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# Things to do in Thanet: TKE Studios, Mergate, The Repair Cafe, Seashore Safari, Sandcastles
- URL: https://www.strangetourist.co.uk/thanet-the-studios-the-repair-cafe-seashore-safari-sandcastles/
- Published: 2024-06-01T06:00:25.000Z
- Updated: 2024-10-18T21:15:59.000Z
- Description: Ted Rogers in conversation with Tracey Emin, Margate Film Festival, pub quizzes, the mermaid parade, a seashore safari, and more
- Author: Strange Tourist
- Tags: Things to do in Broadstairs, Things to do in Margate, Things to do in Ramsgate, Things to do in Thanet and beyond

**Upcoming events in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs.**

**TKE Studios** presents **Metropolis MMXXIV** Premiere, a “corporate lullaby” and art film directed by TKE Studios **Performance Artist in Residence Ted Rogers** and an **In Conversation with Tracey Emin**. On **Saturday, June 8**, at **8pm,** [**tickets**](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tke-studios-presents-metropolis-premiere-in-conversation-with-tracey-emin-cbe-ra-tickets-914063126417?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&ref=strangetourist.co.uk) **£15** 

**Margate Film Festival** is the look out for shorts, features and moving images for this year’s festival, held in **November.** **Submissions** are open to all levels of filmmaker. For more details at [**filmfreeway.com**](https://filmfreeway.com/MargateFilmFestival?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). Not a filmmaker but love film nonetheless? They’re also on the lookout for **advisory committee members**. [**margatefilmfestival.co.uk**](https://margatefilmfestival.co.uk/opportunities/advisory-committee-members/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk)

**The Shakespeare** in Margate have their **last pub quiz before summer** takes over, on **Tuesday, June 4.** **DM to book** a table, it starts at **7.30pm** and it’s **£2.50**. Get in quick if you fancy, because apparently it’s booking up. [**instagram.com/theshakespearemargate**](https://www.instagram.com/theshakespearemargate/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk)

[**Mergate**](https://www.mergate.co.uk/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk) **Mermaid Parade**, **Saturday, June 1**. In broad brushstrokes, there’s free kids facepainting at **Guesthouse no.42 10am-12pm**, the parade at 2pm before shows, performances, and activities at **Margate Leisure, Bugsy and Faith in Strangers at 3pm**, then the **ball, at Faith in Strangers from 9pm**. 

**Mergate Beach Clean, Sunday, June 2 at 2pm**. Head to **Margate Main Sands** and meet at the blue and white beach hut opposite Arlington House. 

Another **pub quiz, Mr Ted’s Queasy Rider**. Expect at some point in the night to **draw a fake vagina and dress up in a garbage bag**. It’s fun. It’s doing the Thanet rounds. Find it in **Ramsgate at The Pub on Tuesday, June 11**, **Margate at The Rose in June on Wednesday, June 12**, **Broadstairs at Neptunes Hall on Thursday, June 13** [DM](https://www.instagram.com/p/C7gPM2LCGwA/?img%5Findex=2&ref=strangetourist.co.uk) to book. **£2**

**Ramsgate Handmade and Vintage Fair** is on **Sunday, June 2**. Running **11am-4pm**, you can treat yourself to knick-knacks, preserves, jewellery, art, plants, and lovely things like that. Find it at **Harbour Parade**.

Bring your busted bike or electronics or your holey clothes to **The Repair Cafe** in **Ramsgate**. Running one **Sunday a month at Radford House**, the old fire engine hall, give your old broken junk new life by fixing it instead of chucking it and creating waste. This month’s on **Sunday, June 9**, suggested **£2.50** **donation**, **time - TBA**, find more **details** [**here**](https://www.facebook.com/events/412176938118229)

**Families with kids aged 4-11** can **explore Stone Bay’s chalky shoreline** and rockpool wildlife on the **World Ocean Day Seashore Safari** on **Saturday, June 8**. It starts at **8am**, goes for **1.5 hours**, and there’s a **suggested £2.50 pp** **donation** involved. Book, and find more information at [**eventbrite.co.uk**](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-ocean-day-2024-seashore-safaris-stone-bay-broadstairs-tickets-900144405147?ref=strangetourist.co.uk)

**Brighter Days market** is on at **Pierremont Hall today, Saturday, June 1, 11am-3pm**. **There’s lots of nice stuff** from local makers, artists and designers, like handcrafted jewellery, pottery, seaside-inspired art, ceramics and textiles. **Pierremont Park, Broadstairs CT10 1JX**

**Live out your Point Break fantasy at** [**Kent Surf School**](https://kentsurfschool.co.uk/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk) **at Viking Bay**, which has group and individual classes for adults and kids at a beach that’s ideal for beginners. Also good for sup and kayaking.