Cuba is coming to Copenhagen

Cuban Festival

 

The annual festival dedicated to Cuban culture is part of a four-day celebration in Vesterbro. There will be music, live performances and dancing, as well as historical lectures and cultural workshops and activities for both kids and adults.

Onkel Dannys Plads, Cph V; Starts Aug 29, Ends Sept 1; Tickets: Some events are free, tickets needed for Sat  and Sun, www.place2book.com;

See full program at www.ekkofracuba.dk 

 

Festival of Endless Gratitude

 

Looking to take in some culture? Then head to KPH Volume and check out the Festival of Endless Gratitude. While the name suggests a more hedonistic evening, the FOEG is an underground event where visitors can experience art, food, drinks, and musical acts featuring both Danish and international performers. This is sure to be a festival where culture is provided in abundance.

Remisen / KPH Volume, Enhavevej 80-82, Cph V; Starts Aug. 29, Ends Sept 1; Prices: Festival pass: 180kr (pre-sale) 200 kroner (door), One-day pass: 100 kr;

www.foeg.dk

 

Valby Kulturdage

 

It seems like everyone has been invited to this year’s Valby Culture Day. Over the two-day event there will be musicians, DJ’s, poets, school groups, rap artists, fashion shows, an open-air cinema, markets, children’s entertainment and much, much more! 

Valby Langade, Tingstedet, Skolegade, Spinderiet, Porcelænstorvet, Valby; Fri Aug 30, 15:00- 21:00 & Sat Sept 1, 10:00-2030; Free Adm;

www.valbylokaludvalg.kk.dk/temaer/kulturdage

 

Poetry Slam

 

An evening of world-class spoken -word poetry, comedy and storytelling featuring an impressive line-up including poetry slam world champion Harry Baker alongside one of Britain’s best poet comedians, Tim Clare, and spoken word and slam champion of Denmark, Peter Dyreborg. The trio are sure to deliver thought-provoking entertainment and the event organisers promise “a fun filled evening alongside twisted minds, peculiar poetry, playful words and rhymes from top to bottom. Comedy with a twist, poetry with a fist.” Who can argue with a poet? 

Teater V, Porcelain Square 4, Valby; Fri Aug 30, 20:30-22.30; Prices: 75kr presale 75kr + fee  door; Tickets:  

www.place2book.com

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