Grow Internationals

Start of Swedish for Expats Intermediate B1 part 1 - Evening course
2019-01-14 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Swedish Courses in Stockholm

Start of Swedish for Expats Beginners A1 – evening course
2019-01-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden

Gothenburg After Week Drinks
2019-01-19 15:30 - 19:00 | King’s Head, Andra Långgatan 32A, Göteborg, Sweden
Join us for the first of 2019 and monthly After Week Drinks meetup in Gothenburg!
This time we will meet at King’s Head on Andra Långgatan. King’s Head is an English pub that offers free pizza buffet this Saturday from 4pm to 8pm. The only thing you need to enjoy the buffet is to buy at least one drink.
Sign up below before January 18th if you want to join us.
Free and open to everyone, but drinks at your own expense. Come alone or bring a friend to meet the others in the Gothenburg expat community!

Start of Swedish for Expats Intermediate B1 part 1 - Daytime course
2019-01-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden

Start of Swedish for Expats Beginners Continued A2 – Evening course
2019-01-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2019-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden

Expat Coffee Morning
2019-01-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Welcome to the Expat Coffee Morning on January 23rd!
Come and enjoy a fika with others in the Stockholm expat community while listening to our inspirational speaker of the month. This time we are happy to host Youstina Demetry, who is a cognitive behavioral therapy specialist and long time expat herself.

Youstina will take the opportunity to speak about something very relevant to anyone who has relocated, the power of self-compassion. A discussion of what self-compassion really is will be held. Furthermore, we will explore other concepts such as self-care and gratefulness. Participants will get the opportunity to try out a couple of techniques related to practicing self-compassion.

The Expat Coffee Morning is open for everyone and always free of charge. Fika and nice company guaranteed!

RSVP below before January 21st to reserve your spot. N.B. only 25 seats available for the Expat Coffee Morning, so first come first served.

Grow After Work
2019-01-25 17:30 - 20:30 | At Six, Brunkebergstorg 6, Sweden
Join us for the monthly and first after work of 2019 with the international community on Friday January 25th!
The after work is our biggest reccuring event and always held at one of Stockholm’s newest and coolest hotels, At Six. At Six is a hotel of hight international standard right in the very heart of Stockholm. The hotel is a blend of contemporary art, culture, and modern dining. We normally have around 50-60 attendees, so sign up in time!
Everyone is welcome to join, so bring your friends or come alone to meet new ones. But remember to sign up below to receive exclusive Grow-discounts on drinks in the bar!
See you there!

English Book Club
2019-01-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Join Grow’s English Book Club if you enjoy reading books and want to improve your English language skills at the same time. We started in November last year, but there is still possibility to join along the way as we change book every month.
We always have some drinks and food at each meeting and we will each bring something along. First we will discuss the book for about an hour depending on numbers and then we can eat and have a discussion, all in English!
You need to be on at least a B-level in English (according to CEFR) to join. The English Book Club is held by Patricia Craig, a native British teacher and seasoned expat herself.
To apply for the book club please RSVP below. Contact Patricia directly if you have any questions regarding the book club. patricia@growinternationals.com

Gothenburg Members Fika
2019-01-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Grow Internationals Gothenburg, Gullbergs Strandgata 7, Göteborg, Sweden
We invite all new and current members in Gothenburg to a fika to get to know other members and what Grow Internationals offer better. Have a coffee or tea together with some Swedish pastries and bring any questions you may have about the membership or about life in Sweden in general.
You are welcome to bring other family members as well as children if you like. We start at 16.00 but you can also drop in later if that is more convenient as long as you have signed up beforehand.
Welcome!

N.B. This is a members only event. If you are interested in becoming a member please contact us at info@growinternatonals.com to get more information.

Grow Wine Club
2019-02-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Grow Wine Club is a monthly social event for expat wine lovers. Our next meeting is on February 1st. This is a members only event, meaning that participation is restricted to our full package members and social events members. Non-members can sign up on a waitlist in case there are any cancelations,.
At this monthly event we organize a group of 10-12 people on a Friday night, enjoying different kinds of wine together with cold cuts and light dinner.
Each time will have a different wine region or grape as topic. We will start with a tasting and then eat together and socialize in English.
This event is open for everyone and the fee for wine and food is around 250 SEK. Sign up below to be on the list and contacted for the first tasting.

If you have any question about the Grow Wine Club please contact patricia@growinternationals.com

Job Hunting Workshop
2019-02-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Are you a job seeking expat and new to Sweden? Do you have a specific job in mind but don’t know how to find it?

Then you should join our Job Hunting Workshop, that will provide you with the understanding and tools you need to pursue your career in Sweden.
The workshop will cover:

Swedish labour market structure and regulations
Unique characteristics of the Swedish job market
Ways of searching for a job in Sweden
How to utilize your skills in the best way for the local market
How to start a new career or occupation
How to stay motivated during a (potentially) long job hunt

The Job Hunting Workshop is lead by experienced job and career development coach, Lena Severin (ICF certified).

Job Hunting Workshop
February 5
10.00-13.00
Sveavägen 98
Fee: 350 SEK
Free for Grow Internationals Members

Purchase your ticket here for the workshop

Visit to National Museum
2019-02-13 14:00 - 18:00 | National Museum, Södra Blasieholmshamnen 2, Stockholm, Sweden
Join us for a visit to the newly renovated “New” National Museum on February 13th!
Nationalmuseum is Sweden’s museum of art and design. The collections comprise of painting, sculpture, drawings and prints from 1500-1900 and applied arts, design and portraits from early Middle Ages up until present day. The renovation of the museum has created a modern museum environment that is better for both the art, the exhibitions and for visitors. Until further notice (pending parliament budget) it’s also free of charge.

To join us please RSVP below before February 12th.

Ice-Skating at Hellasgården
2019-02-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Hellasgården, Ältavägen 101, Nacka, Sweden
IN January the weather didn’t allow the ice to settle, so fingers crossed this time!
Join us for a outdoor day at fantastic Hellasgården, located in the natural reserve Nackareservatet, just outside Stockholm.
Weather permitting, we will go ice skating on the lake. It’s accessabel for both complete beginners to more advanced skaters. But there are a lot of other things to do for those who don’t skate, winter swim, sauna, hiking or just hanging out in the fresh air with a cup of coffee.
Located only 15 minutes away from Slussen station in Stockholm, Hellasgården is the obvious gateway to one of Sweden’s finest nature reserves.
RSVP below to be on the list and receive detailed information about the event.

Gothenburg After Week Drinks
2019-02-17 16:00 - 19:00 | King’s Head, Andra Långgatan 32A, Göteborg, Sweden
Join us for the monthly After Week Drinks meetup in Gothenburg!
This time we will meet at King’s Head on Andra Långgatan. King’s Head is an English pub that offers free pizza buffet this Sunday from 4pm to 8pm. The only thing you need to enjoy the buffet is to buy at least one drink.
Sign up below before February 15th if you want to join us.
Free and open to everyone, but drinks at your own expense. Come alone or bring a friend to meet the others in the Gothenburg expat community!

Grow After Work
2019-02-22 17:30 - 20:30 | At Six, Brunkebergstorg 6, Sweden
Join us for the monthly after work with the international community on Friday February 22nd!
The after work is our biggest reccuring event and always held at one of Stockholm’s newest and coolest hotels, At Six. At Six is a hotel of hight international standard right in the very heart of Stockholm. The hotel is a blend of contemporary art, culture, and modern dining. We normally have around 50-60 attendees, so sign up in time!
Everyone is welcome to join, so bring your friends or come alone to meet new ones. But remember to sign up below to receive exclusive Grow-discounts on drinks in the bar!
See you there!

Semla Fika
2019-02-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Under Kastanjen, Kindstugatan 1, Stockholm, Sweden
It’s semla season and if you haven’t experienced it yet, now is your chance!

You are invited to join us celebrating Fettisdagen with traditional semla. Fettisdagen (Fat Tuesday this year on March 5th) traditionally starts the three day feast before Lenten. In Sweden, the celebration includes eating semla for fika. Semla is a cardamom infused bun with almond paste and topped off with cream. YUM!

Join us Tuesday, February 26th at Cafe Under Kastanjen in Gamla Stan between 2pm-4pm for a treat!

Sign up below before 24th February to be updated about all details.

Gothenburg Semla Fika
2019-02-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Brogyllen, Västra Hamngatan 2, Göteborg, Sweden
Come and join us for a semla fika in Gothenburg, as we are approaching Fat Tuesday (Fettisdagen) on February 27th. If this is your first time, you’re in for a wonderful Swedish tradition. For those who have tried semla before, you will hopefully enjoy our choice of place.
We have chosen the best-in-test semla from 2017, at Brogyllen in central Gothenburg as venue. Let’s see how they perform this year!
Sign up below before February 27th to be included in the group.
Drinks and semla at your own expense.

CV Writing Skills Workshop
2019-02-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Get one step closer to your dream job in Sweden with Grow’s CV Writing Skills Workshop.
This workshop will prepare you for the most important step in the job hunting process, the application. You are probably used to writing several versions of your CV, but have you adjusted it to the Swedish recruitment process and job market, in order to move towards the next step of being called in for an interview?
The CV Writing Skills Workshop is an interactive training where you can obtain a better understanding of Swedish job market conditions, how applications are normally perceived, and what important factors you need to consider. Above all, this is a chance to meet your peers and exchange experiences on what has led to success, and what has not.
The Grow Career Program continues with 3 additional workshops, to help you get to that dream job finish line.
Purchase your ticket here and reserve your spot now, for the upcoming workshops in the Grow Career Workshop
350 SEK (incl. VAT)
Free for Grow Internationals Full Members

Grow Wine Club
2019-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Calling all Member – Wine Lovers!
Join our monthly Grow Wine Club for an evening filled with a wide arrangement of wines, cold cuts, light dinner and great company. Each event will focus on a different wine region, from around the world.
The first 12 spots are reserved for Members. All others are welcome to sign up for the waiting list, if any spots open up. There will be a 250kr fee for wine and food.
Please reserve your spot by RSVPing below.
If you have any question about the Grow Wine Club, please contact patricia@growinternationals.com

Start of Swedish for Expats Intermediate B1 part 2 – evening course
2019-03-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden

Stockholm Fika Series - Semla at Vete Katten Cafe
2019-03-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Vete-Katten Café, Kungsgatan 55, Stockholm, Sweden
Join us for our monthly Stockholm Fika Series – Semla at Vete-Katten Cafe
Grow Internationals Stockholm Fika Series tours us around the city to try the best, classic, and special cafe spots. Each month, we will be visiting a popular Fika spot for some fun discussion and company.
This month we will be visiting Vete-Katten, rated the Best Semla in Stockholm! Founded in 1928 and located in the heart of the city, Vete-Katten has been written and spoken about by Stockholmers, such as Greta Garbo, for many many years. We will enjoy pastries made from scratch while marvelling in the century-old space, the cafe is situated in.
Everyone is welcome to join. Food and drink, at your own expense. Contact us, for any questions or comments.
7 spots available so spread the word and reserve your seat by March 4th, below.

Grow English Book Club
2019-03-11 17:30 - 19:30 | The Park, Sveavägen 98, Sveavägen 98, Stockholm, 11350, Sweden
Join Grow’s English Book Club if you enjoy reading and want to improve your English language skills, at the same time. Come along, as we dive into a new book, every month. A great opportunity to discuss the book with others in the Grow Internationals community, all in English!
We will be discussing Popular Music from Vittula by Mikael Niemi.Get your book today!
B-level level (according to CEFR) and above English welcome. The English Book Club is held by Patricia Craig, a native British teacher and seasoned expat herself.
Contact Patricia directly if you have any questions regarding the book club. patricia@growinternationals.com
Reserve your spot in the English Book Club today by RSVPing below.

Stockholm Food Series - Lunch at Urban Deli
2019-03-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Urban Deli, Sveavägen 44, 111 34 Stockholm, Sveavägen 44, Stockholm, Stockholm, 11134, Sweden
Join us for our monthly Stockholm Food – Lunch Series!
Taste the best, classic, and quirky food options in Stockholm with Grow Internationals Stockholm Food – Lunch Series. Each month, we will be visiting a popular lunch spot in town. Grab a bite and enjoy chatting with others in Stockholm.
This month we will be visiting, Urban Deli´s city location. Open since 2015, this hot spot is not only a restaurant, deli, and supermarket… it is also a hotel, conference center and even has a rooftop park. There is something for everyone here.
Everyone is welcome to join. Food and drink, at your own expense. Contact us for any questions or comments.
7 spots available so tell a friend and reserve your seat by March 11th, before they’re gone.
See you there!

St. Patrick's Day Bowling
2019-03-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Tolv, Arenavägen 69, Stockholm, Sweden
Join us as we celebrate St Patrick’s Day, Stockholm-style!
Enjoy an afternoon of fun, food, drinks and bowling at Tolv events center, located below Tele2 Arena. Perfect for fun for friends and family!
The event is open for everyone to join. Full and Social Event Members have priority reservation. Lane cost is free for Members. Food and drinks, at your own expense. All other attendees will split the cost for Lanes.
Sign up below, by March 15th, to join in on the fun!

Expat Coffee Morning
2019-03-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Come and enjoy a fika with others in the Stockholm expat community while listening to our inspirational speaker of the month and the topic “Thriving in a Global World”
Truly thriving as an expatriate in our global world requires a positive mindset and a curious nature. Living in a foreign country expands our minds and transforms us into a global citizens. Indeed, it is undoubtedly one of the most significant experiences we can have in our lives. We are given great learning and development opportunities just waiting to be seized!
If you are ready to discover some simple ways for thriving during your time in Sweden, then this coffee morning is for you!
Facilitated by Catherine Miller, an experienced Leadership & Transitions Coach with over 25 years of international work experience holding senior positions in countries around the world. More on www.mindkatalysts.com
The Expat Coffee Morning is open for everyone and always free of charge. Fika and nice company guaranteed!
Limited seats available for the Expat Coffee Morning, so first come first served.
RSVP below before March 18th, to reserve your spot.

Cross-Cultural Training "Welcome to Sweden"
2019-03-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Welcome to Sweden is our cross-cultural training designed for expats and internationals that recently moved to Sweden.
As a newly arrived to Sweden you face many peculiarities and odd things that you try to understand. We will try to straighten out all the question marks and introduce you to Swedish customs, traditions, history and society to get more familiar with your new home environment. The aim of the workshop is to provide participants with a “cultural awareness” necessary for getting a head start with life in the new home environment.
Ticket link: https://www.growinternationals.com/product/cross-cultural-workshop-welcome-to-sweden/
Tickets: 350 SEK (incl. VAT)
Free for Grow Internationals members

Visit to Natural History Museum
2019-03-21 14:00 - 17:00
Join Grow Internationals, as we tour Stockholm´s many wonderful Museums.
Each month, we will be visiting one of the many great museums around the city. Perfect for individuals, friends, and families.
In March, we will enjoy the Swedish Museum of Natural History. Together, we can discover the universe, earth, animals, and plants, around us.
Everyone is welcome. To join, please RSVP below by March 19th.
Entry is free of charge. Cosmonova film, at your own expense.

Gothenburg Members Fika
2019-03-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Grow Internationals Gothenburg, Gullbergs Strandgata 7, Göteborg, Sweden
We invite all new and current members in Gothenburg to a fika to get to know other members and what Grow Internationals offer better. Have a coffee or tea together with some Swedish pastries and bring any questions you may have about the membership or about life in Sweden in general.
You are welcome to bring other family members as well as children if you like. We start at 15.00 but you can also drop in later if that is more convenient as long as you have signed up beforehand.
Welcome!

N.B. This is a members only event. If you are interested in becoming a member please contact us at info@growinternatonals.com to get more information.

Swedish Waffle Day
2019-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Café Järntorget, Västerlånggatan 81, Stockholm, 11129, Sweden
March is the month of sweet indulgence!
Join us on Monday, March 25th as we celebrate Sweden’s Waffle Day. Topped with syrup, fruit or chocolate… it is up to you. We will visit one of the local Swedish waffle spots to enjoy this Swedish tradition with great company.
Reserve your spot today by clicking below, as seats are limited. Deadline to sign-up is March 22nd. Food and beverages, at own expense.
