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Happy Bank Holiday Monday! If you’ve clicked on this early enough, you’ll see some great things to do with your extra day off today. From live music and a BBQ, to a sound bath looking out to sea.
Or, if you’re like me and the weekend’s already been jampacked, then unwind and look at all of the other brilliant events happening later on in the week – you’ll see chess nights, food deals, new exercise classes, gigs and meet ups for all tastes, plus the monthly farmers’ market.
In other news, there’s now been one whole month of Don’t Miss Broadstairs! Thanks so much to everyone who has been reading, subscribing, sharing, following and commenting. We hope you’ve enjoyed the weekly listings so far and that you’ve found a lot more events through it.
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Enjoy the rest of this lovely long weekend. Don’t miss out - Kim xx
🧘♀️ Floating Frequencies Sound Bath
Mon 4 May, 2pm / Bleak House
In need of a chilled Bank Holiday Monday? If you’re quick enough you can relax overlooking the sea with a multi-instrumental sound bath this afternoon. The 12pm is already sold out, but there’s still a couple of spots in the 2pm up for grabs!
🎟️ £25 + BF / Book here
🎵 EK1 + 2 For £10 BBQ
Mon 4 May, 3pm - 6pm / Legends Live Lounge
Live music on a Monday afternoon? It must be a bank holiday. Closing off the long weekend, you can go and see local legends EK1 doing their thing from 3pm. Legends Live Lounge also launched their BBQ season this weekend. On again today from 2, with a two for £10 offer, expect everything from steak burgers to chicken skewers.
🎟️ Free music, two for £10 BBQ / More info
🧩 Puzzle Mondays
Every Mon, 2pm - 4pm / The Old Curiosity Shop
What better way to ease yourself into the week than by popping down to the Old Curiosity Shop for an hour or two to tackle a 1000 piece puzzle while you enjoy a drink and a snack. If you can’t make it today, it’s held weekly at the same time.
🎟️ Free, drop-in
🎥 Film: The Drama (15)
Fri 8 May, 7.30pm, Sat 9 May, 4pm + Sun 10 May, 7pm / Palace Cinema
If you’ve not seen The Drama yet, this is the week to see it in Broadstairs. A sharp, off-kilter comedy starring newlyweds head-over-heels, until the groom (Robert Pattinson) discovers his wife (Zendaya) has done something truly unforgivable. Intrigued? Head to the Palace at one of the above times and all will be revealed.
🎟️ From £8 / Book here
🎶 When Judas Met John: Songs of Dylan and Lennon
Sun 10 May, 5pm / Sarah Thorne Theatre
Fan of Bob Dylan and John Lennon and want to know more about their relationship? This is the night for you. More than a simple tribute concert, Brothers Broke will be playing their songs while telling the story of the two legendary musicians.
🎟️ From £18 + BF / Book here
♟ Chess Night
Sun 10 May, from 5pm / Riparo Lounge
If you’re into chess, or would like to be, then this is the weekly tradition you need. Riparo Lounge (the one at Westwood Cross, not Forno Lounge on Albion Street) holds chess nights every Sunday. Pop in, grab one of their chessboards, and unleash your inner strategist. You can also grab two cocktails for £13.50 while you’re there.
🎟️ Free / More info
🍹 Cocktails At Finxs Have Arrived
Open 7 days a week / Finxs
Just in time for the Bank Holiday weekend, Finxs launched their cocktail menu this week. I’ve been drooling at all of the pictures they’ve posted so far. From Espresso Martinis to Spicy Margs, they’re the perfect accompaniment to that beach view.
🍓 New: Belgian Chocolate Fountain
Morelli’s Ice Cream Parlour
Indulge yourself at Morelli’s even more than usual. This week they announced their new Belgian chocolate fountain has arrived! Try out fresh strawberries dipped in delicious rich chocolate. Yes please.
🎟️ Various / More info
🥐 Farmers’ Market
Sun 10 May, 10am - 1pm / Bleak House
It’s the second Sunday of the month this weekend, which can only mean one thing: It’s Bleak House Farmers’ Market time! Head to their beautiful sea-view gardens to sample the stalls and local produce on offer and while away your Sunday.
🎟️ Free / More info
🍫 Truffle Making Workshop
Sat 9 May, 1pm - 3pm / Clarey’s Chocolates
Immerse yourself in the world of fine chocolate during this hands-on workshop, beginning with a guided tasting of chocolates from around the world. You’ll then learn the art of crafting silky ganache, flavouring and piping your own truffles to take home with you. If they make it that far that is.
🎟️ £65 / Book here
🥧 Pie Night
Thu 7 May, from 6pm / The Charles Dickens
In need of some comfort food? Every Thursday you can head down to the Dickens for a selection of pies, freshly made in-house. Choose from fish pie; chicken, leek and bacon; steak and ale; or the special of the day, all accompanied with a generous serving of their creamed potato, with sides available.
🎟️ £10 / Book here
🦐 Sharer Set Menu
Every Thu, 6pm - 9pm + Every Fri, 12pm - 3pm / Twenty Seven Harbour Street
A reminder that Twenty Seven Harbour Street always offers a sharer set menu every Thu evening and Fri lunch time for just £25, making it the perfect way to try out their tasty food. You can check out a sample menu here.
🎟️ £25 / Book here
📝 Quiz Night
Tue 5 May, 7pm / The Royal Albion Hotel
Go and test your knowledge at the Albion’s monthly quiz, held on the first Tue of every month. You can have tables of up to six, so choose your brain power wisely.
🎟️ £2 entry / More info
🤘 Jed
Sat 9 May, 9pm / Harpers
I may have seen Jed play at Harpers on numerous occasions, but each time is always as good as the last. Guaranteed to give you a rocking Saturday night, head to Harpers for your live music fix this weekend.
🎟️ Free
🎷 Starfire 98 Rockin’ Blues Night
Sun 10 May, 3pm / Legends Live Lounge
They only opened as a live music venue a few weeks ago, but we’ve been enjoying the eclectic line-up so far. If you’re into some rockin’ blues music, head on down to see Starfire 98. Weather permitting, hopefully that BBQ will be lit up again as well.
🎟️ Free / More info
🎸 Bands on the Sands: Blake Sonnet - Trio
Sun 10 May, 3pm / The Pavilion
Bands on the Sands is the gift that keeps on giving. This Sun you can enjoy al fresco drinks by the beach while Blake Sonnet - Trio entertains you on the outdoor stage.
🎟️ Free / More info
📚 Happy Reading Storytime
Every Fri, 9.30am - 10am / Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop
Join Happy Reading’s storytime sessions every Fri morning above Staple in Reading Street. Enjoy a different selection of stories each week and browse the beautiful books on sale at the same time. Staple pastries are an added bonus.
🎟️ Free / More info
🦀 Kinder Collective Storytime
Every Fri, 1pm / Kinder Collective
Storytime with Rebecca started back last week, and it’s now on every Fri in term times in their new Book Room. They may have a new day, time and location, but the warm welcome is just the same. Head there for stories, chats and a snack for the little ones.
🎟️ Free / More info
🎨 Craft Club
Every Sat, 10.30am - 12.30pm / Broadstairs Library
At a loose end with your children on a Saturday morning? Get crafty in these weekly family library sessions for children aged 5-11. No need to book, you can just drop-in.
🎟️ Free / More info
🛹 Scorcha Saturdays
Sat 9 May, various slots between 11am - 2pm / Broadstairs Skatepark
Riding high from completing their crowdfunder this week, Scorcha Skate School are holding their usual skateboarding and rollerskate lessons for various ages each Sat. They’re weather dependent, so it’s always worth checking their Insta page first.
🎟️ £9 / Book here
👥 Thanet Community Network Meet-Up
Tue 5 May, 10am / The Old Curiosity Shop
A place to share ideas about local causes and build community ties. They’ve previously discussed everything from Broadstairs Pancake Race, Litter Picks, sustainability and Surfers Against Sewage. Pop down to exchange ideas in a welcoming, friendly environment. All welcome, just drop-in.
🎟️ Free / More info
👟 Tuesday Run Club
Tue 5 May, 6.30pm / Tartar Frigate
Join the OverRun Project for this 5km run, which starts and finishes outside the Tartar Frigate. A slow, conversational paced run for everyone of all abilities, you can enjoy the route which takes in Broadstairs beach, heading towards Dumpton Gap, before going up the slope and back past the bandstand.
🎟️ Free / Sign up here
☯ New Qigong Class
Thu 7 May, 2pm - 3pm / St Peter’s Community Hall
(It’s pronounced chee-gong). New classes starting this week, teacher Dave Willis will guide you through Qigong for health – gentle exercises that use slow movements, deep breathing, and mental focus to boost energy and reduce stress.
🎟️ £5 / Book here
🧘♂️ Men’s Healing + Sound Bath Session
Thu 7 May, 6.30pm / Smiths Townhouse
This Nanda Healing men’s healing circle combines meditation, energy work, and sound to help men reset mentally, physically, and emotionally. Expect real connection, deep relaxation, and a chance to release what you’ve been holding onto. Leave feeling lighter, clearer, and back in control.
🎟️ £30 / DM to book
💎 Gemstone Intention Bracelet Making Workshop
Every Fri + Sat at 11am + 2pm / The White Room Meditation
A calming creative group activity with a difference. You’ll get to peruse a wide variety of labelled gemstone beads and have the energetic qualities that each gemstone holds explained to you, so you can choose the right gems to create your own personal intention bracelet. Booking is advised, only four spots are available each session.
🎟️ £25 / Book here
🏌️♀️ Swing Into Golf Event for Women
Sun 10 May, 1pm - 4pm / North Foreland Golf Club
Designed for women new to golf who are considering taking it up. You can join for an informal intro to the sport with expert tuition from their coaches, followed by nibbles and drinks in the club house. Interested? Email Sue at the link below.
🎟️ £10 payable on the day / Book here
Finally, 5 Things To Know…
Plantlet re-opens this week. Shop owner Izzi gave herself a much needed break to move house. But we’ve missed it, so we’re pleased to see the shop will be back open from this Wed 6 May. Her usual hours will then resume (Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm). Head there for all your green-fingered needs 🪴
It’s May, hooray! Which is great for beach lovers, but not so much for beach-loving dogs and owners. Pooches will no longer be allowed on some Broadstairs bays between the core hours of 10am-6pm from this Fri all the way until 30 Sep. Find out exactly where there’s restrictions all around Thanet on this handy map.
But thank goodness for Finxs. You’re still allowed to bring your dogs into their cafe if you bring them down the main steps and take them straight in. Just avoid the tables on the sand so they’re not actually on the beach. And you can of course bring your dogs down to the sands before 10am and after 6pm still.
Over on Don’t Miss Margate, you can enter a fab competition to win a family day out at Dreamland this summer, on any date of your choosing. You’ve got to be in it to win it, so enter while you still can.
Lastly, Smiths Townhouse are launching ‘Ralphs Bar’ in their courtyard next week. More details to follow in next week’s newsletter, but the launch is taking place on Sat 16 May from 4pm, complete with a DJ playing deep, soulful house.
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