The best belly dancers in the business

The events are many and varied in this summary

Danish Open in Bellydancing  
14-16 Nov; Glostrup Hallen, Stadionvej 80, Glostrup; 175kr

From soloists to grand divas, this spectacular event will bring together 60 to 100 international belly dancers to compete for coveted trophies and tiaras, provided they impress the panel of professional dancers.

The energy, music and beautiful costumes are bound to captivate, while the special guests will undoubtedly keep the audience entertained. There will be workshops and a bazaar too.

Denmark’s skilled belly dancers have won competitions throughout Europe and now have the opportunity to compete on home soil. (AH) 

Copenhagen Roller Derby 
Nov 29, 08:00-17:00; DGI-byen, Tietgensgade 65, Cph V

It is time for another Roller Derby doubleheader when Copenhagen’s B-team, Kick Ass Cuties, take on Stockholm’s Royal Army, and the men’s roller derby national team play Team Holland! (AH)

Kennedy’s Quiz Night
Mon Dec 1, 19:30; Gammel Kongevej 23, Cph V; 25kr

Bored sitting at home and getting all the questions right on The Weakest Link? Come and join the gang at Kennedy’s on the first Monday of every month at 19:30 and really challenge yourself. (EK)

The Globe Big Quiz Night
Thu Nov 13 & 27, Dec 11, 19:30; Nørregade 43, Cph K; 30kr; the-globe.dk

Enter the Globe’s Quiz Night presented by John Kelleher. The winners get 1,000 kroner, second 500 kroner, and third a crate of beer. It’s maximum five to a team. (EK)

The Beach Boys
Nov 23, 20:00; Ballerup Super Arena; 420kr

There is still a chance to buy your tickets for the reunion tour of this legendary American rock band who will get the audience moving and grooving to their good vibrations. (AH)




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