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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11โ12 July Near Wistow
Not every listing gets a golden ticket
We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.
Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Wistow, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.
Our 10 picks near Wistow
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2Feel Good Saturdays
OutOut Nightclubโs โFeel Good Saturdaysโ is the perfect way to keep the weekend vibes going strong! Join us every Saturday for a night filled with chart-topping hits, dance anthems, and timeless party classics that guarantee a night of fun and happy vibes. Our vibrant and stylish venue, complete with dazzling lights and energetic decor, sets the scene for an unforgettable night. Dance the night away as our resident DJs spin the best tunes to keep you moving until 4 AM. Enjoy expertly crafted drinks from our quick and friendly bar team, and party with a crowd thatโs ready to have the time of their lives. Doors open from 10 PM to 4 AM every Saturday โ let the good times roll at OutOut Nightclub! For VIP bookings, advanced tickets, and more, head to www.outout.club. Strictly 18+
6.4 milesSat 11 Jul
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3Youth Group
The youth Club meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month and involves fun, games and food. I travel around the world but never leave the corner. What am I? This and other riddles and word puzzles formed part of a treasure hunt during a recent Youth Club. New members are always welcomefrom the ages of 10 to 14. Anyone interested in attending can contact either Janette Jones-Pipe or Revd Michael and we will be happy to welcome you to the next meeting. Please speak to us on Sunday or drop an email to either Janette on or Michael on We start usually with something relating to church - we might look at a bible reading or part of a service. This is followed by a general chat over "breakfast" which usually involves pancakes and cream. After this there is some sort of activity, this might be a craft, a puzzle or a table top game. Recent activities include a treasure hunt using word riddles; making key rings; a code breaker game; a bowling tournament and baking shortbread to raise money for Christian Aid.And to answer the question at the beginning - - I'm a stamp!!
12.3 milesSat 11 Jul11:30
4Cambridge Short Film Festival
Book tickets for Cambridge Short Film Festival at J3 at Cambridge Junction. Cambridge Short Film Festival is an international celebration of short-form cinema, dedicated to discovering and promoting bold, original voices from around the world. Whether you're a seasoned director or a first-time filmmaker, our festival offers an inclusive and inspiring platform to share your story. Now preparing for its third edition on July 11, 2026, the festival is hosted at the iconic Cambridge Junction, a dynamic arts venue where creativity and community meet. This one-of-a-kind space reflects the spirit of our event: independent, artistic, and deeply rooted in the power of human connection through film. Our mission is simple but powerful: to highlight exceptional short films, connect filmmakers with audiences and peers, and provide meaningful exposure that supports each artistโs next step, be it creative, professional, or personal. We proudly welcome submissions from all backgrounds, styles, and levels of experience. "๐ ๐ธ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ง๐ถ๐ญ ๐ง๐ฆ๐ด๐ต๐ช๐ท๐ข๐ญ ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐ข๐ฏ ๐ช๐ฏ๐ค๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฅ๐ช๐ฃ๐ญ๐บ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ๐ญ๐บ ๐ด๐ต๐ข๐ง๐ง ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ด๐ต๐ฆ๐ด๐ด, ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ค๐ข๐ด๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ท๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ท๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐น๐ค๐ช๐ต๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ธ ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ต ๐ง๐ช๐ญ๐ฎ ๐ค๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ข ๐ง๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ ๐ค๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด." - Bradley Peake Suitable for ages 16+ Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (inc interval) No booking fees when you become aย Member
18.8 milesSat 11 Jul
5She Kills Monsters (Young Adventurers Edition)
Book tickets for She Kills Monsters (Young Adventurers Edition) at J2 at Cambridge Junction. Presented by Young Actors Company Join Cambridgeโs renowned drama school, The Young Actors Company, as our Upper Stage Academy presents the electrifying She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition. When high schooler Agnes Evans loses her younger sister, Tilly, she struggles to understand the world her sister left behind. But when Agnes discovers Tillyโs Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she is catapulted into an action-packed journey through a fantastical realm filled with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, fearsome quests, and the secrets of a sister she never truly knew. Packed with heart, humour, fantasy, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyenโs She Kills Monsters is a high-octane dramatic comedy and a powerful tribute to friendship, grief, identity, and the warrior within us all. Directed by Yael Elisheva assisted by Mazy Edmonds, and performed by our outstanding Upper Stage Academy actors, this thrilling production promises an unforgettable theatrical adventure. Please note: Our 3pm matinee performance will be performed by the Upper Stage Academy PM Company. Our 8.30pm evening performance will be performed by the Upper Stage Academy AM Company. Duration: 1 hour (no interval) Suitable for all ages
18.8 milesSun 12 Jul
6Frankie Thompson/Jonathan Oldfield: WIP
Book tickets for Frankie Thompson/Jonathan Oldfield: WIP at J3 at Cambridge Junction. Jonathan Oldfield Jonathan Oldfield's Exquisite Corpse.ย The Oxford English Dictionary describes a corpse as (1) a body or (2) spoiling a performance by laughing. Jonathan will be using both definitions in his highly anticipated debut show of exquisitely silly character comedy. Creator and star of BBC Radio 4's award-winning Time of the Week. BBC New Comedy Awards finalist. Director of Lorna Rose Treen and Joe Kent-Walters. You also may have seen him in Star Wars: Andor or online in those sketches someone sent to you. 'Brilliant' (Observer) 'Always funny' (Chortle.co.uk) 'Left me snorting with laughter' (BroadwayWorld.com) Frankie Thompson Frankie Thompsonย collects horrible things. Things from down the back of the sofa and floating in her soup, things from the bins of people in power. From x-raying your mum's daydreams and interviewing the walls of your dad's shed (you don't want to know), to things your uncle uploaded on YouTube in 2008 (you really don't want to know). Find out if something horrible you've done is included, and come to the formal presentation of all horrible things thus far. If you laugh it's comedy, if you don't it's performance art. 'Wonderfully, confoundingly funny' Guardian No booking fees when you become aย Member
18.8 milesSun 12 Jul
7Brazenose Chamber Concerts - Cello and Piano Duo
Concert starts at 7.30pm (Arrival at 6:30pm to meet the musicians and for Instrument demonstrations) St Martinโs Church, High Street St Martinโs, Stamford PE9 2LF Programme: Beethoven - Sonata in G minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 5 No. 2 Rachmaninov - Sonata in G minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 19 Refreshments not included but available to buy on the evening **Please note tickets are non-refundable more about the concert Join us for an expressive duo recital featuring Michael Petrov and Susie Summers in a programme that spans the emotional depth of Beethoven and the sweeping romanticism of Rachmaninov. Award-winning cellist Michael Petrov has captivated audiences and critics across Europe and beyond with his โcaptivating musical temperament and a direct eloquenceโ (Die Welt), reflecting his commanding presence on the international stage. Michael will play on a Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume cello dated 1745, kindly loaned by a private individual. He is joined by pianist Susie Summers, a prize-winning alumna of the Royal Academy of Music, London, and Cambridge University, who has performed and worked extensively across UK conservatoires and has broadcast on BBC Radio 3, BBC2, BBC4 and ABC Radio Australia. Read the performers full biographies here. Instrument Demonstrations: From 6.30pm ahead of the concert, audiences are invited to explore and hear Brazenose cellos up close.
22.2 milesSat 11 Jul
8Bedfordshire Youth Opera : Weekend Workshops
These workshops are part of rehearsals and preparation for the Youth Opera performances that take place at the end of August. BYO is one of the very few opportunities in the UK for young people aged 14-26 to experience opera. It attracts students from both the local area and all over the country.
23.2 milesSat 11 Jul
9Classic Car & Bike Show 2026
Join us for a full day of vintage vehicles available to view at the Classic Car & Bike Show! Hosted across the historic grounds of Chester House Estate and proudly organised by the Hatton Rotary Club, this event offers something for all ages from motoring enthusiasts to families looking for a fun summer day out!
24.5 milesSat 11 Jul
10July 11 | Live in the Plaza
Come enjoy live music in the plaza every weekend*! A new line-up with performance times is posted every week; enjoy a wide range of sounds, from smooth jazz to pop, and classic rock to country.
12.9 milesSat 11 Jul
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