Featured Events in Sheffield in November 2024 (June Updated)

Your sip & paint event at Showroom Workstation, Sheffield will be themed around Van Gogh's Field of Poppies painting! Van Gogh’s work is bold and expressive - perfect to play with! Unleash your creativity – wine glass in one hand, paint brush in the other. No experience needed! Your PopUp Painting experience in Sheffield will include: All art supplies – including paint, brushes, canvas and apronGuidance from a practicing artist - but feel free to go off-piste!A themed playlist to immerse you in your experiencePlease note your ticket does not include a drink, but a wide range of drinks are available for purchase at the barYour canvas is yours to keep. Hang it with pride!Please see our booking terms and conditions here. Information Source: PopUp Painting & Events Ltd | eventbrite

We’re excited to invite you to free boxing taster sessions for children and young people! Whether you're new to the sport or just want to give it a go, this is the perfect opportunity to experience boxing in a fun and safe environment. Sessions are hosted by EIS Sheffield in partnership with Sheffield City Council and England Boxing. Boxing taster sessions designed to introduce the basics of the sport, improve fitness, and build confidence. Boxing is a great way for children and young people to stay active, improve coordination, and build self-discipline. How To Book Each session is limited to 18 spaces, so don’t miss out! Book your spot today! Information Source: Sheffield City Trust | Taster Days | eventbrite

Join us for a special event with bestselling author and Rolling Stone columnist, Rob Sheffield! His latest book, Heartbreak Is the National Anthem, dives deep into the magic, heartbreak, and artistry of Taylor Swift’s music. Trust us when we say this is the event for any die-hard Taylor fan who loves to dissect lyrics, talk album eras, and celebrate every iconic moment. Rob's deep love and knowledge of Taylor's music make him the perfect guide for an exciting discussion you won't want to miss! The first 250 guests to purchase tickets will have the option to attend an exclusive author talk and interactive Q&A with Rob, followed by a meet & greet. Remaining tickets will be for the meet & greet line only. Tickets will include a signed copy of Heartbreak is the National Anthem. Whether you’ve been a Swiftie since the debut album or are loving every minute of the Eras Tour, this event is perfect for anyone who has ever sung along to a Taylor anthem. We can't wait to see you there! An intimate look at the life and music of modern pop's most legendary figure, Taylor Swift, from leading music journalist Rob Sheffield. A cultural phenomenon. A worldwide obsession. An agent of emotional chaos. There's no parallel to Taylor Swift in history: a teenage girl who turns into the world's favorite pop star, songwriter, storyteller, guitar hero, live performer, changing how music is made and heard. An all-time great on the level of The Beatles, Prince, or David Bowie. Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music is the first book that goes deep on the musical and cultural impact of Taylor Swift. Nobody can tell the story like Rob Sheffield, the bestselling and award-winning author of Dreaming the Beatles, On Bowie, and Love Is a Mix Tape. The legendary Rolling Stone journalist is the writer who has chronicled Taylor for every step of her long career, from her early days to the Eras Tour. Sheffield gets right to the heart of Swift and her music, her lyrics, her fan connection, her raw power. At once one of the most beloved music figures of the past two decades and one of the most criticized, Taylor Swift is known as much for her life beyond her music as she is for her hits--the most public of stars, yet also the weirdest and most mysterious. In the tradition of Sheffield's Dreaming the Beatles, Heartbreak Is the National Anthem will inform and delight a legion of fans who hang on every word from Taylor and every word Rob writes on her. Rob Sheffield is a columnist for Rolling Stone, where he has been writing about music, TV, and pop culture since 1997. He is the author of the national bestsellers Love Is a Mix Tape: Love and Loss, One Song at a Time; Talking to Girls About Duran Duran: One Young Man's Quest for True Love and a Cooler Haircut; Turn Around Bright Eyes: The Rituals of Love & Karaoke: On Bowie; and Dreaming the Beatles: The Love Story of One Band and the Whole World. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Information Source: Books-A-Million | eventbrite

Your sip & paint event at The Lost & Found Sheffield will be themed around Claude Monet’s iconic Poppy Fields painting. Beautify your canvas with impressionistic brushstrokes, capturing movement, light and colour! Unleash your creativity – wine glass in one hand, paint brush in the other. No experience needed! Your PopUp Painting experience in Sheffield will include: All art supplies – including paint, brushes, canvas and apronGuidance from a practicing artist - but feel free to go off-piste!A themed playlist to immerse you in your experiencePlease note your ticket does not include a drink, but a wide range of drinks are available for purchase at the barYour canvas is yours to keep. Hang it with pride!Please see our booking terms and conditions here. Information Source: PopUp Painting & Events Ltd | eventbrite

14.11.24: 8 1/2 - 1963 - Federico Fellini 8½ is a comedy drama film co-written and directed by Federico Fellini. The metafictional narrative centres on Guido Anselmi (Marcello Mastroianni), a famous Italian film director who suffers from stifled creativity as he attempts to direct an epic science fiction film. and retreats into his memories and fantasies. It was critically acclaimed and won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Costume Design (black-and-white). It is acknowledged as an avant-garde film and a highly influential classic. It was ranked 10th on the British Film Institute's The Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time 2012 critics' poll and 4th by directors. It is included in the Vatican's compilation of 45 important films made before 1995, the 100th anniversary of cinema. The film ranked 7th in BBC's 2018 list of The 100 Greatest Foreign Language Films voted by 209 film critics from 43 countries around the world. As always, ticket holders are privy to some insane drink deals and popcorn! THE FILM STARTS AT 8PM PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY SO YOU CAN GET A DRINK BEFORE WE PRESS PLAY At Kelham Island Film Club and Alder Bar we try our best to be as accessible as possible to all our patrons. If there’s anything you require, or if there’s anything you don’t think we’re doing well enough, please feel free to contact us and let us know. See you then! Information Source: Kelham Island Film Club | eventbrite

Childrens Writers Masterclass: Writing Picture Books with Susannah Lloyd is coming to Sheffield City Centre on November 16, 2024. This event will be held at The Writers Workshop located at 14 Orchard Square, S1 2FB. Join professional children's writer Susannah Lloyd as she delves into the world of children's book writing. Discover her Top Tips for crafting engaging stories, drawing inspiration from renowned authors and illustrators. Dive into the creative process with a Q & A session where you can gain valuable insights for your own projects. For a chance to receive feedback on your work, purchase a basic ticket priced at £15 for members of The Writers Workshop and £18 for non-members, and add a £15 supplement to submit up to 1000 words. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Susannah Lloyd, the author of popular picture books like Badgers Are Go, Who Ate Steve, and Here Be Giants. Uncover her passion for dark humor and storytelling that captivates young readers. Immerse yourself in a world of scoundrels, blunderers, and VERY unreliable narrators, brought to life through the interplay between words and pictures. Explore the magic of storytelling with Susannah Lloyd at this exclusive masterclass for aspiring and published writers of children's fiction and poetry.

The Arts & Humanities in Action: Shaping a Sustainable Future Join us for an inspiring evening of discovery, dialogue, and open conversation as we explore the essential role of the Arts & Humanities in addressing the climate crisis and building a sustainable future. Timed to coincide with the global conversation around COP29, this event brings together thought leaders, researchers, and changemakers from across the university to show how the Arts & Humanities drive environmental action. With extended Q&A sessions throughout the event, this is your chance to share your ideas, ask questions, and make your voice heard on the issues that matter most. The event is open to students, academics, and anyone passionate about sustainability and the climate crisis. We’re keen to create a platform for a wide range of different perspectives and experiences. Established Academic Panel & Q&A: Education, the role of Art & Humanities in the Climate Crisis, and the value of COP: Prof Joanna Gavins, Dr Peter Matanle, Dr Agnes Rydberg This panel will discuss the crucial role of the Arts & Humanities in understanding and addressing the climate crisis. This panel will explore how education can drive climate action, the unique insights the humanities bring to environmental challenges, and the significance of international efforts like COP. The panel will end with an extended Q&A session designed to give voice to your perspectives on this urgent global issue. Postgraduate Researchers DIscussion Panel & Q&A: Shaping the Future of Sustainability Sally Derrett, Lois Gill, Megan Lewis, Carien Smith This panel will take a look at some of the wonderful postgraduate research currently being produced in the faculty, covering a wide range of perspectives and issues. Expect insights into the experience of young researchers setting out on ambitious research projects on daunting topics, the relationship between creative and academic work, and what the future holds for climate conscious academics. ‘Can we Fly Less?’: A workshop on flying, academia, climate impact and flying-less alternatives: Stephen Allen, Renee Timmers, & Matt Watson In this workshop, we invite you to think about the role of flying in work, study and academia, to consider its climate impact and alternatives to flying. The accompanying exhibition considers different standpoints towards flying, seeing the opportunities and risks it brings. Due to the climate emergency, we need to reconsider behaviours of flying. This is not without challenges and controversy. Together we will consider alternatives as well as the challenges to adopting them. Film Screening: Enjoy a special screening of a documentary showcasing the sustainability-focused teaching and research happening across the Arts & Humanities faculty. Why Attend? This will be a platform for passionate discussion and meaningful exchange, open to anyone passionate about the climate crisis. With extended Q&A segments, attendees are encouraged to bring their questions, share their ideas, and have their voices heard on the issues that matter most to them. Let’s explore together how the Arts & Humanities can lead us to a more sustainable future. Schedule 3pm - Arrivals/Welcome 3:15pm - Can We Fly Less? Interactive Workshop 4pm - PGR Discussion Panel & Q&A 4:50pm - Established Academic Discussion Panel & Q&A 5:40pm - ‘What is Sustainability?’ Film Screening Information Source: The University of Sheffield | eventbrite

Discover how artists such as Bridget Riley, John Hoyland and Mark Firth experiment with colour, form or line. You’ll take a closer look at a selection of 20th and 21st century works that can all be loosely defined as abstract. Image: Andy Brown Information Source: Sheffield Museums | eventbrite

Experience the exclusive Private View of The Fronteer Open 2024, set to take place at the prestigious Fronteer Gallery located in Sheffield City Centre. Discover a diverse display of contemporary artworks from talented artists, showcasing their creativity and innovation. Immerse yourself in this cultural event on November 19, 2024, at Unit 4 Orchard Square, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2FB. Entrance to this captivating exhibition is free, offering art enthusiasts a unique opportunity to engage with thought-provoking pieces in a sophisticated setting. Don't miss this chance to witness the cutting-edge art scene at its finest.

In challenging financial times and a changing funding landscape, the arts sector is being called to reimagine its future. Finding New Paths is a forward-looking conference aimed at exploring and inspiring resilience, and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking within the creative community. We will explore innovative solutions, fresh models of working, and collaborative approaches that empower artists, organisations, and cultural leaders to thrive. This event is an opportunity to exchange ideas, share success stories, and brainstorm new ways of operating that emphasise adaptability, sustainability, and bold thinking. Whether you're an independent artist, a leader of an arts organisation, or a creative entrepreneur, the conference will provide you with actionable strategies and a renewed sense of optimism to reshape the future of the sector. Together, let’s focus on the future and use our creative minds to spark the changes that will allow the arts to not only survive but flourish in new and exciting ways. This conference is free of charge and open to all. It is expected to be particularly relevant to individuals in the creative, community, and voluntary sectors, as well as those who are passionate about the arts in Sheffield and seek to network with like-minded individuals. The conference is free to attend for all, however, as a charity, we welcome any support for the running of the day. This will allow us to continue to offer this opportunity in the future. Donations can be made online here https://www.igniteimaginations.org.uk/support-us or in person at the end of the conference, thank you. SPEAKER LINE-UP - To be confirmed! We are busy securing a great line up of speakers for this event. These will be announced soon and added here! The Finding New Paths conference is kindly supported by Sheffield City Council. For more details about us and our projects, click here to visit our website. Stay in touch: www.igniteimaginations.org.uk Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Stay in touch on Instagram Information Source: Ignite Imaginations | eventbrite

Join The Writers Workshop for its monthly live literature event downstairs at Sheffield Plate. Each month we invite a published author to share their work and insight into their writing journey, and then we open the floor to emerging writers in our open-mic segment. Your work doesn't have to be polished ... it just needs to sound about right! The event begins at 6:45PM, but join members of the Workshop upstairs from 6:15PM for some mixing before the event. To reserve an open-mic slot, emailworkshopwrite@gmail.com before 6:00PM on the day. This month, we're excited to be hosting the poetry show - Friend. This show is an average guy’s guide to making new friends. Join award winning poet and performer Lewis Buxton in a story about sport, sit coms and socialising. He’ll write poems for his best mates, confess his darkest secrets and with his trade mark welcoming wit, ask how on earth does a man in his thirties make new friends? Lewis Buxton is a poet and theatre maker described by the Eastern Daily Press as being ‘a performer in full control of his craft.’ He has written for The Independent and The Arts Review as well as having poems published in the foremost literary magazines in the world: The Poetry Review, The Rialto and Magma amongst others. His first one man show ‘Boy!’ toured the UK in 2023 and his new show ‘Friend’ will tour in 2024. His first book ‘Boy in Various Poses’ was published in 2021 and he has played to sold out audiences around the UK. Information Source: The Writers Workshop | eventbrite

Join The Writers Workshop for its monthly live literature event downstairs at Sheffield Plate. Each month we invite a published author to share their work and insight into their writing journey, and then we open the floor to emerging writers in our open-mic segment. Your work doesn't have to be polished ... it just needs to sound about right! The event begins at 6:45PM, but join members of the Workshop upstairs from 6:15PM for some mixing before the event. To reserve an open-mic slot, emailworkshopwrite@gmail.com before 6:00PM on the day. This month, we're excited to be hosting the poetry show - Friend. This show is an average guy’s guide to making new friends. Join award winning poet and performer Lewis Buxton in a story about sport, sit coms and socialising. He’ll write poems for his best mates, confess his darkest secrets and with his trade mark welcoming wit, ask how on earth does a man in his thirties make new friends? Lewis Buxton is a poet and theatre maker described by the Eastern Daily Press as being ‘a performer in full control of his craft.’ He has written for The Independent and The Arts Review as well as having poems published in the foremost literary magazines in the world: The Poetry Review, The Rialto and Magma amongst others. His first one man show ‘Boy!’ toured the UK in 2023 and his new show ‘Friend’ will tour in 2024. His first book ‘Boy in Various Poses’ was published in 2021 and he has played to sold out audiences around the UK. Information Source: The Writers Workshop | eventbrite

Welcome to the **Boobs and Balls Bingo night** at Glossop & District Golf Club! Get ready for a fun-filled evening of bingo, drinks, and laughter. Join us on **Fri Nov 22 2024** at **19:00 GMT** for a night you won't forget. Bring your friends and test your luck with some exciting rounds of bingo. Prizes, surprises, and plenty of entertainment await you. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event in Glossop. See you there! Information Source: LCR Events | eventbrite

From Meet Cutes to Will they, Won’t they? , writing romance is all about creating a world in which your reader can fall in love at the same time as your protagonists. In this workshop, we’ll explore your characters, their world, and the tension that's keeping your characters apart. All wrapped up in a collection of exercises, group chat (no pressure to share unless you want to!), and tea. By the end of it, you should leave with a clear path to falling in love with writing your own romance novel. Anna Mansell is the amazon top 100 bestselling author of 7 novels, including a rom com under the pen name, Lottie Brook. She also writes for stage and is an emerging screenwriter. Read more. Please note: The Writers Workshop is not wheelchair accessible at this time, and there is only partial lift access (via Waterstones).Refunds can only be issued if your ticket can be resold. Please review our refund policy. Information Source: The Writers Workshop | eventbrite

Explore Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City sporting information for 23rd November, as well as links for Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, commonly known as the Owls, is a professional football team based in the city of Sheffield, England. The club was founded in 1867 and has a rich history, with a total of four League Championships and three FA Cups to their name. Currently competing in the EFL Championship, Sheffield Wednesday boasts a strong and talented roster of players, including former Premier League stars such as Barry Bannan and Keiren Westwood. The team plays their home matches at Hillsborough Stadium, which has a capacity of over 39,000 and has been their home since its construction in 1899. With a dedicated fan base and a long-standing presence in English football, Sheffield Wednesday is a team with an impressive pedigree and a promising future ahead. Cardiff City Football Club, nicknamed The Bluebirds , is a professional football team based in Cardiff, Hillsborough Stadium1. Founded in 1899, the team competes in the English Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football pyramid. They have a rich history filled with numerous accolades, including winning the FA Cup in 1927 and reaching the final of the League Cup in 2012. The team's home stadium is the Cardiff City Stadium, with a capacity of over 33,000 spectators. Some notable players who have represented Cardiff City include Aaron Ramsey, Joe Ledley, and Craig Bellamy. The team is currently managed by former player Neil Harris and has a strong loyal fan base. Known for their blue and white kits, Cardiff City continues to be a competitive force in the world of football. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

For the new academic year, we're excited to introduce our Sunday Soul Sessions - a series of workshops for writers who want to delve deep into the big issues and reflect on what it means to be human in a changing world. This workshop will focus on writing about family. This will be a chance to explore and record family memories that you have always wanted to get down on the page. Family life has inspired so much great writing in all the genres, and many people describe wanting to write down their memories for future generations. This workshop will allow us the time and space to explore ourselves and the people we are close to. Whether you're writing memoir, essays, fiction or poetry or just want a to safe space to put some words on the page, this space is for you. About your facilitator Raquel Vogl is an American writer, musician, and teacher. She has taught English and writing for years in a variety of settings, such as the City University of New York and the Queens Library. Raquel loves helping people find their creative voice and facilitating their expression and writing. She has had work published in Storgy, The Sheffield Review, and the Donna Collective among other places. She is at work on a collection of short stories. In her musical life, she has released multiple records and toured the United States, and she continues to investigate the writing spectrum from song to the written word with her band Persona, recently releasing a record on the label Sonido Polifonico. Please note: Unfortunately, the Writers Workshop is not accessible for wheelchair users or those who cannot manage stairs. We apologise for any disappointment. Please email me if you would like to attend but cannot manage stairs. If you have questions, please email raquelvogl@gmail.com Information Source: The Writers Workshop | eventbrite

Learn the essentials of pistol handling and obtain a Multi-State CCW permit at the upcoming event, Basic Pistol | Multi-State CCW, taking place in Sheffield, Ohio. The event will be held at Gun Hub, located at 3953 Colorado Ave., Sheffield, OH 44054, on November 24, 2024. Enhance your skills and knowledge in a secure and professional environment. Whether you are a beginner or looking to renew your license, this event is designed to meet your needs. Join like-minded individuals and expert instructors for a comprehensive learning experience.

We're so excited to host the first Key of She live showcase, which is a chance for women, and gender minority musicians and sound practitioners in Sheffield to share their musical practice in a live performance setting. There will also be live improvisations throughout the evening which is really exciting! There will also be vegetarian and vegan food available, free to performers and avaialble to all for a small PAYF donation. The event will be open to anyone interested in being part of the night, but women and marginalised genders only will be invited to perform, as this is the focus of Key of She's work. Tickets are Pay As You Feel, Free, or if you like can include a meal. All proceeds from the event will contribute to the future of Key of She, so we are able to continue to provide free musical improvisation workshops, jams and sound baths to women and marginalised genders in Sheffield. Crookes social club is wheelchair accessible. Would you like to perform at the event? PERFORMER CALL OUT - APPLY BY OCTOBER 31ST. Calling all women, trans and non-binary people with a love of music! Are you a musician looking for opportunities to perform? Have you come along to a Key of She jam, or are you curious to come and play? Maybe you’ve come up with a project or a musical idea or collaboration after meeting someone at one of the jams? If so, we’d love to invite you to be part of our first ever Key of She Showcase and take a performance slot to show us your thing, whether you’re a singer/songwriter, a free jazz improviser, or love playing with loops and pedals, we want to see you do your thing. The showcase will include a mixture of your performances and the kind of musical improvisation you might be more familiar with from the KoS jams. If you would like a performance slot, you can sign up via this form: https://forms.gle/E1qcn45g3sqfy6Eb6 AND/OR, you can sign up for these improv slots in advance or on the night, if the mood takes you. This is an opportunity to celebrate what happens when space is made for people to come together in a playful, creative way. Who are Key of She? KOS was set up in 2021 to empower women and minority genders to pursue their creativity in safe spaces, and integrate them into creative music spaces that have been and are typically male-dominated. To help redress the gender imbalance within the music industry by providing paid opportunities for women and minority gender artists based in Sheffield, or the North; and free educational opportunities for those developing their creativity. We run : MONTHLY JAM NIGHTS - the night features a 'fireside chat' with a guest of honour (North-based female/trans/non-binary artist) followed by improv sessions with attendees of all abilities & instruments. WORKSHOPSS - To supplement the nights & cultivate people's music improv development we run regular workshops. Themes include improv 101 & advanced improv, vocals, keys, drums/percussion, free improv & interdisciplinary improv. LISTENING NIGHTS- We host therapeutic listening nights with Pauline Oliveros’ Deep Listening exercises in exciting spaces across the city of Sheffield. Thanks for reading, we can't wait to see you there! Information Source: Key Of She | eventbrite

Explore Sheffield United v Oxford United sporting information for 26th November, as well as links for Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Sheffield United is a professional football team based in the city of Sheffield, England. The team was founded in 1889 and has since competed in various top-level competitions, including the Premier League, FA Cup, and EFL Championship. Sheffield United has achieved great success on the field, winning the FA Cup four times and the EFL Cup once. The team is currently managed by Chris Wilder and boasts a talented roster of players, including strikers Billy Sharp and David McGoldrick, midfielder John Fleck, and defender George Baldock. Sheffield United plays their home matches at Bramall Lane, which has a capacity of over 32,000 and is the oldest professional football stadium in the world. With a rich history and numerous accolades, Sheffield United remains a formidable force in the world of football. Oxford United Football Club is a professional football team based in Oxford, England. The team was founded in 1893 and has since then been a member of the English Football League. They currently compete in League One, the third tier of English football. Over the years, Oxford United has developed a strong fan base and has won several accolades, including the Football League Cup in 1986. The team has produced notable players such as James Constable, Kemar Roofe, and Curtis Nelson. The home stadium for Oxford United is the Kassam Stadium, which has a capacity of over 12,000 spectators. With a rich history and talented players, Oxford United continues to be a competitive force in English football. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Join artist Eelyn Lee and writer-researcher Dr Yen Ooi for an illustrated discussion about their ongoing collaboration – a call and response creative dialogue between artist and writer. You’ll hear about how both draw on migratory energies and ancestral stories, producing work that creates new orientations, shaped by East and Southeast Asian diasporic experiences. In 2023 Eelyn invited Yen to make a written response to her exhibition, Four Quadrants of the Sky 四大神獸 , an immersive video installation reimagining ESEA identities through the creation of four new mythological characters. In Yen’s short story response, The Temple, Sheffield becomes Sharefield, where the smell of jasmine fills the streets, and the gallery is a portal to another time and place. This year, Yen has written, Three Constellations, a series of poems in response to Eelyn’s, Saam Sing 三星, a moving image work, currently on display at Graves Gallery. The event will take place in the gallery with an opportunity to view Saam Sing 三星 and watch extracts from Four Quadrants of the Sky 四大神獸. Yen will present the first ever public readings from The Temple and Three Constellations. Eelyn Lee is a Sheffield based, award winning artist and filmmaker of Hong Kong-English heritage. She has shown work at Barbican, Tate Modern, Whitechapel Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Site Gallery, Bloc Projects, Palais de Tokyo, and at international film festivals. Eelyn’s art practice combines collective research, performance and filmmaking to create frameworks for collaboration. Her ongoing body of work, Performing Identities is a collective reimagining of East and Southeast Asian identities through the creation of new mythological characters and their cosmologies. The latest iteration, Ancestral Futures was a street procession in honour of the first recorded Chinese people in Sheffield. https://eelynlee.com Dr Yen Ooi is a Hugo Awards finalist writer-researcher whose works explore East and Southeast Asian culture, identity and values. Her projects aim to cultivate cultural engagement in our modern, technology-driven lives. Her PhD from Royal Holloway, University of London looks at the development of Sino science fiction and its contribution to zoefuturism through the writing and philosophy of rationality. Yen is narrative director and writer on Road to Guangdong, a narrative-style driving game. She is author of Rén: The Ancient Chinese Art of Finding Peace and Fulfilment (non-fiction), Sun: Queens of Earth (novel) and A Suspicious Collection of Short Stories and Poetry (collection). She is also co-editor of Ab Terra, Brain Mill Press's science fiction imprint. When she's not got her head in a book, she lectures, mentors and plays the viola. www.yenooi.com Image credit: Still from Saam Sing © Eelyn Lee Information Source: Sheffield Museums | eventbrite

Originally intended as a one-off performance work to make sense of the first eight years of motherhood, Bobby Baker’s Drawing on a Mother’s Experience (1988) gained widespread critical acclaim and went on to be shown multiple times over the next 12 years. Having learned caution as a mother and the ability to think ahead, the performance sites Baker as a meticulously prepared action painter, who has substituted oil paint and canvas for a double bed sheet and various foodstuffs. Poking fun at her male predecessors (artists such as Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and others) Baker’s revelatory commentary interrogates domesticity, motherhood and the role of the artist, using each ingredient to represent a specific event or episode in her recent personal history. In 2015, the artist revisited the work and devised an updated version: Drawing on a (Grand) Mother’s Experience (DOGME). This was first performed at WOW – Women of the World Festival at the Southbank Centre in 2015, following an invitation to re-stage Drawing on a Mother’s Experience. By then, a grandmother and as dedicated a feminist as ever, Baker chose to instead bring her original performance up to date. DOGME explores the experience of early motherhood from the more reflective vantage point of age and experience while considering the ongoing challenge of combining motherhood and parental responsibilities with the drive to retain autonomy. For this event, in conjunction with the Acts of Creation exhibition, a film version of DOGME will be screened, followed by a talk by the artist. Image Credit: Bobby Baker, Drawing on a (Grand) Mother's Experience, performed at Women of the World Festival, Southbank Centre, 2015. Photo: Belinda Lawley “Bobby Baker has rightly received plaudits around the world throughout her career for her originality, artistic courage and integrity. Like other great artists/authors she has constantly and candidly looped her own life experience into challenging and audacious performance pieces that entertain and liberate conversation around taboo subjects.” Jude Kelly CBE, CEO and Founder of WOW – Women of the World Foundation, and former Artistic Director, Southbank Centre. Bobby Baker's acclaimed intersectional feminist practice includes performance, drawing, and installation, and persistently exposes the undervalued and stigmatised aspects of women’s daily lives, exemplified by pioneering works such as Drawing on a Mother’s Experience (1988) and Kitchen Show (1991), which was recently acquired by the Arts Council Collection. Born in 1950 in Kent, UK, she graduated from Painting at St. Martins School of Art (1972, now Central St Martins) and holds an Honorary Doctorate from Queen Mary University London. Performances and installations include An Edible Family in a Mobile Home (1976) remade in 2023 as part of Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970–1990 at Tate Britain, London (2023/2024); EPIC DOMESTIC at The Tetley, Leeds as part of Leeds 2023 Year of Culture (2023); Great & Tiny War, Newcastle (2018); An Edible Family in a Mobile Home (1976), London; Drawing on a (Grand) Mother’s Experience, WOW-Women of the World Festival, London (2015); Kitchen Show (1991), London, Adelaide Festival and touring; How to Live, Barbican Centre, London (2004); Table Occasions 9–15, Münchner Künstlerhaus, Munich (1998); How to Shop, Chicago International Festival of Arts (1996); Cook Dems, Harbour Front Centre, Toronto (1992); and Box Story, Arnolfini, Bristol (2001). Selected solo exhibitions include Tarros de Chutney, La Casa Encendida, Madrid (2019); Art Supermarket and Perpetuity in Icing, ICA, London (1978); and Diary Drawings: ‘Mental Illness’ and Me 1997–2008, Wellcome Collection, London (touring exhibition) (2009). Current and forthcoming projects include the Hayward Touring exhibition Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood, curated by Hettie Judah for Arnolfini, Bristol (9 Mar–2 Jun 2024), MAC, Birmingham (22 Jun–9 Sep 2024); Millennium Gallery, Sheffield (24 Oct 2024–21 Jan 2025) and Dundee Contemporary Arts (spring 2025 dates tbc); Burning Down the House: Rethinking Family, Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, Switzerland (1 Jun–20 Oct 2024); and An Edible Family in a Mobile Home (1976) remade in 2023 as part of Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970–1990 at Tate Britain, touring to the Whitworth, Manchester (7 Mar–1 Jun 2025). Bobby Baker lives and works in London. https://www.bobbyartistbaker.co.uk/ Information Source: Sheffield Museums | eventbrite

Join with others to enquire into the ideas that emerge when we look at art together. This will be an informal and in-depth discussion, drawing on the Graves Gallery permanent collection as a stimulus for philosophical enquiry. Everyone can philosophise – come ready to find more questions than you do answers! We will use the Philosophy for Communities (P4C) method, a structured but flexible process for a group to find and discuss a big question. P4C gets you thinking creatively, critically, collaboratively and with care; thinking and talking together to delve into ideas more deeply. All welcome, no experience required. “I love, love, love the respectful conversations and the insights, and challenges that arise.” Previous participant (Sheffield Year of Reading) Facilitator Rosie Carnall has years of experience in P4C and loves getting people to think, talk, and listen together. She convenes the Sheffield Philosophy in Pubs group. Image credit: Andy Brown Information Source: Sheffield Museums | eventbrite

Welcome to the National Tree Week Woodland Walk at Bowden Housteads! Join us on Sat Nov 30 2024 at 14:00 for a stroll through the beautiful Bowden Housteads Woods. Take in the fresh air, admire the stunning trees, and learn about the importance of conservation. This event is perfect for nature lovers of all ages. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of our woodlands. See you there! This walk is being hosted by SCC Community Forestry in partnership with the Sheffield Museums Trust. Meet at Bowstead Open Space (between Prince of Wales Road and Handsworth Crescent) for a group walk through the woods. Please wear clothes and footwear suitable for the weather conditions. The route primarily stays on the main paths through the woods, but may be uneven and slippery in places. Under 18s must be accompanied by a resposible adult at all times. Parking around the access points to the woods is limited, so please walk, car share or use public transport where possible. Information Source: SCC Community Forestry | eventbrite

Join me in my art studio to have some fun learning how to design, cut out and print a set of greetings cards or art prints using lino printing. You will be invited to draw an animal of your choice from a picture, then inspired to complete the design with patterns and motifs. If you have another idea for a design that's fine too, I'll guide you to adapt it into a lino cut. You'll have use of all the materials and equipment required to make your own set of A6 sized cards or A5 art prints (or a mixture) to give to people for Christmas or other occasions. You will leave with the knowledge of how to create a lino print, your cards/prints and your lino cut which you can re use. Essential Info: Pre-booking is essential and spaces are limited to 8, book early to avoid disappointment. There will be teas, coffee and biscuits available. Feel free to bring your own snacks. Suitable for any experience level, you'll be taught everything you need to know. This activity requires a steady hand and manual dexterity so certain conditions/disabilities may affect your ability to take part. Contact me if you are unsure. Sorry, there is no step free access to the studio. If you have any other questions about accessibility please contact me and I will do my best to accomodate you. Age 16+ Information Source: Ruby Fox | eventbrite

The City Of Sheffield and Dearne AC Presentation Evening 2024 will take place at Abbeydale Sports Club Ltd in Sheffield. The event will run from November 30th to December 1st. Attendees can expect an evening filled with recognition and celebration, honoring the achievements of athletes and members. Tickets for the event are priced between £13.70 and £16.96, providing an affordable opportunity to join in the festivities. Don't miss this chance to be part of a memorable evening in the heart of Sheffield at this prestigious event.