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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Mardy
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 Mardy, 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 Mardy
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3Karaoke Bottomless Brunch
Join us at Rosie's Chester in Chester for our weekly Bottomless Brunch with Karaoke event! Every Saturday starting at 4pm, kick off your night out with unlimited drinks, pizza, and singing fun! What's included: 90 minutes of bottomless drinks Unlimited hot pizza Karaoke until 8pm Entry to the rest of the venue after brunch Your 90-minute session starts when you arrive between 4pm-6:30pm. Be sure to get there before 6:30pm to enjoy all the perks! After brunch, enjoy 50% off everything until 10pm. Karaoke is open to all from 4pm-8pm. Book now to secure your spot—limited availability! Contact us via email for more info. Let's make your Saturday unforgettable!
21.5 milesSat 11 Jul
4Free! (worth double-checking)Twisted Disko
SATURDAY NIGHTS AT ROSIES CHESTER – THE BIGGEST NIGHT OUT IN THE CITY Your weekend starts and ends at Rosies Chester – the only nightclub in the city and the ultimate destination for a full-on Saturday night experience. From 4pm–4am, we’ve got everything you need for a massive night out under one roof. Karaoke in Popworld from 4pm Kick things off early with FREE entry and half price drinks before 10pm! Warm up your vocals, grab the mic, and belt out the biggest pop and party anthems. FOUR ROOMS. FOUR VIBES. ONE HUGE NIGHT. Popworld – The home of pop, party and cheese classics Dao – Chart-toppers and the biggest commercial anthems Zinc – Urban, R&B and the hottest club tracks The Pit – Rock, metal and indie bangers all night long With something for every music taste and every kind of night out, Rosies is Chester’s number one Saturday destination — the place where the city comes to party. Gather the squad, choose your vibe, and we’ll see you on the dancefloor.
21.5 milesSat 11 Jul
5Eisteddfod Service - With One Voice
July 12, 2026 @ 11:00 am - Join us for With One Voice, a special service marking the close of the Llangollen International Eisteddfod 2026. Held at St Collen’s Church on Sunday 12th July at 11.00am, this unique service celebrates the gift of music, faith and fellowship. Featuring the voices of choirs who have taken part in this year’s Eisteddfod, alongside inspiring [...]
12.3 milesSun 12 Jul12:00
6Racing
at Pavilion Chester Race Course
After you’ve two-stepped the night away on our Ibiza Classics Evening, it’s time to ‘ Come Together’ for day two of Music Weekend in Partnership with Excell Supply.
21.2 milesSat 11 Jul
7Chester Big Band
From a 12-piece outfit crafting their early sound in a scout hut to a 35-strong BIG band gracing the stages of our region’s finest venues, Chester Big Band’s rise to the forefront of the local live music scene has been an incredible journey.
24.9 milesSun 12 Jul£15
8WORKSHOP Kilncarving with Verity Pulford..GWEITHDY Odyngerfio gyda Verity Pulford
....Saturday 11 July..Sadwrn 11 Gorffennaf....
18.1 milesSat 11 Jul£45
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10Zantium Studios 2-day Willow Sculpture Workshop
at Caroline Gregson Willow Sculptor
Caroline will again be teaching her popular 2-day workshops at Zantium Studios near Wirksworth, Derbyshire.
24.1 milesSat 11 Jul
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