What’s On in Copenhagen: April 2020

April 2020 is a month like no other. While spring slowly takes over Copenhagen, we are collectively in quarantine, social distancing, or self-isolating. In times of Covid-19, philosophical questions around the meaning of home have become commonplace. With this in mind, this month’s calendar will be a quarantine edition, designed to give you a mental time-out and to help you entertain yourself a little, all while supporting local businesses and cultural institutions.
Stay safe and enjoy what Copenhagen has to offer from home this month, including virtual tours, digital events, and isolation activity ideas: Thursday 9th – Monday 13th April Easter
Make this year’s Easter celebration at home a special one! Set the table with your prettiest porcelain as well as fresh flowers and dish out traditional Danish Easter recipes like Marinated Herring, Cherry Koldskål, or Homemade snaps – anyone?

 
 
Thursday 9th April Skærtorsedag
The Thursday before Easter is a public holiday called Skærtorsedag, known as “Maudy Thursday” in English. It commemorates the last supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, and what better way to celebrate than with a nine-cabbage soup? Also known as Skærtorsdag søbekål, the soup was eaten because it was packed with nutrients that would ensure health for the coming year. As a bonus, the soup would ward off evil demons. Find an updated recipe for this 19th-century Danish classic as well as some background knowledge here.



 
 

 
Ongoing in April Slow down with slow tv
Take a tip from our Nordic neighbors and enjoy the anxiety-reducing qualities of Slow TV – a Norwegian phenomenon that’s resulted in 12-hour marathon showings of train journeys, knitting, and wood burning to name but a few.

 
 
Louisiana Channel
With its digital wing, Louisiana Channel, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art provides art and culture to the internet. The non-profit website currently features 748 videos about art, literature, music, architecture, and design which can be watched free of charge.

While the museums are closed, the editorial staff are adding videos every week, so head over and indulge in interviews and documentaries with some of the most inspiring contemporary creatives.

 
 
Danish Design Podcast
Dive into the beautifully functional world of Danish design with the Design Museum’s podcast. Get to know world-famous designers like Hans Wegner, Børge Mogensen, and Arne Jacobsen while learning about what makes Danish design so special.



 
 
Det Kongelige Teater
While Det Kongelige Teater is closed, you can stream performances from their repertoire via the website. Streaming is free and new performances will be added continuously.



 
 
Nordic Films
Get cozy on the sofa and catch up on the Nordic films long-listed for the Academy Awards.

 
 
Turn into a book worm
Be honest, was your New Year’s resolution to read more? Has it been the same for the past few years? Now’s the perfect time to make good on that promise. Rediscover old favorites or treat yourself to a new read from a local business offering delivery.

Broaden your literary horizons with some of the participants of last autumn’s literature festival (Un)told Pages, which showcases exclusively black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) authors.
 


 
 
Dis.art by Kunsthal Charlottenborg in collaboration with DIS, Tranen, & CPH:DOX
Kunsthal Charlottenborg, in collaboration with DIS, Tranen, and CPH:DOX, has made a wide range of films and series available via the streaming platform Dis.art. The newly developed video platform turns learning into a Netflix-like experience that aims to convey artists’, filmmakers’, and thinkers’ ideas about topics such as the nature of ‘belonging’ in a rootless, networked world; the advent of suburbia; artificial intelligence; the relationships between technology, vision, and power; and the future of work. The international program can be watched for free by all people in Denmark from 14th March until 1st September.

 
 
SMK Online collection
Enjoy SMK’s online collection while the museum is closed. You can find thousands of artworks, as well as text, images, and 3D scans via the website.

 
 
Cinemateket podcast
Stay up to date on the film universe with Cinemateket’s podcast. Hosted by Martin Bunk who speaks with one of Cinemateket’s program editors or other experts in the field in each episode.

 
 
Copenhagen Contemporary podcast CC Audio
Copenhagen Contemporary is keeping you entertained with its podcast, CC Audio. In the latest episode, you can meet renowned artist Carsten Möller in conversation with the former Director of Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Daniel Birnbaum.

 
 

 
Home
Use this extra time at home try out new recipes, refresh your home, or master the art of the minibar!
Danish recipes to try
Dansk rugbrød, or Danish rye bread, is somewhat of an icon and missed dearly by many Danes living abroad. Learn how to bake your own here! If you want a softer start into bread baking, many bakeries such as Meyers Bageri or Il Buco offer sourdough starters. And while you’re at it, why not also make some delicious butter to go with it?



 

A cornerstone of traditional Danish food and the New Nordic culinary wave alike, pickling is full of heritage and trendy at the same time. Wrap your head around the history of pickling in Denmark and check out some books for more background knowledge and recipes.

For some extra inspiration, check out our list of Scandinavian cookbooks. Or get a taste of the future with research and design lab SPACE10’s first cookbook! This book focuses on bridging the gap between future food trends and what’s actually happening in people’s kitchens, in order to make the way we eat more sustainable.



 
 
Refresh your home
Invest in your space with a quick refresh! Stalks and Roots’ dried flowers, bunches, and bouquets are available online and they are offering selected fresh flowers with free door-to-door delivery. Check out their Instagram for more information on flowers and delivery.

For something with more longevity, why not get your home renovation project going now that you’re “on-site” basically all the time? &Drape is holding curtain styling meetings over FaceTime and sending fabric samples direct to your home. Check out their beautiful work and get inspired.

 
 
Apartment Therapy
Are you getting tired of only seeing your own apartment these days? Why not take a sneak peek into others’ through Scandinavia Standard’s The White Room Series?

Some of our favorites include the parquet flooring at Thomas and Lasse’s Vesterbro apartment, the exquisite bathroom at Susanne Rutzou’s Østerbro apartment, and the peachy tones of Anne-Sophie & Oskar’s Frederiksberg apartment.


 

Still want more? Take a tour of Danish designer Henning Koppel’s family home.

 
 
Garment care
It can be difficult to keep up our good intentions in our sometimes hectic everyday lives. If learning how to sustainably care for your clothes is on the list of things you always wanted to look into, maybe now’s the time.



 
 
enjoy a spot of Fika
Alright, we’ve borrowed this from Sweden But we’re all in this together, right? Make the most of being at home by stopping for an elaborate 4 pm fix.

Coffee Collective or serving coffee to go and it’s still possible to buy coffee beans via their webshop, even as a subscription if you like. They offer home delivery.

Plenty of bakeries around the city are still open for takeaway. Alternatively, get handcrafted doughnuts from Dough Girls or pies from American Pie Co. delivered to your doorstep.

If you really want to go all out, why not brush up your knowledge of the world of Danish pastries and try baking your own?

 
 
Bring the party to you
Craving a cocktail or desperate to dance? Why should being at home stop you!

Puss Puss are selling bottled cocktails on Fridays and Saturdays from 3-7 pm, delivered by their bartenders. Shoot an email to ted@pusspuss.dk if you would like to pre-order!

If you’d rather have a go at mixing some yourself, this might be the perfect time to turn the dream of having a well-stocked home bar into reality. For some advice on what kind of liquor to get and what glassware is best, check out how to make the perfect minimalist home bar. Den Sidste Dråbe is still open, and their webshop is full of quality booze if you’re running low on ingredients.


 

Need some music? Our Party in a Post playlist series brings you the best from Way out West, Øyafestivalen, Flow Festival, Roskilde, Heartland, and many more!



 
 

 
Activities
A healthy body makes for a healthy mind. Keep your body moving and your brain active with these online activities and exercise classes.

 
Dóttir Hot Yoga
Boost your body and mind with Dóttir Hot Yoga’s online classes. Join their Facebook community to gain access to the videos.

 
 
Wildest Yoga
Do your yoga class from home with Wildest Yoga! Join the online session on Fridays and Sundays at 4 pm or Tuesdays at 5 pm CET. Check out the Instagram account for more information!

 
 
Little Pink Maker
Practice some natural dyeing, press flowers, or learn how to make a vegan cheesecake with Little Pink Maker’s online workshops. They are also doing a daily DIY science review for those with children and deliver kits all around Copenhagen. Check out the website for more!

 
 
Skillshare
Learn a new skill from your own bedroom! Skillshare offers thousands of free classes for your career, passions and everything in between.

 
 
Domestika
Take online courses in topics such as typography, architecture, craft, animation, or business, and come out of this crisis with some new skills up your sleeve!

 
 
MoMA classes
Aiming at helping you understand, enjoy, and use the art of our time, MoMA is offering a broad range of online courses. The courses are free but you can pay for a certificate.

 
 
Creative activities with Copenhagen Contemporary’s CC Studio
Copenhagen Contemporary’s learning space, CC Studio, has developed a number of creative activities for you to try at home with your children. They will continuously share activities like flower prints, inspired by the exhibition Botanical Drift by Ebbe Stub Wittrup on their Facebook and Instagram profile.

 
 
Go for a walk
Copenhagen and Frederiksberg offer plenty of green open spaces to go for a walk, in safe distance to others of course. Put on your coat (and maybe even sunglasses) and catch some fresh air in Amagerfælled, Amager Beach Park or Frederiksberg Have. More the sporty type? Check out our list of running routes in Copenhagen.



 
 

 
Shopping Schulz by Crowd
Schulz by Crowd is a Danish independent fashion brand with a focus on sustainability mostly known for its innovative approach to fashion design: different individual designers, new graduates as well as more experienced names, submit their designs as part of a curated online platform of creatives. Until further notice, they provide free shipping on home delivery and free returns.

 
 
Arv
Unisex label Arv was founded in Copenhagen in 2018 and has a focus on slow and sustainable fashion. The online shop is open and they also offer gift cards.



 
 
BauBau Shop
Vintage and second-hand menswear shop BauBau Shop is open by appointment only. If you wish to stop by and try something on you can get in touch via Instagram DM or email at casper@baubaushop.com. While the physical shop is closed, their Instagram will function as a webshop.

 
 
A Door
A door is all about slow living. Step into their universe via the webshop, they offer free shipping all over Denmark and free home delivery for everyone living in Vesterbro.



 
 
Sleek Atelier
Copenhagen-based Sleek Atelier is much loved for its effortlessly chic and timeless shirts. The collection is classic with a twist, wearable across trends and generations, and builds on itself rather than following a seasonal model. Get your future favorite shirt via the webshop.

 
 
Aagé Handbags
Right now, you might only need a handbag for the walk from your bed to the office aka your dining table or from there to the supermarket, but who couldn’t use this particular I-have-my-life-together feeling that a really good handbag can give? Aagé Handbags focuses on producing functional items that make your life a little bit easier and more beautiful, every day.

 
 
Aure Studio
Copenhagen-based design studio Aure draws inspiration from natural materials and textures to create garments, artworks, interiors, and visual design which all lean towards simple aesthetics. The beautiful garments and artworks are available via their online shop while the physical studio shop is closed.
 



 
 
Frama
The brick-and-mortar shop might be closed right now, but you can find the Frama universe online. The small team of interior stylists is ready to offer advice straight from their own homes via shop@framacph.com or +45 27578070.

 
 
These shoes are made for walking
Need a new pair of shoes to go on your daily social-distancing lunchtime stroll? We have collected some of the coolest Danish shoe brands to check out.

For even more independent and local businesses still open during the lockdown, check out our guide to supporting small businesses during coronavirus.

 

 

If you’re a business or organisation that would like us to add your event to next month’s calendar, please contact us at hello [@] scandinaviastandard [dot] com. Thank you!

 
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