Coming Up Soon | Canadian comedian, quizz, and improv workshops

Sometimes the expat experience can be quite humorous – and no one knows that better than Canadian comedian Daniel-Ryan Spaulding. Meet up with the Young Expats in Copenhagen at his show at the Irish Rover (Vimmelskaftet 46, Cph K; May 25, 19:00; 100kr; sign up on meetup.com)



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Members and non-members can attend the Professional Women’s Network of Copenhagen’s dinner at TIGHT on May 26. Attendees pay for their own meal, but the networking ops are priceless (Hyskenstræde 10, Cph K; 19:00; contact toniheisterberg@cis.dk to reserve a seat)



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On the last Wednesday of every month, the Genthofte Library hosts a quiz night for international families, including questions about Denmark, answers children will know, an opportunity to meet other families and cake (Gentoftegade 45, Gentofte; May 28, 19:00; sign up at genbib.dk)



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You’re never too old to play, according to w00t, a festival that organises games in the city’s public spaces. Between May 30 and June 1, take part in games for children of all ages from political volleyball to VR goggle adventures (various locations; 350kr for the weekend, 250kr for one day; w00t.dk)



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Shakespeare said: “All the world’s a stage,” but why not try a literal one at a CTC improv workshop and who knows – your mastery of the dramatic arts could pay off! Or you’ll just have fun with new friends at Café Cadeau (HC Ørstedsvej 28, Frederiksberg; May 30, 19:00; free; ctcircle.dk)
 



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The Copenhagen Cultural Network has organised an expedition to Ørestad, the ‘Manhattan of Copenhagen’, on May 26. Bjarke Ingels, who designed many of the area’s buildings, will lead the tour (Ørestads Boulevard 55, Cph S; May 26, 12:30; 50kr, buy tickets at Østerbro library)





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