I hope you’re all suitably recovered from last weekend’s antics - I spent the weekend trying to squeeze as much in as possible, from Karen Vost’s joy-filled Love Booth exhibition to allowing myself a “lunch break” for Will Rees’ Busk Until Dusk session at Seabird. I finished the weekend with my first-ever sound bath at the beautiful St. George’s Church, which left me feeling refreshed for the week ahead. Eleanor has another coming up this week in the Italianate Glasshouse (inside for the first time!), so be sure to book onto it if you’ve never been.
Before I leave you with this week’s events, I wanted to shout out those of you who have popped in to see me, left words of gratitude, or signed up to support Don’t Miss. I love hearing that you’ve met new people through it, found a new hobby, or simply discovered a new spot. It makes every late Friday night writing worthwhile!
Don’t miss out, until next week - EJP x
🎵 Tonetic Records: Summer Showcase
Sun 21 Sep, 7.30 - 10.30pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
I’m such an advocate for supporting grassroots music, and you should be too. This summer showcase looks like it will hit the spot with 5 young emerging artists from across East Kent.
🎟 from £5 / Book here
🖼️ The Autumn Edition
Until 21 Nov, Thu - Sun, 7pm - late / Ramsgate Arts Club
If you’re yet to head to the depths of Ramsgate Arts Club, do it for this exhibition, which features the work of nine local artists, including Bob and Roberta Smith, Shelly Goldsmith, Alan Byrne and Sharon Hendy. It’s on for a while, but honestly, any excuse for a drink in this establishment.
🎟 Free
🏛️ The Georgian Town House
Sat 20 & Sun 21 Sep, 11am - 4pm / 154 High Street, CT11 9TT
Tour this elegant Georgian house with an Edwardian extension, Regency design, and hidden staircases. My interior design feet will be taking me straight here on Sunday morning.
🎟 Free
🌳 Montefiore Synagogue & Mausoleum
Sat 20 & Sun 21 Sep, 10am - 4pm / Honeysuckle Road
Discover the striking 1833 synagogue, normally closed to the public, and the mausoleum of Sir Moses Montefiore. The Synagogue has been designated by Jewish Heritage UK as one of the top ten in the country!
🎟 Free
🏡 Spencer Square Open Day & Exhibition
Sun 21 Sep, 10am - 4pm / Spencer Square
Round off Heritage Open Days with a trip to Spencer Square, which features two blue plaques commemorating Vincent van Gogh’s time in Ramsgate (a whole two months) as well as an ‘After Dunkirk’ art exhibition. At 1pm, enjoy a free tennis taster session, followed by a Championship-level match with refreshments available from Vincent’s Cafe. Plus, you can see me at Our Curated Abode en route!
🎟 Free
🍺 Kill the Keg
Sat 20 Sep, from 2pm / The Fermentorium
Lend a helping hand to the folks at The Fermentorium as they empty a keg. That’s £5 pints of delicious festbier on the bartop for you, you, and you.
🎟 £5 a pint
☕ Macmillan Coffee Morning
Fri 26 Sep, 11am - 3pm / Board at Home
Join the National Coffee Morning day at Ramsgate’s board-game café with cakes, cuppas, and community - all raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
🎟 Donations required
❓Quiz Night @ Violet’s
Fri 26 Sep, 6pm - 9pm / Violet’s
There’s a new quiz night in town. Test your knowledge against Violet’s quiz master, Dan. Teams of up to 5 and charcuterie/houmous platters available to order.
🎟 £5 per person
🎸 The Wants
Tue 23 Sep, 7.30pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
Hailing from New York City, The Wants blend artful no wave, post-punk, and experimental electronic music with a broader interest in art and performance. I *quite* enjoyed watching their music videos.
🎟 £12.50 / Book here
🎤 The Boneshakers
Thu 25 Sep, 8pm / Red Arrows Music Club
The Boneshaker's description had me as soon as they mentioned Mussel Shoals (an iconic place for rhythm & blues), so I’ll be popping this gig on my to-do list. If you’re a fan of funk, blues, and rock, you should check it out, too.
🎟 £16 / Book here
🎸 aKadem
Fri 26 Sep, 7.30pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
More local music from you in the form of ‘aKadem’ - a 5-piece rock band who drew inspiration for their name from Canterbury Academy, where they all met. Expect high-energy, guitar-driven material.
🎟 from £7 / Book here
🎤 Buddy Holly Tribute Night
Fri 26 Sep, 8.30pm / The San Clu
Classic hits and nostalgia are on the cards for this week’s Friday entertainment at The San Club. That'll be the day to add to the calendar for avid Buddy Holly fans.
🎟 Free
🎙️ The Magic of Motown 20th Anniversary Tour
Fri 26 Sep, 7.30pm - 9.45pm / The Granville Theatre
Take a trip down memory lane with this celebration of Motown classics featuring bops from Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, and more.
🎟 £34.65 / Book here
🧘 Floating Frequencies at the Italianate Glasshouse
Sun 21 Sep, 1pm & 3pm / Italianate Glasshouse
Surrounded by the sounds of nature and the ethereal presence of this 19th-century architectural gem, this session invites you inside the glasshouse for the first time ever, to rest, relax, & reconnect with yourself & nature.
🎟 £25 / Book here
🌕 Equinox & Solar Eclipse Bath
Sun 21 Sep, 5 - 6pm / Gather &
It’s another full moon and the perfect time to reset. This gong sound bath run by Bettina Ji takes place as the sun starts to set in the calming surrounds of Gather &.
🎟 £25.50 / Book here
🧱 Heritage Bricks & Mortar Workshop
Fri 26 Sep - Sat 27 Sep, 8.30am - 4.30pm / Custom House
One for the heritage DIYers! ‘Bricks & Mortar of the Georgian and Victorian eras’ will be led by Dr Gerard Lynch, with day one at Custom House assessing brick condition, causes and remedies. Day two is a hands-on day with brick and mortar conservation on an 18th-century sea captain’s cottage on Paradise.
🎟 £450 / Book here
☕ Neurodivergent Friends Coffee Morning
Fri 26 Sep, 10am - 12pm / Albion House Hotel
A relaxed, open space to connect with others in whatever way works for you. Whether you’d like to chat, get creative, or simply enjoy a quiet coffee in company, you’re welcome to join in as much or as little as you like.
🎟 Free / Book here
🚤 Ramsgate RNLI Open Day
Sat 20 Sep, 11am - 4pm / Commercial Quay, Ramsgate Harbour
Celebrate over 200 years of saving lives at sea - meet the lifeboat crew, see the boats, enjoy entertainment, stalls and refreshments.
🎟 Free
🍺 Oktoberfest
Sat 20 Sep, 6pm - 9pm / Violet’s
Enjoy German beer, bratwurst & sides, plus prizes for the best dressed. Lederhosen at the ready!
🎟 £15 / DM to book
🛼 Ramsgate Roller Disco
Sat 20 Sep, 1pm - 2.30pm / Ramsgate Leisure Centre
Grab your skates (or hire them for free) and head for a wholesome afternoon of fun for all ages.
🎟 £7
3 THINGS TO KNOW…
Plunder now has loyalty papers. Collect stamps for every drink and the tenth will be on the Captain…
Love a pumpkin-spiced latte? Don’t go to the chains, head straight for GIANT, who have just announced their autumn specials.
Seabird have launched ‘Seabird Sounds’ where they play through an entire album, as picked by one of the team. Join them at 6pm to hear.