A Long-ish Week of Happenings: 2–11 May
Edition is out late/early. But better early than never, right?
Hello lovely people!
This week’s edition is both late and early, depending on how you look at it. I was away on vacation and came back to a pile of things that needed sorting (plus I’m setting up my very own ✨home pottery studio✨, so things have been hec-tic to say the least), so last week’s newsletter never made it out.
But I’m making it up to you with this one, which covers everything from May 2 to 11. You’ll find plenty of second-hand markets (they’re basically popping up everywhere), and yes, the Copenhagen Marathon is coming up, so brace yourself for road closures and detours (or grab a foldable chair and a funny sign and set up camp on one of the streets and cheer the runners).
Also, in this week’s edition, you’ll find plenty of pub quizzes, cozy garden/seaside hangouts, concerts, a riders club event where you’ll get to meet new people while riding a bike and have free tacos, and other little city joys that are best enjoyed in spring air. So here we go:
EXPERIENCE&FOOD — Season Opening of Øens Have
Øens Have is an urban farm and restaurant where you can enjoy farm-to-table meals and different activities when the garden is in season. This year’s season opening will have live music, guided tours, refreshing drinks, children’s activities and food but most importantly, first 75 oysters will be free. You can check all the activities in the red link above.
📆 2 May, 16.00 / 💸 Free / 📍 Kbh K.
FOOD DEAL — Oyster Friday & DJ Valdez
If you think Øens Have is a bit far, then you can enjoy some oysters and sparkling wine with DJ tunes right here in the city. Oyster offer is 100 DKK for six oysters. Not a bad deal.
📆 2 May, 16.00 / 💸 Free / 📍 Kbh V.
EXPERIENCE&FOOD — Havnefest på Nordre Toldbod
You know the spring’s here when there’s this many outdoor “fest”s at restaurants around the city. This time Seaside Toldboden is having a happy hour and live music every Friday and Saturday until August!
📆 2-3 May, Check the program details / 💸 Free / 📍 Kbh K.
PARTY — Argentinian Party
Dance to the tunes of the music you like while drinking a glass of Fernet Cola. The entrance is free and beers are cheap.
📆 3 May, 21.00-02.00 / 💸 Free / 📍 Kbh V.
PARTY — Warpigs 10-Year Anniversary
Three days of heavy music, cold beers, and an epic lineup of events. Expect a market, metal bands, metal bingo, exclusive merch, competitions and much more.
📆 1-3 May / 💸 Free / 📍 Kbh V.
WORKSHOP — Echo Market: Imagining Alternative Trading Systems
An alternative market where different things will be exchanged ranging from skills, objects, services, rituals, recipes. You are welcome to bring along something you would want to offer for exchange in the market. Workshop includes lunch and coffee/tea but don’t forget to sign up.
📆 3 May, 12.00-15.00 / 💸 Free / 📍 Kbh N.
FEST — Craftivism Festival 2025
A day filled with upcycling and sustainable clothing consumption! Check the link for all the details of the workshops, they’re pretty interesting.
📆 3 May / 💸 Free / 📍 Kbh Ø.
DANCE — Intro to Lindy Hop
Want to try something fun and new? Join Hepcats Copenhagen for a free introduction to the swing dances "Lindy Hop" and "Charleston". During the 1 hour free class you will learn some fun and simple dance moves and you will also get to meet new people! You do not need a partner to join.
📆 4 May, 15.00-16.00 / 💸 Free / 📍 Kbh K.
EXHIBITION — “Hudsult” / Laura Astrup Larsen
What arouses the desire to see with your fingers? This exhibition focuses on the importance of tactile experiences. Laura Astrup Larsen examines how phenomena such as pleasure, aesthetics and disgust are interconnected and arouse our curiosity.
📆 Until 24 May, check the opening hours / 💸 Free / 📍 Kbh K.
FEST — Festival Malungos 2025
Capoeira Malungos Copenhagen - Contra Mestre Jiló and students invites you to an amazing 3-day Festival event full of wonderful trainings, rodas and live music - samba and delicious food.
📆 2-4 May / 💸 Free (exc. workshops) / 📍 Kbh N.
FEST — ViaValby 2025
This spring festival has already started on 29 April but you can still catch concerts by bands and music projects from schools around the area.
📆 Until 4 May / 💸 Free / 📍 Valby.
QUIZ — Pub Quiz
If you’re looking for a fun night out with your friends, you can reserve a table at Amager Bryghus and show your trivia skills at this pub quiz. There’s no entry fee!
📆 7 May, 19.00 / 💸 Free / 📍 Kbh S.
FESTIVAL — A Colossal Weekend
A yearly celebration of genre crossing, boundary pushing, and experimental music within the realm of ‘heavy’.
📆 8-10 May / 💸 395/480 DKK / 📍 Kbh V.
EXPERIENCE — Pitch Your Friend
Tired of swiping? Let your friends do the matchmaking! Join a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates friendship, where people give short slide presentations about their remarkable single friends to a lively audience of available singles.
📆 9 May, 16.30 / 💸 Free / 📍 Kbh K.
FILM — Europe Day under the stars
On 9 May, everyone will have free access to Filmtaget and Himmelbio, where European Commission’s representation in Denmark will be offering drinks, speeches, and the films “Robot Dreams”, “Rimini” and “Disco Boy” as a celebration of Europe Day. It’s all free, but you need a ticket for the films at the box office.
📆 9 May / 💸 Free / 📍 Kbh K.
NETWORK — “Building Meaningful Connections”
Looking to make real connections beyond small talk? Join Authentic You Me — a social evening for like-minded 30+ professionals who want deeper, more meaningful conversations. Expect small group discussions with curated conversation starters, a welcoming atmosphere, and the chance to form genuine friendships. Two dates: 9 May & 25 May
📆 9 & 25 May / 💸 150 DKK / 📍 Kbh S.
QUIZ — Pub Quiz
Quiz Night with a comedy twist - Expect sharp questions, surprise jokes, and maybe even a few ridiculous prizes. Don’t forget to sign up.
📆 9 May, 19.00 / 💸 Free / 📍 Kbh S.
COMMUNITY — Mate Riders Club
A casual riders club is gathering for a relaxed bike ride around the city! The group will meet at Israel Plads, cycle along the lakes, then stop at Hija de Sanchez at Torvehallerne for free tacos and a chance to hang out and socialize. It’s free to join, but sign-up is required, and the first 30 people to register will receive a goodie bag.
📆 10 May, 11.00 / 💸 Free / 📍 Kbh K.
YOGA — Community Class
A free community class in Byparken where everybody has the opportunity to move their bodies and soak up the spring sun.
📆 10 May, 13.00-13.45 / 💸 Free / 📍 Kbh S.
FOR KIDS — Naturcenter Amager Strand turns 10
A festive day at the beach with kites and activities for the whole family! Kids’ll be building their own kites and fly it on the beach, Catch crabs and small animals, and explore life in the shallow waters. There’s free cake for the first 300 people and free coffee for everyone all day.
📆 11 May, 10.00-15.00 / 💸 Free / 📍 Kbh S.
EXPERIENCE — Yoga & Art: Drawing Abstract Portraits
A 45-minute yoga class and afterwards there’ll be a 45-minute session of drawing by creating abstract portraits. Class is taught in English.
📆 3&11 May / 💸 100 DKK / 📍 Kbh V.
TASTING — German Wine Days
I find these “wine days” events to be usually geared towards people in the food&drinks industry but there’s nothing that stops the rest of us from attending them :)
📆 11 May / 💸 300 DKK / 📍 Kbh N.
This Week’s Flea Markets
All the flea markets are in full swing nowadays, so here’s a quick recap of the most popular ones around Copenhagen this week!
Jægersborggade Loppemarked - 4 May - Jægersborggade 28
Det Grønne Loppemarked - 4 May - Jagtvej 16
Loppemarked på Bryggen - 4 May - Islands Brygge 18
Rita Blå's Lopper - 4 May - Sønder Boulevard 53
Gentofte Loppemarked - 4 May - Bregnegårdsvej 2
Bonus: Grønt Marked - 4 May - Havnegade 30 (This one’s a farmer’s market so definitely check it out!)
That’s it for this week. As you might have guessed already, I won’t be sending out another edition this Saturday (3 May) but I’ll see you next Saturday, as always.
If you have any events you might want to share with fellow Copenhageners, feel free to send them my way, and I’ll add your event to an upcoming edition! You can reach me by email or by leaving a comment or simply a message!
Have a nice one!
Opening of a new Craft studio, Friday 9 May kl. 16-20
https://facebook.com/events/s/abningsfest-hos-kit-company-cr/9622282554530050/