In the company of a maestro

Verdi tops the list of a number of events in January

Opera tenor Cristian Lanza, the grandson of legendary Italian singer Mario Lanza, will be in full voice at ‘The Great Giuseppe Verdi Evening’ at Tivoli’s spectacular concert hall. 

Jan 15, 20:00; Tivoli Koncertsal, Vesterbrogade 3, Cph V; 425-589kr 

New Sh*t Showcase
Kickstart the new year with some underground rock at Pumpehuset. Following its successful 2014 debut when six upcoming bands hit the right note with audiences, 2015’s is bound to be tasty.  

Jan 10; Studiestræde 52, Cph V; tickets billetlugen.dk

Kennedy's Quiz Night
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. 

Mon Jan 5, 19:30; Gammel Kongevej 23, Cph V; 25kr

The Globe Big Quiz Night
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. 

Jan 8 & 22, 19:30; Nørregade 43, Cph K; 30kr; the-globe.dk

Ice- Sculpting
Anyone up for ice-sculpting?  A chance for quality family bonding whilst challenging your imagination. Create your own 3D masterpiece with the help of skilled artistic handworkers. 

Jan 3; Gentofte Hovedbibliotek, Ahlmanns Allé 6, Hellerup





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