Taco stroll down Paragon Arcade this weekend for a taste of Mexico 28th February 2019 We have all enjoyed the recent unseasonably warm weather, but Paragon Arcade is pushing it to its limits this weekend with a Mexican-inspired street party. The arcade has been hosting a street food event, After:Hours, on the first Saturday of every month – and this Saturday is set to be the spiciest one yet. And some […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Paragon Arcade
Here is why shy Leanne is Hull city centre’s ‘outstanding employee’ 28th February 2019 An “introverted” cafe worker has been named the city centre’s Outstanding Employee at a glittering awards ceremony at Hull Minster. Leanne Barry, who works at the Venue Cafe at Hull Central Library, said she was in tears after the awards before adding: “Good tears though.” The Hull Bid Awards recognise fantastic businesses and people based […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture
£1.5m splash boat and parks investment approved 25th February 2019 Councillors have approved a £1.5 million investment in two Hull parks. It will be spent on renovating the historic splash boat and splash pool in East Park. The popular aviary in Pickering Park will also be refurbished. The listed Wicksteed splash boat has been providing thrills to visitors since 1929. It is one of just […] Read more Leisure & Culture News
10 family events in Hull for less than £1 25th February 2019 1. East Hull Community Farm Barham Road, Bilton Grange Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Free (small charge for groups) See lambs being born in the springtime or sheep sheared in June and don’t miss the shop selling fresh produce from the farm. Get more details here or call 01482 783990. 2. Toddler Time Hull Central Library Mondays 10am […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryHull Central LibraryStreetlife Museum
Bonus Arena in Hull named among world’s top up-and-coming venues 22nd February 2019 Hull’s Bonus Arena has been named as one of the world’s best up-and-coming venues by prestigious American publication Billboard. The Myton Street venue is the only venue in the UK to be included in Billboard’s 20 Music Venues to Watch in 2019 list, published this week. It was named on the shortlist along with venues […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Bonus Arena
Hull to host international performing arts community for IETM 2019 22nd February 2019 Hull will host a major arts and culture event next month. IETM Hull 2019 will bring the international performing arts community to the city for a programme of performances, talks and workshops. IETM – a worldwide network of more than 500 performing arts groups and artists from more than 50 countries – has chosen the city for […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedHull Truck Theatre
17th century painting returns home to Hull after capital cities tour 19th February 2019 One of the Ferens Art Gallery’s largest and most popular paintings returns home today after a tour of the UK and Ireland. St Sebastian tended by the Holy Irene (c. 1675), by Nicolas Regnier, left the gallery during 2017 and has been seen by more than 300,000 people across the capital cities of London, Dublin […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on
Heads Up Festival is back – and here are the highlights 18th February 2019 A look at the role of screens in observing global conflicts, a Macbeth re-imagining and an alternative guided tour of Hull will highlight the Heads Up Festival’s 12th season. The festival will take place at venues including Hull Minster, Hull Central Library and Kardomah94 from Wednesday 27 March to Saturday 30 March. This season’s artistic programme […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Heads Up FestivalHull Central LibraryHull MinsterKardomah94
11 Hull culture activities in February and March 18th February 2019 Have you been bitten by the culture bug? After 5.3 million people attended cultural activities during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture in 2017, more residents now regularly take in cultural activities in the city. Whether it’s art exhibitions, tickets to the theatre or an evening at the ballet, here are some of the best […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryHull City HallHull History CentreHull New TheatreHull Truck TheatreHumber Street GalleryStreetlife MuseumUK City of Culture 2017
What do visitors think of 2019 Open Exhibition? 18th February 2019 The 52nd annual Open Exhibition is currently on display at the Ferens Art Gallery. 321 artworks were chosen this year from more than 1,000 entries by a high-profile panel of judges consisting of Senior Curator at Humber Street Gallery, Hull, John Heffernan, BBC Arts Correspondent Rebecca Jones, and Visual Artist Ian McKeever RA. This free exhibition […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums Ferens Art Gallery
First names announced for 2019 Big Malarkey Festival 13th February 2019 The first names for this year’s Big Malarkey Festival, Hull’s annual children’s literature festival, have been announced. The announcement follows the festival securing funding from Arts Council England and James Reckitt Library Trust, meaning the festival will return for at least the next two years. The first names confirmed for the 2019 Big Malarkey Festival […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on The Big Malarkey Festival
Want to be a City of Culture Volunteer? It’s not too late 13th February 2019 Ever thought about becoming a City of Culture Volunteer? It’s not too late – but you have to act fast. It may have been two years since Hull basked in the national spotlight as UK City of Culture 2017, but the blue-coated army of volunteers – one of the city’s most recognisable sights over those […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedCity of Culture volunteersUK City of Culture 2017
