Coming up soon: Swing dancing, scotch whisky and spring ice-creams

Dust off your old zoot suit or retro dress and get swingin’. First up is a half-hour introduction to swing dance so nobody accidentally steps on anyone’s toes. Afterwards the floor is open (Stunderhuset, Købmagergade 52, Cph K; March 31, 19:30-23:00; free adm; studenterhuset.com)


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BCCD invite you to a networking lunch featuring a talk by the CEO of the Scotch Whisky Association and former British ambassador David Frost, followed by a seated buffet (Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Conference suite 1st floor, Hammerichsgade 1, Cph K; March 27, 11:45; non-members 500kr; bccd.dk)


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Ever wonder how your pet is feeling? Find out as this two-day workshop will teach you introductory telepathic animal communication and how to scan its body to find imbalanced parts (Human Being Center, Skindergade 23, 2nd floor, Cph K; March 28-29, 10:00-17:00, registration from 09:30; 1,900 kr; animalthoughts.com)


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Have a go at rock climbing’s bolder cousin. The only equipment you need, shoes, can be rented on location. Climbers of all levels are welcome from beginners to seasoned boulders (CPH Boulders, Bådehavnsgade 38, Cph SV; March 28, 13:30; meetup.com)


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Celebrate the start of spring with a free Frisko ice cream chosen  from a specific selection, while all their otherice creams are and half price over the rest of the day. Subject to availability (all 7-Eleven shops; March 29, 12:00) 

Let’s get quizzical! It’s a new month with a new quiz from the Globe – the perfect opportunity to show off your general knowledge and maybe win the 1,000 kr prize (The Globe Irish Pub, Nørregade 43-45, Cph K; April 2, 19:00) 




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