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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Old Clee

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 Old Clee, 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 Old Clee

Velvet Before Midnight2

Velvet Before Midnight

at Stage Door

Velvet Before Midnight A full-scale immersive show where jazz, theatre, cabaret and live performance blur into one intoxicating experience. Expect big vocals, cinematic moments, dazzling choreography and a world where every guest becomes part of the story of the Gilded Lounge.

17.5 milesSat 11 Jul20:00£30.00
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Sunday School6Free! (worth double-checking)

Sunday School

at St Peter and St Paul's Church

Learn about Jesus with a story from the Bible, a break for juice and biscuits, followed by games and crafts, painting, quizzes, colouring, card making, decorations and more.

22.4 milesSun 12 Jul12:30
CuratedSee the details→
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Sketch Sundays10Free! (worth double-checking)

Sketch Sundays

at 'Woolly Spires'

Join us in the main gallery for a mindful sketching session. Be inspired by the artworks in Raisa Kabir: I only dance, I wish we could sing and enjoy drawing in a relaxed creative environment. Additional InformationThis is a self-led activityBasic drawing materials and drawing boards are providedYou are welcome to drop-in to the gallery and stay for as long as you like between 11am - 3pmA Visitor Experience Assistant will be in the gallery at all times if you need any assistanceAccess Information - Main GalleryWhen you enter the Hub, head to the shop reception and a Visitor Experience Assistant will be able to show you where to go.The main gallery is on the first floor. Step - free access is available via a lift.Bench seating and stools are available. The lighting in this exhibition is kept to 50 Lux to preserve the colours in the artworks. If you would like to talk to a member of staff about access, please email or call .

41.4 milesSun 12 Jul
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