OUT AND ABOUT
Cosy comedy
Throughout November, Big Deal Comedy will vaunt a fantastic line-up of stand-up comedians in the lively but snug setting of the Town and Gown on Market Passage. Grab a pint and get ready to laugh your heart out. bigdealcomedy.co.uk On 14 November, Mike Gunn, Robyn Perkins and El Purnell promise a hysterical show at the Meadows Community Centre, compered by Rob Coleman and courtesy of Custard Comedy. custardcomedy.co.uk Plus, there’s a host of classic comedy at the Junction this month, from Garth Marenghi and Jake Lambert to Horatio Gould and Rachel Galvo. junction.co.uk At Novi Kitchen and Bar on 21 November, Chez Le Funk will bring the beats you need to see out the winter, with a heady blend of funk, soul, disco and house provided by the Chez Le Funk Collective DJs. Find tickets at bit.ly/439t1j9 Or, for a supremely civilised night out, why not head to the Hidden Rooms on Jesus Lane – an intimate hangout located in the basement of Victorian-era Roman Baths. Perfect for those chillier months, here bespoke cocktails are served and the Cambridge University Jazz Society will deliver immersive live performances on 5, 11 and 19 November. hiddenrooms.co.uk On the town
BRIGHT NIGHTS See breathtaking displays at Cambridge University Botanic Garden (above) or Cambridge Fireworks Night (right)
Off with a bang
A local staple, Cambridge Fireworks Night – the city’s largest free event – is back at Midsummer Common on 1 November from 6pm to 9pm. Expect a spectacular array of comets, rockets, fountains and new effects to transform the night sky into a breathtaking kaleidoscope of colour and light, with food stalls on hand where you can grab a tasty bite to eat. Organised and provided by Cambridge City Council, the event is supported by Illumina, AstraZeneca, Redgate, Jesus College, Qualcomm, RBC Brewin Dolphin, Cambridge BID, Trinity College, Peasgood and Skeates and Cambridge Radio. cambridge.gov.uk Lots of other displays will be taking place across the region too, including Ely Fireworks at Cherry Hill Park, also on 1 November, where the cathedral will offer a stunning backdrop for the extravaganza. Food trucks, fairground rides and stalls will also be onsite. elyfireworks.org.uk
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