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Mon 14 February 2022 9:00AM - 6:30PM

Samurai: History and Legend

Samurai are a well-known image of Japan, but they are as much legend as history. Our Samurai: History and Legend exhibition explores the literary concept of the samurai and the changing nature of Japanese warrior culture from the 12th to the 19th centuries.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Photography exhibition: Postcards from Europe

An exhibition of over 1000 postcard-sized images from Europe.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Crazy Cone Caper Self-Led Trail

Have you got what it takes to solve the Crazy Cone Caper? Turn detective and join in with the fun family trail across our 40 acres of outdoor space.

12:30PM - 5:00PM

Art, Conflict and Remembering: The Murals of the Bogside Artists

Founded in 2015, the exhibition features the twelve murals in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland painted by Tom Kelly, William Kelly and Kevin Hasson, known together as the Bogside Artists. The murals tell the story of the Troubles as experienced by the artists and their community in the Bogside area of Derry.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Bogside Artists Exhibition

Special Events: Saturday 12 February - Monday 14 February

6:15PM - 7:45PM

Iyengar Yoga Class

Small class with experienced teacher Robert Ashman.

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Highlight Should we automate?

Professor Duncan McFarlane, Professor of Industrial Information Engineering and Head, Distributed Information and Automation Laboratory, Department of Engineering

Tue 15 February 2022 9:00AM - 6:30PM

Samurai: History and Legend

Samurai are a well-known image of Japan, but they are as much legend as history. Our Samurai: History and Legend exhibition explores the literary concept of the samurai and the changing nature of Japanese warrior culture from the 12th to the 19th centuries.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Photography exhibition: Postcards from Europe

An exhibition of over 1000 postcard-sized images from Europe.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Fragile Planet - Watercolour Journeys into Wild Places

Fragile Planet is a major exhibition of watercolours by Cornwall’s world-renowned wilderness artist, Tony Foster.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

CLASSROOM COURSE Painting hellebores

A three-day course painting these showy plants, with attractive flowers of many colours from white to deep purple

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Crazy Cone Caper Self-Led Trail

Have you got what it takes to solve the Crazy Cone Caper? Turn detective and join in with the fun family trail across our 40 acres of outdoor space.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Ai Weiwei: The Liberty of Doubt

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition by internationally renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei (b. 1957, Beijing) in which new and existing work will be shown alongside historic Chinese objects

12:30PM - 1:30PM

CBC Wellness Campaign: Can You Have Your Cake and Eat It?

Food structure, appetite and energy intake – can you have your cake and eat it? Join Professor Pete Wilde from the Quadram Institute

12:30PM - 5:00PM

Art, Conflict and Remembering: The Murals of the Bogside Artists

Founded in 2015, the exhibition features the twelve murals in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland painted by Tom Kelly, William Kelly and Kevin Hasson, known together as the Bogside Artists. The murals tell the story of the Troubles as experienced by the artists and their community in the Bogside area of Derry.

1:10PM - 2:30PM

Cambridge University Lunchtime Concert Series #2

Cambridge University Concerto Competition Final

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Fragile Planet - Watercolour Journeys into Wild Places

Fragile Planet is a major exhibition of watercolours by Cornwall’s world-renowned wilderness artist, Tony Foster.

7:15PM - 8:15PM

University social club swimming Cancelled

This event has been cancelled. Lane swimming available every Tuesday for University and non-University individuals

Wed 16 February 2022 9:00AM - 6:30PM

Samurai: History and Legend

Samurai are a well-known image of Japan, but they are as much legend as history. Our Samurai: History and Legend exhibition explores the literary concept of the samurai and the changing nature of Japanese warrior culture from the 12th to the 19th centuries.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Photography exhibition: Postcards from Europe

An exhibition of over 1000 postcard-sized images from Europe.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Fragile Planet - Watercolour Journeys into Wild Places

Fragile Planet is a major exhibition of watercolours by Cornwall’s world-renowned wilderness artist, Tony Foster.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

CLASSROOM COURSE Painting hellebores

A three-day course painting these showy plants, with attractive flowers of many colours from white to deep purple

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Crazy Cone Caper Self-Led Trail

Have you got what it takes to solve the Crazy Cone Caper? Turn detective and join in with the fun family trail across our 40 acres of outdoor space.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Ai Weiwei: The Liberty of Doubt

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition by internationally renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei (b. 1957, Beijing) in which new and existing work will be shown alongside historic Chinese objects

12:30PM - 5:00PM

Art, Conflict and Remembering: The Murals of the Bogside Artists

Founded in 2015, the exhibition features the twelve murals in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland painted by Tom Kelly, William Kelly and Kevin Hasson, known together as the Bogside Artists. The murals tell the story of the Troubles as experienced by the artists and their community in the Bogside area of Derry.

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Bradford Hill Seminar – Neighbourhood Disadvantage, Everyday Urban Mobility, and Well-Being

Professor Robert J Sampson of Harvard University will review findings from research on human development in Chicago neighbourhoods. He will focus on the idea that a neighbourhood’s well-being depends not only on its own conditions, but also the conditions of the neighbourhoods to which its residents are connected, through networks of everyday urban mobility.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Fragile Planet - Watercolour Journeys into Wild Places

Fragile Planet is a major exhibition of watercolours by Cornwall’s world-renowned wilderness artist, Tony Foster.

4:30PM - 11:59PM on Thu 17 February 2022

Twilight with the Museums: Digital Sleepover

Want to experience the magic of local museums and collections in your home? Well, now is your chance!

6:00PM - 7:00PM

#LivefromLucy: "LGBTQ+ Inclusion at Universities: Testimonies and Recommendations from the ‘Out at Cambridge’ Study" with Elisabeth Sandler

In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, Elisabeth Sandler will address why LGBTQ+ inclusion at universities matters.

Thu 17 February 2022 9:00AM - 6:30PM

Samurai: History and Legend

Samurai are a well-known image of Japan, but they are as much legend as history. Our Samurai: History and Legend exhibition explores the literary concept of the samurai and the changing nature of Japanese warrior culture from the 12th to the 19th centuries.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Photography exhibition: Postcards from Europe

An exhibition of over 1000 postcard-sized images from Europe.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Fragile Planet - Watercolour Journeys into Wild Places

Fragile Planet is a major exhibition of watercolours by Cornwall’s world-renowned wilderness artist, Tony Foster.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

CLASSROOM COURSE Painting hellebores

A three-day course painting these showy plants, with attractive flowers of many colours from white to deep purple

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Crazy Cone Caper Self-Led Trail

Have you got what it takes to solve the Crazy Cone Caper? Turn detective and join in with the fun family trail across our 40 acres of outdoor space.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Ai Weiwei: The Liberty of Doubt

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition by internationally renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei (b. 1957, Beijing) in which new and existing work will be shown alongside historic Chinese objects

12:30PM - 5:00PM

Art, Conflict and Remembering: The Murals of the Bogside Artists

Founded in 2015, the exhibition features the twelve murals in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland painted by Tom Kelly, William Kelly and Kevin Hasson, known together as the Bogside Artists. The murals tell the story of the Troubles as experienced by the artists and their community in the Bogside area of Derry.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Fragile Planet - Watercolour Journeys into Wild Places

Fragile Planet is a major exhibition of watercolours by Cornwall’s world-renowned wilderness artist, Tony Foster.

6:00PM - 7:30PM

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.

7:00PM - 11:00PM

She Drew The Gun

Wirral-based singer-songwriter who has spent the last seven years cementing her reputation as a vital voice in the alternative scene.

8:00PM - 9:30PM

The Flowering of Genius

Nick Mulroy and Margaret Faultless direct the University Chamber Choir & Collegium Musicum

8:00PM - 10:00PM

Concert: Celebrating 30 years of Psappha – The Michael Harrison Concert

Join us for this special New Music concert to celebrate 30 years of Psappha.

Fri 18 February 2022 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Alison Brooks Architects: Cultural Formations - Selected Works 2002-2022

One of the most exciting and innovative contemporary architectural practices, Alison Brooks Architects, is the subject of an upcoming exhibition at Clare Hall.

9:00AM - 6:30PM

Samurai: History and Legend

Samurai are a well-known image of Japan, but they are as much legend as history. Our Samurai: History and Legend exhibition explores the literary concept of the samurai and the changing nature of Japanese warrior culture from the 12th to the 19th centuries.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Photography exhibition: Postcards from Europe

An exhibition of over 1000 postcard-sized images from Europe.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Crazy Cone Caper Self-Led Trail

Have you got what it takes to solve the Crazy Cone Caper? Turn detective and join in with the fun family trail across our 40 acres of outdoor space.

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Pepys Library Tours

A tour of the Pepys Library with Dr Jane Hughes, Pepys Librarian and Fellow of Magdalene College.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Ai Weiwei: The Liberty of Doubt

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition by internationally renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei (b. 1957, Beijing) in which new and existing work will be shown alongside historic Chinese objects

12:30PM - 5:00PM

Art, Conflict and Remembering: The Murals of the Bogside Artists

Founded in 2015, the exhibition features the twelve murals in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland painted by Tom Kelly, William Kelly and Kevin Hasson, known together as the Bogside Artists. The murals tell the story of the Troubles as experienced by the artists and their community in the Bogside area of Derry.

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 James Blunt, via James Bond. The tour will be led by Green Badge Guides.

Sat 19 February 2022 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Alison Brooks Architects: Cultural Formations - Selected Works 2002-2022

One of the most exciting and innovative contemporary architectural practices, Alison Brooks Architects, is the subject of an upcoming exhibition at Clare Hall.

9:00AM - 6:30PM

Samurai: History and Legend

Samurai are a well-known image of Japan, but they are as much legend as history. Our Samurai: History and Legend exhibition explores the literary concept of the samurai and the changing nature of Japanese warrior culture from the 12th to the 19th centuries.

10:00AM - 11:00AM

Highlight British Sign Language tour of Samurai: History and Legend

Join Dr Kristin Williams, curator of Samurai: History and legend, for the special BSL exhibition tour.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Crazy Cone Caper Self-Led Trail

Have you got what it takes to solve the Crazy Cone Caper? Turn detective and join in with the fun family trail across our 40 acres of outdoor space.

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Highlight British Sign Language tour of Samurai: History and Legend

Join Dr Kristin Williams, curator of Samurai: History and legend, for the special BSL exhibition tour.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Ai Weiwei: The Liberty of Doubt

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition by internationally renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei (b. 1957, Beijing) in which new and existing work will be shown alongside historic Chinese objects

12:30PM - 5:00PM

Art, Conflict and Remembering: The Murals of the Bogside Artists

Founded in 2015, the exhibition features the twelve murals in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland painted by Tom Kelly, William Kelly and Kevin Hasson, known together as the Bogside Artists. The murals tell the story of the Troubles as experienced by the artists and their community in the Bogside area of Derry.

6:00PM - 10:00PM

Pro Wrestling EAST: Out of the Ashes

Cambridge's Pro Wrestling EAST return with a show packed with high octane action and dramatic storytelling.

7:30PM - 9:00PM

Intimate Engagements Concert: Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle

Join us for Clare Hall's first Intimate Engagements concert of 2022, with a performance of Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle.

7:30PM - 9:15PM

Sibelius Violin Concerto - Cambridge University Orchestra

Jac van Steen conducts Sibelius with the University’s top symphony orchestra.

Sun 20 February 2022 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Alison Brooks Architects: Cultural Formations - Selected Works 2002-2022

One of the most exciting and innovative contemporary architectural practices, Alison Brooks Architects, is the subject of an upcoming exhibition at Clare Hall.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Crazy Cone Caper Self-Led Trail

Have you got what it takes to solve the Crazy Cone Caper? Turn detective and join in with the fun family trail across our 40 acres of outdoor space.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Ai Weiwei: The Liberty of Doubt

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition by internationally renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei (b. 1957, Beijing) in which new and existing work will be shown alongside historic Chinese objects

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 James Blunt, via James Bond. The tour will be led by Green Badge Guides.

2:00PM - 5:00PM

Art, Conflict and Remembering: The Murals of the Bogside Artists

Founded in 2015, the exhibition features the twelve murals in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland painted by Tom Kelly, William Kelly and Kevin Hasson, known together as the Bogside Artists. The murals tell the story of the Troubles as experienced by the artists and their community in the Bogside area of Derry.

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.

2:30PM - 5:00PM

Highlight For Sama: Screening and Q&A

FOR SAMA (2019) documents Waad Al-Kateab's life during the uprising in Aleppo.