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Drawing workshop for families

This is a perfect event for the whole family. Along with your children, you will be able to pick up various drawing techniques – from classic to modern – at Thorvaldssen museum (Bertel Thorvaldsen 2, Cph K; March 1, 11:00; thorvaldssen.dk)


 

German-speaking community meet-up

The German-speaking community in Copenhagen is inviting all of its peers to a get-together on a Friday evening at Von Fressen (Vesterbrogade 124; Feb 28, 20:00; free adm). On the programme: drinks, food, and a lot of new contacts and friends.


Maker weekend

A weekend of useful courses for every pro looking for new skills and friends. Among the courses at Republikken (Vesterbrogade 26, Cph V; Feb 28-March 2; tickets: 80-300kr; republikken.net): laser cutting, 3D printing, electronic sketching, and 48-hour building workshop by Dreamups Lab.


Come and be a part of the city

Reps from city libraries, museums, culture houses, sports and swimming facilities are ready to welcome you at International House Copenhagen, (Gyldenløvesgade 11; March 5; free adm; subsite.kk.dk), offering  the op to sign up for voluntary work and get your own personal culture host.


Party like a volunteer

Every first Saturday of the month, a social meeting is organised by Copenhagen International Volunteer Club at Café Retro (Knabrostræde 26; March 1; free adm; cafe-retro.dk).  Have fun, and get to know volunteers from all over the world.


Storytelling evening

Copenhagen Theatre Circle has gathered a group of talented international storytellers at Østerbro Library (Dag Hammerskjölds Allé 19, Cph Ø; Feb 28, 19:00; 60kr; ctcircle.dk/buy-tickets) eager to share exciting stories from their childhood with you.

 




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