OUT & ABOUT
What’s hot and happening in the local events calendar
ICE, ICE BABY The city’s outdoor ice rink and alpine- themed attraction has popped up on Parker’s Piece – a sure sign that Christmas is on the way. Opening on 16 November for a seven-week stint, the new-look North Pole Cambridge is no longer exposed to the elements, featuring an all-weather, undercover rink, so you can glide around come rain or shine. Once you’ve had your fun on the ice, head to the Alpine Cabin to warm up with a mulled wine or hot chocolate, or grab a bratwurst sausage from the authentic German swing grill. Also, there will be gourmet burgers, crepes and vegetarian options available. The attraction runs from 16 November until 5 January, open daily except for Christmas Day. Tickets are £10.50 for kids and £12.50 for adults and teens. thenorthpolecambridge.co.uk
JAZZ FUSION The genre-bending Cambridge
International Jazz Festival returns to the city with more than 70 gigs from 13 to 24 November. Featuring musical heavyweights from the UK and beyond, it’s a celebration of the best of this diverse scene, from modern jazz to Acid Jazz, spread across 28 venues, mostly close to the heart of the city. More than 500 musicians will perform in total, with acts including Brand New Heavies, Black Voices Quintet, Mercury Prize-nominees Seed Ensemble and Cambridge’s own Brass Funkeys taking to stages across Cambridge. There are also films, workshops and talks about the roots
of jazz, live painting, jams, fringe events and much, much more. cambridgejazzfestival.info
THE BIG SWITCH ON Cambridge’s Christmas lights switch-on takes place on Sunday 17 November, when the city centre is hosting all kinds of festive fun to celebrate the illuminations being unveiled. Expect a lively line-up of music and performances in market square and in the Grand Arcade. This year, CB1 is getting its own switch-on as well: pop by on 14 November for tunes, mulled wine and food stalls by the train station – the lights are being turned on at around 6pm.
RETRO GAMING NIGHT Relive a misspent youth at the Centre for Computing History, which is hosting a special edition of its retro gaming night on 6 December. Featuring a bar from Lord Conrad’s Brewery and more vintage consoles and arcade fun than you can shake a joystick at, it runs from 7pm to 11pm, with a few special festive-themed games from the archive to enjoy. If you need a bit of sustenance to keep you going, the organisers invite you to order a Deliveroo to the centre. So, if takeaway, beer and videogames sounds up your
street – get involved! computinghistory.org.uk
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