Bit drizzley innit? Usually waits until after the kids break up from school, so maybe the sun will put his hat on then, or perhaps this will just continue until the rainy season in autumn; who can tell? One thing we can tell you though, there’s lots to occupy yourselves around these backwaters with this coming week, and here it all is…..
Don’t forget nothing is comprehensive, other events might well be added during the week as and when we discover them, so check in on our event calendar, for more info and links on these, updates and planning ahead.
Ongoing through the month, Marlborough Open Studios, countywide artist open studios, where you can invite yourself into many artist’s homes for free to see their work and what biscuits they have! Open Studios runs on the first four weekends in July between 11am and 5pm.
Running until the 8th July, Bradfordians’ Amadeus at the Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford-on-Avon.
Wednesday 5th:
Acoustic Jam at The Southgate, Devizes.
Christ Church Primary School Summer Concert at the Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford-on-Avon.
Starting today, running until Saturday 8th July, Henry VI at the Rondo Theatre in Bath; two Devizes actors in this, Lucy Upward and Ian Diddams, break a leg, guys!

Starting today, running until Friday 7th July, Wilkes Academy showcase at The Wyvern Theatre, Swindon.
Thursday 6th:
Live music every Thursday at The Tuppenny in Swindon, this week it’s The Rigmarollers.
The Nell Bryden Trio, plus support from Isabella Coulstock at Chapel Arts, Bath.
And hip hoppers fav, the Nass Festival kicks off all weekend at Shepton Mallet.
Friday 7th:
Alexander Kai exhibition at St Marys, Devizes runs until Sunday. Hope to have a preview piece up by Thursday on this, see poster.

DOCA Carnival Quiz at The Shambles in Devizes.
Innes Sibun is at The Southgate, Devizes.
Find a Music Weekender at The Barge, Honey-Street.
Shot by Both Sides at The Three Horseshoes, Bradford-on-Avon.
Moscow Drug Club at Chapel Arts, Bath.
Sefrial at Pound Arts, Corsham.
Moving Pictures (Rush Tribute) at The Vic, Swindon.
Funke and the Two-Tone Baby @ The Cheese & Grain, Frome.
Saturday 8th:
Lacock Scarecrow Trail begins.

Wessex Airscapes, an exhibit from the unique Anna Dillon at Wiltshire Museum starts,and runs until October.
But we hope to be at Editor’s Pick of Week, CrownFest at The Crown in Bishops Cannings. Be quick in getting a ticket for this, it may already be sold out. Preview HERE.

Chaos Brothers play The Three Crowns in Devizes.
Howlin Matt is at The Southgate, Devizes.
There’s a Family Festival at The Parade Cinema, Marlborough, with Ann Liu Cannon, The Zoots, Crystal Tides, The Vooz, Hip Route and Nothing Rhymes With Orange.
Chippenham Food & Drink Festival
Wilton Carnival
@Fest at The White Hart, Atworth. Plan of Action headline a Dorothy House Hospice Care fundraiser there.
Lunchtime Piano Recital with Andrew McCormack at Pound Arts, Corsham.
Hugh Pascall Quintet at Pound Arts, Corsham.
Bath Minerva Choir presents Feasts and Fables at Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford-on-Avon.
Dreamwave plays The Three Horseshoes, Bradford-on-Avon.
Miss Kel’s Academy’s The Best of British at The Wyvern Theatre, Swindon.
Chocolate Theatre’s Grease at Swindon Arts Centre.
Shepherd’s Pie play The Vic, Swindon.
Threshold’s Party In The Park at Old Town Gardens, Swindon, with an Abba tribute.
I Can’t Believe it’s not Buddy, Buddy Holly show at Chapel Arts, Bath.
Straighten Out, Stranglers Tribute at The Tree House, Frome.
Sunday 9th:
Model Folk plays The Three Horseshoes, Bradford-on-Avon.
Wiltshire Young Musicians Summer Festival from 1.30PM at Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford-on-Avon.
Tanwood Performing Arts’ Dancing On Sunshine at The Wyvern Theatre, Swindon.
Monday 10th:
Wizard of Oz Drawing Event at The Little Hop, Swindon.
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac at The Wyvern Theatre, Swindon.
Frome Festival begins, with Raghu Dixit at the Cheese & Grain.
Tuesday 11th:
Jazz Knights at The Royal Oak in Swindon has Gethin Liddington and the Dave Jones Quartet
Rhythm of the Dance at The Wyvern Theatre, Swindon.
And that’s all we have so far, do check into our event calendar for updates, and have a great week!






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