What’s on guide: February
With life getting busier every week and new bars, restaurants and events opening every month, staying on top can be tricky. So here’s a round up of this month’s hottest happenings in and around the local area…
What? Build It Live
Where? Kent County Showground, Detling, Maidstone
When? Saturday 8th February 2020 and Sunday 9th February 2020
Build It Live is the UK’s most practical self build and home renovating exhibition, brought to you by Build It Magazine, designed to help you find everyday solutions to manage your home building or renovation project.
What? Faversham Viva Vintage, Retro, Antiques, Artisans, Gifts Fair
Where? The Alexander Centre, 17 Preston St, Faversham
When? Sunday 2nd February 2020
A new Sunday fair offering a fabulous range of vintage, retro, antiques, artisan crafts and gifts. Come and look round, grab a bargain, you will be amazed!
What? Julie Felix - Iconic Artist plays in Kent
Where? PizzaExpress Live, 32 Earl Street, Maidstone
When? Saturday 1st February 2020
In 1964, Julie arrived in England after leaving California and hitchhiking through Europe with the guitar her father (a Mexican Mariachi musician) had given her. It didn't take long before Julie took the seat as the resident singer on the amazingly popular TV Show ‘The Frost Report’, and quickly became a household name in the UK.
What? Aylesford Farmers Market
Where? Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent
When? Sunday 16th February 2020
Aylesford Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Aylesford Priory between 09:30 and 13:30. There are normally more than 30 stalls! The historic Priory is an attraction in its own right and the farmers market makes it a major Sunday destination. For the best in Local Produce and Food the market is one of Kent's premier Farmers Markets.
What? The Who Tribute - Playhouse Whitstable
Where? 104 High St, Whitstable, Kent
When? Saturday 15th February 2020
See the UK's finest tribute to The Who perform the rock opera Tommy and a set of greatest hits at this wonderful theatre in Whitstable. Who Are You UK is so realistic, you’ll feel like you’re watching the real deal.
What? The Story of Guitar Heroes
Where? Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend
When? Saturday 1st February 2020
Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Brian May and Slash are just some of the outstanding guitar heroes you will have chance to experience in one amazing show! This phenomenal live concert style 'rockumentry' is performed by the extraordinarily talented and renowned musician: Phil Walker, and his exceptional band.
What? Daliso Chaponda - Blah Blah Blacklist Tour 2019
Where? Gulbenkian, University of Kent, Canterbury
When? Sunday 2nd February 2020
In his hilarious, daring new show ‘Blah Blah Blacklist’ Daliso looks at disgraced blacklisted celebrities and historical figures we're ashamed we once admired and who now have let us down. There's also the small matter of family member arrests, exploding buildings in his home country, the enterprising Malawian who tried to blackmail Daliso and being accused by some of his own community that he’s 'not Black enough'…
What? Ensemble Mirage
Where? Colyer-Fergusson Hall, Kent University, Canterbury
When? Sunday 23rd February 2020
Ensemble Mirage is a dynamic flexi-ensemble based in London, enabling the exploration and programming of the whole range of clarinet-string-piano chamber music, beginning primarily with the core three clarinet trios and building upwards.