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T 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 lan-guage, isn’t it? But c’mon: “� at was a knife to the heart” − you drama queen; “I passed with � ying 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.

� is � ursday 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-

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 them-selves � rst.

It might seem odd, but it’s one of the best feelings when you’re comfort-able − 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 our-selves 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 Febru-ary. Check out the transformation of the Carlsberg Brewery. Listen to one of the fantastic jazz musicians playing on � ursday. Most importantly, look yourself in the mirror and tell yourself: “I’m single and loving it.”

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AMY STRADA

CREDIT BOXEDITOR: AMY STRADASALES CONSULTANT: JØRN OLLINGWRITERS: JESSICA HANLEY, BJARKE SMITH-MEYER AND VANESSA ELLING-HAMGRAPHIC DESIGN: MAGNUS BARKMANLAYOUT: AVIAJA BEBE NIELSEN

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LIP-LICKINGLY GOOD IF YOU LIKE IT, SICKENINGLY BAD IF YOU DON’TLIQUORICE FESTIVAL Grilleriet på Dampfærgevej 10 (Pakhus 12), Cph Ø; Sat & Sun, open both days: 10:00-12:00, 12:15-14:15, 14:30-16:30 & 16:45-18:45, 250kr per ticket – 150 tickets available per session; www.lakridsfestival.dk

LIQUORICE is one of those sticky subjects that can quickly divide a din-ner 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 stu� . Researcher Marcia Pelchat of the Mo-nell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia believes that it is not an acquired like or dis-like that causes some to wrinkle their noses in displeasure and others to raise their eye-brows towards heaven, but rather something you are born with.

Just in case you didn’t already know, liq-uorice is extracted from the root of glycyr-rhiza, 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. � is 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. � e sneaky ad-dition of liquorice to tobacco products (its

main use) not only adds a mellow � avour, but expands the airways, letting smokers pu� 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 Europe-an 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 quali-ties 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 con-fectionery creations to select locations such as Magasin, Tivoli, Harvey Nichols in Lon-don and Chelsea Market Basket, New York.

� is Saturday and Sunday, the Bulöw-organised 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 in-clude an open kitchen and mini-workshop, liquorice anecdotes and tales (in Danish),

and liquorice tasting sessions at the partici-pating exhibitors’ stands.

THE MAGIC OOMPHLakrids by Bülow is the undisputed star of the show. With Valentine’s Day on the way, Johan Bülow expresses his long-standing passionate love a� air through the promise of sweet liquorice balls coated in white choco-late and tossed in “cascades of strawberry kisses”. Bülow sees it as his mission to spread the a� nity for liquorice past Scandinavian shores and around the globe. Not just the sweet and salty varieties, but the entire spec-trum of spicy liquorice � avours.

ADORE IN AFGHANISTANA good news story from Afghanistan is hard to � nd, 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� e organic angle is presented by Wood-shade, whose chocolate-liquorice balls come highly recommended.

FAMILY FAVOURITESRen Lakrids imports the world famous Am-arelli 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 TEAA cup of tea or something a little stronger? Tante-T and the microbrewery Medicibeers have their respective steaming liquorice tea and distinctly � avoured Ale to sample.

SPICE OF LIFEIben Büchert from Mill and Mortar prom-ises to spice up the life of the quality-con-scious consumer with a variety of herbs that maintain their aromas from � eld to kitchen.

At the Liquorice Festival, you can expect to encounter liq-uorice versions of ketchup, milkshake, jam, remoulade, soup, custard, as well as all the classic con-fectionery. � is is the liquorice a� cio-nado’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.

[DETAILS] EXHIBITStatens 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, un-der-18s free adm; www.smk.dkConsisting of about 80 drawings, paintings and graphic illustrations from both the museum’s own and other Danish art collections, De-taljer (Details) is composed of works from 1700 to the 1930s and shows how artists over time have worked with details in art. � e exhibition highlights the meaning and importance of details in art and also deals with how we experi-ence and take in art. KLH

DEBATE: DANISH FASHION AND FILMNikolaj Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center, Nikolaj Plads 10, Cph K; Sun 15:00; free adm; www.fash-ionin� lmcph.dk� is event aims to debate and dis-cuss how Danish designers and brands use � lm to showcase their work – both the possibilities and limitations. � e panel includes designers who have used � lm 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. Moder-ated by Maria Mackinney-Valentin from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation. VE

TEXHIBITION: EARLY DRAW-INGSLouisiana Museum of Modern Art, GL Strandvej 13, Humlebæk; ends Feb 21; tickets: 95kr; www.louisiana.dkLouisiana is the � rst 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. Rediscov-ered 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 100Arken Museum for Modern Kunst, Skovvej 100, Ishøj; Tue, � u, Fri, Sat and Sun 10:00-17:00, ends Feb 28, Wed 10:00-21:00; tickets: 95kr; www.arken.dkDanish artist Carl-Henning Ped-ersen would have turned 100 years old this year. ARKEN Museum for Modern Kunst celebrates the birth-day of this treasured artist, a lead-ing � gure in the European art group COBRA, with an exhibition show-casing the artist’s sprawling, poetic paintings dating from the end of the 1930s to his death in 2007. VE

RAW PROJECTION EXHIBI-TIONBusk Design Store, Ahlefeldtsgade 23, Cph K; ends Feb 14; free admDuring the Copenhagen Fashion Festival, BUSK design store will

present Kira Richards Hansen’s vid-eo installation UnMove, featuring leather accessories by designer Pia Busk. � e raw, minimalist installa-tion will be projected onto a white stone wall, to be viewed through the store’s windows around the clock. VE

EXHIBITION: TARA DONOVANLouisiana Museum of Modern Art, GL Strandvej 13, Humlebæk; starts Fri, ends Feb 28, 11:00; tickets: 95kr, concessions; www.louisiana.dkSee this artist’s � rst exhibition in Eu-rope in the modern setting of Loui-siana. Donovan’s pieces each centre around everyday objects – drinking straws, nails, buttons – and then are transformed into something com-pletely unexpected. Her unimagina-ble sculptures and installations feel very organic and natural. Don’t miss this one. AS

BLUE MUSSELS AT ARKENArken Museum for Moderne Kunst, Skovvej 100, Ishøj; Web 13:00 & 19:00; tickets: 298kr; reservations: call 5167 0223; www.arken.dkBoth 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 � l-let 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

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT COBE ARCHITECTSCOBE, Njalsgade 17-27 Building 15, N, 1st Floor, Cph S; Fri 16:00-17:30; free adm; tilmelding.dac.dk/behind-the-scenes-at-cobe-architectsDanish architecture is famed around the world for its modern concepts and cool, sleek design. Now you have the opportunity to sit down with a � rm 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 � rm for an informal presentation and chat.

THE TRANSFORMATION OF CARLSBERGVisit Carlsberg, Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11, Valby; Sat 12:00-13:00, � u Feb 14 15:00-16:00; tickets: 95kr, under 5: free adm; www.visitcarlsberg.dkAs one of the institutions of Den-mark, Carlsberg Brewery is currently undergoing a massive transformation. � is tour will show you the New Carlsberg Brewhouse, which will be-come 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 TOURLouisiana Museum of Modern Art, Gamel Strandvej 13, Humlebæk; Sats in February starting at 13:15; free adm; www.louisiana.dkGet a free guided tour around Loui-siana and learn about the history be-hind the museum and its status as a cultural centre. � is tour focuses on

the architecture of the building, but you will also get a chance to see some of the famed collections, such as As-ger Jorn and the Giacometti rooms. Don’t fear – the tour is in English! AS

SUNDAY MORNING WALK THROUGH THE ROYAL DIS-TRICT OF FREDERIKSSTADENKunsthal Charlottenborg, Kongens Ny-torv 1, Cph K; � rst Sun and third Sun, Feb 17, starting at 11:00; tickets: 75krCombine architecture with history on this Sunday morning walking tour through the ritzy and royal district of Frederiksstaden. Dripping in 18th cen-tury romanticism, this area has been said to combine the classic Parisian style with a distinct Danish traditional touch. � e tour – all in English – will end at Copenhagen Harbour, over-looking the grand Opera House. AS

BEHIND THE DOORS OF LEGODansk Arkitektur Centre, Strandgade 27B, Cph K; starts Sat, ends Sun Feb 17, 11:00-15:00; tickets: 60kr avail-able at venue; www.dac.dkRemind yourself of your youth when Lego opens its doors with this hands-on 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 ac-tually help us create a better environ-ment? Henning Larsen Architects also has an exhibition on display called ‘Dialogue with the World’, giving you and your chil-dren an illustrated idea of the future. � ese are truly great lessons that you won’t want to miss. AS

SUNDAY MORNING WALK THROUGH ØRESTAD CITYØrestad Station, Ørestads Boule-vard 89, Cph S; second and last Sundays in Feb (10 & 24), 11:00-12:30; tickets: 75krWander around one of Copenhagen’s new urban areas, full of famous Danish modern design and architec-ture. � is Sunday morning w a l k - ing tour takes you around souther Copenhagen, along the metro line, past the Ørestad Gymnasium and the brilliant VM Houses famed for their bizarre and ultra-cool balco-nies of protruding glass. You will be able to get one of the best views of Ørestad as well as Copenha-gen atop the VM Mountain, and the tour – all in English – will end by the characteristic Bella Sky hotel. AS

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ORGANIC CURRYWURSTCafé Fodbold, Købmagergade by Hellingånd-skirken and Rundetårn, Cph K; Mon-Sat in Feb, 11:00-18:00; Tickets: 39krYou can warm yourself up with a currywurst at Cafe Fodbold. � e 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 Helligånd-

skirken and Rundetårn (the Round Tower). BSM

SMØRREBRØD WITH A TWIST

Restaurant Kronborg, Brolæggerstræde 12, Cph K; closed Fri-Wed, open � u, 11:00-18:00; tickets: 39krRestaurant Kronborg twists the classic Danish lunch platter with the herring, � sh and meat of the season as well as a bite of cheese and a little something for your sweet tooth. Beer

ambassador Kasper Larsen from Nørrebro Bryghus has chosen a selection of well-brewed artisan beers that complement the delicacies. Pre-booking necessary – minimum two cov-ers. BSM

FRENCH DINING AT FRU HEIBERGFru 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.dkFru Heiberg’s French chef has put together a three-course French-inspired meal. � e meal consists of an a French onion soup with crou-

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by pearl onions, mushrooms, smoked bacon, herbs and mashed potatoes. � e evening’s des-sert is Tarte tatin with vanilla ice cream and caramel. BSM

PANCAKES IN THE CRYPT AT CITY HALLCity Hall, Rådhuspladsen 1, Cph K; Fri 16:30; Tickets: 80kr; Reservation: krsahl@k� .kk.dk or call 3366 2584Wander through the crypts of City Hall and have pancakes while you’re at it. � ere you can hear good stories about Copenhagen’s sixth City Hall, while drinking sparkling wine and enjoying the famous Rådhuspandekage.

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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

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HAMLET NORDIC DINING:

SIMPLE YET GOODHilton Copenhagen Airport,

Ellehammersvej 20, Kastrup;

Mon-Fri in Feb, 18:00-22:30; Tickets: 375kr; Reservation: fc.copenhagen-airport@hilton.com or call 3244 5353Hilton Copenhagen Airport invites you to yet another culinary capital to experience ‘Simple Yet Good’ at Hamlet Nordic Dining. � ere, you will be o� ered a three-course meal that is based on the three principles of health, eco-logical produce and sustainability. BSM

AN OFFER YOU CAN’T REFUSEAntiristorante L’Altro, Torvegade 62, Cph K; Mon-Sun in Feb, 18:00; Tickets: 450kr; www.laltro.dk/enRestaurant L’Altro is hosting a month of real ma� a dining, where horse sausages, Peter Clemenza’s pasta, and Sicilian wine from the island’s best wineries are served to the guests.

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MIKKELLER + MIELCKE & HUR-TIGKARL: FOCUS ON BEER

Paradehuset, Frederiksberg Have, Frederiksberg Runddel 1A, Frederiksberg; Fri 19:00; tickets: 1,250kr; www.mikkeller.dk/the-brewery� e brewery Mikkeller and restaurant Miel-cke & Hurtigkarl are o� ering unique � avours in February. After several years of close col-laboration 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 inter-action between beer and food. Several unique beers have been brewed speci� cally for these events. All the dishes are prepared in harmony with the beer they are served with. BSM

BRUNCH AT DAC& CAFEDAC& Cafe, Strandgade 27, Cph K; Sat& Sun in Feb 10:00-15:30; 175kr; www.dac.dk/enSpoil 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 o� ers everything from scrambled eggs with bacon to wa� es, pancakes, cheese, yoghurts and more – all the while gazing at Copenha-gen Harbour, Børsen and the opera house. JH

A MUSICAL TAKE ON JAPANESE CUISINEHero Kitchen & Hotel Bar, Jarmers Plads 3, Cph V; every Sat in Feb, 17:00-23:00; Tickets: 350kr; www.herokitchen.dkHero Kitchen marries music and food in this underground supper club. � is month, the restaurant will focus on Japanese cuisine in a four-week series taking place every Saturday in February. Each event tackles a di� erent theme, including ‘fashion week’, ‘water’, ‘win-ter’, and ‘rising sun’. Purchase of a ticket is valid for all four weekly events and is required to obtain further details. JH

GASTRO CRUISEDeparts from Restaurant Søren K, Søren Ki-erkegaards Plads 1, Cph K; every Sat in Feb, 13:00; Tickets: 375kr; www.blaatguld.dkEnjoy a covered canal boat cruise around Co-penhagen Harbour every Saturday in Febru-ary. � e tour stops at six di� erent restaurants, where you’ll be able to sample their signature dishes featuring mussels. JH

CLIMATE FRIENDLY BRUNCHCap 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.dkEnjoy Cap Horn’s weekly brunch bu� et o� er-ing a wide variety of climate-friendly and eco-logically-farmed dishes. Fill your plate with organic Danish yoghurt and granola, organic pancakes, salads and � sh, and wash it all down with a glass of organic juice. Jazz overhead and a � re on the hearth make this weekend brunch a cosy, eco-friendly treat. JH

FREE WINE & FREE JAZZGustav’s Bistro & Butik, Classengade 11A, Cph Ø; ends Sat, 18:00; tickets: 650kr, available at door; www.gustavsbistro.dk/vinterjazz2013Satisfy your senses at Gustav’s in Østerbro with an evening of � ne wine, dining and music. Various jazz artists will � ll the room with their tunes each night to serenade you while you sip. Check out the website for art-ist details. JH

TOUR DE TORVEHALLERNEHal 2, Torvehallerne, Frederiksborggade 21, Cph K; Tue & � u in Feb (Feb 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21) 14:30; Tickets: 250kr; Reservations: www.cphfoodtours.dk/booknow.asp or call 5012 3645Explore Torvhallerne Copenhagen’s magni� -cent food hall, on this two-hour guided tour, which o� ers tastings from many stallholders as an added perk. � e guides will explain the background and history of the various prod-ucts on sale and happily adapt tours to suit each group’s interest. Tours are held in Dan-ish and English. JH

PIEMONTE MEETS VESTERBRO VINSTUEVesterbro Vinstue, Istegade 128, Cph V; every � u in February, starting at 18:00; Tickets: 350kr; Reservations: www.vesterbrovinstue.dk or call 3325 1080Italy is great at making wine, so why not experience the delectable wines made in the northwestern region of Piedmonte? � is new wine bar is spotlighting the velvety reds that are famed from this area. Feast on a four-course meal paired with four Piemontes at this Italian and Danish establishment. AS

LIQUORICE FESTIVAL AFTER DARKGrilleriet by Weber, Dampfærgevej 10, Parkhus 12, Cph Ø; Sat 19:30-22:30; tickets: 795kr; www.lakridsfestival.dkWith the Liquorice Festival running this weekend (see G13), you might think you’ll have had your � ll of the Danish delicacy. Doubtful, as the festival runs into the night on Saturday with liquorice tapas at Grilleriet by Weber. Taste � avours you’d never imagine – like chilli or salt. Strangely delicious!

FISHING TRIP ON THE ØRESUNDElsinore Harbour, Bridge 21, Boat called ‘Aressø’; Sat 12:00-17:00; tickets: 795kr; www.meyers-madhus.dkYes, 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 � sh? You’ll be going on a � ve-hour voyage at sea and catching the freshest � sh imaginable: those caught by your own rod.

FOOD JAM WITH THOMAS MADVIGCasa Magni� ca / Buonos Madatalier, Købmagergade 23, Cph K; Sat 19:00; tickets: 2,000kr; www.casamagni� ca.dk� is guy does it all: DJ, radio host, club own-er and a competitor on TV3’s ‘Masterchef ’. � omas Madvig is sure to entertain on this night of music and gastronomic delights. His international menu with appetisers, cham-pagne and a six-course meal paired with six wines is in collaboration with Zagat-rated restaurants Krogs and Noma. � e evening’s soundtrack is crafted by Madvig himself.

BLUE MUSSELS AT ARKENArken Museum for Muderne Kunst, Skovvej

100, Ishøj; Wed 13:00 & 19:00; tickets: 298kr; reservations: call 5167 0223; www.arken.dkBoth 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 � llet with fried auber-gines, 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 & GRUBSilver.Spoon HQ, Linnésgade 20A, Cph K; starts Wed, ends Sat Feb 16, 17:30 & 20:00; tickets: 425kr; reservations: www.billetto.dk/winegrubwinter2013� e 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. � is basic approach to wine will be held in small groups in a very hyggeligt atmosphere, and each wine is paired with its perfect Nor-dic dish.

DESSERT NIGHT IN STRANGA’S KITCHENStrangas Dessert Boutique, Åboulevard 7, Cph V; Wed 18:30-21:30; tickets: 795kr; reserva-tions: ns@strangas.dk or call 3539 5530; www.strangas.dkIt’s a dream come true: dessert for dinner. Join expert confectioner Nikolaos Stranga this evening as he will be serving a four-course des-sert meal in his kitchen right near the lakes. His desserts received a Michelin star at res-taurant Era Ora. You won’t want to miss this night of indulgence.

BAKING FOR KIDSMeyers Madhus, Nørrebrogade 52, Cph N; � u 11:00-16:00; tickets: 595kr; www.meyersmad-hus.dk� e 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. � e warm smell of bread will abound when your kids walk away tired from kneading but skilled bakers themselves.

BEER TOUR AT CARLSBERGJacobsen Brewery & Bar, Gml. Carlsberg Vej 11, Cph V; � u & Fri Feb 15, 17:00-18:30; tick-ets: 95kr available at www.billetnet.dk; www.visitcarlsberg.dk� is tour exempli� es the quintessence of Denmark. You will tour the newly modern Jacobsen Brewery while learning about the history of Old Carlsberg. Head into the usu-ally locked and private cellars and – of course – taste a wide variety of beers. � e tour ends with a surprise!

GOURMET IN THE CHOCOLATE STOREA XOXO, Gml. Kongevej 115, Frederiksberg; � u, Fri Feb 15 & � u Feb 28, starting at 18:00; tickets: 1,250kr available at venue; www.axoco.dkHaving a bad day? Chocolate is always the answer. For three nights, chocolatier Jes-per Rahbek will be treating you to as much chocolate as your heart can take. You will en-joy a � ve-course chocolate menu with paired drinks, and you might even learn a bit about the world of chocolate – like the odd-sound-ing but surprisingly-wonderful combination of chocolate and salt. Only 14 can dine each night, so book early!

VALENTINE’S EVENING AT CAP HORNCap Horn, Nyhavn 21, Cph K; � u 18:00; tickets: 399kr; reservations: reservation@ca-phorn.dk or call 3312 8504; www.caphorn.dkLove is in the air this � ursday, 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.G14

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MASTERS OF GYPSY JAZZJazzCup, Gothersgade 107, Cph K; Fri 15:30; tickets: 80-100kr, available at venue; www.jazzklubben.dk� e 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 Ger-man 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 BANDPrismen, Holmbladsgade 71, Cph S; Fri 19:30; tickets: 65kr, available at venue; www.kulturog-fritid.kk.dk/prismen� is Danish guitarist is one of the best guys around. His musical résumé runs the gamut from salsa and � amenco to rock and jazz. Nordsø is joined on stage with drummer Ole � eill, bassist Peter Danstrup and percussion-ists Klavs Nordsø and Eliel Lazo. AS

NILS BO DAVIDSEN SOLOKoncertkirken, Blågårds Plads 6A, Cph N; Fri 20:00; tickets: 60kr, available at venueJoin Nils Bo Davidsen at the hyggeligt Kon-certkirken 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 high-light the intricacies of his distinct sound. AS

ELEKTRO GUZZIZoologisk Museum, Universitetparken 15, Cph Ø; Fri 20:00; tickets: 142kr; reservations: www.billetnet.dk; www.zoologi.snm.ku.dkAs the � rst installation of the Frost Festival of alternative music, Elektro Guzzi will take the stage at the unique Zoologisk Museum. � is Austrian band takes guitar, bass and drums to make minimal techno music. It’s a danceable sound, so get ready for a fun night. � e even-ing will also have some surprises around the museum. Don’t miss this! AS

KLEZMER CONCERTLouisiana Museum, Gml. Standvej 13, Hum-lebæk; Fri 20:00-21:30; tickets: 125kr; reserva-tions: politikenbillet.www2.dk; www.louisiana.dkPlaying in the klezmer tradition of the Ashkenazic Jews of eastern Europe, Mazel will be in concert at Louisiana this weekend. � eir 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. � is will be a true international concert you’ll love. AS

PETER ERSKINE & AARHUS JAZZ ORCHESTRAJazzhouse, NIels Hemmingsens Gade 10, Cph K; Fri 21:00; tickets: 170kr; reservations: www.bil-letlugen.dk; www.jazzhouse.dkAmerica and Denmark collide when the Aarhus Jazz Orchestra joins American drum-mer Peter Erskine. � e 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. � ey are sure to add power and grandeur to the complementary sound of the Aarhus Jazz Orchestra and Er-skine. AS

ANE TROLLEKoncerthuset, Emil Holms Kanal 20, Cph S; Fri 21:00; tickets: 200kr; reservations: www.billet-lugen.dk; www.dr.dk/koncerthusetKnown as one of the strongest voices in Den-mark, 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. � is is sure to be a classy and charming night. AS

SISSEL VERA PETTERSEN & NIKOLAJ HESSCaféscenen, Skindergade 3, Cph K; Fri 21:00; tickets: 75kr, available at venueNorway’s Sissel Vera Pettersen and Denmark’s Nikolaj Hess join forces in this improvisation-al concert. Pettersen brings vocals and saxo-phones, and Hess works magic on the piano. Together, the two improvise a sound that is both poppy and atmospheric. � ey released albums together in 2006 and 2009 to rave re-views, and they have been nominated for the Danish Music Awards. � e complex sounds that these two produce take from various in-spirations, ranging from folk, electronica and African beat all wrapped in jazz. AS

LOTTE ANKER & STEN SANDELLKoncertkirken, Blågårds Plads 6A, Cph N; Fri 21:30; tickets: 60kr, available at venueBoth Lotte Anker and Sten Sandell love im-provisation. 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. � e duo is sure to be the perfect yin-yang of improv sounds. AS

DAWDA JOBARTEHGlobal, Nørre Allé 7, Cph N; Fri 22:00; tickets: 70kr; reservations: www.amiando.com/dawda-jobateh.html; www.globalcph.dk� is 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 in-tricately 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 AGNOSTICSKoncertkirken, Blågårds Plads 6A, Cph N; Fri 23:00; tickets: 60kr, available at venueJacob Anderskov’s group Agnostic Revelations is becoming more Euro-centric. � is 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 AGOGOJazzhouse, Niels Hemmingsens Gade 10, Cph K; Sat 14:00; tickets: 30-60kr; reservations: www.billetto.dk; www.jazzhouse.dkHave fun with the entire family on Saturday when the Jazzhouse’s Children’s Jazz Club pre-sents Astro Buddha Agogo. � e trio is made up of Michael Blicher on sax and � ute, Dan Hemmer on organ and Anders Holm on drums. � ey will be � lling your children’s ears with melodic tunes that will put everyone in a good mood. AS

BOB ROCKWELL TRIOTango 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� is 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. � e now-Dane has re-leased a plethora of jazz albums, all showcas-ing 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 BANDHusets Café, Rådhusstræde 13, Cph K; Sat 19:30; tickets: 50kr, available at venue; www.huset-kbh.dkExperimental 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. � e trio have released a handful of albums, and their close-knit relationship is sure to make this set of improv something amazing. AS

SINNE EEGDen Sorte Diamant, Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1, Cph K; Sat 20:00; tickets: 170-220kr; reser-vations: www.billetlugen.dkA Danish beauty and jazz vocalist, Sinne Eeg will blow you away. She has received much ac-claim and is considered a major talent in Eu-rope. Eeg’s voice is strong and heartfelt, and her technique is smooth and e� ortless. Her al-bums won Danish Music Awards in 2007 and 2010. Catch Eeg performing with the trio of Jacob Christo� ersen on piano, Morten Rams-bøl on bass and Morten Lund on drums. Your ears will thank you. AS

KIRA SKOVJazzhouse, Niels Hemmingsens Gade 10, Cph K; Sat 21:00; tickets: 210kr; reservations: www.billetlugen.dk; www.jazzhouse.dk� e lead singer of Kira & the Kindred Spirits, Kira Skov has broken through as a solo vocal-ist with great success. She’s left her edgy rock-in� uenced past for a more jazzy sound, and her album Memories of Days Gone By has re-ceived great international plaudits with com-parisons to Billie Holiday. � ose are big shoes to � ll, to be sure, but Skov’s voice is large and in charge. Keep this concert your – and your friends’– little secret. AS

GUSTAF LJUNGGRENCaféscenen, 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’ (‘� e 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

KUNSTCLASHSkuespilhuset, Sankt Annæ Plads 36, Cph K; Sun 17:00; tickets: 375kr; reservations: kglteater.dkFor just under two hours, sit back and enjoy what Denmark has brought to the nation’s culture. Musicians Benjamin Koppel and Jes-per Mechlenburg are hosting some of the big-gest names in music and acting, dancing and philosophy. � is is a night that is meant to ask the question: “What does it really mean to be Danish?” AS

WHOMADEWHO DJ SETToftegårds Plads, Valby; Sun 17:00-19:00; free adm; www.kulturogfritid.kk.dk� is Frost Festival headlining set takes place at the Toftegårds Plads ice rink. � is group mixes danceable tunes with a rock vibe. � e trio is composed of Jeppe Kjellberg on a jazzy guitar, Tomas Barfod as one half of the house mu-sic duo Cheshire, and Tomas Hø� ding of the pop-rock band Garbo as the vocalist and bass-ist. A set coming from various backgrounds, this relaxed show is sure to be a blast. Skate and rock out. AS

HUSHJazzhouse, Niels Hemmingsens Gade 10, Cph K; Sun 20:00; tickets: 245kr; reservations: www.billetlugen.dk; www.jazzhouse.dkA 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 al-bum, and you can be sure to hear their new jazzy pieces at Jazzhouse. AS

IKI: VOCAL IMPROVØsterbro Koncertforening, Dag Hammerskjölds Alle 30, Cph Ø; Mon 20:00; tickets: 60-100kr, available at venue; www.koncertforening.dkIKI is a group of eight women who join voices in improv. � e 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. � e 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. � eir harmonies will surely send chills down your spine. AS

KREISBERG/HOENIG/HESS/HAXHOLMParadise Jazz, Rådhusstræde 13, Cph K; Tue 20:30; tickets: 100kr, available at venue; www.paradisejazz.dk� is quartet of avant-garde jazz is bound to pro-duce an exciting show. Americans Johnathan Kreisberg and Ari Hoenig come together with pianist Nikolaj Hess and bassist Morten Chris-tian 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 TRIOTranquebar, Borgergade 14, Cph K; � u 20:00; tickets: 80kr, available at venue; www.tranque-bar.net� e 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 origi-nal jazz compositions and also jazzy covers of various pop and rock songs. In this show, Mo-roccan Berber-dancer and percussionist Rabab Aomari will join the trio on stage, while Gha-nian percussionist Ayi Solomon will also add to the musical mix. AS

BECCA STEVENSJazzhouse, Niels Hemmingsens Gade 10, Cph K; � u 20:00; tickets: 195kr; reservations: www.billetlugen.dk; www.jazzhouse.dk� is New Yorker is bringing a new sound to the singer-songwriter genre. Stevens mixes jazz with folk and pop, creating a melodic at-mosphere that is quite unlike any you’ll see all festival long. Joining Stevens is her band, con-tributing a harmonica, keyboard, contra bass and percussion, while she will be utilising her guitar, ukelele and charango. � is promises to be an evening to witness a star on the rise. AS

JESPER LUNDGAARD SPECIAL SEXTETParadise Jazz, Rådhusstræde 13, Cph K; � u 20:30; tickets: 100kr, available at venue; www.paradisejazz.dkEnjoy this trip to the past when Jesper Lun-gaard 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 THREEKulturhuset Islands Brygge, Islands Brygge 18, Cph S; � u 20:00; tickets: 80kr; www.k-i-b.dk� is 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 in� uenced by her background. � en, Travelling Tribes will pump you back up with their lo-� tribal sounds that utilise international themes and instruments. Lastly, Eggs Laid By Tigers will close out the show with their folky, Dylan � omas-inspired poetic and unique lyrics. It’s sure to be a brilliant night. AS

MODESELEKTORStore Vega, Enghavevej 40, Cph V; � u 21:00; tickets: 245kr; reservations: www.billetnet.dk; www.vega.dk� ese 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 re-views from Ga� a, Soundvenue and Pitchfork. One thing’s for sure, though – these guys will get you moving. AS

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