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Welcome to YORK Spring is here, and there’s no better place to enjoy the blossoming of the season than York. Let us plan your perfect day for you. Start by heading to one of the city’s parks – a delightful place for children to play – or take a walk around the walls and enjoy the excellent views of York’s streets. After working up an appetite outdoors, head to one of the many superb cafes or restaurants for a bite to eat while you plan the rest of your stay. We guarantee that you won’t want to go home. We all know that the Great British weather isn’t always something to be relied upon, but that’s not a problem here in York. We’ve got plenty of indoor attractions that will provide more than just a shelter from the rain.
York Dungeon has recently re-opened after a fantastic refurbishment, and Jorvik Viking Centre, the home of the city’s Viking heritage, is always worth a visit. If you’re into something a little more refined, we’ve got cultural interest in spades, with plenty of art, museums and theatre to keep you entertained. And of course, York offers historical stories in abundance. In fact, there’s too much going on in York to mention it all here. Check out our events section to tailor your perfect stay – there’s bound to be more than enough to interest you. You might as well book your next stay now… Whatever you decide to do, enjoy!
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what’s on in May EVERY DAY NEWGATE MARKET, 9am – 4pm (4.30pm Sat and Sun). 110 stalls including a wide variety of goods, fruit and vegetables, as well as fish and meat. Call 07887 754455. Yorkwalk, from Museum Gardens Gates, daily at 10.30am and 2.15pm. Entertaining historical walks. Visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk TOY STORIES, York Castle Museum, 9.30am-5pm. Rediscover bikes, bath toys, and hand-made dolls that are among the toys on show from the last 150 years. 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 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. Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk YORK DUNGEON, Clifford Street. The Dungeon recently reopened with fantastically frightening new sets and attractions. Look out for our promotional voucher! Visit www.the-dungeons. co.uk/york or call 01904 632599. 4
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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. EVERY MONDAY SELBY MARKET. The whole family will find something within the beautiful market town. The Selby Farmers Market is also held on the first Wednesday of every month. Call 07808 768186. EVERY 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. Call 07914 300512. 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.
SUTTON PARK STATELY HOME AND HERITAGE GARDENS, Sutton-on-the-Forest, (house 1.30-5pm; gardens 11am5pm). This lovely Georgian house, the Yorkshire home of Sir Reginald and Lady Sheffield, is open to the public until the end of September. Also open on bank holidays. Call 01347 810249.
FROM 1st MAY FRESH ASPARAGUS The multi-award winning Balloon Tree Farmshop and Cafe will have home-grown asparagus on sale from the start of May. Entertain the children in the play area and visit the newly-renovated animal corner. Call 01759 373023. 1st, 15th and 29th COMEDY OPEN MIC, The Gillygate, 8.30pm. York’s only open mic night dedicated to stand-up comedy returns to The Gillygate. You can even give it a go yourself! Visit www.cscddc.blogspot.com 1st Romany Wood UNICEF Concert, York Minster, 7.30pm. A performance of the children’s musical before a short poetry reading and then the project launch by Archbishop Sentamu. Visit www.yorkminster.org
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Treasurer's House free family fun
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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2nd KNOCK KNOCK COMEDY, The Post Office Club, Marygate, 7.30pm. Andrew Ryan headlines, supported by other hilarious acts including Simon D Heaven. Visit www.facebook.com/ KnockKnockComedyPresents 3rd-12th Spring Steam Gala, North York Moors Railway, Pickering. Their 40th anniversary celebrations will feature demonstration goods trains, Grosmont to Goathland local trains and lots more. Visit www.nymr.co.uk 3rd-6th Harrogate Antique and Fine Art Fair, Harrogate International Centre. Explore the range of antique furniture, porcelain, silver and paintings. Visit www. harrogateantiquefair.com
3rd + 17th MAY SCREENINGS, South Bank Community Cinema, 8pm. Enjoy screenings of Venus on 3rd and Good Bye, Lenin! on 17th. Visit www.sbcommunitycinema.co.uk
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3rd HUGE IN CONCERT, New Earswick Bowls Club, 7pm. York’s favourite party band are in concert to help raise money for the Lord Mayor’s charities. Call 01904 750230. 4th-5th, 11th-12th, and 18th-19th OPEN WEEKEND, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. Visit this recently renovated mill. If there is enough wind the sails will turn, and milling will be done. Park on Acomb Road or take the number one bus from the city centre. Visit www.holgatewindmill.org 4th, 10th & 11th British Independent Film Festival, Helmsley Arts Centre. Playing films from the 2013 Film Festival. Visit www.helmsleyarts.co.uk 4th-6th Dales Festival of Food and Drink, Leyburn, Wensleydale (DL8 5SG), 10am5pm. Discover new and interesting traders. The popular beer tent is run by Daleside Brewery who will produce a special ale for the event. Call 07909 586358. 4th-6th Scarecrow Trail, Dunnington. See some amazingly detailed local scarecrows. Trail maps are available from St Nicholas Church each day between 10am-4pm. Call 01904 488331.
4th-6th HAXBY AND WIGGINTON SCARECROW FESTIVAL, Haxby and Wigginton Village. The villages get together to make some truly amazing scarecrows with all proceeds going to charity. Visit www.haxbyandwigginton methodistchurch.org.uk 4th-6th SIRENS TO CELEBRATIONS, Beningbrough Hall. Celebrate VE Day and enjoy a great bank holiday featuring re-enactments, drill activities, jive workshops and pre-war vintage cars. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ beningbrough 4th Late Music Concert, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 7.30pm. Rosalind Ventris (viola) and Lara Dodds-Eden (piano) perform. Visit www.latemusic.org or call 01904 430106. 5th, 6th + 7th Art Exhibition, Village Hall, Newton On Ouse, 10.30am (2pm Sat)-4.30pm. The 48th edition of the exhibition features a huge collection of local talent and the opportunity to purchase many of the paintings on show. Call 01347 848553.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s 40th Anniversary Festival
An evening in Wonderland with Alice and friends Saturday 8 June
3 – 12 May Visit The North Yorkshire Moors Railway during this 10 day event and take part in a celebration of locomotives that have contributed to the history of the NYMR including visiting engines Mayflower 1306, 62005, 69023, 44871, 45407 and the NYMR’s very own home fleet 29, 61264, 825, 60007, 75029 and 45428. Plus art exhibitions and model railway displays in the learning centre on various days during the festival at Pickering. Visit www.nymr.co.uk, call 01751 472 508, follow us on Twitter @NYMR or Facebook @North Yorkshire Moors Railway
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6.30pm - 9pm Open air performances with We Are Theatre.
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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York 6th Driffield Vintage Fair and Fun Day, Driffield Showground. Prepare to enjoy vintage clothing, memorabilia, classic cars and motorcycles, as well a vintage tea room, dog show and fitness and dance displays. Call 07950 255577. 6th MAY DAY FAIR, Low Green, Copmanthorpe, 12noon. A wide variety of stalls, rides, refreshments and music. Email copstreetf@aol.com 8th-12th Spring Festival, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York. Programmed and organised by a student committee, the annual Spring Festival of New Music presents contemporary classical music, jazz and more at venues in the music department and in the city. Visit www.yorkspringfestival.co.uk 8th Courtyard Craft and Produce Markets, Castle Howard, 10am-4pm. Browse over 30 stalls selling a unique range of handmade crafts and local produce. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk 9th Derwent Flood Barrier Walk, meet at Barrier car park, Barmby on the Marsh, 10am. Join The River Foss Society for a circular walk of four - five miles in the vicinity of the flood barrier. Call 01904 764702. 11th-12th Battlegroup North, Yorkshire Air Museum. Historic military vehicle rally, wargaming and living history show. Email museum@ yorkshireairmuseum.org or call 01904 608595. 11th York Gluten-Free Fayre, The Bar Convent. Visit this massive gluten-free event in
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11th Yarnbombing Workshops, Southlands Methodist Church, Bishopthorpe Road, 10am-12.30pm. Try your hand at weaving, knitting, pompom making and finger knitting. Also on 17th at Rowntree Park Café. Call 01904 635486.
11th Plant Fest + animal encounter day, Askham Bryan College, 10am-4pm. A spring plant sale including shrubs, perennial and bedding plants as well as horticultural demonstrations, market stalls and tree climbing. Visit www.askham-bryan.ac.uk or call 01904 772277 11th York Arts Academy Concert, Christian Science Church, Fulford, 7pm. All donations and proceeds in aid of the NSPCC. Email lesliewilson34@tiscali.co.uk 12TH Spring Plant Fair, 10am, Newby Hall, Ripon. With a programme of talks from well respected local experts. Call 01423 322583 opt 3 or visit www.newbyhall.com 12th ANIMAL SOUL MEETING, York Central Library, 2.30-3.30pm. Can animals express divine love? Go along and share your thoughts and feelings in a relaxed environment.
11th Union Jill, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. The musical duo launch their new album, Respectable Rebellion, with a one-off band concert, featuring guitarist Clive Gregson. Call 01904 658338. 11th Spring Fair, York Steiner School, Fulford, 11am-4pm. Go along and celebrate spring with a host of fun-filled activities including a magical flower and fairy themed spring grotto. Call 01904 654983. 11th IT’S IN THE BAG GIFT FAIR, The Guildhall, 10am-4pm. Expect an excellent range of gifts, crafts, and homeware all under one roof. Call 07889 899958.
12th Classic Car Rally, Burton Agnes Hall, 11am-5pm. The Cambridge-Oxford Owners’ Club will be showcasing vintage, classic and thoroughbred vehicles in the grounds of the spectacular stately home. Call 01262 490324. 14th + 25th Photography Workshop, Rogues Atelier, Fossgate. A basic introduction to the photographic principles not mentioned in the camera’s manual. Call 07960 329286.
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May 2013 Tuesday 14 May Courtyard Craft & Produce Market Over 20 stalls of Yorkshire crafts and produce in the Courtyard. Admission free.
Saturday 25 May - Monday 27 May Whippets & Wellies A Yorkshire themed countryside fun day. Delicious local produce and crafts, amazing birds of prey and galloping acrobatics, fun dog show, climbing wall, welly wanging and more.
From Saturday 25 May NeW exHIbITION Duty Calls: Castle howard in time of War From Waterloo to World War II, this exhibition explores the wartime experiences of the Howard family, staff and tenants.
Thursday 30 May Outdoor Evening theatre – treasure Island Cambridge Touring Theatre’s acclaimed production of Treasure Island is suitable for all ages. This picnic performance is interactive. Gates open at 3pm. Pre-book online.
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in the 2011 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, this four-piece Glaswegian band brings a vibrant new sound to the world of jazz. Call 01904 658338.
17th MAY – 6th JULY ACROSS THE NORTH SEA, Lotte Inch Gallery, Janette Ray Rare Books, Bootham. A selling exhibition of photographs by Fay Godwin with Anna Lilleengen. The artists’ work shares a set of common aesthetic values, with inspiration reaching from Yorkshire and the Pennines across the North Sea to Germany and Scandinavia. Call 01904 623088. 16th BE A KID AT DIG, DIG, 7.30-10pm. An after-hours chance for grownups to experience DIG and to learn some of the secrets of this historic building. Visit DIG and enjoy complimentary nibbles and a welcome drink before exploring the reconstructed archaeological excavations. Call 01904 615505. 17th, 18th & 19th The Helmsley Festival of Writing, Helmsley Arts Centre. Their first ever literary weekend celebrates writers and writing, and explores the theme of journeys. Poet Simon Armitage is in residence. Visit www.helmsleyarts.co.uk 17th THE BRONTËS BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, Wigginton Recreation Hall, 2pm. A fascinating talk, given by Pat Osborne, about the secrets and scandals of Yorkshire’s most famous literary family. Email bjackson27@talktalk.net 17th BRASS JAW, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. Voted ‘Ensemble Of The Year’ 10
18TH-19TH Malton Food Lovers Festival, Malton. With Antonio Carluccio returning, and other celebrity patrons, this year the festival is hoping to attract over 20,000 people to Yorkshire’s culinary capital. This year entrance to the festival and producer stalls is free. 18th-19th Art Exhibition, York Art Gallery, 10am-4pm. The exhibition by the Friends of York Art Gallery of the works of local artists will raise money for the new art store in the redeveloped gallery. Call 01904 763338. 18th TAKE THAT 2 & ROBBIE, York Racecourse, 7pm. Back by popular demand, enjoy the fabulous professional tribute acts singing some of Take That’s greatest hits. Call 01904 620911. 18th SPRING CONCERT, Haxby Memorial Hall, 7.30pm. The Haxby Singers present an evening of songs from famous shows and bands. Email judy.laken@virgin.net
18th Connections, St Olave’s Church, Marygate, 7.30pm. Soon Amore Singers present a concert reflecting the rich international heritage within their choir. Call 01904 673438.
18th York Guildhall Orchestra, The Barbican, 7.30pm. The York Guildhall Orchestra concludes its 33rd season with its final visit to the symphonies of Gustav Mahler. Call 0844 8542757. 18th MAY + 1st JUNE Glass Painting workshop, The Stained Glass Centre, Micklegate, 10.30am-4.30pm. In this one-day workshop you will be introduced to basic techniques of painting on glass. Call 01904 611687. 18th FUSION, York Cemetery Chapel, 7pm. a taste of jazz, folk, flamenco, Africa and the East. Call 07852 899869. 19th THE STEVE CASSIDY BAND, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 7.30pm. Another great evening of music by one of York’s favourite bands. Guests include Terri Anne Prendergast, The Evelyn Witcombe School of Dance and the Appleton Roebuck Primary School Choir. Call 01904 623568.
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FROM 25th REVEALING YORK MINSTER’S UNDECROFT, York Minster. Experience the revamped network of new interactive galleries, housed in the Undercroft and Treasury below the historic cathedral. Visit www.yorkminster.org 25th MAY – 31st DECEMBER Duty Calls: Castle Howard in Time of War, Castle Howard, 10am-6pm. From Waterloo to World War II, this exhibition explores the stories of Castle Howard in the time of war. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk
21st Historic Pub Tour, Meeting at the Minster Inn, Marygate, 7pm. A two hour guided tour of some of York’s oldest pubs led by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. Includes a free real ale booklet. Call 07506 570234. 22nd VINTAGE POP UP COFFEE BAR, Parliament Street. A range of vintage music, cars and street entertainment reflective of the era will take York back to the 1950s to mark Dementia Awareness Week. Call 01904 658106. 22nd EBOR LECTURE, York Minster, 7pm. Catherine Pepinster discusses the tolerance and intolerance of public manifestations of religion. Call 0844 9390015. 24th Down With The Kidz, The Grand Opera House, 7pm. Watch local school rock bands strut their stuff performing covers and original songs – all to raise money for York Against Cancer. Call 0844 8472322. 12
25th May-2nd June FAMILY FUN TRAIL, Clifford’s Tower, 10am-6pm. Seek out the colourful trail markers of all the different people who would live and work in a medieval castle. A fun trail for all the family. Call 01904 646940. 25th MAY-2nd JUNE HALF TERM FUN, Yorkshire Museum & York Castle Museum. Both museums have some great activities running during the half term. Discover your inner Goldilocks and watch our demonstrations in the Kitchen Studio at the Castle Museum, and learn how prehistoric people made their tools for survival at the Yorkshire Museum. Visit www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk 25th MAY-2nd JUNE Wetwang Scarecrow Festival, Wetwang. The village hall will be open from 10am-4pm each day for trail maps, refreshments, craft fair and competitions. Visit www.wetwang. org.uk
25th MAY-2nd JUNE BRILLIANT BRANDS, York’s Chocolate Story, 10am-6pm. Some of the best known chocolate brands came from York. Have a go at designing your own chocolate packaging this half-term in a makeand-take kids’ workshop. Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com 25th MAY-2nd JUNE Half Term Children’s’ Trails, Treasurers House, 11am-4.30pm. This half term, children of all ages will be able to explore Treasurer’s House by following one of their terrific trails. See what you can discover. Call 01904 624247. 25th-26th MOTOR SHOW, Driffield Showground, 9am-5pm. The Moto-Stunts International Stunt Team will be displaying their dare-devil talents and there will be fun for the whole family. Live band Reloaded will be playing on Saturday night. Visit www. driffieldshowgroundevents.co.uk 25th-26th Yorkshire Antiques And Art Fair, The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, 10am-5pm. A wide selection of antiques, art, collectables, curios, vintage and retro items – courtesy of Bowman Antiques. Call 01274 588505.
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25th-26th BUSKIVAL, Across York. Over 50 buskers and street entertainers perform around the city centre. Enjoy free workshops and family activities and go along to help pick York’s Favourite Busker! Visit www.yorkfestivals.com 25th-27th Whippets & Wellies, Castle Howard, 10am-4pm. Sample delicious local produce in the food marquee, pick up some unique Yorkshire crafts then watch the exciting performers and demonstrations in the main ring. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk 25th YORKWALK COACH TRIP. Join the expert guide on a trip to see Derby Cathedral and Papplewick Hall, a charming example of an 18th century Georgian mansion. Enjoy lunch and afternoon tea and cakes. Call 01904 622303. 26th-27th Open Gardens, Bulmer Village, near Castle Howard, 1-5pm. enjoy walking around the nine selected gardens that will be on view. There will be what promises to be an amazing plant stall at the village hall. 14
30th Treasure Island, Castle Howard, 5.30pm. Suitable for all ages, this open-air performance is interactive, full of laughs and catchy tunes. Visit www. castlehoward.co.uk 30th Keep Your Pet fundraiser, The Post Office Club, Marygate, 7.30pm. York St John Students Union present Big Band Society and blues duo Jen Low & Karl Mullen. Call 07928 817932. 30th FREE VALUATION DAY, The Bar Convent, 11am3pm. Experts from Tennants Auctioneers will appraise your precious items and reveal the values. Call 01423 531661.
JUNE 1st Late Music Concert, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 7.30pm. The Ossian Ensemble perform. Visit www.latemusic.org or call 01904 430106. 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 to produce a simple but charming piece of stained glass. Call 01904 611687. 2nd THUNDER DAY, Yorkshire Air Museum. Live aircraft engine power ups and short taxi runs featuring jet and propeller aircraft. A great chance to see live jet and propeller aircraft at close quarters! Email museum@ yorkshireairmuseum.org or call 01904 608595. 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. Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com
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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York 15th York Rocks Against Cancer, The Grand Opera House, 7.30pm. The Guvnors, York Turnpike Trust and The Supermodels will be playing alongside a special guest group in this inaugural charity event. Call 0844 8472322. 21st THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN, Grand Opera House, 7.30pm. Five-star performances authentically revive the style and sophistication of all the Detroit legends – the Temptations, Supremes, Jackson 5, Lionel Richie and more. Call 0844 8472322. 6th Knock Knock Comedy, The Post Office Club, Marygate, 7.30pm. A night of comedy featuring one of the hottest comics on the block, Matt Forde. Visit www.facebook.com/ KnockKnockComedyPresents
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 gorgeous Alka Seltzer Sisters. Call 01904 765780.
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 An evening experience in wonderland, Beningbrough Hall, 6.30-9pm. Play croquet on the lawn with the Queen of Hearts, follow the interactive challenge trail and make a mask to be part of Wonderland. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough
8th 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.
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9th Upstairs, Downstairs, Treasurers House, 11am4.30pm. 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. Call 01904 624247. 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.
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 1970s-era Elvis shows. You will feel the energy from the back of the room. Call 01904 611570. 29th FESTA D’ESTATE, English Martyrs Hall, Dalton Terrace, 7-11.45pm. Music provided by the fabulous Steve Cassidy Band. Call 01904 783175.
AUGUST 3rd KATHERINE JENKINS, Scarborough Open Air Theatre. The orchestral superstar joins the National Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening. Call 0114 2565567.
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MAGIC OF MOTOWN
Back by popular demand, the five-star show will return to the Grand Opera House on 21st June. Call 0844 8472322.
BARBICAN 1 Mick Foley Tales from Wrestling Past 4 Prodijig present Footstorm 12 Sean Lock 17 The Lumberjacks 18 York Guildhall Orchestra 20-22 Horrible Histories Live 28 Sean Lock
18 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club 19 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club 24 Blonde On Bob + Mulholland 25 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club 26 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club Bank Holiday Special
21 Dutch Uncles 22 Spear Of Destiny 23 Beans On Toast 25 Little Triggers 26 Atomic Blondie + Money For Nothing 28 Andy Cairns 29 The Family Rain 30 Kids In Glass Houses 31 Bastrad
Basement 1 YPS Cafe Scientifique 3 Basement Sessions with Miaow Miaow + La Bete Blooms 4 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club 5 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club Bank Holiday Special 7 Morocco Fundraiser 11 Hyena Saturday Night Lounge 13 Script Factor 14 Six Lips Theatre: Fantasmagorical Fringe Fundraiser 15 Tom Copson + Patrick Duff + Guests 16 SNAPPY presents The Blueprints + Johnny Dobbs + Paper Cats + DT Jamie
Black Swan Folk Club 2 Moore Moss Rutter 9 Singers and Musicians Night 16 Lady Maisery 23 Chris Sarjeant 30 Bruce Molsky
National Centre for Early Music 4 Hanover Square Concerts 4 Concert Spirituel 4 Collegium Musicum 8 Music To Young Ears 10 Dark Inventions 11 Union Jill 17 Brass Jaw
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Fibbers 1 Marcella Detroit 2 Dick Valentine 3 Moulettes 4 Hellbound Hearts 7 Dave McPherson 9 The Fall 10 Lucy Spraggan 11 Treetop Flyers 14 The Generators 17 Maiden England 18 Battle Lines
The Duchess 2 While She Sleeps + Feed The Rhino + Dead Harts 3 Lucy Rose 4 King Creosote (Duo) + Gummi Bako 5 YO1 After Party Feat. Theme Park 6 Skaters + Bull + Mother
7 Malcolm Middleton (Arab Strap) 8 Sharks + Dead White Doves 10 Duke Special 11 Nell Bryden 12 Bo Ningen + Deaf Club 14 Miles Kane 15 The Kat Men 17 Extra Curricular 20 Lollypop Presents OPM + Lollypop DJs 26 The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show. Bank Holiday Special 27 Freeze The Atlantic + theFALLEN + Crave + Tomorrow We Radio + Day. Week. Repeat. 28 Scott Ian (Anthrax) Pocklington Arts Centre 2 Beth Rowley 14 Timothy West With The Pavao String Quartet 16 Jason Manford 21 Nt Live: This House By James Graham 24 Buffalo Skinners & Friends... 28 Lights Out Land Girls By Badapple Theatre
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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York Grand Opera House To book: 0844 8713024.
New Jersey Nights (2nd-4th May) Featuring four great singers, perfect harmonies, stylised costumes, a rocking live band and amazing dancers, Jersey Nights delivers all of the Four Seasons hits.
Theatre Theatre Royal
To book: 01904 623568. iShandy (11th April – 11th May) Very loosely based on the novel by Laurence Sterne, the new play sees members of a teachers’ Book Club meet to discuss the insurmountable Tristram Shandy. However, this is no ordinary cosy night in with a good book as the evening takes some extraordinary twists and turns. Angels & Insects (11th April – 4th May) An Amazonian explorer and entomologist, returning home penniless to Victorian England, is taken in by a wealthy aristocrat. Whilst employed to catalogue his benefactor’s collection of insects he falls in love with his employer’s mysterious daughter. THE MISENTHROPE (21st – 25th May) In pursuit of honesty, poet Alceste embarks on a one-man crusade against forked-tongues, frippery and fakery in this adaptation by poet Roger McGough. 22
Joseph Rowntree Theatre To book: 01904 623568.
TIP TOP DANCE (9th-11th May) A lively show featuring different forms of dance, from tap to modern and ballet to Irish, performed by pupils of the Evelyn Witcombe School of Dance. Whistle Down The Wind (14th-18th May) Based on the 1961 film Whistle Down the Wind with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The plot follows the lives of three Lancashire farm children who discover a fugitive hiding in their barn. 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 Mousetrap (6th-11th May) The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? Priscilla Queen of the Desert (13th-18th May) Priscilla is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they had ever dreamed of. THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD (9th-10th July) The Gruffalo's Child follows the young creature on a wild and windy night, as she ignores her father’s warning and ventures out into the snow. The Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? Yorkshire Museum of Farming To book: 01904 489966. LIGHT OUT LAND GIRLS! (4th-5th May) Enjoy comic scrapes and tall tales – based on real land army memories – as the two girls come to terms with life after the Land Army. Ticket holders can visit the new Feeding the Nation exhibition, based on the women’s land army in Yorkshire, for free.
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Film guide Star Trek Into Darkness. We hope that you live long and prosper – certainly long enough to catch the sequel to the rebooted Star Trek franchise. J J Abrams, the man that brought us TV’s Lost, returns to the helm (or should we say captain’s chair) to bring us another tale of Kirk, Spock and the USS Enterprise. This time we’re given a baddy played by posho Benedict Cumberbatch, and are promised a much darker story – as the title suggests. But judging by the trailer they might as well have called it Star Trek Things Will Blow Up.
The Great Gatsby. Based on the book by F. Scot Fitzgerald – considered one of the great literary works of the 20th century – The Great Gatsby has been given the remake once-over by Baz Luhrman. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan, the films follows would-be writer Nick Carraway as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. The trailer looks swish and stylish, as you might expect from the director of Moulin Rouge and Romeo and Juliet.
Epic. In this 3D animated film, a young girl is magically shrunk down to the size of an insect and encounters a race of warrior-like forest dwellers. As you do. A few big names prop up the film by lending their vocal talents, including Colin 24
Farrell, Christoph Waltz, Steven Tyler and Beyoncé Knowles. Epic, based on William Joyce’s book The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs, should be a great film for kids to enjoy, be they six or 60.
The Big Wedding. We remember the days when having Robert De Niro in a film guaranteed action, tough talking and wise guys popping caps. These days the De Niro seal of approval is given only to rom-coms. This American remake of the original 2006 French film Mon frère se marie, sees a long-divorced couple pretend to still be together for the sake of family wedding. De Niro and Diane Keaton are the afore mentioned estranged couple, with the ranks of their clueless family being made up by Katherine Heigl, Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams as a priest.
The Hangover 3. Normally when a film spawns a second sequel, it is not always a
great indicator of brilliance but rather one of ‘cash-in-abilty’ (that is a word, promise). However, 2009’s The Hangover (and of course, its follow-up) was so funny, we don’t begrudge another dipping of the toe into these comedy waters. Back once again are Bradley Cooper and Zack Galifianakis as friends who constantly keep finding themselves in often awkward situations as a result of over indulgence booze-wise. This time Alan, played by the bearded Galifianakis, finds himself in a mental hospital and requires rescuing by his friends. Cheers!
Vue: 08712 240 240 www.myvue.co.uk City Screen: 0871 902 5726 www.picturehouses.co.uk/york Reel Cinema: 0870 801 0870 www.reelcinemas.co.uk
Lotte Inch Gallery
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Tel: 07709424155 Email: lotte@lotteinch.co.uk www.lotteinch.co.uk
Across the North Sea A selling exhibition of Photographs by Fay Godwin, with Anna Lilleengen Friday 16th May - Saturday 6th July 2013
York does Vintage
Fay Godwin. ‘Remains of Elmet 5.’ 1979, Photo gravure print. Edition of 30 printed by Hugh Stoneman. 325 x 325mm.
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