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York Magazine

YORK PRIDE

1 ST JUNE 2024

Celebrating diversity, love, and so much more, North Yorkshire's biggest annual LGBTQ+ event returns for 2024.

WHAT'S INSIDE

YORK'S BIGGEST EVENTS GUIDE

We've listed every exciting event and unmissable theatre show happening in York this month!

Elgar Three Bavarian Dances

Strauss Horn Concerto No 1

Dvořák Symphony No 7

Simon Wright Conductor

Fiona Love Orchestra Leader

Annemarie Federle

French Horn

Annemarie Federle

What's On

York is a fabulous place to be in May, there is so much to see and do you’ll want to stay here forever!

Our wonderful team have scoured far and wide to bring you the very best of the best. Turn to pages 8-14 for our events diary, then if you fancy catching a show check out the theatre listings on page six.

In case you get peckish as you venture around the city, we’ve also packed some of the finest bars, restaurants, and cafes in York into this little guide. Keep an eye out as you read through, to find the spot for tonight!

Finally, to ensure you don’t waste any time wandering down the wrong one of our beautiful winding streets, we’ve got you covered with a city map. Turn to page 16 to start your tour!

Until the next time…

25th / 26th & BANK HOLIDAY

27th MAY

501935 or visit www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

leads a talented group of musicians in a wonderful evening of rock, country and ballads, old and new,

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breathe new life into Dorothy and Toto’s magical Emerald City in this delightful stage adaptation of beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score

York Theatre Royal: To book, call 01904 623568 or visit www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk.

3-4 MAY

BELONGING: LOSS. LEGACY. LOVE. Three exciting international dance makers have come together to provide a brilliant evening of thoughtprovoking theatre, exploring the diverse nuances of the human experience.

8-11 MAY

TESS. A circus adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s comic literary creation. See the book you studied at school brought to life like never before in this stunning adaptation.

Grand Opera House: To book, call 0333 009 6690 or visit atgtickets.com.

UNTIL 4 MAY

2:22 A GHOST STORY. Starring The Wanted vocalist Jay McGuiness, this edge-of-the-seat ghost thriller takes place across one adrenalinefilled night where secrets will emerge and ghosts may or may not appear.

13-18 MAY

TWELVE ANGRY MEN. See one of the greatest stories in the history of American cinema brought to life on stage.

4-8 JUNE

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN - THE MUSICAL. This timeless story of love, courage, and redemption will make your heart soar and leave you breathless, longing for more.

Friargate Theatre

To book call 01904 655317 or visit ridinglights.org

17 MAY RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW.

A night of fun and foolish improv comedy for all the family. It’s completely audience-led — they make it up as they go along; turning your ideas into chaotic and brilliant comedy.

Events.

25 APRIL

YORK PRIDE DRAG RACE 2024, Cityscreen Basement, Coney Street, York. 7.30pm. Come and witness the incredible moment that the winner of York Pride Drag Race 2024 is crowned. Head to www.yorkpride.org.uk for more details.

27 APRIL

WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING, Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, Thorpe Underwood Estate, York. 9:30am. Take a tour, sample educational activities, hear from students and staff, and ask questions to gain a brilliant insight into life at this Excellent rated (ISI) school. To book, just use the form at www.qe.org.

3 MAY

LIXENBERG— LAWS— UITTI & THE ASSEM -

BLED, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, Campus West, University of York. 1pm. Go along to hear the work of the legendary cellist Frances-Marie Uitti who joins Catherine Laws and Loré Lixenberg. Head to www.yorkconcerts.co.uk to book tickets.

5 MAY

FAMILY DISCO, New Earswick Sports and Social Club, 3-7pm. Head to www.newearswicksportsclub. co.uk for more details.

4-6 MAY

CARLTON TOWERS MAY MARKETS, Carlton, DN14 9LZ. 10am-4pm. Browse stalls, have a drink and relax with the incredible stately home of Carlton Towers as your backdrop. Car parking is £3 but entry is free. Head to www.carltontowers.co.uk for more details.

4-5 MAY

KENTMERE HOUSE GALLERY, Scarcroft Hill, York. Pop along to Kentmere House Gallery to witness the work of artists who are members of Royal Art Societies. Also open on every first weekend of the month from 11am-5pm. For more information, please call 01904 656507.

6 MAY

DUNCOMBE PARK COUNTRY FAIR, Helmsley,

YO62 5EB. 9am-5pm. A great day out for all the family! Come and enjoy everything Yorkshire’s countryside has to offer, including stunt riding, horse & dog shows, craft marquees, trade stands, and more. Head to ww.dpcountryfair.co.uk.

9 MAY

YORKSHIRE EDUCATION RECRUITMENT

EVENT, Pocklington School, YO42 2NJ. 7-8.30pm. Hear from the Director of Yorkshire Education, Joe Butcher, about why Yorkshire Eduction should be the teaching agency for you. He explains the process of using the agency to find a job in teachingfrom registration all the way to finding a position. Call 01904 481800 for more details.

10

MAY

AN EVENING WITH ST SORDID SECRET AND CHERRY POPS, York Vaults, Nunnery Lane. 7.30pm-late. These two iconic drag queens will be entertaining with hilarious routines, and sketches. The event is a fundraiser for York Pride. Head to www.yorkpride.org.uk to book tickets.

10-12 MAY

GLAMPFEST, Scotton, Knaresborough. A family camping festival in the heart of Yorkshire—with great food, drinks, workshops, live bands and nonstop entertainment all weekend long! Buy tickets from www.glampfest.com.

11 MAY

ELEGANTLY INXS, York Vaults, Nunnery Lane. 8pm-12am. Go along to hear your favourite hits from the Australian band brought back to life by a full 6/7 piece band, saxophone included! Head to www.skiddle.com to book tickets.

11 MAY

MONTHLY FOOD MARKET, Market Place, Malton. YO17 7LW. 9am-3pm. Expect speciality vendors, street cuisine, live music and lots of foodrelated fun! This market is a sensory feast with lots of fantastic local produce to sample. Head to www. visitmalton.com/monthly-food-market for more details.

18 MAY

KINDA QUEEN, York Vaults, Nunnery Lane. 8-11pm. No gimmicks just the brilliant sound of Queen, expect to hear all the classics like We Will Rock You,

Programme to include:

Mozart Mass in C minor

Bruckner Te Deum in C

Robert Hollingworth, John Stringer conductors

Saturday 8 June 2024, 7.30pm

York Minster

(by kind permission of The Chapter of York)

Tickets: £3 to £25

Killer Queen, and more. Get your tickets from www. skiddle.com.

9 MAY

YORK GUILDHALL ORCHESTRA PRES-

ENT: HUMPERDINCK, ELGAR, STRAUSS & DVOŘÁK, York Barbican. 3pm. Go along to hear the orchestra bring Humperdinck's Prelude to Hansel & Gretel, Elgar's Three Bavarian Dances, Strauss's Horn Concerto No.1, and Dvořák's Symphony No.7 to life as part of their final concert of the season. Head to www.yorkguildhallorchestra. com to book tickets.

19 MAY

WAGONERS CHALLENGE, Sledmere House and Gardens, Driffield. 10am-5pm. Royal Logistic Corps regiments from across the country will come to Sledmere to see who will be crowned champion! The challenges are designed to replicate the same training done when the unit was preparing for World War One. Head to www.sledmerehouse.com for more information.

19 MAY

THE CRESCENT RECORD FAIR, The Crescent Community Venue, The Crescent, York. 11am-3pm. Go and update your collection from a great selection of records of many genres. Includes lots of collectable and rare LPS, 45s and loads of bargains! Call 07896713988 for more information.

24 MAY

STEVE CASSIDY BAND, Haxby Sports and Social Club Function Room, 8pm. Free entry. For an evening of great music, join Steve for a wonderful mix of country, ballads and rock music.

25 MAY

BLAST OFF – SPRING BASH IN THE BARN , Kay’s Barn, Hull Road, Dunnington. 7.30-11.30pm. Go along to hear some great live music at this Spring bash! A £20 ticket includes your hog roast. Call Gary on 07986 042752 for more information.

25-26 MAY

ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse. 8am-5pm on Saturday and 9am-4pm on Sunday. Join professional dealers, collectors,

and antique enthusiasts at Wetherby Racecourse. There will be a wide selection of furniture, pictures, ceramics, glass, silver, jewellery, curios, and collectables. Call 01332 830444 or visit www. jaguarfairs.com.

25-27 MAY

MALTON FOOD LOVERS FESTIVAL, Market Place, Malton. 9am-10pm. The Food Lovers Festival is a celebration of delicious Food and Drink. Expect artisan stalls, delicious street food, talks, tastings, celebrity chefs, demos, a festival bar, live music, a day out of fun, laughter, and most importantly food!! Head to www.visitmalton.com for more information.

25 MAY-JUNE 2

WHITSUN AT THE NYMR, North York Moors Railway, Pickering. From captivating talks for adults to hands-on activities for families, there's something for everyone to enjoy at the NYMR. Check out the schedule at www.nymr.co.uk/whitsun for more details.

31 MAY – 2 JUNE

RODS AND ROCKERS WEEKEND, Kay’s Barn, Hull Road, Dunnington. A classic and period custom car and bike show in the heart of Yorkshire. There will be great food, including a hog roast, a cheap bar, as well as up to £100 in prize money up for grabs! Call Gary on 07986 042752 for more information.

1 JUNE

YORK PRIDE FESTIVAL, various locations in York. North Yorkshire's biggest annual LGBTQ+ event returns for 2024. York Pride celebrates diversity and love. With the pride parade, food, music,— starring RuPaul winners ‘Angels of the North!’—entertainment and much more, this event is set to be a spectacular celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Head over to Ziggy’s Bar and Nightclub on Micklegate after 7pm, to check out the official York Pride Afterparty! Head to www.yorkpride.org.uk for more information and to book tickets.

6 JUNE

D-DAY AND CHIPS CELEBRATION, Haxby Memorial Hall, YO32 3HT. Commemorate the 60th anniversary of the largest naval, air, and land opera-

Saturday 25th May & Sunday 26th May 2024

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tion in history this June. There will be live music before the beacon is lit at 9.15pm. As the date coincides with national Fish and Chips Day, Millers will be on hand to supply some delicious refreshments. Head to www.haxbytowncouncil.gov.uk for more information.

8 JUNE

UNIVERSITY OF YORK CHOIR AND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, York Minster, 7.30pm. An impressive coalition of The University Choir, The 24 and University Symphony Orchestra will join forces in the historic setting of York Minster to bring Mozart’s ‘Great’ Mass in C minor to life. Head to www. yorkconcerts.co.uk to book tickets.

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14-16 JUNE

DIESEL GALA, North York Moors Railway, Pickering. Timings vary across the three days. Enthusiasts and families alike can revel in the captivating world of heritage diesel locomotives amidst the stunning landscapes of the North York Moors National Park. Head to www.nymr.co.uk/ Event/diesel-gala for more details.

15 JUNE

YORK RI TOUCH RUGBY TOURNAMENT, York RI, New Lane, Acomb. A day packed full of mixed tech rugby, walking rugby, junior development, and more! Check out their Facebook page for full details.

23 JUNE

ACADEMY OF ST OLAVE’S SUMMER CONCERT, St Olave’s Church, Marygate. 8pm. York's leading chamber orchestra present a programme featuring Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks and Beethoven's 8th Symphony. Tickets cost £16 or £5 for Under 18s from www.academyofstolaves. org.uk or on the door.

23 JUNE

CARLTON TOWERS CLASSIC CAR DAY, Carlton, DN14 9LZ. 10am-4pm. Go and admire a fantastic selection of classic cars, supplied by East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club. Head to www. carltontowers.co.uk.

27 JULY

OUTRAGEOUS, Blue Box, New Street, York. 10pm-4am. Hosted by Queen Buffay, enjoy a night packed full of chart toppers and floor fillers until the early hours. Tickets are available on the door for £7 or £5 if you have a pride wristband. Head to www. yorkpride.org.uk for more details.

Events. Regular

EVERY WEDNESDAY

PARKINSON'S ONLY WALKING FOOTBALL, LNER Community Stadium, 3G pitches, 10-11am. This free session for people living with Parkinson’s is a good way to improve your physical and mental wellbeing as well as your balance, strength and coordination. All participants must register before joining in at your first session. For more information, call 01904 559508 or email inclusion@ yorkcityfcfoundation.co.uk.

EVERY THURSDAY

WALK WITH YORK, North Stand Entrance of LNER Community Stadium carpark, 12.15pm. A 30-minute walk with the City of York Foundation, guaranteed to make you feel refreshed and ready for the afternoon ahead. Contact inclusion@ yorkcityfoundation.co.uk for more details.

MASTERS RUGBY LEAGUE, New Earswick

Sports and Social Club, from 7pm. Go along and enjoy some touch and pass training. Head to www. newearswicksportsclub.co.uk for more information.

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY

FANCY A KICKABOUT? Free football sessions for children aged 8-17 run by the York City Football Club Foundation at the Vale of York Academy on Rawcliffe Drive. The session for ages 8-12 will between 5pm and 6pm and the session for ages 13-17 will be between 6-7pm. Contact enquiries@ yorkcityfcfoundation.co.uk for more details.

EVERY SUNDAY

WIGGINTON CAR BOOT SALE, From 28th April, Home Farm, Wigginton. 6.30am-1pm weather permitting. Cars cost £9 and vans are £10, with additional trailers at an extra £2. Public admission is £1 with toilets and refreshments available. Call 01904 768463.

DOWN BY THE RIVER, Plonkers Wine Bar, 8.30pm. Head on down to Plonkers Wine Bar every Sunday for an evening of live music in a relaxed atmosphere. Free drink to all performers and all music equipment is provided. To find out more information search Plonkers Wine Bar on Facebook.

EVERYDAY

BEETLE BANK FARM, Moor Lane, Murton, York. Discover hours of family fun at Beetle Bank farm this Spring and Summer! Head on down to meet all of the farm animals, jump around on an inflatable assault course, go stargazing with York Astronomical Society and attend wildlife workshops. Head to www.beetlebankopenfarm. co.uk

THE CAT’S WHISKERS CAFÉ, What better way than to enjoy a cake, cup of tea, hot chocolate, or a coffee than in a café full of cats! The Cat’s Whiskers sits comfortably in the city centre and offers charming views of the Minster whilst you relax alongside Sprout, Pumpkin, and many more feline residents.

DARK TALES OF YORK, Book a private tour to explore the narrow streets and alleyways of York and learn about the rich and haunting history that the city has amassed over thousands of years. Call 07530 378176 or visit www.darktalesofyork.com.

THE HOLE IN WAND, Coppergate Shopping Centre, York. Visit the world’s most magical golf course and enjoy a Wizarding adventure as you vie for golfing superiority against friends— watch out for the famous gargoyle Grobblenook along the way! To find out more information or to book, please visit www.theholeinwand.com/york.

THE HILT AXE THROWING, 57B Goodramgate, York YO1 7LS. Open every day except Mondays. This is the first axe-throwing venue to open on the streets of York and offers eight lanes for aspiring Vikings to either be coached or take part in axethrowing tournaments. They also serve food and drink and it’s a perfect alternative for a Stag or Hen party! Visit www.thehilt.co.uk to book your lane.

HEAVENLY DESSERTS, Blake Street, York. This delicious dessert spot is a real hidden gem in York. It’s a few steps around the corner from all

the Coney Street shops so makes for a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle. Head to www. heavenlydesserts.co.uk/stores/york for more info.

THE

POTIONS CAULDRON, 9¾, Shambles, York this mystical establishment offers more than just a cauldron experience – it's a portal to another dimension. Whether you're a seasoned wizard or a curious muggle, a visit to The Potions Cauldron promises to be an unforgettable adventure. Head to www.thepotionscauldron.com for more details.

QUINNS WINE CAFE

AND

KITCHEN,

Haxby Shopping Centre, Haxby, York. Open from 9:30am9pm every day except Sunday and Monday. Opened by the former owners of the ever-popular Plonkers Wine Bar, Quinns is a brilliant spot for coffee, breakfast, brunch, charcuterie, and has a brilliant selection of wine pairings. Visit quinnswinecafe.com for more information.

WHITE ROSE YORK TOURS, Meet at the West Entrance to York Minster, 11am and 3pm. Take a free history tour of the city centre. Visit www. whiteroseyork.com or call 07792 207679.

WIZARD

WALK OF YORK, Shambles, York. Explore our enchanting historical city on your mission to locate magical creatures. Ideal for children aged between five and ten years old, there are several evening days available; reserve your spot online at www.wizardwalkofyork.com.

YORK GOLF RANGE, Towthorpe Moor Lane, near Strensall. Set in beautiful countryside, York Golf Range features a whole host of fun activities, including a floodlit driving range, a nine-hole golf course, crazy golf, and even foot golf – a great combination of soccer and golf. Visit www. yorkgolfrange.co.uk or call 01904 499275.

STEVE CASSIDY BAND

STEVE CASSIDY BAND

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE SUNDAY May 5th 7.30pm

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE

SUNDAY May 5th 7.30pm

Time 7.30pm Tickets £17 concessions £13

Memorial Woodland

Are you wondering where best to lay the ashes of a loved one? Or considering where you would wish to have your own ashes laid when the time comes? We understand that your choice is a very important one and can be fraught with difficulties.

We believe that a tree exclusively dedicated to you or your loved one can be a part of the natural eco system. The Memory Tree Company’s newly-established memorial woodland reserve will provide the ideal solution. With a variety of beautiful and natural tree types to choose from with the option of a commemorative plaque next to your selected tree.

The Memory Tree Company woodland has been established to further our belief in the healing power of nature to provide solace, comfort and a tranquil location to visit and reflect for those we leave behind.

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Please see website Gift vouchers available

Large Outdoor VIP Champagne and Cocktail Terrace

Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Drinks on Racedays.

Group set menu for £25 for pre-race Brunch which includes a Glass of Fizz

Booking will be essential, some dates are already fully booked.

Set in the grade 2 listed former Terry’s chocolate factory. W: theoldliquorstore.co.uk

T: 01904 950147 E: hello@theoldliquorstore.co.uk

• 4TH MAY JO RO REUNION 7PM

• 5TH/26THMAY ROUNDERS (WEATHER PERMITTED)

• 5TH MAY FAMILY DISCO 3-7PM

• 11TH/26TH MAY DJ GEOFF 4-8PM

• 18TH MAY STEVIE T AFTER GAME DISCO 4:30- 8:30PM

• 18TH MAY FURY FIGHT PIE AND PEAS

• 28TH MAY NEW EARSWICK CRICKET TEAM VS DUBAI

At The Potions Cauldron in York's Shambles, it's evident that this mystical establishment offers more than just a cauldron experience – it's a portal to another dimension.

Whether you're a seasoned wizard or a curious non-wizard, a visit to The Potions Cauldron promises to be an unforgettable adventure, leaving you spellbound and eager to share the magic with others.

You can choose either our magical family experience or Adult experience. Prices start at £5.99 which also includes one of our award-winning magical potions!

The Potions Cauldron 9¾ Shambles

York YO1 7LZ

Monday - Friday 10am-5pm Saturday 930am-7pm Sunday 10am-6pm

To Book Visit www.thepotionscauldron.com