Coming up soon: Mardi Gras, Mexican mayhem and mechanics in demand

Is love all we need? Sylvia Wetzel, the famous German feminist author will talk about: ‘Love, Attachment & Anger’ at the Center for Wisdom & Compassion. The entrance is free, but donations are welcomed warmly (April 30, 19:00-21:00; Nybrogade 26A, Cph K)


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Crossing Borders! The Studenterhuset is hosting another debate organised by Think Rights regarding another sensitive issue that greatly concerns society: ‘the New Perspectives of the Roma Population in Denmark’ (April 27, 18:30; Købmagergade 52, Cph K; sign up: thinkrighst.dk)


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Honour the Pachamama with some dancing from your heart. Experience a little of Mexican’s culture this Saturday by eating tacos, drinking tequila and listening to Alfuturu, a cumbia-funk Mexican band. (April 25, 20:00; La Casa Latinoamericana, Valby, Cph; free adm)


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Enjoy Mardi Gras as if you were on the streets of New Orleans. Bring all your friends and prepare for an evening of beers, beads and masks. Happy Hour from 8-9pm (April 30, 17:00; Café Nexus; Solberg Plads 3, Frederiskberg)


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Do you like to sing? Whether you are a kid aged 8-14 or an adult you are welcome to join as both the Copenhagen Children’s Choir and the Adult Suoni Chorus are seeking new members. (for more information, email cphlove2sing@gmail.com)


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Don’t throw away your broken stuff anymore! Join the team at Repair Cafe and have a good time resolving how to fix it. You just need to bring your own materials (April 25, 14:00-17:00; Saxogade 77, Cph V; sign up in Facebook)





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