Eager Explorers
Ever found yourself asking “why?”, “how?”, or “what if?”—then this is your kind of event.
| Sun 10 August 2025 | 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska: Another Chance Encounter This new exhibition by one of the UK’s most renowned and celebrated contemporary artists will present new paintings, a special installation made in collaboration with Magda Stawarska and ‘interventions’ in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
| 11:30AM - 1:00PM |
Lies, Spies and Double-Dealing: A Cambridge Spy Tour A walking tour which unmasks the long tradition of Cambridge spying, from the earliest days of the university to recent times; from Christopher Marlowe to Anthony Blunt, via James Bond. Tours are led by Green Badge Guides. |
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| 2:30PM - 4:00PM |
Sex and the City: Cambridge Women, Town and Gown A guided tour through the lovely centre of Cambridge which explores the inspiring, shocking and delightful stories of its women. From poets to bedders, from scientists to social reformers - get to know some of these amazing hidden figures. |
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| 3:00PM - 4:30PM |
Chalchitra - Celebrating India through a weekend of talks and discussions Cancelled Sakhya presents a weekend of celebrating India through two eclectic (online) sessions with distinguished experts sharing their perspectives on topics ranging from quantum computing, nuclear energy, nation building (9 Aug) to archiving the forgotten artistic treasures of Satyajit Ray (10 Aug). All proceeds from the event to go to grass-root projects across India. |