Late November Events: Put your virtual wellies on and jump aboard!

A Danish Christmas
Dec 5, 13:00-13:40 & Dec 12, 15:00-15:40; free adm
Don’t miss these live streamed events from Heather Gartside at WWWalks Copenhagen, who will be taking you on tours of Frilands Museum and then Copenhagen by boat, taking in centuries of history on the way. So put your virtual wellies on and jump aboard!

Paint, wine and pizza
Dec 5, 18:00-22:00; Bræt, Frederikssundsvej 92A, Cph NV; 335kr
Bræt introduces creative nights with drinking, eating and painting. Under the trained eye of Maja Kristine Johansson, a Götegorgs Academy of Fine Arts alumni, you will learn the basic techniques of acrylic painting. All drinks, food and supplies provided. (NJB)

Christmas at Reffen
ongoing, ends Dec 20; Reffen, Refshalevej 167, Cph K; various events
Come and enjoy this year’s most wonderful time down at Reffen. From warm gløgg to the Christmas Drag Night event, there’s something for everyone, although the weekend market is a disappointment. Check Reffen’s Christmas calendar for more information. (NJB)

Dining in the Dark
Dec 3, 17:45-19:15; TBA; 375kr
This eating experience will awaken all your senses – except one. This blindfolded dinner is a unique opportunity to explore new flavours in extraordinary circumstances to elevate your culinary experience to its maximum potential. Three dietary options are available: vegetarian, seafood and meat. (NJB)

CPH:PIX Talents
Dec 6-13; Grand Teatret, Mikkel Bryggers Gade 8, Cph K; various events; cphpix.dk
One of Copenhagen’s biggest film festivals is introducing a special program this year to showcase new talents within the Danish film industry. (NJB)

Terrestrial Tidings
Dec 1, 18:30-21:00; Huset, Rådhusstræde 13, Cph K; free adm
This month’s Astronomy on Tap is taking on the final frontier. Copenhagen Suborbitals will brag about its six rocket launches since 2011 and Catarina Fernandes will talk about her PhD regarding low-mass stars and what climate change on Earth means from an astronomical perspective. (NJB)

Movie marathon
Nov 29, 14:30-21:00; Studenterhuset, Købmagergade 52, Cph K; free adm
Spend a cold November night cosied up with your friends in the Main Hall. The screened movies will be voted for by those present. Drink a hot drink, relax in front of the silver screen and don’t forget your cosy sweaters! (NJB)

Gløgg and æbleskiver
Nov 27, 15:00-21:00; Kulturtårnet på Knippelsbro, Knippelsbro 2, Cph K; 20kr
Come by Kulturtårnet to feel the magic of Christmas. With holidays just around the corner, Kulturtårnet is ready to get you in the right spirit with aromatic gløgg and sweet æbleskiver. Enjoy holiday treats with a beautiful view of Copenhagen’s canals. (NJB)

Language Café
Dec 5, 15:30; Studenterhuset, Købmagergade 52, Cph K; free adm
Have you always wanted to practise the Spanish you learned five years ago, but there was just no opportunity to do so? Come and join the language café, where you will have the opportunity to show off your language skills with many native speakers of all languages. Check the language list before arriving. (NJB)

Disco on Ice
Nov 27, 16:00-20:00; Broens Gadekøkken, Strandgade 95, Cph K; free adm
Winter is upon us, which can only mean one thing: ice skating! Bung on your own skates or rent some at the spot for 50kr and skate your night away to some funky disco beats. The first two hours are reserved for the younger crowd, and from 18:00 it is time for the grown-ups to show off their twirls. (NJB)

Christmas in Tivoli
ongoing, ends Jan 1, 11:00-22:00; Tivoli; various events
Come and see the Christmas lights as Tivoli throws on its decorations and brings in the festive cheer. Find Santa in his Christmas grotto, see the parades, or even sample some traditional æbleskiver to get you in the Christmas spirit. (HJ)

Vegan breakfast meal
Dec 6, 11:00-14:00; One Bowl, Borups Allé 205, Cph NV; pay as you feel
One bowl is a community restaurant where you pay as you feel to increase inclusivity. Enjoy a ‘Full English’ breakfast that is 100 percent vegan. Eat in or take it to go. (NJB)

Soulitate
Dec 4, 19:30; Huset, Rådhusstræde 13, Cph K; free adm
This film by Shubhdeep Singh Parwana will for the first time tell the story of Soulitate chaibar – a place in Aarhus that is so much more than just a coffee shop. It is a place providing a platform and a meeting spot for cultural exchange and building a community. Seats are limited, so make sure you arrive in good time. (NJB)
Jazz evening
Nov 27, 17:00-21:00; Madklubben Østerbro, Østerbrogade 79, Cph Ø; free adm
Enjoy dinner with live jazz music. For one night only the restaurant will become a cool jazz lounge filled with velvety tunes and cool drinks. The event is free for all seated guests that decide to join Madklubben for dinner, so make sure you book a table beforehand to secure a spot. (NJB)

The Cheyenne are Leaving
Nov 13-Dec 5, Mon-Fri 20:00, Sat 17:00; Teatret ved Sorte Hest, Vesterbrogade 150; 205kr
Tanja Mastilo’s brand new play is set in a fictional world destroyed by war. The protagonist, an isolated writer, welcomes an interloper into his home. The story explores the idea of ‘home’ and how far we will go to hang on to what was once familiar. (NJB)
Globe Quiz
Dec 3 & 17, 18:00; Globe, Nørregade 43-45, Cph K; 40kr per person
The winning team gets 1,000 kroner. Get there at 17:00 as there’s currently a maximum capacity.

CineWine
Nov 30, 18:30-21:30; Råhuset, Onkel Dannys Plads 7, Cph V; free adm
Come and enjoy a good movie with a glass of wine. The event is meant to create a community of regular movie-watchers and wine-drinkers in a cosy, welcoming environment. The club encourages people of all backgrounds to enjoy the discussions that follow. (NJB)

Tomorrow
Dec 6, 19:00; Støberiet, Blågårds Plads 5, Cph N; free adm
‘Tomorrow’ is a documentary regarding current climate struggles and how we as a society can encourage change and promote a sustainable future. It focuses less on doomsday prognoses and more on empowering us to make positive changes in our lives and communities. Free entrance is ‘first-come-first-served’. (NJB)

Krxds: The Explorer Festival
Dec 10, 17:00-19:00; Rytmisk Musikkonservatorium, Leo Mathisens Vej 1, Cph K; TBA
The festival is a unique collection of musical constellations created by musicians, producers, songwriters and composers from the Rhythmic Music Conservatory. It invites the audience to partake in a musical treasure hunt by presenting them contemporary compositions created for the fleeting moment. The event will be available both virtually and as a physical event. Ticket info is to be announced. (NJB)

Kennedy’s Quiz
Dec 7, 19:00; Gammel Kongvej 23, Cph V
A great night with 800 kroner for  the winning team.
Stand-up comedy and drinks 

Nov 27, 18:30-22:00; Bræt, Frederikssundsvej 92A, Cph NV; free adm
This unique event is made by expats for expats. Come and join the comedy night with expat stand-up comedians – accompanied by some drinks, of course. Bring a friend or make a new one, but most importantly – have fun and laugh along. (NJB)



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