Coming up Soon: Perfect photos, Thai treats and festive flicks

Join the ‘Creative Processes & the Politics of Peacebuilding’ seminar led by Dr John Paul Lederach to learn more about peacebuilding and human rights (Nov 30, 12:30-14:45; University of Copenhagen, CSS Campus, room 1.1.18, Øster Farimagsgade 5, Cph K; free adm; cric.ku.dk)


Make your holidays memorable by capturing a perfect family moment at the Free Christmas Photography Workshop. After all, you’ll need to be quick to catch Santa emerging from the chimney. (Dec 3, 10:00; Guldsmeden Hotels, Vesterbrogade 66, in front of Greenhouse, Cph V; free adm)


Attend a ceremony dedicated to honour the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej Rama IX of Thailand. The ceremony takes place 50 days after the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history passed away. Food will be on sale all day from 08:00-22:00 (Dec 3, 10:00-20:00; Rådhuspladsen, Cph V; free adm; kultunaut.dk)


Are you a student? If so, join the Brain Waves: Diagnosis discussion with key scientists on brain research and its implications (Dec 1, 20:00; Den Sorte Diamant, Dronningesalen, Cph K; free adm; kb.dk)


Get into the holiday spirit by watching Love Actually along with a tasty meal at Restaurant Sult (Dec 7, 17:00; Cinemateket, Gothersgade 55, Cph K; 210kr; dfi.dk)


Are you in the mood for some Italian Christmas beer? Then ‘Meet the Brewer’ and enjoy the craft beer and Italian Christmas cake (Dec 1, 18:00-21:00; Il Locale, Åboulevard 50, Cph N; free adm)




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