What’s on in York – November 2011

21 Oct – 5 November11 Theatre Royal Laurel and Hardy

26 Oct – 12 November11 Theatre Royal Blackbird

01 November 2011 Jerry Sadowitz

1 November at Clifton Library and Wed 9 November at Huntington School 5 week courses
TIME: Clifton Library 10am to 12pm and Huntington School 4.30pm to 6.30pm COST: £20 Clifton Library and Huntington School First steps Whether you’re an absolute beginner on a computer or a beginner who just wants to gain confidence before taking the next step, this course is just for you.

1 November
TIME: Various COST: Free Various Dig up your roots Computer sessions aimed at beginners will show you how to access and use resourses to trace your ancestors.

02 November 2011 Grand Opera House Ladyboys of Bangkok

2 November and Fri 11 Nov
TIME: Various COST: £1.50 Strensall Village Hall, Melbourne Centre, Church of the Holy Redeemer and Dunnington Sports Club Zumba fever goes gold Zumba Gold fever is hitting York through the Eng-AGE into Physical Activity Programme, with 4 new daytime classes in a variety of community venues.

2nd November and weekly
TIME: 12.15pm to 1.15pm COST: £3.50 ROKO Gym, Clifton Moor Breathe easy with new circuits class This class is designed for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, to help you exercise safely and effectively in a social group.

03 November 2011 Grand Opera House One Night of Elvis

3 November to 8 Dec
TIME: 6pm to 7pm COST: £5 per week Huntington Secondary School astro turf Jolly hockey sticks Back to Hockey’ for women has arrived in York! If you haven’t played for a while or would like to give it a go for the first time, now’s your chance.

3 November to Sun 6 November
TIME: Various COST: £12 one day festival pass, £20 all venues festival pass Across the city Lights, camera, action! Taking place across the city of York, The Aesthetica Short Film Festival will screen in a number of iconic locations all within walking distance of one another, combining the historical with the contemporary.

4 November2011, 6.45 PM Barbican John Barrowman
Tonight’s The Night
5 Novemberto3 Dec
TIME: 9.30am to 10.30am COST: £3 per week Huntington Secondary School astro turf Cardio tennis Cardio Tennis is for those wanting to get fit whilst playing tennis. No tennis skills or experience is necessary as the sessions suit all abilities.

6 November 2011, 7.00 PM Barbican Festival Of Remembrance

9 November 12/11/11 Theatre Royal Oklahoma
9 November- 30/11/11 Theatre Royal Storymakers Storymakers is a storytelling, drama and arts based session for 3 – 5 year olds and their mums and dads!
04 November 2011 Grand Opera House Jake & Elwood

05 November 2011 Grand Opera House Puppetry of the Penis in 3D

06 November 2011 Grand Opera House KT Tunstall

07 November 2011 Grand Opera House Tom Paxton

08 November 2011 Grand Opera House The Johnny Cash Roadshow

09 November 2011 Grand Opera House The Vagina Monologues

10 November 2011 Grand Opera House Dave Gormans’ Powerpoint Presentation

11 November 2011, 7.00 PM Barbican Imelda May

12 November 2011 Grand Opera House Judy & Liza

12 November
TIME: 10.30am to 12noon COST: Free Rowntree Park A step through time 90 years of history brought to life along a guided walk by local experts, The Friends of Rowntree Park and the Park Ranger.

12 November
TIME: Drop in between 1.30pm and 2.30pm COST: Free Rowntree Park Feed the birds for free Help keep your garden visitors happy this winter by making them a bird feeder to enjoy.

12 November2011, 8.00 PM Barbican Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind UK Tour

13 November 2011 Grand Opera House Essence of Ireland

14 November 2011 Grand Opera House Fascinating Aida- The Cheap Flights Tour

15 November- 19/11/11 Theatre Royal The Merry Wives of Windsor
15 November19/11/11 Theatre Royal Troilus And Cressida
16 November2011, 7.30 PM Barbican John Mayall In Concert
Plus Special Guest Oli Brown Band
17 November to 24 Dec
TIME: 12noon to 5pm COST: Children £10, Adults £7 Bustardthorpe Field, York Knavesmire Santa Claus is coming to town This year, York families and visitors can discover the magic of Christmas at an enchanting new attraction set to be one of the top UK attractions for 2011.

17 November2011, 4.30 PM Barbican Zappa Plays Zappa VIP Package

17 November2011, 8.00 PM Barbican Zappa Plays Zappa

17 November 2011 Grand Opera House Roy Orbison & Friends

17 November 2011 Theatre Royal Bandstand Brass
18 November 2011 Grand Opera House Lee Nelson

18 November2011, 7.00 PM Barbican Beverley Knight
Plus Special Guest Omar
19 November 2011 Grand Opera House Mostly Autumn

19 November
TIME: 9am to 4pm COST: Free entry Explore Acomb Library Learning Centre Christmas craft fair Come along to get your early Christmas presents at our Christmas craft fair. Stalls include, homemade cards, glass ornaments, jewellery, stocking fillers and many

19 November2011, 7.00 PM Barbican 60s Gold

19 to Mon 28 November
TIME: Various COST: Most events free Various Faith in the city of York Celebrating Interfaith Week, an opportunity for York’s diverse and vibrant faith communities to showcase their beliefs, traditions and values.

20 November2011, 7.00 PM Barbican Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen, The Big Chris Barber Band and Acker Bilk & His Paramount Jazz Band
The Three Bs
20 November 2011 Grand Opera House Bill Bailey

22 November2011, 7.30 PM Barbican Circus of Horrors : The Ventriloquist

22nd November – 26 November11 Theatre Royal We Are Three Sisters

22nd November- 23/11/11 Theatre Royal Beef
23 November2011, 7.30 PM Barbican Joe McElderry

23rd November26/11/11 Theatre Royal Travels With My Aunt
23 November 2011 Grand Opera House Paul Carrack

24 November – 26 November11 Theatre Royal House of Bernarda Alba

24 November to Sun 27 November
TIME: 09.30am to 5.30pm COST: Free Parliament St, Coppergate, St Sampson’s Square and Barley Hall The Christmas count down has started… The highlight of Christmas events in the City of York start when the city centre is filled with the spirit of Christmas at our annual St Nicholas Fayre.

25 November2011, 7.30 PM Barbican Russian Patriarchate Choir

25 November 2011 Grand Opera House Al Murray The Pub Landlord – Barrel of Fun Extra

26 November
TIME: 11am to 1pm COST: Free From Copmanthorpe Library to Bolton Percy Winter warmer Get the blood pumping and enjoy the crisp winter air on this guided bike ride.

26 November
TIME: 11am to 1pm COST: Free West Bank Park It’s a bugs life Make a bug box for insects and give nature a helping hand within your garden.

26 November2011, 7.30 PM Barbican Four Seasons By Candlelight

26 November 2011 Grand Opera House Mike Harding

26 November 2011 Theatre Royal Saturday Night Fever
26 November 2011 Theatre Royal Ceilidh
27 November 2011 Grand Opera House Dominic Kirwan

29 November- 3 Dec 11 Theatre Royal A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Filter

29 November- 30 November11 Theatre Royal Stig of the Dump

30 November 2011 Grand Opera House Joe Longthorne