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I'm reposting this what's on guide I wrote for the Portsmouth View. I was told it was the last issue and after 5 years writing for it, it's with sadness I see it go. 

This weekend marks the end of the D-Day festivities and what a week it has been! June promises a few more festivals for your diary.

On Sunday 8 June, Wimbledon Park residents are holding a Jumble Trail of yard sales around the neighbourhood. Sounds like a street party!

Soak up free culture on your doorstep and watch The Royal Ballet in a live screening on the Big Screen on 11 June direct from the stage of the Royal Opera House at the Guildhall Square.

The Art Society of Portsea Island holds a series of fascinating talks at the Eldon Building, University of Portsmouth, and on 11 June, Chloe Sayer will lecture on Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: The Golden Age of Mexican Painting.

As part of Bike Week, Portsmouth Friends of the Earth hosts a bike ride on Wednesday 12 June to meet some of the trees in our city. Meet in the Guildhall Square at 4:45pm for a 5pm start.

The monthly Organ Recital series at St Mary's Church continues with a recital given by Richard Moore, sub-organist of Guildford Cathedral, on Thursday 13 June, 7.30-8.30pm

On 15 June there is a Repair Cafe at Buckland United Reformed Church, 10.30am-1pm and join the Moonlit Memories Walk in the evening starting at Castle Field, 10pm-4am.

For 10 days, 14-23 June, Portsmouth Festivities capture imaginations, celebrate diversity and explore the city’s amazing heritage. This year they are celebrating their 20th anniversary. Full programme from portsmouthfestivities.co.uk

15-23 June is Refugee Week and there are events held to celebrate including the launch of Portsmouth as a City of Sanctuary on 19 June at Portsmouth Guildhall.

A celebration of LBGTQ pride on 22 June is a day of live music, national and local drag queens, burlesque, cabaret and DJs, alongside information stalls from local and national charities and local businesses held in Castle Field.

Uncanny Valley, an exhibition by artist Maggie Roberts at the Aspex Gallery closes on 23 June. To join their mailing list for exhibition launches email info@aspex.org.uk

Art Space on Brougham Road will be opening its doors to the artists studios on 22 & 23 June, 1-5pm.

24-28 June Schools Music Festival is happening at the Guildhall. Tickets are £10.

Followed closely behind by the Portsmouth Seafood Festival in Gunwharf Quays, 28-30 June.

I’m looking forward to some sun and fun. Don’t you?

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