BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Keep Colchester Cool - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Keep Colchester Cool X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Keep Colchester Cool REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T170000 DTSTAMP:20260905T083852Z CREATED:20260905T083852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T083852Z UID:132220-1783764000-1794157200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Duncan Grant: Worlds Through Desire: From Drawing to Cruising to DMs DESCRIPTION:Duncan Grant: Worlds Through Desire brings together artworks\, stories and poetry from different generations to explore the ways LGBT+ people have sought friendship\, community and intimacy across changing times and technologies.\n\nAt the centre of the exhibition are drawings and paintings by Duncan Grant\, including work connected to the period he spent on a Suffolk farm with his then partner David Garnett during the First World War.\n\nMore than 35 drawings and paintings by Grant feature alongside contemporary works\, with the exhibition looking at the different places and technologies through which people have found one another\, from galleries\, bars and public spaces to online games\, social media and dating apps.\n\nWorlds Through Desire runs at Firstsite until Sunday 8 November 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 contains nudity. Sexually explicit artworks are displayed in a separate enclosed room restricted to visitors aged 18 and over. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/duncan-grant-worlds-through-desire-from-drawing-to-cruising-to-dms/ LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ORGANIZER;CN="Firstsite Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260905T114354Z CREATED:20260905T084144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T114354Z UID:132222-1789812000-1800205200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Simon Carter: From the Landscape DESCRIPTION:Essex artist Simon Carter transforms Firstsite’s gallery with From the Landscape\, an immersive exhibition inspired by the Essex coast and countryside.\n\nCarter has spent more than 40 years walking\, drawing and painting the landscape around him. The exhibition brings together more than 30 acrylic paintings and drawings made since 2020\, an early watercolour painted when he was 23\, and three new series created especially for Firstsite.\n\nRather than simply hanging works on gallery walls\, From the Landscape uses painted surfaces\, installation and sound to create an environment visitors can move through. A 19-metre wall carries 500 monochrome painted sketches\, while recordings made by Carter during his daily walks bring sounds from the Essex coast into the gallery.\n\nCarter is based in Frinton and is President of Colchester Art Society. He has previously been Artist-in-Residence at both the University of Essex and Firstsite.\n\nFrom the Landscape runs from Saturday 19 September 2026 until Sunday 17 January 2027.\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/simon-carter-from-the-landscape/ LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ORGANIZER;CN="Firstsite Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260905T130039Z CREATED:20260905T130039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T130039Z UID:132225-1791626400-1803830400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent DESCRIPTION:Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent brings a major exhibition of street and urban contemporary art to The Minories in Colchester. \nThe exhibition features 28 original artworks by Banksy alongside significant works by more than 20 other artists from the international street art and urban contemporary art movement. Every Banksy work included is either an original artwork or an artist-certified print. \nThe majority of the works have been lent by John Brandler of Brandler Galleries in Brentwood. \nOut of Line runs at The Minories from Saturday 10 October 2026 until Sunday 28 February 2027. \nTickets are £12.50 for adults\, with concessions from £7. \nThe exhibition is supported by Colchester City Council and Sonia & Giles Coode-Adams. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/out-of-line-banksy-and-the-art-of-dissent/ LOCATION:The Minories\, 74 High Street\, Colchester CO1 1UE\, The Minories\, 74 High Street\, Colchester CO1 1UE CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ORGANIZER;CN="The Minories":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T220000 DTSTAMP:20260907T033803Z CREATED:20260224T071252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033803Z UID:129280-1793613600-1794002400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:HEART Performance Retreat with Amy Sigil and Catherine Idalia DESCRIPTION:Applications are open! https://forms.gle/ZhmSqAinckUPiPY97 \nApply now and pay later! Just a deposit (£100\, non-refundable) is required to secure your spot. The remaining can be paid in installments. \nHEART Performance Retreat with Amy Sigil and Catherine Idalia2nd – 6th Nov 2026in the historic city of Colchester\, UK \nA week for growth\, creativity and connection.No work\, no chores\, no day-to-day stresses.Just dance\, inspiration\, friendship and fun. \nA week for YOU. \nJoin Catherine and SPECIAL GUEST AMY SIGIL for a dance experience that is both supportive and challenging\, grounding and innovative. A dance experience that’s all about HEART. \nA total of 43hrs of instruction! \nBefore the retreat: 15hrs of online classes \nDuring the retreat: 28hrs of in-person training+ social events+ ‘ask us anything’ evening with the teachers+ theatre show+ professional photos and video from the show \nInvestment: £747 \nAccommodation can be arranged for an additional costPayment plans available \nMore info: www.catherinetaylordance.co.uk/learn-to-dance/#performanceretreat2026 URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/performance-retreat-with-amy-sigil-and-catherine-taylor/ LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, Headgate Theatre CATEGORIES:Performance,Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261128T163000 DTSTAMP:20260910T181030Z CREATED:20260910T181030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T181030Z UID:132704-1793694600-1795883400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Art Show by Nick Mair with Stella Davis DESCRIPTION:Nick Mair returns to Level Best Art Gallery in Colchester this November for his second exhibition at the gallery\, showing work created in collaboration with Stella Davis. \nNick chooses the subjects for the pictures\, generally drawing inspiration from natural history\, before working with Stella to interpret them through painting. The pair work together once a month at the L’Arche Community in Ipswich\, where Nick lives. \nThe exhibition reflects their collaborative approach\, with each bringing something to the work that\, as Level Best explains\, neither could create alone. \nThe exhibition runs at Level Best Art Gallery from Tuesday 3rd to Saturday 28th November 2026. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/art-show-by-nick-mair-with-stella-davis/ LOCATION:Level Best Enterprises\, Level Best Enterprises CATEGORIES:Exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T220000 DTSTAMP:20260907T033804Z CREATED:20260616T162402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033804Z UID:130514-1793991600-1794002400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:The Round Window + Circu5 @ Three Wise Monkeys DESCRIPTION:The Round Window return to Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester for a very special show. The Round Window are a widescreen rock band from Essex & Nottingham with songs infused with acoustic\, classic\, melodic and prog rock influences\, featuring Gareth Cole (guitars & vocals)\, Jack Lock (drums & vocals)\, Rich Lock (vocals)\, Thomas Lock (keyboards & vocals) and Dan Stubbs (bass & vocals). \nCircu5 is a British band described as “hip-shaking rock and winding prog\, packed to the brim with earworms.” (Prog magazine)Founded as a solo project by Steve Tilling\, Circu5’s self-titled debut album featured performances from musicians including Dave Gregory (XTC). \nClockwork Tulpa is Circu5’s second album (and first as a full band)\, featuring Steve Tilling (vocals\, guitar)\, Mark Kilminster (bass\, vocals)\, Lee Moulding (drums\, vocals) and Paul New (guitar\, vocals). URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-round-window-circu5-three-wise-monkeys/ LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester CATEGORIES:Music ORGANIZER;CN="The Round Window":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T234500 DTSTAMP:20260907T033804Z CREATED:20260826T114910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033804Z UID:131309-1793991600-1794008700@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Circu5 & The Round Window DESCRIPTION:Tickets: £13.20 (incl. booking fee) – https://threewisemonkeyscolchester.com/events/the-round-window-circu5/ \nThe Round Window are a “widescreen” rock band from Essex and Nottingham\, with songs infused with acoustic\, classic\, melodic and prog rock influences. The band features Gareth Cole (guitars & vocals)\, Jack Lock (drums & vocals)\, Rich Lock (vocals)\, Thomas Lock (keyboards & vocals) and Dan Stubbs (bass & vocals). Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theroundwindow \nCircu5 (“sur-kuh-five”) are a British band described as “hip-shaking rock and winding prog\, packed to the brim with earworms.” (Prog magazine). Built around a dystopian narrative\, the band’s debut album featured guests including XTC’s Dave Gregory. Their second album\, Clockwork Tulpa\, was described as “the perfect blend of muscle and melody\, of grace and grit” (The Big Takeover) – taking unexpected twists and turns\, but never straying from strong\, melodic songwriting. Official website: https://www.circu5.com URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/circu5-the-round-window/ LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T234500 DTSTAMP:20260901T152116Z CREATED:20260826T114911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T152116Z UID:131311-1793991600-1794008700@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Circu5 & The Round Window DESCRIPTION:Tickets: £13.20 (incl. booking fee) – https://threewisemonkeyscolchester.com/events/the-round-window-circu5/ \nThe Round Window are a “widescreen” rock band from Essex and Nottingham\, with songs infused with acoustic\, classic\, melodic and prog rock influences. The band features Gareth Cole (guitars & vocals)\, Jack Lock (drums & vocals)\, Rich Lock (vocals)\, Thomas Lock (keyboards & vocals) and Dan Stubbs (bass & vocals). Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theroundwindow \nCircu5 (“sur-kuh-five”) are a British band described as “hip-shaking rock and winding prog\, packed to the brim with earworms.” (Prog magazine). Built around a dystopian narrative\, the band’s debut album featured guests including XTC’s Dave Gregory. Their second album\, Clockwork Tulpa\, was described as “the perfect blend of muscle and melody\, of grace and grit” (The Big Takeover) – taking unexpected twists and turns\, but never straying from strong\, melodic songwriting. Official website: https://www.circu5.com URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/circu5-the-round-window-2/ LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/131311_image_658730254_10243583933000859_7784647328048101210_n.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR