Coming up Soon: Christmas gospel favourites, Midnight Xmas tours and a meet-and-greet with Russian Santa

Ella Navarro

Enjoy some Christmas favourites with a gospel edge at this church concert. All the proceeds will be donated to help handle the influx of refugees (Dec 23, 14:30; Skt Andreas Kirke, Gothersgade 148, Cph K; tickets 50kr in advance at Bead House, 80kr at the door)

Support a good cause by attending this annual Christmas charity concert at the Cathedral of Copenhagen by soloist Andrea Pellegrini. All the proceeds will go towards supporting the female victims of human trafficking (Dec 13, 14:00;  Nørregade 8, Cph K; 150kr)

At the Christmas edition of Film Club for Kids, US expat and film director Don McGlynn will present some Xmas cartoon classics from the 1930s and 40s. (Dec 13, 14:00-15:00; Østerbro Library, Dag Hammarskjolds Allé 19, Cph Ø; free adm)

Spice up your Christmas! Enjoy different tastes from other shores and meet the Russian Santa and his granddaughter at Skt Hans Torv. There are activities for all ages (Dec 12, 13:00-17:00 Verdenskulturcentret, Nørre Allé 7, Cph N; free adm)

How about a Midnight Xmas tour? You need to wear a nisse hat and show up on time! Listen to ghost stories while you eat a pancake and drink sparkling wine (Dec 18, 22:00; front door of City Hall, Cph K; tickets 130kr, kids 80kr, billetto.dk)

Don’t miss the ‘Out of Office Party’ at Hive Nightclub. The theme is ugly Xmas sweaters so grab that old one your grandma gave you and win awesome prizes! Happy hour lasts until 19:00 (Dec 11, 17:00-21:00; free adm)

 

 

 

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