| Mon 23 February | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
'All your Demons will Wither Away': paintings by Marguerite Horner Clare Hall is pleased to present an exhibition by Marguerite Horner, which will be open for public viewing Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Shutter Hub Photography Open 2026 An exhibition of hundreds of images curated by photography organisation Shutter Hub |
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| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig Step inside the world of Angelina Ballerina as the Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’! |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way! |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction. |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Cornelia Parker: One Day This Glass Will Break A Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition of twenty large-scale photogravures by Cornelia Parker from three experimental series: Fox Talbot’s Articles of Glass (2017); One Day This Glass Will Break (2015); and Thirty Pieces of Silver (exposed) (2015). Taken together, the series explores the artist’s fascination with the physical properties of objects, materials and their histories. |
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| Tue 24 February | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
'All your Demons will Wither Away': paintings by Marguerite Horner Clare Hall is pleased to present an exhibition by Marguerite Horner, which will be open for public viewing Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Shutter Hub Photography Open 2026 An exhibition of hundreds of images curated by photography organisation Shutter Hub |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Made in Ancient Egypt From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made? |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig Step inside the world of Angelina Ballerina as the Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’! |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way! |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making? |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet The first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in a UK institution, this exhibition will explore two decades of the artist’s videos, performances and projects that have taken place across the world. |
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| 1:00PM - 2:00PM |
21st Century Archaeological Research and Early Christianity On 24th February Prof. Ken Dark will give a seminar entitled '21st Century Archaeological Research and Early Christianity'. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Cornelia Parker: One Day This Glass Will Break A Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition of twenty large-scale photogravures by Cornelia Parker from three experimental series: Fox Talbot’s Articles of Glass (2017); One Day This Glass Will Break (2015); and Thirty Pieces of Silver (exposed) (2015). Taken together, the series explores the artist’s fascination with the physical properties of objects, materials and their histories. |
|
| 5:00PM - 7:00PM |
Suturing the Worlds: Tomie Ohtake Between Japan and Brazil Join us for the third event of the Women's History Seminar series. |
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| 5:30PM - 6:45PM |
Churchill’s secret chart-makers A talk by Adrian Webb in the 'Cambridge Seminars in the History of Cartography' series. |
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| 5:30PM - 7:00PM |
'Desi Queers': Celebrating South Asian LGBTQ+ Lives in Britain Celebrate Queer History Month with Rohit Dasgupta, co-author of Desi Queers, exploring how South Asian queer communities shaped Britain’s LGBTQ+ movements since the 1970s. |
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| Wed 25 February | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
'All your Demons will Wither Away': paintings by Marguerite Horner Clare Hall is pleased to present an exhibition by Marguerite Horner, which will be open for public viewing Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Shutter Hub Photography Open 2026 An exhibition of hundreds of images curated by photography organisation Shutter Hub |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
The science and art of plant colour Join us for this one-day course exploring the science of plants dyes, inks, and paints, drawing on traditional techniques and recipes. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Made in Ancient Egypt From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made? |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig Step inside the world of Angelina Ballerina as the Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’! |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way! |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making? |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Sat 16 May |
Laetitzia Campbell: On Your Way Home, What Did You Find? A solo exhibition by a British-French textile artist Laetitzia Campbell, who has Jamaican heritage, presented in collaboration with Ed Cross Fine Art. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet The first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in a UK institution, this exhibition will explore two decades of the artist’s videos, performances and projects that have taken place across the world. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Cornelia Parker: One Day This Glass Will Break A Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition of twenty large-scale photogravures by Cornelia Parker from three experimental series: Fox Talbot’s Articles of Glass (2017); One Day This Glass Will Break (2015); and Thirty Pieces of Silver (exposed) (2015). Taken together, the series explores the artist’s fascination with the physical properties of objects, materials and their histories. |
|
| 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
Memory and Film Festival: Sunset Boulevard Join us for a screening of a dark comedy film noir directed by Billy Wilder. |
|
| 7:30PM - 8:30PM |
In Your Own Words Storytelling Open Mic Join us for In Your Own Words, a monthly storytelling open mic hosted by the Creative Writing Centre at Cambridge University Institute of Continuing Education |
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| Thu 26 February | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
'All your Demons will Wither Away': paintings by Marguerite Horner Clare Hall is pleased to present an exhibition by Marguerite Horner, which will be open for public viewing Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Shutter Hub Photography Open 2026 An exhibition of hundreds of images curated by photography organisation Shutter Hub |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
An introduction to lino printing Join printmaker and illustrator Zoe Ansari for an introduction to linocut printing, drawing inspiration from the Garden |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Made in Ancient Egypt From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made? |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig Step inside the world of Angelina Ballerina as the Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’! |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way! |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making? |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Sun 17 May |
Laetitzia Campbell: On Your Way Home, What Did You Find? A solo exhibition by a British-French textile artist Laetitzia Campbell, who has Jamaican heritage, presented in collaboration with Ed Cross Fine Art. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet The first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in a UK institution, this exhibition will explore two decades of the artist’s videos, performances and projects that have taken place across the world. |
|
| 1:00PM - 1:45PM |
Exhibition Tour with Curator Guy Haywood Join Exhibition Curator Guy Haywood for an introduction to the current exhibition Harold Offeh: Mmm, Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Cornelia Parker: One Day This Glass Will Break A Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition of twenty large-scale photogravures by Cornelia Parker from three experimental series: Fox Talbot’s Articles of Glass (2017); One Day This Glass Will Break (2015); and Thirty Pieces of Silver (exposed) (2015). Taken together, the series explores the artist’s fascination with the physical properties of objects, materials and their histories. |
|
| 2:15PM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Youssef M. Choueiri on "History of Egypt" by Abd al-Rahman al-Jabarti Youssef M. Choueiri (LSE) will speak about "History of Egypt" (1805-1821) by Abd al-Rahman al-Jabarti |
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| 4:00PM - 5:30PM |
Attendance Matters—But How? Understanding the Factors Linking Attendance and Academic Achievement A research event exploring why attendance matters, examining behaviour, motivation and emotion to understand how absences shape academic achievement. |
|
| 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
Salsa Sessions: Dance for Wellbeing Dance classes. |
|
| 8:00PM |
Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor (The Merry Wives of Windsor) Otto Nicolai’s Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor |
|
| 8:00PM - 10:00PM |
Aaron Azunda Akugbo, trumpet and Ryan Corbett, accordion Join us for a Chamber Music concert with newcomers to Kettle’s Yard, Aaron Azunda Akugbo and Ryan Corbett. |
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| Fri 27 February | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Shutter Hub Photography Open 2026 An exhibition of hundreds of images curated by photography organisation Shutter Hub |
| 10:00AM - 1:00PM |
Cultivating Creations: Gardens and fashion of the Victorian period Second part in a monthly series examining the interplay of textiles, fashion, culture, and garden design. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Made in Ancient Egypt From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made? |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig Step inside the world of Angelina Ballerina as the Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’! |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way! |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making? |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Mon 18 May |
Laetitzia Campbell: On Your Way Home, What Did You Find? A solo exhibition by a British-French textile artist Laetitzia Campbell, who has Jamaican heritage, presented in collaboration with Ed Cross Fine Art. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet The first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in a UK institution, this exhibition will explore two decades of the artist’s videos, performances and projects that have taken place across the world. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Cornelia Parker: One Day This Glass Will Break A Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition of twenty large-scale photogravures by Cornelia Parker from three experimental series: Fox Talbot’s Articles of Glass (2017); One Day This Glass Will Break (2015); and Thirty Pieces of Silver (exposed) (2015). Taken together, the series explores the artist’s fascination with the physical properties of objects, materials and their histories. |
|
| 4:00PM - 6:00PM |
CamRARE – Living Rare: Reflections Across a Lifetime Living Rare: reflections across a lifetime is a powerful and thought-provoking Rare Disease Day event exploring what it truly means to live with a rare condition, from early childhood through adulthood. |
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| 5:30PM - 7:00PM |
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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| 5:45PM |
Cambridge University Steel Pan Society: Global Sounds Festival The University’s Steel Pan Society presents an early evening concert in Jesus College Chapel, featuring a mixture of soca and calypso music with well-known classics. Free entry |
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| 6:00PM |
Cambridge University Chinese Orchestra: Global Sounds Festival The Chinese Orchestra present a programme of traditional and popular songs, incorporating both classical and contemporary styles. |
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| 7:00PM |
Soog-e Siavash (The Lament for Siavash): Global Sounds Festival Cambridge Nahoft presents a concert of Persian and Turkish music. |
|
| 8:00PM |
Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor (The Merry Wives of Windsor) Otto Nicolai’s Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor |
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| Sat 28 February | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new. |
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Houseplants: creating a indoor jungle Join Glasshouse Senior Horticulturist Kathryn Bray to learn the secrets of creating an indoor oasis where your houseplants will flourish. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Made in Ancient Egypt From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made? |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig Step inside the world of Angelina Ballerina as the Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’! |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way! |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making? |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 19 May |
Laetitzia Campbell: On Your Way Home, What Did You Find? A solo exhibition by a British-French textile artist Laetitzia Campbell, who has Jamaican heritage, presented in collaboration with Ed Cross Fine Art. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet The first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in a UK institution, this exhibition will explore two decades of the artist’s videos, performances and projects that have taken place across the world. |
|
| 12:30PM - 2:00PM |
Hidden Cambridge: The Unusual, The Quirky, and the Downright Bizarre! Hidden Cambridge’s latest and surely most entertaining city centre walking tour led by a Cambridge Green Badge Guide |
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| 1:30PM - 4:30PM |
Join us for a day of performances at Kettle’s Yard by artists Samra Mayanja, Harold Offeh, and others. |
|
| 2:00PM |
Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor (The Merry Wives of Windsor) Otto Nicolai’s Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor |
|
| 2:00PM - 6:00PM |
Cornelia Parker: One Day This Glass Will Break A Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition of twenty large-scale photogravures by Cornelia Parker from three experimental series: Fox Talbot’s Articles of Glass (2017); One Day This Glass Will Break (2015); and Thirty Pieces of Silver (exposed) (2015). Taken together, the series explores the artist’s fascination with the physical properties of objects, materials and their histories. |
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| 4:00PM |
A friendly workshop for students, staff, and local community members in Korean drumming – all welcome! |
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| 7:00PM |
Dastaan: Tales from the roots of Indian Classical Music: Global Sounds Festival Student and community members of the Indian Classical Music Society perform a variety of instrumental and vocal Hindustani and Carnatic Indian Classical music. |
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| 8:00PM |
Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor (The Merry Wives of Windsor) Otto Nicolai’s Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor |
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| Sun 1 March | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months. |
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig Step inside the world of Angelina Ballerina as the Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’! |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way! |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction. |
|
| 10:30AM - 12:00PM |
Hidden Cambridge: The Unusual, The Quirky, and the Downright Bizarre! Hidden Cambridge’s latest and surely most entertaining city centre walking tour led by a Cambridge Green Badge Guide |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet The first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in a UK institution, this exhibition will explore two decades of the artist’s videos, performances and projects that have taken place across the world. |
|
| 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. |
|
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Made in Ancient Egypt From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made? |
|
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making? |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
CAMBRIDGE JAPAN FEST: I AM WHAT I AM 1 MAR 2026 Join us for a one-off screening of ‘I Am What I Am’ as part of the Cambridge Japan Fest 2026 at Jesus College, Cambridge. |
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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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| 4:00PM - 6:00PM |
CAMBRIDGE JAPAN FEST: URA AKA: L’AVENTURE 1 MAR 2026 Join us for a one-off screening of ‘Ura Aka: L’Aventure’ as part of the Cambridge Japan Fest 2026 at Jesus College, Cambridge. |
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| 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
CAMBRIDGE JAPAN FEST: TEKI COMETH 1 MAR 2026 Join us for a one-off screening of ‘Teki Cometh’ as part of the Cambridge Japan Fest 2026 at Jesus College, Cambridge. |
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| 7:00PM |
Chora Cambridge: Global Sounds Festival A vibrant musical collective dedicated to Choro – a rich and joyful Brazilian genre that blends European dance forms with Afro-Brazilian rhythms. |
