
Will The Handmaid's Tale Really Happen in Denmark?
Journalist Sanne Gottlieb and podcast host Henriette Tybjerg discuss rising misogyny, women's health and the structures shaping women's lives today.

Journalist Sanne Gottlieb and podcast host Henriette Tybjerg discuss rising misogyny, women's health and the structures shaping women's lives today.

Lind & Lahme Bogklub explores masculinity and male life through five authors discussing strength, vulnerability, ambitions, and identity at Roskilde Library.

A ten-week beginner's wheel throwing course with ceramicist Szabina Lócki. Learn centering, shaping, trimming, and glazing techniques, and take home your own ceramic pieces.

A lecture on the Amager Railway's colourful history, from factory transport to its notorious role in moving latrines from Copenhagen, told through photographs and archival research.

A reading group discussing Albert Camus' 'The Stranger' with librarian-led conversation at Kjellerup Library.

A monthly literature club at Viruphuset where members discuss books, share recommendations, and meet authors. No prior reading experience needed - just bring your interest and enjoy the coffee.

A sound bath and mindfulness session with Anne Viese on Østerbro, open to all levels with no prior experience needed.

A children's music lecture series where musicians from Randers Chamber Orchestra and Peter Elmelund guide young listeners through music history, exploring pieces from around the world.

Author Kirsten Thorup discusses her novels about war and human breakdown with literature critic Klaus Rothstein at ARoS.

Documentary filmmaker Kaspar Astrup Schröder presents clips from his Japanese films and discusses isolation and everyday life in Japan with the audience.

Tapping specialist Lars Mygind presents a humorous talk on personal development at Solvognen in Odense.

A sound bath and mindfulness session with Anne Viese on Østerbro. No experience needed - just come and listen to soothing sounds and guided practice.

Spiritual medium Marianne Larsen demonstrates her psychic abilities and conveys messages from the spiritual world at a clairvoyance evening at Folkehjem in Aabenraa.

Helene Weinkouff Barsøe and Alice Højer Christensen present their book on digestive health, explaining how symptoms like bloating and fatigue often result from multiple factors accumulated over time.

Anthropologist Inger Anneberg discusses pigs as intelligent beings and Denmark's relationship with farm animals, drawing on her book 'Hele svineriet'.

Free legal first-aid clinic at Ringsted Library. Drop in for verbal advice on common legal matters from a lawyer.

A lecture exploring Depeche Mode's landmark 1986 album 'Black Celebration', tracing how songs become electronic arrangements - with live singing and no technical knowledge required.

A lecture on French author Delphine de Vigan, exploring family, memory, and vulnerability in her bestselling novels, delivered in accessible French by literature instructor Morgane Dahrup-Andersson.

Free chess lessons for children every Thursday at Rentemestervej, where they learn rules, tactics, and fundamental playing techniques.

A sensory-based movement class for babies aged 3-9 months and their parents, led by a motor skills specialist.

A reading club for primary-school children featuring read-alouds, book discussions, and refreshments. Free and no registration needed.

A guided tour through Copenhagen's State Archives exploring the city's hidden histories, uncomfortable documents, and forgotten stories spanning from the Middle Ages to today.

Steffen Rasmussen, founder of Paradigmeskiftet, discusses social work in Aarhus and invites dialogue on the challenges and collaborations shaping the city.

Free entrepreneur café where you can get advice from professional consultants and meet other business founders.

Free professional advice and sparring for fundraisers at Frivilligcenter Lemvig.

Maria reads aloud from a prose text and poem, then the group discusses the work together. Free coffee and tea included.

Hands-on workshop on MeshCore and LoRa technology for beginners. Learn to set up mesh networks and test device communication without mobile networks.

A lecture exploring the role of language in daily life, presented at SEF in Svendborg.

A hands-on introductory ceramics course at Håndværkeriet in Haderslev, teaching you to work independently with clay.

First aid course for infants and toddlers with paramedic Jacob Lynge, covering resuscitation, airway obstruction, and common accidents in young children.

Practical first aid course for infants and toddlers with paramedic Jacob Lynge, covering resuscitation, airway obstruction, and common childhood accidents.

Free guidance on everyday digital challenges including email, photos, online booking, and bus tickets. No advance booking needed - just drop in at Herning Library.

Free homework help and conversation training for people with refugee or immigrant backgrounds, offered by volunteers from Tusindfryd under Dansk Flygtningehjælp.

Volunteer guide Jens leads Thursday tours of Danmarks Tekniske Museum, showcasing classic cars, aircraft, a space capsule, and a model railway.

A relaxed shared reading and discussion group where short texts are read aloud and participants talk about the themes they explore.

Free IT help and coffee at Smørum Library for anyone needing assistance with computers, smartphones, or tablets.

A guided reading circle where a text is read aloud and participants discuss their thoughts and reactions. No preparation required.

Free chess lessons for children every Thursday at Rentemestervej, where Jonas teaches the rules, gameplay, and tactics. Registration required.

A DIY community workshop space for sound, music, and synthesizer enthusiasts. Open every Thursday at Valby Kulturhus.

Free legal consultation offering guidance on everyday legal questions.

Extended pose model studies for all skill levels. Bring your own materials and work in your preferred medium - oils, acrylics, drawing, watercolor, or charcoal.

Free legal advice from Copenhagen Lawyers' Legal Aid every Tuesday and Thursday. Anonymous oral consultation without advance booking.

Drop-in digital help session where volunteers assist with apps, passwords, device security, and smartphone features.

A sensory and movement class for babies aged 3-9 months and their parents, led by a motor skills specialist.

Free IT support for iPhone, iPad and Windows at Ikast Library every Thursday afternoon. Bring your own device.

Open reading community for adults at Brønshøj Library where participants read and discuss literature without preparation or registration required.

A guided reading group where volunteers lead discussions about short prose texts and poems, with free refreshments provided.

A children's librarian visit for childminders and nurseries with children aged 1-3. Picture books are read aloud, songs are sung, and library cards are registered. Free, but registration required.

A morning gathering where an adult educator reads short stories and poems aloud to people on leave or between jobs, followed by informal discussion over breakfast.

A monthly book discussion group that meets on the first Thursday at Gundsømagle Library. Free entry for all readers.

Parent café on infant sleep with health visitors. Presentation on sleep rhythms, age-appropriate needs, and practical tips, followed by peer discussion.

Free advice event for entrepreneurs offering short consultations with professional advisors on business start-up, finance, and marketing, plus networking with other founders.

An open reading circle at Brønshøj Library where adults read aloud together and discuss literature. Free entry, no registration needed.

An open writing community for all levels and genres, where participants write freely, share feedback, and inspire each other.

A one-off book club at Herning Library discussing Johannes V. Jensen's classic novel, open to anyone interested in reading and conversation.

Librarians from Herning present Christmas reading recommendations, carols, and a craft activity. Free event with refreshments and a Christmas story.

A reading café discussion of Iben Mondrup's trilogy conclusion 'Bjørn', where Tabita journeys to Greenland to find her biological mother. No registration needed.

Health visitors host a parents' café on infant sleep with practical advice and opportunities to share experiences with other families.

An art historian leads a guided tour of an exhibition on Danish mushrooms while a chef prepares a two-course meal, enjoyed together afterwards at the café.

Steen Zoffmann explores the history of church ships - wooden models hung by seafarers in Danish churches as votive offerings for safe passage. A cultural history lecture on maritime tradition and faith.

An evening of natural wines from Central and Eastern Europe at Café Sonja, hosted by Høtoft with tapas.

Kaj from Casa de Kristina shares the story of Portuguese port wine from vineyard to glass, paired with a traditional gift game.

Swedish and Danish authors discuss grief and literature's power to express the inexpressible in this cross-Nordic conversation moderated by poet Mette Moestrup.

An IT café where volunteers help seniors with digital questions and challenges. Coffee, cake and a welcoming atmosphere await.

Free everyday advice for refugees and people with an ethnic minority background, offered by volunteers from the Danish Refugee Council.

An informal rock music gathering where participants bring songs, play them, and discuss both classic and overlooked artists.

Volunteers help citizens navigate digital self-service solutions like borger.dk and SKAT at Gilleleje Library every Thursday afternoon.

A guided introduction to the special exhibition about artist Christine Swane at Nivaagaards Malerisamling.

Weekly queer wrestling and theatrical performance workshop at Warehouse9, where you learn spectacular bumps, stage combat, and character building inspired by camp aesthetics and melodrama.

Volunteers from Dansk Flygtningehjælp offer free practical advice to refugees on official letters, job applications, and residence permits.

A volunteer reading guide leads shared readings of fiction at Helsinge Library, where participants discuss the texts without any preparation required.

A writing community for young people aged 12-25 with writing exercises, guest authors, and refreshments.

A relaxed book club for teenagers aged 13-16 where members share recommendations and discuss their reading without pressure.

Book club for parents on parental leave at Kalundborg Library, where children are welcome. Four autumn meetings with reading, adult conversation, drinks and snacks.

A monthly reading session for adults featuring fiction and stories from the museum's collections, with time for conversation over coffee.

The podcast Dialog med Universet takes its channeling evening on the road in open mic format, where the audience asks questions and the host channels answers from various consciousnesses.

A Christmas programme for school classes in grades 0-3 at Museum Østjylland Randers, where children meet a museum educator, scents, sounds and Christmas stories in the museum's Christmas exhibition.

Table Tennis Denmark's closing seminar for the 12 clubs involved in the VELUX FONDEN project, including lunch at Scandic Odense.

Informal Danish conversation club at the library where participants practice speaking in a relaxed setting and meet new people.

Free workshop for FAOD members on building professional networks and working strategically with visibility, led by designer Stine Mikkelsen.

Free legal advice from the Student Council for anyone with questions about housing, employment, and personal rights.

K21 Portrait is an art group dedicated to drawing and painting people. Participants work with pencil, brush, and watercolor, take turns as model and artist, and develop their skills through regular practice and feedback.

A guided tour of Silkeborg Efterskole with discussion of the school's values, daily life and educational programmes. Open to families.

A guided group reading session at Odense's main library where a librarian reads an unfamiliar text aloud and participants discuss it together.

Free homework café where volunteers from Matematikcenter help with mathematics from year 7 to A-level.

An evening of deceased contact and sound healing led by Mia Safehaven and Heidi Haslund Lauritsen in Holbæk.

Red Cross volunteers help students with homework at Herlev Library on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Bring your school bag and drop in.

A conversation club for practicing Korean and Danish language and culture, meeting every other Thursday at Hovedbiblioteket in Odense.

A sketch evening for all levels hosted by HVIDOVRE KUNST. Bring your own drawing materials and join fellow artists for an evening of figure drawing.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

Learn to design your own sweaters with knit designer Albert Reinholdt Østergaard in this hands-on workshop focused on simple techniques and creative color play.

A practical course in singing bowls and sound therapy, where you learn to work with frequencies and resonance. Hands-on experience with the instruments included.

Historian Asser Amdisen covers Danish history in ninety minutes with anecdotes and provocative perspectives, from the first humans to the present day.

Wheel-throwing ceramics course with experienced instructor Christina Friis over four Wednesday evenings. Clay included in the ticket price.

A six-week mindfulness and sound bath course in Odense designed to help you ground yourself and find calm. Mondays 17:00-18:30.

Improve your drawing skills this autumn at Thorvaldsens Museum with instructor Henrik Leach Hansen, learning anatomy and composition inspired by the museum's sculptures.

A 12-week drawing course at Thorvaldsens Museum with instructor Henrik Leach Hansen, exploring anatomy, composition and drawing techniques inspired by the museum's sculptures and exhibitions.

Ceramic course exploring storytelling through sculpture and functional objects. Learn hand-building, coil work and glazing techniques with experienced instructors.

Sensorimotor stimulation class for babies aged 5-12 months, combining movement, play, and parental guidance. Six sessions in November-December at Prismen.

Sensorimotor play class for babies 5-12 months with movement, music, and parental guidance. Six sessions in November-December with flexible weekly class switching.

Author Tine Høeg presents her new novel 'Ultramarin' at Kolding Bibliotek in conversation with Hanne Rønberg, with port wine and refreshments included.

Writing club for ages 11-15 at Sundby Library with weekly instruction from authors Line Leonhardt and Palle Schmidt on Mondays.

Ten-week pottery throwing course for beginners and intermediate students with artist Marianne Krumbach at Keramikværkstedet KFF in Copenhagen.

10-week beginner ceramic wheel-throwing course with instructor Marianne Krumbach at Vesterbro Library and Cultural Centre. Learn centring, cylinder throwing, and glazing from scratch.

A 6-session course for babies aged 1-5 months and their parent, combining sensory development, movement, and basic first aid training on Tuesday mornings in November and December.

Season pass to Nødebo Folkeuniversitet 2026-27 grants access to all 8 lectures for 400 kr. - significantly cheaper than buying individual tickets.

Four-week pottery wheel throwing course with ceramicist Christina Friis. Master centering, opening, and shaping techniques - clay included, glazing and firing extra.

A guided meditation evening designed to bring you peace and energy before Christmas, focusing on releasing tension and meeting your family with greater presence.

Janina from feedmybaby.dk presents a judgment-free talk on introducing solid foods to babies aged 4-9 months, covering safe practices, textures, and family mealtimes.

Curator Annette Johansen guides you through Thorvaldsen's painting collection after hours, exploring romantic motifs and artistic perspectives from Denmark's Golden Age.

Baby rhythmics class develops motor skills, rhythm and musical sense through play, singing and music-making.

A guided evening tour through Thorvaldsen Museum with lanterns and spotlit sculptures, exploring the mythological stories behind the works.

School programme for grades 6-7 featuring a book tasting at the library, a class set of the Alisik comic series, and a drawing workshop with illustrator Helge Vogt at CREATE Festival.

A 6-week sensory and motor development class for babies aged 1-5 months with their parent, combining movement, massage and first-aid training.

Family-friendly guided tour exploring the plants behind Christmas traditions in the Botanical Garden's Palmehouse, from cinnamon to vanilla.

A reading group for classic literature at Haderslev Library, where participants meet five Thursdays to discuss works by Brontë, Hansen, Shelley, Fitzgerald and Lagerlöf.

An evening on breastfeeding preparation with lactation consultant Pernille Jessen at Najell's Frederiksberg store. Learn practical tips, see demonstrations, and connect with other expectant parents.

An interactive well-being session on connection and friendship, facilitated by psychotherapist-in-training Duy. Share your thoughts in an open and respectful space.

Free travel lecture with Canada expert Jane Bering Smedsrud on self-driving through British Columbia and Alberta. Practical tips, personal experiences, and a chance to ask questions.

Evening with doula and baby sleep consultant Emma Aspelund on birth preparation and healthy sleep habits for babies, with snacks and a chance to win a free consultation.

A cozy reading group where adults gather to listen to short stories and poems read aloud, then discuss them together. Free but registration required.

A creative writing group for adults at Nørrebro Library, led by author Claus Handberg. Meets every Tuesday from 11:30-14:30 in a supportive community focused on text and words.

Postpartum training for new mothers focusing on rebuilding strength and pelvic floor recovery. Your baby can stay close in a Najell baby carrier throughout the session.

A planetarium show exploring the Star of Bethlehem through history, religion, and astronomy at Steno Museum in Aarhus.

Artist Anne Louise Blicher teaches oil painting and nature observation in the museum's Plaster Studio workshop. The two-hour session combines an introduction to the exhibition with hands-on painting using natural materials.

A drawing and writing workshop for people 50+ at Akademiets Skoler, combining illustration with creative writing in a supportive community setting.

Monthly breathwork sessions designed for people who struggle to say no and set boundaries. Choose between Neurodynamic Breathwork and SLOW breathwork, guided by somatic therapist Dina Haabendal.

A beginner's introduction to Taichi 24, exploring movements and energies with an emphasis on flow and the harmonious connection between body and mind.

Three Saturday workshops exploring artistic creativity through resonance theory, writing, sound and movement. Led by author Sofie Kragh-Müller and composer Ditte Rønn Poulsen, no prior experience needed.

A guided tour through Randers where architecture and street names tell the story of the city's past.

A musical group for babies aged 2-8 months and their parents, featuring singing, movement, and play in the church.

A music and movement session for babies aged 2-8 months and their parents, featuring singing, dancing, and play in the church space.

A rhythm class for toddlers combining play, singing and music-making. Develops motor skills, musical sense and important social abilities.

Music class for young children and their caregivers, combining play, singing, and rhythm activities to develop musical skills.

Baby Psalm Singing for infants aged 2-8 months and their parents, featuring songs, movements, dance, and small instruments in the church.

Baby Psalm Singing for infants aged 2-8 months and their parents - an 8-week programme with songs, movements, dance and small instruments at Aarhus Cathedral.

A cosy library reading session where the facilitator reads aloud from Danish literature while serving coffee and treats, followed by discussion and a book raffle.

Two new visual art classes for children aged 8-12, run by Copenhagen Culture Schools, with drawing, painting, sculpture and more under experienced guidance.

A therapy group exploring personal evolution through archetypal stages of self-discovery, from The Innocent to The Phoenix, guiding you toward wholeness and inner wisdom.

Monthly gathering for artists and art enthusiasts at KunstPunkt on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 PM, featuring coffee, conversation, and updates on members' artistic projects.

A six-week writing course where you learn to document your memories from childhood and youth in your own voice. No writing experience required.

Learn classical Song Dynasty Qigong with instructor Ulrik Søberg, focusing on gentle movement, breathing, and presence. Free trial session available.

A personal account of recovery from anorexia that explores what it means to be human in a society obsessed with control and perfection.

Learn to craft handmade trumpet lilies in cold porcelain using a nearly 200-year-old technique. Small groups ensure personal attention and creative freedom.

A course on hidden autism profiles, exploring how to recognize and support people with this presentation, led by autistic instructor Pernille Hebsgaard Søndergaard.

A free health choir where you can sing together with others and improve your wellbeing. Meets Fridays 9:30-10:30 at Lindehaven.

A free singing group for people living with brain disease or injury. Neurokor meets every Friday at 11:30-12:30 at Lindehaven in Nykøbing F.

Workshop with designer Stine Mikkelsen on motivation, self-leadership and career for FAOD members. Free participation, but registration required.

An informal open day at Aarhus Central Library where you can explore green activities, taste organic drinks, learn about sustainable practices, and connect with like-minded people interested in environmental transition.

Designer Stine Mikkelsen leads a practical workshop on financial sustainability in the creative industries, covering pricing strategies, fundraising, and budgeting tools.

Guided tour through tropical greenhouses exploring the global origins of Christmas plants and traditions, with tastings from around the world.

Weekly crawling song sessions for babies aged 7-12 months, combining music and movement.

A musical programme for children held on four Saturday mornings in autumn. One registration covers all sessions.

Free music activity for stay-at-home parents on selected Mondays. Registration required for the entire series.