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wELCoME to YoRK we Britons have a love/hate relationship with the less-thandependable great British weather, but something that we can all certainly depend on is the ability of the city of York to deliver some fun. come rain or shine, there is bound to be something to entertain!

Bargain hunters will do well to head to newgate market, which offers over 100 stalls to browse in the heart of the city every day – or, if you’re a lover of all things old, why not head a little further

afield to one of the antiques fairs at wetherby racecourse or driffield showground? more of a foodie? Your tastebuds will tingle at the variety of sumptuous fare on offer. how do choctails (yes, they are exactly what they sound like – chocolate cocktails) at York’s chocolate story sound? or maybe you’re into music – you’ll love the York rocks against cancer concert and the drumming Festival. Then there’s history in abundance, of course,

and plenty of workshops, fairs, gardens, culture… no matter what your interests are, and whether you’re visiting with the family, friends, your other half or by yourself, York will have an event or attraction to suit you. check out our events section to find out more. whatever you decide to do, enjoy!

Until next month!

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what’s on in June 23rd-25th AUGUST GALTRES FESTIVAL 2013 TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE! Use discount code ‘Locallink767’ for money off tickets.

Visit www.galtresfestival.org.uk EVERY DAY NEWGATE MARKET. Over 100 stalls in the heart of York for fresh produce, fresh air – and fresh banter. Besides local food, discover original crafts and gifts plus clothing and leather goods. Open daily 9am–5pm.

Call 01904 551355 or visit www.york.gov.uk Yorkwalk, from Museum Gardens Gates, daily at 10.30am and 2.15pm (weekends only during January). Entertaining historical walks. visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk

PLAGUE, POVERTY & PRAYER, Barley Hall. The exhibition explores everyday life for the citizens of York from the Norman invasion to Tudor times, by examining unique archaeological evidence from the period. Visitors will explore interactive displays, new research, and recently excavated skeletal material to find out some of the gruesome details about illnesses and diseases from the period.

Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk PICK YOUR OWN, The Balloon Tree Farm Shop, 9am-5pm. The farm’s super-fresh home grown strawberries are now ready for picking. Go and pick your own or buy strawberries freshly picked that morning. Call 01759 373023 or visit www.theballoontree.co.uk

EVERY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SUNDAY MUSKET AND MUSLIN HISTORICAL WALKS, Clifford’s Tower, 7.30pm. Re-live the epic siege of York by the Roundheads during the English Civil War. Visit www.musketandmuslin.co.uk EVERY NIGHT GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of York Minster, 7.30am. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York’s spine-chilling history? Visit www. ghosttrail.co.uk or call 01904 633276.

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TOY STORIES, York Castle Museum, 9.30am-5pm. Visitors will rediscover bikes, bath toys, computer games and beautiful hand-made dolls that are amongst the toys on show from the last 150 years. Call 01904 687687 or visit www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk CAPITAL OF THE NORTH, Yorkshire Museum, 9.30am5pm. Featuring some of the most prestigious medieval objects ever found in Britain, this exhibition tells how York once ruled the north.

Visit www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk or call 01904 687687

EVERY SUNDAY GIANT CAR BOOT SALE, Home Farm, Wigginton, 7am-1pm.

A massive car boot sale offering all sorts of new and used items.

Call 01904 768463.

1st, 2nd, 15th + 16th OPEN WEEKENDS, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. Find out about the old mill and what it took to restore it.

Visit www.holgatewindmill.org

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Free house entry for York Residents Sat 4 - Thurs 9 May

Enjoy an afternoon out with the family to discover our new children's trail. Present your YorkCard for free entry to the house.

Call 01904 624247 for details nationaltrust.org.uk/treasurershouse

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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York 1st-2nd THE GREAT ANTIQUES FAIR, Wetherby racecourse, 9am-5pm. A great fair with lots of stalls and attractions.

Visit www.jaguarfairs.com

1st Late Music Concert, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 7.30pm. The Ossian Ensemble perform. Visit www.latemusic.org or call 01904 430106.

1st Glass Painting workshop, The Stained Glass Centre, Micklegate, 10.30am4.30pm. In this one-day workshop you will be introduced to basic techniques of painting on glass, as used by artists from the medieval period to the present day.

Call 01904 611687.

2nd + 22nd Leading and Glazing workshop, The Stained Glass Centre, Micklegate, 10.30am-4.30pm. In this one-day workshop you will learn the basic techniques of cutting coloured glass to shape, leading and soldering the pieces to produce a simple but charming piece of stained glass.

Call 01904 611687.

2nd CHARITY RECITAL, Pyramid Gallery, 7pm. To raise funds for local charity St Leonard’s Hospice, the gallery will host an evening of music by Nika Shirocorad on the piano and Barrie Webb on the trombone.

Call 07805 029254.

2nd ANTIQUE AND COLLECTORS FAIR, Driffield Showground. A wealth of beautiful and unusual antiques and curios for you to peruse. Visit www. driffieldshowgroundevents.co.uk

4th Choctail Masterclass, York’s Chocolate Story, 10am-6pm. Shake your stuff and learn how to make a range of chocolate-themed cocktails with the Chocolate Bar team.

The innovative flavours, including Mint Choc Delight and Orange Chocolate Temptation, take inspiration from some of York’s most popular chocolate bars.

Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com or call 0845 4989411 6th, 29th & 25th Evening Walks, 7pm. A series of 5-6 mile long strolls, led by York Ramblers.

To find out where they go and when call 01347 822729.

7th-18th The Art of Zhen Shan Ren, The Guildhall, St Helen’s Square, 10am-5pm (10am-2pm Sun).

An extraordinarily moving free exhibition detailing both an inner spiritual life and a human rights tragedy. Call 07805 554098.

7th CAL, Southbank Community Cinema, Clements Hall, 8pm.

Enjoy a screening of this stylish love story (Cert. 15) starring Helen Mirren and John Lynch.

Visit www.sbcommunitycinema.co.uk

7th ALBUQUERQUE CIVIC CHORUS, St Lawrence’s Church, 7.30pm. An eclectic mix of both classical and popular songs covering everything from sacred to pop and show tunes. Call 01306 741000.

8th-9th Gardeners’ Fair, Burton Agnes Hall. The Gardeners’ Fair is a summer celebration gardening with stalls, talks and plant surgeries. Call 01262 490324.

8th-9th TRACTOR FEST, Newby Hall, 10am-4pm.

Hundreds of historical tractors, cars, lorries, stationary engines and motorcycles and also plenty of attractions will keep all of the family entertained. Call 0845 4501068 Visit www.newbyhallandgardens.com 8th 1940S DANCE NIGHT, Haxby Memorial Hall, 7pm.

Featuring nostalgic music from the era, with DJ Big George Anderson and the talents of Mickey Ramsbottom and the three gorgeous Alka Seltzer Sisters.

Call 01904 765780.

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Beningbrough Hall and Gardens, York

An evening in Wonderland with Alice and friends Saturday 8 June

listening to stories

6.30pm - 9pm Open air performances with We Are Theatre.

Currently open Tuesday Sunday plus bank holidays Visit our website or call for other upcoming events 01904 472027 @NTBeningbrough nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough

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8th An evening experience in wonderland, Beningbrough Hall, 6.30-9pm.

A magical fun filled evening with interactive theatre by local company We Are Theatre. Play croquet on the lawn with the Queen of Hearts, follow the challenge trail and make a mask to be part of Wonderland.

Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ beningbrough Call 01904 572027 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th JUNE + 6th, 13th JULY LITTLE DIGGERS, DIG, from 9.30am. Perfect for budding archaeologists, the kids can dig around in play soil to see what they can find. There will also be dressing up and historical games.

Call 01904 615505.

9th Dolls House & Miniatures Fair, York Racecourse, 10.30am-4pm.

Everything a doll and miniature enthusiast could hope for – all over three full floors, complete with refreshments. Call 01904 620911.

9th Upstairs, Downstairs, Treasurers House, 11am-4.30pm.

In June 1900, Treasurer’s House hosted the royal visit of the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII. See what this meant for the house staff on a guided tour followed by a decadent afternoon tea.

Call 01904 624247.

9th SCAMPSTON DOES VINTAGE, Scampston Hall, Malton, 11am-4.30pm. Enjoy a festival of vintage and a classic car rally in the gorgeous surroundings of the hall.

Visit www.britaindoesvintage.co.uk 11th Courtyard Craft and Produce Markets, Castle Howard, 10am-4pm.

Browse over 20 stalls selling a unique range of handmade crafts and local produce – with free entry.

Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk Call 01653 648333 12th AN EVENING WITH PETER WALL, Huntington Community Centre, 7pm.

Have you lived before? Clinical hypnotherapist Peter Wall will gently ease you back into your past lives. Call 01226 792342.

13th-29th FESTIVAL OF IDEAS, across the city and at the University of York campus. York Festival of Ideas celebrates York’s vibrancy. This year the theme is ‘North and South’, bringing together a range of world-class speakers, exhibitions, performances and interactive experiences for all ages.

Recognising York’s status as capital of the north, this year’s festival will explore, question and celebrate ideas of north, both as a stand-alone idea, and in direct comparison with ideas of south. You don’t need any specialist knowledge to attend any event – just bring an enquiring mind and prepare to be stimulated and inspired!

Visit www.yorkfestivalofideas.com

15th-16th FATHER’S DAY VINTAGE WEEKEND, Yorkshire Museum of Farming, 10am-5pm.

A weekend dedicated to vintage machinery and transport, with tractors, cars, motorcycles and so much more. The Derwent Valley Light Railway will also operate trains for visitors – especially dads.

Visit www.yorkshiremuseumof farming.co.uk

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Bringing the world of miniatures to life Sunday 9th June 2013 Opening Times: 10.30am – 4.00pm Admission Prices: Adults £4.50, Children (5-14yrs) £2.00, Under 5s free • Three floors of stalls • Free demonstration • Learn new skills in our workshop • Free prize draw for every visitor • Free show guide • Free parking

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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York 15th-16th Barry Sheene Race Festival, Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough. A free motorsport racing event for the whole family.

There will be camping facilities, food outlets and traders.

Visit www.auto66.com 15th York Rocks Against Cancer, The Grand Opera House, 7.30pm. The Guvnors, York Turnpike Trust and The Supermodels will play alongside a special guest group in this inaugural charity event. Call 0844 8472322.

15th-16th Polo 65th Anniversary, York’s Chocolate Story, 10am-6pm. Uncover the history of the round mint and discover what they actually do with all those leftover holes! Plus have a go at making your very own mint chocolates in the chocolate-making workshops. Call 0845 4989411 or visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com 15th-16th THE GREAT NORTHERN LEISURE & ADVENTURE SHOW, Pontefract Racecourse. A family fun weekend for all with lots to do inside and out and a pampering suite for the ladies. Call 01904 656622.

15th 25th Anniversary Concert, Clifton Moor Church and Community Centre, 7.30pm.

Track 29, the ladies choir, are 25 this year and invite you to go and hear them perform.

Call 01904 424902.

15th Drumming Festival, Treboom Brewery, Shiptonby-Beningbrough, 12-8pm. Be transported around the world with the sound of Kaminari Taiko Japanese Drummers, Djembebash African Drummers, Egyptian dance and music from Mazazik Dancers.

Call 01904 471569.

15th Wildlife Day, Stillingfleet Lodge Garden, 10am-5pm. See bird-ringing and identify moths, bumblebees, owls, bats and more.

Talk to experts who will be onhand to talk to you about attracting wildlife to your garden.

Call 01904 728506.

15th YORK CANTORES 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT, National Centre for Early Music, 8pm. Celebrating 20 years of making music, the choir presents a wonderful concert of classical and modern songs. Call 01904 632220 Visit www.york-cantores.org

15th SUMMER CELEBRATIONS, York Minster, 7.30pm. York Musical Society present Haydn’s Te Deum, Mozart’s Coronation Mass and Rutter’s Gloria.

Call 0844 939 0015

15th WILDLIFE DAY, Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens, 10am-5pm. If you want to know anything about wildlife, there will be someone to ask. Plus there will be the Big Red Pizza company serving hot food and, of course, their coffee shop will be open. Call 01904 728506.

16th YORKWALK COACH TRIP. Join the history experts on an exciting trip to Crich Tramway Museum and Holme Pierrepont Hall in Nottinghamshire. For details of times and the pick-up point, visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk 16th Father’s Day Fun, Beningbrough Hall, 11am-5.30pm.

Take Dad along for fun and games, build a den or follow the family trail.

Visit the Walled Garden Restaurant for a tasty Sunday lunch and don’t miss the marching Scout bands providing special entertainment in the garden. Call 01904 472027.

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Will be on 1st-2nd June, 15th-16th June, 11am-4pm. www.holgatewindmill.org 01904 425545

THE GREAT ANTIQUES FAIR Wetherby Racecourse. LS22 5EJ SATURDAY 1ST JUNE 8AM-5PM SUNDAY 2ND JUNE 9AM-5PM Excellent on site catering - FREE parking www.jaguarfairs.com

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Tractor Fest

Sat 8th & Sun 9th June Iconic tractors, machinery, food & trade stands.

Call 01423 322 583

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MUSKET AND MUSLIN historical walks WITH A COSTUMED GUIDE. Civil War (Wednesdays) Georgian (Thursdays & Sundays).

Meet Cliffords Tower for 7.30pm start.

For full programme visit www.musketandmuslin.co.uk Or call: 01904 416 244

For vintage and retro accessories Come to Ripley Antique Fair Ripley Village Hall - 29th & 30th June TELEPHONE: 01423 889163 OR 07971 247592

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18th YORK’S AWKWARD ANGLES, Jorvik Viking Centre, 7pm. Join Dr Ailsa Mainman to find out what happened in York between the decline of the Roman city and the arrival of the Viking raiders. Call 01904 615505.

20th IN PRAISE OF ERIC BLOODAXE: VIKING POETRY FROM YORK, Barley Hall, 7pm.

Enjoy a goblet of mead as Matthew Townend of the University of York explores this unique northern poetry to see what we can learn about kingship. Call 01904 615505.

20th University Choir and Symphony Orchestra, York Minster, 7.30pm. The concert launches the university’s 50th anniversary alumni weekend and serves as a wonderful end to the season for both the University Choir and Symphony Orchestra.

Visit www.york.ac.uk/concerts

21st THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN, Grand Opera House, 7.30pm. Back by popular demand with an all-new show for 2013, packed with 36 back-to-back massive Motown hits. Five-star performances authentically revive the style and sophistication of all the Detroit legends – the Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and more.

Call 0844 8472322.

21st The Vegas Elvis Show, Lady Ann Middleton’s Hotel. The show recreates the vital energy, style, mannerisms, vocal prowess and sheer joy of the 70s era Elvis shows. You will feel the energy from the back of the room.

Call 01904 611570.

22nd-23rd INK FOR HEROES, York Racecourse, 10am-9pm. A tattoo convention aiming to raise money for Help for Heroes and The British Legion.

During the course of the weekend there will be a charity auction and plenty of trade stands for clothes, shoes and accessories. There will also be demonstrations of body modification which we thought was getting bionic arms and eyes. We’ll be there to see if that is true.

Visit www.inkforheroes.co.uk 22nd-23rd OPEN AIR ART AND POTTERY EXHIBITION, Parliament Square, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. View a wide variety of paintings and pottery by local artists. Prices are very affordable and ten per cent of sales are donated to charity.

Email lindaataylor36@gmail.com

21st BILLY LIAR, Southbank Community Cinema, Clements Hall, 8pm. This film (cert PG) was the winner of South Bank Community Cinema Members’ poll for best British Film.

Visit www.sbcommunitycinema.co.uk

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Haydn, Mozart, Moore & Rutter.

York Minster, 15th June - 7.30pm

Tickets from the Minster Box Office, online www.yorkminster.org or 0844 9390015

Gift Fair, York, Free Admission

Saturday 29th June - The Guildhall Sunday 30th June - The Hospitium

A unique shopping experience showcasing many items not available on the high street! Why not come and have a look?

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22Nd RAISE THE RooF CoNCERT, haxby memorial hall, 7.30pm. Local band generation groove stage a concert to raise funds for the roof appeal. call 01904 768100.

29th-30th PoPPLEToN oPEN GARDENS, poppleton community railway nursery. a range of gardens will be open to the public as well plus a bouncy castle (on sunday only) and a gokart track, they can visit the reptile roadshow. visit www.poppletoncentre.org.uk

29th A GALA CoNCERT, de costa academy of singing, marygate Tower, 7.30pm. enjoy a 25th anniversary celebration concert, led by michael de costa himself and other professional friends. call 01904 610341.

29th FESTA D’ESTATE, english martyrs hall, dalton Terrace, 6.3011.30pm. enjoy a concert hosted by the York anglo-italian society featuring the steve cassidy Band and a delicious buffet. call 01904 783175.

22Nd CoUNTRYSIDE DAY, askham Bryan college, 10.30am4pm. a great day out for all the family with activities, games and demonstrations. call 01904 772277.

29th-30th RIPLEY ANTIQUE FAIR, ripley village hall, 9am4pm. a quality fair with decorative antiques, pottery, porcelain, glass paintings and much more. call 01423 899163.

23rd GREAT BRITTEN, Jack Lyons concert hall, university of York. a day-long celebration of Benjamin Britten with a series of performances. call 01904 322429.

27th ‘IT’S A BUILDING AND A BoAT’, dig, 7pm. Join steve allen, an archaeological wood specialist, to explore important archaeological evidence and discuss what we can find from it. call 01904 615505.

29th FAMILY HISToRY FAIR, York racecourse, 10am-4.30pm. now in its 18th year, many family history societies will be present at the fair as well as companies like ancestry.co.uk and findmypast. co.uk. plus, there’ll be lots of local history from the York area too. visit www.yorkshirefamilyhistoryfair. com call 01904 638971

29th THE APoLLo FESTIVALS, York sports club, clifton park. a fantastic and brand new one-day festival for York. The line-up of local bands is pretty impressive, including we could Be astronauts, Littlemores, andy doonan and david ward-macLean. aside from the awesome music the emphasis is very much on family-friendly fun, with bungee trampolines, slides, face painting, a fairground and lots of other entertaining attractions. all the proceeds from the apollo Festival will go to the Teenage cancer Trust, a charity which helps children diagnosed with different forms of cancer. a worthy cause and a great local venue will certainly make the apollo Festival one to watch out for year after year. visit www.apollofestival.co.uk

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n The comprehensive guide To whaT’s on in York 29th IT’S IN THE BAG GIFT FAIR, The guildhall. a unique shopping experience showcasing many items not available on the high street. call 07889 899958.

JULY 6th LATE MUSIC CoNCERT, unitarian chapel, st saviourgate, 7.30pm. The Ligeti string Quartet perform. visit www.latemusic.org or call 01904 430106.

5th-7th JAzz & BLUES FESTIVAL, Burton agnes hall. with bands over three days, and performances in the elizabethan hall and its beautiful grounds, the festival offers a diverse range of laidback entertainment. call 01262 490324.

6th CoPMANTHoRPE CARNIVAL, copmanthorpe. now in its sixth decade, this is York’s biggest and best carnival. a host of local and national bands are set to take the stage, as well as a jam-packed day filled with games and activities, food and drink. This year the theme is all about vikings, and festival goers will be able to wander about a recreated viking village, step back in time and learn viking craft and sword combat. You might need a sword to fight your way to the main stage, as bands like one night only and elliot minor are bound to draw a crowd.

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by York Breakdance, The dance Factory and Limelight dance group – as well as many more yet to be confirmed. visit www.copmanthorpe.org.uk

11th oPEN REHEARSAL EVENING, stamford Bridge Junior school, 7.30pm. do you enjoy singing? why not join The stamford Bridge singers? They are a very friendly group of singers of all ages and from all walks of life who meet together every Thursday evening. visit www. stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk

6th SPARKLING STAR SAPPHIRE BALL, York racecourse, 7pm. go along to celebrate 65 years of marie curie cancer care. call 01904 436625.

7th MUSIC FoR A SUMMER’S EVENING, Joseph rowntree Theatre, 7.30pm. The Tuesday singers perform a selection of popular music, along with guest soloists and instrumental accompaniment. call 01904 639117.

FrOM 13th SUMMER READING CHALLENGE, explore York Library. a summer challenge for children, involving reading books and joining the creepy house adventure. call 01904 552651.

13th THIRSK PICNIC IN THE PARK, Thirsk hall, 5pm. a fantastic concert in aid of action medical research featuring Flash: a Tribute to Queen. visit www.thirskpicnicinthepark. co.uk

7th SUMMER FAIR AND DoG SHoW, rspca animal home, Landing Lane, 11am-3.30pm.

Lots of stalls, children’s games, a barbeque, refreshments and the fun dog show. visit www.rspca-yorkhome.org.uk

14th LUxEMBoURG PHILHARMoNIA, Jack Lyons concert hall, university of York, 8pm. enjoy a concert in which the orchestra play works by dvorak, vaughan williams and gade. call 01904 766280.

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June BARBICAN 3 The dublin Legends 17 elvis costello 28 an evening of dirty dancing BASEMENT 10 please please You 19 ppY & one For The road 21 david ward maclean 22 hyena Lounge comedy club 23 hyena Lounge comedy club 26-28 please please You 29 hyena comedy club saturday night Lounge 30 hyena Lounge comedy club

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BLACK SWAN FOLK CLUB 6 singers and musicians night 7-9 city of York Folk weekend 13 Jeff warner 20 Bob Fox 27 dana and susan robinson

FIBBERS 1 rsJ 6 sworn amongst 8 The rodeo Falls 10 mud morganfield 13 Tracer 15 maven Fiction 19 The Temperance movement 20 poltergeist

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC 2 antonio Forcione 3 celtic Fiddle Festival 7 Tina may 10 ed harcourt 13 music as architecture 15 York cantores 21 university of York Jazz orchestra 22 purcell Fairy Queen 23 Zri 24 From south to north 28 ayanna 29 The sixteen insight day

Barbican: 0844 8542757.

Pocklington Arts Centre: 01759 301547

The Duchess: 01904 641413 Fibbers: 01904 651250 Basement: 01904 612940

THE DUCHESS 1 The hussars 2 delphic 8 coquette 9 Bill ryder-Jones 16 The consortium Tour 18 Josh savage 21 The Babies 22 mostly autumn 25 hayseed dixie 29 panic room 30 York dead meet POCKLINGTON ARTS CENTRE 7 home service 13 national Theatre Live: The audience 15 ahab 18 pompeii Live: Life and death in pompeii and herculaneum 20 The Blockheads 30 studio night BAND ROOM 29 The Blue mosquitoes Black Swan Folk Club: 01904 679131 The National Centre For Early Music: 01904 658338

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Theatre JoSEPH RoWNTREE THEATRE THEATRE RoYAL To book: 623568.

thE AGONY ANd thE ECStASY OF StEVE JOBS (5th June)

a hilarious and harrowing tale where we meet steve Jobs and chinese workers toiling to make our beloved iphones. mike daisey’s monologue is an emboldened, passionate diatribe that will make you question what you thought you knew about one of the world’s most worshipped brands.

thE MErCY SEAt (6th-15th June)

in the aftermath of a national tragedy, Ben sees a way out of his marriage that he never thought possible. But now the chance is there, is it really what he wants? over the course of an evening, he and his lover are forced to examine their affair and to explore the real meaning of love.

hENrY VI trILOGY (26th June – 13th July)

a fantastic opportunity to see shakespeare’s globe opening a new version of the first part of The wars of the roses here in York before they take the production to London. The plays which make up shakespeare’s henry vi create a world without ideology; a savage time, when the heroes are not kings, but formidable women, such as Joan of arc, or rebels, such as Jack cade.

GRAND oPERA HoUSE To book: 0844 8472322.

BIrdS OF A FEAthEr (25th-29th June)

The girls are back! one of BBc Tv’s most popular and fondlyremembered sitcoms comes to the stage with all three of its original leading cast members, pauline Quirke, Linda robson and Lesley Joseph, in a brand-new show created especially for the theatre.

CENtENArY FOLLIES (14th-15th June)

The centenary Follies is a variety show for all the family celebrating 100 years of rowntree players and will include all aspects of theatre. To book: 07927 026071.

thE BOY FrIENd (18th-27th June)

York Light opera company presents a show that takes place at a finishing school on the French riviera. polly, an english heiress, falls in love with Tony, a delivery boy. conscious of her father’s warning to beware of boys dating her for her family’s money, polly pretends to be just a secretary. To book: 791714.

dANCE, dANCE, dANCE 2013 (30th June) The Yvonne hoque school of dancing presents an evening of dancing in this wonderful show.

To book: 783703.

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WOrLd WAr Z. all the

AFtEr EArth. summer

is definitely upon us. we know this because the cinemas are awash with high-budget, high-octane sci-fi flicks, beginning with after earth. will smith plays a man stuck on an alien world with his son (played by real-life son Jaden smith) and together they must stay alive while besieged by wild beasts and scary creatures. directed by m. night shyamalan (director of sixth sense and unbreakable – and a load of rubbish films since then) this promises to get the summer off to a thrilling start. we doubt very much will smith will be releasing a rap song to accompany this. phew, dodged that bullet.

thE StONE rOSES: MAdE OF StONE.

Filmmaker shane meadows (director of This is england and dead man’s shoes) was given unrestricted access to The stone roses, one of the most successful

British bands of the past 20 years. made of stone features interviews, special footage and general anticipation as the band gear up for a come-back world tour. Fans will be treated to private rehearsals, footage of secret gigs and all the banter the band has to offer. designer diva rachel is about ready to explode with excitement about this.

MAN OF StEEL. This

month’s obligatory super hero movie features the one who literary put the ‘super’ in ‘super hero’. superman is given a shiny new retelling in man of steel, directed by the guy that made spartans sexy in 300, Zack snyder. Taking up the red cape and pants this time round is British actor henry cavill who you might remember from The Tudors Tv show. The story sees dear old clark ‘fooling nobody with those glasses’ kent being called in to deal with an alien invasion – from members of his own race. Quick, to

girls in the what’s on office really like Brad pitt, while all the boys really like zombies. That is why we’re all looking forward to world war Z (it’s a pun if you say ‘Z’ like an american – ‘Zee’) as it combines these two things with aplomb. after a virus turns millions of people into braindead zombies, Brad pitt tours the globe trying to reduce the spread of the infection. keep your eyes peeled for scenes set in new York city – they were actually filmed in glasgow! it was apparently cheaper to film there (plus there were already a bunch of zombies knocking about – tee hee).

thIS IS thE ENd.

a bevvy of hot young movie stars play themselves in this humorous look at the end of the world. while at a party at James Franco’s house, seth rogan, Jonah hill, paul rudd, emma watson - and lots of other familiar faces – find themselves in the middle of the apocalypse. as can happen. From the look of the trailer this promises to be a tonguefirmly-in cheek romp, with lots of banter and laughs from the actors playing themselves… sort of. we’re planning our own end of world film in which writer nic tries to take over the world with her super command of grammar. we need funding so please make cheques payable to what’s on.

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Of all the many wonderful things happening in York, we’re really looking forward to these.

Delve into your past If you’ve ever longed to trace your roots, and check to see if you’re actually a descendant of royalty, visit The Yorkshire Family History Fair at York Racecourse on 29th June.

LIGHTBULB MOMENT Need some inspiration on how to keep yourself entertained this month? The York Festival of Ideas, taking place from 13th-29th June, will provide shedloads.

York is a city that is rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity – in short, a city where ideas spring to life and flourish and where collaboration is celebrated. It’s no wonder, then, that the York Festival of Ideas has flourished since it launched in 2011, and this year’s festival will feature partnerships with a range of national organisations including BBC Radio 3, The British Library, Granta Magazine, The Institute for Engineering and Technology and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The programme will feature over 120 events – most of which are free – as well as an excellent roster of speakers and performers including Seamus Heaney, Melvyn Bragg, Heidi Thomas and Lord Sainsbury. Plenty to keep your grey matter ticking over, whatever your interests.

The 2013 theme is ‘North and South’, bringing together a range of world-class speakers, exhibitions, performances and interactive experiences for all ages and recognising York’s status as capital of the north. You don’t need any specialist knowledge to attend any event – just bring an enquiring mind and prepare to be stimulated and inspired! n Tickets are available at www.yorkfestivalofideas.com Call 324778.

Who do you think you are? If that is a question you’ve ever posed to yourself then you either have amnesia or you have an interest in your family’s history. Be you a budding genealogist, or a seasoned pro who knows the name of the Viking longship your ancestors arrived on, there will be something for you at York Racecourse.

Spread over three floors will be dozens of local history groups and societies as well as companies like Ancestry. co.uk and findmypast.co.uk You don’t even have to come from Yorkshire to find your roots, as the experts will have access to a wealth of knowledge and data that could set you on your way to finding the truth. If you find out that you are heir to billion pound fortune, please do remember who told you about the fair… n Visit www.yorkshirefamilyhistoryfair.com

A trip to the moon.

If you fancy letting off a bit of steam after all that intelligent debate, get your music-loving self to the Apollo Festival on 29th June at York Sports Club, Clifton Park.

Be a part of something special and attend the first ever Apollo Festival! The line-up of local bands is pretty impressive, including We Could Be Astronauts, Littlemores, Andy Doonan and David Ward-MacLean.

Aside from the awesome music the emphasis is very much on family-friendly fun, with bungee trampolines, slides, face painting, a fairground and lots of other entertaining attractions. All the proceeds from the Apollo Festival will go to the Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity which helps children diagnosed with different forms of cancer. A worthy cause and a great local venue will certainly make the Apollo Festival one to watch out for year after year. n Visit www.apollofestival.co.uk

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