WHAT'S ON

Dream voices: Siegfried Sassoon, memory and war

An exhibition of manuscript and print materials by and about the poet Siegfried Sassoon.

Family printmaking (10am-12pm)

Printmaking with artists from Curwen Print Study Centre. An opportunity for adults and children (8+) to try out printmaking skills inspired by Kettle’s Yard.

Art Jamaica

Introducing the unique vibrancy and flavour of Jamaica's modern and contemporary art scene through the work of her women artists.

Illumination

Paintings by Alan Caine

Classed and gendered: white middle class boys and girls fitting into the urban comprehensive

Professor Diane Reay, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, will give a Multi-disciplinary Gender Research Seminar on behalf of the University of Cambridge Centre for Gender Studies.

Family printmaking (1-3pm)

Printmaking with artists from Curwen Print Study Centre. An opportunity for adults and children (8+) to try out printmaking skills inspired by Kettle’s Yard.

People’s portraits exhibition

The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles.

Puccini and the giovane scuola

This event is ideal for adults interested in Italian opera.

Fusae Takahashi (piano)

Solo Piano Concert including works by Bach, Haydn and Schumann.

Dream voices: Siegfried Sassoon, memory and war

An exhibition of manuscript and print materials by and about the poet Siegfried Sassoon.

Pebbletastic (10am-12pm)

For 5-8 year olds and their carers. Zen inspired pebble drawing workshop. Make your own artwork using pebbles. With artist Lara Jones.

'An apple a day' trail

Celebrate the 21st 'Apple Day' with a new trail during half term. Samuel Palmer’s Magic Apple Tree will be on display in Gallery 2.

2010 Fitzwilliam Museum sculpture promenade

A free annual installation of contemporary sculpture showcases work by some of the most talented artists working today.

Kings, satraps and shahs: Persian coinage through the ages

Drawn from the Fitzwilliam’s world-class numismatic collection, this exhibition explores the history of Persia through the coins produced from the sixth century BC until recent times.

Nubia - past and present

A photography display on the Fitzwilliam's Courtyard Screens exploring Nubian identity, as part of Black History Month.

Art Jamaica

Introducing the unique vibrancy and flavour of Jamaica's modern and contemporary art scene through the work of her women artists.

Illumination

Paintings by Alan Caine

Assembling bodies

Challenge your ideas about human bodies with our interactive exhibition. Explore how the human body has been considered at various times and in different places, from handaxes to brain scans.

Pebbletastic (1-3pm)

For 5-8 year olds and their carers. Zen inspired pebble drawing workshop. Make your own artwork using pebbles. With artist Lara Jones.

The Cambridge University lunchtime concerts

Why not take a break from the hectic daily routine and spend a relaxing Tuesday lunchtime at the West Road Concert Hall? Featuring not only the finest musicians of Cambridge University but also several distinguished alumni.

Bronze in Renaissance casa

Lunchtime talks series with Dr Victoria Avery, Dept of Applied Arts,

Ideas in the Community at the Trumpington Pavilion

Join the Festival of Ideas as it travels into the local community to offer a range of talks, taster sessions and workshops for all ages.

People’s portraits exhibition

The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles.

Global gametes: Reproductive 'tourism' and Islamic bioethics in the high-tech Middle East

Professor Marcia Inhorn, William K Lanman Jr. Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs at Yale University, will give the inaugural lecture of the 'Diane Middlebrook and Carl Djerassi Visiting Professorship'.

Meeting Dante

This event is aimed at adults interested in Italian literature.

UFOs: fact or fantasy?

Ian Ridpath will talk on UFOs, culminating on his investigation into the 'Rendlesham Forest Incident', Britain's Roswell.

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

A hilarious, sensuous study of sex, lies and a family on the brink of collapse. "Irresistible." (New York Times)

Footlights Smoker

An hour of brand new sketches and stand up from some of Cambridge's most exciting comedy talent.

Dream voices: Siegfried Sassoon, memory and war

An exhibition of manuscript and print materials by and about the poet Siegfried Sassoon.

Splunk, Splash, Splat

For 9-12 year olds. Join artist Jane Waterhouse to explore our exhibition 'Every Day is a Good Day' and make experimental musical scores and sound-inspired drawings.

Drawing together

All ages: drop in and draw at the museum

'An apple a day' trail

Celebrate the 21st 'Apple Day' with a new trail during half term. Samuel Palmer’s Magic Apple Tree will be on display in Gallery 2.

2010 Fitzwilliam Museum sculpture promenade

A free annual installation of contemporary sculpture showcases work by some of the most talented artists working today.

Kings, satraps and shahs: Persian coinage through the ages

Drawn from the Fitzwilliam’s world-class numismatic collection, this exhibition explores the history of Persia through the coins produced from the sixth century BC until recent times.

Nubia - past and present

A photography display on the Fitzwilliam's Courtyard Screens exploring Nubian identity, as part of Black History Month.

Pilgrimage to Canterbury

This day-school will provide an insight into the important role of Canterbury Cathedral over the centuries.

Art Jamaica

Introducing the unique vibrancy and flavour of Jamaica's modern and contemporary art scene through the work of her women artists.

Illumination

Paintings by Alan Caine

Assembling bodies

Challenge your ideas about human bodies with our interactive exhibition. Explore how the human body has been considered at various times and in different places, from handaxes to brain scans.

Autumn fruits & colour

A half-term, drop-in activity focusing on the fruits and leaves of the season.

Eating ice cream on the Grand Tour

Luntime talks series with Dr Melissa Calaresu, Faculty of History, University of Cambridge

Lunchtime recital at Newnham

Relax and enjoy some music mid-week with Newnham's programme of Wednesday recitals.

People’s portraits exhibition

The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles.

Professor Nicholas Rodger on 'The British Navy in the Second World War'

Second in a series of four Lees Knowles Lectures on the role of British policy and the armed forces in the Second World War.

Performance and Participation in the Liturgy and Beyond

The third and final talk in the 'Performance and Incarnation' series. Open session with Dr Malcolm Guite (Chaplain of Girton College).

Public open evenings at the Institute of Astronomy

Talk and public observing

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

A hilarious, sensuous study of sex, lies and a family on the brink of collapse. "Irresistible." (New York Times)

The Life Doctor

From Adam Lawrence and Phil Wang comes The Life Doctor, the greatest TV show never shown. Your appointment is booked.

Dream voices: Siegfried Sassoon, memory and war

An exhibition of manuscript and print materials by and about the poet Siegfried Sassoon.

'An apple a day' trail

Celebrate the 21st 'Apple Day' with a new trail during half term. Samuel Palmer’s Magic Apple Tree will be on display in Gallery 2.

2010 Fitzwilliam Museum sculpture promenade

A free annual installation of contemporary sculpture showcases work by some of the most talented artists working today.

Kings, satraps and shahs: Persian coinage through the ages

Drawn from the Fitzwilliam’s world-class numismatic collection, this exhibition explores the history of Persia through the coins produced from the sixth century BC until recent times.

Nubia - past and present

A photography display on the Fitzwilliam's Courtyard Screens exploring Nubian identity, as part of Black History Month.

Art Jamaica

Introducing the unique vibrancy and flavour of Jamaica's modern and contemporary art scene through the work of her women artists.

Illumination

Paintings by Alan Caine

Apples' Yard

A celebration of Apple Day. Apples are taking over Kettle’s Yard for a morning! Join Rosie O’Donovan to explore the house and make drawings of our temporary apple displays.

Assembling bodies

Challenge your ideas about human bodies with our interactive exhibition. Explore how the human body has been considered at various times and in different places, from handaxes to brain scans.

Autumn fruits & colour

A half-term, drop-in activity focusing on the fruits and leaves of the season.

Young adults graphic novels workshop

Budding graphic novelists: come to this drop-in session for ideas, advice and inspiration from ARU illustration students. (Ages 14 +)

Lunchtime talk in the Gallery

Talk on the John Cage exhibition

Oral traditions of Shahnameh performances

Lunchtime talks series with Dr Gabrielle van den Berg, University of Leiden

People’s portraits exhibition

The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles.

The Lawrence room

Girton College has an extremely unusual Egyptian mummy called Hermione, which can now be viewed in the College’s small museum.

Incomprehensible? Inexpressible? Inconceivable? The very idea of inter-subject comparability

This seminar will trace the history of investigations into inter-subject comparability in England, aiming to shed light on implicit and, occasionally, explicit statements of principle.

Sustainable Entrepreneurship

This free event will discuss how to build social values without compromising business values.

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

A hilarious, sensuous study of sex, lies and a family on the brink of collapse. "Irresistible." (New York Times)

The Life Doctor

From Adam Lawrence and Phil Wang comes The Life Doctor, the greatest TV show never shown. Your appointment is booked.

Dream voices: Siegfried Sassoon, memory and war

An exhibition of manuscript and print materials by and about the poet Siegfried Sassoon.

'An apple a day' trail

Celebrate the 21st 'Apple Day' with a new trail during half term. Samuel Palmer’s Magic Apple Tree will be on display in Gallery 2.

2010 Fitzwilliam Museum sculpture promenade

A free annual installation of contemporary sculpture showcases work by some of the most talented artists working today.

Kings, satraps and shahs: Persian coinage through the ages

Drawn from the Fitzwilliam’s world-class numismatic collection, this exhibition explores the history of Persia through the coins produced from the sixth century BC until recent times.

Nubia - past and present

A photography display on the Fitzwilliam's Courtyard Screens exploring Nubian identity, as part of Black History Month.

Art Jamaica

Introducing the unique vibrancy and flavour of Jamaica's modern and contemporary art scene through the work of her women artists.

Illumination

Paintings by Alan Caine

An apple a day

Part of a series of events and activities around the city to celebrate 21 years of Apple Day

Assembling bodies

Challenge your ideas about human bodies with our interactive exhibition. Explore how the human body has been considered at various times and in different places, from handaxes to brain scans.

Geographies of regulation: Policing prostitution in nineteenth-century Britain and the Empire

Dr Phil Howell, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge will be 'in conversation' with Dr Jude Browne, Frankopan Director of the University of Cambridge Centre for Gender Studies concerning his latest publication.

Friday lunchtime concert

Rising musical stars of the University of Cambridge, Tom Morley and Alex Berry, perform in this week's concert

Strong men and swords: armour and art in the Renaissance

Lunchtime talk with Dr. Ulinka Rublack, University of Cambridge

People’s portraits exhibition

The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles.

Kellaway Concert Series

A chamber recital from the University's leading instrumentalists. This week: Conrad Steel (cello), Peter Mallinson (viola) and Lucia d’Avanzo (violin)

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

A hilarious, sensuous study of sex, lies and a family on the brink of collapse. "Irresistible." (New York Times)

The Life Doctor

From Adam Lawrence and Phil Wang comes The Life Doctor, the greatest TV show never shown. Your appointment is booked.

Saturday Drawing

Fortnightly drawing workshop for adults and people aged 16 led by an artist. An opportunity to draw in the house at Kettle's Yard when it is normally closed.

Dream voices: Siegfried Sassoon, memory and war

An exhibition of manuscript and print materials by and about the poet Siegfried Sassoon.

2010 Fitzwilliam Museum sculpture promenade

A free annual installation of contemporary sculpture showcases work by some of the most talented artists working today.

Kings, satraps and shahs: Persian coinage through the ages

Drawn from the Fitzwilliam’s world-class numismatic collection, this exhibition explores the history of Persia through the coins produced from the sixth century BC until recent times.

Nubia - past and present

A photography display on the Fitzwilliam's Courtyard Screens exploring Nubian identity, as part of Black History Month.

Art Jamaica

Introducing the unique vibrancy and flavour of Jamaica's modern and contemporary art scene through the work of her women artists.

Illumination

Paintings by Alan Caine

Assembling bodies

Challenge your ideas about human bodies with our interactive exhibition. Explore how the human body has been considered at various times and in different places, from handaxes to brain scans.

Monet to Mondrian

Lunchtime talk with Dr Nina Lübbren, Anglia Ruskin University

Re-imagining ideas

A hands-on workshop with Cambridge Curiosity & Imagination artists Susanne Jasilek and Filipa Pereira Stubbs, exploring ways of re-imagining ideas inspired by the Museum’s collections.

People’s portraits exhibition

The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles.

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

A hilarious, sensuous study of sex, lies and a family on the brink of collapse. "Irresistible." (New York Times)

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

A hilarious, sensuous study of sex, lies and a family on the brink of collapse. "Irresistible." (New York Times)

Martin Yates conducts CUMS I

Come and hear the newly-appointed principal conductor for CUMS I conduct the orchestra in a programme of Walton, Rachmaninov, and a world premiere performance of a work by Bax.

Melting ice – rising seas: Antarctic Climate Change and the Environment

Implications for wildlife and coastal communities of temperature variations in the East and west Antarctic regions as these affect ice cover.

The Life Doctor

From Adam Lawrence and Phil Wang comes The Life Doctor, the greatest TV show never shown. Your appointment is booked.

Art Jamaica

Introducing the unique vibrancy and flavour of Jamaica's modern and contemporary art scene through the work of her women artists.

Illumination

Paintings by Alan Caine

Eucharist with Strings

Sung Eucharist with The Choir of St John's College Mozart Missa Brevis in F (K192)

Kings, satraps and shahs: Persian coinage through the ages

Drawn from the Fitzwilliam’s world-class numismatic collection, this exhibition explores the history of Persia through the coins produced from the sixth century BC until recent times.

Nubia - past and present

A photography display on the Fitzwilliam's Courtyard Screens exploring Nubian identity, as part of Black History Month.

Promenade concerts

Enjoy free music recitals in the beautiful surroundings of the museum's galleries.

People’s portraits exhibition

The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles.