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Diwali Lights Festival

town centre

10am-4pm: stalls selling cultural food and drinks, community stalls. 1pm - 4pm: Cultural experiences - traditional cultural game Karom, arts and crafts, henna painting, Sareer dressing, exhibitions by local community groups plus more. performances from members of Northampton community groups 4pm: Music with Mark Dean of Inspiration FM 4PM - 4:30PM: Welcome dignitaries and candle lighting by Dignitaries 4:30pm - 5:30pm: performances by young people 5:30pm: performances by young people 6pm - 7pm: preparation for Diwali procession 7pm - 8pm: Raj Tilak - Welcoming back of lord Ram Short speeches by dignitaries. Diwali Lights Switch on: Switching on of the lights to mark the celebration of the festival of lights

Masterclass: Gin

VnB 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Our favourite spirits expert @lox_dj will be joining us for two back to back masterclasses. The first is from 2 and for the gin lovers. taste a variety of gins and learn about where they're from, how they're made and how they taste! £25pp.Tickets available in store or on Eventbrite.

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I, Daniel Blake

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Dan is a carpenter.  A Geordie through and through.  Just on the mend after a heart attack. Katie has just arrived from London. Finally got a council house for her and the kids.  A fresh start. I, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stories of a generation.  A glimpse behind the headlines and the stark reality of what happens when the political system is stacked against you.  With 14.5 million* people living in poverty in the UK, this is not fiction.  It is reality. A touching and vital story of how people come together in the face of adversity and how sometimes creating a family to support you just isn’t enough.  The show is adapted for stage by Dave Johns who played Daniel Blake in the award winning 2016 film. *Joseph Rowntree Foundation 2022 Poverty Report.

Masterclass: Wonderful Whisky

VnB 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Lox's next class will be to talk (and taste) all things whisky. Discover what it is, the various flavours and what makes it so wonderful. £25pp. Tickets available in store or on Eventbrite.

Poetry and music night. Open to the public.

Grandbies 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Join us at Grandbies Coffee House and Clothing Boutique for a mesmerizing afternoon of artistry and self-expression at our "Grandbies Open Poetry afternoon." Step up to the microphone and let your words flow freely, as poets and musicians from all walks of life converge to share their thoughts, emotions, and stories. Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere, surrounded by fellow creatives and coffee connoisseurs, as you listen to diverse voices illuminating the power of words. Whether you are a seasoned poet or a novice, this event welcomes all. Let your inner poet shine and create unforgettable memories at Grandbies Open Poetry afternoon. creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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I, Daniel Blake

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Dan is a carpenter.  A Geordie through and through.  Just on the mend after a heart attack. Katie has just arrived from London. Finally got a council house for her and the kids.  A fresh start. I, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stories of a generation.  A glimpse behind the headlines and the stark reality of what happens when the political system is stacked against you.  With 14.5 million* people living in poverty in the UK, this is not fiction.  It is reality. A touching and vital story of how people come together in the face of adversity and how sometimes creating a family to support you just isn’t enough.  The show is adapted for stage by Dave Johns who played Daniel Blake in the award winning 2016 film. *Joseph Rowntree Foundation 2022 Poverty Report.

Maximum Rhythm N Blues with The Manfreds

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

THE MANFREDS Maximum Rhythm N’ Blues 60th Anniversary Tour Join legendary pioneers of UK Rhythm and Blues, The Manfreds as they celebrate a remarkable 60 years in the business and see Paul Jones and Mike D’Abo on tour together for the very last time alongside long standing members Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend, Marcus Cliffe and Simon Currie A massive part of the 60s British Invasion, The Manfreds’ music still retains a timeless quality all these years later. The band defined a decade with their unique sound and hits including Pretty Flamingo, 5-4-3-2-1, The One In The Middle, Come Tomorrow, Sha La La, Ha Ha! Said The Clown, My Name Is Jack, Fox On The Run, Mighty Quinn and Do Wah Diddy Diddy, one of the most popular and instantly recognisable songs of the decade.

Legend – The Music of Bob Marley

The Old Savoy - The home of The Deco Theatre Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE

Legend – The Music of Bob Marley Reggae for the World When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. The legend that was Bob Marley. Legend – the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, a supremely talented cast recreate the timeless hits Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’, Buffalo Soldier, Stir It Up, Get Up Stand Up, Exodus, Waiting in Vain, Satisfy My Soul, Iron Lion Zion, I Shot the Sheriff and many more reggae classics.

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Jamie Reid: Taking Liberties!

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Infamously and eternally connected with the Sex Pistols and the DIY ethic of punk, Jamie Reid’s image-making has equally, over the decades, been at the centre of activist movements. Taking Liberties! features posters, banners, drawings and collages designed by Jamie Reid with the express purpose of viscerally grabbing the public’s attention, increasing awareness of campaigns for social justice and change.

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Found in the Fields

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Found in the Fields is an exhibition of sixteen images by artist Carry Akroyd incorporating words form the poet John Clare, for Akroyd this is a reoccurring theme. Throughout her enjoyment of colour and sense of composition combine productively with her eye for bird life and botany.

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