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Coming up Soon: Papa’s big day treat, a party at Absalon and popular publican’s memorial service

Ella Navarro
May 19th, 2017


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Jonno’s death at the age of just 46 was a huge shock to the international community (photo: Carsten Bindczus)

A memorial mass is being organised by friends and family of the Irish Rover landlord Jonathan ‘Jonno’ Farrelly, who passed away on March 17 (May 20, 14:00; St Anne’s Church, Cph S)

Papa’s big day treat
Father’s Day is around the corner, so is your Dad a beer fan? Treat him to a guided tour around the Carlsberg Brewhouse followed by a wonderful lunch where beer will be the main ingredient (June 5, 11:00; Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11, Cph V; 275kr)

Gender equality talks
The Talk Town Festival runs includes about 80 events on gender, feminism and equality. Several talks and performances will be in English, so check the full program at talktown.dk (May 18-20; Copenhagen’s Central Library, Cph K)

Showcasing design
Celebrate Danish design at more than 70 events around the city. There will be talks, product launches and showrooms to get a taste of the elegance Denmark is known for (June 1-3; various venues; full program at 3daysofdesign.dk; free adm, sign up required)

Lecture on eco-mentality
Don’t miss this lecture by Columbia University professor Timothy Mitchell on ‘Eco-Mentality: How capitalism captured the future’ (June 9, 14.00, Festauditoriet, Bülowsvej 17, Frederiksberg C; free adm)

Digital art events
Enjoy talks and exhibitions at WANDERLOST, a digital art festival where science art, design and technology blend for a smarter urbanity (May 18-21, 14:00-23:00, Halmtorvet 11 A-F, Cph V)

School summer camp
Learn how to make a movie and play volleyball at Copenhagen International School’s summer camps – perfect for kids aged 4-17! Sign up soon! (June 19-30; Levantkaj 4-14, Nordhavn; visit cis.dk)

Party at Absalon
Holiday on a Thursday means party on a Wednesday! Stop by Absalon for a night of soul, music and dance with two great vinyl DJs that will make you move (May 24, 21:00; Sønder Boulevard 73, Cph V; 30kr)

Acroyoga class
Every Wednesday drop in for an acroyoga class to train your flexibility and balance (from May 24, 17:30; Hans Tavsens Park, Hans Tavsens Gade, 40; 50kr; simonsakroyoga.dk)


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