Christiania is something of a powerhouse in Copenhagen's cultural life, especially on the alternative scene, and there will almost always be something going on, in one of the many club and venues dotted around the central part near Pusher street, or the open air scene on Café Nemoland (listed under drink). One of the most popular activities is simply buying some weed and consuming it at a chill spot.
1 Alis in Wonderland, Prærieområdet. From humble beginnings with a small skate ramp founded by a skater-oriented community on Pusher Street (ALIS), this skate ramp - crafted by local skaters who were invited to build whatever they wanted after their old ramp was forced to relocate from noise complaints. The efforts turned into roll-ins, pool corners and oververts, and after a harsh winter took its toll with the ramp was in dire straits, friends were called back in - and many hours later the ramp was indoor, with inside and outside balconies and an exotic atmosphere with Hawaiian paintings and hammocks. The outside 'Wonderland' mural drawing from the familiar fairytale is an attraction in its own right.
2 Christiania Jazzclub, Mælkevejen (the 2nd building on your left after you enter Pusher street), info@christiania-jazzclub.com. W F 21:00-late. This Jazz club, housed in Christiania's children's theatre, has an amazing atmosphere. If you play any instruments, often you can go to stage and jam away at the late hours of the night after the band of the night have finished.
3 Den Grå Hal (The Grey Hall), Refshalevej 2 (turn left at the entrance to Pusher street), ☏ +45 21 22 98 74. Christiania's biggest cultural venue with room for 1500 people, 'Den Grå Hal' is something of an authority on the Danish music scene, and despite its somewhat modest appearance, has hosted some big stars in music such as Metallica, Bob Dylan and Rage Against the Machine. There are other events like markets, theatre or parties. Events are usually listed on Christiania's website. Price varies.
4 Loppen, Sydområdet 4B, ☏ +45 32 57 84 22, loppen@loppen.dk. It is a rock club where various alternative bands play live. The room in the old artillery storage with low ceilings and sturdy dark wooden support pillars can fit up to 450 people. The low stage takes you face to face with the bands playing, creating an intimate atmosphere, much appreciated by local bands who often forgo bookings at bigger stages elsewhere to play there.
5 Energiværkstedet (the Energy workshop), Mælkevejen, ☏ +45 20 84 87 12, larsewe@mail.dk. Part of a local association working with spiritual energies: Yoga, T'ai Chi Chuan, Aikido, massage, Shiatsu, body consciousness etc. There are a lot of lectures going on, but at no particular schedule except for regular Tai Chi sessions.
6 The Opera (Operaen), Gaden, ☏ +45 32 57 29 09. The Opera on Christiania, not to be mistaken by the more conventional Operahouse nearby, is a combined music venue, restaurant and bar, with a wide variety of bands playing. Hosts a blues night on Sundays.
