Copenhagen Gay Guide 2017/2018

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COPENHAGEN

GAYGUIDE 2017/2018 FREE GUIDE

WELCOME TO COPENHAGEN We are lucky, that we live in Denmark

Carsten Volden

DENMARK is a country where we have the right to vote for the Social Democrats or the Conservatives, if we share their opinions. We can get married with the one we love, whether it is a woman or a man. We can choose to get an education and a career, no matter what skin color we have. We can practice our religion, whether we are Muslims or Christians…

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and we can choose not to believe in anything. Unfortunately, very few countries in the world has this degree of freedom.

The right to be 'who we are' and also participate in the public debate, with what we contain – religion, gender, political sense of belonging and sexuality – as a starting point, has been a special Danish value for many years now.

The right to love – without limitations, without preconceptions – has not come by itself. Many people, organizations, and businesses fought this battle before us – and for us.

Rainbow Business Denmark work to support the LGBT-community in Denmark – we aim to make Denmark a more tolerant and diverse society still.

To support our work, you can join our organization at: www.rainbowbusinessdenmark.dk Thank you for being interested in the Danish LGBT-community. I hope you will enjoy the different venues presented in this guide to the Copenhagen Gay life.

Carsten Volden Chairman, Rainbow Business Denmark

BREAKFAST • HOT AND COLD DRINKS • CAKES • LUNCH • DINNER Sunday-Wednesday 08:00-02:00 • Thursday-Saturday 08:00-05:00 Kitchen 08:00-23:00 • Happy hour 15.00-19.00 (½ L draft beer DKK 30)

Large outdoor seating with 100 seats in the sun www.cafeobelix.dk • Free WIFI • Tlf. 33 31 34 14

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COPENHAGEN GAY GUIDE 2017/2018 RAINBOW BUSINESS DENMARK IS NONPROFIT AND WORKS TO: • PROMOTE COPENHAGEN AND DENMARK AS A GAY DESTINATION TO INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC TOURISTS AND MAKE THEIR STAY MORE ENJOYABLE. • IMPROVE THE COOPERATION AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN LGBT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES AND NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS IN DENMARK. • IMPROVE THE LIFE CONDITIONS AND WELL-BEING OF GAY MEN, LESBIANS, BISEXUALS AND TRANSGERED PEOPLE, WHETHER THEY ARE VISITING OR LIVING IN DENMARK

Nyhavn is lined with bars and restaurants facing the harbor.

COPENHAGEN GAY MAP is published by Rainbow Business Denmark.

Copenhagen has something to offer all senses and tastes. The LGBT community is happy to welcome you to the city renowned for its easy-going and laidback lifestyle.

WWW.RAINBOWBUSINESSDENMARK.DK

We wish you lots of fun while exploring Copenhagen.

Rainbow Business Denmark is an independent organisation of businesses and organisations, with gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered people as their main interest group.

SMOKING RESTRICTIONS According to Danish law, smoking restrictions apply at most bars, cafés, restaurants and nightclubs. Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas as well as in bars with a serving area of less than 40 square metres.

On the symbols in this guide, you can see the smoking policy at the different bars and clubs, and choose for yourself whether you prefer to party with or without cigarettes.

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INDEX Bars & Cafés 07 Dance Clubs & Dance Bars 12 Eating Out 15 Maps 16 Shopping & Business 20 Gay Media & Dating Sites 22 Groups & Organisations 23 Hiv & Health Issues 25 Sex Clubs 27 Fetish Clubs 29 Lifestyle & Sex 29 Beaches & Cruising 30 LGBT highlights

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© RAINBOW BUSINESS DENMARK CIRCULATION: 25,000 PRODUCTION: Out & About EDITOR, ADVERTISING AND LAYOUT: Bert Svalebølle/ bert@outandabout.dk FOTO: © TROND ALEXANDER TUNE – ULTIMATUNE.COM DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE: 1 March 2018 – Will be published in April/May 2018.

Copenhagen Gay Map 2017/2018 was updated in April 2017.

Places, prices and other information may have changed.

CHECK OUT: www.rainbowbusinessdenmark.dk and www.oaonline.dk to get the latest updates on the gay scene in Copenhagen.

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(SUMMER 1/4-31/10) Monday-Thursday 16-03 * Friday-Saturday & public holidays 12-09 * Sunday 12-03

(Winter 1/11-31/3) Monday-Thursday 16-03 * Friday-Saturday & public holidays 16-03 * Sunday 16-03

Mikkel Bryggersgade 11 1460 Copenhagen C www.myfairladies.dk

BARS & CAFÉS 1. Café Obelix Vesterbrogade 53, Vesterbro (On Vesterbro Torv) www.cafeobelix.dk Cafe Obelix Cafe Obelix welcomes all. Breakfast, hot and cold drinks, cakes, lunch or dinner.

Large outdoor seating with 100 seats in the sun. Happy Hour from 15-19.

Sun-Wed 08-02, Thu-Sat 08-05 Kitchen every day 08-23 (In the summertime Fri-Sat to 24)

2. Centralhjørnet Kattesundet 18, City www.centralhjornet.dk Centralhjørnets venner!

Traditional, lively and easy-going gay bar with free Wi-Fi. Live entertainment

on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons, between October and April. See website for all events.

Sun-Thu 12-02, Fri-Sat 12-03

3. Cosy Bar Studiestræde 24, City www.cosybar.dk Cosy Bar Cosy Bar has been a lively place since 1941, both during the nights, and the early morning hours, they have a great range of cocktails. It is well known as a very good place to pick up guys, DJ’s every Friday and Saturday from midtnight. Drag DJ’s from Berlin and House DJ’s gives the place a special vibe. Happy Hour every day 22-02.

Sun-Thu 22-06, Fri-Sat 22-08

Centralhjørnet.

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My Fair Ladies.

Sun-Thu 14:00-03:00

Fri-Sat 14:00-05:00

Studiestræde 33 Tel: (+45) 33 91 09 37

www.maskenbar.dk

BARS & CAFÉS 4. G*A*Y Copenhagen

Vester Voldgade 10, City GAY Copenhagen Gay bar and nightclub next to the City Hall. Friendly and popular among all ages.

Free Wi-Fi. DJ Friday and Saturday from 22.

Free admission.

Thu 18-02, Fri-Sat 20-05, DJ from 23:00

5. Jailhouse Studiestræde 12, City www.jailhousecph.dk (+45) 33 15 22 55 Jailhouse CPH jailhousecph Prison-themed bar, with friendly staff in uniform. Popular, with a relaxed atmosphere and happy hour from 15-21.

Sun-Thu 15-02, Fri-Sat 15-05

6. Masken Bar Studiestræde 33, City www.maskenbar.dk (+45) 33 91 09 37 Masken Bar Masken Bar is a lively and cheerful place, with two floors and free Wi-Fi. Many friendly guests within all age groups.

Sun-Thu 14-03, Fri-Sat 14-05

7. My Fair Ladies Mikkel Bryggers Gade 11, City www.myfairladies.dk (+45) 60 52 24 36 myfairladiescph New cozy musical bar with monthly shows, located next to the City Hall.

Mon-Thu 16-03, Fri-Sat 12-09 (*16-09) Sun 12-03 (*16-03) * = October-March

Jailhouse.

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Masken Bar.

Oscar Bar CafĂŠ.

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BARS & CAFÉS 8. Oscar Bar Café Regnbuepladsen 9, City www.oscarbarcafe.dk (+45) 33 12 09 99 Oscar Bar Café Nice outdoor seating area for sunny afternoons. Free Wi-Fi. Happy hour from 17-21.

Fridays and Saturdays, live DJ’s from 22-02.

Sun-Thu 11-24, Fri-Sat 11-02 (Kitchen all days 11-16 and 17-21)

GAY CPH is the app for information about Gay Copenhagen. Here you will find news, guide and events, and you can also read the Danish magazine Out & About online.

Regnbuepladsen 9 • 1550 København V www.oscarbarcafe.dk Sunday-Thursday 11-24 • Friday-Saturday 11-02

DANCE CLUBS & DANCE BARS 3. Cosy Bar OK

vibe. Happy Hour every day 22-02.

Sun-Thu 22-06, Fri-Sat 22-08

4. G*A*Y Copenhagen Vester Voldgade 10, City GAY Copenhagen Gay bar and nightclub next to the City Hall. Friendly and popular with all ages.

Free Wi-Fi. DJ Friday and Saturday from 22. Free admission.

Thu 18-02, Fri-Sat 20-05, DJ from 23:00

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Studiestræde 24, City www.cosybar.dk Cosy Bar Cosy Bar has been a lively place since 1941, both during the nights, and the early morning hours, they have a great range of cocktails.

It is well known as a very good place to pick up guys, DJ’s every Friday and Saturday from midtnight. Drag DJ’s from Berlin and House DJ’s gives the place a special

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Christianshavns Færgecafé.

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EATING OUT 1. Café Obelix Vesterbrogade 53, Vesterbro (On Vesterbro Torv) www.cafeobelix.dk Cafe Obelix Cafe Obelix welcomes all. Breakfast, hot and cold drinks, cakes, lunch or dinner.

Large outdoor seating with 100 seats in the sun. Happy Hour from 15-19.

Sun-Wed 08-02, Thu-Sat 08-05 Kitchen every day 08-23 (in the summertime Fri-Sat to 24)

9. Christianshavns Færgecafé Strandgade 50, City www.faergecafeen.dk (+45) 32 54 46 24 Christianshavns Færgecafé This restaurant serves good, old-fashioned Danish dishes with a nautical touch.

It’s possible to order and eat both indoors and outdoors along the canal. Winner of “smørrebrød” of the year 2016.

Mon-Sat 11:30-15:30 + 17:30-22, Sun 11:3016:30

5. Jailhouse Studiestræde 12, City www.jailhousecph.dk (+45) 33 15 22 55 Jailhouse CPH jailhousecph The first floor of Jailhouse is a cozy lounge and dining room. Food, made from fresh seasonal produce, is served from 18-22.

Check jailhousecph.dk for the menu.

Thu-Fri-Sat 18-23

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BARS & CAFÉS 1. Café Obelix 2. Centralhjørnet 3. Cosy Bar 4. G*A*Y Copenhagen 5. Jailhouse 6. Masken Bar 7. My Fair Ladies 8. Oscar Bar Café DANCE CLUBS & BARS 3. Cosy Bar 4. G*A*Y Copenhagen EATING OUT 1. Café Obelix 9. Christianshavns Færgecafé 5. Jailhouse 10. Kafe Knud 8. Oscar Bar Café 11. Restaurant Kronborg

= Exclusively or mostly gay = Gays warmly welcomed

SHOPPING & BUSINESS 12. Advokatformaet Krarup 15. Mads Heindorf 16. Nordic Nesting GROUPS & ORGANISATIONS 17. Copenhagen Pride (Tourist Information) 18. LGBT Danmark 19. Wonderful Copenhagen HIV & HEALTH ISSUES 20. AIDS-Fondet 10. Kafe Knud SEX CLUBS 21. Amigo Sauna 22. Body Bio FETISH CLUBS 23. SLM Copenhagen LIFESTYLE & SEX 24. Men’s Shop 25. Ørstedsparken Copenhagen (cruising) Gay Guide 2017/2018 17

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12. Advokatformaet Krarup 13. Hepa Urimport 14. Loppehylder SEX CLUBS

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Frederiksberg is a fashionable part of Copenhagen with excellent shopping opportunities and green spaces.

The Main street through Frederiksberg is Gammel Kongevej .

EATING OUT 10. Kafe Knud Skindergade 2, City www.kafeknud.dk Kafe Knud is a drop in café for people living with HIV, and their relatives.

Tue and Thu 16-22 (Kitchen 18-20.30) (Closed in July)

8. Oscar Bar Café Regnbuepladsen 9, City www.oscarbarcafe.dk (+45) 33 12 09 99 Oscar Bar Café Enjoy a late breakfast, lunch, cake, snack or dinner. Choose between the regular café menu and the blackboard specials.

Sun-Thu 11-24, Fri-Sat 11-02 (Kitchen all days 11-16 and 17-21)

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11. Restaurant Kronborg Brolæggerstræde 12, City www.restaurantkronborg.dk Mon-Sun 11-17

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SHOPPING & BUSINESS 12. Advokatfirmaet Krarup (Lawyer) Vodroffsvej 61, Frederiksberg www.kimkrarup.dk

15. Mads Heindorf (Jewellery) Gothersgade 105, City www.madsheindorf.dk Mon-Fri 10-17.30, Sat 10-15

Copenhagen LGBT Historical Walking Tours Copenhagen LGBT Historical Walking Tours

mail@bjarnelundis.dk (+45) 21 42 84 51 Dencker+Schneider (Studio) www.denckerschneider.com 13. Hepa Urimport (Watches/jewellery) Gammel Kongevej 125, Frederiksberg www.hepaure.dk Mon-Thu 10-17.30, Fri 10-18, Sat 10-14 LANTZ Copenhagen (Skin care products) www.lantzcph.com (+45) 26 17 27 49 Mon-Fri 10-14

14. Loppehylder.dk (Flea market) Frederiksberg Bredegade 1, Frederiksberg (Frederiksberg Town Hall Square) www.loppehylder.dk (+45) 53 55 60 01 Cosy indoor flea market with retro, antique, vintage, clothing, furniture, pottery, porcelain, silverware, Danish Design, etc.

Mon-Fri 10-18, Sat-Sun 10-16

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16. Nordic Nesting (interior store) StudiestrĂŚde 51, City www.nordicnesting.dk (+45) 26 14 65 38 Nordic Nesting Modern interior design and gift store in two storeys. Nordic Nesting is owned and run by a Norwegian-Swedish gay couple living in Copenhagen.

Mon-Thu 10-18, Fri 10-19, Sat 10-16, Sun 11-16 SJELDANI Boligadministration (Property) www.sjeldani.dk (+45) 33 24 21 11 Wonderful Weddings Denmark Lustrupvej 28 B, Ribe (Jutland) www.weddingsdenmark.dk Ă˜ENS Ejendomsadministration (Property) Lergravsvej 59, Copenhagen S www.oadv.dk (+45) 32 46 46 32

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{ nordicnesting.dk } Nordic Nesting, Studiestræde 51, 1554 CPH, Close to The City Town Hall Square

SHOPPING IN COPENHAGEN DANISH DESIGN, whether it is furniture or clothing, is characterised by its clean, simple lines, great materials and classic creations that never go out of style.

Copenhagen offers a huge variety of shopping possibilities spread over different areas in the city. In the Inner City of Copenhagen you will find flagship stores by leading Danish fashion designers such as Mads Nørgaard, Henrik Vibskov, and Wood Wood.

Copenhagen is also a great place to shop interior design. The gay-owned shop Nordic Nesting in Studiestræde 51 has a broad selection of Danish and other Nordic designs, both classic and new brands.

At Illums Bolighus you can also find a big selection of Danish design classics, and nearby you find the flag stores of Royal Copenhagen porcelain. Georg Jensen silverware, Hay modern and colourful designs, and Stilleben ceramics.

Both design and fashion is available at Copenhagen’s two big department stores, Magasin du Nord and ILLUM.

In 2016, ILLUM was named one of the world’s most spectacular department stores by the New York based Travel + Leisure magazine.

If you are more into small and quirky shops, move away from the pedestrian streets and explore the smaller streets in the Inner City and areas like Vesterbro, Nørrebro and Østerbro.

Nordic Nesting.

GAY MEDIA & DATING SITES Meet Gay Copenhagen www.meetgaycopenhagen.dk (+45) 27 21 80 65

Out & About www.outandabout.dk info@outandabout.dk Out & About

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Out & About is Denmark’s printed magazine for gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people, with an English gay guide and an events calendar. At the website and the app you find the events calendar continuously updated.

App: GAY CPH

GROUPS & ORGANISATIONS Aalborg Pride (Jutland)

LGBT Ungdoms Ungdomstelefonen

www.aalborgpride.dk kontakt@aalborgpride.dk 8 July 2017 at Karolinelund.

(Youth counselling)

17. Copenhagen Pride

Open Tuesdays 19-21 www.lgbtungdom.dk/radgivning (+45 33 36 00 80) ungdomstelefonen@lgbt.dk

(Pride organisation and Turist Information)

Knabrostræde 20 st., City www.copenhagenpride.dk Copenhagen Pride is an organisation run 100 % by volunteers. Copenhagen Pride Week on the City Hall Square, 15-20 August 2017. Parade: 19 August 2017.

18. LGBT Danmark (LGBT organisation)

Nygade 7, 2nd floor, City www.lgbt.dk (+45) 33 13 19 48 LGBT Danmarks bibliotek (Library) Open Tuesdays 17-20 www.lgbt.dk/bibliotek LGBT Ungdom (youth) www.lgbtungdom.dk LGBT Danmarks rådgivning (Counselling) Open Thursdays 18-20 www.lgbt.dk/raadgivning (+45) 33 13 19 48

MIX Copenhagen (LesbianGayBiTrans Film Festival)

www.mixcopenhagen.dk MIX Copenhagen 27 October – 5 November 2017 MIX Copenhagen is a cinematographic adventure for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered film buffs and for everyone else interested in cinema with a queer twist.

Rainbow Business Denmark www.rainbowbusinessdenmark.dk info@rainbowbusinessdenmark.dk Danish Rainbow Awards Rainbow Business Denmarks is an independent organisation of businesses and non-profit organisations in Denmark. The organisation itself is non-profit.

19. Wonderful Copenhagen (Official tourism organization)

Nørregade 7b, City www.visitcopenhagen.dk/gay

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AIDS-Fondet/Checkpoint.

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HIV & HEALTH ISSUES 20. AIDS-Fondet (The Danish AIDS Foundation)

Vestergade 18E, 3rd, City www.aidsfondet.dk (+45) 88 33 56 00 AIDS-Fondet AIDS-Fondet is the main Danish HIV/AIDS organisation providing counselling and support for people living with HIV as well as free, anonymous hiv and syphilis testing. AIDS-Fondet also designs campaigns and interventions to prevent new infections and stigma. In collaboration with the municipality of Copenhagen, AIDSFondet provides free condoms and lube at some gay meeting places.

Mon-Thu 10-15, Fri 10-14

ing more about HIV and people who work with HIV. It’s owned and run by HivDanmark, the national organisation for people living with HIV and those affected

by HIV, living in Denmark, irrespective of method of infection, gender, sexuality or nationality.

Tue and Thu 16-22 (Kitchen 18-20:30) (Closed in July)

10. Kafe Knud Skindergade 21, City www.kafeknud.dk Kafe Knud is a cafĂŠ for people living with HIV, relatives, people interested in know-

RAPID HIV-TESTING & COUNSELLING Free and anonymous Immediate test result Open on Mondays and Tuesdays 4-7 pm (closed in July) Located in Vestergade 18E, 4th floor, central Copenhagen Also available in Aarhus and Odense Further info on aidsfondet.dk

Kafe Knud

SLM COPENHAGEN The largest fetish club in Scandinavia

Dark room - Smoke Lounge - Bar area - Piss Room - Pool Table

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SEX CLUBS 21. Amigo Sauna (Men only) StudiestrĂŚde 31 A www.amigo-sauna.dk Sun-Thu 12-07, Fri-Sat 12-08

22. Body Bio Kingosgade 7, Vesterbro (At Frederiksberg map) www.bodybio.dk Body Bio is located in Vesterbro (Bus 6A).

Cosy club with plenty of action, a very busy cruising place, in the daytime too.

Body Bio is a sanctuary for all - a place where anything can happen! A good and friendly atmosphere helps to make the visit a pleasant experience.

Daily 12-01, Wednesdays, Nude-Night from 20.00 to midnight.

Body Bio

WWW.BODYBIO.DK – best cruising place, often crowded in daytime!

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(off Vesterbrogade 106) Entrance KR. 60,All year 12:00 – 01:00 NAKED NIGHT: Wednesdays from 8 pm, Very busy!

FETISH CLUBS

LIFESTYLE & SEX

23. SLM Copenhagen (men only)

24. Men’s Shop

Lavendelstræde 17 C, City www.slm-cph.dk (+45) 33 32 06 01 SLM København Scandinavia’s biggest fetish and cruising club for gay and bisexual men. The club is open every Friday and Saturday and some Thursdays and Sundays. Check the calendar for themes, dress codes and opening hours.

Fridays doors are open 22-02, Saturdays from 22-23. Also open on some Thursdays and Sundays.

Viktoriagade 24 www.mensshop.dk (+45) 33 25 44 75 Men’s Shop Gay lifestyle shop with Scandinavia’s biggest selection of DVDs, books, underwear, pride articles, lube, toys, leather, cock rings, jocks, etc.

Mon-Sun 12-20

SLM Copenhagen.

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BEACHES & CRUISING Amager Fælled At Amager Fælled gay men have sex year-round, but many gays also come to sunbathe during summer. Go to Zigøjnerpladsen, situated near the parking lot at the beginning of Lossepladsvej after entering from Artillerivej.

Amager Strandpark Amager Strandpark has a long sandy beach, but if you prefer to avoid sand, go to Helgoland at the northern end of Amager Strandpark. However, Helgoland is only open to the public from May till September. The nearest Metro station is called Øresund.

Bellevue Strandpark A few metres from Klampenborg station, a short train ride from the city centre you will find this lovely beach. The northern end of the beach is a combined nude and gay beach.

Ishøj Strand Beach park south of Copenhagen with some gay action. From Ishøj Station it is a 1.5 km walk or bicycle trip to the beach.

The gay section is between Pilehuset and Lynghuset.

Tisvildeleje Strand Tisvildeleje is 60 km from Copenhagen.

A beautiful and fairly secluded beach with action in the dunes and pines. From Tisvildeleje Station walk down the hill towards the beach. After the beach parking lot, follow the coastline for about half an hour until you see fewer straight families and more gay men. Ørstedsparken (#25 on the city map) The busiest and most central cruising area. During the day cruising primarily takes place around the public toilets.

From sunset till early morning the cruising is all over the park, but particularly around the trees on both sides of the bridge in the middle of the park.

Occasionally gay and bisexual men are attacked at night and in the early morning. Be careful and don’t hesitate to contact the police. Copenhagen Police are strongly committed in the fight against hate crimes.

Islands Brygge habour bath in the center of Copenhagen. copenhagenmediacenter.com – Foto Nicolai Perjesi.

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THE DANISH RAINBOW AWARD – AXGIL 2018 Danish Rainbow Award - AXGIL 2018 is an annual award show in Copenhagen, hosted by Rainbow Business Denmark.

The event is a great party – a gathering for homosexual, bisexual, transgender and straight people, young and old, ordinary citizens and celebrities. They pay tribute to people, organizations, and businesses that have contributed towards creating better living conditions for LGBT people in Denmark and a more vibrant life in the LGBT community.

The nomination process will take place in November 2017. Anyone will be able to nominate people, organizations

and businesses within the different prize categories.

From the many inputs, the AXGIL steering committee will select three nominations per prize category, with an online public voting procedure, taking place in the beginning of 2018 to select the winners.

Obviously, the winners will only be revealed on the big evening: the Danish Rainbow Award – AXGIL 2018 will take place at 9 May in Cirkusbygningen in Copenhagen.

Buy your ticket at ticketmaster.dk.

COPENHAGEN PRIDE 2017 COPENHAGEN PRIDE is one of the biggest annual events in Copenhagen. Besides all the fun and festivities, the main goal of Copenhagen Pride is to make the LGBTQ community more visible and promote diversity and equality.

In 2016, Copenhagen celebrated its 20th anniversary, and in 2017 the Pride Week takes place from 15-20 August,

with lots of spectacular rainbow events around town. During these days, you can attend political debates, watch films, attend free outdoor concerts, enjoy what is now Europe’s biggest drag show or join all the parties and of course the big parade, which takes place on Saturday, 19 August. Please find updated programme information at: copenhagenpride.dk

MIX COPENHAGEN 2017 MIX COPENHAGEN is the oldest annual and one of the largest film festivals in Denmark, with over 12,000 people attending events and screenings every year.

Since 1986, MIX Copenhagen has screened films that aim to question and explore gender, sexuality and sexual boundaries, and reflect a diverse and changing world.

MIX Copenhagen selects films that

have the potential to push personal and societal expectations, and work towards increasing the global visibility of LGBTQI+ stories in film and media.

The 32st MIX Copenhagen LGBT Film Festival will run from 27 October – 5 November 2017 Join us in the dark and keep updated at: mixcopenhagen.dk Facebook: MIX Copenhagen Instagram: mixcopenhagen Copenhagen Gay Guide 2017/2018 31

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OPEN EVERY DAY Loppehylder.dk ApS • At Frederiksberg Town Square Frederiksberg Bredegade 1 • DK-2000 Frederiksberg (At Frederiksberg Town Hall Square)

Phone +45 53 55 60 01 • Email: kontakt@loppehylder.dk

www.loppehylder.dk