Program for September 7-13 2015
Family Days - it s free and fun! Family Days is a brand new one-week festival organized by International House Copenhagen in collaboration with a large number of libraries, culture houses and sports clubs throughout Copenhagen. This is your chance to dig into the countless culture and leisure activities available in Copenhagen with your entire family. Come and try indoor playgrounds, children s theatre, city walks, free lessons in badminton, tennis, football, yoga, rhythmics and much more! INTERNATIONAL HOUSE - Let s guide you to an active life International House Copenhagen aims to make your life as a new Copenhagener as easy as possible. Here you can get help to get your life started in Copenhagen, get your paperwork sorted out, participate in social and professional events, and get advice on finding a job as well as leisure time activities. At International House, you can also participate in our weekly free Leisure Guidance and a wide range of New to Denmark-events. Please visit www.ihcph.dk or www.international.kk.dk to find more information about Copenhagen life and leisure time activities.
Monday, September 7th Say hello to the animals in ByOasen Monday, September 7th at 14:00-17:00 Come and say hello to the animals in the city farm in Nørrebro. We will give you a tour of the farm and invite kids to take part in activities at the manned playground. ByOasen is just one of more than 20 manned playgrounds in Copenhagen. The playground is manned by pedagogical staff, and they make sure to turn any playground visit into a special experience with activities and fun equipment. www.byoasen.dk Where: ByOasen, Møllegade 25 C, Nørrebro Meeting point: The orangery in the middle of the park Running session with Sparta Motion Monday, September 7th at 16:00-17:30 Running is fun especially if it takes place within a casual and friendly running community! The popular running club Sparta Motion invites you and your family to try a free running session in the beautiful Fælledparken. Before heading off, the trainer will give an introduction to the club and its activities. Sparta has training teams for both new and experienced runners. Please wear sports clothing and running shoes or make sure to bring a padlock, if you wish to use lockers and changing facilities. www.motion.sparta.dk (minimum age 3) Where: Sparta s Club House, Gunnar Nu Hansens Plads 11, Østerbro
Music and rhythmics for children aged 2-3 Monday, September 7th at 16:30-17:15 Come enjoy an amusing music and play session with your child. Together with the experienced rhythm instructor Amanda Schou we will play, sing and dance. The session i is for children aged 2-3 and their parents. Please sign up at: ph@aof-hovedstaden.dk www.aof.dk Where: Kildevældsskolen, Bellmansgade 5A, Frederiksberg Who: Children aged 2-3 years Please sign up at: ph@aof-hovedstaden.dk Music and rhythmics for children aged 4-5 Monday, September 7th at 17:30-18:15 Come enjoy an amusing music and play session with your child. Together with the experienced rhythm instructor Amanda Schou we will play, sing and dance. The session i is for children aged 4-5 and their parents. Please sign up at ph@aof-hovedstaden.dk www.aof.dk Where: Kildevældsskolen, Bellmansgade 5A, Frederiksberg Who: Children aged 4-5 years
Volleyball lesson with Amager VK Amager VK is a club with teams of all ages and levels, playing indoor as well as outdoor. Focus is placed on the joy of team play, where players are inspired to develop and grow. Amager VK is also a social club, both inside and outside the court. Please contact David Saturnin-Mézière at 4ad4ever@ gmail.com, if you are interested in a free volleyball lesson during Family Days. www.amagervolley.dk (minimum age 3) Where: Englandsvej 61, Amager Tuesday, September 8th Bonfire and bread twists in Valbyparken Tuesday, September 8th at 12:00-15:00 Bring your kids for a unique experience at the playground and bonfire in Valbyparken. The lovely, vast park just outside Valby is perfect for picnic, playing, ball games, kite flying etc. with a fantastic nature playground. The playground is manned by pedagogical staff that turn a playground visit into a special experience with activities and fun equipment. Please note that the activities will be cancelled in case of rain. Where: The Nature Playground in Valbyparken, Hammelstrupvej 41, Kbh SV
musmik.dk MusMik Baby Music free trial lesson Tuesday, September 8th at 14:05-14:50 MusMik is a music school for babies and toddlers, and they offer a free trial lesson for babies aged 4-11 months. They sing songs, dance, do knee rides, blow bubbles, use colored scarfs, lots of balls and small rhythmic instruments! The activities revolve around the parent and child, stimulating the musicality, motor function and senses. This is also a nice way for parents to get together. Please contact MusMik to sign up for the class: marie@musmik.dk. www.musmik.dk Who: Babies aged 4-11 months and their parents Where: Ringstedgade 4, Østerbro Storytelling in Italian Tuesday, September 8th at 16:30-17:15 The talented artist and storyteller Alessandra Sicuro will tell her intriguing stories in the beautiful Italian language, inviting children to make their own drawings by using their imagination and creative expression. Culture Østerbro hosts monthly storytelling events, film clubs etc. www.bibliotek.kk.dk Where: Østerbro Library, Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 19 Who: Children aged 5-10, parents are welcome
Welcome to the Exiles! Tuesday, September 8th at 18:00-19:00 Though DTU Exiles Rugby is the official rugby club of the Technical University of Denmark, the team is not limited to DTU students or employees only. Danes and foreigners, ladies and men, tall and small, fit and out of form, experienced and curious... Everyone willing to discover a renowned team sport and an exclusive warm atmosphere is invited to try rugby with us! We currently have two teams: The Exiles Seniors play in the Danish 1st Division and the Exiles Ladies play in the Danish women s Division. The team has nationalities from all over the world, and the official team language is English. Equipment: Training clothes that can get dirty (T-shirt, shorts), running shoes or boots, mouthguard (not necessary at first training) www.exiles.dk Where: DTU DTU Rugby Pitch, Henrik Dams Allé, building 230, 2800 Kongens Lyngby Contact for the Men s team: seniors@exiles.dk Contact for the Ladies team: ladies@exiles.dk Wednesday, September 9th Kidz Filmz at The Main Library Wednesday, September 9th at 10:00-11:00 Join us for three great animated films of which one is about a witch and her broom. What happens when a witch invites her animal friends to join her on her flying broom and the broom ends up breaking? Come find out while you enjoy coffee, lemonade and delicious snacks. Please sign up at hovbou@kff.kk.dk www.bibliotek.kk.dk Who: Children aged 3-6, parents are welcome Where: The Main Library, The Children s Section, Krystalgade 15, 2nd floor
MusMik Music School free trial lesson for toddlers Wednesday, September 9th at 10:20-11:00 MusMik is a music school for babies and toddlers, and they offer a free trial lesson for toddlers aged 1-2,5 years. They sing songs, dance, do knee rides, blow bubbles, use colored scarfs, lots of balls and small rhythmic instruments! The activities revolve around the parent and child, stimulating the musicality, motor function and senses. This is also a nice way for parents to get together. Sign up at MusMik.dk and write Family days, free lesson in the comment box. We will cancel your payment. www.musmik.dk Who: Toddlers aged 1-2,5 years and their parents Where: Ringstedgade 4, Østerbro Dancing with World Wide Women Wednesday, September 9th at 11:00-12:00 Have you ever seen an old chapel turned into a modern dance studio? This is your chance! Dansekapellet (The Dance Chapel) is located in a beautifully renovated old chapel, offering a wide range of dance styles for both children and adults. This Wednesday revolves around women and world dance, so make sure to bring along all the ladies you know for a free and fun dance class. www.dansekapellet.dk Where: Dansekapellet, Bispebjerg Torv 1 Who: Women of all ages
I am Uppercut Dance Theater Wednesday, September 9th at 12:00-13:00 I am is a swirling journey through wonderland on a warm and thoughtless summer day, where the audience is invited along Alice s eventful journey through formation and exploration. It is a highly vertiginous trip, revolving around human instincts, sensibility and feelings. Free tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis at CR9C@kff.kk.dk. www.dansekapellet.dk Where: Dansekapellet, Bispebjerg Torv 1 Who: Children (minimum age 9) Say hello to the farm animals in Remiseparken Wednesday, September 9th at 14:00-17:00 Say hello to the animals at the city farm in Nørrebro. We will give you a tour of the farm, and kids are invited to take part in activities at the manned playground. ByOasen is one out of more than 20 manned playgrounds in Copenhagen. The playground is manned by pedagogical staff that turn a playground visit into a special experience with activities and fun equipment. www.bonderen.dk Where: The farm in Remiseparken, Peder Lykkesvej 71-73, 2300 Kbh. S. Meeting point in front of the farm house.
Try Sport Stacking! Wednesday, September 9th at 16:15-17:15 Sport Stacking is not only fun it is also surprisingly easy to get started with! You improve your reflexes and concentration while having a blast, and it s up to you whether you compete against yourself or others. This is your chance to give it a try with Copenhagen and Frederiksberg Sport Stacking Clubs! www.thekssk.dk Where: Bülowsvej-Hallen, Bülowsvej 34, Frederiksberg Badminton with Amager Badminton Club Wednesday, September 9th at 20:20-21:30 Claimed to be the world s fastest racquet sport, badminton is both aerobic and fun! So if you are ready to get fit while having fun, this is your chance to try a free session with Amager Badminton Club. The club has its own hall with badminton courts and modern facilities, where both adults and children can train in teams. Please sign up at mail@amagerbadmintonclub.dk. www.amagerbadmintonklub.dk Where: Markmandsgade 8, Amager
Thursday, September 10th Good Morning Yoga Thursday, September 10th at 8:00-9:00 Dansekapellet (The Dance Chapel) is a modern dance studio located in a beautifully renovated old chapel, offering yoga classes, theater and concerts in addition to a diverse range of dance classes. This is your chance to try their popular yoga classes for free. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis at cr9c@kff.kk.dk. www.dansekapellet.dk Where: Dansekapellet, Bispebjerg Torv 1 (minimum age 12) Vesterbro City Walk Thursday, September 10th at 11:00-12:30 Join us for a walk through one of Copenhagen s most distinct neighborhoods, Vesterbro, and learn about its old and new features. Experience the old shooting range, which was previously reserved for the city s peaks, but now serves as a public park and playground, and follow in the tracks of a former stream that ran directly through the area. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis at CC21@kff.kk.dk www.copenhagen.dk Meeting point: Museum of Copenhagen, Vesterbrogade 59
Free figure skating Thursday, September 10th (At 17:00-17:45 for children aged 4-9. At 17:45-18:30 for children aged 9 and older) Copenhagen s Figure Skating Club (Skøjteklub København) would like to welcome you to try figure skating for free. You can borrow skates or bring your own and try figure skating with some of Denmark s best coaches. Previous skating experience is not required, and kids and adults of all ages and levels are welcome! There is no need to sign up beforehand. We look forward to seeing you on the ice! www.sk-kbh.dk Where: Sionsgade 15, Østerbro. The rink is located just behind Østre Gasværk Theatre and is most easily accessible via Nyborggade. Who: Children of all ages Friday, September 11th Good Morning Yoga Friday, September 11th at 8:30-9:30 Dansekapellet (The Dance Chapel) is a modern dance studio located in a beautifully renovated old chapel, offering yoga classes, theater and concerts in addition to a diverse range of dance classes. This is your chance to try their popular yoga classes for free. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis at cr9c@kff.kk.dk. www.dansekapellet.dk Where: Dansekapellet, Bispebjerg Torv 1 (minimum age 12)
Come try the children s traffic playground Friday, September 11th at 10:00-16:00 The Children s Traffic Playground in Fælledparken is a perfect place for young and older kids to learn about road safety and traffic rules. To provide realistic traffic simulation, the playground features traffic lights, road signs, road markers, bike paths, petrol stations, and much more. 3 to 6-year-olds are welcome to borrow a bike. The 2-5 year-olds have their own lane, featuring tricycles and Danish Moon-Cars. www.kk.dk/trafiklegepladsen Where: The Traffic playground, Fælledparken, Gunnar Nu Hansens Plads 10, Østerbro Who: Minimum age 3 years Creative workshop: New books from old books Friday, September 11th at 16:00-18:00 Libraries are often packed with dusty, old books, aren t they? This workshop will ensure that instead of being thrown out, these dusty, old books are given new life! Guided by the talented artist Julie Boserup, we use pages from old books to make new books, mini boxes, pocket books, bookmarks and many other useful things. Make sure to join this workshop, if you want to find your inner creativity. Where: Kulturstationen Vanløse, Children s Library, Frode Jakobsens Plads 4
Meet Copenhagen Cricket Club Friday, September 11th at 18:00-19:30 Copenhagen Cricket Club would like to welcome you to try Cricket! Copenhagen Cricket Club was established in 2011 and the association already has more than 200 active members, plus a number of regular supporters, sponsors and partners. We have youth, boys, junior, senior, old boys and girls teams. Please sign up here: sheikh@copenhagencricketclub.dk www.copenhagencricketclub.dk Where: Terrasserne 30, 2700 Brønshøj Saturday, September 12th Sing & Dance with Global Kidz Saturday, September 12th at 10:00-12:00 This is a great chance for parents to enjoy a unique musical experience with their children while getting to know the Danish song tradition better. We will sing, play and dance with the talented young dancers from Global Kidz. At 11.00, we will take a break and bring some Danish hygge into our day with coffee, fresh fruit and delicious cake. Where: Osramhuset, Valhalsgade 4, Nørrebro Who: Children aged 3 and older, parents are welcome
Free figure skating Saturday, September 12th (At 10:45-11:30 for children aged 4-9. At 11:30-12:15 for children aged 9 and older) Copenhagen s Figure Skating Club (Skøjteklub København) would like to welcome you to try figure skating for free. You can borrow skates or bring your own and try figure skating with some of Denmark s best coaches. Previous skating experience is not required, and kids and adults of all ages and levels are welcome! There is no need to sign up beforehand. We look forward to seeing you on the ice! Where: Sionsgade 15, Østerbro. The rink is located just behind Østre Gasværk Theatre and is most easily accessible via Nyborggade. Who: Children of all ages Family workshop at Thorvaldsens Museum Saturday, September 12th at 11:00-13:00 Thorvaldsens Museum is packed with sculptures, patterns and paintings. The museum itself is also full of remarkable shapes, vibrant colors and exciting stories, waiting to be explored! Bring along your family and join this workshop, where we unfold our inner creativity by drawing our experience of the fascinating museum. www.thorvaldsensmuseum.dk Where: Thorvaldsens Museum, Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads 2 Who: Children aged 8 and older, parents are welcome
Brunch, concert and open indoor play ground at Prismen Saturday, September 12th at 11:00-15:00 Join us for an affordable yet delicious brunch at Prismen s lovely café and enjoy a live concert for the young ones at 12:00. The huge indoor playground is open from 11-15, waiting to be explored by playful children. Join us for an action-packed Saturday, where we run, play, climb and swing. www.prismen.kk.dk Where: Prismen, Holmbladsgade 71, Amager In the beginning was the beginning Children s theatre Saturday, September 12th at 11:00-11:45 First there was the word... Hey! A starry sky and a planet. Light and dark. Soil and water. A cardboard box. And anything that grows. And someone who barks. And somebody arguing. And someone who keeps it all carefully in one hand. Come enjoy a space trip to a place not far from here. This is a silent performance without words by the theatre company De røde heste. www.kulturstationen.kk.dk Where: Kulturstationen Vanløse, Heerupsalen, Frode Jakobsens Plads 4 Who: Children aged 4-8
Spicy rhythms and groovy beats live performance by KALAHA Saturday, September 12th at 12.00-13.00 KALAHA is the name of a Danish band that embraces various genres including jazz, afro beat and electronic music. Their repertoire is hot and spicy. The group consists of Emil de Waal on drums, sample pad, percussion and effects, Niclas Knudsen on the guitar, Spejderrobot on various electronic devices and Rumpistol on synthesizers and effects. www.bibliotek.kk.dk Where: Copenhagen Main Library, Krystalgade 15, 1172 København K TRUST: THE TEMPLE, Nikolaj Kunsthal Saturday, September 12th at 13:00-14.30 Experience new and cutting edge visual art in Nikolaj Kunsthal, a welcoming centre for contemporary art in the heart of Copenhagen. Nikolaj Kunsthal is located in the city s third oldest church building and features one of the tallest towers in Copenhagen. Through exercises, play and a dialogue-based tour you will be taken on a journey through the exhibition TRUST: THE TEMPLE presenting three humorous and playful art installations on the notion of trust. Seen and sensed through your childrens perspective we work with different aspects of the exhibition, getting a hands-on experience with questions and themes raised by the artworks and by the participants. www.nikolajkunsthal.dk Where: Nikolaj Kunsthal, Nikolaj Plads 10
Free tennis lessons Saturday, September 12th at 13:00-15:00 Come and visit KFUMs Tennis Club and try a free tennis lesson. You will get information on how to get started and a chance to meet some of our international volunteers, who have joined the club this year. We have 8 fabulous play courts and do our best to create activities and an atmosphere, where players of all levels can get the most out of their game. The club has a thriving social tennis scene and a great track record in junior, senior and veteran competitive leagues on the national tennis scene. We are always happy to welcome new junior and adult members. www.kfum-tennis.dk Where: Nøkkerosevej 23, Kbh NV (minimum age 5) Storytelling in English Saturday, September 12th at 14:00-14:45 The talented and highly experienced storyteller Laura Kamis Wrang will tell stories in English, inviting children to unfold their inner creativity by drawing to the intriguing stories they are told. www.bibliotek.kk.dk Where: Østerbro Library, Dag Hammerskjölds Allé 19 Who: Children aged 5-10, parents are welcome
Sunday, September 13th Belly dance for pregnant women Sunday, September 13th at 10:00-11:00 Dansekapellet (The Dance Chapel) offers dance classes of all styles for both children and adults together with yoga classes, theater and concerts. Pregnant women and their beautiful bellies are celebrated at this free class, inviting both beginners and the experienced to explore the great orient. www.dansekapellet.dk Where: Dansekapellet, Bispebjerg Torv 1 Who: Pregnant women The World of Hans Christian Andersen Sunday, September 13th at 10:00-11:00 and 12:00-13:00 The world famous fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen are delivered in a refreshing manner through this highly creative street theater show. The show is about Andersen s wagon on which he has his lovely, little house. This house is home to his countless fairy tales, which are told each time a door or window is opened. It is packed with everything from puppetry and dance to songs and entertaining stories about princesses, peas, courage and dreams. www.k-i-b.dk Where: Kulturhuset Islands Brygge, Islands Brygge 18 Who: Children (minimum age 3)
Family collage workshop Sunday, September 13th at 11:00-13:30 What matters to you here in life? Have you thought of what historical events define you? Together we will focus on our common cultural heritage together with our individual personal stories. We will cut and paste newspapers, ads, old books and photos, and you are more than welcome to bring your own photos. We will end the workshop with a reception and traditional Danish smørrebrød (open face sandwiches) at 14:00. www.kvarterhuset.kk.dk Where: Kvarterhuset, Jemtelandsgade 3, Amager Sunday Rhythm Sunday, September 13th (At 13:00-13:45 for children aged 0-1. At 14:00-14:45 for children aged 2-4) This is your chance to try Zone2 s Sunday Rhythm accompanied by the talented rhythm instructor Lotte Tænner. She has two exciting courses planned for this special Sunday, where we will have fun singing internationally known songs together. Lotte will also provide general information about her classes and Culture Valby s many other offers for families with children. www.kulturvalby.kk.dk Where: Zone 2, Valby Kulturhus, Valgårdsvej 4, 2nd floor Who: Children aged 0-4, parents and siblings are welcome
Tour of the house - Valby Culture House Sunday, September 13th at 15:00-15:45 Valby Kulturhus is a unique house that offers open ceramics workshop, creative studios and digital facilities in 2D and 3D fabrication through their well-known fabrication laboratory Fablab. Fablab is a creative, hi-tech workshop, where ideas are developed and realized through both prototypes and finished products. This tour of the house gives you the chance to check out Fablab including its newest digital technologies such as laser cutters, 3D printers and CNC machines. The Fablab workshops are all free of charge, requiring only charge for the material used. www.kulturvalby.kk.dk Where: Valby Kulturhus, Valgårdsvej 4, ground floor Meet Kalle the amazing drummer! Kalle Mathiesen One Man Show Sunday, September 13th at 15:00-16:00 The noisy Ramasjang-star Kalle is a classically trained drummer but there is absolutely nothing classical about the way he plays drums! Kalle s philosophy is that there is music in everything and that everything is music. His shows involve balloons, drilling machines, squeaky toys and helmets, and the only thing you can be sure of is that you can t be sure of anything when Kalle is behind the drums. Kalle has entertained children and parents around the entire world with his hilarious yet highly intelligent musical performance. Where: Kulturhuset Islands Brygge, Islands Brygge 18 Presale tickets: DKK 80 at www.k-i-b.dk Tickets at the door: DKK 95
Badminton with Amager Badminton Club Wednesday, September 9th at 17:00-19:00 Claimed to be the world s fastest racquet sport, badminton is both aerobic and fun! So if you are ready to get fit while having fun, this is your chance to try a free session with Amager Badminton Club. The club has its own hall with badminton courts and modern facilities, where both adults and children can train in teams. Please sign up at mail@amagerbadmintonclub.dk. www.amagerbadmintonklub.dk Where: Markmandsgade 8, Amager Fotos: Københavns Kommune - Skøjteklub København - Musmik.dk - Alexander Hjort Jespersen - Thomas Petri - Henrik Sørensen - Thomas Vilhelm - Karolina Zapolska - Ronaldo Diaz - Kai Buchner - Bemandede legepladser København