Coming up soon: Hypnobirthing, hobby passions and the history of Buddhism

 

‘Share an Interest’: Listen to non-professional speakers talk about a subject they are passionate about. You can also apply to be one of the future speakers next time!

(Nov 12; 19:00; Studenterhuset 2nd floor, Købmagergade 52, Cph K; free adm)

 

Roast duck with pumpkin and oranges.

 

On Mortensaften, the non-profit Cafe Cadeau is holding a fund-raiser evening. Simon Longhurst, the owner of nearby Fisk og Færdigt, is laying on Danish duck with dynamite and apple pie.

(Cafe Cadeau, HC Ørsteds Vej 28, Frederiksberg; Nov 10, 17:30; 220kr, reservations 2143 5803, available for takeaway)
Pregnant woman

 

Celebrate 25 years of hypnobirthing. Learn about a calmer and safer way of having your baby, swap stories with other families, and get a 25 percent discount on any of the courses.

(Nov 15, 10:00-14:00; The Annex, Hulkærvej 38, Dyssegård; for more info write to georgina@florescence.eu)

 

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Buddha Weekend! Specialists will talk about the history of Buddhism and its development in the west. Meditations, guided tours of the centre and more.

(Nov 7-9; Svanemøllevej 56; Cph Ø; tickets starting at 75kr; check program for times at buddha.dk)

 

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Casting! English-speaking girls aged 8-10 with their Mum and Dad are needed for an international toy company. Acting experience is not necessary.

Send a video of you and your daughter introducing yourself and playing with toys to tf@advance.dk.

 

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Professor Lei Zheng will give a lecture on the Chinese government’s use of social media in China.

(Nov 9, 10:00-12:00; NIAS Meeting Room, Østerfarimagsgade 5, Cph Ø; free adm; sign up at viktor.munter@nias.ku.dk)

 

Young urban couple dancers hip hop dancing urban scene

 

Hip-hop jam for children in Christiania. Dance to local Djs and guests from the US like Benny Black. Get your rhymes going because there will be open mic too!

(Nov 12, 20:00; Christianias Børneteater, Bådsmandsstræde 43; 40kr)

 




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