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2010/03/09 - Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara concert   [New]   [Local]
March 9. At the Junction.
2010/03/13 - Ely Consort Concert featuring Faure's Requiem
March 13. At Ely Cathedral.
2010/03/13 - First weekend of Science Festival   [New]   [Local]
March 13 - Various locations.
2010/03/13 - Romantic Embers: Beethoven Ensemble concert   [New]   [Local]
March 13. In Trinity College Chapel.
2010/03/20 - Concert of Mahler, Strauss and Mozart   [Local]
March 20. At St Mary's Church, Ashwell.
2010/03/20 - Fashion Cycle Ride   [New]   [Local]
March 20. Cycle ride through the central streets of Cambridge.
2010/03/20 - Jesus College Singing Day for Children   [New]   [Local]
March 20. In Jesus College's chapel.
2010/03/20 - Second weekend of Science Festival   [New]   [Local]
March 20 - Various locations.
2010/03/20 - Thriplow Daffodil Weekend
March 20-21. Thriplow is 8 miles south of Cambridge.
2010/03/21 - Many Voices One World Festival   [New]   [Local]
March 21. At Hills Road Sixth Form College.
2010/03/25 - Nucleus Roots concert   [New]   [Local]
March 25. At the Junction.
2010/03/26 - Sacred Music for Lent by Cantus Singers   [New]   [Local]
March 26. St John's Church, Hills Road.
2010/04/04 - Cambridge Museum of Technology in Steam   [Local]
Apr 4-5. At Cambridge Museum of Technology, Cheddar Lane.
2010/04/09 - Cambridge WordFest   [Local]
April 9-11. Workshops, seminars, panel events and readings. At different locations.
2010/04/09 - East of England Garden Show
April 9-11. At East of England Showground (Peterborough).
2010/04/14 - Concert: Seiber and his influences - 50 years on   [Local]
April 14. At Fitzwilliam College Chapel.
2010/04/18 - The Holdalls - storytelling for all the family   [New]   [Local]
April 18. At Michaelhouse, Trinity Street. In aid of SOS Children's Villages,
2010/04/23 - Monteverdi Vespers   [New]   [Local]
April 23 at Girton College Hall. April 24 at St John's College Chapel.
2010/05/02 - Macmillan Riverwalk along Cam or Ouse   [Local]
May 2. Start at Cambridge or Waterbeach.
2010/05/03 - Bike Ride to Reach Fair (or beyond)   [Local]
May 3. Starts at Midsummer Common. Organised by Cambridge Cycling Campaign.
2010/05/16 - Oxfam Walk   [Local]
May 16. At Milton country park.
2010/05/24 - Camra Beer Festival   [Local]
May 24-29. Held on Jesus Green.
2010/06/05 - Strawberry Fair   [Local]
June 5. One-day festival of music, entertainments, arts and crafts.
2010/06/06 - Cambridge Natural History Conversazione   [Local]
June 12-13. Natural History exhibits in Department of Zoology.
2010/06/06 - Cambridgeshire County Show   [Local]
June 6. At Wimpole Home Farm.
2010/06/12 - Arbury Carnival   [Local]
June 12. Procession starts at noon from the Cambridge Regional College.
2010/06/12 - Cambridge Town & Country Show   [Local]
June 12-13. On Parker's Piece.
2010/06/13 - Biodiversity Fair and Family Fun Day   [New]   [Local]
June 13. On Lammas Land.
2010/07/10 - World Pea Shooting Championship
July 10. At Witcham.
2010/07/11 - Shelford Feast
July 11. On Great Shelford Recreation Ground off Woollards Lane.
2010/07/25 - London to Cambridge Bike Ride   [Local]
July 25. Finishing at Midsummer Common.
2010/07/29 - Cambridge Folk Festival   [Local]
July 29 - Aug 1. At Cherry Hinton Hall.
2010/08/01 - Roston Kite Festival
August 1. On Therfield Heath, Royston.
2010/08/05 - Cambridge Rock Festival   [Local]
Aug 5-8. At Haggis Farm Polo Club, Cambridge Road, Barton.
2010/08/21 - Pink   [Local]
Aug 21. Gay event at Cherry Hinton Hall.
2010/09/10 - Open Cambridge   [Local]
Sep 10-11. A weekend of discovery for families, local residents and community groups.
2010/09/11 - Dragon Boat Festival   [Local]
Sep 11. On River Cam at Fen Ditton.
2010/09/11 - Haddenham Steam Rally
Sep 11-12. On the A1421, north of Haddenham, near Ely.
2010/09/11 - Re-enactment of Stourbridge Fair   [Local]
Sep 11. At the Leper Chapel on Newmarket Road.
2010/09/12- Bridge the Gap Charity Walk   [Local]
Sep 12. Starting from Jesus Green, Cambridge.
2010/09/18 - Cambridge Food, Garden and Produce Festival   [Local]
Sep 18-19. On Parker's Piece.
2010/09/19 - Chariots Of Fire   [Local]
Sep 19. Charity race through the streets and colleges of Cambridge.
2010/10/20 - Festival of Ideas   [Local]
Oct 20-31. At various locations. Organised by the University of Cambridge.
2010/12/04 - Mill Road Winter Fair   [Local]
Dec 4. Throughout Mill Road.
2010/12/24 - Nine Lessons and Carols at Kings Chapel   [Local]
Christmas Eve. Be prepared to queue!

Exhibitions and festivals
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2010/02/27 - Cambridge Rag Week   [Local]
Feb 27 - March 6. Various events and locations.
2010/03/08- Cambridge Science Festival   [Local]
March 8-21. At various locations round Cambridge.
2010/04/10 - Cambridge Drawing Society Annual Exhibition   [Local]
Apr 10-17. In the Guildhall.
2010/04/22 - Cambridge Super 8 Festival   [Local]
Apr 22 - May 1. Various locations.
2010/06/12 - Environment Festival   [New]   [Local]
June 12-26. Various locations.
2010/07/12 - Cambridge Shakespeare Festival   [Local]
July 12 - August 28. In Cambridge college gardens.
2010/08/14 - Anglian Potters Summer Exhibition   [Local]
Aug 14 - Sept 1. at Emmanuel College.
2010/10/01 - Big Draw   [Local]
Oct. Various events at different museums.

Main entertainment venues
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ADC Theatre   [Local]
Main theatre space for the University of Cambridge. In Park Street, near the Round Church.
Arts Picture House   [Local]
Independent, three screen cinema showing new and classic films. In St Andrews Street.
Arts Theatre   [Local]
Plays, ballet, drama, etc. In St Edmunds Passage.
Cineworld   [Local]
Multi-screen cinema. In Clifton Way, off Cherry Hinton Road, near Hills Road.
Corn Exchange   [Local]
Music, comedians, other events. In Wheeler Street, behind the Guildhall.
Junction   [Local]
Music, comedy, theatre and alternative events. In Clifton Road, off Cherry Hinton Road, near Hills Road.
Mumford Theatre   [Local]
Theatre in Anglia Ruskin University. Plays and other events. In Broad Street, off East Road.
Vue Cinema (formerly Warner Village Cinema)   [Local]
Multi-screen cinema. On East Road.
West Road Concert Hall   [Local]
Classical music. In West Road, off Queens Road.

Other events
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Acoustic Routes   [Local]
Non-mainstream music: roots, folk, blues. At CB2, Norfolk St.
Anglia Ruskin University Music Department   [Local]
Concerts and public lectures by Anglia Ruskin University Music Department.
Bharat Bhavan   [Local]
Mill Road by the railway bridge.
Botanic Gardens   [Local]
Events programme throughout the year including workshops.
Cambridge Libraries   [Local]
Events happening in local libraries.
Cambridge Museums   [Local]
Permanent collections and exhibitions.
Cambridge Preservation Society Events   [Local]
In various locations, such as Wandlebury.
Cambridge University Library   [Local]
Free exhibitions open to the general public.
Events for Senior Citizens   [Local]
Various events, including Tea Dances. In the Guildhall, Market Square, and elsewhere.
Fitzwilliam Museum Events   [Local]
Gallery talks, lectures, courses, family activities.
Grafton Centre   [Local]
Entertainment in this shopping mall, including book signings.
Kettles Yard   [Local]
Exhibitions of art, musical concerts, talks. Plus workshops for young people and adults.
Man on the Moon   [Local]
In Norfolk St.
Michaelhouse   [Local]
Events happening at the Michaelhouse Cafe.
New Hall Art Collection   [Local]
Featuring contemporary women artists. Many works can be viewed online.
Portland Arms   [Local]
Live music pub.
River Cam Events   [Local]
Events such as races.
Ruskin Gallery   [Local]
At the Cambridge School of Art, East Road campus of Anglia Ruskin University.
Sedgewick Museum   [Local]
Workshops, talks, etc.

Event listings
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Cambridge Evening News   [Local]
Events search.
Cambridge Kulcha Listing   [Local]
A listing of early-ish music in Cambridge with a few other selected items of note.
Cambridge Online City Notice Board   [Local]
This sometimes contains adverts for events, or submit your own!
Cambridge University Events   [Local]
Events, exhibitions, concerts, lectures, in different locations.
Countryside Events   [Local]
Guided walks and countryside events, produced by the County Council's Countryside Services Team.
Events in South Cambridgeshire
Events, in date order, that are taking place around South Cambs.
Kids Direct in Cambridge Calendar   [Local]
Events for children in Cambridge and other places.
Now It's On   [Local]
Guide to live music events in Cambridge
Rainbow Network   [Local]
Spiritual, meditative, peace, environmental and healing events.
Resources for Cambridge Parents   [Local]
Links to things to do for children in Cambridgeshire, including a diary of events.
Summer in the City   [Local]
Summer events organised by the city council.
We're All Neighbours   [Local]
Events by category or date.
What's On in Cambridge   [Local]
Events in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. Run by Cambridge Visitor Information Centre.

Children's events
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2010/03/08- Cambridge Science Festival   [Local]
March 8-21. At various locations round Cambridge.
2010/03/20 - Jesus College Singing Day for Children   [New]   [Local]
March 20. In Jesus College's chapel.
2010/06/05 - Strawberry Fair   [Local]
June 5. One-day festival of music, entertainments, arts and crafts.
2010/06/06 - Cambridge Natural History Conversazione   [Local]
June 12-13. Natural History exhibits in Department of Zoology.
Engineering Department Outreach   [Local]
Lectures and events at the Cambridge University Engineering Department.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Workshops, family events, other events.
Fitzwilliam Museum   [Local]
Family events.
Institute of Astronomy   [Local]
Public activities.
Kettles Yard   [Local]
Exhibitions of art, musical concerts, talks. Plus workshops for young people and adults.
Kids Direct in Cambridge Calendar   [Local]
Events for children in Cambridge and other places.
Nicky Shaw Public Understanding of Mathematics Lecture Series   [Local]
At the Centre for Mathematical Sciences.
Places to Visit   [Local]
Museums and places to visit, indoors and outdoors, in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire.
Resources for Cambridge Parents   [Local]
Links to things to do for children in Cambridgeshire, including a diary of events.
Sedgewick Museum   [Local]
Workshops, talks, etc.
Storytimes for Children   [Local]
Storytime sessions are free and no advance booking is needed. At libraries in Cambridgeshire.
Wicken Fen
What's on at Wicken Fen.
Wimpole Hall
Many events of different types at Wimpole Hall.
x2010/06/?? - Midsummer Fair   [Local]
June. On Midsummer Common.
x2010/07/?? - Children's Festival Family Fun Day   [Local]
July. Part of Big Day Out on Parker's Piece.
x2010/08/?? - Children's Theatre Marquee   [Local]
Aug. On Jesus Green.
x2010/11/?? - Cambridge On Ice   [Local]
Nov-Jan. On Parkers Piece.

Public lectures
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Cambridge Philosophical Society Lectures   [Local]
Lectures are open to all who are interested.
Cambridge Science Festival   [Local]
In March. At various Cambridge University buildings.
Cambridge University Lectures   [Local]
Lectures and seminars open to the public.
CiS - Faraday Lectures   [Local]
Exploring the relationship between Christianity and issues in science and society.
Darwin College Lectures   [Local]
Series of lectures built around a single theme.
Engineering Department Outreach   [Local]
Lectures and events at the Cambridge University Engineering Department.
Faculty of Divinity   [Local]
Events open to the public.
Fitzwilliam Museum Events   [Local]
Gallery talks, lectures, courses, family activities.
Friends of the Sedgwick Museum   [Local]
Events and lectures.
Institute of Astronomy   [Local]
Public activities.
Lectures held by Faculty of Mathematics   [Local]
Open to members of the University and others who are interested.
Nicky Shaw Public Understanding of Mathematics Lecture Series   [Local]
At the Centre for Mathematical Sciences.
Scott Polar Research Institute   [Local]
All events are at 8.00 p.m. in the Scott Polar Research Institute, Lensfield Road. Open to all who are interested.
Trinity College Public Lectures   [Local]
Lectures open to all, with no ticket required, on various subjects.
Whipple Museum of the History of Science   [Local]
Talks and events.

Art, drama, music, museums
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Art   [Local]
Local artists and galleries.
Cinema   [Local]
What's on at local cinemas.
Dance   [Local]
Clases, workshops and performances.
Drama   [Local]
Local drama groups, including those from Cambridge University.
Museums   [Local]
Exhibitions and events in museums in Cambridge, London and elsewhere.
Music and Singing   [Local]
Local musical groups, some with details of their performances.

Cambridgeshire & East Anglia
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ADeC events
Arts Development in East Cambridgeshire provides active support to art groups and projects.
Arts in Cambs on Tour [act]
Professional performances in local villages and towns.
Cambridgeshire Museums
Including their exhibitions.
Ely Cinema
Located within the Maltings.
Ely Stained Glass Museum
Lectures at the Cathedral Centre, Palace Green, Ely. Other events.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Workshops, family events, other events.
Fenland Fair
Country fairs situated in East Anglia.
FESt
Festival events at St.Ives.
Flag Fen in Peterborough
Workshops, lectures and special events.
Museums in East Anglia
Including their exhibitions.
Norwich Theatre Royal
Programme, history, contacts etc.
PaTCH - Performing Arts @ the Commemoration Hall
Music, plays and other events. At 39 High Street, Huntingdon.
Wicken Fen
What's on at Wicken Fen.
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Centre at Welney
Spectacular winter gatherings of wild swans and rare waders. Regular events
Wimpole Hall
Many events of different types at Wimpole Hall.
Wysing Arts
Programme of events, exhibitions and workshops at public visual and applied arts centre.

London
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Free London Listings
Free and cheap places to go in London.
London Museums
Including their exhibitions.
London Theatre
Guide to London theatreland.
London Town
Information for the London visitor.

UK
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A-Z of Arts Festivals
Links to Arts festivals round the UK.
Discount Britain
Save 20% off entry fee on listed attractions in London and the UK by printing off voucher.
National Exhibition Centre
In Birmingham.
Remotegoat
Events and shows across the UK by location. Submit your own event!
Ticketmaster
Tickets for music, theatre, sport and attractions.
UK Museums
Including their exhibitions.

Annual - dates unknown yet
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x2010/05/?? - Addenbrookes Hospital Open Day   [Local]
May. Giving people the chance to see what happens behind the scenes at the hospital.
x2010/06/?? - Midsummer Fair   [Local]
June. On Midsummer Common.
x2010/06/?? - Sculpture in the Close.   [Local]
June-Sept. Outdoor exhibition in the grounds of Jesus College.
x2010/07/?? - Big Weekend   [Local]
July. On Parker's Piece. Includes French Market and fireworks on Friday.
x2010/07/?? - Cambridge Summer Music Festival   [Local]
July-Aug. At various locations.
x2010/07/?? - Children's Festival Family Fun Day   [Local]
July. Part of Big Day Out on Parker's Piece.
x2010/07/?? - Open Studios   [Local]
Weekends in July. Cambridge artists open their studios.
x2010/08/?? - Children's Theatre Marquee   [Local]
Aug. On Jesus Green.
x2010/08/?? - Comedy Marquee Club   [Local]
Aug. On Jesus Green.
x2010/08/?? - Live Music Marquee   [Local]
Aug. On Jesus Green.
x2010/09/?? - Cambridge Film Festival   [Local]
Sept. Film Festival held at the Arts Picture House.
x2010/09/?? - Jazz and Brass in the Parks   [Local]
Sep. At Cherry Hinton Hall Park.
x2010/10/?? - Cambridge Camera Club exhibition   [Local]
Oct. In Guildhall.
x2010/11/?? - African Film Festival   [Local]
Nov. At various locations.
x2010/11/?? - Anglian Potters Winter Exhibition   [Local]
Nov-Dec. All Saints Church in Jesus Lane.
x2010/11/?? - Cambridge On Ice   [Local]
Nov-Jan. On Parkers Piece.
x2010/11/?? - Winter Wordfest   [Local]
Nov. Various locations.
x2010/12/?? - Marshall's lectures   [New]   [Local]
Dec. Babbage Lecture Theatre.
x2011/01/?? - Camra Winter Ale Festival   [Local]
Jan. At the University Sports and Social Club in Mill Lane.
x2011/11/?? - Cambridge Music Festival   [Local]
Nov. Various locations.


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