insideKENT Magazine Issue 40 - July 2015 | Page 99

DAYSOUT

what’s on in thanet
Combine a trip to the coast with one of the many events going on, or perhaps
make a short break of it. Below is a taster of events for July.
Good and Bad Taste,
2007.
Courtesy the Artist
and Victoria Miro,
London.
© Grayson Perry

Grayson Perry: Provincial Punk (only in
Margate) – until 13th September
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A selection of Grayson Perry’ ceramics and other
artworks including tapestries, prints, bronze and
iron sculpture. Working in traditional media, he is
interested in how each historic category of object
accrues intellectual and emotional baggage over
time. Perry is a great chronicler of contemporary
life, drawing us in to his exquisitely crafted works
with beauty, wit, sentiment and nostalgia, whilst
at the same time exploring issues within society
and culture that instigate fear, uncertainty and
anger.
www.turnercontemporary.org
Comedy Gigs at Ramsgate Music Hall –
until end July
An intimate venue with a capacity of 125, this is
potentially one of the best sounding small venues
in the country.
From 18th June to 30th July every Thursday
evening enjoy comedy gigs, starting with Scott
Capurro, the world renowned San Franciscan
comic, to Christian Steel performing ‘Gloom
Hunter’. Previews Edinburgh Festival.
Also new at this venue ‘Spoken Word
Performances’, live readings accompanied by
music and film, where you can meet the authors
face to face and hear them deliver exacts from
their new books, includes Ian David Noakes,
Professor Tim Crook, Will Smith, George
Chittenden and India Russel. Tuesday nights from
30th June to 28th July.
www.ramsgatemusichall.com

Skagate Margate (NEW EVENT) –
3rd to 5th July
Various venues around Margate Old Town
A new event in Margate being described as
the ‘Original 60’s Ska, Reggae and Soul Festival’,
which celebrates the historical connection of
Margate to the British Skinhead subculture and
its continued relationship with the original late
50's Jamaican music genre known as Ska.
www.skagate.com
Ramsgate Seaside Fair – 4th and 5th July
A new and exciting event for Ramsgate including
music, food, drink and local crafts from skilled
artisans. 10am to 5pm. Free entry.
www.ramsgateseasidefair.uk
Summer Prom – 5th July
Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and
Gardens, Birchington
Enjoy a summer evening prom and picnic
event in the beautiful surroundings of Quex
Gardens, including a full programme of popular
and classical music, performed by The Kent
Concert Orchestra conducted by John Perkins
and featuring soprano, Margaret Threadgold.
www.quexmuseum.org
Ramsgate Week, Royal Harbour – 26th July
to 2nd August
Ramsgate Royal Harbour, the only one in the
country, plays host to a full programme of racing
and is recognised as the friendly regatta and an
alternative to Cowes Week. Racing takes place
between 26th and 31st July.
www.ramsgateweek.com

RIBA Sandcastle Competition, Margate
Main Sands – 25th July
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
bring their sandcastle Challenge to Margate Main
Sands. Whether it is for a bit of fun or as a skilled
artist come along and have a go.
www.architecture.com
Summer Repertory Season – 30th July to
23rd August
Sarah Thorne Theatre Company, Broadstairs
Now in its 10th year, the only one in the
South East opening with “Mrs Warrens Profession”
by Bernard Shaw.
www.sarahthorne-theatrecompany.co.uk
Margate Soul Weekend Festival – 31st July
to 2nd August
Another big weekend of soulful jazz and carnival
vibes with some of the best live and DJ
entertainment from across the globe in various
venues around the Old Town. Headlining Sunday
afternoon global legend Roy Ayers with guest
DJ’s over the weekend Norman Jay and Joey
Negro. Sunday afternoon sees Margate’s colourful
carnival parade take place along the seafront.
www.margatesoulweekend.co.uk
And looking forward to August we will be
celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Broadstairs
Folk Week (7th-14th) and three new events
Ramsgate Sprint Revival (15th-16th), Play
Margate (21st-23rd) and Art Car Boot Fair (30th),
Margate. Plus there are annual favourites such
as Broadstairs Water Gala Day.
Find out more on

www.visitthanet.co.uk/events
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