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Information correct at time of publishing but subject to change. Please check with venues ahead of your visit.

January // UNTIL 13TH FEB ‘22

YOUNG GAINSBOROUGH: REDISCOVERED LANDSCAPING DRAWINGS,

York Art Gallery. 25 newly attributed Thomas Gainsborough drawings are on public display for the first time. Presented alongside paintings and works such as The National Gallery’s recently conserved masterpiece Cornard Wood (1748). To book tickets visit yorkartgallery.org.uk. // 1ST JAN

ANTIQUE HOME & VINTAGE FAIR, York Racecourse. You'll

find treasures galore with around 100 traders from all over the UK, including local artists and makers. There is something for everyone, for all homes and budgets. Visit antiquefairyork.com. // 2ND JAN

CAR PARK PANTO: HORRIBLE HISTORIES, Horrible Christmas,

Elvington Airfield. Sit back and enjoy this panto from the comfort of your own car. When Christmas comes under threat from a jolly man dressed in red, it's up to one young boy to save the day – but can he save Christmas? 4

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Tickets are £49.50 per car. To book, visit seetickets.com and search 'Horrible Christmas.' // 14TH JAN

be over 40,000 antiquarian, rare and secondhand books on every subject you can imagine. Call 07896 7138988. VINTAGE DANCE NIGHT,

Huntington W.M.C. With DJ and guest band Swingamathing. Tickets are £12. Visit www. yorkvintagedance.co.uk // 19TH JAN

BEER & CHEESE TASTING EVENT, Love Cheese. Blast out

those January blues and enjoy sampling five beers paired with delicious cheeses. Tickets £30pp. Visit lovecheese.co.uk for more information.

BARN DANCING, Acomb Methodist Church Hall. 2.15pm 4.30pm for an afternoon of Barn/ Ceilidh Style Social Dancing. Admission £2. For more information call Phil on 01904 783029. // 21ST & 22ND JAN

GHOST HUNT, York Castle Museum. From the museum streets to the dark eerie calls, what will you encounter on this investigation to the paranormal? Visit www.facebook. com/events/573365287255238 for more information. // 15TH JAN

YORK BOOK FAIR, York Racecourse, 10.30am. The UK’s largest one-day book fair returns to York with over 100 booksellers from all over the UK. There will

STAMP AND COIN FAIR, York Racecourse, 10am. Head to the largest stamp and coin fair outside of London. There will be over 95 stamp and postal history dealers and over 60 coin, banknote and medal dealers. Visit stampshows.net.

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WINTER CONCERT, St Olave’s Church. In aid of Musical Connections and directed by Alan George enjoy this tremendous orchestra in an incredible setting. Tickets are £15 and £5 for children. To purchase tickets, visit academyofstolaves.org.uk.

and wellbeing. Book in advance by calling 07535646400. // 5TH FEBRUARY

// 29TH - 30TH JAN

YORK GUILDHALL ORCHESTRA, York Barbican.

YORK RESIDENTS FESTIVAL, all around York. Over 100 attractions, events and offers are available to York residents with a valid YorkCard or Student ID. Visit visityork.org/ events for more information. // 29TH & 30TH JAN

ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse,

9am. Join professional dealers, collectors and antique enthusiasts for a day of all things antique. Expect furniture, pictures, ceramics, glass, silver, jewellery and more. Visit jaguarfairs.com.

Book now // 29TH JAN UNTIL 6TH FEB

TOUCH TUINA: THE YEAR OF THE TIGER! 11 St. Saviour's

Place. 11am-4pm. Touch Tuina is welcoming everybody to celebrate Chinese New Year, with free Tuina massage tasters and talks on health 6

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Join York Guildhall Orchestra for performances of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 with Rebecca Taylor on the Piano and Simon Wright conducting. Call 0844 8542757 to book or visit www. yorkbarbican.co.uk.

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Minster, 11 am and 3 pm (also 1 pm Friday and Saturday). Take a free history tour of the city centre. Visit www.whiteroseyork.com or call 07792 207679. YORK LEISURE CENTRE, York Leisure Centre at the York Stadium Leisure Complex at Monks Cross has a great range of activities guaranteed to turn up the fun. From the junior gym, swimming, racquet sports, and clip ‘n climb, the whole family will enjoy the range of fun and affordable activities. Visit better. org.uk/york-lc. YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM.

Elvington. Did you know that the first-ever aeroplane was invented in Yorkshire? Explore aircraft from throughout history as well as archive material and documentation and learn all about the world of aviation. Visitors can also enjoy a stroll on the Nature of Flight walk or take a moment to reflect in the Remembrance Garden. Visit yorkshireairmuseum.org.

DARK TALES OF YORK

Walk in the footsteps of history and discover the ghosts of the past. Discover a dark side to the city of York with a private guided tour. Book online darktalesofyork.com.

Every day CITY CRUISES YORK, York’s favourite water-based attraction offers sightseeing, dining, self-drive, and private hire cruises on the River Ouse, and is a much-loved and highly regarded staple of York’s visitor economy. WHITE ROSE YORK TOURS,

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YORK MANSION HOUSE,

Book in to visit York’s most exclusive address. Across four floors, walk in the footsteps of Lord Mayors and some of the most infamous figures in York’s history, discovering grand State Rooms, vast kitchens, and hidden passages. Visit www. mansionhouseyork.com for more information.

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Looking to get your live performance fix? York's theatre scene has plenty on offer this month.

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Information correct at time of publishing but subject to change. Please check with venues ahead of your visit. JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE To book,visit: josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk, or call 01904 501935

ONE IOTA PLUS SUPPORT BY ODIN DRAGONFLY // 21 JANUARY

York-based alt-indie band, One Iota, deliver a night of original rock and pop material. SERIOUSLY COLLINS // 22 JANUARY

A two-hour extravaganza playing all of Phil Collins’ hits and fan favourites. THE MISSING PEACE // 27-29 JANUARY

A stage adaptation of Ian Donaghy’s The Missing Piece, adapted and directed by Gemma McDonald. The play explores life after death. YORK THEATRE ROYAL To book, visit: yorktheatreroyal.co.uk, or call 01904 623568

CINDERELLA // UNTIL 2 JANUARY

Catch the end of York Theatre Royal’s all-new magical pantomime featuring CBeebies star, Andy Day. The fun-filled family-friendly production tells the timeless tale of Cinderella, relocated to the city of York. THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS // 29 - 30 JANUARY

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Rogers and Dolly Parton. Expect to hear ‘I Will Always Love You’ ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Islands in the Stream.’ MOSCOW CITY BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER // 23 JANUARY

Join the Handlebards as they cycle from venue to venue performing a bicyclepowered, laugh-out-loud version of Macbeth.

The timeless story of Clara who is whisked away on an adventure by her Nutcracker Prince is presented in classic Russian style with full orchestra.

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Enjoy the sounds of the golden era of music (1920s-1930s) with beautifully arranged songs from Irving Berlin, Ray Noble, Cole Porter and their contemporaries. GRAND OPERA HOUSE To book, visit atgtickets.com, or call 0333 009 6690

DICK TURPIN RIDES AGAIN // UNTIL 9 JANUARY

Berwick Kaley reunites his band of pantomime favourites including Martin Barrass, Suzy Cooper, AJ Powell and David Leonard for a production packed with madcap comedy, spectacular song and dance and, of course, a Wagon Wheel or two. ISLANDS IN THE STREAM // 20 JANUARY

Country Music Royalty comes to Grand Opera House with the hits of Kenny

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Award-winning Clive John pays homage to Johnny Cash, with a brand new updated show featuring the legendary June Carter (Meghan Thomas) and the Roadshow Horns. ROUND THE HORNE // 27 JANUARY

From 1965 to 1968, every Sunday afternoon, millions of people would gather around the wireless to listen to Kenneth Horne and his merry crew. Take a step back into the BBC’s Paris Studios and experience the classic comedy live. THEATRE @ 41 To book, visit: 41monkgate.co.uk

A WARNING TO THE CURIOUS // 28 JANUARY

One of M R James’ best ghost stories, A Warning To The Curious tells the tale of a young archaeologist who is haunted and hunted by the guardian of ancient treasure.

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Young Gainsborough Rediscovered Landscape Drawings 1 October 2021 – 13 February 2022 Book your tickets at yorkartgallery.org.uk

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