Get ready to time-travel back to the raddest decade ever – the 80s, for one totally epic night of non-stop fun!Dust off those iconic shoulder pads, slip into your boldest tutu and join us for a wild throwback party celebrating the era of neon leg warmers, dirty dancing and unforgettable hairstyles!Get into the groove as [...]

Artisan Craft Fair, on Saturday 3rd May, 10am-3pm, free entry, at Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH. Folk & Bespoke prides itself as being different, not the same boring shops that you see around town, bringing you the same cheap, unethical goods. Folk & Bespoke aims to bring you something different EVERY month! [...]

Join us for a gentle walk through one of the finest reserves in the county.We shall hear ,and hopefully see, many of the nightingales for which this famous.This walk will last about 2 hours at a friendly pace and is suitable for adults and accompanied older children.All welcome. No need to book. No charge

Tickets £7 / £6 concessions / £22 Family (A family group of 4, including at least 1 child)Doors open 11am, starts 11.30am.Duration: 45minsFrom one of its earliest beginnings in ancient Egypt, a story best known across the globe as Cinderella shape-shifts its common threads into the world of the seas; linking nations and hosting a [...]

Biome London will be hosting a practical workshop giving you a chance to learn how to inoculate logs and create mushroom beds for your projects at home.Mycelium dowels will be available pre order after the workshop.There will be an opportunity to buy lunch in the cafe from 1-2pm, please note lunch is not included in [...]

The gathering of souls for a rotary roam around the Hythe and New Town wards. The congregation will assemble for a reflective walk on how elements of life have been saved from peril and demise over the years. With Steve Shaw.Meet: 2pm, Hythe Station (what3words.com ///plants.slowly.kick), (2m, 2hrs)ACCESSIBILITY: The walking route will be hard-surfaced and [...]

On Saturday 3rd May we are playing a full band Acoustic set at Coda in Colchester, this will be an afternoon/early evening performance. Free Entry

Beltane Women’s Circle CelebrationSaturday, 3rd May, 17:00 - 20:30Join us for a heart-warming evening to honour Beltane, the ancient Celtic festival celebrating the height of spring and the approach of summer. Together, we will gather as women to embrace the spirit of connection, growth, and renewal in a nurturing and sacred space.What to Expect: • [...]

Join us at the Cardinal Bourne Hall for the now traditional fundraising Grand Quiz night., formally opening our week of walks & evening events, and toasting the festival namesake Jane Jacobs.Doors open 6.45pm for a 7pm (prompt!) startBRING YOUR OWN DRINKS (alcohol and soft), glasses to drink from.TEAMS/TABLES of 4-6. Ideally get a team together [...]

JAR Nights presentsHeadliners Shade Of Envy will bring the noise with unique blends of punk and rock. 5 lads ready to rock your socks off.Dharma Hounds come from Chelmsford and bring their brand of heavy rock n roll tunes alongside intriguing stage presence.On first is We Fought a Bear Once, heavy pop punk tunes and [...]

Tickets £12 / £10 concessions.Doors open 8pm, starts 8.30pm.The LipSinkers were formed in East London in 2006 and have developed an international reputation for punk ethos drag, dance and satire.Now with one foot firmly in Colchester (talk about legs akimbo!), their latest onslaught skids into Colchester Arts for May Day weekend.“Camp, Cult and Glorious” The [...]

Its nearly time for our next gig in Colchester on Saturday 3rd May where we'll be headlining Queen St Brewhouse, playing alongside the amazing Dharma Hounds and We Fought a Bear Once🔥Tickets only £6: https://www.skiddle.com/e/40910047 🎟Thanks to JAR Records for organising 🤘