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Paint Like the Swallow Sings Calypso

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to present Paint Like the Swallow Sings Calypso, a major new exhibition curated in dialogue with artists Paul Dash (b. 1946, Barbados), Errol Lloyd (b. 1943, Jamaica) and John Lyons (b. 1933, Trinidad).

Today 12:00AM

Participate in behavioural research at Cambridge Judge Business School

In this computer-based experiment at Judge Business School you will be asked to play a game in which you are tasked with making business decisions. Your total payout will depend on how well you solve the tasks. We encourage participants from any range of background to sign up, there is no need to be a student or affiliated with the University of Cambridge.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Lifting the lid: an exhibition by Lottie Stoddart

'Lifting the Lid' is a solo exhibition of works by multi-disciplinary artist Lottie Stoddart. The paintings, ceramics and animations on display explore various forms of enchantment.

10:00AM

Cross-Connections - Works by Ruth Rix with prints by Helga Michie

Cross-Connections: Paintings by Ruth Rix with prints by Helga Michie

10:00AM

Twilight with the Museums

Get set for a week of free and low-cost family events and activities with the University of Cambridge Museums and partners

10:00AM - 1:00PM

ONLINE COURSE Illustrating vegetables

Learn how to create a beautiful illustrations with Janie Pirie on this three part course

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Light. Time. Space. – an exhibition of photographs by Robin Stemp

Enjoy an exhibition by Robin Stemp - a Cambridge-based photographer who captures enigmatic still lifes and unpopulated interiors, as well as unusual aspects of the built environment seen on her travels.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Pick of the month Paint Like the Swallow Sings Calypso

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to present Paint Like the Swallow Sings Calypso, a major new exhibition curated in dialogue with artists Paul Dash (b. 1946, Barbados), Errol Lloyd (b. 1943, Jamaica) and John Lyons (b. 1933, Trinidad).

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Bradford Hill Seminar - Social justice and health equity - Professor Sir Michael Marmot

In this hybrid Bradford Hill Seminar Professor Sir Michael Marmot will join us to discuss why taking action to reduce health inequalities is a matter of social justice.

1:15PM - 2:00PM

Talk with the artist: Jane Joseph

Join artist Jane Joseph in a lunchtime talk, which complements our ‘Bearing Witness’ exhibition. Featuring around 40 prints and drawings, including “If this is a man” by Jane Joseph, the display investigates a long history of human violence and resilience, placing works that span 400 years ‘in conversation’.

4:30PM - 8:00PM

Highlight Glasshouse Adventure – at night at Cambridge University Botanic Garden.

Have a go at the glasshouse adventure trail after dark and journey through dry deserts, freezing alpine conditions and lush tropical rainforests on the hunt for weird and wonderful plants. All ages are welcome at this special evening event in the Garden’s glasshouse range.