Folkestone’s unofficial guide to what’s going on.
Venue
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Arts centre with exhibitions and events.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Folkestone’s a Drag Term 3 ends with a showcase at Kollectiv.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Luke Hart brings his first UK & Ireland tour to Folkestone, performing live at kollectiv. Known for TikTok success with his song "Biding" and compared to Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Jim Croce, this is a chance to catch him early in his career.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Life Drawing Club at kollectiv: a welcoming fortnightly life drawing salon for all levels, featuring a nude model with dynamic poses (from quick gestures to longer studies). Bring your own materials and join for a relaxed, supportive session to draw, connect, and share ideas. £17.50 per session (inc VAT).
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Poets’ Corner Open-Mic night with the theme “Let me tell you a story”. Share poems that tell a true or fictional story on any subject (personal, Folkestone-based, exotic, or imagined). Performance slots are up to 5 minutes; sign up on the night and everyone is welcome. £5 entry on the door.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Kollectiv Film Club presents “Drawn from Life”, a programme of animated documentaries inspired by the lives of people around us. The screening features 14 UK-made short films and includes a conversation with filmmakers Marcus Armitage and Jessica Ashman, hosted by local producer and Director of Animate Projects, Abigail Addison. Tickets are £6 (inc VAT).
Kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Comics Kollectiv is a monthly book club focused on graphic novels, featuring lively discussion and optional doodling, with hot or cold drinks. Curated by local illustrators and comics writers Navied Mahdavian and Ben Gore. Ages 13+. Monthly reading list: April: Monica by Daniel Clowes May: Feeding Ghosts by Tessa Hull June: Saga, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan July: Palestine by Joe Sacco August: Making Comics by Lynda Barry September: Acting Class by Nick Drnaso October: Bad Gateway by Simon Hanselmann November: Red Son by Mark Millar December: Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? / Talking to my Father’s Ghost by Roz Chast and Alex Krokus January: Black Hole by Charles Burns February: Diary of a Teenage Girl by Phoebe Gloeckner March: Watchmen by Alan Moore
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Jazz at Kollectiv session featuring British jazz musicians Steve Lodder (piano/synth) and Mark Lockheart (sax), billed as “Lockheart/Lodder play Lockheart/Lodder”. Entry is £12 (inc VAT).
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Dyke Skinner returns to kollectiv to perform his latest stand-up special “Vagabond”. 18+ only.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Michel Faber’s Music Box: an ear-opening musical journey with author Michel Faber, who shares 12 tracks from his record collection and introduces each with anecdotes about the artist or production.