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SUMMER IN THE CITY Cambridge BID’s Summer in the Square returns this July, with lots more to look forward to as the season continues!
AUGUST: SCREENS IN THE CITY The summer programme continues with Cambridge BID’s Screens in the City, bringing four days of free, family-friendly outdoor cinema. Films are free but advance booking is recommended – follow @lovecambridge_ to know when tickets are released. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs, blankets and picnic supplies. Thursday 13 August 1pm The Snail and the Whale 2pm Dog Man 4pm Zootropolis 2 6.30pm Back to the Future Friday 14 August 1pm Zog 2pm Chicken Run 4pm How to Train Your Dragon 6.30pm Grease Location: Next to Clayton Hotel, Station Road CB1 2FB Saturday 15 August 1pm The Smeds and the Smoos 2pm Encanto 4pm Night at the Museum 6.30pm School of Rock
SUMMER IN THE SQUARE This month, the Cambridge BID pop- up parklet opposite Cambridge Station (featuring garden games, seating and an exhibition by local photographers) will be transformed into a destination where residents, workers and visitors can connect, relax and enjoy lots of summer sounds. The music kicks off at 5pm on each Thursday, with the opening act performing a 45-minute set, followed by a break and the headline act performing a longer set. Foodpark traders and The Copper Tree bar will be on hand for refreshments throughout the evening. This event is delivered by Cambridge BID, in partnership with CB1 Community. Thursday 2 July: Singer-songwriter Josh Robins will open the evening with his blend of acoustic indie and alternative folk. Los Amigo’s Band will headline – their lead singer Jools is originally from Brazil and now lives in Cambridge. Thursday 9 July: Georgia Nevada brings her country-rock sound, combining influences from country, southern rock
and Americana. Dorothea headlines the evening, her style spanning pop, hip-hop and Greek music. You can enjoy street food from The Noodle and Dumpling Bar. Thursday 16 July: Tom Dulieu will open, combining acoustic guitar and powerful vocals. Split Whiskers will headline, with their roots in Chicago blues, crossing boundaries into rock and Americana. Food will be by Manna Seoul. Thursday 23 July: Harry Quinn will take to the stage, a guitar-centric singer- songwriter, producer and mixer mainly influenced by pop, soul and jazz music. Then Sugarfoot a popular Cambridge-based live band (famous for their karaoke nights) will be headlining from 6pm with a fun- filled set of covers. Visitors can also enjoy food from Pizza Mondo. Thursday 30 July: Steve Strawhead begins the evening with classic covers from across the decades, delivering songs you’ll know and love, while headline act Mr Griff will bring infectious grooves, powerful vocals and feel-good energy. Enjoy more food from Manna Seoul.
Sunday 16 August 1pm Tabby McTat 2pm Matilda 4pm Inside Out
6.30pm TBC by audience vote Location: University of Cambridge Downing Site, lawn outside Courtyard Building CB2 3ER
FREE LIVE MUSIC 5-7.30PM EVERY THURSDAY IN JULY!
Follow Love Cambridge on Instagram, Facebook and X or visit love-cambridge. com for more details
FEED THE SOUL With a mixture of music styles on offer, there is something for everyone
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