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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Roedale, Lower

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 Roedale, Lower, 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 Roedale, Lower

Spencer Jones: Dogs WIP1

Spencer Jones: Dogs WIP

at Komedia Brighton

Spencer Jones (me) is making a new live comedy show and this is a work in progress of that show. It’s called dogs because there’s dogs in it and it’s about dogs. But please don’t be put off if you don’t like dogs, it’ll still be funny. In fact, there’s a good chance that by the time I come to Brighton, it’ll only be 30% dogs. There will be weird characters, strange props, fur, and I would imagine some daft music. Lots of bits and pieces for us to work out if they’re funny or not (they will be) x

1.7 milesSun 12 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Sourdough Enthusiasts2

Sourdough Enthusiasts

at Open Bakery Artisan Bakery Lessons

If you’re already a home bread-baker, or you really want to get involved with the artisan side of bread baking, this workshop will guide you into the world of slow fermentation and sourdough baking. While you create different types of dough, we explain some of the science behind the sourdough method, and give you a grounding in how to best use sourdough cultures with spelt, rye and wheat flours.

2.4 milesSun 12 Jul£120.00
Local gemSee the details→
Community

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Mystery Musicals Bottomless Brunch3

Mystery Musicals Bottomless Brunch

at Komedia Brighton

A tasty brunch (with v/vg/gf options) 90 minutes of bottomless selected drinks Movie musical sing-along show hosted by Lee Peart Audience games with prizes for best dressed, best singers and dancers! Mega-mix afterparty with the biggest musical theatre hits

1.7 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Food & Drink

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