Copenhagen Pride Week 2016 / English by Copenhagen Pride

COPENHAGEN PRIDE WEEK

PROGRAMME August 16 August 21 2016

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WELCOME TO COPENHAGEN PRIDE 2016 You are now holding the official programme for Copenhagen Pride Week 2016. With more than 100 events, performances and activities to choose from we hope that you feel both included and interested in joining us from August 16 to August 21 for a week full of love, rainbows, diversity and unforgettable experiences in the Danish capital. Most of Copenhagen Prideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities and events take place at the City Hall Square in Copenhagen which is transformed into Pride Square all week. Our Debate Tent is located at the Rainbow Square (Regnbuepladsen) just a few steps away from Pride Square. Pride Square is open daily from 12:00 - 23:00 with lots of pop-up shops and stands. You can eat, drink, meet lots of wonderful people and take part in various rainbow activities every day on Pride Square, and the evenings are packed with free concerts on Pride Stage. All concerts and debates on Pride Square and the Rainbow Square are totally free to attend and open for everyone to join. This is because we receive great support from our proud sponsors to whom we are extremely grateful. But we also need your support. By buying our official support wristband for 50 DKK you are not only helping us a lot - you also get great deals all week. And every time you choose to buy a beer from one of our bars on Pride Square you help to make Copenhagen Pride happen. Now take a look at everything we have organised for you this year and let us once again share an unforgettable week of pride, joy and love in all the colours of the rainbow. We welcome you to Copenhagen Pride Week 2016 and hope you will have a wonderful time. Lots of love from Copenhagen Pride

TUESDAY 8/16 DEBATE TENT AT THE

RAINBOW SQUARE 14:00 - 14:45 WITH THEIR LIVES AT STAKE

With their lives at stake activists in Africa keep on fighting for their sexual rights. Rape while in police custody, assaults, imprisonment and death threats is the reality for LGBT people in many African countries such as Kenya and Tanzania. This debate focuses on the security challenges that LGBT people in these countries encounter every day. Activists from Kenya and Tanzania will share their stories of how they risk their lives fighting for their rights and a life in safety. In English. Organised by Copenhagen Pride & The Danish Family Planning Association.

14:45 - 15:45 TRANS AS A CASE

How do we form strong alliances across the LGBTQ-community? Based on the ongoing campaign for transgender rights, we have assembled a panel to discuss how the LGBTQ community can form strong alliances across organisations. In Danish. Participants: Copenhagen Pride, Sabaah, LGBT Ungdom, Transpolitisk forum, Trans Medium and LGBT Danmark. Organised by Copenhagen Pride.

15:45 - 16:45 NORM CRITICISM IN SCHOOLS

Why do we lack a focus on discrimination due to gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools? When will anybody pay attention to LGBT+ students? Why is the Danish LGBT+ equality policies so far behind for example Norway and Sweden? What can we do about the massive LGBT+ phobia in schools? What tools do the teachers need? The Normstormers invite you to a debate about gender, sexuality, norms, privileges, inclusion and discrimination in schools. In Danish. Organised by: The AIDS foundation and Copenhagen Pride.

16:45 - 17:30 TRANS TOKEN

“Born in the wrong body”, “The personal story”, “The journey from one gender to another”. These are narratives often used when trans people are mentioned and interviewed by the media. This presentation

will give the audience an introduction to the consequences of these narratives for trans people and how the world looks at and reads about trans people. We will discuss the pros and cons of the narratives look at possible solutions. We will talk about how to be a good trans ally, how to include trans people in debates and other public spaces in a respectful manner that can be rewarding for all parts. The debate will start of with a presentation by the group “Transpolitisk Forum” and end in a discussion with the audience. In Danish. Organised by Copenhagen Pride and Transpolitisk Forum.

17:30 - 18:15 ASK THE RIGHT-WING CHRISTIANS

The debate about religion, fundamentalism, and sexuality is high pitched, but is the dialogue charged? Could and should LGBTQ individuals try to understand religious critics at all - and vice versa? We make the attempt and invite to a dialogue about faith, sexuality and human rights. The panelists will represent christian groups who have actively opposed LGBT practice and rights and there is room for a Q&A with the audience. In Danish. Organised by Copenhagen Pride.

18:15 - 19:15 IRAQUEER

Amir Ashour, founder of IraQueer - the first LGBTQ organisation in Iraq - and a former TedX speaker, is in Copenhagen to talk about the situation for LGBTQ people in Iraq today. Amir will also explain how LGBTQ activism and safety measures are carried out in a country which is extremely hostile territory for the LGBTQ population. Followed by Q&A. In English. Organised by Copenhagen Pride.

19:15 - 20:00 THE SAILOR AND ALL THE SAILOR’S MEN

The male sailor is a revered sex icon for both hetero- and homosexuals alike. But how did that happen? Let your imagination run free with a tale of the unraveling of the butch sailor and the creation of a gay icon. Orator will be Museum inspector with the Danish Maritime Museum in Elsinore, Morten Tinning. In Danish. Organised by Copenhagen Pride.

OTHER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 15:00 - 20:00 HIV TODAY - OPEN HOUSE

Positivgruppen (The Positive Group) is a network for hiv positive people, their friends and relatives and all who are curious to learn more. To celebrate Pride Week everyone is invited to their villa in Frederiksberg for open house, light refreshments and to learn more about the group. You can also get yourself tested at the same time. The bar will of course be open as well. Location: Positivgruppen, Tesdorpfsvej 23, 2000 Frederiksberg.

16:00 - 17:00 PRIDE RECEPTION AT COPENHAGEN CITY HALL

To mark the opening of Copenhagen Pride Week 2016 the city hall invites you inside for an opening reception including the famous and very tasty Town Hall Pancakes and coffee. On behalf of Copenhagen City Hall the opening speech will be given by politician Tommy Petersen. Entrance is free but there is a limited capacity meaning that entrance cannot be guaranteed. Location: Copenhagen City Hall, entrance from Pride Square.

16:00 - 22:00 QUITTING THOSE CIGARETTES

Since 2014 the AIDS Foundation and the City of Copenhagen have offered smoking cessation courses for LGBT people and people living with HIV. You can meet the volunteers who will happily hand out gift certificates for smoking cessation courses and information about how you can benefit from a smoking cessation course at the AIDS Foundation. Location: The AIDS Foundation Tent on Pride Square.

20:00 - 22:00 WOMEN WHO SLEEP WITH WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES

Have you seen your doctor? Are you a lesbian, bisexual, queer, cis or trans* woman who has sex with women? Do you have a good, bad or funny experience with health services - related to sexual orientation or gender identity? Come and tell us or write about them on a postcard. The feminist artist Karina Willumsen will write a song based on the stories and perform it on the Pride stage Wednesday night. The postcards also serve as input to a campaign on sexual health in 2017. Location: The AIDS Foundation Tent on Pride Square.

TUESDAY 8/16 COPENHAGEN

PRIDE STAGE FROM SWEDEN WITH LOVE Proudly sponsored by Swedbank

The opening night of Copenhagen Pride Week 2016 will once again be dedicated to our Swedish neighbours. Stars and divas from Sweden conquer the stage on Pride Square to give you a night full of Allsång (sing-along), musical hits, Melodifestival classics and Swedish pop.

LINE-UP 17:00 - 18:00 OPENING SPEECH & OPENING ACT

Copenhagen Pride’s chairman, Lars Henriksen, will give his official opening speech from the stage, followed by this year’s opening act, singer Osvaldo Supino, who is flying in from Italy to mark the beginning of Copenhagen Pride Week with a great live performance.

18:00 - 19:00 BROADWAY LOUD AND PROUD

Some of Sweden's biggest musical stars have come together in a unique show with the title "All Love is Good Love”. (Annika Herlitz + Anki Albertsson + Tore Sergei Mycklebust + Laila Adele + Johan Lundberg + Melker Sörensen + more)

19:00 - 20:00 SWEDISH SING-ALONG A LA EUROVISION

Allsång is a Swedish summer tradition where both artists and the audience sing well-known songs together. Expect lots of Eurovision classics. (Albin Ljungqvist + Linus Svenning + Amy Diamond + more)

20:00 - 22:00 STARS FROM SWEDEN

Come party with some of Sweden's biggest artists live on stage. (Panetoz + Dolly Style + LaGaylia Frazier + Gabriel Fontana + Jonas Hedqvist + Eric Nielsen + Cazzi Opeia + more)

22:00 - 23:00 WONK LOVES CPH

DJ set by DJ's Joe & Földes from Malmö's legendary gay club WONK.

LaGaylia

WEDNESDAY 8/17 DEBATE TENT AT THE

RAINBOW SQUARE 14:00 - 14:45 IS DENMARK’S LGBTQ PIONEER POSITION AT STAKE?

The Danish government is currently working on formulating Denmark's new development cooperation strategy but there is also need for improvements when it comes to the rights of sexual minorities in Denmark. Prominent politicians from both sides of the political spectrum will discuss and consider the role and responsibilities of Denmark in the fight to ensure rights for LGBTQ people both in Denmark as well as worldwide. In English. Organised by Copenhagen Pride & The Danish Family Planning Association.

14:45 - 15:15 LGBT DENMARK’S INTERNATIONAL WORK

Being an LGBTQ person is still very difficult in many places around the world. Shame and fear of being outed and harassed leads to self-stigma and social isolation which can lead to depressions and minority stress. Susanne Branner Jespersen from LGBT Denmark will talk about how the organisation works to build confidence and reduce self-stigma for LGBTQ people in countries such as Tanzania, Uganda and Tunisia. In Danish. Organised by Copenhagen Pride and LGBT Denmark.

15:15 - 16:15 PERSONAL STORIES FROM AFRICAN LGBTQ ACTIVISTS

Meet LGBTQ activists from Tunisia, Rwanda, Uganda, Liberia and Tanzania who will share their personal stories and experiences from countries in which it is a crime to be homosexual and where persecution and social stigmatisation is a reality. The audience will get the opportunity to ask questions as well. In English. Organised by: Copenhagen Pride, LGBT Asylum and LGBT Denmark.

16:15 - 17:00 THE ACE COMMUNITY vs. THE LGBT COMMUNITY

Panel discussion focusing on the differences and similarities between the asexual community and the LGBT community. Asexuals like LGBT-people face bias due to their sexuality, but how are these prejudices overlapping with and different from those of the LGBTQ community? In Danish. Organised by Copenhagen Pride and the Danish Organisation for Asexuals.

17:00 - 17:30 ARE YOU A BOY OR A GIRL?

Just as a picture becomes pixelated when you zoom in close enough, the gender binary breaks down when one tries to focus on what actually defines gender. While members of the LGBTQ community are more likely to have reflected over their own gender identity, society’s expectations and stereotypes often still shape our views and actions in unintentionally harmful ways. TedX speaker and founder of Q-factor Becky Strohmer seeks to start a conversation around the impact of expectations associated with the gender binary and how the community can create a supportive and positive space for those identifying all along the gender spectrum. In English. Organised by Copenhagen Pride.

17:30 - 18:30 LGBTQ HEALTH POLITICS

This year a report was published on the health of LGBTQ people in Copenhagen. The conclusions of the report will be presented by Knud Juel from the National Institute of Public Health followed by a discussion with Ninna Thomsen, Mayor of Health and Care in Copenhagen, and Tommy Petersen, member of the city council, focusing on how the results of the report are being used and what political measures are needed. In Danish. Organised by Copenhagen Pride.

18:30 - 19:15 BEING OUT

Coming out and staying out as an LGBTQ person is important for many but because we are all different with different backgrounds the choice of being out can differ a lot from person to person – from setting to setting. What for instance is the effect of being religious or having a religious family and is it important to be out at work or to your old friends? Are we responsible for creating change and making it easier to be out or is it society that has to take responsibility of creating that change? This and more we will talk about in this session. Participants: Lai Christian Balsig, Ane Rindom, Fahad Saeed, Mark Nielsen. Moderator: Lars Henriksen. In Danish. Organised by Copenhagen Pride.

19:15 - 20:00 PARENTS MEETING WITH SABAAH

Sabaah has invited parents and family of LGBTQ people with minority ethnic backgrounds in for a Parents Meeting to create a positive dialogue and to discuss concerns and share experiences. In Danish. Organised by Copenhagen Pride & Sabaah.

OTHER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 14:00 - 16:00 MEET THE NORMSTORMERS

The Normstormers are a norm critical LGBTQ+ project offering workshops on gender, sexuality, norms, privileges and discrimination in public schools. You can meet the people behind The Normstormers and hear more about norm critique, privileges, inclusion, anti-discrimination and norm critical LGBTQ+ work in schools. Location: The AIDS Foundation Tent on Pride Square.

16:00 - 17:00 PAN BADMINTON

Come meet the badminton players from Pan Idræt - the biggest LGBTQ Sports Association in Denmark - who will be at Pride Square. Location: Pride Square.

WEDNESDAY 8/17 16:00 - 18:00 WOMEN WHO SLEEP WITH WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES

17:00 - 18:00 PAN YOGA

Come meet the members of Pan Idræt’s yoga team who will be on Pride Square to show off some poses and techniques and tell you more about yoga and how you can join. Location: Pride Square.

get the chance to satisfy your curiosity. Members from the board will be there to do guided tours and the bar will be open. Location: SLM Copenhagen, Lavendelstræde 17 (the back building), 1462 Copenhagen K.

19:00 - 20:30 CHEMSEX - OPEN MIC

In Denmark, we see an emerging trend of chemsex among men who have sex with men. With the open mic, the AIDS Foundation wants to create dialogue and share experiences with sex and drugs in our community. Everyone who has something to say on the subject is welcome - whether you want to share your own experiences - or just listen to others. Each speaker gets about 4-5 minutes to talk, and during the intermission, you can mingle and buy a drink at the bar. Location: Masken Bar, Studiestræde 33, 1455 Copenhagen K.

19:30 - 21:00 FILM: TRANS X ISTANBUL

Are you a trans* person, queer, non-binary – or do you have questions about gender, body and identity? LGBT life has initiated a pilot project in 2016 with free counselling for trans people in Copenhagen. Come meet the people behind the counselling for trans people. Location: The AIDS Foundation Tent on Pride Square.

The documentary film “Trans X Istanbul” is about the human rights situation of transgender people in Turkey. Thousands of trans women live in the big cities of Turkey. Since 2009 there has been an increase in the murder rate of trans people. If crimes against trans women are even investigated by the police and brought to court, the perpetrators can usually rely on being exempted from prosecution. The film is directed by Maria Binder and you can watch it at VELA Gay Bar as part of the Aks Film, Art & Dialogue Festival. English subtitles. Free entrance. Location: Vela Bar, Viktoriagade 2, 1655 Copenhagen.

18:00 - 20:00 OPEN HOUSE @ SLM

22:00 - 03:00 EVERGREEN AFTERPARTY

17:30 - 19:00 COUNSELLING FOR TRANS PEOPLE

A rare opportunity to visit Scandinavian Leather Men’s fetish club in Copenhagen without any dresscode. Many people wonder what this legendary sex and fetish club looks like from the inside and now you

Following the “Evergreen Night” on Pride Stage the party will continue at gay bar “My Fair Ladies” with lots of musical hits and golden oldies to keep you singing along all through the night. Location: My Fair Ladies, Mikkel Bryggers Gade 11, 1460 Copenhagen.

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PRIDE STAGE 19:00 - 22.30

EVERGREEN NIGHT A night on Pride Stage with all the songs you know from the good old days. Musical hits, jazz standards, swinging classics, Eurovision songs and so much more that we can't wait to serve you on Wednesday in Pride Week live on Pride Stage. Evergreen Night starts at 19:00 and is a proud collaboration with "My Fair Ladies" in Mikkel Bryggers Gade.

LINE-UP Big Dipper Band Lighthouse X Anne Herdorf Signe Spang Colding Lise Haavik Susanne Overgaard Karina Willumsen Opus Pokus

Anne Herdorf

THURSDAY 8/18 DEBATE TENT AT THE

RAINBOW SQUARE 14:15 - 15:00 COMBATING HOMO- AND TRANSPHOBIA IN SCHOOLS

This May, Minister for Equality, Ms Ellen Trane Nørby, signed a call for action to combat homo- and transphobia in the education system. But what is the minister planning to do? Which real and practical initiatives can we expect? Followed by Q&A with the minister. In Danish. Presenter: Minister for Equality, Ms Ellen Trane Nørby. Moderator: Lars Henriksen. Organised by Copenhagen Pride.

15:00 - 15:45 CIS OR NON-CIS IN ACTING

Should a cis-gendered actor/actress play a non-cisgendered role? Can a gay actor or actress play a straight character? In light of the debate that arose from the movie “The Danish Girl”, we ask relevant stakeholders about their points of view when it comes to representation in films and on stage. In the panel: Laura Mølgaard Tams (Blogger - Killjoy.dk), Morten Kirkskov (Artistic Director at The Royal Theatre, actor Peter Plaugborg and MIX Film Festival. In Danish. Organised by Copenhagen Pride.

15:45 - 16:30 WHO DECIDES OVER BOYS’ GENITALS?

Intact Denmark – Association against Circumcision of Children invites to a debate about physical integrity, sexual autonomy and freedom of religion. Intact Denmark works for a general ban on genital surgery on healthy children, a ban that should be with regard to both girls, boys as well as intersex children. But other rights are involved: Freedom of religion, parental rights, family rights as well as minority rights. How and based on what criteria should these rights be weighed? This is what we will try to throw light on at this debate. In Danish. Organised by: Intact Denmark and Copenhagen Pride.

16:30 - 17:15 PARENTS OF LGBTQ CHILDREN

A panel of parents to LGBQ persons will share their stories on how it is to be parents of LGBTQ persons. Moderator: Author and journalist Gretelise Holm. In Danish. Organised by Copenhagen Pride.

17:15 - 18:00 “PrEP” - PROS AND CONS

PrEP is a form of HIV prevention, that we expect to see in Europe within a couple of years. PrEP is antiretroviral drugs – that is HIV medicine - used as prevention. It is a new way of prevention for HIV negative persons with high risk of infection. The AIDS Foundation works to make PrEP available to those who are at greatest risk of getting HIV. You should stop by for this presentation and discussion if you want to hear more about what PrEP is. Presenter: Francois Pichon, The AIDS Foundation. In Danish. Organised by Copenhagen Pride and The AIDS Foundation.

18:00 - 19:00 FLUID SEXUALITY

Within the latest year research in US and UK has shown that many young people consider themselves “not 100 % heterosexual”. There are terms that emphasise changeability, i.e. bisexual, queer, bi-romantic, fluid, pansexual and homoflexible among others. But should we get used to the fact that sexuality is not as identity-forming as it was? Or is the lack of identity just limiting one’s self-understanding and the formation of a scene? Panelists: Vivi Jelstrup and Dan Bowring. In Danish. Organised by Copenhagen Pride and LGBT Denmark.

19:00 - 20:00 THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK

Discriminatory words about LGBT+ people are far too widespread both online and in real life. The political party “The Alternative” wants to find out why in a conversation with a priest, a linguist, a gender researcher, an MP, a member from Sabaah and a professional soccer player. Is it deliberate discrimination or an ignorant use of words? In Danish. Organised by Alternativet.

OTHER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 14:00 - 17:00 MEET THE AIDS COUNSELLORS

Meet AIDS-Linien and The AIDS Foundation’s counsellors. Here you can get answers to questions about HIV and hear about our work with personal counselling. As usual we also have a little quiz - and prizes will be drawn. Location: The AIDS Foundation Tent on Pride Square.

15:00 - 16:00 PAN GOLF & PAN VOLLEYBALL

Come meet the golfers and volleyball players from Pan Idræt - the biggest LGBTQ Sports Association in Denmark - who will be at Pride Square to play and tell you more about their teams. Location: Pride Square.

17:00 - 18:00 “QUIT SMOKING CAFE”

During the “Quit Smoking Café” in the AIDS-Foundation tent, you can have a cup of coffee with our project volunteers and with former smoking cessation course participants about how you can benefit from

a smoking cessation course at the AIDS Foundation. Location: The AIDS Foundation Tent on Pride Square.

17:00 - 18:00 PAN SPIN

Come meet the spinners from Pan Idræt - the biggest LGBTQ Sports Association in Denmark - who will be at Pride Square to spin a bit and tell you more about their team. Location: Pride Square.

18:00 - 20:00 OPERA ON A BIKE

In collaboration with the theatre company PauseOperaen, Copenhagen Opera Festival presents this fantastic and fun opera. Out of the blue, two singers, one dancer and a musician appear on bikes and turn the Rainbow Square into an opera stage with a performance for all: The Servant Turned Mistress. Singers: Anna Maria Wierød and Jakob Vad. Dancer: Raphaël Eder Kastling. Location: The Rainbow Square.

THURSDAY 8/18 billetto.dk or at the place of departure. Cash and MobilePay only. Location: Ved Stranden 26 (Pier 5), 1061 Copenhagen K.

18:00 - 19:00 cANAL TOURS 2016

It’s here, it’s queer, it’s cAnal Tours 2016. The gayest sightseeing boat trip taking you through Copenhagen’s canals with a very special guide to entertain you and lead you safely (yeah right) around our capital by boat. Tickets are 100 DKK and can be bought in presale on www. billetto.dk or at the place of departure. Cash and MobilePay only. Location: Ved Stranden 26 (Pier 5), 1061 Copenhagen K.

18:00 - 20:00 GET YOUR HIV TEST INSTANTLY

The AIDS Foundation Checkpoint performs anonymous and free HIV testing for men who have sex with men. You can meet Checkpoint’s counsellors at Pride Square where they offer oral HIV tests on the spot. Location: The AIDS Foundation Tent on Pride Square.

19:15 - 20:15 cANAL TOURS 2016

19:30 - 21:00 FILM: I AM GAY AND MUSLIM + MONDIAL 2010

The film ‘I Am Gay And Muslim’ focuses on the subject of gay rights in the Islamic world. This intimate documentary follows a number of young gay Moroccan men in their exploration of their religious and sexual identity.prosecution. The film is directed by Chris Belloni. It is followed by ‘Mondial 2010’ - a short film discussing institutional borders in the modern day Middle East. You can come watch both movies at VELA Gay Bar as part of the Aks Film, Art & Dialogue Festival. English subtitles. Free entrance. Location: Vela Bar, Viktoriagade 2, 1655 Copenhagen.

20:00 - 22:00 MEET THE WSW SEXPERTS

Are you a woman who has sex with other women? Then this one is for you. What is a dental dam? Why should you get tested for HPV and Chlamydia? What is sexual health for LGBTQ women? The sexperts for women who have sex with women will provide answers to the questions above and many more. Location: The AIDS Foundation Tent on Pride Square.

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PRIDE STAGE UNDER THE RAINBOW Fallulah

Under the Rainbow is the big LGBTQ concert night during Copenhagen Pride Week where up-and-coming talents conquer the Pride Stage to give you an unforgettable night of fantastic live performances in all the colours of the rainbow. To headline this year's "Under the Rainbow" we are proud and honoured to present FALLULAH who will take the stage at 21:15. Under the Rainbow 2016 is hosted by Jobbe Joller. As usual the concert night is totally free and open to everyone, and we look forward to an amazing night with you all.

LINE-UP 17:45 - 18:30 JONAS ROSE (DK) 18:30 - 19:00 EFTER FESTEN (DK) 19:00 - 19:30 ERIKA KULNYS (CA) 19:30 - 20:00 DANNY POLARIS (UK) 20:00 - 20:30 AMANDA WIUM (DK) 20:30 - 21:00 DAVID LAVI (IL) 21:15 - 22:00 FALLULAH (DK) 22:00 - 22:30 ALEX PALMIERI (IT)

FRIDAY 8/19 DEBATE TENT AT THE

RAINBOW SQUARE 14:00 - 14:45 VOICES FROM TANZANIA

17:30 - 18:30 TRANS IN DANISH

14:45 - 16:15 GENDER THROUGHOUT HISTORY

18:30 - 19:15 THE GLOBAL FIGHT FOR LGBT RIGHTS

LGBTQ activists from Tanzania will share their personal learnings and stories after being through LGBT Denmark’s education based on the LILO method (Looking In, Looking Out). This method helps to build self-esteem and reduce self-stigma and minority stress. Kibanda Edwards, Wenty Tindwa and Salum Abdalla from Tanzania are in the panel. In English. Organised by Copenhagen Pride & LGBT Denmark.

Gender is not just gender. Laura Mølgaard Tams talks about how modern perceptions of gender and sex came to be from the discoveries of “sex” hormones, “sex” chromosomes, Gender Culture and the idea that only 2 biological sexes exist. In Danish. Organised by Copenhagen Pride.

16:15 - 16:45 ACE BASICS

What is life like as an asexual? In recent years more attention has been paid to the phenomenon asexuality. Three asexuals present the phenomenon and what it is like to live as asexuals in Denmark today. In Danish. Organised by Copenhagen Pride and the Danish Organisation for Asexuals.

16:45 - 17:30 MEET FARAH ABDI

Farah Abdi is a Somali transgender refugee residing in Malta where she arrived by boat from Libya in 2012. Today she is an author, blogger, refugee rights activist, international Bremen peace prize laureate and the Queen of England's young leaders prize winner. Abdi is here to deliver a hopeful message about not giving up - even if you are a black, transgender, muslim refugee. In English. Organised by Copenhagen Pride.

Is “trans” really that hard to understand? We have collected a panel that says: "Ask us about anything”. You can even come by during the week and turn in your question in the bowl - then we will ask the panel on your behalf. Panelists: Niels Jansen, Laura Thams, Mark Nielsen and Quinn Rosenvold Jacobsen. Moderator: Andreas Nielsen. In Danish. Organised by Copenhagen Pride.

Daily assaults, hate crimes and killings of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) is a reality in many countries around the world, and LGBT rights issues are still among the most controversial political issues at the global level. Focusing on the power struggles taking place when LGBT rights are debated internationally, the Danish Family Planning Association invites to a debate about what civil society can do in the fight against religious and conservative forces’ oppression of sexual minorities and their human rights. In English. Organised by Copenhagen Pride and the Danish Family Planning Association.

19:15 - 20:00 THE IMPORTANCE OF FILM- AND DIALOGUE FESTIVALS

Film festivals are usually cultural events that promotes cinema. Besides being culturally important, film festivals have also been a vital source to raise socio-political issues. Since 2005, more than 200 queer film festivals have taken place around the world, and most of these festivals showcase queer cinema to promote the acceptance of LGBTIQ minorities in their local population. Aks Film, Art & Dialogue Festival invites festival curators to talk about why such festivals are important and how these niche festivals help understand the discourse of multiple identities. In English. Organised by Copenhagen Pride and Aks Film, Art & Dialogue Festival.

OTHER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 08:30 - 09:30 HISTORY MORNING: OUT OF THE CLOSET

The National Museum marks Copenhagen Pride Week with a special morning presentation taking you through the Danish LGBTQ history through the 1900’s. Entrance: 45 DKK. In Danish. Location: The National Museum, Ny Vestergade 10, 1471 Copenhagen

11:00 - 22:00 ROLEPLAY YOUR PRIDE

A 1-day congress with LGBTQ themed roleplay. You can try out several kinds of roleplay from Denmark, Norway and USA. The event is for adults only and will be in both Danish and English. No dress-up, no preparations. Everybody are welcome to join - from beginners to advanced players.. More info at www.rollespildinpride.dk. Location: Huset KBH, Rådhusstræde 13, 1466 Copenhagen

14:00 - 18:00 MALE-TO-MALE SEXPERTS

Can I get hiv from oral sex? How often should I get tested for STDs? What is the prostate? In 2016 the AIDS Foundation launched www. sexperterne.dk for LGBTQ+ men, which provides answers to these and many other questions. Come try out the website, test your own knowledge and meet the people behind sexperterne.dk. Location: The AIDS Foundation Tent on Pride Square.

14:30 - 17:30 NORM CRITICAL CREATIVE DIY

Do you need a norm critical badge, a sticker, a poster, an earring, a stencil template, a painting, a paper clipping, a streamer for the rear window of your cargo bike, a banner for the Pride Parade or something completely different? Then stop by and create it with the Normstormers. We provide the materials such as paint, scissors, badge machine etc. - but you can also bring an old t -shirt, dishcloth or a painting that needs a norm critical makeover. Location: The AIDS Foundation Tent on Pride Square.

15:00 - 17:00 CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Bring the kids to the Rainbow Square for some fun hours of children’s activities organised by Pan Idræt. Location: The Rainbow Square

15:00 - 16:00 PAN GOLF

Come meet the golfers from Pan Idræt - the biggest LGBTQ Sports Association in Denmark - who will be at Pride Square to show off their skills and tell you more about their team. Location: Pride Square.

FRIDAY 8/19 17:00 - 18:00 PAN WALKATHON / PAN MMA

The people from Pan Walkathon and Pan Mixed Martial Arts will be on Pride Square to tell you more about their activities and teams - and to show off. Location: Pride Square.

17:30 - 19:00 COUNSELLING FOR TRANS PEOPLE

18:00 - 22:00 NATNIGHT: COPENHAGEN PRIDE

The National Museum is hosting a festive and colourful night dedicated to Copenhagen Pride. DJ’s, drinks, a good ol’ game of drag bingo, special guided tours and movie screening. Expect anything but a regular quiet museum atmosphere. Free Entrance. Location: The National Museum, Ny Vestergade 10, 1471 Copenhagen

18:00 - 19:00 & 19:15 - 20:15 cANAL TOURS 2016

It’s here, it’s queer, it’s cAnal Tours 2016. The gayest sightseeing boat trip taking you through Copenhagen’s canals with a very special guide to entertain you and lead you safely (yeah right) around our capital by boat. Tickets are 100 DKK and can be bought in presale on www.billetto.dk or at the place of departure. Cash and MobilePay only. Location: Ved Stranden 26 (Pier 5), 1061 Copenhagen K.

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PRIDE STAGE 20:00 - 23.00

DRAG NIGHT Proudly sponsored by 7-Eleven True to tradition we bring you one of Europe’s biggest drag shows for Copenhagen Pride Week. And guess who will be here: Drag Queen Royalty ALASKA THUNDERFUCK 5000 from The Planet Glamtron!!! Star of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 5 and the upcoming AllStars season 2 is here! She is one of the MOST succesfull drag queens in the world – with a number 1 dance album (”ANUS”) and a HUGE following. Alaska Thunderfuck will make you gag, laugh and cheer - and if you're lucky she will read you... to FILTH! So please - practice your ”HIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEE”. To celebrate Copenhagen Prides 20th anniversary we have asked some of our (local) queens to take a musical trip back to 1996 for some inspiration and we can't wait to show you what they have come up with. The show starts at 20:00 and goes on until 23:00, is hosted by MEGAN MOORE and features the cream of Danish Drag:

LINE-UP ALASKA THUNDERFUCK DI DI CANCERELLA FOXXY FEMME HARLEY QUEEN JEZEBELLE MAY DANIELS LUCCIANA MARIAH FREEFALL MISS MAYBELIEVE MISS BONNIE HONEY MISS OTB MORGANA LEFAY ROXY THYRUNE SCARLETTA JACKSON THE MANSON SISTERS TINUS V.I.D. Megan Moore

VESTERBRO DRAG UDLEJNINGSSERVICE Alaska Thunderfuck

SATURDAY 8/20 COPENHAGEN

PRIDE PARADE 2016 13.00 - 15.00 It is the big day of the parade and around 30.000 people are expected to participate this year. Departure from Frederiksberg Town Hall Square at 13:00. Expected to arrive at Pride Square (Copenhagen City Hall Square) at 15:00. The parade starts at Frederiksberg Town Hall and proceeds to: Allégade, Pile Allé, Vesterbrogade, Hammerichsgade, Jarmers Plads, Vester Voldgade and terminating at Pride Square.

OTHER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 14:00 - 00:00 STREET PARTY IN STUDIESTRÆDE

The gay bars in Studiestræde get together and take their pride party to the street all afternoon and throughout the evening. The street is closed for traffic all day and night. Location: Studiestræde, Copenhagen.

14:00 - 00:00 OSCARPRIDE

Oscar Bar & Café turns the Rainbow Square into a big outdoor pride party with DJ’s playing all afternoon and until midnight. Location: The Rainbow Square

20:00 - 04:00 PRIDE PARTY AT THE WOMEN’S HOUSE

Come celebrate Pride in the Women’s House with DJ’s and live music. Location: Kvindehuset, Gothersgade 37, 1123 Copenhagen

22:00 - 04:00 SLM PRIDE PARTY

OPEN HOUSE - which means: that this evening you do not need to have or buy a membership, but you still need to follow a masculine dresscode. Paris-based DJ Romano B will be in charge of the dancefloor. Men only. Entrance is 100 DKK. Latest entrance time is at 02:00 am. Location: SLM Copenhagen, Lavendelstræde 17 (the back building), 1462 Copenhagen K.

23:00 - 05:00 OFFICIAL COPENHAGEN PRIDE AFTERPARTY 2016

Pumpehuset, just a 2-minute walk from Pride Square, is once again the place of the official Copenhagen Pride Party. From London we give you DJ Aamyko Iddiols, and from Berlin we are proud to serve you both Melli Magic and Gloria Viagra. All three of them will keep the pride party going until the early morning. The Copenhagen Pride Party 2016 is sponsored by Absolut. Entrance is 125 DKK. Tickets can be bought via www.billetto.dk or at the door (if not sold out). Location: Pumpehuset, Studiestræde 52, 1554 Copenhagen.

SATURDAY 8/20 COPENHAGEN

PRIDE STAGE PRIDE SHOW Shortly after the parade has arrived to Pride Square we give you this year’s Pride Show starring Medina, Mendoza, Madlick, Kings of the Universe, Camille Jones and Robin Skouteris. This year’s Pride Host will be Ole Henriksen & Friends.

14:00 - 15:30 DJ HANSELL LEYVA (US) 15:30 - 16:00 OFFICIAL PRIDE SPEECHES: FRANK JENSEN RUFUS GIFFORD LIZETTE RISGAARD FARAH ABDI MICHAEL NORD LARS HENRIKSEN + MORE 16:00 - 17:00 CAMILLE JONES MEGAN MOORE PARADE AWARDS 2016 SALMON OF THE YEAR AWARD PAULINE

DJ ENTREE 18:00 - 19:00 MADLICK LUX & WITZANSKY 19:00 - 20:00 BJØRNSKOV DRAGDADDY & THE C.U.N.T. COLLECTIVE 20:00 - 21:00 MENDOZA DAVID JAY 21:00 - 22:15 KINGS OF THE UNIVERSE MEDINA 22:15 - 23:45 DJ ROBIN SKOUTERIS

17:00 - 18:00 JONAS HEDQVIST

Medina

SUNDAY 8/21

AFTER PRIDE IN TIVOLI 14:00 - 18:00

Come relax and have fun in Tivoli who invites everyone in for After Pride chill out in front of the Open Air Stage (Plænen). DJ’s, live music, the Tivoli Guard, proud ballet and a movie is bound to make you enjoy and forget all about your hangover. After Pride in Tivoli is hosted by Albin Ljungquist who will also perform on stage. Reduced entrance price to Tivoli with the Copenhagen Pride Support Wristband. Just show it at the ticket office. Location: Tivoli, Vesterbrogade 3, 1630 Copenhagen V.

THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING PRIDE WEEK 2016 SEE YOU AGAIN IN 2017