Top Picks
10 picks around Hambledon (Waverley), from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
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.
1at New House Arts Space & Fridas Coffee House
From Lana Del Ray to Joni Mitchell, Blue has long been an evocative colour provoking mystery, mood, and tone in Western pop. culture. Blue can also symbolise links to spiritual realms, from the blue skins of Hindu deities Vishnu, Krishna & Rama representing the vastness of ocean a
2at New House Arts Space & Fridas Coffee House
Opening Night: Thursday 25th June 6-8pm You Are Art is an exhibition of work from the past 3 years of LGBTQ+ life drawing classes at New House. The pieces featured are a collection of drawings and thoughts from of all those who have participated over the years and made the classes what they are
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3at Candy Twist
Slow down and explore colour, composition and stitch. Using layered fabrics and decorative thread, create a small appliqué artwork while learning hand-stitch techniques and surface design skills. This welcoming session supports careful observation, creative decision-making and pride in detailed craft.
4at Candy Twist
Slow down and explore colour, composition and stitch. Using layered fabrics and decorative thread, create a small appliqué artwork while learning hand-stitch techniques and surface design skills. This welcoming session supports careful observation, creative decision-making and pride in detailed craft.
5Free! (worth double-checking)Read about this event at the Rural Life Living Museum
6Free! (worth double-checking)at The Cube
Start the Summer Holiday right and let your tiny dancers take the spotlight! Join us for one of two high-energy Kids' Rave sessions packed with colour, rhythm, bubbles, glow sticks, and family fun. Open for any age, these flexible sessions host a plethora of songs, and you may even be able to put a request in!With the tunes provided by 3THAN, one of our brilliant DJs from Rising Music Festival 2025, kids can get down to everything from Baby Shark and Bluey's Dance Mode, to bangers from K-Pop Demon Hunters and The Minecraft Movie. There may even be a little 6 7 moment...!Tire your kids out in the best way possible - and get a little boogie in yourself. Even better - parents go free and don't need to book!
7Step right up and join us at Southampton Manor for our Summer Circus, a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment, games and summer celebrations for the whole community to enjoy. Enjoy live entertainment from Louis Bibbins singing summer classics, alongside a BBQ, summer refreshments, circus-themed games, stalls, a tombola and plenty of fun throughout the afternoon. Guests will also have the opportunity to take a personal tour of the home and discover what life is like at Southampton Manor. We will also be raising money in support of Mountbatten during the event.
8Step right up and join us at Southampton Manor for our Summer Circus, a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment, games and summer celebrations for the whole community to enjoy. Enjoy live entertainment from Louis Bibbins singing summer classics, alongside a BBQ, summer refreshments, circus-themed games, stalls, a tombola and plenty of fun throughout the afternoon. Guests will also have the opportunity to take a personal tour of the home and discover what life is like at Southampton Manor. We will also be raising money in support of Mountbatten during the event.
9Step right up and join us at Southampton Manor for our Summer Circus, a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment, games and summer celebrations for the whole community to enjoy. Enjoy live entertainment from Louis Bibbins singing summer classics, alongside a BBQ, summer refreshments, circus-themed games, stalls, a tombola and plenty of fun throughout the afternoon. Guests will also have the opportunity to take a personal tour of the home and discover what life is like at Southampton Manor. We will also be raising money in support of Mountbatten during the event.
10All Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Follow Proteus Theatre Company 8 hours ago Lightbox link for post with description BANS ON TOAST LAST REMAINING TICKETS for the... BANS ON TOAST LAST REMAINING TICKETS for the Basingstoke leg of @beans.on.toast UK tour "In your neck of the woods" Over 80% sold in under 2 weeks so snap 'em up quick! https://www.ticketsource.com/proteus-theatre/t-njmxkze 3 0 Share 17897007516518006 Follow Proteus Theatre Company 1 days ago Lightbox link for post with description What are your plans for the summer holiday?... What are your plans for the summer holiday? How about a trip to the seaside? Join us for a brand new adventure-by-the-sea without even leaving Basingstoke in this summer's family show: Let's Go To The Seaside by @scratchbuiltproductions and Proteus. ... Perfect for young audiences, this immersive adventure takes families through tactile and interactive sets, meeting hilarious characters and gorgeous puppets along the way for a memory making start to your summer! Tickets on sale now (link in bio) from proteus.com The show runs from Sat 25th July to Sun 2nd August, with 3 performances a day to choose from! See you there!
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