So many events, so little time. Each week I make a list of things to go to (that’s this newsletter) and most weeks don’t manage to get to more than one thing! But how brilliant for our town all this is happening. Get involved, don’t miss out and don’t miss the little launch party! See you there - Georgina x
😍 DMM Launch Party!
Thu 2 May, 6pm - 9pm / Duke’s
Pop down to celebrate DMM’s first 1000 subscribers! And you’re in good company, we have 200 people registered and can squeeze a few more in. Register to be in with a chance to win some DMM merch plus beer Northdown Brewery and KLAK voucher (thanks so much both of you, go and follow them or say hi if you’re not already fans!). See you on Thursday xx
🎟 Free / Register here
Art
🧿 Xiuching Tsay - ‘Homelink S’
Until 26 May / Well Projects
Thai artist Xiuching Tsay’s Homelink S exhibition examines mysterious and sometimes alien transformations that can occur within the patterns of networks, anatomy, New-age Buddhism and the evolution of human communications technology. Sounds incredible.
🎟 Free
😺 Festival of Cats
Until 30 Apr / Various venues
Don’t miss this year’s feline frenzy with exhibitions and shows at Pie Factory and Joseph Wales. Join a Thanet Tiles of Joy tile making workshop Sunday morning from 11am.
🎟 Free for exhibitions
🎫 STAK Life Art Exhibition & Sale
Sun 5 May, 7pm - 10pm / ARK Cliftonville
Help raise funds for new CIC STAK which was set up to support neurodiverse families in Thanet and this first event to commemorate Stephen Kluibenschadl, has brought together dozens of artists, poets, musicians and local businesses to create a huge art sale and raffle. Grab a drink, listen to some music and buy some art.
🎟 £11.55 / Book here
🏡 Tenants with Vicky Spratt
Thu 2 May, 7pm - 9pm / Fort Road Hotel
What ever happened to the great British dream of ‘safe and secure housing for all’? Join The Margate Bookshop in conversation with Vicky Spratt, whose sobering book Tenants provides context to the nation's housing crisis.
🎟 Free / Register here
🌈 First Friday: How To Find Hope
Fri 3 May, 6pm - 9pm / Marine Studios
Theatre maker and storyteller Bernadette Russell will be sharing inspiring stories of hope, while local innovators will be showcasing new products that provide hope for change and a more circular economy. BYOB.
🎟 Free
🐌 In The Garden of Magical Possibilities
Thu 2 - Sat 18 May / The Lido Stores
Pop by Lido Stores for this new group exhibition curated by Deborah Burnstone, which celebrates the role of intuition in the creative process in the age of AI. PV Sat 4 May, from 7pm - 9pm.
🎟 Free
Food / Drink
🇵🇹 Fat Tea
Fri 3 May, from 7pm / Louie On Sea
There are still a few spots for Louie On Sea’s first supper club with Chef Ana De Costa. She will be serving up Macanese, Chinese and Portuguese influenced dishes including pomela, pork floss and spicy beansprout salad.
🎟 £55 / Book here
🪅 Cinco De Maya
Sun 5 May, from 5pm / Mariachi
Margs’ own tequila bar has teamed up with Los Siete Misterios and Devil’s Kitchen for mezcal tasting and a full on Mexican street food fiesta!
🎟 £35-40 / Book here
🍟 Frites Friday
Friday, 12pm - 9pm / Duke’s
To celebrate spring and their new menu, Duke’s are offering unlimited frites with steak verde and Provençal style salad orders.
🎟 Various / Book a table
Music / Out Out
🏴 Roddy Woomble
Wed 1 May, from 7pm / Whereelse
Scottish musician Roddy Woomble brings his new band Almost Nothing to Margate to play their debut album that shimmers with electronica and art pop.
🎟£19.44 / Book here
🤾 Mustangs Monthly Quiz Night
Thu 2 May, from 7.30pm / The Glass Jar
Half the proceeds from this new monthly quiz night will go to support Thanet Mustangs amateur flag football sports club. The other half is up for grabs so get those grey cells working.
🎟 £3 per person (teams of up to 6) / DM to reserve a table
Waste Will Save Us
Sat 4 May, 12pm - 4pm / The Centre
New store launch for this DIY custom upcycling concept. Drop by for drinks and workshop.
🎟 Free
👯♀️ A Free Party for Free People
Sat 4 May, 9pm - 3am / Justine’s
Come together right now for this fundraiser for Young Minds with Derrick Paterson, Dom Johnson, Bluefinger and more.
🎟 Free - £17.82 / Book here
Community / You Time
🥏 Margate Ultimate Frisbee
Every Thu, from 6.30pm / Main Sands
Back for its second season, fling yourself into the fast paced action of ultimate frisbee. There’s no experience needed, open to all and a great way to get fit. I’m def giving it a go soon.
🎟 Free / Join What’s App group
🐶 Cliftonville Dog Show
Mon 6 May, 1pm - 3pm / The Oval Bandstand
Literally my FAVE event of the year is back with the all important doggo categories of Waggiest Tail, Best Costume and Best Trick. Start the four-legged training now and grab the pooch for some wholesome (deadly serious) Bank Holiday fun.
🎟 £2 per dog, £1 per spectator, payable on the day
🤡 Creche Out
Sun 5 May / Margate Leisure Centre
Enjoy the long weekend with this one off kids’ entertainment session, where little ones can run off energy with Khickster Events and you can sneak in a beer (did we say that?)
🏋️♀️ Get Fit Classes
Various dates across May and June / The Oval Bandstand
Not enough people know that The Oval is now hosting dance, fitness and aerobics classes from kettlebells to circuit training. See what’s going on on the website and pay per class.
🎟 Various prices / Book here
🐦 Swift Project
Dane Park Road
Do you live on Dane Park Road? Every year Bon Volks supports the local swift colonies who return around now to nest and enjoy their summer in Margate (who doesn’t!). Swifts are fast becoming endangered, so the team are building and distributing swift nest boxes for anyone around that area who wants to help home some swifts.
Free / DM for more info
Don’t Miss…Today
👗 Cliftonville Flea Market
11am - 3pm / Ark Cliftonville
Everyone’s favourite Sunday activity (after a brunch) a good ol’ flea market. Pop down for bric-a-brac, books, crafters, clothes and more from local sellers and shop circular.
🎟 Free
👩🌾 Cliftonville Farmers’ Market
10am - 1pm / Walpole Bay Lawns
Get your local sausages, insane smoked salmon, fave chilli jam, the best plants and tons of vegan delights. Oh and take your credit card.
🎟 Free
✒️ Calligraphy Workshop
1pm - 3pm / Little Swift
Create beautiful lettering with ease in these relaxed, mindful sessions taught by Jenny, who wrote thousands of invitations to the King’s Coronation. All levels of experience welcome
🎟 £25 / DM to book
🛹 Open Skateboarding Session
1pm - 6pm / Margate Leisure
Margate Skateboard Club has been hosting events all weekend to raise money for a mini ramp. Head down for an indoor skate in Cliftonville.
🎟 £3 donation
⛱ Rise Up Clean Up Beach Clean
4pm - 5pm / Main Sands
Grab a grabber and a high vis and hit the beach. No experience needed, meet some friendly folk and help Margate’s beaches. Under 18s must be accompanied with an adult.
🎟 Free
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