Grindhouse, ghouls and gonzo

Faces in the Dark Horror Festival

An entire weekend of horror, but in a good sense. Spend your weekend watching  zombies, grindhouse and erotica from the comfort of your cinema seats. Culture House invites to a cosy evening watching classics like Emanuelle and the last Cannibals and the X-rated Randy the Electric Lady – on real 35 mm film. ASH

Huset KBH, Rådhusstræde 13, Cph K; Fri to Sun; 50kr per showing; 2151 2151; www.huset-kbh.dk

Bob Marley 69th Birthday Celebration

The King of Reggae would have turned 69 on February 6, and as is traditional, Loppen will joyously celebrate the occasion with music and, yes, a lot of ganja will probably be involved. You know what I mean! The event is going to feature such popular dancehall and reggae artists from Jamaica, such as U Brown, Pharfar, Jah Turban, and Jah Bobby. RS

Loppen, Sydområdet 4B, Christiania; Thu (Feb 6) 20:00; tickets: 180kr; www.loppen.dk

Café Retro’s Birthday

Happy Birthday! Café Retro is turning nine this weekend. Who would have thought? On this special day everybody’s invited to have a taste of different cakes as a part of the Retro Cake Competition. Additionally, the best of the previous years’ activities will be represented: music quiz, speed dating , raw food workshop, exchange market , Drink’n’ Draw and the ultimate hit – Crafternoon with the special birthday decoration theme. Don’t forget to bring a positive mood! RS 

Knabrostræde 26, Cph K; Sat 14:00; free adm; www.cafe-retro.dk

Østerbro Library film club

Østerbro Library is back with its film club night each second Tuesday of the month. Come and share coffee and cakes provided by the library, and don’t forget to share your opinion with the fellow club-goers after the movie screening. Next Tuesday’s programme is a classic film noir starring Humphrey Bogart. RS

Østerbro Library, Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 19, Cph Ø; Tue 19:00; free adm; www.bibliotek.kk.dk

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