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SUMMARY:Tim Noble & Sue Webster: Love and Hate at Firstsite
DESCRIPTION:Tim Noble & Sue Webster’s Love and Hate at Firstsite brings a series of illuminated sculptures by the internationally recognised British artists to spaces throughout the Colchester gallery.\n\nThe exhibition draws on Noble and Webster’s distinctive use of light\, signage and popular culture. Their illuminated works reference everything from British seaside attractions to Las Vegas and Times Square\, using flashing and sequencing lights to explore opposing ideas including love and hate\, optimism and nihilism.\n\nThe exhibition can be found throughout the Firstsite building and runs until Sunday 27 September 2026.\n\nAdmission is free and no booking is required.\n\nFirstsite is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to 5pm\, Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 10pm\, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. It is closed on Mondays.\n\nPlease note that the exhibition includes flashing lights and contrasting colours.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/tim-noble-sue-webster-love-and-hate-at-firstsite/
LOCATION:Firstsite\,  Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Arpita Shah: Nalini
DESCRIPTION:Arpita Shah’s Nalini explores motherhood\, migration\, heritage and the connections between generations through the stories of the artist\, her mother and her grandmother.\n\nDeveloped across India\, East Africa and the UK\, the photographic series grew from Shah’s desire to understand more about the experiences and relationships of the women in her family.\n\nThe exhibition brings together 26 photographic works alongside family photographs and personal objects including dried flowers and traditional saris. Its title comes from Shah’s grandmother\, Nalini\, meaning ‘lotus’ in Sanskrit\, with flowers recurring throughout the work as the artist explores family\, femininity\, memory and cultural identity.\n\nNalini runs at Firstsite until Sunday 4 October 2026.\n\nAdmission is free and no booking is required.\n\nFirstsite is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to 5pm\, Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 10pm\, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. It is closed on Mondays.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/arpita-shah-nalini/
LOCATION:Firstsite\,  Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
ORGANIZER;CN="Firstsite Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T100000
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SUMMARY:Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game
DESCRIPTION:Step into a boxing ring. Stand face-to-face with the leaders and resisters who shaped history. Walk through waves of figures rising from the pages of the Financial Times. \nExperience Godfried Donkor’s first UK institutional show at Firstsite Saturday 23 May – Sunday 30 August 2026 – a powerful\, immersive exploration of the shared histories between Britain\, West Africa\, and the Caribbean\, revealing how Colchester’s own past is deeply intertwined with Ghana’s. \nTo find more info\, visit our website https://firstsite.uk/event/exhibition-godfried-donkor-its-a-numbers-game/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1292264895784886/?event_time_id=1292264919118217
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/godfried-donkor-its-a-numbers-game-3/
LOCATION:Lewis Gardens\, CO1 1JH Colchester\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Exhibition | University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic\, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester. \nThis exhibition unfolds in two stages\, offering a unique insight into the artistic journey: \n“To Be Continued” presents a selection of previous\, current\, and recent works. This first phase invites audiences behind the scenes\, revealing the ideas\, experimentation\, and evolution shaping each artist’s practice. \nIn June\, the exhibition will transform to showcase the students’ final degree submissions.  \nTo find out more\, visit our website https://firstsite.uk/event/university-centre-colchester-ucc-to-be-continued/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1694549255017836/?event_time_id=1694549265017835
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/exhibition-university-centre-colchester-ucc-to-be-continued-3/
LOCATION:Lewis Gardens\, CO1 1JH Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons @ Dice & a Slice
DESCRIPTION:Come and join our weekly D&D Sessions! No Experience Necessary!  \nSign up at the link below!https://diceandaslice.co.uk/dnd \nMessage up for a link to the Discord Server!  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1016301470941721/?event_time_id=1016301477608387
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/dungeons-dragons-dice-a-slice/
LOCATION:Dice & A Slice\, 37 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PQ\, GB
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing - Thursday\, 18th June 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds. \nAll abilities are welcome. Just drop in\, draw and pay £10 cash for the session. \nDrawing boards\, easels\, papers\, charcoal and pencils are provided for free or bring your materials. \nAccessible venue. \nLocation: Straight Road Community Centre329 Straight Road\, Colchester\, CO3 9EF
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/life-drawing-thursday-18th-june-2026/
LOCATION:Straight Road Community Centre\, Straight Road Community Centre
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Seram":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:Tom Stade: Naughty By Nature *
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £23.50.Doors open 7.30pm\, show starts 8pm. \nDirect from the Edinburgh festival\, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour\, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new show. \nJoin Tom as he playfully dishes out more of his insightful observations. An irrepressible tour-de-force with an hour of first class\, mischievous and uncompromising comedy. \nAs seen/heard on Have a Word Pod\, Ch4’s Comedy Gala\, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow\, The John Bishop Show\, Live at the Apollo (so good\, he’s done it twice) and much more! \n“ENDLESSLY FUNNY. SLICK\, INTELLIGENT\, SPARKLING CHARM” Independent \n“UNMISSABLE” Edinburgh Evening News \n“CLASSY ROUTINES. STAND-UP ELITE” Chortle \n“AS FRESH AS THREE DECADES AGO. ATHLETIC FINESSE\, EFFORTLESS” List \nwww.tomstade.com
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/tom-stade-naughty-by-nature/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTAMP:20260828T075109Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Starring Ben Live in Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Michael Starring Ben Bowman comes to Charter Hall\, Colchester on Thursday 18 June. \nThe theatre production stars Ben Bowman\, one of the UK’s best-known Michael Jackson tribute performers. Backed by a live band\, the show celebrates the music of Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5\, featuring hits including Beat It\, Billie Jean\, Thriller and Man in the Mirror\, alongside recreations of the singer’s famous dance routines and stage performances. \nDoors open at 7.30pm. Tickets available via the venue. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/michael-starring-ben-live-in-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="London Events Guide":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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