Coming up soon: Lions, lesbians, larks and lannisters

Hello, my name is Lesbian…
Watch the Danish documentary ‘Hello, my name is Lesbian’ with English subtitles. After the screening, a cultural debate will be held in English (Verdenskulturcentret FilmKlub, Nørre Allé 7 room 305; April 19, 16:00-19:30; free adm; meetup.com)

Birdwatching
Attend this Birdwatching’ event where ornithologist Pelle Andersen Harold will be your guide. The starting point is the bird column near Barrow Bridge. Binoculars recommended. (Christiania; April 12, 11:00; RSVP: 6171 0054; free adm)

Food market for Children’s hospice
It’s donation time! Join the Lions Club at Rotunden food market this Saturday to support the opening of Denmark’s first Children’s Hospice this autumn. Some 10 percent of the money raised will go to them. (Strandvejen 64 , Hellerup; April 11, 08:00-18:00)

Game of Thrones
‘Game of Thrones’ fans can watch the  first episode of season 5 for free outdoors. Be sure to arrive early for a good spot and bring snacks and drinks. (Østre Anlæg Sølvgade, Cph K; April 13, 21:30; free adm)

Beer Pong tournament
Drink all the beer you want while participating in this beer pong tournament. There are prizes for the winners and a free beer included with entry (The Rusty Nail, Linnesgade 16; April 10, 19:00-22:00; 90kr)

Harley Davidson Party
Motorbike lovers won’t want to miss Harley Davidson’s party this Saturday. Everyone’s invited to free breakfast, live music, good deals, and even popcorn and bouncy castles for the kids. (Gammel Køge Landevej 84, Valby; April 11, 10:00-16:00)




  • The Lynch Interviews: Fergal O’Byrne

    The Lynch Interviews: Fergal O’Byrne

    English-Australian writer and theatre director Stuart Lynch contributes a monthly column titled “The Lynch Interviews”. In this series, he engages with prominent internationals residing in Denmark or Danish individuals with a global perspective. For April, he interviews Irish playwright and writer Fergal O’Byrne, fresh from an acclaimed season of a new English-language play in Copenhagen.

  • Why your talented internationals aren’t moving up the ladder – and what to do about it

    Why your talented internationals aren’t moving up the ladder – and what to do about it

    Many internationals find it difficult to advance in their new workplaces, and some quietly leave. It’s not because they lack talent. In Denmark, careers are shaped not only by skills but also by cultural understanding, informal networks, and social signals. However, internationals may not be familiar with this system or know how to navigate it

  • The international behind Donkey Republic: how a Turkish systems thinker reimagined urban mobility in Denmark

    The international behind Donkey Republic: how a Turkish systems thinker reimagined urban mobility in Denmark

    Erdem Ovacık, co-founder of Donkey Republic, built one of Europe’s leading bike-sharing companies from Denmark — but success as an international entrepreneur hasn’t come easy

  • Denmark hits 66.2 million overnight stays: what’s fueling the rise?

    Denmark hits 66.2 million overnight stays: what’s fueling the rise?

    In 2024, Denmark saw 1.5 million more overnight stays than in 2023, bringing the total to 66.2 million staying in hotels, holiday centers, campsites, and youth hostels. It’s clear: after COVID-19, traveling is now back on the table. But the question is: why are people choosing Denmark?

  • World Cup in Ice Hockey will face off in Herning

    World Cup in Ice Hockey will face off in Herning

    As in 2018, Denmark will co-host the Ice Hockey World Championship. And once again, Herning and Jyske Bank Boxen will be the hosts. Denmark is in Pool B and starts tonight with a match against the USA, which, given the political tensions between the two countries, may be an icy affair.

  • Diplomatic tensions between US and Denmark after spying rumors

    Diplomatic tensions between US and Denmark after spying rumors

    A Wall Street Journal article describes that the US will now begin spying in Greenland. This worries the Danish foreign minister, who wants an explanation from the US’s leading diplomat. Greenlandic politicians think that Trump’s actions increase the sense of insecurity

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