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From making your own gin with one of the world’s most innovative distilleries, to trying the best of the Cambridge food scene – here are some uniquely Cambridge experiences to seek out during your stay
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Art & Exhibitions
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Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place
Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place 20 September 2024 – 2 March 2025 Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. Widely regarded as one of the leading contemporary artists working today, Ligon is best known for his text-based paintings which include the words of writers such as James Baldwin, Gertrude Stein and Zora Neale Hurston. Through these artworks, he explores the social, cultural and political constructions of race.
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection.
Oil painting for beginners
Have you always wanted to experiment with painting in oil, but you are not really sure where to begin? Then this course is perfect for you!
Art Exhibition: ‘On Being One’
Visit Wolfson's latest exhibition 'On Being One' featuring work by visual artist Sophy Rickett, open to the public, Saturday and Sundays, 10.00 - 17.00.
Exhibition: Words to Live By; Words to Live With
Join us for House Guests: Words to Live By; Words to Live With, an exhibition that invites artists, designers, and makers to creatively respond to the extraordinary interiors and history of 186 Gwydir Street, Cambridge.
Anglian Potters Christmas Exhibition
Anglian Potters Xmas Selling Exhibition is back! 65 local potters showing a huge range of handmade ceramic work Free Entry - Closed Mondays
Paint & Sip with popular local artist
Join Clive Dawson at Café au Chocolat for an evening of art, drinks and tasty food. Unleash your creativity and craft your own seasonal masterpiece.
RAREfest24 Exhibition – Science, Technology, Community, Arts
Join us on Saturday, November 23rd at the Guildhall in Cambridge for RAREfest. A rare disease-inspired festival as unique as you are. For curious minds of all ages. Science, technology, community, art and film.
Kiln Cambridge Christmas Pottery Exhibition and Sale
Christmas Studio Exhibition and Sale with unique work from 35+ potters
Christmas Brush Lettering Workshop
Try your hand at Brush Lettering with illustrator and lettering artist Rebecca Cahill Roots. Using brush pens and brushes explore this fun lettering style just in time to share your new skill on Christmas cards and gift tags.
CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP: Aluminium Embossing
Join us on 23rd November, for a festive Christmas art workshop! Embrace the cosy winter vibes as you craft shimmering, textured metallic decorations—perfect for adding a touch of holiday magic to your home or as thoughtful handmade gifts.
Artists Marquee Winter Arts & Crafts Show 2024
WINTER ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW - The Artists Marquee presents our selective collective of local artists and makers who will bring you illustrations, prints, photography, painting, jewellery, ceramics and more.
Christmas Brush Lettering Evening
Try your hand at Brush Lettering with Rebecca from Betty Etiquette. Learn this beautiful calligraphy lettering style in a friendly relaxed workshop just in time to share it with friends and family this Christmas!
Re-Shape-Land-Scape Performance and Roundtable Discussion
Discussion and performance on the topic of transforming landscapes in academia, art and climate. Free food and drinks reception afterwards.
LATE at Kettle’s Yard
Join us at Kettle’s Yard for an evening of art, music, talks, making and more. Explore the Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa exhibition out of hours. Music provided by DJ Bosslady. The Garden Kitchen café will be open for special cocktails and food.
The Whole Pack Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare meets Narnia in this sparkling midwinter frolic, brought to joyful life by an all-female company.
Did you know?
The imposing lamppost in the centre of Parker’s Piece bears the words Reality Checkpoint – believed to be a reference to the end of the university ‘bubble’ and the beginning of the real world, aka the rest of the city.