Tickets are still available for most events! Iceland, a country that has become a hotbed for emerging music and innovative cuisine, brings a “taste” of its culture to Denver for a series of events this week as part of Taste of Iceland 2022. The tour comes here May 12 to 15 with a series of events inspired by, and in celebration of, the best of Icelandic culture through food and beverage, music, literature, films, art and more. All events, aside from the Icelandic Culinary Experience at Coohills, are FREE to the public.
Tickets are available, while supplies last.
Taste of Iceland 2022 Schedule of Events:
Reykjavik Calling Concert
Icelandic Musicians, Lón, RAKEL, Salóme Katrín & ZAAR, and DJ Hermigervill: Thursday, May 12, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., at Globe Hall (4483 Logan St.).
FREE to attend — get tickets here.
Icelandic Mile High 5K With 66°North
Friday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m., starting at Coohills. In partnership with Iceland’s premium outdoor brand, 66°North, attendees can get out and run the Cherry Creek Path. Runners will receive a 66° North running shirt before the 5K, and post run, will enjoy Icelandic drinks and flatbreads at Coohills restaurant.
FREE to attend — get tickets here.
Boogie on the Bridge
Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m., Coohills (1400 Wewatta St.). DJ Hermigervill will welcome guests to boogie to Icelandic music curated to keep your feet moving, while Olafsson Gin’s Brand Ambassador, Tóta, shakes and stirs Olafsson Gin signature cocktails.
Guests must be at least 21 years old with a valid ID to attend and consume alcohol.
FREE to attend, but entry is first-come, first-served.
Secret of the Sprakkar with Iceland’s First Lady, Eliza Reid
Friday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m., at Tattered Cover Book Store (1991 Wazee St.). Eliza will discuss her critically acclaimed book ‘Secrets of the Sprakkar,’ and how she explored the cultural roots of Iceland’s attitude towards equality and examined how her home country can continue to progress.
FREE to attend — get tickets here.
Elemental Sound Bath and Icelandic Provisions Snack Bar
Saturday, May 14 at 10 a.m. at Ironworks (25 Larimer St.). Icelandic Energy Healer, Jósa Goodlife, will take attendees on an elemental journey beyond time and space, with a deeply relaxing and uplifting program with healing sounds from nature that will leave guests feeling rejuvenated.
Attendees will receive a yoga mat, courtesy of Icelandic Provisions, a facial towel and skincare, from Blue Lagoon, a blanket and eye mask, compliments of Icelandair and water from Icelandic Glacial.
Following the Sound Bath, guests are invited to grab an Icelandic Provisions Skyr Can, which is an Icelandic yogurt that has sustained Icelanders for nearly 1,000 years! Icelandic Glacial water will also be available.
FREE to attend — get tickets here.
Icelandic Cocktail Class
Saturday, May 14 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Mercantile (1701 Wynkoop St. #155A). Two-hour class hosted by Reyka Vodka, as well as Ólafsson Gin’s Brand Representative and Mixologist, Tóta.
DJ Hermigervill will welcome guests, and Reyka Vodka and Ólafsson Gin representatives will then make four different cocktails using the different Icelandic spirits. Attendees must be at least 21 years old with a valid ID to attend and consume alcohol.
FREE to attend — get tickets here.
Lamb Film Screening
Sunday, May 15 at 12 p.m. at Landmark’s Chez Artiste Theatre (4150 E. Amherst Ave.). Enjoy the directorial debut from Valdimar Jóhannsson, in this dark and atmospheric folktale. A childless couple in rural Iceland make an alarming discovery one day in their sheep barn and soon face the consequences of defying the will of nature.
FREE to attend — get tickets here.
Wheel of Prizes Presented by Icelandair
Held once daily, at various events (additional details below), participants will have the opportunity to win a variety of prizes, including a trip for two to Iceland!
Prizes include Blue Lagoon skincare, an Icelandic Wool Blanket rom Icelandic Lamb, Wool Scarf from ISAVIA, a year’s supply of Icelandic Provisions’ Skyr, cases of sparkling and still water from Icelandic Glacial, a Reyka Vodka package, Olafson Gin Package, a Tindur Shearling jacket and Surtsey Knit Cap from 66°North, Landsvirkjun’s Nordic Wasabi Gift Box.
The Grand Prize is a trip for two to Iceland from Icelandair, including a stay at the Silica Hotel at the famed Blue Lagoon and a 72-Hour City-card from Visit Reykjavík.
People can sign up for a chance to win 50 minutes before the spins take place at the times listed below:
May 12, sign up at 6 p.m. to spin at 6:50 p.m., prior to the Reykjavik Calling Concert
May 13, sign up at 6 p.m. to spin at 6:50 p.m., prior to Boogie on the Bridge in front of Coohill
May 14, sign up at 3 p.m. to spin at 3:50 p.m., prior to the Cocktail Class
May 15, sign up at 11 a.m. to spin at 11:50 a.m., prior to the Lamb Screening at Chez Artiste
Icelandic Culinary Experience
Hosted daily starting at 5 p.m., from May 12 to 15 at Coohills (1400 Wewatta St.) Icelandic Chefs Ingi Thorarinn Fridriksson and Arnar Páll Sigrúnarson, will work in partnership with Tom Coohills to design a four-course menu of traditional Nordic fare, inspired by some of the most beloved dishes at Blue Lagoon’s Lava Restaurant.
The prix-fixe menu is $80 per person, with an optional wine pairing for an additional $50 per person. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling 303-623-5700.
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