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In-conversation with Theo Panagopoulos
Join us for a conversation between renowned filmmaker Theo Panagopoulos and Art Exchange Curator, Jess Twyman, focusing on Theo’s short documentary ‘The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing’ (2024), showcased in the[...]
Grand Opening
🎉 Grand Opening – Cod of the Castle 🏰📍 Museum Street, Colchester 📅 Tuesday 24th June from 12 noon🎶 Live music from Nigel Ashcroft | 6pm–9pmWe’re thrilled to open our[...]
Painting Party in Colchester: Romano Lounge
The Paint Club is at Romano Lounge in Colchester every month.Each month we paint a new picture. Check our website to see which painting is being done each month.We list[...]
Playtime!
**REVISED DATE** Now on 25 June!Did you enjoy playtime at school? If so, join us for an hour of play.We’re finding inspiration in artists William Blake (1757-1827) and Francis Aly’s[...]
Make your own Handbag
Make your own handbag£37.50pp including a drink and cake Join us at The Romano Lounge where you will make your own handbag.No prior experience or skills are needed.What you will[...]
A Midsummer N̶i̶g̶h̶t̶’s̶ ̶D̶r̶e̶a̶m̶ NIGHTMARE | Munnings Art Museum
Enter into a dream of magic, mischief, and a touch of darkness as we take you on a gothic journey through Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream NIGHTMARE!This outdoor tour will[...]
Wednesday Night Open Mic @ The Victoria Inn
It's Open Mic Night!Bring yourself... or send your friends in place of you.... or come with your friends and get involved.Bring your instruments or borrow mine (Guitar, Piano, Cajon &[...]
Princes Acting Centre: Beautiful Thing
Age Guidance: 14+ due to its content including sexual references and themes of young adolescent sexuality.Tickets £15 / £13 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.A touching, urban love story, full[...]
Horn Factory at Fleece Jazz
We’re delighted to be making a return to Fleece Jazz. Join us for an evening of fast moving, hard hitting, toe tapping contemporary jazz from a spectacular 18 piece big[...]
Author Event: Keiran Goddard: I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning
Tickets £16, includes a paperback copy of the book.Doors open 11am, starts 11.30am.Red Lion Books daytime book club in association with Appetite Book Club and Essex Book Festival.Keiran Goddard is[...]
SPACE: Peer-to-Peer (in person 26th June)
The SPACE Peer-to-Peer sessions are a space for sharing work in progress, peer support and feedback and networking.The sessions are open to all creatives and are free to attend.
Raku Club – Hand Building Session
**Please Read Full Description Before Submitting Your Order**This is an optional part one of a two-day Raku Club - delivered in partnership with Cuckoo Farm Studios. Makers with more experience[...]
Life Drawing – Thursday, 26th June 2025
We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds.All abilities are welcome. Just drop in, draw and pay[...]
The Lexden Crown presents An Old Skool Pen and Paper Quiz with Big Jim
The Lexden Crown presents an Old Skool Pen and Paper QuizIts Time to take it back to the Old Skool, with a Pen and Paper style Quiz.Big Jims Old Skool[...]
ScrewLoose Improv comedy night
Come see our show...SCREWLOOSEJUNE 26th THREE WISE MONKEYS.Tickets here:https://buytickets.at/screwlooseimprovGo on...
Clayson Sings Chanson
Tickets £13 / £12 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.Alan Clayson, chanteur and raconteur, explores the most mature and cultivated form of popular song -[...]
Who’s got bars
Join us in our cafe for a Rap Battle event in front of a judging panel.PrizesFree studio session£100 CashGassed clothing dripThis event is a great opportunity to flex your creative[...]
Marcel Lucont’s Whine List
Tickets £15.Doors open 7pm, show starts 7.45pm.The multi-award-deserving deadpan Frenchman serves up a unique Whine List of the audience’s past gripes, moans and misdemeanours, while also dishing out some of[...]
Firstsite Fabulous Fridays
Step into a world of unlimited creativity at our monthly Fabulous Fridays! Immerse yourself in a world of artistic inspiration with different workshops, art, tasty treats and films.Throughout the evening,[...]
EcoArt Collage and Craft
Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where creativity meets sustainability at our EcoArt Collage and Craft workshop!In this unique group experience, we’ll explore the art of collage-making using eco-friendly,[...]
In-conversation with Theo Panagopoulos
Join us for a conversation between renowned filmmaker Theo Panagopoulos and Art Exchange Curator, Jess Twyman, focusing on Theo’s short documentary ‘The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing’ (2024), showcased in the[...]
Grand Opening
🎉 Grand Opening – Cod of the Castle 🏰📍 Museum Street, Colchester 📅 Tuesday 24th June from 12 noon🎶 Live music from Nigel Ashcroft | 6pm–9pmWe’re thrilled to open our[...]
Painting Party in Colchester: Romano Lounge
The Paint Club is at Romano Lounge in Colchester every month.Each month we paint a new picture. Check our website to see which painting is being done each month.We list[...]
Playtime!
**REVISED DATE** Now on 25 June!Did you enjoy playtime at school? If so, join us for an hour of play.We’re finding inspiration in artists William Blake (1757-1827) and Francis Aly’s[...]
Make your own Handbag
Make your own handbag£37.50pp including a drink and cake Join us at The Romano Lounge where you will make your own handbag.No prior experience or skills are needed.What you will[...]
A Midsummer N̶i̶g̶h̶t̶’s̶ ̶D̶r̶e̶a̶m̶ NIGHTMARE | Munnings Art Museum
Enter into a dream of magic, mischief, and a touch of darkness as we take you on a gothic journey through Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream NIGHTMARE!This outdoor tour will[...]
Wednesday Night Open Mic @ The Victoria Inn
It's Open Mic Night!Bring yourself... or send your friends in place of you.... or come with your friends and get involved.Bring your instruments or borrow mine (Guitar, Piano, Cajon &[...]
Princes Acting Centre: Beautiful Thing
Age Guidance: 14+ due to its content including sexual references and themes of young adolescent sexuality.Tickets £15 / £13 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.A touching, urban love story, full[...]
Horn Factory at Fleece Jazz
We’re delighted to be making a return to Fleece Jazz. Join us for an evening of fast moving, hard hitting, toe tapping contemporary jazz from a spectacular 18 piece big[...]
Author Event: Keiran Goddard: I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning
Tickets £16, includes a paperback copy of the book.Doors open 11am, starts 11.30am.Red Lion Books daytime book club in association with Appetite Book Club and Essex Book Festival.Keiran Goddard is[...]