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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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Sip & Paint
Enjoy a relaxing summer evening at Graduate Cambridge, painting a picturesque scene from our Garden with expert guidance from our artist.
Fun Home
Between the Bars presents the Tony Award winning musical Fun Home, music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel.
Rag Rug Manifesto with Rachael Matthews
Join Rachael Matthews for an exclusive in-person talk on her new book the Rag Rug Manifesto as part of our Salon Series of Talks at David Parr House.
The Art of Blackwork Embroidery with Beatrice Mayfield
Discover the world of Blackwork embroidery with Royal School of Needlework course leader Beatrice Mayfield in this day workshop on Saturday 28th September, 10.30am – 3.30pm.
Lego Walk fo EACH
Join the LEGO Walk for East Anglia's Children's Hospices! Step up to help us support families living with life threatening conditions. Build hope, brick by brick!
Cambridge Bead Fair – Free Entry and Refreshments!
Beads and Pearls For The Home Jewellery Maker. Many New Semi Precious Beads Just Imported. Free Entry and Refreshments!
Cambridge Camera Club Photography Exhibition 2024
Cambridge Camera Club Annual Public Exhibition 2024 Stewarded by club members there will be an opportunity to get tips and advice. The exhibition runs from 1-5pm on Monday, 10am-5pm on Tuesday, 10am-8pm on Wednesday and 10am-5pm from Thursday to Saturday.
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!
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.
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.
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.
CBC Menopause Cafe
Come along and join us for our new monthly Menopause Cafes on Cambridge Biomedical Campus
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.
Smokin Roses Presents: Folk in the Footlights ft: M G Boulter, Luke James Williams plus guests
Folk in the Footlights is a brand new folk night for Cambridge in 2024, in association with The Cambridge Union. Bringing the illustrious history of the Footlights and Cambridge's famous folk scene together, every 6 weeks we will present 3 of the area's finest acoustic music acts, with some touring acts as well. Our first show of the Autumn features the amazing talents of M G Boulter and Luke James Williams with more guests to be announced soon.
Purcell and a Pint
Join Eboracum for an afternoon of rowdy drinking songs, popular folk tunes, instrumental sonatas and more!
Did you know?
One of Cambridge’s most beloved community events is the Mill Road Winter Fair, which takes place annually on the first Saturday in December. Offering stalls, entertainment and a parade, it’s been running since 2005 and attracts around 15,000 people a year.