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Hello, friends!
After a six-month break, Denmark Happenings is finally back! If you’ve been here before, thanks for sticking around ❤ And if you’re new, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.
For the newcomers, I’ll explain how it works — old-timers, feel free to scroll down to the events. This little newsletter is my way of helping you cut through the noise to find some cultural events happening in Denmark. I mostly focus on affordable (or better yet, free!) events because, well, living in this country alone cost a little fortune as it is :) Each event gets a quick shout-out with the date, name, a short description, and the cost. That’s it. If you want more info, you’ll need to click the links. (Think of these as shortcuts to the good stuff.)
And for those of you who are curious, here’s some personal stuff about why I’ve been gone. Honestly, it’s been a mix of things. First, I moved (which is always chaos and I’m sure you can relate). Then I got lazy (you know how that goes too). On top of that, I wasn’t feeling really great, and, well, the world felt heavy — it still does. It’s hard to find joy in sharing when everything feels like a mess. But life, ever so slowly, goes on, and I want to go on, too.
This newsletter has always been a little light for me, and from what I hear, it helps many of you as well. Knowing it helps people connect, discover, and feel more at home in Denmark is pretty damn cool, tbh. So here I am, diving back in to bring you the cultural events this country has to offer.
Finding and listing these events takes a lot of time though. It’s just my lonely self over here, scrolling, researching, and curating. If you enjoy what I share, a little appreciation goes a long way! Send me a message, share the newsletter with a friend, leave a comment from time to time. It means the world.
Also, if you know of any events you think would be great for the newsletter, feel free to reach out! And here’s something new: if you’d like to share your artwork or passion project or something that makes you happy about life in Denmark —an event, a little story, a photo, or anything you want to share with people— send it my way (denmarkhappenings@gmail.com). I’d love to include shout-outs at the end of my newsletters to boost your work or amplify your voice, and to help build a sense of community as well.
I’m glad to be back at it. Let’s dive in, shall we?
🎬FILM: Jan 2-Mar 14 — Danish Film 2024: Seven films and stories that show the range of Danish film industry. No subtitles as far as I can gather, so beware. — Copenhagen, 100 DKK
🎬FILM: Jan 5-Mar 27 — Black/White: Modern black and white films by Jim Jarmusch, Pawel Pawlikowski, Spike Lee, Miguel Gomez and others. Subtitles are in Danish so you might wanna check the language of the film first. — Copenhagen, 100 DKK
🖼EXHIBITION: Jan 10-Feb 1 — “No Man is an Island”: Three renowned artists from Lønstrup in North Jutland invite the audience to a dialogue between man and nature. The exhibition is inspired by the impressive landscape at Lønstrup Klint and focuses on the necessity of rethinking our interaction with nature for the sake of the future. Think sculptural ceramics, and underwater photographs. — Copenhagen, Free
🖼EXHIBITION: Jan 12-Feb 9 — Koloristerne 2025: Spanning different generations and media the shows’ aim is to reflect on the complex challenges of contemporary world; to create a space for investigations and original artistic manifestations and to challenge and transform traditional ways of working. During the exhibition period the artists of the association Koloristerne will be arranging guided tours, musical events and artist talks. — Copenhagen, 70/50 DKK
🎬FILM: Jan 14-Mar 9 — “Machine Boys”: Experience new film work from the Venice Biennale. Karimah Ashadu paints an explosive portrait of a group of motorcycle riders in Nigeria who continue to operate their business despite the official ban on motorcycle taxis. This wild, performative ride draws connections between the representation of masculinity and the vulnerability of this precarious working class.— Copenhagen, 90/50 DKK
💃DANCE: Jan 17-Feb 28 — Dancing for Pairs: Classes for different genres of dancing every Friday at Absalon. If you’ve been meaning to visit Absalon, you might wanna give this event a chance. — Copenhagen, 60 DKK
👶FOR KIDS: Jan 18, 19, 25, 26 — Birds of the Beach: You can look forward to a day full of bird watching, also you’ll have a chance to make bird prints, and bird masks, and also dissect some birds. Yup :) — Copenhagen, Free
🎬FILM: Jan 18-Mar 6 — Philosophy Film Festival 2025: Appeals to both film lovers who are looking for films with intellectual and philosophical dimensions, and to those who are interested in reflecting on themes such as identity, ethics, morality, technology and society. There will also be introductions and philosophical conversations before some films but they’re in Danish. — Copenhagen, 115 DKK
🎉FESTIVAL: Jan 21-25 — Det Frie Felts Festival 2025: Showcases various performing arts formats, genres, and expressions while raising visibility for artists and their works from the independent field. It’s a bit late to announce for the Copenhagen leg, as it is finished here, but those of you in Aarhus, you might wanna check the program. — Aarhus
🎬FILM: Jan 22-Jan 26 — Copenhagen Silent Film Festival 2025: This one’s pretty cool. Festival includes well-known and beloved classics by Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton… Danish maestro Lars Fjeldmose at the piano. There will be works by Danish directors as well. — Copenhagen, 115 DKK
🎬FILM: Jan 26 — Asian Sundays: “Fist of Legend”: A cosy film night at Huset. — Copenhagen, 70 DKK
🎵PERFORMANCE: Copenhagen Drummers Tour: A performance with lights and visual effects. It’s all over Denmark so check the venues and dates in the link. — All over Denmark
🖼EXHIBITION: Until April 11 — “9-5, 5-9”: A new exhibition space opens in Nordvest, and this is the opening exhibition. It explores excessive online culture and presence as well as ‘real-world’ trolling and disruption. It is an investigation of tags and interventions, places and non-places. — Copenhagen, Free
🖼EXHIBITION & TALKS: Until April 27 — “In the Past We Made History”: In 2015, Europe experienced a large refugee and migrant crisis with over one million people seeking refuge. This exhibition is an artistic inquiry in the form of an archive, focusing on strategies of remembering and bearing witness which are often left out of collective memory or official history writing. Consisting of oral history, photography, photogrammetry, and film installations, the archive forms a living tapestry as it continues to open itself up to change and transformation. Check the link to see the dates for the talks. — Copenhagen, 40/20 DKK
🎨ARTS&CRAFTS: Every Sunday — Sunday Sketch: Croquis drawing with models changing positions in every few minutes. There’s no teaching though. — Copenhagen, 80 DKK
🧶ARTS&CRAFTS: Every Monday — Knitting Club: Get together with other souls who knit, crochet, sew or embroider. — Copenhagen, Free
These are all the events I could gather in a few hours (did I mention this work takes time?). I hope you find something that adds a little fun to your week. As always, if you have any events to share or just want to say hi (or send good vibes), you know where to find me.
Until next week, folks!
Great that you are back! Missed this! Thanks for all your efforts
Great to see you back Cicek :)