Coming Up Soon: Asian delicacies, a new culture hub and yoga heaven

The old Carlsberg Brewery Courtyard materialises into a Friday bar with funky groovy melodies, zesty barbecue, and of course … ‘probably the best beer in the world’. It opens every Friday until the end of August (June 24, 16:00- 22:00; Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11, Cph V; free adm; visitcarlsberg.dk)


Come to Copenhagen Kimchi Festival and sample various South Korean specialties for free at Torvehallerne. There’s also a drum show, a Taekwondo performance and a quiz competition on South Korea (June 24, 10:00- June 26, 17:00; Frederiksborggade 21, Cph K; cphkimchifestival.dk)


Located in the canal in the heart of Copenhagen, Ofelia Beach’s transformation into Ofelia Square is over. You are invited to the opening, where exhilarating events are planned all day, from jazz, opera concerts to games (June 29, 15:00; Kvæsthusbroen 15, Cph K; free adm; ofeliaplads.dk)


Swing by CPH Food Space at Kødbyen and seize the rare chance of enjoying the well-known Japanese savory pancake Okonomiyaki (‘grilled as you like it’). Food tickets must be purchased in advance (June 27, 17:30- 20:30; Slagtehusgade 11, Cph V; billetto.dk)


Come celebrate the 5th birthday of Trampoline House, a cultural center for refugees and asylum seekers. There will be cakes, barbecue and live music. Children care services available (June 24, 15:00-01:00; Thoravej 7, Cph NV; free adm; trampolinehouse.dk)


Namaste Yoga Lovers! You are invited to celebrate International Yoga Day, where experts will lead you through soothing, reassuring journeys. Bring your own yoga mat (June 25, 10:00- 13:00; Bellmansgade 5A, Cph Ø; free; facebook.com)





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