This weekend in York: 13–15 November
Christmas Market, ice skating at the Designer Outlet, the Aesthetica Art Prize's last weekend and big nights at the Barbican: your York weekend, sorted.
The Christmas Market's in full swing, there's ice at the Designer Outlet, and it's your last chance to catch one of the best free-with-admission shows in town. Here's your York weekend, sorted.
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🎄 Seasonal
York Christmas Market is open in the city centre until Monday 21 December, every day except Tuesdays (a new rest day for the stalls; shops and the Shambles Market stay open). Footstreet vehicle restrictions run 10.30am to 7.30pm on market days, so plan your drop-offs. City of York Council
Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland opens on Friday 13 November at York Designer Outlet for its 21st season, and runs until Sunday 3 January. The north of England's largest ice rink has a new light show, an alpine chalet bar with live music nights, marshmallow firepits and a funfair. Parking is free. YorkMix
🎨 Last chance
Aesthetica Art Prize, final weekend: the 20th edition at York Art Gallery closes on Sunday 15 November. It's open Wednesday to Sunday and included in general admission. York Press
🎭 Big nights out
By Royal Appointment, York Theatre Royal, until Saturday 14 November: a funny, poignant new play about how the late Queen spoke through her wardrobe. 7.30pm Friday, plus 2.30pm and 7.30pm Saturday. Age 14+. York Theatre Royal
Friday 13: Bongo's Bingo at York Barbican. Bingo, but make it chaos. York Barbican
Saturday 14: Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club at York Barbican. Touring stand-ups off the telly. York Barbican
Saturday 14: Boyzlife featuring Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden at York Barbican. All the Boyzone and Westlife hits. Stools optional. York Barbican
Sunday 15: Rob Lamberti presents Perfectly George at York Barbican. A George Michael tribute night. York Barbican
⚽ Sport
York City are away at Rochdale on Saturday 14 November (3pm, League Two). Tickets are on sale until kick-off for those making the trip. Rochdale AFC
🏓 Pickleball: the Autumn MLP Open at The Pickleball Shed (Goose Lane, about 15 minutes north of York), Saturday 14 November. Eight teams of two women and two men play 28 games each in a DUPR-rated competition (team average 3.75+). It's a competitive event, not a drop-in taster, so check spectator access with the club first. The Pickleball Shed
🗓️ Book now for next week
Del Amitri at York Barbican, Monday 16 November (7pm doors). York Barbican
UK Championship Snooker comes to York Barbican from 28 November to 6 December. York Barbican
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