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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Handside

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 Handside, 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 Handside

Zara Angeline1

Zara Angeline

at OVO

Join Zara Angeline, opened by Poppy Worlidge, for a night of beautiful, heart-stirring pop and folk music, with reflective, soulful lyricism a The Maltings Theatre in St Albans. Featuring untold stories of the inspiration and messages behind the songs, including the chance to be the first to hear unreleased music.

6.1 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Workshops2

Workshops

at Jess Horn Yoga

Creating a space for people to get away from the stresses and busyness of everyday life, to pause and turn inwards, is very special.

3.1 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
Local gemSee the details→
Community

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'An organist in Norway'

at St Mary the Virgin

'An organist in Norway' Occurring for 2 hours Venue St Mary's Ware Address Church Street Ware, SG12 9EH, United Kingdom An illustrated talk with Norwegian 'afternoon tea' given by Malcolm Pentelow who spent 20 year working as an organist and district musician in two districts of Norway. Entry by donation 'Celebrating the Organ' event

9.3 milesSat 11 Jul16:30
CuratedSee the details→
Community
Identity Dance: Ignite10

Identity Dance: Ignite

at Harpenden Museum

Identity Dance proudly presents our annual performance featuring talented dancers performing street dance, classical ballet, lyrical contemporary and musical theatre. This show features a variety...

6.2 milesSun 12 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
Dance

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