Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (May 10-18)

Stand up comedy, writers performing work in progress, live music, parent-friendly clubbing, wine tasting and more. Lots of things to do in Thanet and beyond this week.

Stand up comedian Amy Annette performs her new show thick skin at Where Else on Wednesday. Tickets £12. 

Writers read their latest work at new night Writing In Progress at Off Licence in Cliftonville on Wednesday night. Free entry.

Queer Fight Club launches free weekly self-defence classes for trans and queer people on Thursday. Book now. 

Design and paint your own tote bag with illustrator Kali Wilson at The Red Lion in Ramsgate on Thursday evening. It’s £25, with two cocktails included. Call 01843 586713 to book. 

Stand up comedian Ellie Taylor performs her new show Palavering to The Granville Theatre in Ramsgate on Friday. Tickets £23.65. 

Jeffrey Lewis performs at Where Else in Margate on Friday. Tickets are £22.87.

The PRAH record label is hosting a night at Margate Arts Club on Friday. Uh and Thoo will perform live. Tickets £7. 

Lido Stores in Margate holds a drinks reception on Saturday from 7-9pm to mark the opening of painter Julia Warr’s new exhibition, In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated. 

Kent winemakers will be in the spotlight at the Canterbury Wine Festival at Westgate Hall on May 16-17. Tickets £45. 

Sandwich pop-up Sarns will be back at Thao Thao in Margate Old Town on Saturday from 12-4pm. Last time they were there they sold out early, so don’t hang about. 

Multi-instrumentalist Mara Simpson will be performing live at Ark in Cliftonville on Saturday, May 17. Tickets £10. 

Kelly Lee Owens will be DJing at Faith In Strangers in Cliftonville on Saturday. Tickets £20.70. 

Family-friendly day rave Creche Out hosts an adults-only party at Ramsgate Musical Hall on Saturday starting and finishing early so that you can wake up fresh on Sunday morning. Tickets £5.