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SUMMARY:Two Come Home
DESCRIPTION:It’s winter in a small\, isolated town in the Appalachian mountains. Ex-con and recovered addict Evan lives a simple and solitary existence until some old ghosts return to unbury a decade’s worth of pain. \nDirect from an acclaimed off-west end run at The Cockpit Theatre\, having received 5-star reviews and a whopping seven Fringe Theatre Award nominations\, Two Come Home is an unflinching tale of poverty\, addiction\, and homophobia. A unique combination of true crime\, romance\, and family drama all set to a haunting live soundtrack.  \nRun time: 90 minutes plus interval \nTrigger warnings: This production contains haze\, loud noises\, gunshot sound effects\, strong language\, nudity\, depictions of violence and death\, references to physical and sexual assault. \n★★★★★ “Raw\, gritty\, in some moments horrifying\, and at times quite beautiful” – My View From The Stalls  \n★★★★★ “A truly unmissable play – this is outstanding\, unforgettable theatre.” – Squirrp  \n★★★★★ “A gut-wrenching drama that is a huge credit to its highly talented queer cast & crew.” – The Spy In The Stalls  \n★★★★★ “This wonderfully written character-centric drama is\, to get straight to the point – absolutely outstanding.” – Rated Reviewed
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/two-come-home/
LOCATION:Lakeside Theatre\, University of Essex\, Wivenhoe Park\, Colchester\, CO4 3SQ\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Lakeside Theatre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T230000
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SUMMARY:Magic The Gathering Friday Night Magic Standard Event
DESCRIPTION:With Friday nights back at Ace Comics Gaming Centre\, we are pleased to bring back Friday night magic standard onto the calendar too. \nStandard decks\, swiss rounds\, fnm prizes and prize packs on offer. \nOne booster pack will be added to the prize pot for each player entering. Promo packs for 1st and 2nd place and fnm promos on offer when available. \nLets look to bring standard back to ACE and Friday nights in Colchester.  \nStart time: 7:00pmCost £6.00 \nPlease note all of these events have limited spaces of 48 people\, so to avoid missing out please either click attend on this event\, come in and speak to a member of staff of call us on 01206 561912 to make sure you don’t miss out.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/magic-the-gathering-friday-night-magic-standard-event/
LOCATION:ACE Comics\, 42 Culver Street East\, Colchester\, CO1 1LE\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn Richardson":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260113T071011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T070958Z
UID:127764-1769196600-1769203800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Forces of Nature - a Shakespeare workshop led by Nigel Walford
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare’s words vividly conjured up the sights and sounds of nature for audiences at a time of bare stages and limited special effects. Two aspects of the forces of nature feature significantly: the extremes of weather\, and the perils (or pastoral beauty) of woods and forests.This workshop\, led by Nigel Walford will explore these themes\, and we’ll see how his descriptive text remains as powerful today!£5.00 cash on the door.All welcome but let us know if you are coming so we have an idea of numbers.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/forces-of-nature-a-shakespeare-workshop-led-by-nigel-walford/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe Congregational Church Hall\, Wivenhoe Congregational Church Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260113T071012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T070959Z
UID:127767-1769196600-1769207400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Nothing. Existed. Presents Mesh & Lace
DESCRIPTION:M&L III \nNothing. Existed. DJ set. \nA night of post-punk\, coldwave\, new wave\, minimal synth and industrial.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/nothing-existed-presents-mesh-lace/
LOCATION:Queen St Brewhouse\, 7 - 9 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Nothing. Existed.":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20250729T071112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T070959Z
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SUMMARY:Blow Up - Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Blow Up returns to Colchester at Three Wise Monkeys  \nPaul Tunkin (DJ) plus The Forty Fours (live) \nColchester was the first town to hold a Blow Up event outside of the weekly London events in the nineties. After a successful return to Colchester in Jan 2025 we are returning in January 2026. \nBlow Up\, a bona-fide legendary club night at the centre of the mid-Nineties Brit Pop explosion\, cited as the catalyst and birth place of the BritPop scene\, influencing the style and sound of a generation. Blow Up was voted No.4 in Time Out’s Top Ten Clubs of the 90s\, described as one of ‘5 Classic Clubs of Our Time‘ by Vox Magazine (alongside The Blitz Club\, Shoom\, The Roxy) and as ‘The club that changed the world’ by Melody Maker. Describing Blow Up in Time Out’s London Calling book as “the breeding ground of the Brit Pop sound” and in NME’s Original’s Blow Up was listed as a Top Ten Britpop Moment. In July 2022 Time Out once again listed Blow Up as one of the greatest London clubs of the past 40 years. \nBlow Up has also hosted events around the UK and internationally over the years\, including across Europe\, USA\, Russia and Japan. Whilst the Blow Up club compilations (‘Blow Up A-Go-Go!’ and ‘Blow Up presents Exclusive Blend’) have increased the reach of Blow Up around the world.. \nBlow Up was founded and launched by Paul Tunkin 16th October 1993 at the upstairs function room of a Camden Town pub the Laurel Tree. After just a few months Blow Up had become the epicentre of a seismic musical and stylistic change in what was later called the Britpop scene. From its origins at the Laurel Tree\, Camden Town (1993-1996) to Soho venues the Wag Club (1996-2001)\, the Metro Club (2002-2009\, the Metro which Paul Tunkin co-ran with former Wag Club manager Alan Campbell) Blow Up maintained a weekly club event interspersed with various one-off events. Post the Metro Club’s closure Blow Up took up weekly and monthly residences in various venues including Bar Rumba\, 4 Denmark St and Peckham’s Bussey Building followed by a weekly five year Friday night residency at the St Moritz Club\, Wardour St Soho (2015-2020) once again interspersed with occasional monthly events including the Troubadour London. Blow Up ran continuous weekly events until the nightlife lockdown in 2020 and finally returned for a three night residency at Vout O Reenee’s London (Oct – December 2022). November 2023 saw the first part of the Blow Up 30 year celebrations with a sold out club and live event at Jamboree Kings Cross. Whilst in May 2024 saw Blow Up take to the roof terrace of members club the Century in Soho as part 2 of our 30th celebrations. \nHope that you can join us for what promises to be another special night.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/blow-up-colchester-2/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Blow Up":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20251008T071100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T071004Z
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SUMMARY:BLOW UP – COLCHESTER – EVENT DATE CHANGE TO FRIDAY JAN 23RD JAN 2026.
DESCRIPTION:The previously advertised Blow Up event in Colchester at Three Wise Monkeys has moved from Friday 3rd October 2025 to Friday 23rd January 2026 – All advance tickets (for Oct 3rd) are valid for the new event date. We apologise for any inconvenience\, but there will be a further announcement regarding the this line up and all other forthcoming events. Keep eyes peeled! \nBlow Up founder Paul Tunkin will DJ plus more TBA.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/blow-up-colchester-event-date-change-to-friday-jan-23rd-jan-2026/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Three Wise Monkeys Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20251008T071100Z
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UID:126459-1769200200-1769211000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Charter Hall\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:HAPPY ENDING PANTOMIMES are back to give you an even happier ending with this Award Winning ADULT PANTOMIME!Get ready for the udderly cheeky\, naughtiest version of Jack and the Beanstalk you’ve ever dared to see! 🐮Warning: this is not your childhood fairy tale—unless your bedtime stories came with a parental advisory!In this fabulously filthy twist\, Dame Trott’s farm is in shambles… Desperate to rescue the farm\, our hero Jack heads to the cattle market to save the day but is milked by the fiendish Fleshlight into handing over their beloved cow Daisy for a handful of “magic beans” Will Flicking their Magic Beans save the day? 🫘 Will we have to get our chopper out? 🪓Will Daisy get milked? 🥛Exactly how big is this Beanstalk? 🫛Full of filthy innuendos\, outrageous outuendos\, laugh-out-loud routines and plenty of bean-tickling antics for you to join in with. Expect more naughty twists than you can shake your giant beanstalk at.Leave the little ones at home\, and help usJack Off the Beanstalk… it’s big one 🍆
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/charter-hall-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260115T071049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T070955Z
UID:127860-1769259600-1769270400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Teddy Bear's Concert
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £6 Adults / £3 Children£15 Family (admits 4\, must include 1 child)Doors open 1pm\, Show starts 1.30pmThis show is for a seated audience \nA perfect introduction to the world of music\, with musical stories and short pieces that will get your teddy dancing! \nA chance to conduct the orchestra and join in the percussion section.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/teddy-bears-concert-2/
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:20260124T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260122T071040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T070956Z
UID:127946-1769259600-1769274000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Gundam Card Game Standard Event
DESCRIPTION:Gundam Card Game Standard Event  \nNow the launch has happened and people have had a chance to enjoy opening boosters. We can now look to start running standard / own deck events. \nRefresher for what your deck must be built to: \n• Deck: A total of 50 cards\, made up of Unit cards\, Command cards\, Pilot Cards\, and Base cards.• Up to two unique card colours (red\, blue\, green\, white\, purple) can be included in a deck. Cards ofa tertiary or more colours cannot be added to a deck. A deck can contain no more than 4 cardswith the same card number.• Resource deck: A total of 10 Resource cards.• Tokens: All tokens required for gameplay.No more than four copies of the same card can be included in a deck. No side decks are permitted. \nTo be ready for Store Tournaments we will run it as requested below. \n1-on-1 Standard Match Structure– Best-of-one Game Match– Number of game wins necessary: 1– Match Time: 30 minutes– Extra Time: 5 minutes (for extra turns\, etc.) \nEveryone will get a booster & another one will be put in to the prize pot for every player. \nStart Time: 12:45 pmEntry: £10.00 \nPlease make sure you have a Bandai TCG+ account as we’ll be running the event through that. https://www.bandai-tcg-plus.com \nPlease note all of these events have limited spaces of 24 people\, so to avoid missing out please either click attend on this event\, come in and speak to a member of staff of call us on 01206 561912 to make sure you don’t miss out.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/gundam-card-game-standard-event/
LOCATION:ACE Comics\, 42 Culver Street East\, Colchester\, CO1 1LE\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn Richardson":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260113T071015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T070956Z
UID:127768-1769266800-1769275800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:CODA - Acoustic Showcase
DESCRIPTION:A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:Colour & ShapeForever Blues?Stu E Skinner(Hosting)Event Info:A weekly event featuring 3 to 5 acts performing live acoustic sets between 3-5:30pm.Hot & cold beverages served from 2:30pm onwards.This is a family friendly event so younglings are welcome providing they’re properly managed.Mics\, pa and backline are provided but performers are welcome to bring their own microphones etc
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/coda-acoustic-showcase-12/
LOCATION:63 High street\, co1 1dn Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 63 High street\, co1 1dn Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Piggyfy Live - Acoustic Showcase - Coda":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260120T071004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T070956Z
UID:127887-1769277600-1769292000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Milonguito at Passage House cafe Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this intimate milonga with friends at the beautiful Passage House cafe in Colchester. This place has a great hardwood floor! Delicious food\, hot beverages and soft drinks are available and the cafe has a bar for us. £5 on the door\, all welcome! \nTraditional tango music in TTVTTM tandas with cortinas selected by Miriam Gita. \nParking is available at Colchester city centre’s many nearby car parks.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/milonguito-at-passage-house-cafe-colchester/
LOCATION:The Passage House\, The Passage House
ORGANIZER;CN="The Joy Of Tango":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20250527T071040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T070956Z
UID:124751-1769281200-1769292000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:COLCHESTER: The Specials Ltd. 'Ghost Town' 40th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:More info --> https://agmp.seetickets.com/event/the-specials-ltd-too-much-too-young-/colchester-arts-centre/3199399
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-the-specials-ltd-ghost-town-40th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="AGMP Concerts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20251202T071057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T070956Z
UID:127392-1769281200-1769292000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pier Pressure - A night of metal from clacton and Southend
DESCRIPTION:We bring you a night of some of the best of Essex metal.  \n24th of January 2026 \n@threewise monkeys\, Colchetser  \nfeaturing  \nRegicide \nBlackWater Kings \nDraughrheim \nFallenRelic \n£5 on the door
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/pier-pressure-a-night-of-metal-from-clacton-and-southend/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="BlackWater Kings":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260105T071015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T070957Z
UID:127602-1769283000-1769293800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mendlessohn
DESCRIPTION:Mendelssohn: Hebrides OvertureMendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor \nSoloist: Philippa BartonMendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 (Scottish) \nConductor: Chris Phelps \nTickets £18 (under 25s free) available at the door or to order – 01206 271128 or csotickets1@gmail.com
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/mendlessohn/
LOCATION:St Botolph’s Church Walk\, Colchester\, CO2 7\, United Kingdom\, St Botolph's Church Walk\, Colchester\, CO2 7\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260105T071015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T071006Z
UID:127603-1769283000-1769293800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Raz & The Gin Triplets @ QSBH 24.01.2026
DESCRIPTION:Raz: An almost entirely instrumental 3-piece band featuring Dan Goldstone on guitar\, Pera Frank on bass\, and George Krethlow-Shaw on drums. Raz’s original music is a blend of Jazz\, Funk\, Surf\, Pop\, Rock Fusion; with the mission of pushing musical boundaries. \n“Raz is one of the most unique fusion bands in Essex. With their constant changes through many genres in their songs\, they express greatly and transition between them smoothly. Great band with superb connection between them all.” \nFeaturing The Gin Triplets: Eleanor Cornell\, Sophie Nash and Jim Reynolds\, a trio of singer/songwriters. The Triplets bring powerful three-part vocal harmonies along with a original material and adapted covers. That and occasionally: the Gin. \nEvent starts 7:30pm on Saturday 24th January 2026 at Queen Street Brewhouse\, 7 Queen St\, Colchester\, Essex CO1 2PG at the price of FREE ENTRY!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/raz-the-gin-triplets-qsbh-24-01-2026/
LOCATION:Queen St Brewhouse\, 7 - 9 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Raz":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260120T071006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T070957Z
UID:127889-1769283000-1769293800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:RAZ & THE GIN TRIPLETS
DESCRIPTION:Raz: An almost entirely instrumental 3-piece band featuring Dan Goldstone on guitar\, Pera Frank on bass\, and George Krethlow-Shaw on drums. Raz’s original music is a blend of Jazz\, Funk\, Surf\, Pop\, Rock Fusion; with the mission of pushing musical boundaries.“Raz is one of the most unique fusion bands in Essex. With their constant changes through many genres in their songs\, they express greatly and transition between them smoothly. Great band with superb connection between them all.”Featuring The Gin Triplets: Eleanor Cornell\, Sophie Nash and Jim Reynolds\, a trio of singer/songwriters. The Triplets bring powerful three-part vocal harmonies along with a original material and adapted covers. That and occasionally: the Gin.Event starts 7:30pm on Saturday 24th January 2026 at Queen Street Brewhouse\, 7 Queen St\, Colchester\, Essex CO1 2PG at the price of FREE ENTRY!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/raz-the-gin-triplets/
LOCATION:7 Queen Street\, CO1 2PG Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 7 Queen Street\, CO1 2PG Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Queen St Brewhouse":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T211500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260105T071016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T070957Z
UID:127604-1769289300-1769295600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fleeced Live at CODA Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Fleeced are back at Coda in the New year with a gut punching set of classic songs from across 7 decades\, Foofighters\, Simple Minds\, U2\,Stereophonics\, The Police\, Billy Idol to\, AC-DC\, Guns n Roses\, Lenny Kravitz\, Reef\, Nirvana and many more! lots of singing and dancing.#CodaColchester
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/fleeced-live-at-coda-colchester/
LOCATION:Coda Colchester\, Coda Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Fleeced":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260122T071041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T071002Z
UID:127947-1769356800-1769367600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Session - 3’s A Crowd
DESCRIPTION:They’re back here to play (finally)! Come along and join in a sing song on a Sunday afternoon! 🍺 🎶
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sunday-session-3s-a-crowd/
LOCATION:55 The Cross\, Wivenhoe\, 55 The Cross\, Wivenhoe
ORGANIZER;CN="The Horse &amp%3B Groom":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T184000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T214000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260105T071016Z
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UID:127605-1769366400-1769377200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Friends Quiz (Colchester) - FULLY BOOKED
DESCRIPTION:Test your knowledge of the hilarious show\, 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/friends-quiz-colchester-fully-booked/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Film%2C TV & Music Quiz":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260120T071006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T071002Z
UID:127890-1769367600-1769378400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:EAFC X QSB // Burns Night Event
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £12 (includes your first wee dram…Non alcoholic drams available) \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/eafc-x-qsb-burns-night-tickets-1976887894910?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl \nHold the date as we bring our own very special folk soaked version of Burns Night celebration to our wonderful local pub\, Queen St Brewhouse. \nFEATURING THE FINE TALENTS OF \nAlice De Lumiere \nBethan Briggs-Miller \n& \nEthel Fled \n……………………… \nWith a Headline Set from THE MEDLARS \n……………………… \nAll capped off with a singaround of seasonal tunes led by Lizzie! \n……………………… \nWith More Entertainments to be Confirmed! \nBook for the pre show dinner directly with The Commons Cafe! \nPLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT FREQUENT THE FACEBOOK PAGE VERY OFTEN SO PLEASE EMAIL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS. eastanglianfolklorecentre@gmail.com
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/eafc-x-qsb-burns-night-event/
LOCATION:Queen St Brewhouse\, 7 - 9 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, GB
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20251030T071101Z
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SUMMARY:Clark Tracey's The Jazz Champions. “A veritable band of grown ups at their best.” - The Jazz Rag
DESCRIPTION:“For me\, Tracey is a world-class musician whose mature and distinctive artistry is right up there with the likes of Philly Joe Jones and Roy Haynes.” – Jazz Journal \nAn award-winning drummer\, bandleader\, composer\, and arranger who originally performed with his late\, great father\, Stan Tracey (CBE)\, Clark Tracey has gone on to establish himself in his own right as one of the country’s leading modern jazz drummers.​A five-time winner of the Best Drummer category in the British Jazz Awards\, Clark has built a reputation since the early 80s as someone who could spot future jazz stars; Guy Barker\, Alex Ridout\, Daniel Casimir\, Zoe Rahman\, and Mark Armstrong are just a few whose talent he nurtured. \nAwarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2019 Birthday Honours for services to music and the promotion of jazz\, Clark’s latest group\, The Jazz Champions\, features a stellar line-up of well-respected top-drawer musicians from the UK jazz scene with CVs to match: saxophonists Art Themen and Simon Allen\, pianist David Newton\, and double bassist Andrew Cleyndert. \nFormed in April 2024\, The Jazz Champions will perform tunes from their recently released CD\, Sound For Sore Ears\, along with an assortment of Stan Tracey favourites. \nA superb evening’s music is promised by this quintet of outstanding musicians.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/clark-traceys-the-jazz-champions-a-veritable-band-of-grown-ups-at-their-best-the-jazz-rag/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe Congregational Church\, 101 High Street\, CO7 9AB Wivenhoe\, United Kingdom\, Wivenhoe Congregational Church\, 101 High Street\, CO7 9AB Wivenhoe\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="The Music Mix Wivenhoe":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260113T071019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T071006Z
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SUMMARY:Clark Tracey's Jazz Champions. “A veritable band of grown ups at their best.” - The Jazz Rag
DESCRIPTION:“For me\, Tracey is a world-class musician whose mature and distinctive artistry is right up there with the likes of Philly Joe Jones and Roy Haynes.” – Jazz Journal \nPrepare yourself for a cracking evening’s jazz\, courtesy ofaward-winning drummer\, bandleader\, composer\, and arranger Clark Tracey and his Jazz Champions!  \nClark\, who originally performed with his late\, great father\, Stan Tracey (CBE)\, has gone on to establish himself in his own right as one of the country’s leading modern jazz drummers.​A five-time winner of the Best Drummer category in the British Jazz Awards\, Clark has built a reputation since the early 80s as someone who could spot future jazz stars; Guy Barker\, Alex Ridout\, Daniel Casimir\, Zoe Rahman\, and Mark Armstrong are just a few whose talent he nurtured. \nAwarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2019 Birthday Honours for services to music and the promotion of jazz\, Clark’s latest group\, The Jazz Champions\, features a stellar line-up of world-class musicians from the UK jazz scene with CVs to match: saxophonists Art Themen and Simon Allen\, pianist David Newton\, and double bassist Andrew Cleyndert. \nFormed in April 2024\, The Jazz Champions will perform tunes from their recently released CD\, Sound For Sore Ears\, along with an assortment of Stan Tracey favourites. \nA superb evening’s music is promised by this quintet of outstanding musicians.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/clark-traceys-jazz-champions-a-veritable-band-of-grown-ups-at-their-best-the-jazz-rag/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe Congregational Church\, 101 High Street\, Colchester\, CO7 9AB\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Wright":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260113T071020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T071003Z
UID:127770-1769369400-1769376600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Clark Tracey's Jazz Champions @ The Music Mix
DESCRIPTION:Prepare yourself for a cracking evening’s jazz\, courtesy ofaward-winning drummer\, bandleader\, composer\, and arranger Clark Tracey and his Jazz Champions!  \nClark\, who originally performed with his late\, great father\, Stan Tracey (CBE)\, has gone on to establish himself in his own right as one of the country’s leading modern jazz drummers.​A five-time winner of the Best Drummer category in the British Jazz Awards\, Clark has built a reputation since the early 80s as someone who could spot future jazz stars; Guy Barker\, Alex Ridout\, Daniel Casimir\, Zoe Rahman\, and Mark Armstrong are just a few whose talent he nurtured. \nAwarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2019 Birthday Honours for services to music and the promotion of jazz\, Clark’s latest group\, The Jazz Champions\, features a stellar line-up of well-respected top-drawer musicians from the UK jazz scene with CVs to match: Art Themen\, Simon Allen\, David Newton\, and Andrew Cleyndert. \nFormed in April 2024\, the Jazz Championswill perform tunes from their recently released CD Sound For Sore Ears\, along with an assortment of Stan Tracey favourites.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/clark-traceys-jazz-champions-the-music-mix/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe Congregational Church\, 101 High Street\, Colchester\, CO7 9AB\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Wright":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260115T071051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T071003Z
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SUMMARY:Phil Nichol: Trying My Best
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £16.50.Doors open 7pm\, starts 7.30pm. \nPhil has been getting better at comedy since March 1987. One of these days he may just get it right. Until then Phil just keeps trying. If at first you don’t succeed\, try and try your best. This is a tour of Phil\, trying his best! \nThe Metro ***** The Herald ***** The Scotsman *****
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/phil-nichol-trying-my-best/
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:20260125T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260122T071042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T071003Z
UID:127948-1769369400-1769380200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING -BURNS NIGHT EVENT
DESCRIPTION:A wonderful Burns Night event\, organised by @east_anglian_folklore_centre at Queen Street Brewhouse on 25th January. If you would like to enjoy some vegan Haggis accompanied with Neeps and Tatties and Whisky Cream Sauce\, we will be serving just that at The Commons between 6pm to 7.30pm\, £10 per head. To book your Burns Night Supper please pop in to the cafe before 22nd January to place your order.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/keep-the-home-fires-burning-burns-night-event/
LOCATION:7 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, United Kingdom\, 7 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Queen St Brewhouse":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20251118T071035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T071031Z
UID:127254-1769450400-1769461200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Battle of the Bands Heat 1 – Guest Judge Ghost Week
DESCRIPTION:Sign-up sheet: https://forms.gle/vJQsx3Sj8gfkoy8M6 \nEvent: Battle of the Bands \nLocation: Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester Top Floor \nDates:– Heat 1: Monday\, 26th January 2026: Ghost Week– Heat 2: Tuesday\, 27th January 2026 PULSE– Heat 3: Wednesday\, 28th January 2026 GREEBO \nTime: 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM (No under 18s allowed after 9:00 PM)Ticket Price: £4 (includes £1 donation to the Brightlingsea Free Festival) \nOverview:TWM Live invites artists under 18 to participate in this exciting nationwide event as part of Independent Venue Week 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for young musicians to gain exposure and showcase their talents in a supportive environment. \nEvent Structure:Each heat will feature one of Colchester’s local bands hosting the night and closing with a small set. \nPrize Information:– 1st Place: Opens the stage at the Brightlingsea Free Festival (up to 4\,000 attendees)\, receives 60% of door money (after donation)\, a full day in the studio\, and a mixed and mastered single at Black Cactus Studio.– 2nd Place: 30% of door money.– 3rd Place: 10% of door money.– Wild Card: An additional band will be selected to perform at Meff Fest 3\, a local punk festival. \nRequirements:All bands must arrive by 5 PM. A random draw will determine performance order. Backline equipment will be provided\, including a drum kit\, guitar amps\, and a bass amp. \nWelfare Policy:The safety of young attendees is paramount. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. A strict Challenge 25 policy will be enforced at the door\, and first aid-trained staff will be present. \nAccessibility:The venue is on the top floor with no lift access\, requiring five short flights of stairs. \nRefund Policy:No refunds will be processed within 7 days of the event. \nContact:For inquiries\, contact AJ at twmlive@pasinileisure.com. \nStay Updated:Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates.Ticket Link for Heat 1: https://ticketscandy.com/e/battle-of-the-bands-heat-1-guest-judge-ghost-week-13551Ticket Link for Heat 2: https://ticketscandy.com/e/battle-of-the-bands-heat-2-guest-judge-pulse-13552Ticket Link for Heat 3: https://ticketscandy.com/e/battle-of-the-bands-heat-3-guest-judge-greebo-13553 \nWe look forward to seeing many talented young artists at the Battle of the Bands!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/battle-of-the-bands-heat-1-guest-judge-ghost-week/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Three Wise Monkeys Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260115T071052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T071032Z
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SUMMARY:An Audience Without Jake Thackray
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £12 / £11 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm. \nThis show is for a seated audience. \nJohn Watterson is delighted to bring his show to Colchester Folk Club – ‘An Audience without Jake Thackray’. \nThe show will include many Jake classics (Sister Josephine\, On Again On Again\, The Bantam Cock etc)\, anecdotes from John’s research into Jake’s life for the forthcoming biography as well as some newly discovered Jake Thackray masterpieces from John’s most recent CD\, The Lost Will and Testament of Jake Thackray. Most of the album’s fifteen songs have never been released in any format before. Many have lain\, forgotten\, in the BBC archives for decades; some have not been heard for half a century. \nLeeds-born Jake Thackray (1938-2002) is increasingly recognised as being one of the greatest English songwriters of the twentieth century\, a unique talent\, whose songs are full of poetry\, wit\, irreverence and humanity. He became known to millions through his regular appearances in the 1960s and 1970s on programmes such as Braden’s Week and That’s Life. During his career he performed over 1000 times on television and radio\, performed for the royal family and toured the world. His distinctive appearance\, deadpan delivery\, talent for storytelling\, clever wordplay\, occasional\, artful use of vulgarity and surreal imagination delighted many viewers and outraged some. \nSince his death in obscurity there has been growing recognition of his genius and a resurgence of interest in his work. His admirers include Jarvis Cocker\, Alex Turner\, Don Black\, Thea Gilmore\, Cerys Matthews\, and Benjamin Clementine. \nJohn Watterson is the UK’s leading performer of Jake’s songs. As Fake Thackray he has toured with Fairport Convention and performed at Latitude\, Cropredy and the Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. He has also played for Jake’s family. \nJohn has appeared many times on radio\, including Radio 4’s Great Lives\, a recent Radio 2 documentary on Jake presented by Cerys Matthews and Radio 3’s The Verb hosted by Ian McMillan.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/an-audience-without-jake-thackray/
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:20260127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260105T071016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T071051Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Museum Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4\, along with their parents\, grandparents\, and carers\, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of scientific or historical exploration and discovery. \nJoin us on 27th January at 10 AM – 11 AM or 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM for the first Mini Museum explorers of 2026! Ideal for all curious pre-schoolers\, this month we’re investigating the world of art! From sculpture to collage to natural art. It’s going to be a busy and hands-on session. Just £3 per child and accompanying adults go free. Book now… \nMini Museum Explorer sessions are designed for pre-school children and their carers – they are unsuitable for larger nursery groups (although we are happy to organise these for you!) \nSpaces cost £3 per child. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1510268316928845/?event_time_id=1510268320262178
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/mini-museum-explorers-3/
LOCATION:Colchester Natural History Museum\, Colchester Natural History Museum
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Museums":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20251210T071020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T071051Z
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SUMMARY:Mercury Reads: We Caught A Burglar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Mercury Reads a series of lively rehearsed readings celebrating local voices and fresh new writing. Each event spotlights an exciting playwright from our region\, giving audiences the chance to see new stories take shape for the very first time. \nIn this session\, join us in the Upstairs Bar on Tue 27 Jan at 4pm as we look at Mercury Reads: We Caught A Burglar by Daniel Hallissey. \nTwo roommates\, down on their luck\, inadvertently capture a burglar. As they try to navigate the chaos that ensues\, their friendship and sense of morality are tested in a darkly comedic struggle for control and survival. We Caught a Burglar is an entertaining and enjoyable story revolving around a friendship in crisis and an unfortunate stranger caught in the middle.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/mercury-reads-we-caught-a-burglar/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre Colchester\, Mercury Theatre Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Mercury Theatre Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003450
CREATED:20260127T071051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T071051Z
UID:128093-1769536800-1769544000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Masterclass Online – Creative Accounting with Kate Alhashimi
DESCRIPTION:Creative Accounting Online Masterclass with Kate Alhashimi takes place on Tue 27 Jan from 6-8pm on Zoom. \nThe Creative Accounting Online Masterclass with Kate Alhashimi will teach you how to take control of your creative business finances with smart budgeting tools\, cash-flow strategies\, and essential organisational know-how. \nPlus\, you’ll get clarity on business registration options and Theatre Tax Relief to power up your professional toolkit. \nPlease ensure your email is on your account\, or that you give us your email as you will receive your Zoom link prior to the online event.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/masterclass-online-creative-accounting-with-kate-alhashimi/
LOCATION:Balkerne Gate\, CO1 1PT Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Balkerne Gate\, CO1 1PT Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Mercury Theatre Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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