Don't Miss...18 Things To Do In Margate
Whether you're Valentining or not, there's plenty of other ways to get out this week.
From half term workshops to how to crochet, use your voice, throw some shapes, dress up, chill out…it’s all happening. Thanks so much to anyone who answered the poll questions last week, it was really helpful! I’m working on some lovely partnerships and ideas to make Don’t Miss…Margate even more useful. Watch this space or DM me for more info.
- Georgina x
👨❤️👨 Alice Oseman
Sat 17 Feb, 11am-12.30pm / The Margate Bookshop
Hold onto your heartstrings. Alice Oseman, the author of the cult LGBTQ+ Heartstopper series, which has sold over 8 million copies and Netflix show, will be here in Margate signing copies of her new book. Register to get your place, ticket price includes a book.
🎟 £12.99 / Register here
💘 Fierce Scandal
Until 8 March / The Lido Stores
The latest group exhibition has launched featuring a massive 60 artworks from Margate artists, all contemplating the power of desire, in all forms. Get fierce.
🎟 Free
Music / Out Out
🎸 Aircooled
Sun 18 Feb / Justine’s
Super groups don’t get much more super than this. Aircooled are an amalgamation of musicians from The Wedding Present, Elastica, The Jesus & Mary Chain and Gilroy Mere. Supported by No.Tv and Niche Crush.
🎟 £6 advance / £8 on the door / Book here
⚧ One Hell Of A Night
Sat 24 Feb, 7.30pm - 2am / Margate Arts Club
Don’t miss this fundraiser for a LGBT+ charity with a diverse roster of fiercely fabulous talent including Shelly Grotto, Luna Lestrange, Pretzel Cage, The Filth Collective and hosted by Alotta Hell.
🎟 £15 / Book here
🇬🇧 Margate Songbook: Echoes of England
Sat 17 Feb, 7.30pm / ARK Cliftonville
Along with Rosslyn Court, the Margate Songbook has been developed to bring together comedy and music that represented different aspects of English living. Hosted by Charlie Partridge, join Bower Street Morris, Snottledogs, Sally Ironmonger and Brian Carter, Gerry Colvin and others.
🎟 £11 / Book here
Food / Drink
🌮 High Dive Love In
Wed 14 Feb / High Dive
Upper High St now has High Dive and they’re bringing the love, lust-worthy dishes and cocktails to make you smile this Valentine’s Day.
🎟 DM to book
🍻 Golden Hour
Daily, 5pm - 7pm / The Wasteland Bar
Celebrate the return of lighter evenings, with happy hour drinks - £4 pints, £6 cocktails and £20 bottles of Prosecco. Cheers!
🇯🇲 Annie’s Taste of Jamaica
Sat 24 - Sun 25 Feb, 6pm-9pm / Cliff’s
Brightening up a rainy Feb, Jamaican chefs Annie’s are back at Cliff’s with their tasty, organic dishes.
🎟 DM to book
For anyone looking for last min Valentine’s Day ideas check our top picks from last week
Community / Sports / You Time
🎳 Fiver Fest
Every Sun / Bugsy’s
We love a deal and this one is a steal. £5 for a game of bowling, £5 for a burger or hotdog and a £5 for a pint of Whitstable Bay or Strongbow. Now that’s a strike.
🎟 £5 / Book here
🧶 Restoration Crochet Workshop (Part One)
Sun 25 Feb, 7pm / CAMP
What could be camper than crochet on a Sunday evening? Pick up a new skill and get hooked.
🎟 Book here
💃 Sensual Dance
Tue 13 Feb, from 7pm / CloudZen
Rosie from Solstice Pole Studio will be hosting a sensual dance class. Embrace sultry, powerful moves - just in time for Valentine’s Day, or just for you.
🎟 £11 / Book here
🎂 Hotpod Yoga 7th Birthday
Sat 17 Feb / Hotpod Yoga
Can you believe we’ve been getting sweaty in the pod for 7 years! To celebrate, the fab yogi team have cake on hand to share and some special workshops over the week, including a Yin & QI Gong at 12.30 on 17 Feb and an intro to headstands on 25 Feb.
🎟 £18 for workshops / Book here
🤩 Love Your Voice
Weds 14 Feb, 7.30pm - 8.30pm / Margate Yoga Studio
Embrace the self-love this Valentine’s Day with a one off class on how to love your own voice, giving it some room to power up, belt out some noises and learn how not to give a f**k who’s listening.
🎟 £10 / Book here
Don’t Miss…Half Term Ideas
🏳️🌈 Drag Workshop
Thu 15 Feb, 1pm-5pm / ARK Cliftonville
The fab drag king Father JC is sharing his tips and tricks and hosting a drag workshop for 11-18 year olds during half term.
🎟 Free / Book here
🎤 Songwriting workshop
Tue 13 Feb, 1pm-3pm / Arts Ed Ex
Budding musicians from 13-18 years old can join Ziah Ziah for a half day workshop on songwriting and navigating the music industry.
🎟 Free / Book here
🧑🔬 Women in STEM
Until Sun 18 Feb, 11am-4pm / Margate Caves
Margate Caves is running a week long half term event exploring and celebrating women in science, maths and tech. Monday is Messy Monday, a crafts session for £1.50 per child.
🎟 Various / Book here
Cliftonville Beats
Wed 14 - Fri 16 Feb / Arts Ed Ex
13 - 18 year olds who love music, dance and performance need to get involved in this from Round in Circle productions! Help create an original musical score and film. Plus workshops in beatboxing, rap and body percussion exploring the themes of winter in Margate, and rhythmic beats from South America.
🎟 Free / Book here
Dont’ Miss…Today
👗 Bar Boot
11pm-5pm / Bar Nothing
These monthly vintage sales were fab over the autumn and they’re back with a mix of fashion, homewares and more plus psychic readings from Thomas Wood, Lolo Barnes in the booth and Mawis Kitchen serving food.
🎟 Free
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