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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Crymlyn

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 Crymlyn, 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 Crymlyn

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The Hare Who Wrote The Stars3

The Hare Who Wrote The Stars

at The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

Volume One Tongue returns to Clearwell Caves to share their new show : The Hare Who Wrote The stars. The culmination of three years writing across folk, trip and rock traditions, they bring a live band, puppets and Butoh dance, 100ft deep inside one of the UK's oldest mining networks. This is a handmade show. Expect avant-garde performance of live music, puppets and Butoh. Even though this is a summer performance, it will be cold underground (10 degrees), so make sure to wear warm clothing and flat soled footwear with a good grip.

23.9 milesSat 11 Jul20:00£20.00
Local gemSee the details
Live Music
Event : Celebration of Nature4Free! (worth double-checking)

Event : Celebration of Nature

at St.Fagans Cardiff

Join us as we celebrate the wealth of nature in Wales at St Fagans National Museum of History. We’ll have our Amgueddfa Cymru scientists on hand to give you a glimpse into the fascinating diversity of life using specimens from our collections that are stored in Cardiff. Learn from our experts in plants, animals and fossils. We’ve partnered with some local nature-based charities and organisations, who will talk about their wonderful projects to help protect our biodiversity.

12.9 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
Local gemSee the details
Festivals & Events
Cardiff Ardwyn Singers perform Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert5

Cardiff Ardwyn Singers perform Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert

at The Gate

Featuring the Capital City Jazz Orchestra and Soprano Claire Watkins Join the Cardiff Ardwyn Singers for a performance of Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert - a striking mix of jazz, gospel and choral music. Featuring the Capital City Jazz Orchestra and soprano Claire Watkins, this concert brings together the energy of big band jazz with the power and scale of a full choir in one of Ellington’s most celebrated works.

12.9 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details
Live Music
Event : Celebration of Nature6Free! (worth double-checking)

Event : Celebration of Nature

at St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre

Join us as we celebrate the wealth of nature in Wales at St Fagans National Museum of History. We’ll have our Amgueddfa Cymru scientists on hand to give you a glimpse into the fascinating diversity of life using specimens from our collections that are stored in Cardiff. Learn from our experts in plants, animals and fossils. We’ve partnered with some local nature-based charities and organisations, who will talk about their wonderful projects to help protect our biodiversity.

14.4 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
Local gemSee the details
Festivals & Events
theatre7

LET'S PLAY! - Wednesdays

at Now Hear This Music C.I.C.

For Children Ages 0-5 Wednesdays 09:15 - 10:30 Redcliffe Bay Methodist Church QUEENS ROAD Link to listing: Let’s Play! January: 14, 21, 28 February: 4, 11, 25 March: 4, 11, 18, 25 April: 1, 22, 29 May: 6, 13, 20, June: 3, 10, 17, 24 July: 1, 8 SAVE THE DATE! Our Summer Party is confirmed for: Saturday 11th July Pill Memorial Club From 1pm Save the date so you don’t miss out on this amazing community event!

20.5 milesSat 11 Jul10:15
Local gemSee the details
Theatre
Solemn Mass8

Solemn Mass

at St John the Evangelist

Our main Sunday service is at 10.30am – at St John’s there is joyful music, traditional hymns, incense, a procession, and a stimulating sermon. It lasts about an hour and is followed by refreshments, and occasionally, by lunch. You are welcome in good times, tough times, festivals or any time at all.

20.7 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
Local gemSee the details
Religion & Spirituality

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