May 2010
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Sat 1 MayMr H presents Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart + The Dark Roads + Dan Lucas
When your brother is the legendary Steve Earle, there's a weight of expectation. Happily, Stacey and husband Mark ("Yeah, we're married and stuff ...") long ago established themselves as one of the finest and most engaging pairing...
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Sun 2 MayHyena Lounge Comedy Club presents Andrew Maxwell
Yorkshire's only weekly comedy club has been bringing mirth and merriment every Sunday since 2001 to the residents and guests of the city of York. The finest professional touring stand-up comedians are continually attracted and the lis...
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Mon 3 MayTake the Stage
A fortnightly Open Mic to showcase those with the creative buzz. For any kind of performer- poetry, comedy, musings, music, monologue and miscellaneous! Guest headliners, up-n-comers and first-timers meet in the chilled surroundings of The ...
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Tue 4 MayShattered Glass Media presents By Default + Plasmajam + Pray for Hayden + Open Invitation
Pray for Hayden are a 5-piece, anthemic Pop-Rock band from Leeds, UK with a unique sound that mixes elements of Rock, Punk, Pop and Indie. Imagine if Wham were to have children with The Clash, now imagine that they forced these children t...
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Wed 5 MayCafé Scientifique
Café Scientifique is an informal evening of lively discussion revolving around contemporary scientific issues of the day.Each meeting begins with a short talk from an invited science-related speaker, followed by up to an hour of open...
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Fri 7 MayPlease Please You & Hessian presents crëvecoeur
Crevecoeur is an unusual French trio formed in 2003. Initially formed by two young multi-instrumentalists playing guitars, percussions, harmonium, trumpets and various toy-instruments, Crevecoeur were later joined by a further violin player...
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Sun 9 May
Hyena Lounge Comedy Club presents Dan Antapolski
Yorkshire's only weekly comedy club has been bringing mirth and merriment every Sunday since 2001 to the residents and guests of the city of York. The finest professional touring stand-up comedians are continually attracted and t...
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Mon 10 MayCreative Networking in the Basement
Come and chat with like-minded creatives in the York area! Artists, musicians, festivals, entrepreneurs, local businesses and anyone just wanting to see what the area has to offer! You are ALL welcome!The evening will feature showcase spots...
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Wed 12 MayDavid Ward Maclean presents his new album - The Wreckers
David is pleased to announce confirmation of the launch date for his next CD "The Wreckers", which was recorded with guests Edwina Hayes, Tim Fox, Robert Loxley Hughes, Aimie J Ryan, Daniel Lucas, Dave Keegan, Simon Snaize, Angela Gordon, J...
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Thu 13 MayYork Spring Festival presents Laura Moody + supports
Laura Moody is a London-based singer, cellist, songwriter and occasional theatre performer. By combining cello and voice in an interesting and often theatrical way, Laura explores what is possible by using them to create unique, ava...
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Fri 14 MayJonny Dobbs & Fiends
An evening of musical mayhem and comedic japes hosted by the mysteriously reknowned and prestigiously reputable Jonny Dobbs and cronies. With guest comperes and all round makers of funny; Peter Marshall and The Lomos. Accompanying Jonny on ...
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Sat 15 May
Shattered Glass Media presents Jess Gardham + Don't Let Paris Fool You + Joe Tilston (Random Hand) + Martin Wainwright
Jess is a singer with the music in her bones. Her music ranges from the soulful acoustic to the funky danceable numbers and she knows how to work a crowd. When backed by her band she can really take you through a range of emotions and drop ...
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Sun 16 May
Hyena Lounge Comedy Club presents Lucy Porter
Yorkshire's only weekly comedy club has been bringing mirth and merriment every Sunday since 2001 to the residents and guests of the city of York. The finest professional touring stand-up comedians are continually attracted and the lis...
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Mon 17 May
Take the Stage
A fortnightly Open Mic to showcase those with the creative buzz. For any kind of performer- poetry, comedy, musings, music, monologue and miscellaneous! Guest headliners, up-n-comers and first-timers meet in the chilled surroundings of The ...
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Tue 18 MayFolk in the Basement presents Rosie Doonan & The Snapdragons
ROSIE DOONAN is an exciting young performer presently collaborating with string-playing musician friends to form Rosie Doonan & The Snap Dragons.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnflQ73HjLQ&feature=relatedA new collaboration from ...
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Wed 19 MayCRS presents Frontier Ruckus
If you can picture Jeff Magnum having his friends over and hanging out, playing on the porch at a farmhouse, you'd be getting in the right direction. The songs are instantly memorable, the lyrics are swirling dense with rich language. ...
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Fri 21 MayCabaret in The Basement
Gather one and all for another nutritious and delicious helping of CABARET IN THE BASEMENT, and we have some lovely people we'd like you to meet.First we have acoustic singer-songwriter ALICE GARNETT. As much a storyteller as a musicia...
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Sat 22 MayFull Moon Amnesty Reggae n Ska Night
This night is proving to be very popular - a heady mix of old school ska and reggae played by impeccable and skilled regular DJ's. The atmosphere is friendly and lively and the cause is worthy! No reason not to slip on yer grooviest da...
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Mon 24 MayBlonde on Bob's Million Dollar Birthday Bash
Blonde on Bob with their annual event celebrating Bob Dylan's birthday and his music. This year Dylan's on Highway 69 and as usual there'll be Nothin'But Dylan on the menu and the special guest will be Rory Motion with h...
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Tue 25 MayEveryone an Army + The Mountaineering Club
Sitting comfortably?Good, then we'll begin.Lock 3 pessimists, some guitars, some Drums and a strained voice in a cold, dark attic. Force these four said elements to make a forward-thinking, slightly unorganised noise. You're somew...
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Thu 27 MaySnappy presents The Blueprints + Dorien Starre + Elaine Wallace + Sophie Hammill + DJ Paul Fuzz
Snappy is a voluntary organisation providing good quality play and recreational activities for young people with special needs in York. This gig is to help fund such projects as well as to provide a night out for the young adults on the sch...
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Sat 29 MayThe Revolutionary Freaked Out Fuzz Club
Hipsters, beatniks, black panthers, white panthers, hippies, yippies, jazz cats, hells angels, merry pranksters, free wheelers, scene stealers, holy rollers, rolling stones, Brothers and Sisters, you are all invited to attend York...
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Sun 30 May
Hyena Lounge Comedy Club presents The Bank Holiday Special
Yorkshire's only weekly comedy club has been bringing mirth and merriment every Sunday since 2001 to the residents and guests of the city of York. The finest professional touring stand-up comedians are continually attracted and the lis...
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Mon 31 May
Take the Stage Charity Fundraiser Special
This special one-off of the popular open-mic night is raising funds for Shelter, a charity that helps the victims of sexual abuse.Come down and show your support for this wonderful charity and make sure you take the stage! Already lined up,...