Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (August 11-17)

Things to do in Thanet and London this week, including music, photography and theatre

A man reaches up to the camera with a paintbrush. Behind him is a large painting featuring fish.
Chali 2na plays Olby's this week. Photo: Chali 2na

Art, theatre, photography, music and more. Here's our pick of things to do this week.

Megan Metcalf Studio is opening a pop-up at Margo Shop on Addington Street, Ramsgate from Tuesday to Saturday. Launch and late-night shopping on Thursday from 5-8pm.

Actor Tom Cray performs his new one-person play Top16 at Cliftonville’s Tom Thumb Theatre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets £15.50.

An exhibition of rare Blondie photographs and memorabilia opens at the Barbican Music Library in London on Thursday, running until January 5. Full details.

The brilliant Dinosaur World Live will be at Canterbury’s Marlowe Theatre from Friday to Sunday. Book tickets

Jurassic 5 legend Chali 2na plays Olby’s in Margate on Saturday. Tickets £24.45.

The launch party for a new cassette compilation featuring local bands Fruit Band, Big Woes, Jolt and Debdepan takes place at Where Else in Margate on Saturday. Ticket and cassette bundle £15.97.

Craft brewery Indie Rabble will be taking over the Fermentorium in Ramsgate on Sunday afternoon with a Q&A and beer tasting. Tickets £25. DM to book.

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