ART
Fine Art Exhibition 
Take a stroll to Cambridge Book and Print Gallery, tucked on the outskirts of town on Newnham Road, and browse through their marvellous collection of fine art and illustrations. For anyone with a love of children's illustrations, the collection includes John Ryan originals of Captain Pugwash, Edward Ardizzone's beautiful pen and inks, and Nick Butterworth's pencil drawings of Percy the Park Keeper. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm -- Fiona Scoble, Art Editor
3 Generations of Art 
The new exhibition at Royston Museum begins on Saturday 13th June. Three Generations of Artists features work by Rae Cook, Emily Cook and Richard Johnson and lasts until Saturday 8th August.
Sculpture at Jesus 
You can't fault a stroll through the college gardens in summer, but a new outdoor exhibition at Jesus College makes it even more appealing. Combining new sculptures and installations with key works from major artists Antony Gormley, Anthony Caro, and Anselm Kiefer, this exciting exhibition shouldn't be missed. 22nd June - 28th Sept, Admission to College grounds runs from 10am-8pm -- Fiona Scoble, Art Editor
Open Studios 
There's a chance for a bit of cultural snooping all through July with Cambridge Open Studios. Artists of all media around Cambridgeshire open up their studios to the public every weekend this month. Browse through their work, see their techniques first hand, or even just have a chat with the person behind the work. See their website www.cambridgeopenstudios.co.uk for details of artists involved and dates and locations of studios taking part. -- Fiona Scoble. Art Editor
BUSINESS
CINEMA
Public Enemies 
Miami Vice creator Michael Mann's period films always invite curiosity, not least because Mann seems so at home with gleaming urban crimescapes as in Heat. So an attempt to tackle depression era gangster John Dillinger and the G-Man out to collar him should prove irresistible, not least because it pits Johnny Depp against Christian Bale. Most cinemas from Friday 3rd July. -- David Perilli, Cinema Editor
CLASSICAL & JAZZ
Live Modern Jazz 
This week local sax luminary Andy Bowie's Sunday night session celebrates its first birthday since it moved across the street from The Elm Tree to The Cricketers. Along with the Monday jam session run by trumpeter Paul Stubbs, this pub often hosts music of the highest order on these nights, delightfully varied according to who drops in on the night, but always engaging and always free (to enter, listen and enjoy). The Cricketers, Melbourne Place, Sundays: Andy Bowie. Mondays: Paul Stubbs. 8.30pm onwards. Free admission. -- David Ellingham, Jazz Editor
Jazz Jam 
The regular Monday night 'jam' sessions at the Cricketers go from strength to strength under trumpeter Paul Stubb's aegis. Even as we head into a full blown summer heatwave the band has been cooking up a storm lately. Drawing an excellent rhythm section from committed local pro and semi-pro players, fronted by a mix of keen regulars and young talent, for the price of a pint you can enjoy the spectacle in this friendly backstreet local. Highly recommended. -- David Ellingham, Jazz Editor
Sunday Evening Jazz 
Sunday evening jazz at The Chequers in Fordham. Gigs start at 8pm and both the English and Indian menus are available.
Open Air Concerts 
Different brass and town bands play each week at Riverside Park, Huntingdon. See website for line up. Organised by The Arts Service of Huntingdon District Council. Free entry, just turn up with a rug, some picnic seats or sit on the grass Sun 28th June, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
The Nagata Quartet 
Join the Nagata Quartet for an evening of Haydn, Beethoven and Schubert at Clare College on Saturday 4th July at 7.30pm. Comprising Tetsuumi Nagata, John Doig, Arthur Bedouelle and Ella Rundle the string quartet was formed in 2007 at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. -- Mike Levy, Classical Music Editor
Cantilena Singera 
A concert of folk songs, madrigals and contemporary choral music from the Cantilena Singers. All Saint's Church, Landbeach on Saturday 11th July.
EATING OUT
FAMILY
Endless Forms 
Running for a few months yet is the exhibition, Endless Forms: Charles Darwin, Natural Science and the Visual Arts. This extremely broad and diverse exhibition relates Darwin's scientific theories to the visual arts of the nineteenth century, and you can see it at the Fitzwilliam Museum. Plus, on Saturday 4th July you can 'join the international crochet colony' while looking at how science, art and maths fuse in a crocheted coral reef! From 11am - 1pm and 2 -4pm -- Thelma Mort, Family Editor
Hinxton Watermill 
Adjust to a gentler pace of life this Sunday 7th June at an open day at Hinxton Watermill. Open days are held on the first Sunday of every month throughout the summer and it's the ideal opportunity to explore this site which has likely had a mill in one form or another since the Norman conquest.
Archaeology Fun 
Royston & District Musuem runs another of its popular Archaeology Family Fun Days this Saturday 4th July. Once again James Dilley and his family will be demonstrating archaeological techniques, giving flint knapping displays, identification any finds you may have and more. Entry is free, though there my be a small charge made for some activities.
Wendens Ambo Fete 
Wimbledon's on, the sun's shining and - best of all - there's a fete on in Wendens Ambo near Saffron Walden on Saturday 4th July! Taking place from midday until 4pm at The Wick there will be a chariot race, hay bale maize, tug-of-war, grizzly historic tour of Wenden, stalls and games, the GladUAteUs BBQ, teas, and a beer tent.
Newmarket Carnival 
It's carnival time again in Newmarket so let's hope the weather stays good for the usual mix of floats, steam engines, old cars, and children's entertainments. From 1pm on Saturday 4th July at 1pm at The Severals. Free -- Stephen Nicholson, Newmarket Editor
Strawberry Fayre 
Ramsey presents an afternoon of fun and entertainment for the whole family this Sunday 5th July from 1-5pm! Arena attractions include Peterborough Highland Pipe Band, synchronised kite display, a high flying cheerleading squad, motorbike display (including mini motorbikes), a selection of side stalls, crafts, classic cars, bar, BBQ and of course a strawberry fair wouldn't be a complete without a traditional strawberry teas stall! -- Katherine Brice, Huntingdon Editor
1930s House Party 
Turn back the clock to the 1930s at a period style House Party at Anglesey Abbey & Gardens on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July.
FEATURES
FOOD AND WINE
Wine masterclass 
Portuguese superstar winemaker João Ramos will be tutoring a tasting session with Grape Session on Friday 10th July at the Active Business Centre in Bury St Edmunds.
GIGS & CLUBS
Fat Cat Comedy Club 
The Fat Cat Comedy Club presents its last outing for the summer with Paul Tonkinson headlining on Sunday 14th June at the Bury St Edmunds Corn Exchange. The self-confessed professional northerner leads the bill at the regular comedy nights alongside Tony Law and Simon Bligh.
Independent´s Day 
On Saturday 4th July there's an Independent's Day (geddit?) at The Portland Arms featuring a positive plethora of hardcore, noise-core, punk and general guitar-based noise of the loud and heartfelt variety. With 12 bands playing between 2 - 11pm for between £10 - £13 (earlier arrival = cheaper doors) it sounds quite unmissably bargainous... -- Holly Davies, Gigs Editor
Dance Island 2009 
East Anglia's biggest dance music festival returns on Saturday 4th July to a field just outside of Ely. A throbbing 15 hours of music will help revellers in celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the second summer of love way back in 1989. Expect The Shapeshifters and Plump DJs to join headliners Chicane Live, Pendulum DJ set and MC Jakes.
MEMBER UPDATE
SPORTS & OUTDOOR
Net Practice 
England and the West Indies today kick-off a massive summer of cricket culminating with the 20/20 World Cup and the Ashes against the old enemy Australia. If you fancy getting into the nation's summer game or fetching the whites, which haven't been worn for years, down from the attic come along to net practice every Wednesday at Leys School, Trumpington Road Cambridge NCI Cricket Club, 6.15 to 8.15pm, £4, first session FREE -- Robert Coe, Sports Editor
Jesus Green Lido 
Summer in Cambridge just wouldn't be the same without slipping on the swim suit, slapping on the sun cream and taking the plunge at Jesus Green lido. At 100 yards it is one of the longest outdoor swimming pools in Europe. Despite being almost 100 years old and badly in need of an overhaul it remains one of the jewels in the crown of any Cambridge summer. Open until 12th Sept -- Rob Coe, Sports Editor
Richard Dunwoody 
Racing legend Richard Dunwoody begins his 1000 mile charity walk this week. He will be walking the same mile on the Bury rd for the next 42 days and will be joined by various celebs on the way so be sure to support him. Bury Road, From Fri 29th May -- Stephen Nicholson, Newmarket Editor
Bee There 
Scientists have at last discovered what makes bees fly. Apparently it's by having rigid wings up front and flexible wings at the rear! On Saturday there is the opportunity to visit the Bee Border at the Cambridge Botanic Garden and learn about the flowers that bees like. The kids can make their own model bee to take home and contribute to some bee sculptures to decorate a bee border. Sat 4th July, drop-in all day, normal admission charges apply -- Robert Coe, Sports & Outdoors Editor
STUDENTS & YOUTH
THEATRE
Hotbed Festival 
Hotbed celebrates the unique energy and excitement of brand new plays. Every year, some of the UK´s finest writers, directors and performers stage an exciting programme of new work over ten days. Until Saturday 4th July.
King Lear 
Shakespeare's turbulent and mesmerising tragedy King Lear comes to Wandlebury Country Park from Thurs 2nd to Sat 11th July, taking the form of a walkaround performance through the woodland and meadows of Wandlebury, mapping its hero's journey from civilization to destitution. Let's just hope the weather doesn't get too involved in the storm scenes. No seating - bring a cushion or folding chair. -- Fiona Scoble, Theatre Editor
Vagina Monologues 
Ladies: make your privates the matter of public discussion this weekend at the Vagina Monologues at the Bury Theatre Royal on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th July. This witty and moving collection of tales gathered from women around the world gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories. Starring Suzanne Shaw and Tameka Empson. Men very welcome too.