RIPE is a weekend festival of pioneering arts, with colorful performances, a craft fair, movement workshops, DJs and dancing for Margate’s community at large.
On Friday night, the 22nd, we couldn't be more excited to have Narmy and OG join us for the first edition of RIPE in Margate. From Cheeky Sound Systems, and co-founders of the recent Club Cheek, these two are working wonders. Come savour the last of the summer, rolling from evening to early morning with mind bending selections sure to make hearts sing. Their deep cuts hone an alchemy only years of love for the music could conjure. (9pm-2am)
Saturday the 23rd, we reinstate our annual scratch night featuring 5 performing artists presenting new work in our colorful cabaret! Expect to be wowed, seduced, and delighted with new ideas in dance, theater, burlesque, drag and comedy. (7-10pm and DJ til late)
Sunday the 24th the festival will close with a jam packed feast. We welcome one and all to join a movement workshop (10am-12pm) hosted by Lily and Will, two performing professionals teaching across the US and UK with a class featuring somatic dance theater exercises accompanied by a live DJ. Our craft fair (1-5:30pm) will present local artisans and food vendors. We close the night with a folk concert from the one and only Sam Amidon (7pm).