Coming Up Soon: Jolly hockey sticks, comedy nights and quiz nights

Dave Smith

Copenhagen’s oldest field hockey club, KH hockey, is playing host to the biggest tournament in its 114-year history. Contested by teams from countries such as Lithuania, Ukraine, Malta, Sweden, Turkey and Norway, the Men’s EuroHockey Club Challenge III tournament offers a chance to watch some high-level field hockey (May 18-21; Valby Idrætspark; kh-hockey.dk)

Hundreds will attend the Volunteer Fair at International House CPH. Volunteering is a great way for new arrivals to immerse themselves in the local community and even enhance their job prospects. Over 20 different volunteer organisations will be present (May 14, 17:00; International House CPH; ihcph.kk.dk)

The first day of May sees Fælledparken revolutionised into one big red flag-flying picnic, split into four zones: trade union, political, family and solidarity. Enjoy stirring speeches from union reps and politicians. Get there before 13:00 to see the traditional marching in of the banners (May 1, 12:00-18:00; Fælledparken, Cph Ø; free adm; 1maj.info)

Creating music using AI (May 8), low pollution health implications (May 22) and the post-truth society (May 26) are the three Science & Cocktails events this month. The talk and discussion is followed by music and cocktails (May 8, 22 & 26, 20:00; Fabriksområdet, Cph K; free adm)

Enjoy a night of laughter at the season finale of the English Comedy Night featuring comedians from Canada and the UK –  Paul Myrehaug and Ben Richards – and event compere Adrian Mackinder (May 3, 20:30; The Dubliner Downtown, Ny Østergade 14, Cph K; 110kr)

Enjoy a night of laughter with Improv Comedy Copenhagen, where we defy you not to fall off your seat with laughter. There are five shows every week: four are regular improv shows while Sunday is open mic night (every Wed-Sun, 20:00; ICC, Frederiksholm Kanal 2, Cph K; 80kr; improvcomedy.eu)

If you’ve never tried acting before, the Copenhagen Theatre Circle monthly play readings are a good place to start. Or you can always just seat back, relax and enjoy the other performances! (May 21, 18:30; The Globe, Nørregade 45, Cph K; ctcircle.dk)

Learn or practise foreign languages and make new friends at the Language Cafe. The languages include Danish, English, Italian, Spanish, and French (May 5, 15:30; Studenterhuset, Købmagergade 52, Cph K, upstairs to the right in the Main Hall)

Studenterhuset hosts another rousing quiz night for teams of up to five players eligible to win the 1,000 kroner prize. No topic is off limits. Students need to show their IDs for discounted refreshments (May 7, 19:00; Studenterhuset, Købmagergade 52, Cph K, studenterhuset.com)

TOP STORIES

  • In conversation with Conrad Molden: The man behind the mic

    In conversation with Conrad Molden: The man behind the mic

    He’s tickled our funny bone with countless wisecracks and clever wordplay, and in the process, made Denmark feel a little more personable to many expats. An international import himself, funny man Conrad Molden has successfully carved out a niche for himself on the Danish stand-up scene, but it’s taken a solid 13 years, much trial and error, and heaps of Danglish

  • Here Comes The Sun…

    Here Comes The Sun…

    I escaped from Denmark this winter to the south of France, where I was convinced that the sunshine would inspire me to write this year’s Crazy Christmas comedy show.

  • Volunteer Night 2025: when volunteering rimes with integrating

    Volunteer Night 2025: when volunteering rimes with integrating

    On Wednesday, April 30, from 17:00 to 20:00, Studenterhuset will host Volunteer Night 2025, a free event organized by the organization International House Copenhagen, which goal is to ease the relocation process for newcomers in Denmark

  • The international who shaped Copenhagen

    The international who shaped Copenhagen

    Anna Maria Indrio is one of the most important architects in Denmark, having contributed to shaping Copenhagen into what it is today. Among her best-known projects are the extension of SMK and Arken, as well as the Natural History Museum and the Darwin Centre in London. She moved here 60 years ago, when “Copenhagen was gray and dormant. Predictions suggested it would become depopulated. But putting people at the center changed everything,” she said

  • Danish government passes amendment to increase citizenship fee by 50%

    Danish government passes amendment to increase citizenship fee by 50%

    Fees were raised to reflect processing costs and curb repeat applications, creating debate over whether the new charges erect barriers to political participation for internationals.

  • Internationals’ labour contributes 361 billion DKK to Denmark’s GDP, and it is growing strongly every year

    Internationals’ labour contributes 361 billion DKK to Denmark’s GDP, and it is growing strongly every year

    According to a report by the Danish Chamber of Commerce, internationals’ contribution is 12% of the country’s GDP. In 2023, it was 322 billion DKK, and in 2008, it was 136 billion DKK. “Internationals make a gigantic difference in our prosperity and welfare,” comments Morten Langager, the Director of Dansk Erhverv.

Connect club

Connect Club is your gateway to a vibrant programme of events and an international community in Denmark.

Sign up here

Career

Want to advertise your job with CPH Post?

Contact us

Jobs