Pound Sale, Independent Venue Week & Good Vibrations

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🧘‍♀️ Good Vibrations
Sat 31 Jan, 10am - 4pm / Arts in Ramsgate
Don’t miss this free drop-in day of gentle movement, yoga, sound, music and nutrition, brought to you by Discovery Planet and Arts in Ramsgate. Attendees can beat the January blues with a series of 30-minute sessions led by experienced local teachers Elise and Eleanor.
🎟 Free

🖼️ Event Horizon: Balint Bolygo & Jude Greenaway
Until Sat 31 Jan, 4 - 8pm / Sailors Church, Military Road
I’m including this exhibition again this week, as it really does feel like a blessing to have free installations of this calibre in Ramsgate, all the more so given the beautiful location, of course.
🎟 Free

✨ Under The Same Stars
Fri 30 Jan - Sun 1 Feb / Wetherspoons
Reflect under a giant inflatable constellation of stars, created by members of the community, including local faith groups and Open Arms at Pie Factory, led by Carson Parkin-Fairley. It invites us to remember: no matter where we are from or what we believe, we all live under the same stars. Supported by Arts Council England.
🎟 Free

⚡ CRUX: Live Audio Visual Night
Fri 30 Jan, from 7pm / Radford House
London-based Crux brings its acclaimed platform for innovative and experimental audiovisual performances to Ramsgate as part of Ramsgate Winter Festival’s Light Up Lates.
🎟 from £5.50 / Book here

🖼️ Cee & André Dack: Night Sea Voyage
Fri 30 Jan - Sun 1 Feb, 10am - 4pm / Hold Creative Spaces
A collaborative installation of painting, sculpture and sound from local artists Cee and Andre.
🎟 Free

🦪 Oysters & Martinis
Thu 29 Jan, from 5pm / Seabird
Grab 2 martinis and 3 oysters for £20 at this one-off event from Addington Street’s Seabird. Resident expert Damian will be on hand to let you know how to make the best martinis at home.
🎟 £20 per person / Book your table

🪩 Disco Bingo
Thu 29 Jan, from 7pm / Violet’s
Disco Bingo has proved a popular event for Violet’s, so book this one quickly. Cash prizes and laughter guaranteed.
🎟 £10pp / Book a table

🔨 POUND SALE
Sat 31 Jan - Sun 1 Feb, 11 - 4pm / Our Curated Abode
I’m having a clearout! For those who don’t know, I recently acquired stock from much-loved Harrington’s in Broadstairs. I don’t have a home for everything, so I will be selling off kitchen essentials, DIY goodies, and bits and bobs for £1 each. Come and grab a bargain!
🎟 Free

🎸 Independent Venue Week
Wed 28 Jan, 7.30 - 11pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
It’s Independent Venue Week, which means that Ramsgate’s music destination has a whole host of gigs for you this week. From the pop-rock vibes of GIRLBAND! to the post-punk influences of Heavy Wild, there’s something for everyone. Check out the full listings below.
🎟 from £12.50 / Book here

🕺 Elvis Tribute
Fri 30 Jan, 8.30pm / San Clu Hotel
Put on your blue suede shoes and enjoy a night on the town with Elvis.
🎟 Free

🎛️ South East Kent Open Deck Nights
Fri 30 Jan, from 8pm / SLICE Ramsgate
SEKODN brings you up-and-coming DJ talent, coupled with seasoned veterans, for a night of multi-genre dance music.
🎟 Free

🤡 Wilson’s Comedy Club ft. Lee Hurst
Sat 31 Jan, 7.30 - 9.30pm / Queens Head
Wilson’s Comedy Club is back at The Queen’s Head with a line-up including Lee Hurst, EL BALDINHO, Pat Smith, and Wilson Milton. Stay for the live band straight after.
🎟 £16 / Book here

🎶 Morrison Ford
Sat 31 Jan, from 7.30pm / Bar Finn’s
Say goodbye to January with reggae and hip hop vibes from Ramsgate’s Morrison Ford - prime views of the harbour included.
🎟 Free

😂 Chuckl. Presents Russell Kane
Sat 31 Jan, 7.30 - 9.45pm / Granville Theatre
TV Comedian Russell Kane will be bringing his razor-sharp observations to the coast. Only a few tickets remaining!
🎟 £29.15 / Book here

🧘‍♀️ Laughter Yoga
Mon 26 Jan, 9am / HOLD Creative Spaces
Last week’s Laughter Yoga session was sadly cancelled due to sickness, so join Sylvia this week for a seriously funny experience. Expect laughter exercises that release feel-good hormones, uplift your mood, and help combat stress and pain.
🎟 £6 / Book here

🌾 Community Hop Growing Talk
Mon 26 Jan, 7 - 8pm / Radford House
Learn from Chris Morrissey about how Hop Along Kent helps people grow hops in their back gardens and allotments. Brought to you by the Ramsgate & District Horticultural Society.
🎟 £3 members, £5 non-members / Pay on the Door

🌕 Full Moon Gong Bath
Fri 30 Jan, 6 - 7pm / Gather &
Relax under the full moon with this soothing gong bath experience.
🎟 £26.50 / Book here

🔔 Floating Frequencies
Sun 1 Feb, 2pm & 4pm / St George’s Church
Immerse yourself in the rich tonalities of a gong, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, framed & ocean drums, shruti box, and tuning forks. Sll while taking in the serene architecture and acoustics of St George’s Church.
🎟 £25 / Book here