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Community

Open Church

Open Church at City Community Church. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Thu 23 Jul14:00City Community Church(2.1mi)

via City Community Church

Creating a butterfly heaven: talk and community meal

CommunityTalks & Lectures

Around £15

Creating a butterfly heaven: talk and community meal

An evening of butterflies and delicious food A seasonal meal and talk connecting people, nature, and our community garden. Join our new series of evening talks and meals, bringing together the community garden, the natural …

Thu 23 Jul19:00St Sidwell's Community Centre(3mi)

via St Sidwell's Community CentreLocal gem

Creating a butterfly haven: talk and community meal

CommunityTalks & Lectures

Around £15

Creating a butterfly haven: talk and community meal

Thu 23 Jul19:00St Sidwell's Community Centre(3mi)

via St Sidwell's Community CentreLocal gem

Community

How to survive contemporary art: 60 years of curiosity and controversy

Over the past six decades, art has undergone a remarkable transformation. From the challenges posed by Pop and Conceptual art in the 1960s to today’s installations, performances and digital works, artists have continually redefined what art can be – and what it can do. The result is a rich but sometimes bewildering landscape that raises […]

Thu 23 Jul20:00TOPSHAM ART GROUP(1.9mi)

via TOPSHAM ART GROUP

Community

Green Tara

23/07/2026 - 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol Sakya Buddhist Centre 121 Sommerville Rd

Thu 23 Jul20:30Dechen Buddhist Centre(2.9mi)

via Dechen Buddhist Centre

Wellness & Wellbeing

Slimming World

Slimming World at America Hall. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Fri 24 JulAmerica Hall(2mi)

via America HallCurated

Community

Community Singers

America Hall is putting on Community Singers and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Fri 24 JulAmerica Hall(2mi)

via America HallCurated

Community

Around £8

Aura Fridays with 241 drinks

FRIDAY NIGHT JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT HOTTER This Friday, Aura takes over Fever Exeter and you do not want to miss this… 2-FOR-1 DRINKS ALL NIGHT TWO ROOMS. DOUBLE THE VIBE. Main Room: Dancefloor anthems, House, DNB, R&B & Hip-Hop with Richie Shore Fever Room (from 10:30 PM): DJ Adam Boyce—if you can’t sing it, he won’t play it! GOOD VIBES ONLY. NO DRY TUNES. JUST PURE ENERGY. Tag the crew, sort your outfit, and get ready to make memories #AuraFridays #FeverExeter #StudentVibes #JagerTakeover

Fri 24 JulFever(3.3mi)

via FeverLocal gem

Community

Around £10

Priory After Hours

Join us for an evening of history and crafts in the oldest building in Exeter! St Nicholas Priory invites you to explore 900 years of [...]

Fri 24 JulSt Nicholas Priory(3.3mi)

via St Nicholas Priory

Community