| Mon 28 October | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Little Pleasures is an exhibition by artists from Los Angeles and Cambridge. It is a collaboration with Durden and Ray, curated by Alexandra Baraitser and David Leapman. |
|
| 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
"The Cost of Dying" display Cancelled Explore the lived experiences of death and dying on the margins through "The Cost of Dying", a display of images and stories documenting the realities of dying at home while facing financial hardship. |
|
| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Our Autumn Art Adventure is back! |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight 70 Years of New Hall & Murray Edwards College 70 years ago, New Hall opened as the third foundation for women at the University of Cambridge on a shoestring with just 16 students. This exhibition traces the history of a women's college, |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Nigel Hall RA: Line, Edge, Shadow: drawings and sculpture Nigel Hall RA is one of Britain’s most distinguished sculptors. His outside works, principally made of corten steel, painted steel or bronze, are concerned with three-dimensional space, mass and line. His geometric sculptures give as much prominence to voids and shadows as to the solidity of material; each work changes with light and viewpoint reflecting the landscapes that inspired them. |
|
| 6:00PM - 7:00PM |
The Larmor Lecture by Professor Holger Babinsky, Professor of Aerodynamics, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge. |
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| Tue 29 October | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Little Pleasures is an exhibition by artists from Los Angeles and Cambridge. It is a collaboration with Durden and Ray, curated by Alexandra Baraitser and David Leapman. |
|
| 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
"The Cost of Dying" display Cancelled Explore the lived experiences of death and dying on the margins through "The Cost of Dying", a display of images and stories documenting the realities of dying at home while facing financial hardship. |
|
| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
|
| 10:00AM - 3:00PM |
Apple Day at Darwin Nurseries and Farm Shop A Free Day of Fun for all the Family. Live Ceilidh band, local arts and crafts market, meet the farm animals, fairy forest and free kids activities. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Our Autumn Art Adventure is back! |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Hidden Histories 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 - 5:00PM |
Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight 70 Years of New Hall & Murray Edwards College 70 years ago, New Hall opened as the third foundation for women at the University of Cambridge on a shoestring with just 16 students. This exhibition traces the history of a women's college, |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
|
| 12:00PM - 4:00PM |
Join us for an afternoon of spooky family fun in the Museum. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Nigel Hall RA: Line, Edge, Shadow: drawings and sculpture Nigel Hall RA is one of Britain’s most distinguished sculptors. His outside works, principally made of corten steel, painted steel or bronze, are concerned with three-dimensional space, mass and line. His geometric sculptures give as much prominence to voids and shadows as to the solidity of material; each work changes with light and viewpoint reflecting the landscapes that inspired them. |
|
| 5:00PM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Adventures with black holes: past, present and future In the last decade black holes have come to centre stage in both theoretical and observational science. Theoretically, they were shown a half-century ago by Stephen Hawking and others to obey a precise but still-mysterious set of laws which imply they are paradoxically both the simplest and most complex objects in the Universe. |
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| 5:00PM - 6:30PM |
CGHR: Global Experiences of Algorithmic Governance Seminar 2 Join us for an exploration of the global experiences of algorithmic governance. |
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| 5:30PM - 7:00PM |
Prose or Poetry? Letting the Visual Speak How do art historians, artists and poets approach their subject matter, what do they have in common and what makes them unique? |
|
| 6:00PM - 7:00PM |
'The new world disorder', with Mark Urban After the fall of the Berlin Wall, there had been hopes of a new world order; but is that now descending into dangerous disorder? A conversation with Mark Urban, journalist & foreign affairs specialist. |
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| 7:00PM - 8:00PM |
Highlight The Really Popular Book Club: Mr Loverman by Bernadine Evaristo Cambridge University Libraries' book club is hosted monthly and online - join us! |
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| Wed 30 October | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Little Pleasures is an exhibition by artists from Los Angeles and Cambridge. It is a collaboration with Durden and Ray, curated by Alexandra Baraitser and David Leapman. |
|
| 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
"The Cost of Dying" display Cancelled Explore the lived experiences of death and dying on the margins through "The Cost of Dying", a display of images and stories documenting the realities of dying at home while facing financial hardship. |
|
| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Our Autumn Art Adventure is back! |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Hidden Histories 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 - 5:00PM |
Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight 70 Years of New Hall & Murray Edwards College 70 years ago, New Hall opened as the third foundation for women at the University of Cambridge on a shoestring with just 16 students. This exhibition traces the history of a women's college, |
|
| 11:00AM - 12:00PM |
Old Oak and Little Acorn: Story and Craft with Elena Mannion Join us for a magical family session at the Botanic Garden. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
|
| 1:30PM - 7:30PM |
Highlight Mary Warnock at 100: The Past, Present and Future of Assisted Reproduction Join us for a unique event celebrating Mary Warnock's 100th birthday! We'll delve into the past, present, and future of assisted reproduction, featuring expert speakers and thought-provoking discussions. |
|
| 2:00PM - 3:00PM |
Old Oak and Little Acorn: Story and Craft with Elena Mannion Join us for a magical family session at the Botanic Garden. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Nigel Hall RA: Line, Edge, Shadow: drawings and sculpture Nigel Hall RA is one of Britain’s most distinguished sculptors. His outside works, principally made of corten steel, painted steel or bronze, are concerned with three-dimensional space, mass and line. His geometric sculptures give as much prominence to voids and shadows as to the solidity of material; each work changes with light and viewpoint reflecting the landscapes that inspired them. |
|
| 5:30PM - 6:45PM |
The promise of the ‘good death’: reality or illusion? The third event in the Intellectual Forum's lecture series will challenge the notion of the 'good death', examining societal and professional assumptions about end-of-life care. |
|
| 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 31 October | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Little Pleasures is an exhibition by artists from Los Angeles and Cambridge. It is a collaboration with Durden and Ray, curated by Alexandra Baraitser and David Leapman. |
|
| 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
"The Cost of Dying" display Cancelled Explore the lived experiences of death and dying on the margins through "The Cost of Dying", a display of images and stories documenting the realities of dying at home while facing financial hardship. |
|
| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Our Autumn Art Adventure is back! |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Hidden Histories 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 - 5:00PM |
Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight 70 Years of New Hall & Murray Edwards College 70 years ago, New Hall opened as the third foundation for women at the University of Cambridge on a shoestring with just 16 students. This exhibition traces the history of a women's college, |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Nigel Hall RA: Line, Edge, Shadow: drawings and sculpture Nigel Hall RA is one of Britain’s most distinguished sculptors. His outside works, principally made of corten steel, painted steel or bronze, are concerned with three-dimensional space, mass and line. His geometric sculptures give as much prominence to voids and shadows as to the solidity of material; each work changes with light and viewpoint reflecting the landscapes that inspired them. |
|
| 5:45PM - 6:45PM |
Highlight Annual Race Equality Lecture RACISM WITHOUT RACISTS: How Racism Works in the USA and the Western World |
|
| 7:00PM - 10:30PM |
Michael Head and the Red Elastic Band Michael Head celebrates the 40th anniversary of his first album with The Pale Fountains. |
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| Fri 1 November | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Little Pleasures is an exhibition by artists from Los Angeles and Cambridge. It is a collaboration with Durden and Ray, curated by Alexandra Baraitser and David Leapman. |
|
| 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
"The Cost of Dying" display Cancelled Explore the lived experiences of death and dying on the margins through "The Cost of Dying", a display of images and stories documenting the realities of dying at home while facing financial hardship. |
|
| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Our Autumn Art Adventure is back! |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Hidden Histories 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 - 5:00PM |
Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Paris 1924: Sport, Art and the Body ‘Paris 1924: Sport, Art and the Body' embraces the spirit of the Olympics through art, fashion, film, photography and more. The show explores how the modernist culture of Paris shaped the future of sport. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight 70 Years of New Hall & Murray Edwards College 70 years ago, New Hall opened as the third foundation for women at the University of Cambridge on a shoestring with just 16 students. This exhibition traces the history of a women's college, |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Nigel Hall RA: Line, Edge, Shadow: drawings and sculpture Nigel Hall RA is one of Britain’s most distinguished sculptors. His outside works, principally made of corten steel, painted steel or bronze, are concerned with three-dimensional space, mass and line. His geometric sculptures give as much prominence to voids and shadows as to the solidity of material; each work changes with light and viewpoint reflecting the landscapes that inspired them. |
|
| 5:00PM - 6:30PM |
Highlight An evening with "Faust": poetry, live music, discussion Conductor and pianist Mark Austin and mezzo-soprano Margo Arsane will perform settings of songs from Goethe’s "Faust" and will talk about them with Dr Charlotte Lee (Associate Professor of German, University of Cambridge). The event also launches "Songs from Faust", a new recording of music inspired by Goethe's text. |
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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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| 5:30PM - 7:00PM |
Pauline Terreehörst: Secrets of a Suitcase Join journalist Pauline Terreehörst, author of the best-selling book Secrets of a Suitcase, in conversation with Nicci Gerrard, journalist and co-author of the Nicci French thriller series. |
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| Sat 2 November | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
| 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
"The Cost of Dying" display Cancelled Explore the lived experiences of death and dying on the margins through "The Cost of Dying", a display of images and stories documenting the realities of dying at home while facing financial hardship. |
|
| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
|
| 10:00AM - 1:00PM |
Find out about different kinds of mushrooms and make fungi art. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Our Autumn Art Adventure is back! |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Hidden Histories 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 - 5:00PM |
Art Exhibition: 'On Being One' Visit Wolfson's latest exhibition 'On Being One' featuring work by visual artist Sophy Rickett, open to the public, Saturday and Sundays, 10.00 - 17.00. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight 70 Years of New Hall & Murray Edwards College 70 years ago, New Hall opened as the third foundation for women at the University of Cambridge on a shoestring with just 16 students. This exhibition traces the history of a women's college, |
|
| 10:30AM - 11:15AM |
Join our volunteer guides as they share their personal selection of fascinating stories about gender and sex in the animal world. |
|
| 11:00AM - 12:00PM |
Cambridge Off-The-Beaten-Track Walking Tour No ordinary walking tour! This will include various things we are quietly confident will be new even to locals and we’ll go to one site that holds more than a few fascinating stories – the University Library site! |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Nigel Hall RA: Line, Edge, Shadow: drawings and sculpture Nigel Hall RA is one of Britain’s most distinguished sculptors. His outside works, principally made of corten steel, painted steel or bronze, are concerned with three-dimensional space, mass and line. His geometric sculptures give as much prominence to voids and shadows as to the solidity of material; each work changes with light and viewpoint reflecting the landscapes that inspired them. |
|
| 3:00PM - 6:00PM |
Can Music Give Humans the Strength to Resist Oppression? Two concerts over two days. |
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| Sun 3 November | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
"The Cost of Dying" display Cancelled Explore the lived experiences of death and dying on the margins through "The Cost of Dying", a display of images and stories documenting the realities of dying at home while facing financial hardship. |
| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Our Autumn Art Adventure is back! |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Art Exhibition: 'On Being One' Visit Wolfson's latest exhibition 'On Being One' featuring work by visual artist Sophy Rickett, open to the public, Saturday and Sundays, 10.00 - 17.00. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight 70 Years of New Hall & Murray Edwards College 70 years ago, New Hall opened as the third foundation for women at the University of Cambridge on a shoestring with just 16 students. This exhibition traces the history of a women's college, |
|
| 10:30AM - 12:00PM |
90 minute Walking tour with a Blue Badge Guide around the oldest part of Cambridge (foot of Castle Hill) |
|
| 11:00AM - 12:00PM |
Cambridge Off-The-Beaten-Track Walking Tour No ordinary walking tour! This will include various things we are quietly confident will be new even to locals and we’ll go to one site that holds more than a few fascinating stories – the University Library site! |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
|
| 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 Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
|
| 2:30PM - 4:00PM |
Cambridge and Colonialism Tour This tour examines Cambridge's colonial history, highlighting how its architecture, scholars, and institutions were shaped by imperial wealth and ideas. Led by researchers, it shares stories of exploitation, resistance, and the university’s colonial legacy. Developed with University of Cambridge Museums, the tour ends at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. |
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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 - 6:00PM |
Film Screening of 'The Atom: A Love Affair' Join us for a film screening of 'The Atom: A Love Affair' followed by a Q&A with Vicki Lesley and Dorothy Byrne. |
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| 3:00PM - 6:00PM |
Can Music Give Humans the Strength to Resist Oppression? Two concerts over two days. |
