After spending the past five days looking forward to the weekend, do you find yourself wondering what to get up to?
To take the guessing work out of what’s happening in York, we’ve put together a list of some of the best events and activities to keep you occupied.
You can also check out the York Press Local Events Listings to make sure you're never at a loose end again.
Friday, February 4
The Musical Box
When: 7pm
Where: York Barbican Centre, Paragon Street
The Musical Box is a Canadian band founded in 1993 known for staging near-perfect re-creations of famous Genesis shows from the 1972-1975 era. It is the only band officially licensed by Genesis and Peter Gabriel.
The Goon Sax
When: 7pm
Where: The Fulford Arms, 121 Fulford Rd
The Goon Sax is an Australian indie-pop trio from Brisbane, Queensland. The band will be performing songs from their second album Mirror II.
Saturday, February 5
York Guildhall Orchestra
When: 7.30pm
Where: York Barbican Centre, Paragon Street
The second concert in their 41st concert season sees the York Guildhall Orchestra perform one of Beethoven’s rarely played overtures.
Rave On - starring The Bluejays
When: 7.30pm
Where: York Theatre Royal, St Leonard's Place
Rave On is the 1950’s musical sensation sweeping the nation. Featuring multiple award-winning band The Bluejays, a group comprised of stars from West End Productions The Buddy Holly Story, Million Dollar Quartet and Dreamboats & Petticoats, Rave On transports you back to the fabulous 50’s in stunningly authentic style.
Sunday, February 6
Rob Brydon
When: 7.30pm
Where: York Barbican Centre, Paragon Street
Featuring a sensational live band, A Night of Songs & Laughter tells Rob’s personal musical journey from South Wales to the West End and beyond.
For more York events listings, visit our Local Events section.
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