Coming up soon: Fastelavn, fencing and facilitating dual citizenship applications

Dual citizenship meeting
Interested in acquiring dual citizenship? Expat in Denmark and Danes Worldwide are making it easy for you! Following a presentation on the rules and procedures, audience members are free to ask any questions they need to (Feb 23, 17:00; Haldor Topsøe Allé 1, Lyngby; expatindenmark.com)

US visa meeting
If you’re an expat traveling to the US a lot, you should consider checking this out. The American Chamber of Commerce in Denmark is hosting a meeting where they will be introducing and explaining the newest visa requirements for US travel (Feb 9, 13:00, HC Andersens Blvd 18, Cph K; sign up info available at amcham.dk)

Family Fastelavn party
The Hard Rock Café is hosting a Fastelavn party where families can wear costumes and eat an American lunch before beating the cat in the barrel (Feb 6, 10:00, Rådhuspladsen 45-47, Cph V; 100kr, reservations necessary via copenhagen_sales@hardrock.com)

Fund-raising concert
Help the refugees at ‘Give a Little Love’, a fund-raising concert for the Danish Red Cross. Welcome to Denmark will be giving a speech and UGood will be selling food (Feb 6, 18:00, Refshalevej 2, Christiania; 140kr, billetnet.dk)

Connecting with fencing
The International House is hosting an event for expats to connect with the fencing club Trekanten! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, this event is perfect for you. (Feb 6, 17:15, Lyngbyvej 110, Cph Ø; sign up via steffen.knudsen@trekanten.org)

Adult art workshop
Atelier of Art is an event perfectly suited for those wanting to learn how to paint and create! Bring your own materials and enjoy the workshop (Feb 6, 16:00; Cafe Retro Knabrostræde 26, Cph K; facebook.com)





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