Take a look at what’s going on in York this week.
This week, Yorkshire Air Museum are celebrating a milestone anniversary, there’s prizes to be won in York’s Biggest Rugby Ball Hunt, enjoy a summer of Shakespeare with Sonnets in Bloom, and there’s an evening of drag and burlesque at The Crescent.
Take a look at our full guide below.
What’s on in York this week: Monday 11 – Friday 15 August
Monday
Yorkshire Air Museum’s 40th Anniversary
Join us for a day of celebration to mark Yorkshire Air Museum’s 40th birthday, with a flying display by three classic aircraft, including one that flew over the Museum on its first day open to the public in 1985: a Blackburn B2 biplane, a Miles Messenger and a Bucker Jungmeister.
- Yorkshire Air Museum, Halifax Way, Elvington, York YO41 4AU
- Mon 11 Aug
- 10am – 5pm
- More info
Mark Radcliffe (& Arlo): In Conversation
Mark Radcliffe, radio broadcaster, musician and writer is best known as one half of BBC Radio 1′s semi-legendary Mark and Lard and one half of 6Music’s Radcliffe & Maconie. Now Mark will introduce a brand-new double-act partner to the stage this August – his beloved pampered five-year old Cavapoo, Arlo! With Mark’s trademark humour, affection and insight, these shows are a must-see for lovers of travel and history, food and drink, art and architecture, but also those seeking a deep insight into the eccentricities of the canine mind.
- The Crescent, 8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
- Mon 11 Aug
- 7:30pm
- More info
Thursday
York’s Biggest Rugby Ball Hunt
To celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup arriving in York, we’re hiding 100 rugby balls across York City Centre – find one and you’ll not only get to keep it, but you could also win tickets to the World Cup! That’s not all! Parliament Street is turning into rugby central with free face painting, a surprise special guest, and local rugby clubs showing kids how to get stuck in.
- Parliament Street, York
- Thu 14 Aug
- 11am – 5pm
- More info
Summer Lates: An Evening with Vikings
Step into the world of the Norse this summer with a unique after-hours experience on Thursday 14 August – perfect for an unforgettable date night. An Evening with Vikings invites you to explore Viking-age Coppergate in the quieter glow of twilight. Wander the reconstructed streets with a knowledgeable guide, encounter the characters of the past, and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Viking life – without the usual daytime crowds. To end the evening, enjoy a complimentary glass of mead in our atmospheric gallery – the perfect toast to a special night steeped in history.
- Jorvik Viking Centre, 19 Coppergate, York, YO1 9WT
- Thu 14 Aug
- 7-8pm
- More info
Friday
Sonnets in Bloom
YSP’s popular summer show returns to Holy Trinity Goodramgate with a new situation and a new collection of characters, each finding a way to share one of Shakespeare’s celebrated sonnets.
- Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate, York YO1 7LF
- Fri 15 – Sat 23 Aug
- Multiple times
- More info
Miss Diagnosis presents: Freaky Boots
Come and join us for an evening of freaky, sexy, good fun. An array of Drag and Burlesque performers will amaze you with their show stopping numbers! You don’t want to miss this freakin party…
- The Crescent, 8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
- Fri 15 Aug
- 7:30pm
- More info
Discos for Grown ups 70s 80s 90s disco party
Get glittered-up for a fun, fab and feel-good night of dancing with people your own age to the best ever 70s soul and disco, 80s pop and 90s dance floor classics. Dance all night to the classics you love from Donna Summer, The Human League, Earth Wind and Fire, Chic, Black Box, Sister Sledge, Odyssey, Chaka Khan, ABBA, Madonna, Robin S, Erasure, Bee Gees, Candi Staton, Faithless and many more. The show features amazing lights, effects and laser show, plus our famous glitterball stage dancers.
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Fri 15 Aug
- 8pm
- More info
