The best things to do this week in Thanet (April 7-13)

Stand up comedy, live music, cherry blossom events, festivals. All the best things to do in Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs and beyond this week.

Stand up comedian Stevie Martin will be filming her new show Clout over two performances at Where Else in Margate on April 7-8. The first is already sold out, but you can still grab £15 tickets for the 8th. You can also read our recent interview with Stevie.

The Blue Pelican in Deal is celebrating Japan’s cherry blossom season, Wednesday to Saturday, with a new spring menu and selection of breezy cocktails. There’s also a sake tasting session on Thursday. Full details.

Author Helen McCarthy delves into Studio Ghibli’s inspirations and connection to Japanese cultural traditions on Thursday. She leads a talk at Canterbury Christ Church University’s Augustine House & Hall. Tickets £13.27.

The Sun Deck just off Margate Main Sands reopens fully for the summer season on Friday. The Bus Cafe, Garage Coffee, Po’Boy and the main bar are all back, this year joined by Pizza By The Sea, run by the team behind Casa.

Margate’s Fort Road Hotel’s new programme of live music continues with a performance from the brilliant Night Works on Friday night. Free entry.

Joan As Police Woman plays the Quarterhouse in Folkestone on Saturday. Tickets £25.

Saturday is Record Store Day. Grab some exclusive releases at Vinyl Head in Ramsgate, Smugglers Records in Deal, Vinylstore Jr in Canterbury, Gatefield Sounds in Whitstable, and Saturnalia Records in Faversham.

It’s the Cockles and Muscles annual Easter bonnet party at Margate Arts Club on Saturday. Tickets £7.

This year’s Brogdale Collections Hanami Festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy a picnic under the cherry blossom, as well as activities and performances. Book your spot.

It’s the Ramsgate Through the Senses Festival on Saturday and Sunday, with a range of events spanning food, music, theatre, and more. More info.

Thanet Urban Forest is laying on two Japanese cherry blossom viewing walks on Sunday in Margate’s Dane Park and Ramsgate’s Ellington Park. Tickets are £4.

The Pop-up Bookshop hosts the next Broadstairs Book Fair on Sunday at the Pavilion Broadstairs and will feature the works of many Thanet writers.

Denai Moore is cooking up a vegan Jamaican feast at Louie On Sea in Margate on Sunday. Five courses, including saltfish tostadas, crispy oyster mushrooms and a miso caramel chocolate mousse. Places £43.

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