Trad Jazz Treat Galleon Ballroom, Marine Hotel, Marine Parade, Tankerton. 8pm to 11pm An evening of traditional, Dixieland and mainstream jazz with the 6-piece Tishimingo Jazz Band in a Club atmosphere. Musical friends may well drop in to add to the fun. Entry £6. Tickets 01304 830 0966 or email adavidbone@tiscali.co.uk

Theatrecraft: Return to the Forbidden Planet, a musical by Bob Carlton Whitstable Playhouse Theatre, High Street. 7.45pm This jukebox musical by Bob Carlton became an instant classic with pop hits from the 1960`s and 70`s – Great Balls of Fire, Good Vibrations, Teenager in Love, The Monster Mash and many more. A surreal space adventure. [...]

Toys that go bump in the night! Whitstable Museum, Oxford Street. 7.15pm to 8.15pm Who do these old toys belong to? What stories lie behind those button eyes? Delve into a world of ghostly games and tricksters with storyteller Emily Parrish on this ghost tour with a difference…. Adult version. Entry £4. Payable on the [...]

Tongue Tide Chives Café, Horsebridge Centre, 7 to 9.30pm A mouth-watering feast of verbal treats from the wits table, brought to you by Apples & Snakes and East Kent Live Lit, featuring the best of Kentish writing and an open mic – sign up on the night. For more information, visit the website: www.livelit.co.uk

Willow Fish! Fishywish Finale Workshop with Valerie Bartlett Horsebridge Centre 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Make willow fish to take to the festival finale on Friday. Willow fish symbolize the riches of the sea, and are traditionally given to mermaids to wish them good speed on their journey through the ocean depths. Entry £4 per person (includes [...]

Walkaboutwriteabout Horsebridge Centre 1pm to 4pm Whitstable Women Writers invite you to Walkaboutwriteabout. Starts and ends at the Horsebridge Arts Centre with a walk to waken the senses in between. All ages welcome to this creative writing workshop. There may be an opportunity to read your piece at Tongue Tide later on. Tickets £4 from [...]

Open Studios Over the years Whitstable has become home to many artists, who contribute much to the town’s diversity and character. During the Whitstable Oyster Festival several artist are opening their personal studios to members of the public. The diversity and quality of work on offer is fabulous. There is no obligation to buy so [...]

Print Taster Sessions The Print Block, East Quay (near the Lobster Shack) 10am to 2pm Print your own tea towels, tote bags and works of art on paper in this 4 hour print workshop. You’ll have great fun, learn a new skill and create an amazing memento of your Festival experience. £40 per person Booking [...]

Oyster Lacemakers The Whitstable Shop, 34 Harbour Street – outside 10am to 4pm (weather permitting) The craft of lace making practised by experts. Marvel at the nimble fingers of Whitstable’s lacemakers, and feel free to ask questions. Our lacemakers love to chat!