Coming up soon | Masks, Monopoly and Maki

Join this free live panel debate about current education models and new solutions. Panellists include pioneers in technology and education as well as CEOs from Silicon Valley and of some leading companies in the field of international educational technology (CBS, Solbjerg Plads 3, Frederiksberg; June 26, 16:30; free adm, sign up at eventbrite.co.uk)


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If you are into design, don’t hesitate to join this talk by Mads Kjøller Damkjær, the founder of Goodmorning Technology. Damkjær will talk about his journey in design and share his point of view on business today. Snacks, beer and coffee included (Café Democratic, Krystalgade 15, Cph K; June 26, 20:00; 50kr, sign up at expatindenmark.com)


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If you own an extravagant mask, this is the event to use it: the masquerade ball, a night of fun and mystery accompanied with cocktails as well as non-alcoholic drinks. If you don’t have a mask, you can purchase one at the door (The Hub Copenhagen, Nørrebrogade 52, Cph N; June 30, 20:00; 45-350kr, sign up at eventbrite.com)


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Enjoy a cozy Sunday evening playing board games at the Retro café. You’re welcome to either enjoy the games offered by Retro or bring your own – either way you’ll be able to “Get the Game Started” at this weekly board game club meet up. (Jægersborggade 14, 2200, Cph N; June 29, 15:00; free adm, sign up at meetup.com)


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Do you ever watch restaurant documentaries then find yourself envious of the people in the film enjoying the food? The Copenhagen Cinema Club feels your pain – they are screening Jiro Dreams of Sushi, but not before meeting up to prepare a selection of Maki and Nigiri dishes! (Meet at Christianshavn metro, Cph K; June 27, 18:00; 50kr, sign up at meetup.com)


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If you have a blog, or have ever thought about it but never had the courage, WordPress Copenhagen is hosting workshop on themes. Learn how to make your WordPress visually stand-out from the others and start attracting those readers! (Rocket Labs, Hejrevej 30, Cph N; Mon June 30, 17:00; free adm, sign up at meetup.com)





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