Featured Events in Cambridge in February, 2025(January Updated)

This symposium builds upon the success of the three-day investigation into ‘gesture’ held in Oxford in January 2024. Arising from this investigation was the notion that gestures can be bound within space and time; that they can enact – even preserve – meaning across the structures of images, texts, and performances. Continuing the investigative nature of the overarching ‘gesture’ project, this symposium aims to look more closely at the interrelations between the idea of the gestural and the textural, with a particular focus on the written word. The event will be accompanied by a small exhibition of work by the artist Lara Smithson, and will be followed by a drinks reception. We are delighted to welcome the following speakers: Professor Sos Eltis (University of Oxford) Dr Natalie Ferris (University of Bristol) Dr Francesco Giusti (Institute for Cultural Inquiry, Berlin) Dr Ewan Jones (University of Cambridge) Lily Stone (University of Cambridge) ​ Information Source: The Heong Gallery | eventbrite

Glitz & Glam Drag Bingo Get ready for a dazzling night of fun and laughter at Glitz & Glam Drag Bingo! Hosted by the fabulous Crystal Quartz, this unforgettable evening combines over-the-top performances, hilarious banter, and exciting bingo games with fabulous prizes from The Stag Shop to be won. Details: Date: Friday, February 21st, 2025Time: Doors open at 7 PM, show begins at 8 PMLocation: Farm League Brewing, CambridgeTickets: $17.50 Early Bird Tickets- 2 for $25What to Expect: A side-splitting night of comedy and stunning drag entertainment!Fabulous prizes from the Stag Shop for bingo winners!Dabbers available for purchase, or you can bring your own.Additional Info: Tipping is highly encouraged! Show your love and appreciation for Crystal Quartz’s amazing performance.Seating is first-come, first-served, so arrive early to snag the best spot.This event is 19+ and ID may be required for entry.No refunds, so come ready for an unforgettable experience!Mark your calendars, glam it up, and grab your friends for an evening of glitter, laughs, and bingo excitement. Don’t miss out on this fabulous event! Information Source: Crystal Quartz Events | eventbrite

Sip and Paint Starry Night Over Cambridge! Looking for a creative night in Cambridge? Join us for a sip and paint experience at The Station Tavern! This event is inspired by Jenna Asker's Van Gogh-inspired Starry Night Over Cambridge! Bring your city to life with bold brushstrokes. Your Starry Night awaits!. Unleash your creativity – wine glass or prosecco in one hand, paint brush in the other. No experience? No problem! Whether you are looking for a fun night out or are a budding artist, you'll enjoy creating your own masterpiece. What's included in your sip and paint event: All art supplies – paint, brushes, canvas and apron providedStep-by-step guidance from a professional artist - or let your creativity lead the way!A themed playlist and upbeat vibes to inspire your artistic flowPlease note your ticket does not include a drink, but a wide range of drinks are available for purchaseYour canvas to take home - showcase your finished work with pride!Whether you're planning fun things to do with friends, a date night or simply want to try something new, this PopUp Painting event promises a night of creativity and fun. Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your place for this unforgettable sip and paint experience in Cambridge! Please see our booking terms and conditions here. Information Source: PopUp Painting & Events Ltd | eventbrite

Featuring soprano Jessica Summers, flautist Helen Vidovich, and pianist Fei Ren, this wonderful and rarely-heard French repertoire for voice, flute, and piano is paired with instrumental chamber works from a golden era in French composition. Music by well-known composers such as Ravel, Debussy and Chaminade features alongside less familiar repertoire: the 1904 Sonata for flute & piano by the late Romantic French composer Mel Bonis, songs by Nadia Boulanger and Trois Chansons by the Jewish-Dutch composer Rosy Wertheim who lived in Paris in the 1930s. ProgrammeCamille Saint-Saëns Une Flûte Invisible Philippe Gaubert Soir Paien Mel Bonis Sonata Claude Debussy Trois Poèmes de Stéphane Mallarmé Cécile Chaminade Arabesque No.1 Maurice Ravel La Flûte Enchantée: Shéhérazade Rosy Wertheim Trois Chansons, La danse des Dieux, Les deux Flûtes, Sur les Bords du Jo-Jeh Cécile Chaminade Automne from Six Études de Concert Nadia Boulanger Raoul Pugno Two songs from Les Heures Claires Pierre Sancan Sonatine Georges Hüe Soir Païen Tickets£20 General Admission, £15 Clare Hall members, £5 students. Useful informationPlease note that tickets for Clare Hall's concerts are non-refundable within 7 days of the event. For any queries, please email music@clarehall.cam.ac.uk Information Source: Clare Hall, University of Cambridge | eventbrite

Your sip & paint event at The Station Tavern, Cambridge will be themed around Jenna Asker's Van Gogh-inspired Starry Night Over Cambridge! Bring your city to life with bold brushstrokes. Your Starry Night awaits! Unleash your creativity – wine glass in one hand, paint brush in the other. No experience needed! Your PopUp Painting experience in Cambridge will include: All art supplies – including paint, brushes, canvas and apronGuidance from a practicing artist - but feel free to go off-piste!A themed playlist to immerse you in your experiencePlease note your ticket does not include a drink, but a wide range of drinks are available for purchase at the barYour canvas is yours to keep. Hang it with pride!Please see our booking terms and conditions here. Information Source: PopUp Painting & Events Ltd | eventbrite

Explore Cambridge United v Wycombe Wanderers sporting information for 1st February, as well as links for Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Cambridge United Football Club, also known as the U's, is a professional football team based in the historic city of Cambridge, England. Founded in 1912, the team currently competes in the English Football League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system. The U's have a rich history and have won multiple competitions, including the Football League Fourth Division title and the Conference Premier title. The team has also had some notable players, such as Dion Dublin and Luke Chadwick, who have gone on to play in the Premier League. Their home ground is the Abbey Stadium, which has a capacity of over 8,000 spectators and has been the home of the U's since its opening in 1932. With a loyal and passionate fan base, Cambridge United continues to strive for success in the world of football. Located in Buckinghamshire, England, Wycombe Wanderers is a professional football team competing in the EFL League One, the third tier of the English football league system. Founded in 1887, the club currently plays their home matches at Adams Park, a 10,000-seater stadium that has been their home since 1990. Over the years, Wycombe Wanderers have achieved several accolades including winning the FA Amateur Cup twice and the Conference National League in 1993. The team has also participated in the FA Cup and League Cup on multiple occasions, with their best run being reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup in 2001. The current squad is led by manager Gareth Ainsworth and features talented players such as Adebayo Akinfenwa, Fred Onyedinma, and Ryan Allsop. With a rich history and a strong team, Wycombe Wanderers continues to make a mark in the world of football. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Join artist Jim Butler and poet David Butler for a display of, and talk about, books of poems and images. In particular the talk will look at spaces of the book, as a place where poems and images interact. It will feature a display of books at the Wren Library, including Jim and David's two collaborative projects, Blackrock Sequence (2017) and the first viewing and launch of Liffey Sequence (2025). Jim Butler was born in Dublin, trained at Manchester School of Art. He has lived in Cambridge since 2007 where he is a senior lecturer at Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University. His practice is centred around screenprinting, etching and relief printing, hand-printed artist’s books, collages and drawings. His work has been exhibited widely in galleries in the UK, Europe, Mexico and the USA and is held in numerous leading public collections worldwide. Illustration clients include The Guardian, The NHS, Adidas, Doire Press and New Island Books. His screenprinted book Blackrock Sequence won the 2018 AOI World Illustration Award for best professional book. David Butler is an Irish novelist, poet and playwright. His third novel City of Dis (New Island) was shortlisted for the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year, 2015. Arlen House published his second story collection, Fugitive, in 2021, while his latest novel, Jabberwock, was published under pen-name Dara Kavanagh by Dedalus Books in 2023. He has three poetry collections to date, the most recent Blackrock Sequence, brought out by Doire Press in 2021. Literary awards include the Ted McNulty, Brendan Kennelly, Féile Filíochta and Poetry Ireland / Trócaire for poetry, and the Maria Edgeworth (twice), Benedict Kiely, Colm Tóibín, ChipLit Fest and Fish International for the short story. Information Source: Cambridge Visual Culture | eventbrite

Simply Singing CIC's Alice and Louise are together again to bring you an uplifting and refreshing singing experience. A mixture of old and new songs, world , traditional and pop music - the only rule here is there is no accompaniment - voices only! We will bathe ourselves in the glorious sound of our voices together in harmony. Everyone is welcome! No need to read music as everything is taught by ear. No singing experience necessary, just be prepared to have a go. We will never ask you to sing on your own! We believe everyone has a singing voice and create a warm and inclusive atmosphere so everyone can join in. The workshop will be hosted by The Anthony Burgess Foundation in Central Manchester. The building is one of the oldest mills in Manchester, so you will have a real Mancunian experience singing there. The cafe will be open for us so we can have some refreshments before the workshop and in the break. Information Source: Simply Singing CIC | eventbrite

About the Instrumental Awards for Chamber Music scheme. The Instrumental Awards for Chamber Music Scheme (IAS) enables students to participate in high-quality chamber music at the University. It is an intercollegiate scheme open to undergraduates and graduates at all Colleges. Award holders comprise outstanding chamber musicians from across the University, and many foll in the footsteps of their predecessor to pursue professional careers as performers. ProgrammeHowells Clarinet Quintet, Mvt. 1 Smetana String Quartet No.1 Schumann Piano Trio No.1 in D minor, Mvts. 1 & 2 Mozart Quintet Mvts. 1 & 4 Performed bySTRING QUARTET Jemima Ward, Violin (St. Catharine's) Eleanor Mackey, Violin (King's) Sassan Bhanji, Viola (St. John's) Daniel Simojoki, Cello (Trinity) CLARINET QUINTET Adah Charles, Clarinet (St. John's) Nessa Yip, Violin 1 (Robinson) Sophie Kileff, Violin 2 (Girton) Elizabeth (Liz) Ip, Viola (Lucy Cavendish) Rosalyn Cheng, Cello (Newnham) PIANO TRIO Eliza Ruffle, Piano (Newnham) Haolin Zhao, Violin (Trinity) Lindsey (Sunji) Lim, Cello (Girton) Tickets£15 General Admission, £10 Clare Hall Members, £5 Students, Free for Clare Hall Students. Useful informationPlease note that tickets for Clare Hall's concerts are non-refundable within 7 days of the event. For any queries, please email music@clarehall.cam.ac.uk Information Source: Clare Hall, University of Cambridge | eventbrite

What is Creative Youth Council? Designed for and with young people aged 14-18. All sessions are free and take place on the second Saturday of every month, 12-4pm. We invite young people to develop new creative projects and events, with the chance to roam our fields, use our ceramics and recording studio and work with artists on lots of different projects. You could create a new podcast or soundscape, make clay sculptures, or develop new events and festivals, at Wysing, for other young people across Cambridgeshire to enjoy. For more information about Creative Youth Council, please visit our website here. Why should I join? Join our creative group meeting monthly on Saturdays to: Collaborate and experiment with artists and meet new friends in a safe and supportive space.Let your imagination run free - share your ideas and express yourself with exciting art projects.Get involved in arts opportunities including creating events, festivals and resources as well as your own art work.Build transferable teamwork and leadership skills to support college, university or job applications.How can I get the bursary to attend? As part of the Creative Youth Council, we are able to offer a bursary of £15 to support young people’s attendance at the sessions. This is open to anyone who feels this bursary will help them to attend. For example, to cover the cost of petrol to get to Wysing or help pay towards bringing a packed lunch. You will be sent information on this when you register. You will normally receive the funds within 2 weeks of attending each session. Please note: Attendees cannot receive the bursary offer as well as free taxi transport, please pick only one of these offers. Lunch & Refreshments You will need to bring a packed lunch with you. Please note there are no shops nearby. Drinks and snacks will be provided during the sessions. Access Information Please get in touch with us to let us know if there is something you need to be able to participate in Creative Youth Council, by emailing info@wysingartscentre.org. Transport Information & Timings Free travel is provided from Cambourne, Cambridge and Huntingdon with DBS checked taxi drivers. This must be booked on Eventbrite by 12midday on the Wednesday before the session. Please note: if you require transport but find it difficult to attend from these locations, please get in touch with us so we can discuss potential travel options or other ways to support your attendance. We recommend young people are taken to the transport location by parent/guardian. Please specify the contact number on the booking form to share with the taxi company on the day of travel (parent/guardian if they will be there to meet the travel, or young person if they are travelling independently). After booking you will be emailed transport details and information on how to receive the bursary. Wheelchair accessible transport - We can offer wheelchair accessible transport. If you require wheelchair accessible transport, please tick the box on the ticket checkout page and we will be in touch by email to confirm arrangements with you. Please let us know by 12 midday the Wednesday before so we can make arrangements. Huntingdon Taxi: Departs Huntingdon at 11.30amArrives Wysing at 12pmDeparts Wysing at 4pmArrives back in Huntingdon at 4.30pmCambridge Taxi: Departs Cambridge at 11.20amCollects Creative Youth Council passengers from Cambourne at 11.45amArrives Wysing at 12pmDeparts Wysing at 4pmDrops off Cambourne passengers at 4.15pmArrives back in Cambridge at 4.40pmCambourne Taxi: Departs Cambourne at 11.45amArrives Wysing at 12pmDeparts Wysing at 4pmArrives back in Cambourne at 4.15pmTimings are approximate. Information Source: Wysing Arts Centre | eventbrite

Cambridge, if it's February then you know it must be the Season of LOVE! Are you fan of all things of DRAG?! Are you ready to fall in LOVE?! Well strut right up because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG!” is BACK with their Valentine's special - Live, Laugh, Love Songs! Volume 2! Yes, back by popular demand, we'll be BACK exploring love, lust, heartbreak and heartache as we journey through some of the most fabulous songs that our queer hearts sing! Serving up a classic slice of British drag cabaret, expect gorgeous lip synching, stunning live vocals, camp comedy, audience games and of course…CHAOS! Hosted by East Anglia drag royalty Knuckle Sandwich and Will Power (with special guests TBA!) you'll be in for the night of your lives! After selling out their shows since their 2022 debut, you won't want to miss East Anglia's ICONIC drag cabaret night. So put on your glitter, get your lashes at the ready, and let the drag mixtape to begin! Trust us, you won't want it to end! This is a seated event! Doors at 7pm! Show at 7.45pm! There will be 10 tickets per show available to purchase ON THE DOOR at £13 each - these are first come, first served on the night - no reserves! Please note: We unfortunately do not offer refunds - please message if you have any questions! NOTE: NOW! That's What I Call...DRAG! is a queer led Drag Cabaret show, and we strive to welcome all audiences into our events, and the performers and audiences deserve your respect at all times. We kindly ask that ANY hen or stag party wanting to attend MUST message in advance of tickets being purchased. We reserve the right to refuse admittance if there is no prior contact, and refunds will not be issued. Thank you. Information Source: NOW! That's What I Call...DRAG! | eventbrite

Curling Night in Cambridge! Curling is an accessible sport that is easy to pick up but difficult to master. New Year's resolution to try something new? Find out what all the fuss is about - come and try the fastest growing Olympic sport in the world. All you need to bring with you are some warm layers, stretchy bottoms or leggings, and a winning attitude! Don't worry if you've never played before. We have experienced curlers on hand to show you the basics and get you throwing stones and sweeping like the pros in no time. Once you've had some tuition and time to practice you'll have the chance to get competitive and play a game against your fellow curlers. We look forward to seeing you on the ice. Good curling! Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for a briefing. Curling Safety Rules Like with all sports and activities, there are risks involved in curling. We strongly recommend wearing protective headgear and we provide these on-site. You must follow the curling safety rules which are on display at the Ice Arena and can be found on Cambridge Curling Website. By buying a ticket you take full responsibility for any risks, injuries, damages, unknown or known, which you might incur as a result of participating in curling. You knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim you may sustain as a result of participating in curling. Information Source: Cambridge Curling | eventbrite

Your sip & paint event at The Station Tavern, Cambridge will be themed around Gustav Klimt's iconic painting The Kiss. Embrace your romantice side with luscious golds and Austrian symphonies. Unleash your creativity – wine glass in one hand, paint brush in the other. No experience needed! Your PopUp Painting experience in Cambridge will include: All art supplies – including paint, brushes, canvas and apronGuidance from a practicing artist - but feel free to go off-piste!A themed playlist to immerse you in your experiencePlease note your ticket does not include a drink, but a wide range of drinks are available for purchase at the barYour canvas is yours to keep. Hang it with pride!Please see our booking terms and conditions here. Information Source: PopUp Painting & Events Ltd | eventbrite

Join the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra and friends, Michelle Danese, Soprano and Romulo Delgado, Tenor, for an evening of musical romance, and incredible community set against the backdrop of Cambridge's elegant Tapestray Hall. A preshow dinner will be availalbe in the Tap Room from 6pm. Doors open at 7pm. Dress is Concert Chic. Information Source: Cambridge Symphony Orchestra | eventbrite

Experience a night of laughter at the Women In Comedy Southern Ontario Tour in Cambridge at the Tap Room on February 15, 2025. This event promises a showcase of talented female comedians, bringing humor and entertainment to the stage. Tickets for this unforgettable evening range from CA$33.28 to CA$54.58. Don't miss out on a fantastic opportunity to support women in comedy and enjoy a hilarious night out in Southern Ontario.

Explore Cambridge United v Stockport County sporting information for 22nd February, as well as links for Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Cambridge United Football Club, also known as the U's, is a professional football team based in the historic city of Cambridge, England. Founded in 1912, the team currently competes in the English Football League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system. The U's have a rich history and have won multiple competitions, including the Football League Fourth Division title and the Conference Premier title. The team has also had some notable players, such as Dion Dublin and Luke Chadwick, who have gone on to play in the Premier League. Their home ground is the Abbey Stadium, which has a capacity of over 8,000 spectators and has been the home of the U's since its opening in 1932. With a loyal and passionate fan base, Cambridge United continues to strive for success in the world of football. Stockport County Football Club, founded in 1883, is a professional association football team based in the town of Stockport, England. They currently compete in the National League, the fifth tier of the English football league system. Known as The Hatters, the team has a rich history with multiple successes in competitions such as the FA Trophy, winning it in 1972 and 1996. Their home ground is Edgeley Park, a 10,852-seater stadium that has been their home since 1902. The team has produced notable players such as Ian Wright, who went on to become an Arsenal and England legend. With a dedicated fan base and a strong history, Stockport County continues to strive for success on the pitch. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Cellist Raphael Wallfisch and pianist Simon Callaghan are familiar names to music lovers. Active for many years on the British and international scene, it is a particular honour to welcome them at Clare Hall. Beethoven's third Sonata is one of the best loved works of the cello repertoire. Chopin’s Sonata is a relatively rare work. One of his few ventures of the solo piano, it is one of his last works, written at a difficult time of his life, when his relationship with George Sand was coming to an end. ProgrammeSchubert Introduction, Variations and Finale, D 968a (arr. Piatigorsky) Chopin Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65 Schumann Adagio & Allegro, Op.70 Beethoven Cello Sonata No. 3 in A, Op. 69 Tickets£20 General Admission, £15 Clare Hall members, £5 students. Useful informationPlease note that tickets for Clare Hall's concerts are non-refundable within 7 days of the event. For any queries, please email music@clarehall.cam.ac.uk Information Source: Clare Hall, University of Cambridge | eventbrite

Your sip & paint event at The Station Tavern, Cambridge will be themed around Wyland Tondelier' Mona Lisa DJ! Shoot right back to the swinging 60’s, with your favourite tunes, bright colours and bold lines of Pop Art. Unleash your creativity – wine glass in one hand, paint brush in the other. No experience needed! Your PopUp Painting experience in Cambridge will include: All art supplies – including paint, brushes, canvas and apronGuidance from a practicing artist - but feel free to go off-piste!A themed playlist to immerse you in your experiencePlease note your ticket does not include a drink, but a wide range of drinks are available for purchase at the barYour canvas is yours to keep. Hang it with pride!Please see our booking terms and conditions here. Information Source: PopUp Painting & Events Ltd | eventbrite

What history does an immigrant have? How do immigrant images of “their own” history shift with relocation into another culture with its own historical narratives and concerns? How do such images change as their frames keep shifting? How can this mutability and uncertainty be expressed in the immigrant’s new language, which is not the language of the immigrant’s history, but rather carries the concepts and relations that express its own history? How can translation—domesticating translation, the kind that rewrites the source text to answer the demands of the target culture—be avoided? How does the immigrant learn to speak double? The poet and translator Eugene Ostashevsky will offer a personal take on these questions by reading and discussing poems on the siege of Leningrad in his latest collection, The Feeling Sonnets. Emphasizing the materiality of English in order to make it strange, the poems also incorporate snippets of other languages, including German. Lyn Hejinian called The Feeling Sonnets “an extraordinary and beautiful book,” while Jacqueline Saphra, writing in The Poetry Review (UK), described it as an “immense and multilingual opus of philosophy, language, pun and the absurd.” Ostashevsky will also discuss how the meaning of his poems has been shifted by the wars that took place after their composition. Information Source: Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies | eventbrite

Your sip & paint event at The Waterman, Cambridge will be themed around Jenny Leonard‘s Banksy-inspired Balloon Girl painting! Forget the stencil, show us your inner rebel. Unleash your creativity – wine glass in one hand, paint brush in the other. No experience needed! Your PopUp Painting experience in Cambridge will include: All art supplies – including paint, brushes, canvas and apronGuidance from a practicing artist - but feel free to go off-piste!A themed playlist to immerse you in your experiencePlease note your ticket does not include a drink, but a wide range of drinks are available for purchase at the barYour canvas is yours to keep. Hang it with pride!Please see our booking terms and conditions here. Information Source: PopUp Painting & Events Ltd | eventbrite