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HERE’S SOMETHING about clichés that make them slightly ... annoying. You’ve heard them over and over again, so they’re on the tip of your tongue. It’s easier to draw these quips from your toolbox than it is to stretch the English language, isn’t it? But c’mon: “That was a knife to the heart” − you drama queen; “I passed with flying colours” − you braggart; “It’s nothing personal” − as if. And the pièce de résistance: “I’m single and loving it!” I bet you rolled your eyes just reading that. This Thursday is Valentine’s Day, and if there were a way to record how many people use that cliché in the days leading up to the most arbitrarily ro-
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mantic day of the year, it would break the meter. Don’t misunderstand, though. I’m single and − you guessed it − I love it. I read somewhere that people are so concerned about being with and dating other people to wait for ‘the one’, that they forget something so obvious that it goes over their heads: to date themselves first. It might seem odd, but it’s one of the best feelings when you’re comfortable − and excited − going to a theatre, a café or a museum just by yourself and enjoying it. After all, lovers may come and go, but we’re stuck with ourselves forever. So you know what? Go ahead and
indulge in clichés this Valentine’s Day at the Wondercool festival. If you’ve got someone you like, go ahead and enjoy each other’s company. Maybe eat chocolate for dinner at A XOXO or see ‘Beautiful Creatures’ at CinemaxX. But if you’re not involved, don’t sit home and pout − enjoy your own company. Go and see one of the great exhibitions running in February. Check out the transformation of the Carlsberg Brewery. Listen to one of the fantastic jazz musicians playing on Thursday. Most importantly, look yourself in the mirror and tell yourself: “I’m single and loving it.” AMY STRADA
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LIP-LICKINGLY GOOD IF YOU LIKE IT, SICKENINGLY BAD IF YOU DON’T LIQUORICE FESTIVAL Grilleriet på Dampfærgevej 10 (Pakhus 12), Cph Ø; Sat & Sun, open both days: 10:00-12:00, 12:1514:15, 14:30-16:30 & 16:45-18:45, 250kr per ticket – 150 tickets available per session; www. lakridsfestival.dk
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IQUORICE is one of those sticky subjects that can quickly divide a dinner table into two passionate camps: those that wax lyrical and drool at the very mention of the black gold, and those who simply detest the tongue-numbing stuff. Researcher Marcia Pelchat of the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia believes that it is not an acquired like or dislike that causes some to wrinkle their noses in displeasure and others to raise their eyebrows towards heaven, but rather something you are born with. Just in case you didn’t already know, liquorice is extracted from the root of glycyrrhiza, a legume native to southern Europe and parts of Asia. Its active ingredient is glycyrrhizin, a sweetener around 30 to 50 times sweeter than sucrose. This compound is routinely used in Japan to treat hepatitis and in China, tuberculosis. If your throat needs clearing, then a dose can help clear the gunk from your lungs. The sneaky addition of liquorice to tobacco products (its
and liquorice tasting sessions at the participating exhibitors’ stands.
main use) not only adds a mellow flavour, but expands the airways, letting smokers puff a little more. Liquorice legend has it that Alexander the Great surreptitiously fed his marching troops with rations of the root to quench their thirst. However, all good things in moderation seems to be the order of the day – a European Commission report from 2008 suggested a maximum intake of 100mg of glycyrrhizic acid to avoid health problems. But liquorice is a spice to be celebrated. Denmark’s Johan Bulöw is a liquorice Willy Wonka, whose belief in the mystical qualities of the mighty root led him to follow a dream, transporting him from Bornholm to Sydney in search of the perfect liquorice recipe. A massive cooking pot from Chicago evolved into a liquorice manufacturing plant specially imported from Manchester. Today a factory in Taastrup ships out exclusive confectionery creations to select locations such as Magasin, Tivoli, Harvey Nichols in London and Chelsea Market Basket, New York. This Saturday and Sunday, the Bulöworganised Liquorice Festival promises to take us on a “sensory journey from liquorice root to gourmet liquorice”. A series of eight two-hour long sessions over both days include an open kitchen and mini-workshop, liquorice anecdotes and tales (in Danish),
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Lakrids by Bülow is the undisputed star of the show. With Valentine’s Day on the way, Johan Bülow expresses his long-standing passionate love affair through the promise of sweet liquorice balls coated in white chocolate and tossed in “cascades of strawberry kisses”. Bülow sees it as his mission to spread the affinity for liquorice past Scandinavian shores and around the globe. Not just the sweet and salty varieties, but the entire spectrum of spicy liquorice flavours. ADORE IN AFGHANISTAN
A good news story from Afghanistan is hard to find, but Scagro will be on hand with tales of how it imports liquorice blocks from the remote plateaus of Afghanistan. TRY IT IN BREAD INSTEAD
A Vesterbro-based baker, Bageriet Brød, will be tempting the punters with liquorice bread and other tasty titbits. ORGASMIC ORGANIC
The organic angle is presented by Woodshade, whose chocolate-liquorice balls come highly recommended.
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Ren Lakrids imports the world famous Amarelli family liquorice drops in its iconic tins. Many connoisseurs consider this Calabrian masterpiece to be the tastiest and sweetest of all the varieties. NICE CUP OF TEA
A cup of tea or something a little stronger? Tante-T and the microbrewery Medicibeers have their respective steaming liquorice tea and distinctly flavoured Ale to sample. SPICE OF LIFE
Iben Büchert from Mill and Mortar promises to spice up the life of the quality-conscious consumer with a variety of herbs that maintain their aromas from field to kitchen. At the Liquorice Festival, you can expect to encounter liquorice versions of ketchup, milkshake, jam, remoulade, soup, custard, as well as all the classic confectionery. This is the liquorice aficionado’s chance to unashamedly wallow in a world of liquorice and, as English chef Nigella Lawson puts it, to declare a deep and almost deviant love for liquorice. PETE STREADER
[DETAILS] EXHIBIT Statens Museum for Kunst, Sølvgade 48-50, Cph K; ends Feb 28, Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, Wed 10:00-22:00, Mon closed; tickets: adults 55kr, under-18s free adm; www.smk.dk Consisting of about 80 drawings, paintings and graphic illustrations from both the museum’s own and other Danish art collections, Detaljer (Details) is composed of works from 1700 to the 1930s and shows how artists over time have worked with details in art. The exhibition highlights the meaning and importance of details in art and also deals with how we experience and take in art. KLH DEBATE: DANISH FASHION AND FILM Nikolaj Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center, Nikolaj Plads 10, Cph K; Sun 15:00; free adm; www.fashioninfilmcph.dk This event aims to debate and discuss how Danish designers and brands use film to showcase their work – both the possibilities and limitations. The panel includes designers who have used film in the past: Prisca Vilsbøl, Barbara I Gongini and David Andersen, as well as photographer Noam Griegst and Else Skjold from the Kolding School of Design. Moderated by Maria Mackinney-Valentin from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation. VE
TEXHIBITION: EARLY DRAWINGS Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, GL Strandvej 13, Humlebæk; ends Feb 21; tickets: 95kr; www.louisiana. dk Louisiana is the first museum in the world to host this series of Andy Warhol’s early drawings, which have remained untouched in a suitcase since just after his death. Rediscovered by chance in the Andy Warhol Foundation archive, the collection of over 200 drawings harks back to the 1950s, before Warhol became Pop Art’s poster boy. VE CARL-HENNING PEDERSEN TURNS 100 Arken Museum for Modern Kunst, Skovvej 100, Ishøj; Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun 10:00-17:00, ends Feb 28, Wed 10:00-21:00; tickets: 95kr; www.arken.dk Danish artist Carl-Henning Pedersen would have turned 100 years old this year. ARKEN Museum for Modern Kunst celebrates the birthday of this treasured artist, a leading figure in the European art group COBRA, with an exhibition showcasing the artist’s sprawling, poetic paintings dating from the end of the 1930s to his death in 2007. VE RAW PROJECTION EXHIBITION Busk Design Store, Ahlefeldtsgade 23, Cph K; ends Feb 14; free adm During the Copenhagen Fashion Festival, BUSK design store will
present Kira Richards Hansen’s video installation UnMove, featuring leather accessories by designer Pia Busk. The raw, minimalist installation will be projected onto a white stone wall, to be viewed through the store’s windows around the clock. VE EXHIBITION: TARA DONOVAN Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, GL Strandvej 13, Humlebæk; starts Fri, ends Feb 28, 11:00; tickets: 95kr, concessions; www.louisiana.dk See this artist’s first exhibition in Europe in the modern setting of Louisiana. Donovan’s pieces each centre around everyday objects – drinking straws, nails, buttons – and then are transformed into something completely unexpected. Her unimaginable sculptures and installations feel very organic and natural. Don’t miss this one. AS BLUE MUSSELS AT ARKEN Arken Museum for Moderne Kunst, Skovvej 100, Ishøj; Web 13:00 & 19:00; tickets: 298kr; reservations: call 5167 0223; www.arken.dk Both a gastronomic and aesthetic event, this meal at Arken provides both an entrance to the modern museum as well as a meal of mussel soup and a glass of champagne to start, followed by a grilled beef fillet with fried aubergines, port wine glade and pommes fondant. Dinner will also be served with a glass of Il Conte from Italy. Be sure to reserve before noon on Tuesday. AS
ARCHITECTURE BEHIND THE SCENES AT COBE ARCHITECTS COBE, Njalsgade 17-27 Building 15, N, 1st Floor, Cph S; Fri 16:00-17:30; free adm; tilmelding.dac.dk/behindthe-scenes-at-cobe-architects Danish architecture is famed around the world for its modern concepts and cool, sleek design. Now you have the opportunity to sit down with a firm at the fore. COBE Architects has a good number of upcoming projects around town, from modern housing on the Christianshavn waterfront across from Nyhavn to a few new kindergartens and youth clubs. Go behind the doors of this modern architecture firm for an informal presentation and chat. THE TRANSFORMATION OF CARLSBERG Visit Carlsberg, Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11, Valby; Sat 12:00-13:00, Thu Feb 14 15:00-16:00; tickets: 95kr, under 5: free adm; www.visitcarlsberg.dk As one of the institutions of Denmark, Carlsberg Brewery is currently undergoing a massive transformation. This tour will show you the New Carlsberg Brewhouse, which will become a world-class attraction in the next couple of years. See the next face of the brand you know and love. It’s probably the best tour in town. LOUISIANA SATURDAY TOUR Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Gamel Strandvej 13, Humlebæk; Sats in February starting at 13:15; free adm; www.louisiana.dk Get a free guided tour around Louisiana and learn about the history behind the museum and its status as a cultural centre. This tour focuses on
the architecture of the building, but you will also get a chance to see some of the famed collections, such as Asger Jorn and the Giacometti rooms. Don’t fear – the tour is in English! AS SUNDAY MORNING WALK THROUGH THE ROYAL DISTRICT OF FREDERIKSSTADEN Kunsthal Charlottenborg, Kongens Nytorv 1, Cph K; first Sun and third Sun, Feb 17, starting at 11:00; tickets: 75kr Combine architecture with history on this Sunday morning walking tour through the ritzy and royal district of Frederiksstaden. Dripping in 18th century romanticism, this area has been said to combine the classic Parisian style with a distinct Danish traditional touch. The tour – all in English – will end at Copenhagen Harbour, overlooking the grand Opera House. AS BEHIND THE DOORS OF LEGO Dansk Arkitektur Centre, Strandgade 27B, Cph K; starts Sat, ends Sun Feb 17, 11:00-15:00; tickets: 60kr available at venue; www.dac.dk Remind yourself of your youth when Lego opens its doors with this handson event. A sea of Lego bricks will be at your disposal, so come and play architect with the best. In addition to having fun, this is a chance to try to help answer questions about the future of architecture. How can these toys actually help us create a better environment? Henning Larsen Architects also has an exhibition on display called ‘Dialogue with the World’, giving you and your children an illustrated idea of the future. These are truly great lessons that you won’t want to miss. AS
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COOKING ORGANIC CURRYWURST Café Fodbold, Købmagergade by Hellingåndskirken and Rundetårn, Cph K; Mon-Sat in Feb, 11:00-18:00; Tickets: 39kr You can warm yourself up with a currywurst at Cafe Fodbold. The sausage is served with warm root vegetables, sauerkraut and lots of curry ketchup of course. Enjoy this meal at Den Økologiske Pølsemand (the Organic Hot Stand), also known as Cafe Fodkold, which is located on Købmagergade by Helligåndskirken and Rundetårn (the Round Tower). BSM
ambassador Kasper Larsen from Nørrebro Bryghus has chosen a selection of well-brewed artisan beers that complement the delicacies. Pre-booking necessary – minimum two covers. BSM FRENCH DINING AT FRU HEIBERG Fru Heiberg, Rosenvængets Alle 3, Cph Ø; 3 Courses: Tue-Sun in Feb, 17:00-22:00, 2 Courses: Tue-Sun in Feb, 11:30-16:00; Tickets: 295kr; www.fruheiberg.dk Fru Heiberg’s French chef has put together a three-course French-inspired meal. The meal consists of an a French onion soup with croutons and Gruyère cheese as an appetiser, while t h e
Mon-Fri in Feb, 18:00-22:30; Tickets: 375kr; Reservation: fc.copenhagen-airport@hilton.com or call 3244 5353 Hilton Copenhagen Airport invites you to yet another culinary capital to experience ‘Simple Yet Good’ at Hamlet Nordic Dining. There, you will be offered a three-course meal that is based on the three principles of health, ecological produce and sustainability. BSM AN OFFER YOU CAN’T REFUSE Antiristorante L’Altro, Torvegade 62, Cph K; Mon-Sun in Feb, 18:00; Tickets: 450kr; www. laltro.dk/en Restaurant L’Altro is hosting a month of real mafia dining, where horse sausages, Peter Clemenza’s pasta, and Sicilian wine from the island’s best wineries are served to the guests. There will be music fit for any gangster that walks through the door, and if you’re feeling lucky, you can
also participate in a ‘Mafia Quiz’ and win a prize. BSM
SMØRREBRØD WITH A TWIST Restaurant Kronborg, Brolæggerstræde 12, Cph K; closed Fri-Wed, open Thu, 11:00-18:00; tickets: 39kr Restaurant Kronborg twists the classic Danish lunch platter with the herring, fish and meat of the season as well as a bite of cheese and a little something for your sweet tooth. Beer
main offers a classic Coq au vin that consists of cockerel braised in red wine accompanied by pearl onions, mushrooms, smoked bacon, herbs and mashed potatoes. The evening’s dessert is Tarte tatin with vanilla ice cream and caramel. BSM PANCAKES IN THE CRYPT AT CITY HALL City Hall, Rådhuspladsen 1, Cph K; Fri 16:30; Tickets: 80kr; Reservation: krsahl@kff.kk.dk or call 3366 2584 Wander through the crypts of City Hall and have pancakes while you’re at it. There you can hear good stories about Copenhagen’s sixth City Hall, while drinking sparkling wine and enjoying the famous Rådhuspandekage. BSM BOCK BISTRO & VINOTEK: FOOD AND WINE Bock Bistro, Dag Hammarskjölds Alle 7, Cph Ø; ends Feb 28, 17:00-23:00; Ticket: 590kr; Reservation: call 3313 9194 Bock Bistro & Vinotek in Østerbro is offering you the chance to enjoy a true gourmet experience. A special threecourse meal is available that will be served with a large variety of wines. BSM
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MIKKELLER + MIELCKE & HURTIGKARL: FOCUS ON BEER Paradehuset, Frederiksberg Have, Frederiksberg Runddel 1A, Frederiksberg; Fri 19:00; tickets: 1,250kr; www.mikkeller.dk/the-brewery The brewery Mikkeller and restaurant Mielcke & Hurtigkarl are offering unique flavours in February. After several years of close collaboration in the development of beer with food, beer in food and food in beer, Mikkeller and Mielcke & Hurtigkarl have composed an entire menu where the focal point is the interaction between beer and food. Several unique beers have been brewed specifically for these events. All the dishes are prepared in harmony with the beer they are served with. BSM BRUNCH AT DAC& CAFE DAC& Cafe, Strandgade 27, Cph K; Sat& Sun in Feb 10:00-15:30; 175kr; www.dac.dk/en Spoil your taste buds while treating your eyes to a view of the old harbour in Christianshavn at the Danish Architecture Centre’s cafe. Take your pick from their brunch selection, which offers everything from scrambled eggs with bacon to waffles, pancakes, cheese, yoghurts and more – all the while gazing at Copenhagen Harbour, Børsen and the opera house. JH A MUSICAL TAKE ON JAPANESE CUISINE Hero Kitchen & Hotel Bar, Jarmers Plads 3, Cph V; every Sat in Feb, 17:00-23:00; Tickets: 350kr; www.herokitchen.dk Hero Kitchen marries music and food in this underground supper club. This month, the restaurant will focus on Japanese cuisine in a four-week series taking place every Saturday in February. Each event tackles a different theme, including ‘fashion week’, ‘water’, ‘winter’, and ‘rising sun’. Purchase of a ticket is valid for all four weekly events and is required to obtain further details. JH GASTRO CRUISE Departs from Restaurant Søren K, Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1, Cph K; every Sat in Feb, 13:00; Tickets: 375kr; www.blaatguld.dk Enjoy a covered canal boat cruise around Copenhagen Harbour every Saturday in February. The tour stops at six different restaurants, where you’ll be able to sample their signature dishes featuring mussels. JH
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CLIMATE FRIENDLY BRUNCH Cap Horn, Nyhavn 21, Cph K; every Sunday in Feb, 10:30-13:00; Tickets 129kr; Reservations: reservation@caphorn.dk or call 3312 8504; www.caphorn.dk Enjoy Cap Horn’s weekly brunch buffet offering a wide variety of climate-friendly and ecologically-farmed dishes. Fill your plate with organic Danish yoghurt and granola, organic pancakes, salads and fish, and wash it all down with a glass of organic juice. Jazz overhead and a fire on the hearth make this weekend brunch a cosy, eco-friendly treat. JH FREE WINE & FREE JAZZ Gustav’s Bistro & Butik, Classengade 11A, Cph Ø; ends Sat, 18:00; tickets: 650kr, available at door; www.gustavsbistro.dk/vinterjazz2013 Satisfy your senses at Gustav’s in Østerbro with an evening of fine wine, dining and music. Various jazz artists will fill the room with their tunes each night to serenade you while you sip. Check out the website for artist details. JH TOUR DE TORVEHALLERNE Hal 2, Torvehallerne, Frederiksborggade 21, Cph K; Tue & Thu in Feb (Feb 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21) 14:30; Tickets: 250kr; Reservations: www.cphfoodtours.dk/booknow.asp or call 5012 3645 Explore Torvhallerne Copenhagen’s magnificent food hall, on this two-hour guided tour, which offers tastings from many stallholders as an added perk. The guides will explain the background and history of the various products on sale and happily adapt tours to suit each group’s interest. Tours are held in Danish and English. JH PIEMONTE MEETS VESTERBRO VINSTUE Vesterbro Vinstue, Istegade 128, Cph V; every Thu in February, starting at 18:00; Tickets: 350kr; Reservations: www.vesterbrovinstue.dk or call 3325 1080 Italy is great at making wine, so why not experience the delectable wines made in the northwestern region of Piedmonte? This new wine bar is spotlighting the velvety reds that are famed from this area. Feast on a fourcourse meal paired with four Piemontes at this Italian and Danish establishment. AS LIQUORICE FESTIVAL AFTER DARK Grilleriet by Weber, Dampfærgevej 10, Parkhus 12, Cph Ø; Sat 19:30-22:30; tickets: 795kr; www.lakridsfestival.dk With the Liquorice Festival running this weekend (see G13), you might think you’ll have had your fill of the Danish delicacy. Doubtful, as the festival runs into the night on Saturday with liquorice tapas at Grilleriet by Weber. Taste flavours you’d never imagine – like chilli or salt. Strangely delicious! FISHING TRIP ON THE ØRESUND Elsinore Harbour, Bridge 21, Boat called ‘Aressø’; Sat 12:00-17:00; tickets: 795kr; www.meyersmadhus.dk Yes, it’s February. Yes, it’s freezing. But what better way to exercise the Dane in you than by going out on a boat and catching some fish? You’ll be going on a five-hour voyage at sea and catching the freshest fish imaginable: those caught by your own rod. FOOD JAM WITH THOMAS MADVIG Casa Magnifica / Buonos Madatalier, Købmagergade 23, Cph K; Sat 19:00; tickets: 2,000kr; www.casamagnifica.dk This guy does it all: DJ, radio host, club owner and a competitor on TV3’s ‘Masterchef ’. Thomas Madvig is sure to entertain on this night of music and gastronomic delights. His international menu with appetisers, champagne and a six-course meal paired with six wines is in collaboration with Zagat-rated restaurants Krogs and Noma. The evening’s soundtrack is crafted by Madvig himself. BLUE MUSSELS AT ARKEN Arken Museum for Muderne Kunst, Skovvej
100, Ishøj; Wed 13:00 & 19:00; tickets: 298kr; reservations: call 5167 0223; www.arken.dk Both a gastronomic and aesthetic event, this meal at Arken provides both an entrance to the modern museum as well as a meal of mussel soup and a glass of champagne to start and a grilled beef fillet with fried aubergines, port wine glade and pommes fondant. Dinner will also be served with a glass of Il Conte from Italy. Be sure to reserve before noon on Tuesday. WINE & GRUB Silver.Spoon HQ, Linnésgade 20A, Cph K; starts Wed, ends Sat Feb 16, 17:30 & 20:00; tickets: 425kr; reservations: www.billetto.dk/ winegrubwinter2013 The winter edition of the popular ‘Wine & Grub’ will be held behind Silver.Spoon’s doors, giving you the chance to see what’s cooking in those creative culinary minds. This basic approach to wine will be held in small groups in a very hyggeligt atmosphere, and each wine is paired with its perfect Nordic dish. DESSERT NIGHT IN STRANGA’S KITCHEN Strangas Dessert Boutique, Åboulevard 7, Cph V; Wed 18:30-21:30; tickets: 795kr; reservations: ns@strangas.dk or call 3539 5530; www. strangas.dk It’s a dream come true: dessert for dinner. Join expert confectioner Nikolaos Stranga this evening as he will be serving a four-course dessert meal in his kitchen right near the lakes. His desserts received a Michelin star at restaurant Era Ora. You won’t want to miss this night of indulgence. BAKING FOR KIDS Meyers Madhus, Nørrebrogade 52, Cph N; Thu 11:00-16:00; tickets: 595kr; www.meyersmadhus.dk The delicious baked goods at Meyer’s Madhus might soon be found in your own kitchen. Your kids can join the bakers at the famous boulangerie and learn the tricks to work with both whole wheat and cold rise dough. The warm smell of bread will abound when your kids walk away tired from kneading but skilled bakers themselves. BEER TOUR AT CARLSBERG Jacobsen Brewery & Bar, Gml. Carlsberg Vej 11, Cph V; Thu & Fri Feb 15, 17:00-18:30; tickets: 95kr available at www.billetnet.dk; www. visitcarlsberg.dk This tour exemplifies the quintessence of Denmark. You will tour the newly modern Jacobsen Brewery while learning about the history of Old Carlsberg. Head into the usually locked and private cellars and – of course – taste a wide variety of beers. The tour ends with a surprise! GOURMET IN THE CHOCOLATE STORE A XOXO, Gml. Kongevej 115, Frederiksberg; Thu, Fri Feb 15 & Thu Feb 28, starting at 18:00; tickets: 1,250kr available at venue; www.axoco.dk Having a bad day? Chocolate is always the answer. For three nights, chocolatier Jesper Rahbek will be treating you to as much chocolate as your heart can take. You will enjoy a five-course chocolate menu with paired drinks, and you might even learn a bit about the world of chocolate – like the odd-sounding but surprisingly-wonderful combination of chocolate and salt. Only 14 can dine each night, so book early! VALENTINE’S EVENING AT CAP HORN Cap Horn, Nyhavn 21, Cph K; Thu 18:00; tickets: 399kr; reservations: reservation@caphorn.dk or call 3312 8504; www.caphorn.dk Love is in the air this Thursday, and Cap Horn is here to help. Invite your loved one out to the quaint harbour in Nyhavn and spoil yourselves with a lovely four-course meal. It promises to be a very sensuous and romantic dinner with stories, music and much more.
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MUSIC MASTERS OF GYPSY JAZZ JazzCup, Gothersgade 107, Cph K; Fri 15:30; tickets: 80-100kr, available at venue; www. jazzklubben.dk The sound of Gypsy jazz started with the famed and late Django Reinhardt, and the genre continues to invoke interest. French guitarist and violinist Dorado Schmitt has taken it upon himself to continue in the theme. Born to Gypsy parents near the German border, Schmitt has Roma music in his blood. He is joined by a quintette, and the group will play in a way that will change your view on the genre forever. AS MIKKEL NORDSØ BAND Prismen, Holmbladsgade 71, Cph S; Fri 19:30; tickets: 65kr, available at venue; www.kulturogfritid.kk.dk/prismen This Danish guitarist is one of the best guys around. His musical résumé runs the gamut from salsa and flamenco to rock and jazz. Nordsø is joined on stage with drummer Ole Theill, bassist Peter Danstrup and percussionists Klavs Nordsø and Eliel Lazo. AS NILS BO DAVIDSEN SOLO Koncertkirken, Blågårds Plads 6A, Cph N; Fri 20:00; tickets: 60kr, available at venue Join Nils Bo Davidsen at the hyggeligt Koncertkirken in Nørrebro. As one of Denmark’s best musicians, Davidsen will show you just how creative he can get on his bass, and the acoustics of this beautiful church will highlight the intricacies of his distinct sound. AS ELEKTRO GUZZI Zoologisk Museum, Universitetparken 15, Cph Ø; Fri 20:00; tickets: 142kr; reservations: www. billetnet.dk; www.zoologi.snm.ku.dk As the first installation of the Frost Festival of alternative music, Elektro Guzzi will take the stage at the unique Zoologisk Museum. This Austrian band takes guitar, bass and drums to make minimal techno music. It’s a danceable sound, so get ready for a fun night. The evening will also have some surprises around the museum. Don’t miss this! AS KLEZMER CONCERT Louisiana Museum, Gml. Standvej 13, Humlebæk; Fri 20:00-21:30; tickets: 125kr; reservations: politikenbillet.www2.dk; www.louisiana. dk Playing in the klezmer tradition of the Ashkenazic Jews of eastern Europe, Mazel will be in concert at Louisiana this weekend. Their sound is a mix of traditional klezmer dance tunes with American jazz, French chanson, Romanian folk, Argentinian tango and Italian opera – all for the price of one ticket. This will be a true international concert you’ll love. AS PETER ERSKINE & AARHUS JAZZ ORCHESTRA Jazzhouse, NIels Hemmingsens Gade 10, Cph K; Fri 21:00; tickets: 170kr; reservations: www.billetlugen.dk; www.jazzhouse.dk America and Denmark collide when the Aarhus Jazz Orchestra joins American drummer Peter Erskine. The musician’s experience with various orchestras lends itself to a quality concert. His own compositions will be played with the big band group Weather Report &
Steps Ahead Tribute. They are sure to add power and grandeur to the complementary sound of the Aarhus Jazz Orchestra and Erskine. AS ANE TROLLE Koncerthuset, Emil Holms Kanal 20, Cph S; Fri 21:00; tickets: 200kr; reservations: www.billetlugen.dk; www.dr.dk/koncerthuset Known as one of the strongest voices in Denmark, Ane Trolle is taking the grand stage at DR’s Koncerthuset. She will be playing her highly acclaimed debut album Honest Wall. A notable voice on Danish electro-producer Trentemøller’s debut album, Trolle has put collaborations aside in favour of her own solo vocals. This is sure to be a classy and charming night. AS SISSEL VERA PETTERSEN & NIKOLAJ HESS Caféscenen, Skindergade 3, Cph K; Fri 21:00; tickets: 75kr, available at venue Norway’s Sissel Vera Pettersen and Denmark’s Nikolaj Hess join forces in this improvisational concert. Pettersen brings vocals and saxophones, and Hess works magic on the piano. Together, the two improvise a sound that is both poppy and atmospheric. They released albums together in 2006 and 2009 to rave reviews, and they have been nominated for the Danish Music Awards. The complex sounds that these two produce take from various inspirations, ranging from folk, electronica and African beat all wrapped in jazz. AS LOTTE ANKER & STEN SANDELL Koncertkirken, Blågårds Plads 6A, Cph N; Fri 21:30; tickets: 60kr, available at venue Both Lotte Anker and Sten Sandell love improvisation. Sandell hails from Stockholm and is known as a visionary and unique pianist – perhaps the best in Scandinavia’s experimental music scene. Anker is Copenhagen’s own, and her saxophone adds a classic jazzy sound to Sandell’s free hand. The duo is sure to be the perfect yin-yang of improv sounds. AS DAWDA JOBARTEH Global, Nørre Allé 7, Cph N; Fri 22:00; tickets: 70kr; reservations: www.amiando.com/dawdajobateh.html; www.globalcph.dk This talented musician from Gambia has a wealth of experience with collaborations, but now he’s back with his own work. Playing the kora, a 21-string harp-like instrument used extensively in West Africa, Jobarteh has intricately combined his background with the Danish jazz scene to great success. A blend of traditional and contemporary, this musical evening is sure to be a hit. AS EURO AGNOSTICS Koncertkirken, Blågårds Plads 6A, Cph N; Fri 23:00; tickets: 60kr, available at venue Jacob Anderskov’s group Agnostic Revelations is becoming more Euro-centric. This group is composed of a saxophonist, a pianist, a bassist and a drummer. A more ‘classic’ quartet, this group will play more European sounds from the mind of Anderskov with inspiration taken from his travels around the continent. AS
JAZZ FOR KIDS: ASTRO BUDDHA AGOGO Jazzhouse, Niels Hemmingsens Gade 10, Cph K; Sat 14:00; tickets: 30-60kr; reservations: www. billetto.dk; www.jazzhouse.dk Have fun with the entire family on Saturday when the Jazzhouse’s Children’s Jazz Club presents Astro Buddha Agogo. The trio is made up of Michael Blicher on sax and flute, Dan Hemmer on organ and Anders Holm on drums. They will be filling your children’s ears with melodic tunes that will put everyone in a good mood. AS BOB ROCKWELL TRIO Tango y Vinos, Herluf Trolles Gade 9, Cph K; Fri & Sat 18:30-20:30; tickets: 50kr with cash or 80kr with card, available at venue; www. tangoyvinos.dk This expat from Minneapolis started his career with various rock and R&B bands around the States, but he moved well onto jazz when he moved to New York. The now-Dane has released a plethora of jazz albums, all showcasing his immaculate skills on the saxophone. Don’t miss this living legend in the intimate setting of Tango y Vinos. AS THE WILD MAN’S BAND Husets Café, Rådhusstræde 13, Cph K; Sat 19:30; tickets: 50kr, available at venue; www. huset-kbh.dk Experimental and improvisational stylings by the legendary Peter Brötzmann are in store this evening. His German saxophone will play alongside Danes Peter Ole Jørgensen on drums and Peter Friis on electric bass. The trio have released a handful of albums, and their close-knit relationship is sure to make this set of improv something amazing. AS SINNE EEG Den Sorte Diamant, Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1, Cph K; Sat 20:00; tickets: 170-220kr; reservations: www.billetlugen.dk A Danish beauty and jazz vocalist, Sinne Eeg will blow you away. She has received much acclaim and is considered a major talent in Europe. Eeg’s voice is strong and heartfelt, and her technique is smooth and effortless. Her albums won Danish Music Awards in 2007 and 2010. Catch Eeg performing with the trio of Jacob Christoffersen on piano, Morten Ramsbøl on bass and Morten Lund on drums. Your ears will thank you. AS KIRA SKOV Jazzhouse, Niels Hemmingsens Gade 10, Cph K; Sat 21:00; tickets: 210kr; reservations: www. billetlugen.dk; www.jazzhouse.dk The lead singer of Kira & the Kindred Spirits, Kira Skov has broken through as a solo vocalist with great success. She’s left her edgy rockinfluenced past for a more jazzy sound, and her album Memories of Days Gone By has received great international plaudits with comparisons to Billie Holiday. Those are big shoes to fill, to be sure, but Skov’s voice is large and in charge. Keep this concert your – and your friends’– little secret. AS GUSTAF LJUNGGREN Caféscenen, Skindergade 3, Cph K; Sat 20:00; tickets: 72, available at venue
Gustaf Ljuggren has been known as a more under-the-radar contributor to the Anders Lund Madsen ‘Det nye talkshow’ (‘The New Talkshow’), but his jazz album debuted in 2012. Since then, his music has been highly lauded. Making a name for himself has led to great fame, and Ljunggren is now on top of his game. Join him in the hyggeligt atmosphere at Caféscenen for some folky jazz. AS KUNSTCLASH Skuespilhuset, Sankt Annæ Plads 36, Cph K; Sun 17:00; tickets: 375kr; reservations: kglteater.dk For just under two hours, sit back and enjoy what Denmark has brought to the nation’s culture. Musicians Benjamin Koppel and Jesper Mechlenburg are hosting some of the biggest names in music and acting, dancing and philosophy. This is a night that is meant to ask the question: “What does it really mean to be Danish?” AS WHOMADEWHO DJ SET Toftegårds Plads, Valby; Sun 17:00-19:00; free adm; www.kulturogfritid.kk.dk This Frost Festival headlining set takes place at the Toftegårds Plads ice rink. This group mixes danceable tunes with a rock vibe. The trio is composed of Jeppe Kjellberg on a jazzy guitar, Tomas Barfod as one half of the house music duo Cheshire, and Tomas Høffding of the pop-rock band Garbo as the vocalist and bassist. A set coming from various backgrounds, this relaxed show is sure to be a blast. Skate and rock out. AS HUSH Jazzhouse, Niels Hemmingsens Gade 10, Cph K; Sun 20:00; tickets: 245kr; reservations: www. billetlugen.dk; www.jazzhouse.dk A collaboration project, Hush is the work of duo Dorthe Gerlach and Michael Hartmann. Joining them is one of the biggest Danish names in jazz: bassist Chris Minh Doky. Hush have been working on a new collaborated album, and you can be sure to hear their new jazzy pieces at Jazzhouse. AS IKI: VOCAL IMPROV Østerbro Koncertforening, Dag Hammerskjölds Alle 30, Cph Ø; Mon 20:00; tickets: 60-100kr, available at venue; www.koncertforening.dk IKI is a group of eight women who join voices in improv. The idea behind IKI is that there are no rules; only the use of the human voice in the pure moment is what can create music. The group always seek challenges, and they’ve collaborated with a variety of artists, poets and dancers. Don’t miss the hauntingly beautiful sound that IKI create. Their harmonies will surely send chills down your spine. AS KREISBERG/HOENIG/HESS/HAXHOLM Paradise Jazz, Rådhusstræde 13, Cph K; Tue 20:30; tickets: 100kr, available at venue; www. paradisejazz.dk This quartet of avant-garde jazz is bound to produce an exciting show. Americans Johnathan Kreisberg and Ari Hoenig come together with pianist Nikolaj Hess and bassist Morten Christian Haxholm in a show that promises raw and unique jazz. Having recorded an album set to be released in the spring, the group might even surprise the audience with a few new pieces! AS
MORTEN SCHANTZ TRIO Tranquebar, Borgergade 14, Cph K; Thu 20:00; tickets: 80kr, available at venue; www.tranquebar.net The name ‘Jazz Kamikaze’ is exactly what it sounds – a burst of explosive jazz sounds, and the mind behind it is Morten Schantz. His trio has recently released an album with original jazz compositions and also jazzy covers of various pop and rock songs. In this show, Moroccan Berber-dancer and percussionist Rabab Aomari will join the trio on stage, while Ghanian percussionist Ayi Solomon will also add to the musical mix. AS BECCA STEVENS Jazzhouse, Niels Hemmingsens Gade 10, Cph K; Thu 20:00; tickets: 195kr; reservations: www. billetlugen.dk; www.jazzhouse.dk This New Yorker is bringing a new sound to the singer-songwriter genre. Stevens mixes jazz with folk and pop, creating a melodic atmosphere that is quite unlike any you’ll see all festival long. Joining Stevens is her band, contributing a harmonica, keyboard, contra bass and percussion, while she will be utilising her guitar, ukelele and charango. This promises to be an evening to witness a star on the rise. AS JESPER LUNDGAARD SPECIAL SEXTET Paradise Jazz, Rådhusstræde 13, Cph K; Thu 20:30; tickets: 100kr, available at venue; www. paradisejazz.dk Enjoy this trip to the past when Jesper Lungaard and his sextet attempt to recapture what made the Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker album recorded at Carnegie Hall in 1974 so magical. Lively swing music will keep your toes tapping all night, and you’re sure to hear a handful of your favourite classics like ‘Bernie’s Tune’ or ‘Line for Lyons’. AS AN EVENING OF THREE Kulturhuset Islands Brygge, Islands Brygge 18, Cph S; Thu 20:00; tickets: 80kr; www.k-i-b.dk This three-for-one deal is likely to be one of the best shows all month long. First, hear the Spaniard vocalist Elena Setien in her solo debut with Twelve Sisters, a series of melodic and fairytale-esque songs strongly influenced by her background. Then, Travelling Tribes will pump you back up with their lo-fi tribal sounds that utilise international themes and instruments. Lastly, Eggs Laid By Tigers will close out the show with their folky, Dylan Thomas-inspired poetic and unique lyrics. It’s sure to be a brilliant night. AS MODESELEKTOR Store Vega, Enghavevej 40, Cph V; Thu 21:00; tickets: 245kr; reservations: www.billetnet.dk; www.vega.dk These guys put fun back into music. Producers Sebastian Szary and Gernot Bronsert are the duo behind Modeselektor, and their musical stylings are often ephemeral. You might get a folky song with some electronica, pop, techno and maybe even some R&B. A self-described “controlled chaos”, the music has confused some but charmed most, receiving rave reviews from Gaffa, Soundvenue and Pitchfork. One thing’s for sure, though – these guys will get you moving. AS
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