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Top Picks
Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Aston, East
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 Aston, East, 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 Aston, East
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3Jekyll & Hyde
Step into the shadows of Victorian London, where science meets obsession and love battles darkness. With a soaring pop-rock score by Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse, this gripping musical reimagines Robert Louis Stevenson’s iconic tale of duality and desire. Follow Dr. Henry Jekyll, a brilliant scientist whose quest to cure humanity unleashes a terrifying alter ego - the savage Mr. Hyde. Torn between two women and haunted by his own creation, Jekyll’s descent into madness is as thrilling as it is tragic. A gothic masterpiece packed with passion, suspense, and unforgettable music, Jekyll & Hyde promises a night of drama, danger, and dazzling performances. Conceived for the stage by Steve Cudden & Frank Wildhorn. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.MTIShows.co.uk
20.6 milesSat 11 Jul15:15
4So Ceroc Beginners Day
at SO Ceroc- Dance classes and events for adults in Chandler’s Ford
After the workshop you will immediately have a repertoire of core beginners moves and you’ll be able to dance to music at any event, such as:- · Ceroc Basics · Most of the Beginners Moves · How to link moves · Turning and spinning · Freestyle techniques Suitable for anyone who is a Ceroc Beginner and those that have never danced before. It’s ideal if you have just started and wish to 'kick start
14.2 milesSun 12 Jul£10
5Canopy Management Workshop
Have you ever wanted to learn how to care for your own vines? Or how vines in England and other countries are looked after? Then come and join Bluestone Vineyards for an interactive session of Canopy Management. We will start with a short theory session with Molly, our Tasting Room Manager, in which we will understand
14.3 milesSat 11 Jul£35.00
6Salisbury Craft Beer Festival
Craft beer. Real cider. Tasty food. Live music. Sunshine*. In collaboration with Dark Revolution Brewery, Salisbury Craft Beer Festival is BACK bigger and better for 2026. Soak up the summer vibes in the beautiful ground of Salisbury Arts Centre, whilst sampling a range of carefully curated beers from the UK and beyond! New for this year; a live music stage, or for those who prefer a quieter pint, visit our new preview session on Friday afternoon. * Sunshine subject to availability.
20.6 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
7FASH
FASH (the Folk Association of South Hants) run a series of dance workshops each year. These are on Sundays from 10.30 to 3.30. Dances in all sorts of styles such...
20.6 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
8Launchpad Youth Showcase
at The Wardrobe
The Wardrobe is a Bar & Kitchen and Live Music & Comedy Venue in Leeds. We serve a main menu, lunch menu, bottomless brunch, Sunday lunch, Supper Club and Children's Menu. We put on live music and comedy performers from around the world.
20.8 milesSun 12 Jul17:00
9Jane Sheppard: Ancestors
at Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum
Jane’s work draws on artefacts from our distant global ancestry to explore the heart of the human experience. She is interested in how objects gain potency and meaning, and how this adds depth to our sense of purpose and direction.
20.9 milesSat 11 Jul
10Avebury Papers Talk – OGS Crawford and His Legacy in Southampton Talk with Jo Wren
Wednesday 8 July 2026 11am - 12noon
21 milesSat 11 Jul11:30
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