Coming up Soon: Cuban Flair, chick flicks and church fun

Free Salsa Lesson
Get on your dancing shoes and attend a free salsa lesson with other expats, even it you haven’t tried before. The group is organised by and for expats – a perfect opportunity to meet a dancing partner (Københavns Kulturcenter, Blue Room, Drejervej 17, Cph NV; Thu Nov 20, 19:00; sign up at meetup.com)

Danish Tech Challenge
The Danish Technical University is hosting the Danish Tech Challenge. Drop in to see the latest innovations such as wireless health monitors and electronic motorcycles (DTU Skylab, 373S Diplomvej, Lyngby; Thu Nov 13, 14:30- 16:30; register online at eventbrite.com before the event)

Cake For Charity
The Trampoline House, an association working for a fair asylum policy in Denmark, is opening its doors on Friday to celebrate its 4th birthday. All money goes to the charity and babysitters are available all night.  Expect cake and food, but no trampolines (Thoravej 7, Cph NV; Fri Nov 21, 15:00- late; tickets 100kr, discounts available) 

Play Reading at the Globe Pub
If you’re an aspiring actor or enjoy plays without stepping into the spotlight yourself, head along to the CTC’s play reading at the Globe pub. Try it out or listen to others with a beer in hand (Nørregade 45, Cph K; Mon Nov 17, 20:00; sign up at meetup.com)

Live Music
Featuring Mongol, KimKim and While We Wait, enjoy the atmosphere of Trinitatis Natkirke and live music for free inside one of Copenhagen’s most beautiful churches (Trinitatis Natkirke, St Kannikestræde 8, 1, Cph K; Tue Nov 18, 20:00; free, no ticket required)

 





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