Watch the world's best cliff divers take on the Opera House this weekend, enjoy comedy on Studiestræde or score a sofa for 20kr this week.
Red Bull Cliff Diving: World Series 2013
Due to its severe lack of cliffs or skyscrapers along the waterfront, Copenhagen hosting Red Bull’s Cliff Diving competition might seem unlikely, but they have found an entertaining solution: the Opera House. Ten of the world’s best cliff divers will get a spectacular view up to Amalienborg castle while falling (with style) 27 metres from the roof of the Opera House, almost three times the Olympic diving height, at 85 km/h. Those not exhilarated enough by the prospect can head over to the after-party – across the water at Skuespilhuset – from 22:00 with a DJ line-up.
Copenhagen Opera House, Ekvipagemestervej 10, Cph K; Sat 13:30-16:00; Free Adm; www.redbull.dk
Love knows no borders
Expats and their Danish partners are invited to bring objects to the Love knows no borders event that symbolise their love, particularly if they incorporate an international element. The event is part of the Søren Kierkegaard: works of love, objects of love exhibition, which is attempting to show how rich and beautiful objects can become under love’s transformative ray. As Kierkegaard himself once wrote: “When one has once fully entered the realm of love, the world – no matter how imperfect – becomes rich and beautiful.” After all, love is probably the reason you’re in Copenhagen in the first place.
Museum of Copenhagen, Vesterbrogade 59, Cph V; Sat 14:00-16:00; www.copenhagen.dk; free adm
Everything for 20kr garage sale – today
The Petersens at Holsteinsgade 29A, fourth floor are getting rid of every single thing in their apartment so everything you can carry out of the apartment is yours for a measly 20 kroner coin a piece. Furniture, pearls, frames and tools are all there for the taking.
Holsteinsgade 29A, Cph Ø; Thu (June 20) 14:00-16:00, Fri 12:00-14:00
Danish-Irish Picnic
The Danish-Irish society is back this year for their annual picnic in Dyrehaven to eat, drink, play games and enjoy the summer weather. This event is open to everyone; just bring games, food, good spirits and friends – beverages will be provided. Meet at the red gate into Dyrehaven near Klampenborg Station.
Ulvedalen in Dyrehaven, meet at red gate to Dyrehaven, Klampenborg; Sat June 29, 13:00; free adm
Flying monsters 3D
Pterodactyls may be about 150 million years dead, but the Tycho Brahe Planetarium is bringing them back to life in this amazing 3D show narrated by Sir David Attenborough. The show tells the story of how these amazing creatures ruled the skies and how they finally lost flight and disappeared.
Tycho Brahe Planetarium, Gl Kongevej 10, Cph V; ends July 7; daily performances, times vary from 11:10 to 18:10; tickets: adults 135kr, children 85kr; www.planetariet.dk
Comedy night season finale
An Englishman, Irishman and a Scotsman walked into a bar … and then the joke starts. The Copenhagen Comedy Club hosts its season finale and invites you to enjoy MC Paul B Edwards from England, David Whitney from Scotland and Irish Robbie Bonham as they attempt to make you wail with laughter.
Bar 7, Studiestræde 7, Cph K; Mon July 1, 20:30; Tickets: 150kr, 100kr for CCC members; www.lastminutecomedy.com
