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October 2023
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  Events for October 2023
  • Classic Drive and Ride In Day
    Join lots of proud classic vehicle owners as they bring private their vehicles to display outside the Lakeland Motor Museum. Bring your own classic, or simply turn up to view the 100s on display. This FREE event has a real-festival atmosphere with 100s of classic cars, motorbikes, vans and trucks on display. The Museum is open too (discount admission for classic owners) and the riverside cafe is open all day. Everyone welcome!
    VENUE: Lakeland Motor Museum
    DATE:  7th October 2023
    TIME: 10:00 - 14:00
  • Pete Firman: TrikTok
    Pete is an award-winning performer who is not to be missed live. Expect an evening of jaw-dropping magic and laugh-out-loud comedy. TrikTok takes Pete's magic from the small screen to the stage and gives audiences a chance to see his critically acclaimed magical skills in the flesh.
    VENUE: Brewery Arts
    DATE:  7th October 2023
    TIME: 19:30 - 22:30
  • What the Dickens? The Telling
    A brand new theatre piece with music by Clare Norburn, soundtracked by colourful Victorian popular songs and street music, haunting carols and lively folk dance music. The life of Charles Dickens becomes strangely entangled with that of his famous character Scrooge in this brand-new piece of theatre.
    VENUE: The Coro
    DATE:  12th October 2023
    TIME: 07:30 - 09:30
  • Jesca Hoop
    California-born but now based in Manchester, Jesca Hoop is a musician's, musician. Discovered by Tom Waits, and brought on tour by Peter Gabriel to sing in his band, it was a phone call from Elbow's Guy Garvey that saw her move to the UK. Order of Romance is a record that fortifies her position as one of the most striking and original voices in contemporary music. Order of Romance is Hoop's most intricate and finely balanced album to date.
    VENUE: Brewery Arts
    DATE:  12th October 2023
    TIME: 19:30 - 22:30
  • Cara Dillon - Coming Home
    Few singers are as celebrated and revered as Cara Dillon. Known for her captivating live performances she seldom fails to leave audiences spellbound with her breathtaking voice and emotional delivery. Cara effortlessly blurs the lines between spoken word and song to stunning effect, bringing to life profoundly personal memories. This show will see Cara singing and sharing like never before. Skillfully weaving songs from her catalogue throughout the set, join Cara and her band as she shares a truly unique collection of poems accompanied by original music written by Sam Lakeman.
    VENUE: Brewery Arts
    DATE:  14th October 2023
    TIME: 19:30 - 22:30
  • Ria Lina: Riawakening
    In the aftermath of a global pandemic, comedian and scientist, Ria Lina has had a Riawakening and sees the world differently. In her highly anticipated debut tour, Ria tackles the issues of coming out of a global pandemic, the new normal, divorce, dating in a new digital world, motherhood, and what it really means to be a woman.
    VENUE: Brewery Arts
    DATE:  14th October 2023
    TIME: 20:00 - 22:30
  • Jason Byrne: The Ironic Bionic Man
    Jason Byrne is returning to Brewery Arts following a sell-out performance at the venue in 2022, this time with brand-new material for The Ironic Bionic Man.
    VENUE: Brewery Arts
    DATE:  19th October 2023
    TIME: 19:30 - 22:00
  • Langdale Marathon and Half
    A beautiful, challenging marathon course set in England's most spectacular mountain scenery. With some steep climbs with gradients raching 1:3 in places, The Langdale Marathon and half have a reputation as being the toughest road marathon events in the UK. However the friendly atmosphere attracts both seasoned runners and those looking for their next challenge on a beautiful course.
    VENUE: New Dungeon Ghyll
    DATE:  21st October 2023
    TIME: 10:30 - 17:00
  • Holiday Club SPOOKTACULAR
    9 to14 year olds have a great time when they come along to an Adventure Holiday Club at Talkin Tarn! For the October half term, we'll be shooting pumpkins and zombies during themed archery experiences, enjoying some campfire cookery, and getting out and about in the woods and on the tarn (weather permitting). These fully supervised activity days include lunch and run from 10am to 3pm. Register via our website.
    VENUE: Talkin Tarn Country Park
    DATE:  25th October 2023
    TIME: 10:00 - 15:00
  Recurring events in this month
  • English Cafe at Carlisle Library
    A friendly environment to speak and learn English, play games, have a coffee and explore our resources. For people who do not speak English as their first language.
  • Classic Drive and Ride In Day
    Join lots of proud classic vehicle owners as they bring private their vehicles to display outside the Lakeland Motor Museum. Bring your own classic, or simply turn up to view the 100s on display. This FREE event has a real-festival atmosphere with 100s of classic cars, motorbikes, vans and trucks on display. The Museum is open too (discount admission for classic owners) and the riverside cafe is open all day. Everyone welcome!
  • Pete Firman: TrikTok
    Pete is an award-winning performer who is not to be missed live. Expect an evening of jaw-dropping magic and laugh-out-loud comedy. TrikTok takes Pete's magic from the small screen to the stage and gives audiences a chance to see his critically acclaimed magical skills in the flesh.
  • What the Dickens? The Telling
    A brand new theatre piece with music by Clare Norburn, soundtracked by colourful Victorian popular songs and street music, haunting carols and lively folk dance music. The life of Charles Dickens becomes strangely entangled with that of his famous character Scrooge in this brand-new piece of theatre.
  • Jesca Hoop
    California-born but now based in Manchester, Jesca Hoop is a musician's, musician. Discovered by Tom Waits, and brought on tour by Peter Gabriel to sing in his band, it was a phone call from Elbow's Guy Garvey that saw her move to the UK. Order of Romance is a record that fortifies her position as one of the most striking and original voices in contemporary music. Order of Romance is Hoop's most intricate and finely balanced album to date.
  • Cara Dillon - Coming Home
    Few singers are as celebrated and revered as Cara Dillon. Known for her captivating live performances she seldom fails to leave audiences spellbound with her breathtaking voice and emotional delivery. Cara effortlessly blurs the lines between spoken word and song to stunning effect, bringing to life profoundly personal memories. This show will see Cara singing and sharing like never before. Skillfully weaving songs from her catalogue throughout the set, join Cara and her band as she shares a truly unique collection of poems accompanied by original music written by Sam Lakeman.
  • Ria Lina: Riawakening
    In the aftermath of a global pandemic, comedian and scientist, Ria Lina has had a Riawakening and sees the world differently. In her highly anticipated debut tour, Ria tackles the issues of coming out of a global pandemic, the new normal, divorce, dating in a new digital world, motherhood, and what it really means to be a woman.
  • Jason Byrne: The Ironic Bionic Man
    Jason Byrne is returning to Brewery Arts following a sell-out performance at the venue in 2022, this time with brand-new material for The Ironic Bionic Man.
  • Langdale Marathon and Half
    A beautiful, challenging marathon course set in England's most spectacular mountain scenery. With some steep climbs with gradients raching 1:3 in places, The Langdale Marathon and half have a reputation as being the toughest road marathon events in the UK. However the friendly atmosphere attracts both seasoned runners and those looking for their next challenge on a beautiful course.
  • Holiday Club SPOOKTACULAR
    9 to14 year olds have a great time when they come along to an Adventure Holiday Club at Talkin Tarn! For the October half term, we'll be shooting pumpkins and zombies during themed archery experiences, enjoying some campfire cookery, and getting out and about in the woods and on the tarn (weather permitting). These fully supervised activity days include lunch and run from 10am to 3pm. Register via our website.