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SpotlightMusicHalloween Disintegration Special!
21:00£5
Exeter CavernMusicExeter Cavern's gothic club night plays songs by Bauhaus, The Cure and Sisters of Mercy, along with Halloween hits. Fancy dress is encouraged, and it suits fans of goth and alternative music.
SpotlightActivitiesBristol Alternative Market - Exeter Edition
Sat 31 Oct11:00Free
Exeter Corn ExchangeFood & DrinkA market of one-of-a-kind artists, taxidermy and entomology, D&D and TTRPG supplies, and vintage and alternative clothing. For alternative culture fans, in an accessible and inclusive space for all.
SpotlightComedyLaura Lexx
Sat 31 Oct20:00£5–£9
Exeter PhoenixComedyMulti award-winning comedian Laura Lexx's new show about a ten-year marriage, in which your partner sees every bad idea and still says they love you. For fans of personal, witty stand-up.

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Friday 30 October · 22 events listed

Activities10:00
10:00
The Pikachu Art AdventureA drop-in activity for Pokémon fans of all ages, marking the 30th anniversary of the Trading Card Game. Visitors look at 30 Pikachu cards, each illustrated by a different artist, and design their own Pikachu card.Killerton HouseOther
Activities10:00

On now

Exeter Contemporary OpenExeter PhoenixArt & Exhibitions
Until Sat 31 OctOpen Mon–Sat, 10am–5.30pm (galleries)Free
Roman Exeter and the Seaton Down Hoard gallery handlingRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art GalleryArt & Exhibitions
Until Wed 16 Dec8 dates, 10:30 and 13:30Free
What do you collect? The Deaf Academy: Deaf technology through the agesRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art GalleryArt & Exhibitions
Until Sun 7 FebOpen Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm

This weekend

Picked by the editor, Fri 30 Oct – Sun 1 Nov

31SatMusicDutty Moonshine Big Band: Second Distillation Tour
19:30
The Great HallMusicDutty Moonshine Big Band's new tour mixes electronic production, live instruments, jazz, hip hop and bass music with big-band energy and brand-new songs. Support comes from Tankus. For fans of genre-blending live bands.
01SunMusic

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Thursday 5 November

19:00

Editor's pick

Psychadelic Porn Crumpets

The Lemon GroveMusic

An Australian band from Perth blending sprawling psych-pop, prog rock and heavy garage riffs, with a fourth album that marked a big step in their evolution. Suits fans of psychedelic and heavy rock.

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Clubs that welcome newcomers

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Double Double Toil and Trouble - Herbology LessonSt Nicholas PrioryFamily

Activities10:30

Family

10:3012:3014:30

LEGO Robot ClubExeter LibraryFamily

Activities11:00

11:00

Shadow Puppet WorkshopEmmanuel HallTalks & Workshops

Meetups14:00

Community

14:00£5

Age UK Exeter Tea DanceWonford Community CentreCommunity£5

Arts14:00

14:00£38

Introduction to Natural dying with Pigment Organic DyesExeter PhoenixArt & Exhibitions£38

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A Sense of Colour

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art GalleryArt & Exhibitions

Until Sun 21 MarOpen Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pmFree

Musical moments around the world – Under 5sRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art GalleryFamily

Until Wed 21 JulWednesdays in term time, 12:15£3–£9

Charmaine Watkiss: From the ones who came before…Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art GalleryArt & Exhibitions

Until Sun 10 OctOpen Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pmFree

Everything on now

Stornoway

19:30£25

Exeter PhoenixMusic

This band, whose melodic, carefully arranged songs were recorded in places from campervans to chapels, is joined by Alice Boyd, whose solo set moves between folk, ambient and experimental sound. Suits fans of uplifting, melodic songwriting.

This weekend's full calendar

Saturday 7 November

19:30

£15

Editor's pick

Beardyman

Exeter PhoenixMusic

A beatboxer and live looper who improvises studio-quality dance music in real time with a self-built music production system. Suits fans of live electronic music and beatboxing.

Friday 13 November

19:30

£27.50

Editor's pick

Republica – 30 years of Ready To Go!

Exeter PhoenixMusic

Nineties band Republica, fronted by Saffron, mark 30 years of Ready To Go with a 20-date UK tour. Suits fans of 90s Britpop and techno-pop, and of the female-fronted bands of that era.

Psychadelic Porn CrumpetsThe Lemon GroveMusic
Thu 5 Nov19:00
An Australian band from Perth blending sprawling psych-pop, prog rock and heavy garage riffs, with a fourth album that marked a big step in their evolution. Suits fans of psychedelic and heavy rock.
BeardymanExeter PhoenixMusic
Sat 7 Nov19:30£15

Everything on the calendar

Sat09:30

Aimed at over-55s but open to anyone over 18 of any gender; previous rugby experience isn't required.

Flamenco with Karina GraciaExeter Phoenix, Bradninch Place, Gandy StreetFlamencoSat10:30Beginners' classes need no experience; check with Karina before your first class in case of date changes.

Sideshore Swim ClubSideshore, Queen's Drive, ExmouthSea swimmingSun09:00Yes: suits everyone from ‘a seasoned swimmer’ to someone ‘trying cold-water dipping for the first time’.

5Rhythms ExeterSt Thomas Church Hall, Church Road, St Thomas5RhythmsSun18:00‘A welcoming class for both beginners and experienced dancers’; no dance steps needed.

Westbank Health WalksPinhoe SurgeryHealth walkMon09:30Anyone can turn up and join in; no need to book.

Net4All Social NetballSt James School, Summer Lane, indoor courtsNetballMon19:00Ladies sessions are for people trying netball for the first time, returning after a break, or wanting a no-commitment…

Kadampa Meditation Centre ExeterKadampa Meditation Centre, 55 Union RoadMeditationTue11:30All classes suit complete beginners; no need to be Buddhist; classes are self-contained so you can drop in; chairs…

Exeter Chess ClubHeavitree Social ClubChessTue17:30‘Visitors and new members are always welcome’; non-members can attend three club nights as guests.

All clubs and volunteering

20:00

Editor's pick

Devon Philharmonic Orchestra: Mahler’s Symphony No. 6

Exeter CathedralMusic

Conducted by Ben Voce, this concert presents Gustav Mahler's Sixth Symphony with an orchestra. Suited to listeners who enjoy large-scale symphonic music and want to hear it played live.

Republica – 30 years of Ready To Go!

Exeter PhoenixMusic

Fri 13 Nov19:30£27.50

Devon Philharmonic Orchestra: Mahler’s Symphony No. 6Exeter CathedralMusic

Fri 13 Nov20:00

Conducted by Ben Voce, this concert presents Gustav Mahler's Sixth Symphony with an orchestra. Suited to listeners who enjoy large-scale symphonic music and want to hear it played live.

Cinema

Ghosts: The Possession of Button House
Exeter PicturehouseFilm
- 12:45
- 17:45
Wicker
Exeter PhoenixFilm
- 13:00
- 18:00
Exeter PicturehouseFilm
Whisper of the Heart
Exeter PhoenixFilm
- 15:30
Ken Russell's The Devils
Exeter PicturehouseFilm
- 20:15
Primetime
Exeter PicturehouseFilm
- 20:30
Scream
Exeter PhoenixFilm
- 20:30

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