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This Week in Copenhagen: Time for metal fans to go crazy at Copenhell

This is The Copenhagen Post’s event selection for the week ahead in the capital. Get more inspiration from our new calendar

Julia Schenner & Leticia Bossi

Copenhell
June 14-17, Refshaleøen, Cph K, ticket prices starting at 1,255kr, copenhell.dk
The Copenhell outdoor metal festival is back! Some of the greatest national and international bands, such as Guns n’ Roses and Mötley Crüe, will turn the island of Refshaleøen into the wildest party location of the year.

English Knock Knock Mic
June 18, 20:00-22:00; Knock Knock comedy club, Vimmelskaftet 41, Cph K; 30kr (free for students); knockknockcomedyclub.com
The Knock Knock club creates the perfect setting for a fun intimate night with friends. Established comedians as well as upcoming talents create material right in front of the audience which they can enjoy cool drinks and snacks!

Housewife Roast
June 14, 18:00-23:00; The Caribbean Housewife, Slagtehusgade 11A, Cph V; 680kr; thecaribbeanhousewife.com 
A three-course menu, accompanied by a natural wine or an alcohol-free kombucha pairing by The Caribbean Housewife, bringing Caribbean and Latin-inspired food to Copenhagen.

For news of other events coming up in the Copenhagen area, check out the new Copenhagen Post calendar here.

Finders Keepers Summer Market
June 17-18, 11:00-17:00; Øksnehallen, Halmtorvet 11, Cph V, 50-70kr; finderskeepers.dk
Unique pieces made by 150 talented designers, creatives and craftspeople – from clothing and furniture to ceramics, jewellery and artworks – will be sold at Finders Keepers Summer Market. Visitors also get to explore a second-hand area, as well as a food and drink area with natural wine, ice cream, and much more.

Platea Partis: Street party in the Latin Quarter
June 17, 11:00-22:00; Studiestraede & Larsbørnsstraede, Cph K; free adm; plateapartis 
The first edition of Platea Partis in Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter offers food, drinks, vintage shops, kids’ activities and great music by DJ MASHTI. 

LoppeLinda Flea Market
June 18, 10:00-15:00; Enghave Plads, Cph V; free adm, LoppeLinda
A treasure hunt at LoppeLinda Flea Market, right next to the Metro station Enghave Plads. All kinds of second-hand clothing as well as homemade art or design will be sold.

Sauti Sol – Concert by African band
June 18, 19:00; Vega, Enghavevej 40, Cph V; 260kr; vega.dk
The Afropop quartet Sauti Sol – winner of 2014’s Best African Acts Award at MTV’s EMA – are performing at VEGA entertainment centre on Vesterbro.  

Maggie Rogers – Concert by American singer
June 18,19:00; Vega, Enghavevej 40, Cph V; 440kr; vega.dk
After performing at Roskilde Festival in 2019, American singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers has decided to come back to Copenhagen. 

For news of other events coming up in the Copenhagen area, check out the new Copenhagen Post calendar here.

Board Game Night
Every Monday, 19:30-00:00; Folkehuset Absalon, Sønder Blvd 73, Cph V; free adm; absaloncph.dk 
A night for playing board games with people from the Danish Scrabble Union, The Copenhagen Go Club, and Absalon’s Backgammon Club. Absalon is a community space, where approximately 60 events – also for non-Danish speakers – take place every week.

Rooftop Music: Lebanese Night
June 17, 19:15-22:00; Zoku Copenhagen, Amagerfælledvej 108, Cph S, free adm, livezoku.com 
Live Lebanese music will be played on the indoor rooftop at Zoku Copenhagen.

Abstract painting workshop
June 16, 17:00-20:00; Bien Contemporary Gallery, Vester Voldgade 8, Cph V; 250kr; biencontemporary.dk 
At this abstract painting workshop both beginners and professionals will be introduced to colour theory, composition and other artistic methods. One cocktail included.

DoDo x Fiskerizakajaen
June 12, 18:30; Fiskerizakajaen, Smedetoften 25, Cph N; 2,000kr/2 pers; fiskerikajgrej.dk
Two Kadeau chefs will host a pop-up celebrating all things dough. DoDo is a fusion of food and friendship between French chef Batiste Loron and Japanese chef Yuto Fujimoto.

Collaborative Dinner
June 17, 18 :00; The Lab Kitchen, Vermundsgade 40A, Cph Ø ; andershusa.com
Vegetable Crystals and The Source Notes propose a tangible approach to dining in a sustainable way.

Community Breakfast
June 13, 09:00-10:00 ; Lydens Hus, Kantinen, Gl. Kongevej 11, Cph V ; free adm ; Symbion
A networking event organised by Symbion for entrepreneurs and startups in Copenhagen.

FW 24.25 Italian fabric collections in Copenhagen
June 13, 09:00-17:00; Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Amager Boulevard 70, Cph N; free adm; Pratotrade
Many exhibitors will present their creations at the event organised by Pratotrade and Touch the Fabric.

Maika’i runners in Copenhagen
June 17, 10:30-14:00; Frederiksberg Centret, Falkoner Alle 21; free adm; MAIKA’I
Try a 5km run in Frederiksberg! After the run, a  Maika’i bowl and a collagen drink will be offered. Fifty spots available.

For news of other events coming up in the Copenhagen area, check out the new Copenhagen Post calendar here.

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