Death-defying daredevils

The weather may not have noticed, but spring is upon us. So chase away the dust bunnies, clear out your old clothes, let your hair out and go get yourself a well-deserved laugh at the circus.

 

Cirkus Arena

The circus season is starting now, and what better way to mark it than visiting the Nordic countries’ biggest circus: Arena. This 58-year-old family owned circus has never failed to entertain its audience. This year will be no exception. They are prepared to amaze you with acrobats, animal shows, clowns and the death-defying stunts of the motorcyclists in a giant ball that needs to be seen to be believed. 

Bellahøj, on the corner of Hulgårdsvej and Borups Allé, 2400 Cph NV; ends  April 7, shows Tues & Fri 18:30, Wed & Thu 17:00, Sat & Sun 12:00 & 15:30, March 28-April 1, 15:00; tickets: 160-350kr, 4030 3040;  www.arena.dk;'

 

‘Bring and Buy’ Spring Cleaning Market 

Clean out your wardrobes and houses this weekend by donating your unwanted items in exchange for new discoveries! All remaining items will be donated to local charities and shelters, and even a few items to Africa. The church will be open for donations from Friday 16:00-18:00 and Saturday from 08:30.

St Alban’s Church, Churchillparken 11, Cph K; Sat 10:00-15:00; free adm

 

Cars in Bella

If you are a car aficionado, then you just can’t miss this. The best part? You can bring the whole family along!  The most exciting car show in Scandinavia is making sure that it has a bit for everyone. You and your family  can get up to all sorts of car-related shenanigans. Into model cars? Then there is a competition for you. If all you care about is speed, you can also enjoy just that by taking advantage of a simulator where you can drive up to speeds of 400 km/h. And there’s even something for the children, courtesy of Lego. A truly unmissable event. 

Bella Center, Center Boulevard 5, Cph S; starts Thu, ends March 24, open Thu-March 22, 14:00-20:00, March 23-24, 10:00-18:00; ticket prices remain unconfirmed; www.bileribella.dk

 

Tiger Training

Come and learn how to be a tiger this Thursday at this Solvang library! A plethora of fun motion games will include stomping, jumping, fencing, and even flying! The exercise will combine elements of children’s yoga, family acrobatics, and fighting games.

Solvang Bibliotek, Remisevej, Cph S; Thu 11:25-12:05; free adm; www.livisundby.dk

 

Bjornen & Satyricon

Tickets are selling fast for the Royal Danish Music Conservatory’s double bill of William Walton’s Bjørnen and Bruno Madernas’s Satyricon.

Takkelloftet, Ekvipagemestervej 10, Cph K; starts Thu, ends March 24, performances at 20:00 on Thu, March 23, March 24; tickets 150kr, only available on March 24; www.kglteater.dk




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