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SUMMARY:Ultimate Divas Tribute Night
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to get together with your Ultimate Divas\, and celebrate the greatest female icons of all time! This show is packed with hit after hit along with fantastic vocals\, stunning costumes and slick choreography.  \nThe Ultimate Divas perform hits from classic artists such as Cher\, Whitney Houston\, Tina Turner\, Barbara Streisand and more modern pop divas such as Lady Gaga\, Miley Cyrus\, Little Mix and many more!  \nDoors will open for this event from 7.30pm with the performance starting from approx. 8.30pm. The night will finish at midnight. Over 16’s only.  \nOur photobooth will be available all night!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/ultimate-divas-tribute-night/
LOCATION:Colchester United FC\, JobServe Community Stadium\, United Way\, Colchester\, CO4 5UP\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Events at Colchester United FC":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
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SUMMARY:Public Service Vehicle Day
DESCRIPTION:Come and get up close and personal to a nice display of buses\, trucks\, military vehicles\, fire engines\, police cars and ambulances. Learn about the history of the fire service thanks to a pop up museum and get your photo taken with police items\, thanks to Essex Police Museum. There will also be free bus rides to Bures and back on some of the buses in the display\, a round trip of about 25 minutes. We will have one of our steam and diesel trains in operation\, as well as our miniature railway offering unlimited rides all day long. The Braintree & Halstead Model Railway Club will have their club rooms open with an impressive display of model railways. Let your little ones let off some steam on our train themed playground and let them pretend to be a bus driver on our play and picnic bus. \nPlatform Two Café (run by Stour Valley Catering) shall be open selling hot and cold drinks and snacks and our very own micro pub\, The Viaduct\, will be open selling a range of beers\, ciders\, wines and soft drinks. \nMolly Moos Ice Cream will also be in attendance.Book your tickets online in advance for a 5% discount. \nSPECIAL OFFER FOR BLUE LIGHT / ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL!As a thank you to our emergency and armed forces personnel\, we are offering a 10% on the door admission discount. Simply show your physical blue light or armed forces ID card to our reception when you arrive. This is an on the door discount and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. You will be asked to show photo ID if your blue light card does not have a photo. Discount is only valid per person and not per group. \nWE WANT YOU \nDo you own a lorry\, van\, bus\, police car\, fire engine\, ambulance\, tractor\, or any public service\, commercial and emergency vehicle? If yes then we want to hear from you. It is FREE to enter and exhibitors and occupants of the vehicle benefit from FREE admission and all the activities mentioned above. We also welcome vehicle clubs. Space it limited and exhibitor bookings are on a first come first served basis. To enter your vehicle or group\, simply follow the event booking instructions. Entry terms and conditions apply. If you have any questions or are unsure if your vehicle qualifies\, then please get in touch. \nPLEASE NOTE THAT BOOKING IS PER VEHICLE\, NOT PER PERSON.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/public-service-vehicle-day/
LOCATION:East Anglian Railway Museum\, Chappel & Wakes Colne Station Station Rd\, Colchester\, CO6 2DS\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="East Anglian Railway Museum":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
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SUMMARY:Vinyl Sessions: Definitely Park\, Maybe Life - Blur vs Oasis
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £4Doors open 12pm\, show starts at 12:30pmThis show is for a seated audience.The bar will be open throughout. \nTo mark 30 years since the notorious Battle of Britpop\, in which Oasis’ ‘Roll With It’ competed with Blur’s ‘Country House’ for chart supremacy\, we bring you something of a first – a Vinyl Sessions double-header. \nThis session will see us play Parklife and Definitely Maybe (i.e. the most iconic albums by both acts that people actually like) in their entirety\, back to back. \nYes\, we know – the whole thing was an avarice-fuelled media confection\, and all a bit silly in hindsight. But the vibrant mid-90s youth culture\, and the swaggeringly confident\, era-defining music that underpinned it all? Those were real – so dust off your favourite Fred Perry shirt or Stone Island parka (delete as appropriate)\, come on down and bring your memories of a seminal moment in UK pop music history\, the likes of which we probably won’t see again in our lifetimes… \nThe album playback will be followed by a Q&A session.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/vinyl-sessions-definitely-park-maybe-life-blur-vs-oasis/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250611T071006Z
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SUMMARY:Roman & Castle Road Midsummer Fair
DESCRIPTION:Live Music & Poetry withLoxley\, Scarletts Road\, Antony Johae\, Richard & Sue\, Rosa\, Huey\, The Four Blokes Trio.Kids Choir ✻ Kids Dance ✻ Craft Stalls ✻ Art ExhibitionGraffiti Wall ✻ Craft Area ✻ Childrens Face PaintingBaking & Preserves CompetitionsPerfect Rose & Flower competitionsYoga taster sessionGrand Parade \nTable Top Market Stalls – set up your own stall along the bank – Do you want to sell something you’ve made? clear out a cupboard…? put a table up and away you go…anything goes! Come on the day or contact midsummer21@gmail.com.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/roman-castle-road-midsummer-fair/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T070958Z
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SUMMARY:Derek Jarman: The Authorised Biography Tony Peake in conversation with James Cahill
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome Tony Peake in celebration of this new edition of Derek Jarman: The Authorised Biography covering Jarman’s story from childhood to student life and his work as a designer\, painter\, and filmmaker. New contributions look at Jarman’s impact and legacy over the past five decades and his position as one of the late twentieth century’s most celebrated cultural figures. \nThis event is in partnership with The Minories. \nThis event will include an audience Q&A and after the event there will be an opportunity to get your book signed by Tony.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/derek-jarman-the-authorised-biography-tony-peake-in-conversation-with-james-cahill/
LOCATION:The Minories\, The Minories
ORGANIZER;CN="Essex Book Festival":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250423T071035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T070958Z
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SUMMARY:The Violet Hour Maggi Hambling and James Cahill
DESCRIPTION:Maggi Hambling and James Cahill: The Violet Hour \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear one of Britain’s most significant and controversial artists\, Maggi Hambling\, in conversation with art historian\, James Cahill about his new book. \nA story of deception\, power play and longing\, The Violet Hour exposes the unsettling underbelly of the art world\, asking: who is granted admission to a world that only seems to glitter and who is left outside\, their faces pressed to the glass? Join us for what is sure to be an honest\, sharp and raucous discussion. \nThis event will include an audience Q&A and after the event there will be an opportunity to get your book signed by James. \nIn partnership with The Minories.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-violet-hour-maggi-hambling-and-james-cahill/
LOCATION:The Minories\, The Minories
ORGANIZER;CN="Essex Book Festival":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
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SUMMARY:Flavours Without Borders Radhika Howarth and Marley Karazimba
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of the power of food to connect people and cultures. \nEmbark on a culinary odyssey across the globe with Radikal Kitchen: Flavours without Borders. Radhika Howarth will take participants on an eye-opening journey of history\, fusion\, and flavour. Explore different cultures and traditions and experiment with exciting ingredients. \nThis event will take place at The Commons Community Kitchen & Cafe at The Minories and will include the opportunity to taste some of Radhika’s food.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/flavours-without-borders-radhika-howarth-and-marley-karazimba/
LOCATION:The Minories\, The Minories
ORGANIZER;CN="Essex Book Festival":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T214500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250524T071119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T070958Z
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SUMMARY:Star Wars Films Quiz (Colchester)
DESCRIPTION:Test your knowledge of the eleven live action Star Wars films\, and help raise money for an incredible cause! \n– £3 a head (cash only)– Maximum 6 to a team– Food served throughout – Book by selecting the date of the quiz and choosing quiz booking: threewisemonkeyscolchester.com/book-a-table  \nIf you book and then decide not to attend\, please CANCEL YOUR BOOKING. \nPlease arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place food and drink orders.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/star-wars-films-quiz-colchester/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Film%2C TV & Music Quiz":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250522T071024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T070959Z
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SUMMARY:Jack Skipper: Skint
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £17.50.Doors open 7pm\, show starts 7.30pm. \nCarpet-fitter turned comedian Jack Skipper delivers his debut\, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated\, stand-up hour with a show about how he went from a tradesman with no qualifications to a full-time comedian (with no qualifications) – offering insights into the endeavours of a working-class father struggling to navigate his way through life. \nSeen on The Stand Up Sketch Show. Tour support for Michael McIntyre and Russell Kane. Over 16 million likes on TikTok. \nNominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024.Winner of Best Debut Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2024.Nominated for Next Up’s Biggest Award In Comedy 2024.So You Think You’re Funny 2022 runner-up. \n***** The Phoenix Remix \n“…so relatable and delivered with such charm that the audience are never not onside…A very entertaining hour of comedy.”” ****.5 (One4Review) \n“Definitely a name to watch” **** (Beyond The Joke ) \n“There are gags jam-packed into this first hour” **** (Entertainment Now) \n**** (Fest) \n**** (Daily Mail) \n10 of the funniest jokes from the Edinburgh fringe 2024 (Guardian) \n‘Delivery that commands the room and a no-nonsense outlook that gels into strong punchlines’ (Chortle).
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jack-skipper-skint/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20240911T071123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T070958Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Museum Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Sessions are at 10 – 11 am and 11:15 am – 12:15 pm. \nDesigned for children aged 2 1/2 to 4\, along with their parents\, grandparents\, and carers\, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of exploration and discovery. The June session will focus on the theme of Bones and Skeletons. \nThese sessions offer a unique opportunity for children and their caregivers to bond and learn while exploring the Garden Room and its displays. Through storytelling\, interactive play\, craft activities\, and science exploration\, they aim to stimulate development\, encourage communication\, and nurture curiosity. \nParents/carers must stay with their children throughout the session. Mini Museum Explorer sessions are designed for pre-school children and their carers – they are unsuitable for larger nursery groups. \nSpaces cost £3 per child. Booking is required. To reserve your place\, call 01206 282939. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/7975511989213275/?event_time_id=7975512002546607
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/mini-museum-explorers-17/
LOCATION:Hollytrees Museum\, Hollytrees Museum
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Museums":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250611T071007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T070958Z
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SUMMARY:In-conversation with Theo Panagopoulos
DESCRIPTION: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 exhibition ‘Into the Woods’. \nThe session will expand on the ideas behind his film\, Theo’s use and reclamation of archival material\, and local and international responses to the film. \nRefreshments and snacks will be served. \nTheo will be joining us via Zoom. \nAdmission free – all welcome! \nTheo Panagopoulos is a Greek-Lebanese-Palestinian filmmaker and PhD researcher based in Scotland. His work explores themes of collective memory\, displacement and fragmented identities. The Flowers Stand Silently\, Witnessing had its World Premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2024\, and since then won Best Short Film at IDFA and the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance and was nominated for a BAFTA award in 2025\, amongst others.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/in-conversation-with-theo-panagopoulos/
LOCATION:Art Exchange\, Art Exchange
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Exchange":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250624T070958Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Grand Opening – Cod of the Castle 🏰📍 Museum Street\, Colchester 📅 Tuesday 24th June from 12 noon🎶 Live music from Nigel Ashcroft | 6pm–9pm \nWe’re thrilled to open our doors and invite you to Cod of the Castle\, your new home for beautifully cooked seafood\, proper fish and chips\, and hearty dishes served with a side of castle charm. \nTo celebrate our grand opening\, we’ll be joined by the fabulous Nigel Ashcroft performing live from 6pm to 9pm! 🎶 \nWhether you’re here for a long lunch\, a glass of wine in the sun\, or a dinner fit for royalty\, come celebrate our opening day with us.  \nWalk-ins welcome — bring your friends\, bring your appetite\, and let’s make it a launch to remember! 🐟🍷
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/grand-opening/
LOCATION:7 Museum St\, CO1 1TN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 7 Museum St\, CO1 1TN Colchester\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250624T070959Z
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SUMMARY:Painting Party in Colchester: Romano Lounge
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe list events on our website 3 months ahead\, so although more dates may be shown on here\, they may not be available to purchase. \nThis is the perfect painting workshop for all\, even if you have never picked up a brush before.– No experience required– All painting materials provided (apron\, brushes\, paint and a canvas that you can take home)– A finished masterpiece in 2 hours. \nDrinks can be purchased separately. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/619113303782264/?event_time_id=619113323782262
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/painting-party-in-colchester-romano-lounge/
LOCATION:Romano Lounge\, Romano Lounge
ORGANIZER;CN="The Paint Club":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250521T071142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T071001Z
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SUMMARY:Playtime!
DESCRIPTION:**REVISED DATE** Now on 25 June! \nDid you enjoy playtime at school? If so\, join us for an hour of play. \nWe’re finding inspiration in artists William Blake (1757-1827) and Francis Aly’s (b.1959) love of children and playing games\, and using it as an excuse to have some fun. \nTake time out from your busy day to play ‘Grandma’s Footsteps’ – or ‘Red light\, Green Light’ as it’s known in the USA\, ‘Frozen’ in Mexico\, and ‘Statues’ in Greece. We’ll also be playing Hopscotch\, Marbles\, Skipping and all kinds of ball sports! \nAdmission free – all welcome. \nThis event is part of our public programme for ‘Tyger Tyger!’ exhibiting at the Albert Sloman Library until 1 September 2025.  \nTo find out more\, visit our website: https://www.artexchange.org.uk/exhibition/tyger-tyger/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/playtime/
LOCATION:Art Exchange\, Art Exchange
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Exchange":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250624T070959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T071001Z
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SUMMARY:Make your own Handbag
DESCRIPTION:Make your own handbag \n£37.50pp including a drink and cake  \nJoin us at The Romano Lounge where you will make your own handbag.No prior experience or skills are needed. \nWhat you will learnHow choose\, arrange and fit imagesWhat tools to useHow to put a bag together \nWhat is includedAll materials including a choice of books. If there is something specific please get in touch or you are welcome to bring your ownA hot or soft beverage and cake \nSpaces are limited\, so be sure to reserve your spot now! \nEmail info@thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk to book via PayPal or bank transfer (no fees) or via eventbrite (fees apply) \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/1349688607959?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/make-your-own-handbag/
LOCATION:Romano Lounge\, Romano Lounge
ORGANIZER;CN="The Creative Workshop Company":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T214500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250501T071054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T071001Z
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SUMMARY:A Midsummer N̶i̶g̶h̶t̶'s̶ ̶D̶r̶e̶a̶m̶ NIGHTMARE | Munnings Art Museum
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis outdoor tour will transport you to a world where goblins and supernatural creatures roam the enchanted woods\, and nothing is quite as it seems. \nDive into the eerie\, mysterious side of Shakespeare’s classic play\, where the themes of forbidden love\, wild entanglements\, and the blurring of reality and dreams take on a gothic\, haunting edge.  \nWe explore the darker corners of the story\, with music\, thrilling movement\, and an ensemble performance that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. \nGet ready for an unforgettable evening under the stars\, where the supernatural comes to life and anything can happen.  \nPrevious reviews: \n⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”A brilliantly performed and original take on the Frankenstein tale\, with some genuinely emotional and horrifying moments – Set The Tape⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Immersive Picture of Dorian Gray by Midnight Circle Productions is an electrifying\, thrilling and heart-wrenching take on the classic play” – London Theatre Reviews⭐⭐⭐⭐”Hugely inventive and entertaining” – Reviews Hub \n⭐⭐⭐⭐The intensity of most scenes is such that you are drawn into the drama\, like it or not” – Broadway World \nPlease note\, this show is suitable for ages 14+  \nRunning time: Approximately 2 hours with an interval. The show is open air so please bring your own seating\, blankets and in case of rain\, waterproofs.  \nRefreshments: There will be a bar selling drinks and refreshments \nDress Code: Goblincore \nE mail: midnightcircletheatre@gmail.com \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/642345382082119/?event_time_id=642345388748785
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/a-midsummer-n%cc%b6i%cc%b6g%cc%b6h%cc%b6t%cc%b6s%cc%b6-%cc%b6d%cc%b6r%cc%b6e%cc%b6a%cc%b6m%cc%b6-nightmare-munnings-art-museum/
LOCATION:The Munnings Art Museum\, The Munnings Art Museum
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T224500
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Open Mic @ The Victoria Inn
DESCRIPTION: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 & Mics provided).*We run a sign up board & work through the names in order & attendance prioritising those who arrive before 9.*The sign up board goes up around 7:30 & the mic goes live around 8:00. *We wrap up for 10:45.*Performers usually get 2-3 songs (up to 15 minutes in total) but this depends the number of participants on the night.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wednesday-night-open-mic-the-victoria-inn-8/
LOCATION:The Victoria Pub\, The Victoria Pub
ORGANIZER;CN="Stu E Skinner":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250522T071024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T071001Z
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SUMMARY:Princes Acting Centre: Beautiful Thing
DESCRIPTION:Age Guidance: 14+ due to its content including sexual references and themes of young adolescent sexuality. \nTickets £15 / £13 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm\, show starts 8pm. \nA touching\, urban love story\, full of warmth and humour.  \nTeenage boys Ste and Jamie are neighbours. Both are being bullied\, Jamie at school and Ste at home by his violent father and brother. One night\, when things get too much\, Ste seeks refuge in Jamie’s flat and\, sharing a bed\, the boys strike up a new relationship. Together they come to terms with their sexuality and explore their feelings alongside their Mama Cass loving\, rebellious friend Leah and with the much-needed emotional support of Jamie’s lioness mother\, Sandra. \nThis revival of Jonathan Harvey’s iconic\, coming-out and coming-of-age story\, Beautiful Thing is about community\, friendship\, rites of passage and what it is to be sixteen and in love. \nA Princes Acting Centre production. Written by Jonathan Harvey. Directed by Melissa Wenn.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/princes-acting-centre-beautiful-thing/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
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SUMMARY:Horn Factory at Fleece Jazz
DESCRIPTION: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 band! \n🎟️ Tickets only £15 + booking fee (U21s & Students £7.50)🕢 Doors open 8:00pm\, music starts at 8:30pm \nHorn Factory \nHorn Factory perform an impressive and extensive range of contemporary big band jazz by composers such as Buddy Rich\, Bob Mintzer\, Quincy Jones\, Oliver Nelson\, Maynard Ferguson\, James Morrison\, Bobby Shew\, Sammy Nestico and Gordon Goodwin\, plus arrangements of music normally associated with smaller groups\, including Thelonious Monk\, Joe Henderson\, Chuck Mangione\, Chick Corea and Horace Silver. \nMost of the charts have been composed in the last 15 years\, bringing the big band genre right up to date with music that absolutely crackles with energy. \n“There is nothing quite like the sound of a Big Band up close. Not to be missed!” \nFleece Jazz \nArguably the best modern jazz venue\, not just in East Anglia but anywhere outside London\, Jazz at the Fleece is a known and respected name in the jazz world\, presenting not only the very best British artists but also many touring Americans and Europeans. We are very proud and happy to have won The All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group (the Jazz Oscars) “Venue of the Year” award for 2009. We sincerely hope to continue doing what we love to do for many years to come. \nJazz at the Fleece was started in February 1993 when it took over a gig that had been booked to appear at a pub that suddenly stopped promoting jazz after a change of landlord. \nThe club’s original venue was situated in the function room of The Fleece\, a beautiful timbered pub in an historic medieval village deep into rural Suffolk. We stayed there for fifteen brilliant years until sadly we had to leave. Our next home\, for just fifteen months this time\, was The Kersey Mill\, a few miles up the road where we had a very nice space but again unfortunately we found we had to vacate. In 2009 we re-located to what we sincerely hope will be our home for many years to come. \nThe Stoke by Nayland Club is in a beautiful setting. We have been made very welcome and have been provided with a space so perfect that it could have been built just for us. \nJazz at the Fleece is independent\, non profit making and run voluntarily by committee.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/horn-factory-at-fleece-jazz/
LOCATION:Fleece Jazz\, Fleece Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250522T071024Z
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SUMMARY:Author Event: Keiran Goddard: I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £16\, includes a paperback copy of the book.Doors open 11am\, starts 11.30am. \nRed Lion Books daytime book club in association with Appetite Book Club and Essex Book Festival. \nKeiran Goddard is a novelist\, poet and social commentator. His latest novel ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning” has been published to widespread acclaim and has been nominated for the Gordon Burn Prize. \nAudience questions are encouraged\, we therefore recommend you read the book prior to event.  \nLONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2025 \nPatrick\, Shiv\, Rian\, Oli and Conor grew up together. They played together\, skipped school together\, and dreamt of everything they’d do with their lives. Now they are thirty\, and only Rian has made it out of the estate and moved away to another city\, but his money doesn’t stop him clinging to a vision of the past that is quickly slipping away. Oli is fading by the day\, drinking and snorting his way through the endless boredom\, while Conor has a baby on the way and a business plan he hopes will change everything. Patrick and Shiv are as in love as ever\, but even they are rocked when an old secret opens up new wounds …
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/author-event-keiran-goddard-i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250624T070959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T071023Z
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SUMMARY:SPACE: Peer-to-Peer (in person 26th June)
DESCRIPTION:The SPACE Peer-to-Peer sessions are a space for sharing work in progress\, peer support and feedback and networking. \nThe sessions are open to all creatives and are free to attend.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/space-peer-to-peer-in-person-26th-june/
LOCATION:37 queen street\, CO1 2PQ Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 37 queen street\, CO1 2PQ Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="37 QUEEN ST":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250423T071035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T071023Z
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SUMMARY:Raku Club - Hand Building Session
DESCRIPTION:**Please Read Full Description Before Submitting Your Order** \nThis is an optional part one of a two-day Raku Club – delivered in partnership with Cuckoo Farm Studios.  \nMakers with more experience can just attend the 2nd session and bring own biscuit-fired work to glaze and fire in the raku process.  \nSession 1: Raku Club – Hand Building Session (optional) Venue: Colchester Makerspace Learn how to hand build clay objects to be bisque-fired ready and suitable for raku firing. \nSession 2: Raku Club – Communal Firing Session (booked separately > https://tinyurl.com/mrxesmjc) Venue: Cuckoo Farm StudiosWe supply all the raku glazes\, materials and fire — you just need to bring your ceramics!  \nThe process has limits in terms of object size and suits objects that are not too big. A H200mm standard vase form is approximately the largest that can be managed safely. \nRaku is a rapid low-firing process that is inspired by the traditional Japanese raku firing. Contemporary Western-style raku involves removing pottery from the kiln while at bright red heat around 1000 centigrade and placing it into containers with combustible materials such as sawdust. Once the materials ignite\, the containers are closed. This produces an intense reduction atmosphere which affects the colours in glazes and clay bodies. This thermal shock produces cracking/crazing\, producing unexpected outcomes. \nIf you have any questions regarding the course\, please email: hello@makercampus.co.uk  \nMAKERSPACE MEMBER DISCOUNTS Members receive up to 50% off classes. Membership includes 24/7 access to the space and equipment\, starting from £11 a month. Visit www.makercampus.co.uk/membership  \nABOUT COLCHESTER MAKERSPACE Ever harboured dreams of making your own pots? Fantasised about playing with ink? Perhaps you just fancy learning a new skill? Or you want to rekindle a love you had for a past hobby or practice? Colchester Makerspace is at Trinity Works (behind Patch\, a plant-led restaurant). We provide access to ceramics and printmaking equipment\, such as pottery wheels\, kilns\, risograph and silkscreen presses. We also have an exciting programme of classes and events to get you started. Visit www.makercampus.co.uk/classes  \nREFUNDS Please take time to read our refunds policy > www.makercampus.co.uk/refunds-policy
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/raku-club-hand-building-session-3/
LOCATION:Trinity Works\,24 Trinity Street\,Colchester\,CO1 1JN\,GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Eventbrite":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250605T071018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T071024Z
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing - Thursday\, 26th June 2025
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-26th-june-2025/
LOCATION:Straight Road Community Centre\, Straight Road Community Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Seram":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250624T071000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T071024Z
UID:125042-1750964400-1750975200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:ScrewLoose Improv comedy night
DESCRIPTION:Come see our show…SCREWLOOSEJUNE 26th THREE WISE MONKEYS.Tickets here:https://buytickets.at/screwlooseimprovGo on…
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/screwloose-improv-comedy-night/
LOCATION:CO3 3TN\, CO3 3TN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250605T071018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T071024Z
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SUMMARY:The Lexden Crown presents An Old Skool Pen and Paper Quiz with Big Jim
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBig Jims Old Skool Pub Quiz\, fun for all\, with 5 themed rounds of quiz fun\, including both Audio and Picture rounds and the return of the World famous Stealer round\, to steal the win on the last question\, as well. \n£2 per person\, max 6 people per team. \nSo grab a pen\, round up your friends or family and welcome back that old skool feeling of quizzing on a Thursday Night with Big Jim \nGreat food and drinks offers avaiable\, and it’s pizza night with there great wood fired pizzas\, as well as a great bistro pub with a warm atomsphere and lovely people\, and an average quizmaster.  \nCome and test your teams knowledge against Colchesters finest Quiz Teams\, enjoy some food\, beer and a great atmosphere\,whilst getting Quizzical with one of Colchester;s finest Quiz Hosts \nSee you there My Quizzy Quiz Loving Preps
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-lexden-crown-presents-an-old-skool-pen-and-paper-quiz-with-big-jim-4/
LOCATION:The Lexden Crown\, Bistro Pub – Colchester\, The Lexden Crown\, Bistro Pub - Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Big Jims Pub Quiz":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250522T071024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T071024Z
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SUMMARY:Clayson Sings Chanson
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £13 / £12 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience. \nAlan Clayson\, chanteur and raconteur\, explores the most mature and cultivated form of popular song – in which there is as much emphasis on words and their literary resonance as melody and chord structure – throughout a thoroughly diverting soirée centred on passion\, humour\, deep emotion and sometimes casually shocking frankness\, embracing love\, liberty\, tenderness\, parting\, death\, abandonment\, stupidity and further qualities of the human condition. \nCLAYSON SINGS CHANSON has been on the road since 2011\, initially to tie-in with the publication of Alan Clayson’s Jacques Brel biography\, La Vie Bohéme though the presentation’s origins lie too in 1999’s acclaimed Ne Me Quitte Pas: A Celebration Of Jacques Brel\, an all-star album on which Clayson’s contributions were highlights. \nWith accompaniment and a supporting programme from songwriter and vocalist Andy Lavery\, the show is prefaced by an explanatory talk that is as entertaining as it is educational. As well as works\, famous and obscure by chansonniers\, Gallic and British\, Clayson ventures into curious but connected realms in a show which will appeal to both chanson devotees\, those interested generally in Gallic culture and anyone who wants to be merely entertained by music that has burned its brand on English-speaking wordsmiths as disparate as Anthony Newley\, Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols – yes really! – and the foremost mouthpiece of Brel’s output Scott Walker. \nhttps://alanclayson.com/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/clayson-sings-chanson/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250423T071035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T071018Z
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SUMMARY:Who's got bars
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our cafe for a Rap Battle event in front of a judging panel. \nPrizesFree studio session£100 CashGassed clothing drip \nThis event is a great opportunity to flex your creative muscle in a safe environment. There is a healthy MC\,Rap\, Spoken Word and Poetry scene locally. This is a fantastic opportunity for artists to network\, meet more of their kind and test their skills.Spectators get to discover new music\, new acts\, and soak up the vibes and atmosphere. \nHosted by Sir Gassed
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/whos-got-bars/
LOCATION:74 High Street\, CO1 1UE Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 74 High Street\, CO1 1UE Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="The Minories":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250611T071008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T071025Z
UID:124948-1751050800-1751058000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:EcoArt Collage and Craft
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where creativity meets sustainability at our EcoArt Collage and Craft workshop! \nIn this unique group experience\, we’ll explore the art of collage-making using eco-friendly\, repurposed materials. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner\, this workshop is designed to inspire creativity. \nYour tutor will guide you through the process of selecting and transforming sustainable materials—such as recycled paper\, fabric scraps\, natural textures\, and more—into a beautiful visual masterpiece. \nBy the end of the session\, you’ll have your own textile collage to take away. \nFor more info: https://firstsite.uk/event/ecoart-collage-and-craft/ or call us on 01206 713 700.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/ecoart-collage-and-craft-2/
LOCATION:Lewis Gardens\, CO1 1JH Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Firstsite Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250624T071000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T071025Z
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SUMMARY:Customise your Clothes with Posca Pens
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own items of clothing to our sustainable themed art workshop and learn how to decorate and personalise them using vibrant Posca pens in Customise your Clothes with Posca Pens! \nIn this eco-friendly session\, your tutor will guide you through the tips and tricks to transform your old clothes into unique\, wearable art. \nWhether it’s a plain T-shirt\, jacket\, jeans or shoes\, you’ll learn simple\, creative ways to add colour\, patterns and designs that show off your own unique style. \nAnd once you’ve picked up the skills\, you can carry on customising clothes at home\, turning more of your wardrobe into wearable art. \nNo experience is necessary! \nFor more info: https://firstsite.uk/event/customise-your-clothes-with-posca-pens/ or call us on 01206 713 700.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/customise-your-clothes-with-posca-pens/
LOCATION:Lewis Gardens\, CO1 1JH Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Firstsite Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121355
CREATED:20250522T071025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T071025Z
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SUMMARY:Marcel Lucont's Whine List
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £15.Doors open 7pm\, show starts 7.45pm. \nThe 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 his premier erotic poetry. \nThe show has played to packed audiences all around the world. Expect louche musings\, dry wit and Gallic superiority. \nN.B. This show will be recorded for the forthcoming Whine List podcast.Please arrive at least 30 minutes before showtime if you wish to participate.  \nWinner: Best Comedy Show – Fringe World Awards \nAs seen on Live At The Comedy Store (Comedy Central)\, Set List (Sky Atlantic)\, The John Bishop Show (BBC1) and Live At The Electric (BBC3). \n“Fresh\, accessible and hilarious” The Guardian“Exceptionally dry… superb” The Times“His elegant\, sardonic turns of phrase are an utter joy… superb stuff” Time Out“Witty\, intelligent and pitch-perfect” ★★★★ The List“A masterpiece of timing and improvisation… certainly one of the highlights of this Fringe” ★★★★ EdFringe Review“Hilarious… Comedy doesn’t get much better than this” ★★★★★ AdelaideNow\, Adelaide Fringe“Who can resist Marcel Lucont?… Pulling clever punchlines out of every interaction with his audience… Sometimes arrogance is bliss” ★★★★ The Scotsman\, Edinburgh Fringe
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/marcel-luconts-whine-list/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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