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Outdoor Entertainment in Cambridge

Make the most of summer days in the city’s beautiful open spaces. Organised by Cambridge City Council, Summer In The City is an exciting range of fun activities taking place from June to September in Cambridge.

Midsummer Fair is one of the country’s oldest and biggest travelling fun fairs and markets where you can enjoy candy floss, toffee apples and the thrill of the big white knuckle- ride. Jazz and Brass in the Parks is a series of six Sunday concerts throughout the summer weeks that take place in Cambridge’s beautiful leafy parks.

One of Summer In The City’s main highlights is of course the Big Weekend on Parker’s Piece! And this year’s is particularly special with UNISON, one of the country’s biggest unions, marking its 20th birthday by teaming up with Cambridge City Council to celebrate. Enjoy three days of free music and attractions at the UNISON Birthday Big Weekend. Everyone’s invited!

Make the most of what’s happening in this historic city this summer!

9 JuneFreddie and Friends New Orleans Jazz Men Cherry Hinton Hall Grounds30 June Jazz-Beans Jesus Green14 JulyHarmony in Harlem Jesus Green11 AugustSavoy Jazz Jesus Green25 AugustRoyston Town Band Cherry Hinton Hall Grounds8 SeptemberWaterbeach Brass Band Cherry Hinton Hall Grounds

Selected Sundays from June to September 3 – 5pm

From June to September there will be jazz and brass bands playing in Cambridge’s parks and open spaces for you to enjoy. Each event is entirely FREE, so just turn up, bring a picnic, enjoy the sounds and relax in the cooling summer breeze!

Summer In The City is organised by Cambridge City Council.General enquiries: 01223 457555email: boxoffice@cambridge.gov.uk

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UNISON’s 20th Birthday

Wednesday 19 – Monday 24 JuneMidsummer CommonThis ancient fair has been visiting the city’s Midsummer Common for over 800 years, making it one of the country’s oldest travelling fun fairs.

The first day of the fair sees the Mayor and other members of the Council continuing the age old tradition of parading and proclaiming the fair open by scattering pennies to the crowd. Come down at 6.30pm on the opening Wednesday evening for a truly special and historical spectacle.

Featuring all the rides associated with a traditional fun fair, and the very best white-knuckle rides, you can also expect the usual fun of the fair including candyfloss, hot dogs, toffee apples and more.

This is a great outing, whatever your age!

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Fair times: Wed 19 June 2.30pm – 11pm Historic civic procession and opening ceremony 6.30pm Thu 20 June 5pm – 11pmFri 21 June 2.30pm – 11pmSat 22 June 12 midday – 11pmSun 23 June 2pm – 9pmMon 24 June 5pm – 11pm

Friday 5 JulyMusic & FireworksParker’s Piece 6pm – 10.15pm UNISON, one of the country’s biggest unions, is marking its 20th birthday by teaming up with Cambridge City Council to celebrate with three days of free entertainment at the UNISON Birthday Big Weekend. It kicks off on Friday night with an evening of live music on the main stage, followed by a spectacular fireworks display to put everyone in the mood for a jam-packed weekend.

Main Stage – Live MusicThe MendManchester based 4-piece vocal group that produce, write, rap, sing, dance, you name it!John Coghlan’s QuoFeaturing original Status Quo drummer John Coghlan, the band will perform Status Quo hits and album favourites from the Coghlan years.Hot ChocolateOne of the most successful pop bands to come out of the 70s, hits include Emma, Disco Queen, You Sexy Thing and Everyone’s a Winner.

The Big Weekend FireworksAt 10pm enjoy the spectacular summer fireworks display.Artists subject to contract

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Saturday 6 JulyFamily Fun Day & MusicParker’s Piece 12 midday – 10pm

Main Stage Comperes – Star Radio presenters

ChYpPS Young Performers SetFeaturing: The Manz, 39 Steps, Critical, Boiling Point, Harry and the Bens, The State Line.

Cultural Arts United presents Bling Ya TingShowcasing the very best in local urban talent, featuring performances from the best of this year’s performers. Hosted by Lil’ D. Strawberry Fair Band Competition WinnerThe Simpletone – Playing a unique mixture of heavy and light melodic rock, think Jim Morrison fronting Pearl Jam!

Tor CesayWith a melodic flow and fiery feminine ways, Tor Cesay is flipping the rap game on its head.

Jacen Bruce & The Memphis UndergroundPerforming original music with the 50’s Rockabilly and country feel.

StumbleColWith their blend of blues played on homemade cigar box guitars, StumbleCol are fast becoming an internet sensation.

The BeatOne of the biggest bands of the 2-Tone movement, The Beat present a wall of sound that transcends time and ska fusion rhythms to ignite a crowd.

Kast Off KinksThe Kast off Kinks were put together in 1994 by Mick Avory, the original drummer of The Kinks. Expect all the hits including You Really Got Me, Tired of Waiting, Sunny Afternoon, Dead End Street, Waterloo Sunset, Lola, Apeman, Come Dancing and more.

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The UNISON Village – Sat & SunUNISON is proud to be the main sponsor for the Big Weekend and invites you to visit the UNISON Village over the weekend. There will be free tea and cake to celebrate their 20th Birthday, kids can meet Harry the Owl and enter the Ollie the Octopus competition, and there will also be a Cuban band on the Sunday. Find out about UNISON’s history and what they do, plus much, much more. The UNISON Village is the place to be with lots to do and see for all ages at the Big Birthday Weekend.

Grosvenor Sports ZoneParticipate in free activities including street football, 3x3 tournaments, football freestyling, multi-cultural mini world cup, ping pong parlour and a cricket factory led by the English Cricket Board. Plus inflatable football pitches, soccer cage, football tricks from SBX, a giant football heliosphere trapeze from The Dream Engine and a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Football Association club rules. Supported by local developer Grosvenor.

The Fun Lab Supported by ARM 12pm – 5pm Enjoy some great science activities with the University of Cambridge! Get a little messy making a fossil imprint, meet the beasts from the Museum of Zoology, match the skulls to the skeleton, build a giant ground sloth, explore the world of creepy crawlies and make a glowing firefly to take home with you. Supported by local technology company ARM.

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Sunday 7 July

International Day & Cambridge MelaParker’s Piece 12 midday – 8pm

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Saturday 6 July

Family Fun Day & MusicParker’s Piece 12 midday – 10pm

The UNISON Birthday Big Weekend concludes on Sunday with a vibrant and relaxing day of international music and culture. Enjoy the fourth Cambridge Mela, celebrating Asian culture, as well as the International area which offers a completely different experience of culture from three different parts of the world.

International Area With its own great atmosphere, this area will feature DJs, bands and dance from three different continents that have influenced modern music and culture worldwide.

Cambridge MelaOne of the city’s most popular summer events, the Cambridge Mela is now in its fourth year and one of the most up and coming in the country. There will be two marquees plus the Cambridge Mela Main Stage with music and dance from top national and local acts. The Mela Community Marquee and Mela Traders’ Marquee will feature Asian arts and crafts, fashion and delicious food!

. Pop up Art Gallery Interactive unusual art workshops and activities, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Football Association club rules. Artwork produced on the day will not only be exhibited in the marquee gallery but will also be on show at a Changing Spaces exhibition on King Street in August.

Dance TentEnjoy street dance, Indian dance, ballroom dancing and much more.

The Full English Folk Marquee A fantastic folk-flavoured day for all ages, packed with free opportunities to get stuck into craft activities, song and dance. Supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Cinema TentThe Cinema Tent with Cambridge Film Trust will be showing free feature films, shorts and community films.

Food Hall Supported by RidgeonsEnjoy delicious produce from artisan breads to chilli products and watch the final of the Cambridge Bake Off, where the three remaining contestants will be revealing their Celebration Cakes. Watch them assemble their masterpieces and find out who will be crowned Cambridge Master Amateur Cake Baker! Supported by local family business Ridgeons.

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UNISON BIRTHDAY BIG WEEKEND TRAVEL INFORMATION Queen Anne Terrace, Grafton Centre and Grand Arcade car parks. We recommend the use of public transport. For Park & Ride please visit:www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/transport /around/park-ride or call 01223 845561 for up-to-date information. If taking the bus please use any route that goes to either Emmanuel Street or Drummer Street Bus Station. For bus information go to www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/transport/around/buses

Sat 8 JuneMike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells ‘For Two’ Sat 15 JuneMilos Karadaglic plays RodrigoOne of the hottest properties in classical music.Mon 17 JuneSteve WinwoodThur 20 JuneGeorge Thorogood and the DestroyersFri 21 – Sun 23 JuneNickelodeon’s Dora The Explorer Live!Sun 7 JulyStagecoach Theatre Arts CambridgeFri 19 JulyDylan Moran Headlining Cambridge Comedy FestivalMon 9 – Tue 10 SeptJason ManfordThur 12 SeptRoy Orbison and FriendsSat 14 SeptClass of 77From The Jam, The Blockheads and Boomtown Rats’ Roberts and CroweThur 26 SeptLive_Transmission – Joy Division ReworkedOrchestral combined with rock and digital imagery playing music inspired by Joy Division Sat 28 SeptSixties GoldFri 4 OctHitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show Live!Sat 5 OctThe Magic of Motown Mon 7 OctAl StewartWed 9 OctFascinating Aida Thur 10 OctThree PhantomsSat 12 OctBastille SOLD OUTSun 13 OctTom Odell

Wed 16 OctAlison MoyetThur 17 OctTchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Moscow RadioFri 18 OctSandi ToksvigSun 20 OctJimmy Carr Mon 21 – Tue 22 OctBill Bailey Thur 24 OctDeaf HavanaMon 28 – Tue 29 OctAliens Love UnderpantsWed 30 OctAn Evening with Julian Lloyd Webber and FriendsThur 31 OctBryan FerryFri 1 NovSteve HackettSat 2 NovJools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues OrchestraSun 3 NovBlueWed 6 NovSally MorganThur 7 NovBill Wyman's Rhythm Kings Sun 10 NovReginald D. HunterThur 14 NovGreg DaviesFri 15 NovEd Byrne Mon 18 NovBilly BraggSat 23 NovMadeleine PeyrouxMon 25 NovTexasTue 26 NovCzech National Symphony OrchestraWed 27 NovShow of HandsThur 28 NovReady Steady Cook

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On July 1st it will be 20 years since UNISON was created

Come and join us at the

UNISON Birthday Big Weekend

5-7 July

Fireworks, music, tea and cakes

for more Information or to join UNISON go to www.unisoneastern.org.uk

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25, 26, 27, 28 July 2013 Cherry Hinton Hall

cambridge comedy festival 30 SHOWS 6 DAYS 4 VENUES

Tuesday 16th - Sunday 21st July 2013The festival returns to Cambridge with some of the biggest names

in comedy, performing previews of their new shows before Edinburgh and beyond. PLUS Great kids shows for all the family

Tickets start at £6.50 www.cambridgecomedyfestival.com

Friday 19th July

Comedy Gala Showat the corn exchange

Dylan MoranRich Wilson

Jo Caulfield

Glenn WoolA ‘Best of ’ Gala Show celebrating 10 years of Jesterlarf Comedy Club

TICKETS: £20/£15 www.cambridgecomedyfestival.com

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Your quick guide to what’s on:

Jazz & Brass in the ParksSunday 9 June • Cherry Hinton Hall GroundsFreddie and Friends New Orleans Jazz Men Sunday 30 June • Jesus GreenJazz-BeansSunday 14 July • Jesus GreenHarmony in Harlem Sunday 11 August • Jesus GreenSavoy Jazz Sunday 25 August • Cherry Hinton Hall GroundsRoyston Town Band Sunday 8 September • Cherry Hinton Hall GroundsWaterbeach Brass Band

Midsummer Fair & Market Wed 19 – Mon 24 June • Midsummer Common

The UNISON Birthday Big WeekendFriday 5 July • Parker’s Piece 6pm – 10.15pm Music & FireworksSaturday 6 July • Parker’s Piece Midday – 10pm Family Fun Day & MusicSunday 7 July • Parker’s Piece Midday – 8pm International Day & Cambridge Mela

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Summer In The City Access InformationParker’s PieceWheelchair accessible. Disabled toilets on site.Disabled viewing area available. Midsummer Common Wheelchair accessible. Disabled toilets on site.Cherry Hinton Hall GroundsWheelchair accessible. Some toilets accessible to wheelchairs (RADAR Key).Jesus GreenWheelchair access from Park Street or Victoria Avenue.For parking info visit: www.cambridge.gov.uk/parkingFor public transport info visit www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/transport

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