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Artist Suriya Aisha

Fun Palaces bring people together for a tiny revolution

This weekend, get together with your local community, neighbours and the online community, for a tiny revolution…

Mo Omar - No Direction Home

Virtual comedy tour promotes understanding through laughter

If, like us, you’re in need of some laughter this autumn, then the UK’s first ever virtual stand-up comedy tour could be what you’re looking for…

Big Dog Walk - World Big Dog Walk 2020

Take part in the World Big Dog Walk challenge

This September, the World Big Dog Walk is encouraging people around the globe to join together (virtually) on their walkies…

Nevill Holt Opera Sculpture - Allen Jones’s Dancers (2014)

Summer concerts in sculpture garden

This summer, audiences will be able to enjoy an open air concert and some quirky sculptures, as six outdoor events take place in Leicestershire…

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder Scottish Borders

Historic Houses turn blue in support of key workers

This evening, Historic Houses from Scotland to the South West of England will be turning blue in support of Britain’s key workers…

Jacksons Lane theatre in North London

Stay safe and support your local venue

In these uncertain times, your beloved cultural spaces need you. Here’s a few ways to support your local venues…

Wave by Squidsoup (Image: Rikard Osterlund)

Illuminated see-saws and LED trainers at Light Up Leicester

Leicester city centre will be lit up with some extraordinary illuminated artworks this week as part of a new international festival…

Olney Pancake Race, Shrove Tuesday, Olney Buckinghamshire

Competitors get ready to batter one another this Pancake Day

Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Day) for most people means pigging out on pancakes, but there is so much more to the day, from local customs to wacky races…

Hull Adelphi Lamacq Life Bus Bar (Photographer credit Ian Rook)

Celebrate your local live music venue

Returning for the seventh consecutive year, Independent Venue Week is a seven day celebration of independent music venues around the UK…

Matlock Boxing Day Raft Race 2017 - Derbyshire

A raft of teams compete in quirky Boxing Day race

Expect to see some unusual looking rafts rowing their way down the River Derwent this festive season, as Matlock’s quirky race takes place…

A Christmas Carol tour 2019

Step into Dickens’ study for A Christmas Carol

This festive season, audiences can experience A Christmas Carol as Dickens himself performed it more than 150 years ago. ..

Being Human festival - I am human badge - credit - Being Human festival

Discoveries and secrets at this year’s Being Human festival

From trawling for treasures in archives to discovering secret lives and overlooked histories, the annual Being Human festival is back this month…

Two German officer prisoners playing chess ©W.W.Winters Ltd

Hidden histories on display in Derby

A unique collection of previously unseen photographs, revealing what life was like for WWI prisoners in an East Midlands camp, has gone on show in Derby…

Halloween at Go Ape

The best quirky Halloween events for families

If you’re looking for a family-friendly Halloween event with a spooky twist, then look no further as we bring you a round-up of this year’s events…

World Conker Championships 2018 - Northamptonshire - Photo: Peter Bower

Fancy dress battles at the World Conker Championships

This weekend, head to Northamptonshire for the 2019 World Conker Championships and watch fancy dress competitors in an autumnal battle…

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Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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