Coming up soon: Tension relief, tango lessons and taking the initiative

Andrea Dominguez

Mar 10, 2017

Bike problems? Perhaps it’s time for you to learn how to fix your own bike. Bring your bike and participate in this Bicycle Repair Workshop (March 19, 15:00-17:00; Æbeløgade 4, Cph Ø; 59kr)

Start the week laughing at the ICC improvised comedy show, which every Monday uses personal contributions from the audience as inspiration (every Mon 20:00; Improv Comedy Copenhagen, Frederiksholms Kanal 2, Cph K; 80kr)

Expand your job network! Meet more than 100 companies at Karrieredagene and identify your dream job! Participate in lectures and get professional advice to improve your CV (March 10, 10:00-16:00; Forum, Frederiksberg; free adm for students/newly graduates)

Need a mind detox? This 48hr Ego & Negativity Detox with Clayton John Ainger will help you learn how to live without pain and stop sabotaging your live with negative thoughts (March 17-19; Be Moved (Studio Nia), Suomisvej 2, Frederiksberg; 3,000kr)

It doesn’t matter if you have never tried the tango, as teachers Connie Yndal and Jørgen Erik Assentoft will help you fall in love with it. No partners needed! (March 11, 20:00; Absalon, Sønder Boulevard 73, Cph V; 50kr)

Learn to use your voice in yoga to release tension.Discover how singing and movement combined can give you better focus (March 12, 12:00-15:00; the Yoga Flat, Christianshavns Torv 2, Cph K; 250kr)

Can’t wait for street food season? Kødbyens Mad & Marked x Rebel Food has a preview of this summer’s truck foods, drinks and music (March 11, 11- 20:00; Den Røde Plads, Cph N; free adm)

Take part in leadership conversations at an event hosted by Accenture Management Consulting (March 15, 17:30-20:00; Flæsketorvet 68, Cph V; free adm, register at Eventbrite.com)

Craving pancakes? Join the Dutch pancake night party and go crazy! After all the cooking the party continues at a bar/club (March 11, 19:00; Bedwood Hostel, Cph K; free adm)

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