This Week in Copenhagen
Architecture Day, a youth film fest, and a secret-location gig
TheCopenhagenPost
October 2nd, 2023
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Dansk Arkitektur Center’s PR. Photo: Rasmus Hjortshoj
HIGHLIGHTS
Architecture Day
October 2, 10:00-21:00; Danish Architecture Center, Bryghusgade 10, Cph K; free adm; www.dac.dk/arkitekturens-dag/
On Architecture Day, the Danish Architecture Center will extend its opening hours and host several activities and experienced architects. The event was attended by over three thousand guests in 2022.
The Hermitage Run
October 8, 11:00; Ved Fortunen 33, Kongens Lyngby; 329kr; www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/hermitage-run-gdk1139952
The Hermitage Run takes place in Dyrehaven, in North Zealand. The 13.3km route, designed as a Figure 8 is a run for everyone and focuses on nature and environmental protection, working with several different sustainability initiatives.
Dance like nobody is watching
October 7, 20:30-2:00; Folkehuset Absalon, Sonder Blvd. 73, Cph Vesterbro, 150kr; www.brugbyen.nu/arrangement/dance-like-nobody-s-watching
The Absalon’s event is an invitation to take the dance floor without holding back. Lisa Sommer and Rikke Libak will guide the dance and lead together with a DJ to reach highs of ecstatic dance.
ALL EVENTS
Meet an architect
October 2, 11:00-18:00; Danish Architecture Center, Bryghusgade 10, Cph K; free adm; www.brugbyen.nu/arrangement/moed-en-arkitekt-omvisninger-i-dac
DAC’s guides and members of the Association of Architects are giving free tours while experienced architects share their personal views on architecture.
For news of other events coming up in the Copenhagen area, check out the new Copenhagen Post calendar here.
BUSTER – Copenhagen international film festival for children and youth
October 2-8; Ober hele byen, Cinemateket, Cph K; visitcopenhagen.com
BUSTER – Copenhagen International Film Festival for children and youth – opens its doors for two weeks of ambitious and entertaining films from across the world. The festival prides itself in challenging the conventional way of thinking about film for a younger audience and presents a strong and interesting program.
Quiz Night
October 2, 19:00-21:00; Studenterhuset, Købmagergade 52, Cph K; 20kr; facebook.com
Studenterhuset’s Original Quiz is a bilingual quiz – Danish and English – with beer bonus prizes and money for the winning team. The teams are from 2 to 4 persons and some questions are focused on Denmark so it is better to team up with a Dane.
King Buffalo
October 4, 20:30; Loppen, Sydområdet 4B, 1, Cph K; from 210kr; loppen.dk
King Buffalo is a trio consisting of vocalist/guitarist Sean McVay, bassist Dan Reynolds and drummer Scott Donaldson. Since forming in 2013, the heavy psych band has established its name via four EPs, and five full-length albums with the latest Regenerator, released in September 2022 (Stickman Records).
FEWS
October 5, 20:30; Loppen, Sydområdet 4B, 1, Cph K; from 135kr; loppen.dk
FEWS formed in 2014 with San Francisco-born Frederick Rundquist at the front, and their noisy post-punk-meets-shoegaze has since the very first single caught the attention of audiences far and wide. In previous albums, they have seen the world through general observations.
Make Do With Now: New Directions in Japanese Architecture
Octobre 6 – Novenber 20; Halmtorvet 27, Cph V; cafx.dk
Introducing the thinking and practices of a new generation of Japanese architects and urbanists that creatively “make do” – with limited resources, found materials, or existing spaces. The curators from the Swiss Architecture Museum will introduce the exhibition on October 6, 16:00.
English Comedy Night
October 6, 20:30; Lygten 2, Cph N; 75kr; billetto.dk
Step into a world of medieval madness with our entirely improvised fantasy comedy show! Join the talented team of comedians at “SuperCut: A Knight To Remember” as they take you on a wild journey filled with laughter and adventure.
Sofar Sounds Show
October 7, 18:30; secret location; 177kr; sofarsounds.com
Some incredible sounds from the best band in Copenhagen are expected. It is a concert to discover new rising stars. The location will be revealed 36 hours before the show.
Bøssehuset Cabaret
October 7, 20:00; Bøssehuset, Mælkevejen 69D, Cph K; 69-100kr; place2book.com
The Cabaret theme is “at our age” due to the fact that the house is now an older lady of 50 years. There will only be 30 tickets on sale for each performance for DKK 69, and with these tickets, you secure the best seats in front of the stage. In addition, there will be limited sales of tickets for the cheap rows at the door for DKK 100 on the evening itself.
Green Market
October 8, 10:00-15:00; Lithuania Square, Cph V; free adm; brugbyen.nu
Grønt Marked is a non-profit association that works to contribute to a more sustainable food system with stronger communities around good, local food. At each market, you can meet 15-20 small local farmers and food producers who bring seasonal vegetables and fruits, goat cheese, cider, eggs, flowers, meat from responsibly raised animals and much more.
Sister with transistors
October 8, 19:00; Kapelvej 44, Cph N, free adm; facebook.com
Sisters With Transistors (2020) shows rare testimonies and archive footage of female pioneers in electronic music. The documentary unravels a unique emancipation struggle and narrates the evolution of electronic music, restoring the central role of women in this journey.
LINA Conference: Alliances for a Resourceful City
October 9-10; The Royal Danish Academy, Philip De Langes Allé 10, Cph K; free adm; cafx.dk
LINA’s members and featured emerging talents will step in for this year’s LINA Conference hosted by CAFx. It is an opportunity to connect and catch up with the most topical conversation in architecture.
For news of other events coming up in the Copenhagen area, check out the new Copenhagen Post calendar here.
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