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From making your own gin with one of the world’s most innovative distilleries, to trying the best of the Cambridge food scene – here are some uniquely Cambridge experiences to seek out during your stay
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All That Jazz
Jazz nights come to Parker’s Tavern bar at the University Arms, Every Friday.
Colleges of Cambridge Afternoon Tea
Introducing our Colleges of Cambridge Afternoon Tea at Parker's Tavern.
Art Exhibition: ‘Life Within Landscapes’
Explore Wolfson Colleges's newest exhibition, 'Life Within Landscapes', which features a selection of remarkable artworks by three female Cambridge-based contemporary artists, Sandra Scott, Nadia Koo and Selena Scott, inspired by their Caribbean heritage.
Children’s ‘Cambridge Inspired’ Community Design Competition
Channel your child’s creativity with our Sterling Silver pendant design competition.
Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place
Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place 20 September 2024 – 2 March 2025 Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. Widely regarded as one of the leading contemporary artists working today, Ligon is best known for his text-based paintings which include the words of writers such as James Baldwin, Gertrude Stein and Zora Neale Hurston. Through these artworks, he explores the social, cultural and political constructions of race.
Oil painting for beginners
Have you always wanted to experiment with painting in oil, but you are not really sure where to begin? Then this course is perfect for you!
Lord Simon Woolley: A Leadership that inspires, a leadership that empowers
Join Lord Simon Woolley, co-founder of Operation Black Vote, as he presents the Olaudah Equiano Annual Lecture on Race Justice.
The Craftivist Collective Handbook with Sarah P Corbett
Join Sarah P Corbett for a talk on her new book The Craftivist Collective Handbook: Projects, Stories, and Methods for Gentle Protests as part of our Salon Series of Talks at David Parr House.
Pick N Mix: Improv Comedy Showcase October 2024
The Cambridge Impronauts present: Pick 'N' Mix! A showcase of the sweetest improvised comedy that Cambridge has to offer!
Big Deal Comedy Club
Welcome to the Big Deal Comedy Club -where laughter takes centre stage, and your night out is a Big Deal!
Worth The Weight Cambridge: Vintage Kilo Sale
Welcome in the Autumn months with Worth The Weight by shopping with a clear conscience and choosing preloved fashion.
St John’s Eco-Festival
Get inspired to Reduce, Re-use, Repair and Recycle at the St John's Church Eco-Festival!
The Art of Letterpress with Donna Thompson
Make a fabric, handprinted Letterpress banner with Donna Thompson aka Deedeecreate. Create a unique keepsake to celebrate the words, pattern and love for a home found in David Parr House.
Hints and Revelations: Radius Festival of Drama 2024
Run by Radius Drama Society, the day at St Mark's Church Newnham includes a directing master class with two professional actors exploring Shakespeare's The Tempest, plus a performance of A hint of an unknown God by Rex Walford, which dramatises poetry by John Betjeman, and Q&A. If booked before the 23rd September, your ticket will include lunch. All welcome.
Dying at the margins: The inequalities of access to end-of-life care
In the opening event of the Intellectual Forum's series on "Death and Dying", leading experts in palliative care, social research, and end-of-life studies consider disparities in the accessibility and quality of end-of-life care.
CBC Menopause Cafe
Come along and join us for our new monthly Menopause Cafes on Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Did you know?
A big hit with visitors to the city, the Corpus Clock depicts a golden, grasshopper-like monster (the ‘Chronophage’) eating time.