Events and exhibitions

Our events and activities are held at the StreetLife Hub and throughout York.

Many of our activities are hosted at the StreetLife Hub (29-31 Coney Street) and you can find our opening hours here, and information about other venues here.

Please note that some events may require booking, while others are private or by invitation. 

Got a question? Just email info@streetlifeyork.uk for more information.

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Power and Print: The King’s printer in York

(7:00pm - 8:00pm)
29-31 Coney Street

Dave Harper, US-UK Fulbright Scholar at the University of York, discusses how the relocation of the King’s Printer to York in 1642 invites us to consider anew the relationship of print and power. This is a Festival of Ideas 2023 event.

Guided tour

A Queer Walk of York

(2:00pm - 4:00pm)
29-31 Coney Street

Join us for a walking tour of sites and stories of significance to York’s LGBTQI+ communities past and present. This is a Festival of Ideas 2023 event.

In conversation with...

The Art of the Illustrated Book

(6:00pm - 7:00pm)
29-31 Coney Street

Join Julius Bryant, Keeper Emeritus of Word and Image at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, to discover some of the most influential and compelling illustrated books on topics ranging from religion to shopping, and natural history to fashion. This is a Festival of Ideas 2023 event.

Workshop

Chinese Opera Creative Workshop

(3:00pm - 4:00pm)
29-31 Coney Street

Jiabao Shang, a Chinese opera performer, leads a workshop that includes performance, instruction in traditional Chinese opera music, and an engaging interactive experience using elegant Chinese opera sleeves.

Workshop

Introduction to Linocut Workshop

(12:00pm - 5:00pm)
29-31 Coney Street

Join Joanna Lisowiec to learn the basics of linocut printing. No experience required and all materials will be provided!

Workshop

Art Writing

(5:00pm - 7:00pm)
29-31 Coney Street

Join Art Writing each week on Tuesdays to build on your work in a safe, friendly environment with other writers and artists.

Workshop

'Spirits of Place' - Creative Workshop

(1:00pm - 4:00pm)
29-31 Coney Street

A workshop led by poet Robert Powell aimed at involving you in creatively imagining what Coney Street and York should look and feel like in 2030. Who and what is York city centre for?

Guided tour

Festival of Archaeology at the StreetLife Hub

(10:00am - 4:00pm)
29-31 Coney Street

Collect a trail leaflet from the StreetLife Hub and head out to explore York’s history and challenge your own creativity. This event is presented in partnership with the Council for British Archeology.