Coming Up Soon | City Hall braced for another Expat Fair

An annual event, the Copenhagen Expat Fair introduces associations and clubs in the capital region to new arrivals and internationals. It is a great chance to see what Copenhagen has to offer and find a new hobby (City Hall, Cph K; Tue Sep 2, 15:30-18:00; sign up at kk.dk)


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‘Expat Life’ is a touring one-man comedy show starring Daniel-Ryan Spaulding, who found fame after his YouTube video ‘If gay guys said the things straight people say’ went viral (The Irish Rover, Vimmelskaftet 46, Cph K; Thu Aug 28, 20:00; sign-up via meetup.com)

Attend the first gathering of the Copenhagen Behavioural Economics Network, which aims to connect academics, students, businesses and policy-makers. Includes speakers on behavioural economics (Børsen, Slotsholmsgade 1, Cph K; Thu Aug 28, 19:00; sign-up via meetup.com) 


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‘People, Peace and Progress’! Come to ‘Copenhagen to Kathmandu 2014’ to learn about Nepalese music, dancing and thinking. The project, a brainchild of Nepalese students living in Denmark, aims to bring change through music (Kulturhuset Islands Brygge, Cph S; Wed Sep 3, 15:50; tickets at door)    


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The Copenhagen Yoga Festival is here with zen, classes, workshops, food and family-friendly activities. All ages, abilities and fitness levels are welcome. Many classes are taught in English (Tiøren, Amager Strand, Cph; Sat Aug 30 & Sun Aug 31, 09:00-16:00; copenhagenyogafestival.dk/en)


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Everyone is welcome to attend this #CPHFTW meeting (see page 14 for more details) to enjoy beer and networking opportunities (KPH Volume, Enghavevej 80, Cph V; Mon Sep 1, 18:30; reserve your seat at cphftw.dk or eventbrite.com)

 





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