# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Húmor og Menning | Humour and Culture
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm – Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: English below
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Opinn fundur fyrir öll! Ókeypis aðgangur 
Kynning á nýrri bókaröð sem sameinar Ísland og Kanada. 

?Hvað er húmor?

Hvaða hlutverki gegnir hann? 
Af hverju getum við ekki lifað án hans? 
Af hverju hlær fólk að röngum hlutum brandara minna?

Alþjóðlegur hópur fræða og listafólks ásamt grínista koma saman í Amtsbókasafninu á Akureyri í tilefni útgáfu nýrrar bókaseríu hjá Northwest Passage Books í Kanada, eftir Giorgio Baruchello, prófessors við Félagsvísindadeild Háskólans á Akureyri (HA).

Meðal þátttakenda og flytjenda verða Andrew Loman frá Memorial University of Newfoundland, Brendan Myers frá CEGEP Heritage College, Ívar Helgason, Mikael M. Karlsson frá Háskóla Íslands, Nanna Ýr Árnadóttir frá HA, Nikola Tutek frá University of Rijeka og Villi Vandræðaskáld. Andrew Paul Hill, lektor við HA, stýrir viðburðinum.

Erindi, uppistand og opin umræða fyrir almenning munu fara fram í afslöppuðu andrúmslofti með kaffi og köku í hönd.

▫️Staðsetning: Amtsbókasafnið
▫️Dagsetning: 19. nóvember 2025
▫️Tími: 16:00-18:00
▫️Veitingar: Orðakaffi Cakes

Höfum gaman saman!

Athugið að viðburðurinn fer fram á ensku. 


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An open public meeting for everyone! Free admissions - An Introduction into a Book-series launch joining Iceland and Canada. 

?What is humour?

What functions does it have? Why can’t we live without it? Why are people laughing at the wrong parts of my jokes?

An international gathering of scholars, artists, and comedians is going to be held at Akureyri’s Municipal Library, in connection with the launch of a new book series for Canada’s Northwest Passage Books, authored by Giorgio Baruchello (University of Akureyri).

Among others, there will convene (and perform) Andrew Loman (Memorial University of Newfoundland), Brendan Myers (CEGEP Heritage College), Ívar Helgason, Mikael M. Karlsson (University of Iceland), Nanna Ýr Árnadóttir (University of Akureyri), Nikola Tutek (University of Rijeka) and Villi Vandræðaskáld.

Talks, comedic readings, and a discussion open to the public will unfold in an informal and well-catered atmosphere.

▫️Where: Akureyri Municipal Library
▫️When: 19 November 2025
▫️Time: 16:00-18:00
▫️Catering: Orðakaffi Cakes

Let’s have some fun!

The event is in english.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akureyri/húmor-og-menning-|-humour-and-culture/200029081007648
- **Event Categories**: comedy, entertainment, meetups, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 115

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Akureyri
- **state**: AU
- **country**: Iceland
- **location**: Brekkugata 17, 600 Akureyri, Iceland
- **lat**: 65.68355
- **long**: -18.09478
- **full address**: Brekkugata 17, 600 Akureyri, Iceland, Brekkugata 17, 600 Akureyrarbær, Ísland, Akureyri, Iceland

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Húmor og Menning | Humour and Culture being held?
  - **A:** Húmor og Menning | Humour and Culture takes place on Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm at Brekkugata 17, 600 Akureyri, Iceland, Brekkugata 17, 600 Akureyrarbær, Ísland, Akureyri, Iceland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Húmor og Menning | Humour and Culture?
  - **A:** Húmor og Menning | Humour and Culture is organized by Amtsbókasafnið á Akureyri.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Húmor og Menning | Humour and Culture is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Akureyri, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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