Coming up soon: Handy information, hypersensitive children and playing Henry Higgins

Learn how to secure your valuables using liquid

DNA marking, currently used in the US to identify counterfeit electronics, is now available in Denmark
Danish Fire and Security Technology Insititute, Jernholmen 12, Hvidovre; Feb 19, 9:00-12:00; sign up: psk@ctrservices.dk

The CTC is holding auditions for George Bernard Shaw’s ‘Pygmalion‘, the play the musical ‘My Fair Lady’ is based on. There are five roles (age range 20-70) up for grabs.
TeaterHUSET, Rådhusstræde 13, Cph K; Feb 14, 11:00-15:00; register via pygmalion@ctcircle.dk; ctcircle.dk

Find out what author Noreen O’Sullivan uncovered about her daughter’s hypersensitivity and how her family learned to cope. After the talk there will be a Q&A session.
Books & Company, Sofievej 1, Hellerup; Feb 18, 19:00-21:00; 50kr, sign up via signup@booksandcompany.dk

Show off your trivia knowledge and enjoy two Europa League matches – there may even be questions related to football in the quiz. It is recommended that you arrive early if you are having dinner beforehand.
Globe, Nørregade 43-45, Cph K; Feb 19, 19:00

Get your groove on with a playlist curated by DJ Santana for Generator Bar’s ‘Funky Friday’. Fuelled by ‘60s music, the drinks on offer include cocktails and a three litre tower of beer.
Adelgade 5, Cph K; Feb 20, 21:00; meetup.com

Bach’s Goldberg Variations will be played in an arrangement for violin, viola and cello.
Odd Fellow Palæet, Bredgade 28, Cph K; Feb 11, 17:00; tickets: billetnet.dk





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