Explore the events hosted by StreetLife York in 2022 and 2023.
To view ongoing work and discover the legacies of StreetLife, see our projects page.
Events
Workshop
Medieval Word Craft:
A FREE Creative Writing Workshop
(10:00am to 12:30pm)
Yorkshire Museum / Museum Gardens
Yorkshire Museum / Museum Gardens
In association with StreetLife
Exhibition
HOT METAL: Exhibition Launch
(6:00pm - 9:00pm)
City Screen Picturehouse
City Screen Picturehouse
Celebrate the launch of ‘HOT METAL’: an exhibition on the social history of newspapers and printing on Coney Street. The event will include an introduction by curator Dr Kathy Davies (Historian, StreetLife) and recollections from former staff and associates of the Evening Press and Herald Printers.
Guided tour
StreetLife Family Fossil Hunt
(1:00pm - 2:30pm)
Yorkshire Museum / Museum Gardens
Yorkshire Museum / Museum Gardens
Join Fossiliam (Dr Liam Herringshaw) for a fun family fossil hunt!
Performance
Open Mic Night
Will Dreyfus and other local musicians
(8:00pm - 10:00pm)
29-31 Coney Street
29-31 Coney Street
Join us for an exciting open-mic night hosted by renowned local musician, Will Dreyfus, to mark the end of the York Festival of Ideas.
Performance
Open rehearsals of Valentine Nalson’s Masses
Drop-in rehearsals of Valentine Nalson’s Masses and other music at St Martin Coney Street
(2:00pm - 4:00pm)
St Martin Coney Street
St Martin Coney Street
Drop-in rehearsals of Valentine Nalson's Mass in G at St Martin Coney Street.
Performance
Jake Shimabukuro with support from Andy Eastwood
(7:00pm – 10:00pm)
Central Methodist Church
Central Methodist Church
A truly rare opportunity to see two of the world’s best ukulele artists in one place.
Workshop
Ukulele Masterclass with Jake Shimabukuro
(3:30pm – 4:30pm)
Spurriergate Centre
Spurriergate Centre
Join American ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro for a masterclass exploring his musical influences, playing styles and career.
Workshop
Andy Eastwood Ukulele Workshop - Focus on Formby
(2:00pm - 3:00pm)
Spurriergate Centre
Spurriergate Centre
Join Andy Eastwood for a participatory workshop exploring the playing styles of George Formby.