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It’s January in Copenhagen: After everything that 2020 has or hasn’t been, many of us are probably more than excited about the first month of the new year. January 2021 will not be as light hearted as we may have hoped, but with the right precautions we will be able to enjoy all that Copenhagen has to offer. From exhibitions to digital talks and workshops, there’s plenty going on in the city that can help you to get over the darkness.
Here are the best events in Copenhagen happening this month, including things to do inside when you can’t go out:
Thursday 14th January
Aha! reads with AIESEC
If you’ve ever considered joining a book club, then this is your chance! Get together with other book enthusiasts to discuss the plot, characters, styles, authors, and everything in between – safely from home via Zoom. Every second Thursday of the month at 6 pm.
Friday 15th – Saturday 16th January
Building workshop for women and gender minorities by Log Ladies
Want to start the new year with a new hobby? Join Log Ladies’ two-day building workshop for women and other gender minorities and learn how to build a piece of furniture. The goal is for you to expand your knowledge of materials and hand tools, so you can take your skills home. Learn more on the website!
Saturday 16th January
Busigirl Virtual Career Club
Want to find out how to boost your career while meeting a range of talented, passionate businesswomen? The Busigirl virtual career club is hosting a kick-off event for the year including talks on investment pitching, how to be a “hype woman,” and how to network better. Tickets are 199 DKK and the event will take place from 10 am – 3 pm. Launched by Impression PR founder Terese Ask, Busigirl is a successful podcast and career club with the aim of helping women improve their business knowledge and networks.
Sunday 17th – Wednesday 20th January
Winter Holiday: The Big Treasure Hunt
The Royal Library houses a wide variety of treasures that give a glimpse into past times, ranging from letters over diaries to drawings by famous personalities such as H.C. Andersen or Karen Blixen. For the winter holidays, the library offers daily treasure hunts that invite you to explore them. Daily from 10 am to 4 pm, participation is free.
Sunday 17th January
H.C. Andersen Walk for kids and adults
Follow famous writer H.C. Andersen’s foot steps through Copenhagen and learn how this beautiful city of ours has shaped him and his works. The walk begins at Marmorkirken at 9 am and ends with a film screening at Grand Teatret around 12 noon. Tickets are available from 125 DKK via Billetto.
Monday 18th – Monday 25th January
Selected Works Festival for the Independent Field of Performing Arts
Selected Works is dedicated to presenting various types of performing arts genres and aims to give visibility to the artistic value of the field of independent performing arts. Experience new as well as experienced artists with different backgrounds, ranging from choreography over physical theatre, artistic text, and performance, to sound art and visual arts. Learn more on the festival website.
Wednesday 20th January
Tour in the Historic University Square
Explore some of the city’s oldest and most interesting buildings at this guided tour. The tour takes place in the University Square at Frue Plads and rush from 3 to 4:30 pm. The University of Copenhagen has been located in the Latin Quarter in the heart of the city since 1479. Among the houses to be visited is the Consistory House from approximately 1420, perhaps Copenhagen’s oldest house. The tour is conducted by the associate professor, Ph.D. Morten Fink-Jensen from the University of Copenhagen. Tickets are 100 DKK.
Thursday 21st – Friday 22nd January
Romeo and Juliet at Der Kongelige Teater
Experience the tragic love story between Romeo and Juliet performed as a captivating ballet. Most of us know Shakespeare’s tale of this couple in love that can only be united in death, but whether you already know the storyline or have heard of it, Neumeier’s interpretation will be a treat. From 8 to 10 pm.
Thursday 21st January
Dansk Modular at H15
Dive into the world of electronic music at this special concert presented by Dansk Modular and H15! Four artists will perform in a conversational fashion and on their own modular synthesizers. A modular synthesizer is designed and built by the musician performing on it. It’s structure is often impermanent, and the results are non-deterministic, which is rare for electronic music. Sounds interesting? We think so! Experience it for yourself; tickets cost 100 DKK and the evening starts at 7 pm.
PLATFORM | Looking at me looking at you
Arden Asbæk Gallery is relaunching as a contemporary art space, presenting new and emerging talents as part of its new exhibition concept PLATFORM. Join the opening of the first first exhibition featuring Caroline H. Thon, Josefine Winding, and Luna Scales. Through painting, sculpture, and video, the three artists explore themes such as body image . From 5 pm.
Monday 25th January
CineWine #15 at Råhuset
If you like movies and wine then this one’s for you! Get together with other cinephiles and enjoy some of the best movies ever made with a glass of wine (or two) in your hand. From 6:30 pm.
Friday 29th January
CLUB SODA #2.1
ClubSoda returns to Basement and serves you a mix of disco, afro, boogie, funk, house, dub and other genre-dodging vibrations that move mind and body. Get ready for a good time from 9 pm. Tickets cost 60 DKK and can be bought at the door with MobilePay or cash.
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