Comedy Crate Weekender
2024-07-21 14:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | The Charles Bradlaugh, 1 Earl St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AU, United Kingdom
3 Venues â€“ The Charles Bradlaugh, The Black Prince and The Lamplighter (Saturday only)
25 acts across 2 days.
You’ll get to see a maximum of 5 shows per day, totalling just £4 per hour long show for a weekend ticket.
It will be wristband entry. Collection of wristbands will be on the day, giving you access to all venues.
All the shows will be Edinburgh Previews or Work in Progress shows. These are great opportunities to see acts try out some new stuff in preparation for their Edinburgh runs and upcoming tour shows.
Each show will be roughly 1 hour long. There will also be half hour intervals between each show, with a 1 hour interval after the 2nd show to allow for a decent food break.
Please note, all venues have a limited capacity, if there is an act you really want to see, get to that venue in plenty of time.
VENUES:
The Charles Bradlaugh â€“ 1 Earl St, Northampton NN1 3AU
The Black Prince â€“ 15 Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
The Lamplighter (Saturday only) â€“ 66 Overstone Rd, Northampton NN1 3JS

Comedy Crate Weekender
2024-07-21 14:00 - 21:30 | The Black Prince, 15 Abington Square,, Northampton, Northants, NN1 4AE, United Kingdom
3 Venues â€“ The Charles Bradlaugh, The Black Prince and The Lamplighter (Saturday only)
25 acts across 2 days.
You’ll get to see a maximum of 5 shows per day, totalling just £4 per hour long show for a weekend ticket.
It will be wristband entry. Collection of wristbands will be on the day, giving you access to all venues.
All the shows will be Edinburgh Previews or Work in Progress shows. These are great opportunities to see acts try out some new stuff in preparation for their Edinburgh runs and upcoming tour shows.
Each show will be roughly 1 hour long. There will also be half hour intervals between each show, with a 1 hour interval after the 2nd show to allow for a decent food break.
Please note, all venues have a limited capacity, if there is an act you really want to see, get to that venue in plenty of time.
VENUES:
The Charles Bradlaugh â€“ 1 Earl St, Northampton NN1 3AU
The Black Prince â€“ 15 Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
The Lamplighter (Saturday only) â€“ 66 Overstone Rd, Northampton NN1 3JS
To find out more about who is on and what the shows are about click HERE.

EMPIRE
2024-07-21 16:00 - 18:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

Madagascar: The Musical
2024-07-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Join all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York’s Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends – Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo – have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape – with the help of some prodigious penguins – to explore the world.
With CBBC and Strictly Come Dancing star, Karim Zeroual, as King Julien, get ready to join Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, you’ll have no choice but to Move It, Move It!

Titanic: Honour and Glory
2024-07-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-28 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-31 10:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
This exciting exhibition brings to life the history of the legendary ocean liner, the Royal Mail Steamer Titanic. From her conception to her premature demise, Titanic has become one of the most famous ocean liners in the world, displaying artefacts from the disaster and props from the blockbuster film, Titanic

Art Jam and Cocktails
2024-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Masterclass: Greek Wine
2024-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Explore the grapes, history and methods behind Greek wine, and taste some delicious wine in the process

VINTAGE STUFF
2024-07-26 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

CHURCH OPEN DAYS - MAY - SEPTEMBER
2024-07-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Sheep Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2LY
Our Medieval Round Church has been welcoming visitors since 1100 AD and in 2024 she is set to fling open her doors again.
On Saturday afternoons from 2pm-4pm from May to September, visitors can learn all about this fascinating church and the historic treasures she contains.
If only these walls could talk, I wonder what they would say? For the moment we will let our historians do the talking.
The Holy Sepulchre is the oldest building in Northampton, surviving the great fire, one of only four medieval round churches in the U.K., and has the longest aisle in Northampton.
Historic battles have taken place here, famous people have been married here and royalty has visited.
The stained glass is beautiful, the Soldier’s Chapel delightful and the stories even more intriguing.
Join our volunteers and historians every Saturday from May to September to find out more.
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DATES:
Every Saturday from May 4th until 7th September. 2pm-4pm.
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WHERE:
Holy Sepulchre Church Hall, Church Lane, Northampton NN1 3NL.
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E-mail: tours@holysepulchre.co.uk for more information.
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For full information, please visit,
https://holysepulchre.co.uk/church-open-days/

DAYSHIFT
2024-07-27 17:00 - 22:00 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom

Comedy Crate - Markus Birdman & Jacob Nussey
2024-07-27 18:00 - 20:30 | Cheyne Walk Club, 2 Cheyne Walk, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5PU, United Kingdom

Handbag Heaven Club Night
2024-07-27 19:30 - 21:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
It’s a night of Old Skool disco! with Bernie Keith – Handbag Heaven – Doors 7pm fun starts 7.30pm

THE B LIST
2024-07-27 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

THE FURZEY SUITE
2024-07-28 16:00 - 18:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

Elmer and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee
2024-07-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Something for all the family with this summer exhibition in the art galleries.
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Saturday 6 July â€“ Sunday 8 September
As if by magic, Elmer, Mr Benn, and Bernard will be appearing at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery as the colourful world of David McKee is brought to life through original paintings, storyboards and illustrations, film, and interactives. There is something for big and little kids to discover as these well-loved characters are revealed. An exhibition from Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books.
Full details at www.northamptonmuseums.com/directory-record/479/
Plan your visit

EI Spanish Club
2024-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Grab a drink and give it a go at speaking el Espanol

Pop in Wednesdays
2024-07-31 12:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Wednesdays on 31 July, 7 August, 21 August, 28 August
12-4pm
Free, donations appreciated based on what you can afford to pay.
Pop in to the museum as a family to enjoy some fun hands-on activities.
Suitable for families. Drop-in no booking required.

Northamptonshire Natural History Society - PHOTOGRAPHY
2024-07-31 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society & Field Club, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD
When: Wed, 31 July, 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Description: IMPROMPTU PHOTOGRAPHIC NIGHTS. Come along with your camera gear. Subject to be agreed on the night and may be Post Processing (Photoshop), Still Life, Studio Flash, AV, or anything else you would like to cover. Guests are very welcome to join us where we will gladly assist with any photographic queries.

Find out more at www.nnhs.info/Whats-On/

Quiz Night
2024-07-31 20:00 - 22:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Grab your brainiest friends and have a go at our monthly quiz

Northamptonshire Natural History Society - BOTANY
2024-08-01 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society & Field Club, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD
1st Thursday 2.30pm
TERATOLOGY â€“ ABNORMALITIES IN PLANTS by Seán Karley, Seán will talk about abnormal forms of plants, why they occur and will give a number of examples. Sean will also discuss, with examples, the roll of plant Galls in the creation of some plant abnormalities
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Find out more at www.nnhs.info/
