Don't Miss: Summer Solstice, Drink and Draw & Sunday Session
Plus, some Father's Day picks
From a drink-and-draw crawl to a casual clay evening, there are many hands-on events this week, all focused on connecting people through creativity and introducing them to new places. We seem to be in that time where there are lots of new openings, and with the sun shining, there’s a sense of excitement in the air. Let’s see what’s happening…
Don’t miss out, until next week - EJP x
✏️ Drink and Draw Ramsgate
Sat 20 Jun, 2.30 - 7pm / Location TBC
Love to draw? Join Anna for a free sketchbook crawl around Ramsgate’s pubs, drawing, chatting and exploring the weird and wonderful sights you come across. All abilities welcome.
🎟 Free / Book here
🧑🎨 Emily Revell: Where The Water Moves
Until Tue 30 Jun / The House at Ramsgate
It’s one of your last weeks to check out Emily Revell’s exhibition 'Where The Water Moves’ at The House. Catch it before it changes!
🎟 Free
🌹 Ramsgate Horticultural Society Talk: The Pain and Pleasure of Growing For Chelsea
Mon 15 Jun, 7- 8pm / Radford House
Sue Marshall, owner of Iris of Sissinghurst, provides behind-the-scenes gossip about the Chelsea Flower Show.
🎟 £3 - £5 / Pay on the door
🎥 Film: Parasite
Wed 17 Jun, 7pm / Ramsgate Community Cinema
I’m yet to watch Parasite, despite hearing only amazing things. If you’re in the same boat, now’s your chance to catch this pitch-black comedy thriller set in Seoul.
🎟 Suggested donation £3 / Pay on the door
☋ New Opening: Pricking Thumbs
Wed - Sat, 10am - 6pm, Sun 11am - 5pm / 43 Queen Street
You may have been wondering what’s been going on in the old Lizzie Fright unit, and I can now confirm that there’s a new tattoo and piercing shop in town. Having moved over from Margate Old Kent Market, Meg has done a bunch of work to create a beautiful space, which is now officially open. Follow them here.
🧋Re-Opening: Folly’s Ramsgate
Mon - Sun, 8am - 4pm / 1A Turner Street
After some time away, speciality coffee and dessert venue Folly’s is back in a new location. Hit them up for bubble waffles, dream shakes and Ro Ro’s rolled ice cream.
🎧 Sunday Session
Sun 21 Jun, 10am - 4pm / Gather &
Sunday Session is making a comeback for a Father’s Day special at Gather &. Shop menswear, records, gizmos, and more. Go on, treat him to something nice!
🎟 Free entry
🎙️ Glam Rock with Steve Huckle
Fri 19 Jun, 8.30pm / San Clu Hotel
Broadstairs-based solo performer, Steve Huckle blends classic rock, glam, and pop from the 1970s. Expect some Bowie, folks.
🎟 Free
🎤 Ray Quinn: King of Swings
Fri 19 Jun, 7.30 - 10.30pm / The Granville Theatre
Platinum-selling artist Ray Quinn (remember him from X Factor?) stars in this show celebrating the story and music of the world-famous Rat Pack.
🎟 £36.85 / Book here
🎸 The Monochrome Set + The High Span
Sat 20 Jun, 7pm - late / Ramsgate Music Hall
70s post-punk/new wave band The Monochrome Set return with new members and a new album. Support comes from Medway-based band, The High Span.
🎟 £18.50 / Book here
🎂 Ramsgate Arts Club 1st Birthday
Sat 20 Jun, 7pm -3am / Ramsgate Arts Club
It feels like Ramsgate Arts Club has been a fixture forever in Ramsgate, but they’re only just turning ONE! Join the team for celebrations, with DJs Richio Suzuki & Andrew Medhurst on the decks.
🎟 Free / Book here
🎶 Resonant Coast #5
Sun 21 Jun, 6.30 -9pm / Ramsgate Arts Club
Submerge yourself in marginal ambient, electronic, and improvised music presented by Salmon Universe Records. This edition features Cherif Hashizume, Richard Pike, and Tomas Jefanovas.
🎟 £8 / Book here
🌕 Summer Solstice Gong Bath
Fri 19 Jun, 6 - 7pm / Gather &
Bring in summer with a special gong bath from Bettina Ji. And relax!
🎟 £26.50 / Book here
⚱️ Casual Clay Fridays with Louise Frances Smith
Fri 19 Jun, 6 - 8pm / Bellevue Ave, Ramsgate
Go and play with clay in a relaxed setting, led by ceramicist Louise Frances Smith. Either bring a project or follow along with the small handbuilding demo.
🎟 £15 / Book here
🤸 Kids’ Workshop: Summer Solstice
Sat 13 Jun, 11am - 12.30pm / Little Ravens, 119a High Street
Hang with them on the longest day of the year and make colourful wax sun catchers and dried flower art.
🎟 £16 / Book here
Three things to know:
Ramsgate Festival of Sound is calling out for buskers and submissions for its sonic trail. Find out more here - you’ve only got ‘til the end of June.
Young people from Ramsgate-based charity Pie Factory Music were crowned winners of the prestigious Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) National Young Campaigner Award on Friday. Well done, folks!
A personal plug! Pre-orders for Megan Metcalf’s Ramsgate Harbour tea towels close this week in my shop. Buy yours now!
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And if you missed it… last week’s newsletter still has lots of things happening you need to know about.