Best of February events: Burlesque where the broads outnumber the blokes

Drag, J-pop and roller-skates

Cabaret New Burlesque  
Feb 13, 20:30, afterparty 22:30; Bremen, Nyropsgade 39-41, Cph V ; 320kr

Bremen theatre is hosting a night of good-old-fashioned raunchiness. 

Join hostess Kitty on the Keys, the classically contoured Catherine D’Lish, the tongue-in-cheek stylings of Dirty Martini, the ‘50s inspired Mimi Le Meaux,  the horror genre-inspired Julie La Muz and bundle of energy Roky Roulette – the man of the troupe. 

The public are welcome to dress accordingly and party into the night at the burlesque afterparty. 

Tassels and corsets, music and comedy – who could ask for anything more? Promises to be a great night out! 


(photo: peterfriis.dk)

Free your Feet
Feb 15, 13:00-15:00; DGI-byen, Tietgensgade 65, Cph V; 125kr

Free your feet and the rest will follow at a group dance session led by dancer/choreographer Peter Friis. Shake your booty and work up a sweat to the pulsating rhythms of jazz, funk, disco, musicals and swing. 


(photo: j-popcon.dk)

J-Popcon 2015
Feb 20-22; DGI Byen, Tietgensgade 65, Cph V; j-popcon.dk/en

DGI-Byen is turning Japanese again for a celebration of Japanese pop culture. Around 2,500 guests will enjoy the very best of anime, manga, cosplay, karaoke, martial arts and games.


(photo: Colourbox)

Copenhagen Roller Derby
Feb 28, 13:00-18:00; DGI-byen, Tietgensgade 65, Cph V; copenhagenrollerderby.com

More mayhem in a raucous atmosphere as four ladies’ teams – Kick Ass cuties, Oslo Roller Derby, Rollin’ Heartbreakers and Rotterdam’s Death Row Honeys – do battle. 

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