October Events: Designs on the ultimate fashion items

Designer Forum
Sep 30-Oct 2, Fri 16:00-20:00, Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 11:00-16:00; Julius Thomsens Plads 1, Frederiksberg; 55-195kr, trippus.se
Watch out for one of Denmark’s largest outlet events! On offer will be clothes and accessories for both men and women. You will have the opportunity to save up to 80 percent on brands and on a range of items from this season and last.

A VIP event will be held on the evening of Friday September 30 – Royal Unibrew will attend with samples, and goodie bags will be handed out with surprises within. Hourly raffles will be held for those who buy pre-sale VIP tickets, with items from the exhibitions on offer. It looks to be an unmissable affair for the fashionistas! (SK)

Big Quiz Nights
The Globe, Nørregade 43, Cph K; Sep 29, Oct 13 & 27, Nov 10 & 24, Dec 8 & 22, 19:30; 30kr, five per team
Kennedy’s, Gammel Kongevej 23, Cph V; Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5; 25kr, four per team
The winners get 1,000 kroner at the Globe, 800 at Kennedy’s. Both quizzes have beer rounds and other spot prizes.

In Search of the Great American Novel
Sep 28, 19:00-21:00; Books & Company, Sofievej 1, Hellerup; 50kr; register at signup@booksandcompany.dk
This special one-night event will feature discussions and debates on the great American novel with three panelists, as well as US wines.

Quiz & Board Game Night
Oct 3, 19:00-21:00; Studenterhuset, Købmagergade 52, Cph K; 20kr; studenterhuset.com
Get together with friends or make some new ones whilst playing games and potentially winning Studenterhuset’s Original Quiz! There is a money prize to be won, plus beer bonuses.

Spring Into Morning
Oct 7, 7:00-11:00; Cafe Retro, Knabrostræde 26, Cph K; free adm, cafe-retro.dk
Early birds, here’s a chance to start your morning with meditation, yoga and more. Participate in as many of the classes as you please. Drinks and muffins will be sold!

Video Game Market
Oct 22, 11:00-15:00; Vangede Spilbibliotek, Vangede Bygade 45, Gentofte; free adm
This event is perfect for video game enthusiasts, or for those looking to become one! This flea market lets you buy, sell and trade video games, both old and new.

From the Danish Royal Family’s Lofts and Cellars
ongoing, ends Feb 26, 10:00-16:00; Christian VIII’s Palace, Cph K; adults 95kr, children free adm, kongernessamling.dk
Even royals hoard, luckily for us! Some 2,000 items are presented in this exhibition, chosen by the queen herself and the Royal Family’s curator.





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