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12 - 21 Mar 2010 (annual)
Running since 1997, York's Festival of Science and Technology allows visitors to experience different aspects of science and engineering, as well as celebrate technology and development. Innovative and interesting, it continues to affirm York's status as England's first 'Science City'.
8 Feb - 27 Mar 2010
A fascinating exhibition at York's Barley Hall, Stonegate Voices explores the history of the Coffee Yard, and Barley Hall in particular, from the late 1400s to the present day. The exhibition includes rarely seen documents which are housed in the city archives.
18 - 28 Mar 2010 (annual)
York's Literature Festival continues to grow in stature and prestige each year. Among the events taking place are talks and readings by authors, performances, workshops, poetry, theatre, cinema, storytelling, music and literary walks.
16 - 18 Apr 2010 (annual)
York Open Studios promotes direct public access to York-based artists and creatives by presenting their works in non-gallery spaces. A hugely popular event and an enjoyable form of cultural exchange, it takes place over one activity-packed weekend.
6 Feb - 3 May 2010
York Art Gallery presents 100 Years of Gifts, a snapshot of British art over the last century, bringing together work acquired by Yorkshire galleries with the support of the Contemporary Art Society. It features both established and emerging British artists.
8 Feb - 3 May 2010
York Art Gallery hosts the exhibition 3 Collectors, featuring intriguing pottery collections of three prominent benefactors. The first exhibition to be held in the Gallery of Pots, it celebrates the remarkable ceramics collection at York Museums Trust with a beautiful, varied display.
12 - 14 May 2010 (annual)
A highlight of York Racecourse's calendar, May's Dante Festival starts the summer season with three days of highly competitive racing. Wednesday's programme begins with the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes; Thursday's features the Dante Stakes, while Friday concludes with the Yorkshire Cup.
12 - 16 May 2010 (annual)
York's Spring Festival presents music which is both new in its conception and new to the region. Electrifying, exciting and different, it hosts performances in venues throughout York, with its primary base the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall.
6 Jun 2010 (annual)
York Carnival is a day-long party that injects an extra shot of colour to this historic city. Innovative and entertaining acts, which showcase a medley of vibrant world music and culture, provide entertainment for all ages.
26 Mar - 3 Jul 2010; not Sun
Contemporary Quilt members crafted interpretations of the word 'breakthrough', with the resulting quilts on display at this exhibition at the York Quilt Museum. It features themes of release and emancipation, among others.
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