Maggi Hambling and James Cahill: The Violet HourDon’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.A story of deception, power play and longing, The Violet Hour exposes the unsettling underbelly of the art world, asking: who is [...]

A celebration of the power of food to connect people and cultures.Embark 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.This event will take place at The [...]

Test your knowledge of the eleven live action Star Wars films, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £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 If you book and then decide not to attend, [...]

Tickets £17.50.Doors open 7pm, show starts 7.30pm.Carpet-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 [...]

Sessions are at 10 – 11 am and 11:15 am – 12:15 pm.Designed 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.These sessions offer a unique opportunity [...]

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’.The session will expand on the ideas behind his film, Theo’s use and reclamation of archival material, and local and international responses [...]

🎉 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 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 [...]

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 events on our website 3 months ahead, so although more dates may be shown on here, they may not be available to purchase.This is the [...]

**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 (b.1959) love of children and playing games, and using it as an excuse to have some fun.Take time out from your busy day to play [...]

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 learnHow choose, arrange and fit imagesWhat tools to useHow to put a bag togetherWhat is includedAll materials including a choice of books. If there is [...]

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 transport you to a world where goblins and supernatural creatures roam the enchanted woods, and nothing is quite as it seems.Dive into the eerie, mysterious [...]

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 [...]