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‘Paraffinalia’ Fire Festival in Campbell Park

Campbell Park Helipad Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

On Saturday 19 December, local arts organisation, Festive Road, will be producing Paraffinalia: a site-specific Midwinter Fire Festival in Campbell Park. The event is free and celebrates the darkest of days with fire spectacles, processional lanterns, pyrotechnic effects and live performances, all based on the traditions of The Lord of Mis-rule and the The Bean King! […]

Free

Film Screening – ‘This Changes Everything’

Christ the Cornerstone Church

A free screening of 'This Changes Everything', narrated and inspired by the book by Naomi Klein. Wednesday 20th January 2016 7.30pm at Christ the Cornerstone Church, Central Milton Keynes No need to pre-book. Donations welcome.

Free

Talk: Outrage Milton Keynes

MK Gallery 900 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Taking his cue from Ian Nairn’s influential writings in the 1950s and 60s, Tim Skelton (the Chair of MK Forum) will talk about the way in which the precious architectural heritage of Milton Keynes is being lost - from the demolition of Bletchley Leisure Centre and the National Hockey Stadium to more mundane matters such […]

Free

National Libraries Day

Milton Keynes Central Library 555 Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Milton Keynes Libraries want as many local people as possible to get online to celebrate National Libraries Day on Saturday 6 February. National Libraries Day celebrates why libraries matter. With over 280 million visits in 2013-14, going to the library is one of the most popular activities in the UK. More people went to the library than to […]

Free

Live Music at MK Gallery

MK Gallery 900 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Local bands Gammy Bird, Claire and Ivory Yardsale will be performing in Milton Keynes Gallery’s event space starting at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £6 and should be booked via the event page.

£6

Circus Zyair

Campbell Park Helipad Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

The Circus is coming to the Campbell Park Events Plateau! From Friday 26th February to Sunday 6th March there will be a series of evening performances with high energy acts from all over the world. SHOWTIMES FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY - 5pm & 7.30pm SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY - 3pm & 6pm SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY - 11am & 3pm FRIDAY […]

£6.99

Celebrating Octo

MK Gallery 900 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Octo is one of Milton Keynes' most recognisable artworks and a defining feature of CMK. The recent listing of Octo has drawn new attention to the value of the public art and its significance as part of the character of the city. Tim Skelton (trustee, Public Arts Trust) and Louise Izod (Public Art Officer, Milton […]

Free

Music at MK Gallery

MK Gallery 900 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Two musicians will be performing at the Milton Keynes Gallery on Saturday 19th March. Richard J Birkin is a self-taught composer whose works vary across a wide range of styles, ranging from folk songs though post rock to pieces for string quartets. Kemper Norton is an electronic musician who uses digital and analogue hardware and software, […]

£5

Improv Night at MK Gallery

MK Gallery 900 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

This event is an open session for musicians, sound artists and non-musicians who are interested in exploring improvisation and developing new musical relationships. Bring your own instruments/equipment/objects (and amplification should you require it). MK Gallery will provide the PA, Mics, DI’s and the space for exploration. If you are interested in taking part, please email […]

Free

Saturday Live Music

MK Gallery 900 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

MK Gallery's regular Saturday Live Music evenings return with two exciting performers: Josephine Foster An American folk singer-songwriter with a background in a wide range of musical styles. Peter cuts Paul  Paul Rippengal and Pete Bennie combine effected guitar and bass with improvisation and freely interpreted melodies over an array of loops and found sounds. […]

Free

Local Artists Boyd and Evans at MK Library

Milton Keynes Central Library 555 Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

International artists Boyd and Evans will be speaking as part of a series of events under the title Underpasses Connecting People, Connecting Places. On the occasion of the rehanging of 'Situation Comedy' at Central Library, the evening will also include a tour of the many Boyd and Evans paintings on display at the library. The […]

Free

Curry on Halima

Milton Keynes Central Library 555 Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

As part of the Art of Islam Festival, Central Library is hosting a cooking demonstration and tasting session by Halima Saleem. One day in December 2014 Halima decided to create a Facebook page publishing food recipes and it has gone from strength to strength. Come along to not only watch Halima cooking up some yummy Pakistani […]

£5