> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.strangetourist.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (June 9-15) - URL: https://www.strangetourist.co.uk/things-to-do-in-thanet-and-beyond-this-week-june-9-15/ - Published: 2025-06-09T07:00:03.000Z - Updated: 2025-06-13T16:58:12.000Z - Description: Events and activities in Thanet, East Kent and London this week - Author: Strange Tourist - Tags: Things to do in Thanet and beyond, Things to do in Ramsgate, Things to do in Margate, Things to do in London, Things to do in East Kent, Things to do in Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Margate, London, Whitstable, Broadstairs **A weekend of Charles Dickens-inspired fun, Ramsgate Pride, the unveiling of the World's Funniest Fart and more.** Creative writing open mic night Writing in Progress is on at Margate Off Licence on Wednesday. [DM to book a spot](https://www.instagram.com/writinginprogress.margate/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk) or just go along to listen. Whitstable artist Catman and Fatboy Slim launch a new can design collaboration for the DJ’s coffee company Pepita at Thirty Nine Whitstable on Thursday. [Tickets (including collectable coffee tins) from £50](https://www.catmanartist.com/event-details/catman-fatboy-slim-live?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). Broadstairs-based Toki Doki will be taking over Mori Mori in Cliftonville on Thursday for a Japanese curry night. Email [hello@mori-mori.co.uk](mailto:hello@mori-mori.co.uk) to book a table. Neurodivergent Friends in Thanet launches a new monthly night called Creative Connection Club on Thursday. [Free tickets](https://ndft.org.uk/2025/05/29/creative-connection-club-found-sound-with-steph-dickinson-part-1/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). Film critic Ryan Gilbey discusses his new book It Used to be Witches: Under the Spell of Queer Cinema at the Fort Road Hotel on Thursday. [Free tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/it-used-to-be-witches-with-ryan-gilbey-tickets-1378531999319?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). New second hand clothing store Howiya on King Street in Margate holds an opening party 6-8pm on Friday. There’ll be drinks and snacks to enjoy while you peruse the racks. Margate Electronics will be at Margate Arts Club on Friday, with performances from Sculpture, Bülbül and Richard Pike. [Tickets £10](https://www.outsavvy.com/event/26885/margate-electronics-8?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). Broadstairs Dickens Festival runs from Friday to Sunday. Get down and party like it’s 1839\. [Find out more](https://www.broadstairsdickensfestival.co.uk/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). Ramsgate Pride is back for its second year on Saturday with various events planned around the town. [Register to join the march](https://www.outsavvy.com/event/27433/march-with-ramsgate-pride-2025?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). Margate Queer Library & Archive opens its doors with an all-day launch party on Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Find it at 7 Thanet Road in Cliftonville. The Crab Museum will name the World’s Funniest Fart at a ceremony on Saturday night. [Tickets £10](https://www.crabmuseum.org/store/p/fartaward?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). Warp Records takes over the Barbican in London on Saturday. [Full details](https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/series/a-warp-happening?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). Artists including David Shrigley and Noel Fielding take part in the Jealous Summer Show at St Michael’s Church in Shoreditch on Saturday and Sunday. Entry is £10 or free with a food bank donation. Iceage frontman Elias Rønnenfelt plays a matinee show at Where Else in Margate on Sunday at 4pm. [Tickets £14](https://www.gigantic.com/elias-r-nnenfelt-tickets/margate-where-else/2025-06-15-15-00?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). Want more? [Subscribe to our newsletter](https://www.strangetourist.co.uk/#/portal) for a hit of arts, culture and fun things to do around Thanet and beyond in your inbox every Saturday morning.