One-off Events
March
28th – Jam Night @ Pirate Studios
- If you are a musician or vocalist, this is a fantastic opportunity to meet and network with other musicians for free!
- Pirate Studios in NR4 are opening their doors for a live jam night! You will have access to their band rehearsal studios, drum kits, amps and microphones. Any other instruments you must bring yourself.
- It’s happening from 6pm-9pm, to get involved, reserve your spot on the EventBrite website!
30th – Draw and Explore: Drawing Trees of Mousehold Heath
- If you feel like art and naturistic landscapes help you reach your happy place, then why not try drawing the trees of the famous Mousehold Heath?
- Sophia Shuvalova takes you on a walk through the heath, engaging with nature through ‘en plain air’ drawing.
- The meeting point for the event is at the Norwich Viewing Point on Britannia Road and is weather permitting.
- Event lasts for 2 hours between 1-3pm and you will need to bring your own sketchbook and pencils.
- Tickets cost £20 and can be booked from sophiashuvalova.com
31st – Norfolk Antique and Collector Fair @ Norfolk Showground
- Do you find browsing old antiques interesting? Maybe you love unlocking doors to history through the trends of the time. If so then make sure you head down to the Norfolk Showground this Easter Bank Holiday for the Norfolk Antique and Collector Fair.
- All sorts will be available from the fair, including furniture, ornaments, jewellery, homeware, collectables, artwork, and silverware. There is so much on offer to take your fancy.
- Event is running from 10am -4pm on Sunday 31st March and 9am-4pm on Monday 1st April.
- Tickets cost £5 on the gate and £4 online and can be purchased from the Norfolk Antiques Fair website.
April
1st – Norfolk Antique and Collector Fair @ Norfolk Showground
- Do you find browsing old antiques interesting? Maybe you love unlocking doors to history through the trends of the time. If so then make sure you head down to the Norfolk Showground this Easter Bank Holiday for the Norfolk Antique and Collector Fair.
- All sorts will be available from the fair, including furniture, ornaments, jewellery, homeware, collectables, artwork, and silverware. There is so much on offer to take your fancy.
- Event is running from 10am -4pm on Sunday 31st March and 9am-4pm on Monday 1st April.
- Tickets cost £5 on the gate and £4 online and can be purchased from the Norfolk Antiques Fair website.
3rd – The Blue Lion Band @ The Brickmakers
- If you fancy going to see some live music and you don’t particularly mind what style the music is, The Blue Lion Band at The Brickmakers is the perfect gig!
- These guys play an unusual high energy mix of funk, old-school rock, jazz, current top 40, soul, swing, latin – basically anything that’ll get the crowd up and dancing!
- Entry is free! The performance will get underway from 7pm.
4th – Metal 2 The Masses @ The Brickmakers
- It’s an exciting night at The Brickies, as 4 bands from Norwich will be battling it out through their performances!
- It’s heat 1 of the Metal To The Masses competition, which means whoever comes out on top tonight are in with a chance of performing at Bloodstock festival!
- The bands competing in heat 1 are Skin Changer, Hedra, Solestial and Arc111ves (Archives).
- The doors of the Brickmakers will be open from 7pm with the first band taking to stage at 7:30pm.
- You can see it all unfold after paying £10 entry on the door.
4th – Dungeons & Dragons @ Athena Games
- NHS Wellbeing have teamed up with guys at Athena Games to bring you a Dungeons & Dragons one shot event!
- One-shots are single sessions that contain a whole short story in one game, so an ideal opportunity for a taster of Roleplaying Games (also known as RPG’s)
- This is a great chance to connect with like-minded people in an informal and relaxed setting.
- All materials will be supplied, including several pre-built characters and the session will start promptly at 6pm.
- Please do feel free to bring your own Level 3 character, and dice if you wish!
- Tickets are free, however booking is essential, which you can do on their Eventbrite page.
5th – Josh Robins @ Norwich Folk Club
- Josh Robins is a talented singer-songwriter who grew up in the folk world in the North of England, as well as the East Anglian Fens.
- Now he lives in Cambridge and he has become well known locally for his coherent, poetic, story-driven lyrics.
- Josh is performing at the Norwich Folk Club in the Christ Church Centre on Magdalen Road from 6:30pm until 9:15.
5th – Norfolk County Youth Orchestra Spring Concert @ St Peter Mancroft Church
- The St Peter Mancroft church is home to a very special concert performed by young musicians from the Norfolk County Youth Orchestra Spring Course.
- The Youth Orchestra delivers training courses to young musicians, allowing them to work with industry professionals and develop skills in preparation for a public concert.
- You can catch the Concert from 7-9pm, after getting your tickets from the Ticket Source website.
- It’s £12 per ticket, with concessions available for £8.
5th – Charity Drag Extravaganza @ Karma Kafé
- Head down to Karma Kafé tonight for a night of glitz and glam as they host their charity drag extravaganza!
- Hosted by Ginni Tonix, make sure to wear your best outfit and be entertained by the very best acts drag has to offer.
- And if you want to experience other forms of entertainment at the event, there will be a post-show DJ set and a performance from vocalist Fletcher Thomson.
- Make sure you head down for 8pm as the event begins at 8:30pm.
- Tickets cost £15 and can be booked from their Eventbrite page, with all proceeds going towards supporting Lynsey’s Marathon Fundraiser.
13th – Aerial Performance Championships @ Oak Circus Centre
- If you’re into aerial acrobatics, the UK Aerial Performance Championships are coming to Norwich!
- The Norfolk regional heat is happening at the Oak Circus Centre in Oak Street.
- It’s not only a chance for local aerialists to showcase their skills, but also a chance for everyone else to watch in awe!
- You can catch the performers in action from 2:30pm to 6:30pm.
- Tickets cost £12 for adults and £9 for children under 12 years old. These can be found through the Oak Circus Centre’s website.
Ongoing Events
Mondays
Fine City Samba Rehearsal @ Marlpit Community Centre
- The Fine City Samba group have regular rehearsals every Monday from 7:30-10pm.
- It’s free of charge for first timers, so if being part of a Samba band takes your fancy, why not pop along tonight?
- You can just watch for a bit or join in on any instrument!
- Rehearsals take place at the Marlpit Community Centre with onsite parking and wheelchair access.
- More information can be found here.
The Hackspace – Mondays 7pm @ Lion House
- The Norwich Hackspace is open every Monday for visitors to pop in for free!
- The weekly sessions see members get together to discuss ongoing projects and share information in the world of computing.
- If this tickles your fancy, the session is happening tonight 7-9pm at the Lion House on Muspole Street. More information is available here.
50+ Lunch Club @ The Phoenix Centre
- If you are aged 50 or over, come along to the Phoenix Centre lunch club on the last Monday of each month for a free opportunity to socialise, have a hot lunch and receive some information & advice.
- Lunch is served from 12pm, and you will also have the chance to join in with quizzes, games and occasionally bingo. There is no set cost for attending this group or for the lunch, just donate what you can.
- An AgeUK specialist will be available from 11am-2pm to help provide the support needed to overcome stress and worry.
- More information can be found here.
Norwich Board Gamers @ St. Andrews Brew House
- The Norwich Board Gamer’s weekly gaming night is on every Monday and Tuesday at St. Andrews Brew House!
- They play a very wide range of games and you can bring yours in if you wish, or play those brought in by others.
- Anyone is welcome to come along and there is no charge or membership fee. Just turn up by 7:30pm and join in with any game that interests you.
Tuesdays
Norwich Community Choir @ St. Cuthbert’s Church Hall
- Norwich Community Choir are holding their rehearsals at St. Cuthbert’s Church in Sprowston at 7:15pm.
- As well as being involved in a friendly and welcoming group that loves to sing together, the Community Choir offers it’s members a rich social life!
- There is scientific research that shows us singing can lower blood pressure, improve immunity and increase happiness!
- For first timers you can take part in a taster session: just head over to their website to book one!
Improvers Ballroom and Latin @ Silver Road Community Centre
- This one is for those who want to start the year by learning a new skill, or even for those who want to brush up on their dancing skills!
- Silver Road Community Centre are putting on friendly, mixed level ballroom and Latin dance classes.
- A new dance will be the focus each week! So, come on down with or without a partner and try out the Cha Cha!
- You can pay on the day, each session costing £7.00.
- This session will start at 8:30pm and make sure to wear comfy clothes and shoes.
- More information can be found here.
Women’s Self Defence Classes @ AR Krav Maga
- AR Krav Maga are home to some incredibly empowering women’s self-defence classes, and you can get involved!
- They combine the force combination of Kickboxing with effective self-defence techniques. These classes are for women by women.
- You’ll get to train in a safe, secure and comfortable environment – so you can concentrate and stay fit!
- After a few classes you’ll start to feel Safer, Fitter, Smarter and be Always Ready.
- Sessions start at 7pm and finish at 8pm. + classes are from £19.95 pounds.
Wednesdays
Cost of Living Support Drop In @ New Hope Christian Centre
- The New Hope Christian Centre are holding regular drop in sessions to give you space to talk about cost of living concerns. This could be money, housing, debt, benefits, bills or budgeting concerns.
- The drop in sessions take place from 12 – 2pm and you can just turn up, there’s no cost or booking involved.
Chatty Cafe @ The Forum
- Cafe Marzano at The Forum are holding regular meetups for a chat and a natter, their goal being to eradicate loneliness.
- With no joining fee, no membership and no faff, it’s easy to get involved, just look out for the tables with the yellow cards!
- Absolutely everyone is welcome! You can find out more on their EventBrite page.
Cool Spot Coffee Morning @ St. George Colegate
- St. George Church Colegate host their cool spot coffee morning every Wednesday from 10:30am – 1pm.
- Though conceived as a hot spot to help those in need find warmth and refreshment in the winter months, it’s running in the summer too – offering drink, cake and a warm welcome in the coolness of the church.
- No charge, everyone is welcome.
- St George Colegate – Google Maps
The Future Radio Pub Quiz @ The Fat Cat and Canary
- Hosted by one of our Future Radio DJs
- It’s at 8pm every Wednesday (except when Norwich City play at home on that day!)
- There’s a street food van
- No need to book – just turn up
- All to raise money for our parent charity Future Projects, tackling poverty, deprivation and disadvantage in Norfolk and Norwich
- That’s the Future Radio Pub Quiz, at The Fat Cat and Canary, 101, Thorpe Road, NR1 1TR Wednesday nights at 8 – see you there!
Norwich Wellbeing Choir for Women @ Martineau Hall (Colegate, NR3)
- Enjoy the benefits of singing with others, boost your mental health and feel rejuvenated by attending the Norwich Wellbeing Choir for Women at Martineau Hall.
- This small and welcoming group gather every Wednesday morning between 10-11:30am and sing songs from many genres.
- No auditions are needed – everyone is welcome.
- Event is free, so just turn up and register.
- You can find out more information by emailing colegatesingers@gmail.com
Beginners Swing & Balboa Classes @ Louis Marchesi Pub
- With two classes every Wednesday, the Louis Marchesi pub is home to beginners Swing and Balboa classes!
- The classes give you memorable moves to get you started on the dance floor and supports you to feel confident dancing with new people.
- A swing beginners class will be 7 – 7:50pm, followed by a Bal-swing mixed level class at 8.
- To get involved, it’s £7 per class, or £10 for both, payable by cash or card at the door.
- You can find more information on the AllEvents website!
Wellbeing Cafe @ Silver Road Community Centre – Wednesdays
- Silver Road Community Centre open their doors every wednesday 12:30-3:30pm for their Wellbeing Cafe.
- You can expect some lovely cake, a cuppa and some great company!
- On top of this, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month they run bingo sessions too!
- To get involved, just turn up at Silver Road Community Centre, although when the bingo is on, that’ll cost you £1!
- More information can be found here.
Thursdays
Norwich Craic Comedy Club @ Pogue Mahons
- Every Thursday from 8-10pm, Hooma Comedy hosts a new line-up down in the cellar at Pogue Mahons!
- So, if you fancy enjoying some live stand up comedy in a great atmosphere, this is the event for you!
- Check Hooma Comedy’s socials for their new line-ups
- General admission tickets are available on the JokePit website for £2, although you’re more than welcome to make a larger donation!
Cards Night @ The Belle Vue Pub
- If you fancy a few chilled social games of cards and an evening drink and chat then join the guys at the Belle Vue Pub for Cards Night!
- This started as a Cribbage evening, but any card game suggestions are more than welcome, it’s a relaxed group that will play whatever they fancy!
- It’s free, so get to the Belle Vue for a 7pm start!
Fridays
Youth Olympic Weightlifting – Afterschool Sessions @ Mukanda Weightlifting Club
- If you’re a young person and are keen to try something new whilst keeping fit, then why not attend the Youth Olympic Weightlifting afterschool sessions at Mukanda Weightlifting Club.
- The sessions are suitable for 8–16-year-olds and parents are more than welcome to attend – they may even learn something new about weightlifting.
- The hour-long sessions run from 5-6pm every Friday until August.
- Prices are £5 per youth and you can register your interest through their Eventbrite page.
An Afternoon at Notcutts Garden Centre & Cafe for 50+yrs
- On the last Friday of every month from 2pm-4pm, AgeUK organise a group get-together for anyone aged 50 and over at Notcutts Garden Centre and Cafe on Daniels Road.
- You can enjoy a hot drink whilst tucking into a sweet or savoury treat and take a look around the garden centre.
- It’s free to get involved, you just need to book your spot. You can email activities@ageuknorwich.org.uk to get in touch.