Coming Up Soon: Partying with internationals, Polynesian festivities and playing boardgames

Alessandra Palmitesta

Jun 17, 2016

Copenhagen Downtown Hostel is inviting all the internationals in Copenhagen to a big party. Just quote this in the bar #DowntownExpatfriends# and get your bracelet to receive discounts on beers and cocktails (June 18, 21:00; CPH Downtown Hostel, Vandkunsten 5, Cph K; copenhagendowntown.com)

Salsa Libre Copenhagen & Team are presenting open-air salsa in Fælledparken! Starting with some tuition for beginners, the night will continue with bachata, merengue, regaeton and rueda de casino (June 19, 17:00; Dansepladsen in Fælledparken, Edel Sauntes Allé, Cph Ø; free adm; salsalibre.dk)

The Aloha Pacific Music Festival is a full immersion into Polynesian culture, food, music and dance! Enjoy art exhibitions, games and performances, and don’t miss the disco party in the evening (June 18, 13:00; VerdernsKulturCentret, Nørre Allé 7, Cph N; 150 kr; billetto.dk)

Celebrate the Summer Solstice while connecting with others in a ‘Talking Circle’ on the sand. Food will be served according to dietary restrictions (June 20, 19:00; Amager Beach, Cph S; participation donation; sign up at wisdomcrafts.com)

Don’t miss the presentation of the boardgame ‘Ticket to Ride’. Although elegantly simple, this game will require players to take sharp strategic and tactical decisions at every turn (June 22, 19:00; Bastard Café, Rådhusstræde 13,Cph K; bastardcafe.dk)

Take a time machine to the 1940s at Cinemateket and watch the Jacques Tourneur movies.‘Cat People’ and ‘I Walked with a Zombie’. They’re on the creen to make you scream! (June 16, 19:00; Cinemateket, Gothersgade 55, Cph K; 70k

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Coming Up Soon: Partying with internationals, Polynesian festivities and playing boardgames

New US Arctic security strategy co-opts Denmark as Russia deterrent

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