22 things to do this weekend, July 18-19, 2015
If you’re feeling energetic, cycle to Pluto and back. Or just have a mooch round the coin fair and take in some great music and shows. Full details in our What’s On GuideAinsty Fest – and more music
They know their music at the Ainsty, so you can be sure of a hugely entertaining afternoon. Among the artists featured in the third Ainsty Fest are Toby Burras and The 5:15’s. Runs from noon till late on Saturday – more here.
| Event | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| The Resonators | Volunteer Arms | Sat @ 7pm |
| Soon Amore | York Cemetery | Sat @ 7pm |
| Punk Fun Times | Fulford Arms | Sat @ 8pm |
| Faraday Waves | Victoria Vaults | Sun @ 4pm |
| The Mothers | Kennedy’s | Sun @ 7pm |
| NA Music Showcase | Basement Bar | Sun @ 8pm |
York Motor Show – and more fundraising
If you are a bit of a Jeremy Clarkson at heart, or just someone who can admire the design engineering of a well-turned wheel arch, then the York Motor Show is for you. Held at the York Auction Centre from 1pm on Sunday – more here.
| Event | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jammin’ For Jessie’s | Basement Bar | Sat @ 8pm |
| Tea In The Meadow | Three Hagges Wood | Sat @ 3.30pm |
| Summer Ball | Novotel | Sat @ 7pm |
York Stamp & Coin Fair
Whether you are looking for that elusive Penny Red or just interested in history, the stamp and coin fair at York Racecourse will provide much to see and enjoy. Nearly 100 stamp and postal history dealers and 60-plus coin, banknote and medal dealers will be there. On Saturday from 10am to 4pm – more here.
| Event | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington Community Centre Table Top Sale | Orchard Park Community Centre | Sat @ 11am-3pm |
Fishergate Postern Open Day
Climb the narrow spiral staircase to see the rooms on three floors where the gatekeeper and his family once lived. The postern dates back 500 years – it’s well worth this rare chance to see inside. Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm – more here.
| Event | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Haxby Playgroup Summer Fair | Haxby Memorial Hall | Sat 10am-2pm |
| Sweet Talk | Castle Museum | Sat & Sun @ 10am-4pm |
| Jorvik Life Trail | Yorkshire Museum | Sat & Sun @ 10am-4.30pm |
| Planting The Past | Fulford Library | Sat & Sun @ 10.30am-11.30am |
| World Record Activities | Huntington Library | Sat @ 10.30am-noon |
Sky Ride York
Summer travel doesn’t get more enjoyable than on a bike. So saddle up from Rowntree Park for this ride along the route which takes in the solar system models. Then you’ll be able to tell friends you cycled to Pluto and back. Sunday from 10am – more here.
| Event | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Walk | Rawcliffe Meadows | Sun @ 2pm |
Derren Brown: Miracle
Are you thinking of going to see Derren Brown? He already knows that… The master mind manipulator ends his week at the Grand Opera House in a show our reviewer called “genuinely astounding“. Saturday at 7.30pm – more here.
| Event | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt: Journey From The East | Jo Ro Theatre | Sat @ 7.30pm |