Coming up Soon: Chinese martial arts, Yemeni tent vibes and Danish communal dining

Junyi Qi

Apr 29, 2016

To fight against solitude, Denmark Eats Together invites everyone to gather together and enjoy a wonderful Sunday. There will be special offers for internationals at the food stalls (May 1, 10:00-18:00; Kødbyens Mad & Marked, Flæsketorvet, Cph V; facebook.com)

Tired of just watching Chinese martial arts in a film? Good, now you get to learn. During the one hour tai ji session, you can explore the eight-form tai ji quan and find your inner self (May 3, 15:00-16:00; Solbjerg Pl, SP114, Frederiksberg; free adm; asiadays.dk)

Come and experience Arabian Felix! You can step inside the Yemeni-style tent, listen to stories and music, and learn about the beautiful side of war-torn Yemen (April 30, 23:00-05:00; Blågårdsplads Pl., Cph N; meetup.com)

Don’t miss the opportunity to get near-perfect clothes at a fraction of the price. Register as a Samsøe & Samsøe friend and attend its VIP Sample Sale (May 5, 14:00- 21:00; Remisen, Blegdamsvej 132, Cph Ø; hayevent.com)

Meet on the hilltop, soak yourself in music, and switch off for a moment on International Workers’ Day at Park Østre Anlæg (May 1, 12:00-20:00; Østre Anlæg, Stockholmsgade 24, Cph Ø; free adm; hayevent.com )

There’s always a better way to start the day. Like shaking your ass on the dancefloor with thousands of dancers. Rise and shine! (May 4, 07:00-10:00; Sigurd Gade 39, Cph N; free adm; hayevent.com)

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