Rally with other workers at the park, celebrate jazz in various ways, or teach your little ones to cycle this week.
International Workers’ Day
Join thousands upon thousands of Copenhageners as they all rally together at Fælledparken for a day of music, drinking and celebrating workers’ solidarity. The festivities date back to 1889, and the proud sentiment behind the movement rings loudly still. It all starts out with band Ice Cream Cathedral playing from the main stage, and the day is riddled with speeches from politicians and key members of the labour movement, speaking about pertinent and hotly debated issues. Even if politics aren’t of interest to you, grab a picnic and some Carlsbergs and come out to enjoy the festivities!
Fælledparken, Cph Ø; Wed 12:00-18:00; www.1maj2013.dk
La Ventana & Kermesse in Bruges
Two-for-ones are fantastic, especially when they incorporate both Spanish dancing and humour. Impossible for a ballet? Not at all. Two of August Bournonville’s great ballets back-to-back is a fantastic way to spend a classy evening. La Ventana, a ballet that dates back to 1856, is the Danish ballet master’s interpretation of Spanish dance, while Kermesse in Bruges is one of the few comedic ballets ever created. Treat yourself to a night of sophisticated juxtaposition!
Det Kongelige Teater, Gamel Scene, August Bournonvilles Passage 8, Cph K; starts Tue April 30, ends May 21, performances at 20:00 on May 3, May 4, May 6, May 11, May 14, May 18, May 21; tickets: 75-595kr; www.kglteater.dk
International Jazz Day
Jazz is in the air, and Copenhagen knows how to celebrate! Join some of the most innovative musicians and professors on this international day of music as they both talk about and play jazz. Learn about the process of playing jazz, and hear greats like Ane Trolle, Palle Mikkelborg and Nikolaj Hess play their best. Added bonus − there’s a special guest!
Round Tower, Købmagergade 52A, Cph K; Tue 20:00; tickets: 185kr; www.rundetaarn.dk
Bike Games
Biking in the city streets can be terrifying, especially if your child is new to it. Bring your three to ten-year-olds to practise safe biking on a set-up course, and teach them the tricks of the trade. Bring your own bike, or borrow one at the park!
Enghaveparken, Enghavevej, Cph K; starts Mon, ends May 5, Mon-Fri 12:00-17:00, Sat & Sun 10:00-16:00; free adm; www.kk.dk
Jazz Cruise: first of the year
Discover Copenhagen from the water with live jazz courtesy of the Henning Munk & Plumperne.
Nyhavn, Cph K; Sun 5 May, 15:30; tickets 120kr; duration: 90 mins; www.canaltours.dk
