33 things to do in York this weekend, June 20 and 21, 2015
York is wrapped with Pride in the rainbow, they go biking bonkers on Knavesmire, and strings strum and swing in the ukulele festival. Plus things to do with dad for Father’s Day. See it all in our What’s On GuideYork Pride
Getting bigger, better and more inclusive every year, York Pride returns with the theme Raise Your Rainbow. Join the colourful parade at York Minster, march down to Knavesmire then enjoy a great afternoon of fun entertainment for all the family. Performers include Stooshe, Kieron Richardson, Jenny Brooke as Dolly Parton and Cat Diva as Kylie. Starts at 11.30am – more here.
York Cycle Rally 2015
Great to see the return of the York Cycle Rally. It ran for 70 years till 2012, and has been revived thanks to the sterling work of volunteers. There are displays, stands, competition and all manner of family fun at Knavesmire on Saturday and Sunday, starting from 10.30am.
| Event | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife & Wilderness Skyride | Knavesmire | Sat @ 11am-1.45pm |
| York World Naked Bike Ride | Millennium Bridge | Sun @ 4.30pm |
| Meet the Millers | Holgate Windmill | Sat & Sun @ 11am-4pm |
| Yorkshire Cancer Research 5k | Rowntree Park | Sun @ 9.30am |
Vintage vehicles for Father’s Day
It’s Father’s Day on Sunday, and there’s many a motor-mad dad out there. So take yours along to the Vintage Vehicles Day at the Yorkshire Museum Of Farming, which will also host cowboys, vikings and steam train rides. More here.
| Event | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dads Go Free | York Dungeon | Until Sunday |
| Father’s Day Bandstand | Beningbrough Hall | Sun @ 11am-5pm |
Red Cow Music Ukulele Festival
There is something joyous about the sound of a well-strummed ukulele – and so Saturday‘s tribute to all things uke should have everyone smiling. The Uketopians the Blukuleles and of course the Grand Old Uke Of York (pictured) all play at the Black Horse from 2pm – more here.
| Event | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kickback | Volunteer Arms | Sat @ 7pm |
| New:York | Fleeting Arms | Sat @ 7pm |
| Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip | Fulford Arms | Sat @ 7pm |
| Everlate | Fibbers | Sat @ 7.30pm |
| Peggy Seeger | NCEM | Sat @ 7.30pm |
| Prima Vocal Ensemble | Grand Opera House | Sat @ 7.30pm |
| Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas | St Michael le Belfrey | Sat @ 7.30pm |
| Matt Philpott | Basement | Sat @ 8pm |
| A Summer Solstice Showcase | Grand Opera House | Sun @ 7pm |
| The Pepper Hearts | Victoria Vaults | Sun @ 4pm |
Witness For The Prosecution
Back for one night only at the Guildhall, Theatre Mill’s take on Agatha Christie classic Witness For The Prosecution marks the author’s 125th anniversary. The audience plays the part of the jury – but is the accused guilty or not? Saturday at 7.30pm – more here.
| Event | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Perform Explodes | Jo Ro Theatre | Sat @ 7pm |
BBC man talks cyber crime
More brain food from the York Festival of Ideas. The Future Of Cyber Security sees BBC technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones lead a discussion on the past and future of internet safety. On Saturday from 1pm at the Ron Cooke Hub – more here.
| Event | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Cracking The Code | Ron Cooke Hub | Sat @ 11am-12.15pm |
| Mr & Mrs Disraeli: A strange romance | Ron Cooke Hub | Sat @ 12-12.50pm |
| Darwin: A life in poems | Ron Cooke Hub | Sat @ 1.15pm-2.15pm |
| Stories of The First World War | York Explore | Sat @ 2pm-2.45pm |
| Eating & Drinking in Anglo-Saxon England | All Saints Church | Sat @ 2pm-3pm |
| Surveillance, Snowden & Security | Ron Cooke Hub | Sat @ 3pm-4.30pm |
| Intelligence Gathering & the Media: Who to Trust | Ron Cooke Hub | Sat @ 5.30pm-6.30pm |
| The Woman With No Number | St Peter’s School | Sat @ 6.30pm-8pm |
| Crime and Terrorism | Ron Cooke Hub | Sat @ 6.45pm-8.15pm |
| Let Me Play The Lion Too | York University | Sun @ 2pm-3pm |