Mid-November Events: A dance tradition that will never go belly up

Danish Open Belly Dance
Nov 13-15, open Fri 16:00-19:00, Sat 09:30-22:00, Sun 10:00-18:30; Glostrup Hallen, Stadionvej 88, Glostrup; 200-350kr, billetlugen.dk

If your idea of fun is watching beautiful women dancing in dazzling costumes to enchanting music, you should not to miss this event!

Expect amazing performances by 60-100 belly dancers competing to be this year’s winner. There are four different categories: Tomorrow’s Stars, Soloist, Duo/Group and Grand Diva.

Denmark is a hotbed of talented belly dancers so don’t be surprised if the Danish Open Belly Dance produces a few home-grown winners!

Hillerod Folk Festival
Nov 12-14; Klaverfabriken, Fredensvej 12A, Hillerod; 100-250kr; klaverfabrikkenlive.dk
The festival brings together international folk artists and offers workshops on dance, singing and games. The performing artists include Floating Sofa Quartet, OD, Åkervinda and Nordic. (LAB)

Blickfang Copenhagen
Nov 13-15, Fri 14:00-22:00, Sat 11:00-21:00, Sun 11:00-19:00; Øksnehallen, Halmtorvet, Cph V; blickfang.com
The hottest design event in Scandinavia showcases jewellery, furniture, lifestyle and fashion. The designers will be in attendance for meet-ups. (LAB)

Latin Festival
Nov 14, 21:00-03:00; 100kr; latinfestival.dk
It’s got smaller over the years, but the Latin Festival remains sultry, sexy and sassy. Activities includes salsa classes, dance shows, concerts, booty-shaking competitions, reggaeton and DJs. Guaranteed to get your pulse racing! (LAB)

Flea Market at Ravnborggade
Nov 15, 10:00-16:00; Ravnsborggade, 2200 Cph N; ravnsborggade.dk
Check out your bargaining skills at different antique shops, designer boutiques, galleries and cafes that are offering lots of interesting items. Enjoy great steals over a cup of coffee! (LAB)

Jan Hellesøe
Nov 20, 20:00; Bremen Teater; 250kr; brementeater.dk
Well-know for his appearances on DR3 program Fuckr med dn hjrne, Denmark’s leading mentalist and showman Jan Hellesøe will once again amaze you with his abilities and experiments on stage with his new show, ‘Manipulation’. (LAB)

 

 





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