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Paint Girl With A Pearl Earring in Cambridge!
Looking for a creative night in Cambridge? Join us for a sip and paint experience at The Station Tavern!
Schubert Songs – Soprano Carolyn Sampson
Carolyn Sampson (soprano), Joseph Middleton (piano) & Lola Frisby Williams (clarinet) Schubert CD Launch Recital Join us for an unforgettable evening of song, featuring the celebrated soprano Carolyn Sampson and the renowned pianist Joseph Middleton. 📅 Thursday, 20th March 2025 📍 Auditorium, Pembroke College, Cambridge 🎶 Programme: Schubert’s Four Seasons (to include The Shepherd on the Rock, D. 965)
Paint Wheat Field Mini in Cambridge!
Looking for a creative night in Cambridge? Join us for a sip and paint experience at The Waterman!
Paint Van Gogh’s Irises in Cambridge!
Looking for a creative afternoon out in Cambridge? Join us for a sip and paint experience at The Station Tavern!
Paint Olga Wisinger Florian Spring Landscape in Huntingdon!
Looking for a creative afternoon out in Huntingdon? Join us for a sip and paint experience at The George!
New Music: Leonore Piano Trio
Join us for a performance by the Leonore Piano Trio in the Kettle’s Yard house as part of this year’s New Music Concert Series, programmed by our New Music Curator Tom McKinney.
Free
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
Building A Better Cambridge: A Social Innovation Day
Open to everyone who wants to make a positive difference in Cambridge. No experience needed - enthusiasm! Free lunch provided.
Designing and Printing with Block Print with Nicholas Hughes
Design and print your own decorative pattern using lino under the expert guidance of artist and printmaker Nicholas Hughes. Referencing David Parr House, you will start with making some super quick drawings which will inform your designs. Using tools ideal for lino carving each participant will explore your own approach to mark making which we will translate to pre-mounted blocks to print from. Printing with different techniques creates pattern and surprises and you can continue your printed creations at home.
Food & Drink
Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch
Celebrate the Mothers, Grandmothers, Mother figures or whoever takes on the role of mum in your life and say ‘thank you’ for all that they have done and continue to do with a special Sunday lunch at Parker’s Tavern.
Smoke of Incense: Persian Concert
Join us for an unforgettable evening of Persian classical music, presented by the Nahoft Ensemble. This concert beautifully combines the rich traditions of Persian music with the elegance of Western classical instruments, creating a unique and inspiring experience for all music lovers.
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
Rise Up Listening Salons
Take a deep dive into the themes of the Fitzwilliam Museum's Rise Up exhibition at this series of listening salons co-facilitated by guests from London creative space Ruby Cruel.
The Man Who Painted His House: Preview Screening
Be the first to see this new short film about David Parr at this exclusive preview screening as part of the 2025 Cambridge Festival.
Comedy & Entertainment
Theatre
Big Deal Comedy Club
Welcome to the Big Deal Comedy Club -Where laughter takes centre stage, and your night out is a Big Deal
Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live
For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is going on tour!
Pick ‘N’ Mix: Improv Comedy Showcase April 2025
The Cambridge Impronauts present: Pick 'N' Mix! A showcase of the sweetest improvised comedy that Cambridge has to offer!
Smokin Roses Presents: Folk in the Footlights featuring Josh Robins, Zoe Wren, Bene Young and Jessica Dives
Folk in the Footlights is back for the 2025 series of events on the 11th of April and we would love you to join us at the famous Footlight Cellars at The Cambridge Union.
Creedence Clearwater Review (Tribute) – The Green River Tour
The UK #1 Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Show bring you “The Green River Tour” celebrating Creedence Clearwater Revival’s #1 Album “Green River” and their #1 hit single “Bad Moon Rising”. Experience a two hour nostalgia trip back to 1969, the heady days of Woodstock and one of the most important musical periods in history, along with all the greatest hits including Proud Mary, Have You Ever Seen The Rain, Fortunate Son and many more. Selling out venues internationally, they were invited to perform at The O2 Arena VIP Lounge in 2018 for guests at Fogerty’s show. ‘Review are established as the definitive tribute among theatre audiences, with an authentic, honest and power-packed celebration of the Creedence legacy. They conjure up the full throttle, high-energy experience of seeing Creedence on stage in their prime, and six decades on, we experience the spirit of Creedence reprised with Creedence Clearwater Review.
Food & Drink
Vegan and Gluten-Free EASTER Afternoon Tea
My name is Danielle Maupertuis,I am a Vegan Executive Pastry Chef. I regularly organize vegan and gluten-free afternoon teas in Cambridge. They always include a short demo "how to make one of my gorgeous desserts", just to convince you vegan desserts are easy to make, taste yummy and look fantastic! The next one will be an EASTER AFTERNOON TEA.
Theatre
The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams
The classic of American theatre that established Tennessee Williams' reputation as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
Meet the Artist: Keith Piper
A chance to meet British contemporary artist, critic and academic Keith Piper.
Family Friendly
Easter Paw-ty
You are invited to an Easter Paw-ty at the National Horseracing Museum on Friday 18th April!
Andy and The Odd Socks
ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?
MinJung Baek Piano Recital – Opening Concert of CIPFA
Come join us for MinJung Baek's Piano Recital, the grand opening concert of CIPFA - it's going to be a night to remember!
Music
Boris Berman Piano Recital – CIPFA 2025
Don’t miss listening to the finest musical giants, pianist Boris Berman's amazing pianism! It is a rare chance to hear him in the UK.
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
Meet the Artist: Karen McLean
British contemporary artist Karen McLean talks about her powerful work Ar’n’t I a Woman! (2021), on display in the Fitzwilliam Museum's Rise Up exhibition.
Pasquale Iannone Piano Recital
Very excited to welcome again the fantastic Italian pianist at the Churchill College, where he swirled with his virtuosity on piano!
Drypoint Etching and Chine Collé with Susie Turner
Discover the art of drypoint printmaking and chine collé with expert printmaker Susie Turner.
Allett Lawn Academy – Buckden Towers
Join our Allett Lawn Academy double-header at Buckden Towers in April 2025! Level 1 (29th) & Level 2 (30th). Expert training, hands-on workshops and more! The must attend Lawn course in the UK
Art & Exhibitions
Food & Drink
LATE at Kettle’s Yard
Join us for art, music, talks, making and more, with a chance to see our exhibition Here is a Gale Warning: Art, Crisis & Survival out of hours.
Castalian Quartet
Join us in the Kettle’s Yard house for a Chamber Music concert with the Castalian Quartet.
The Art of Hand Embroidery with Richard McVetis
In this day workshop, after an inspirational walk through David Parr House, we explore the potential of stitching as a method of mark-making, using stitch, process, and materials to express yourself. We will explore the slowness and rhythms of hand stitching, the versatility, and strengths of embroidery for drawing and mark-making, and the pleasure of having time to make.
Einstein’s Violin
A costumed musical show for narrator, violin and piano with music by Paul Wingfield and words by Albert Einstein
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
Crafting Resistance: An Evening with Common Threads Press
Join Common Threads Press for a panel discussion on craft as a source of hope and survival.
Peter Donohoe, piano
Join us for a Chamber Music concert as we welcome back Peter Donohoe to the Kettle’s Yard house.
Art & Exhibitions
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
Guided House Tour
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for a special guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
Adrian Bradbury, cello and Andrew West, piano
Join us for the second to last Chamber Music concert of the 2024/25 season as we welcome Adrian Bradbury and Andrew West to play at Kettle’s Yard.
Heath Quartet
Join us for a Chamber Music concert as we welcome back the Heath Quartet to the Kettle’s Yard house for the final concert of the 2024-25 series.
Cambridge Fringe Festival
The Cambridge Fringe Festival returns for 2025 to bring you fantastic comedians from across the UK and the world.
Family Friendly
Music
Free Sunday Lunchtime Concerts
Sunday Lunchtime Concerts in CB1, 12.30-2.00pm every Sunday
The Dinosaur That Pooped
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage.
Cambridge Cider & Music Festival
A brand new festival is coming to Cambridge on 31st May & 1st June at Shelford Rugby Club. Featuring the very best tribute artists across two days!
Art & Exhibitions
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
Guided House Tour
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for a special guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
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