The Top Picks

Cambridge Film Festival / Various venues

In 1996, Christoper Nolan had a short film selected for the festival's programme, and the event continues to celebrate film of the past, present and future. From outdoor screenings in Grantchester Meadows to a cinematic experience in the Heong Gallery at Downing, from Casablanca to Dogtanian and the Three Muskhounds, there is a space and a film to delight everyone.

Until 27th October.

The Cambridge Festival of Ideas / Various venues

The 9th year of the festival offers talks from "Brining Listz's Sardanaple to Life" to "Putin's Russia: Dangerous or misunderstood?". Celebrating the arts, humanities, and social sciences, the event aims to engage the public to explore these areas in an inspiring way.

Until 27th October.

Treasures of the University Library / North Reading Room, University Library

Expert curators give 10 minute talks on the ancient treasures that are harboured within the library's walls: the Cairo Genziah is explored on Tuesday 25th, whilst Thursday 27th will feature the first book printed in the West.

10am, 12pm and 2pm on 25th and 27th October.

The Calendar

Saturday 22nd

Trinity Hall Concert: Anniversary of the Organ

Trinity Hall Chapel, 7:30pm

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Carsten Lund Organ (and launching the most recent college CD, 'The Young J. S. Bach'), the chapel of Trinity Hall is offering a £5 ticket price for students.

Visit: trinhall.cam.ac.uk

Sunday 23rd

Apple Day at the Botanic Garden

Cambridge University Botanic Garden, 10am-4pm.  

Featuring apple tasting and a marquee bursting with locally produced ciders, flavoured spirits and other edibles, the Botanic Garden basks in the delights of autumn. £3 for students with university ID. 

Visit: botanic.cam.ac.uk

Monday 24th

Talk: Experimental Film

Heong Gallery, Downing College, 3:30pm.

As part of the microcinema strand of the Cambridge Film Festival, lecturer Yvonne Salmon will chair a roundtable discussion on experimental film today, by reference to the fiftieth anniversary of the London Film-makers' Cooperative. Many of the filmmakers featuring in the microcinema strand will take part: catch their screenings on 23rd and 24th October at the Arts Picturehouse.

Visit: dow.cam.ac.uk

Film Night: Pan's Labryinth

Hot Numbers Coffee, 7pm.

For their monthly movie night, Hot Numbers Coffee are screening Guillermo Del Toro's fantasy-horror and serving a Spanish-inspired menu alongside it. 

Visit: hotnumberscoffee.co.uk

Tuesday 25th

Teahouse

ADC Theatre, 7.45pm

The ADC plays host to Chinese dramatist Lao She's production, which whilst popular at the time of its writing in 1957, came under attack during the Cultural Revolution, and was not widely performed until 1985. 

Visit: adctheatre.com

Wednesday 26th

Talk: Muslim prisoners' experiences in high security prisons

Chetwynd and Keynes Hall, King's College, 6pm

The University of Cambridge's Centre of Islamic Studies hosts this free talk exploring "security, religious freedoms, diversity and the role of state". Using in depth field research and the voices of Muslim prisoners, the Centre aims to educate and discuss in an informal and relaxed setting.  

Visit: kings.cam.ac.uk

Thursday 27th

Strike a Pose

Museum of Classical Archeology, 11am-12.30pm

In this workshop led by Cambridge-based charity Rowan, learn how to draw classical sculptures for an hour and a half. Part of the Cambridge Festival of Ideas. 

Visit: festivalofideas.cam.ac.uk

Friday 28th

GoGo Penguin

Cambridge Junction, 7pm.

This acoustic-electronic trio from Manchester, shortlisted for the Mercury Prize in 2014, are influenced by Massive Attack and Aphex Twin (as well as Manchester's moody streets). Hear their anthemic riffs for £16. 

Visit: junction.co.uk