Featured Events in Moc Bac in May 2025 (June Updated)

We'll be welcoming back Groovetone to the bakery stage! They will be shaking the walls with their unique blend of jazz, blues, latin, funk and ska tunes. Doors 6pm - Music 7pm Information Source: Rise@Bluebird Bakery | eventbrite

Bella Gaffney (of The Magpies) is a folk troubadour whose music seamlessly weaves together original compositions and traditional tunes from both British folk and Americana traditions. Winner of the prestigious 2016 Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Award, Bella is celebrated for her folk-inspired songwriting and unique arrangements of traditional pieces. In 2023, Bella released her latest album, ‘Reflections,’ which beautifully captures the essence of connections formed during the lockdown period. Her singles, ‘Fair and Tender Ladies’ and ‘Blood in the Earth,‘ featuring duets with Sam Kelly and Leesa Gentz (Hussy Hicks), received widespread acclaim and BBC radio airplay. Apart from her solo endeavors, Bella is a vital member of the folk band The Magpies, lauded as ‘effervescent’ by The Sunday Times. The Magpies have garnered national and international recognition, including a live session on BBC Radio 2 and hosting an annual sold-out festival. Bella’s live performances are a captivating journey through folk storytelling, leaving audiences with earworm melodies, foot-tapping rhythms, and smiles from her off-beat humor. Her work has been praised by critics and fellow musicians alike, with Americana UK calling her album “a compelling collection” and Mike Harding hailing her as a “great singer, great guitarist, [and] really interesting songwriter.” The Daily Mail describes The Magpies music as “folk with finesse.” Local legend Jake Robinson will be providing support for this gig. Jake sings soulful interpretations of popular folk classics and jazz inspired original songs. Information Source: Rise@Bluebird Bakery | eventbrite

Welcome the brighter days by learning how to create a floral lino print using fresh flowers. This hands-on workshop will teach you the basics of lino printing and how to use fresh flowers to make your designs. Take home 5 prints and your carved lino block so you can recreate as many print as you want at home. No experience necessary and beginners absolutely welcome. All materials will be provided and there will be Bluebird bakery refreshments available! Information Source: Lara Aitken Illustration | eventbrite

Join the York Architectural Association and York Women in Property at a tour of the YorSpace Lowfield Green Community Housing project! YorSpace is delighted to welcome you to a tour of York's first housing Co-operative. A low carbon community led co-housing development in Acomb that has been 10 years in the making... YorSpace is a community land trust and community led housing developer working with Lowfield Green Housing Co-op to deliver 20 homes (14 family houses and 6 apartments) alongside communal facilities at Lowfield Green. Phase 1 is onsite and due for completion Summer 2025 with Phase 2 following in 2026. Meet on the site at 12pm for the tour, followed by an optional lunch at Sojo Bistro (York Road, YO24 4LZ) at 1:30pm. Please bring adequate PPE for visiting a construction site - hard hats, sensible footwear and high vis vests. YorSpace may be able to provide a small number of hard hats and high vis vests if necessary. Parking around the site is extremely limited, and available by arrangement. Visitors are asked not to park on Restharrow Road or the wider Lowfield Green development. Information Source: York Architectural Association (YAA) | eventbrite

Have you felt the unshakeable compassion that comes from being part of a Sisterhood? A place where women feel supported, seen and heard. A place to gather with other sisters, where your truths, your stories and experiences matter. Where finding your voice, from a silent breath, a gentle whisper, to speaking out loud and proud, all is welcome. Where silence is respected and sacred. Is this speaking to you, your heart and soul? YES! Imagine coming together with a group of women of all ages from all walks of life. Where it does not matter if you have never met before. Imagine welcoming the opportunity to leave the outside world behind for just a short while. The Sisterhood Circle is a place where you are welcomed just as you are. You do not need to prepare anything or ‘be’ in a certain mood or frame of mind. Just come as you are, leaving all the different ‘hats’ you wear at the door. Sisterhood Circle is a place of deep connection and belonging, where you can speak whatever you wish to share, whatever comes up for you knowing it will never be shared outside of the circle. Silence is also welcomed in this space; you do not have to speak if you do not wish to. When the circle comes to close, you will feeling lighter, free and unburdened with a sense of deep belonging and connection. You are part of the Heart & Soul Sisterhood, where you are always welcome. This is your Sisterhood Circle; this is your time. Information Source: Heart and Soul with Sophie | eventbrite

Ever wondered what Whose Line Is It Anyway? would be like with a literary twist? The Bluffs take classic short-form improv games and infuse them with storytelling flair. Every show is completely unique, shaped by audience suggestions and spontaneous creativity. Expect scenes inspired by classic literature, unexpected character mashups, and even a fanfiction-inspired musical number. An evening of laughter, surprises, and plot twists awaits! The Bluffs are a dynamic improv troupe with a mix of theatrical, comedy, and musical backgrounds. From festival stages to panto and Theatresports, they bring years of collective experience to the stage—crafting fast-paced, unscripted stories that keep audiences laughing and guessing what’s next. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Information Source: Rise@Bluebird Bakery | eventbrite

We are very excited to be welcoming Elem's Kurdish Kanteen to Bluebird Bakery. Eylem has devised a mouthwatering menu that will include a bread course with hummus, a soup, 2 mains, various types of Meze and a dessert (vegetarian options available). There will also be a full bar menu offering wines, beers, our new extended non alcoholic range and various soft drinks. Information Source: Rise@Bluebird Bakery | eventbrite

We are thrilled to announce that York’s Burlesque Queen, Freida Nipples, is back at Rise this May . Freida is an Internationally Award-Winning Burlesque Artiste who will seduce you with astounding aesthetics and enthral you with captivating stage presence. Alongside her will be a selection of sensational cabaret artists. From Drag Queens to Acrobats, you always know you will be in for a fun night at Freida’s shows which have been sell out successes across York for the past six years at venues such as York Theatre Royal, The Basement, Impossible and more. So get ready for an evening of debauchery & glamour to hit Acomb, are you ready for it?! Keep your eyes peeled for further cast announcements… Tickets include a welcome drink on arrival! (Non-alcoholic option available) Information Source: Rise@Bluebird Bakery | eventbrite