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CultureUntil 22 Nov · Canterbury
The Making of Marlowe: Poet, Playwright, Provocateur
An interactive Beaney exhibition on Christopher Marlowe's short, scandal- shadowed life, built around artefacts you won't see displayed elsewhere.
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, 18 High Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2RAFree entry (donations welcome)
CultureWed 4 – Sun 8 Nov · York
Aesthetica Film Festival
Five days of short films, labs and masterclasses across 15 York venues, plus youth filmmaking and games workshops.
York St John University, York Theatre Royal and venues across YorkPasses from £39 (one day); Opening Night £15
CultureThu 5 Nov · South East
Lewes Bonfire Night
Sussex's extraordinary 5 November: torchlit society processions, burning crosses and bonfires.
Lewes, East SussexFree to watch
Culture👋 Meet peopleMon 9 – Sun 15 Nov · Yorkshire
Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival
A week of comic-art events across Yorkshire, climaxing in a weekend convention at Harrogate Convention Centre.
Across Yorkshire / Harrogate Convention Centre, HarrogateFestival events vary / convention ticketed
Culture👋 Meet peopleThu 12 Nov · Leicester
Diwali Village, Leicester
One of the largest Diwali celebrations outside India, on Leicester's Golden Mile — rangoli, the Wheel of Light and street food.
Cossington Street Recreation Ground & Belgrave Road, Leicester LE4Free
CultureSat 14 Nov · London
The Lord Mayor's Show
London's centuries-old free procession through the City, more than three miles long with around 70 floats.
City of LondonFree
CultureSun 15 Nov · London
Relaxed Event at Kensington Palace
Two hours free of crowds for neurodivergent and disabled young people and adults (16+) and their friends and families.
Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PXTicketed; advance booking required
Culture👋 Meet peopleSun 15 Nov · London
The London Alcohol-Free Comedy Club
A Sunday-afternoon stand-up show with a pre-show social, in a room where no alcohol is on sale.
Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green, LondonFrom £20
Culture👋 Meet peopleFri 20 – Sun 22 Nov · West Midlands
MorrisFest at the Birmingham & Midland Institute
A new William Morris festival with talks, performances, craft demonstrations and a free Christmas Artisan Market.
Birmingham & Midland Institute, BirminghamFestival ticketed; artisan market free
CultureThu 26 – Sun 29 Nov · Wales
Hay Festival Winter Weekend
Four days of talks, music, comedy and ideas in the book town of Hay-on-Wye.
Hay-on-Wye, PowysSite entry free / events booked separately
CultureSat 28 Nov · London
London Museum Opens at Smithfield
The reborn London Museum opens its new home in Smithfield's historic market buildings.
London Museum, West Smithfield, London EC1See venue website
Culture👋 Meet peopleSun 29 Nov · South West
Southmead Sober Social
A monthly drug- and alcohol-free community social with activities and alcohol-free refreshments, for over-18s.
Southmead, BristolFree
Culture👋 Meet peopleSun 6 Dec · Bury St Edmunds
The Suffolk Alcohol-Free Comedy Club
An evening of stand-up at The Hunter Club in Bury St Edmunds, with no alcohol in sight.
The Hunter Club, Bury St Edmunds, SuffolkTickets via DesignMyNight
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