Date: Sunday 31 August 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Sunday Sounds: Live Music at the Castle Museum – The Ran Tanners
31 August 2025
Performances throughout the day | Included in general admission
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Date: Wednesday 3 September 2025, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person (capacity: 20) 

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Pick up a pencil – draw and discover!

Give yourself time to sharpen and share your drawing skills in this two-hour sketching workshop with artist Griselda Goldsbrough.

Enjoy working in sketchbooks in a relaxed and friendly group, taking inspiration from the collections at York Art Gallery. Materials provided.

These informal practical art sessions are for adults only (16+) and are suitable for absolute beginners or those who create regularly.

Sessions will run on one Wednesday each month (Please book separately for each session).

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Date: Friday 5 September 2025, 6:30 pm-10:30 pm
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• Doors will open at 6:30pm each evening with time to get settled.
• Film start times vary depending on when the sun has set (approx. 8:15pm).
• Seating is available but is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
• Attendees are welcome to bring their own blankets and chairs. Ponchos and blankets will also be available to purchase.
• Food and drink will be available on site. Bringing your own alcohol is strictly forbidden.
• There will be portable toilets at the entrance of the location including an access toilet.

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Date: Saturday 6 September 2025, 6:30 pm-10:30 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

• Doors will open at 6:30pm each evening with time to get settled.
• Film start times vary depending on when the sun has set (approx. 8:15pm).
• Seating is available but is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
• Attendees are welcome to bring their own blankets and chairs. Ponchos and blankets will also be available to purchase.
• Food and drink will be available on site. Bringing your own alcohol is strictly forbidden.
• There will be portable toilets at the entrance of the location including an access toilet.

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Date: Sunday 7 September 2025, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

10.30am – 12.30pm, free

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Date: Sunday 7 September 2025, 6:30 pm-10:30 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

• Doors will open at 6:30pm each evening with time to get settled.
• Film start times vary depending on when the sun has set (approx. 8:15pm).
• Seating is available but is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
• Attendees are welcome to bring their own blankets and chairs. Ponchos and blankets will also be available to purchase.
• Food and drink will be available on site. Bringing your own alcohol is strictly forbidden.
• There will be portable toilets at the entrance of the location including an access toilet.

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Date: Saturday 13 September 2025, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join us at York Art Gallery for life drawing workshops; whether you are a regular participant, would like to hone your skills, or try life drawing for the first time, these regular two-hour immersive Saturday sessions, led by Rob Oldfield, are a wonderful way to experience life drawing in a supportive and friendly environment.

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Date: Saturday 20 September 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Musuem

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Date: Sunday 28 September 2025, 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Sunday 28th of September

Free event No booking required 

As part of York Food and Drink Festival, please join us for a Dosti Friendship Picnic in York Museum Gardens.

Please meet at the Pavilion and bring your own Picnic, rugs and chairs. Activities include arts and crafts, traditional music and teapot yoga.

NHS services and screenings, and a prayer room is available to use.

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Date: Thursday 2 October 2025, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Yorkshire Museum Late: Viking North

02 October 2025 | 6 – 9pm | £20 per person | Ages 18+
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Explore our latest exhibition ‘Viking North’ after hours.

Join us for Viking themed games, music, creative workshops and live performance from History Riot celebrating the incredible ‘Viking North’ exhibition at the Yorkshire Museum.

Grab a drink with Sketch Bar and enjoy the evening accompanied by a live DJ.

Don’t miss out on this exciting night!

This event is 18+ and is expected to be a busy and louder event.

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