Early November Events: Keeping up with the Irish

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CPH Irish Festival
Nov 4, 18:00-01:00, Nov 5 15:00-01:00; Huset KBH, Rådhusstræde 13, Cph K; 210-415kr, billetto.dk
‘Start early, end late’ is the motto of this festival.

Spend an evening (or two) enjoying traditional and modern Irish music at double concerts performed by the likes of legendary singer Tommy Sands and award-winning band Connla.

If you want to make some music of your own, open jam sessions will be held before and after the concerts.

Guests are welcome to bring and play along with any Irish instruments!
And don’t miss the traditional Irish dancing. It’s open to everyone regardless of experience – the more skilful will lend a helping hand! (SK)

Julebryg Dag
Nov 4; various venues; carlsberggroup.com
Start the holiday season the Danish way by celebrating the release of Tuborg’s Christmas beer at 20:59 on the first Friday of November. Nobody should miss this night on the town drinking free beer and getting into the festive spirit. (SK)

Indoor Flea Markets
Nov 5, 11:00-17:00; Oksnehallern, Halmtorvet, Cph V; free adm
Nov 6, 10:00-17:00, Kulturhuset Pilegården, Brønshøjvej 17, Brønshøj; free adm
Both flea markets are moving indoors to inspire you with ideas for Christmas presents, oceans of second-hand garments and more. (DG)

Healing drum-making course
Nov 5, 10:00-18:00, Nov 6, 10:00-14:00, Istedgade 108 st tv, Cph V; 2,900kr
Build your own authentic shaman drum under the guidance of Ari Kuivalainen, a master shaman drum maker who is journeying here from the middle of the woods in Lieksa, eastern Finland. (DG)

Mystikkens Univers
Nov 4-6, Fri 12:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00; Østerbrohuset, Cph Ø; 90kr
Enjoy post-Halloween eeriness at this exhibition dedicated to the mysteries of the world. Learn more about palmistry, hypnotics, witchcraft and tarot cards – along with the usual candidates: aliens and crop circles! (BH)

Hubertus Hunt
Nov 6, 10:00; Dyrehaven, Klampenborg; free event; hubertusjagt.dk
A tradition dating back to 1900, this annual fox hunt includes more than 100 horse riders. The event is now symbolic of the traditional hunt, with the fox replaced by two experienced riders. (DG)

Led Zeppelin IV – 45th birthday
Nov 8, 20:00; Zeppelin Rock Bar, Vesterbrogade 45, Cph V
There will be a whole lotta love at the Zeppelin Rock Bar as it celebrates the 45th anniversary of the release of Led Zeppelin’s classic album with a celebration that includes discounts on their Zeppelin beer and a happy hour from 10-11 pm. (BH

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