What's on in June 2012
Key events in June
All events in June
Galleries and exhibitions
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery's permanent galleries and exhibitions running throughout the month.Throughout June 2012
Women in art
See an impressive selection of work from Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery's permanent collections that portray or were created by women.Throughout June 2012
Sinopticon: Contemporary Chinoiserie in contemporary art
A multi-sited contemporary art exhibition displayed at Saltram House, Plymouth Arts Centre, Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery and Plymouth College of Art Gallery.Throughout June 2012
Pride in our past
Discover more about the previously hidden history of the city's LGBT communities in this new exhibition at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery.Throughout June 2012
Merchant's House
Visit the city's finest surviving example of a 16th/17th century residence which provides an insight into Plymouth's recent past.Throughout June 2012
Elizabethan House
Visit one of Plymouth's most historic properties - a rare surviving example of its time with many of the original features from when it was built in the 1600s.Throughout June 2012
Plymouth Volksfest
Volksfest 2012 now in it's 5th year is set to once again combine the Volkswagen scene with top quality music and entertainment acts from all over the world.Friday 1 to Tuesday 5 June 2012
Nappuccino
Find out more about real nappies at a nappuccino!Friday 1 June 2012
Diamond Jubilee
Join us to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.Thursday 31 May to Thursday 7 June 2012
Creative Writing Workshop - How to Structure a Story with Lucy Pinney
Work with novelist Lucy Pinney, on exercises and techniques to improve your story writing at the City Museum and Art Gallery.Saturday 2 June 2012
Plymouth Half Marathon
This is the 18th year of the Plymouth half marathon which will start in Royal Parade and finish on Plymouth Hoe.Sunday 3 June 2012
Two Handed Transatlantic Race
The Royal Western Yacht Club is hosting the Two Handed Transatlantic Race, which will startfrom Plymouth and finish in Newport, Rhode Island.Sunday 3 June 2012
Holiday Workshop: Wonderful Wallpaper
Create some wonderful patterned wallpaper based on Chinese images in connection with the City Museum and Art Gallery's 'Sinopticon' exhibition.Wednesday 6 June 2012
'Pride in our Past' Exhibition Tours
Join members of the Plymouth Pride Forum for an informal tour of their new exhibition at the City Museum and Art Gallery.Wednesday 6 and 20 June 2012
Half term activities - Jubilee at your Library
Stories and crafts with a royal theme.Wednesday 6 to Saturday 9 June 2012
Holiday Workshop: Chinese Paper Fans
Make and decorate a paper fan inspired by the Orient in connection with the City Museum and Art Gallery's 'Sinopticon' exhibition.Thursday 7 June 2012
Plymouth Bike Night
All types of motorcycles, trikes and quads bikes can be seen along with various trade stands, fast food outlets and a live band playing on the big stage.Thursday 7 June 2012
Contemporary Craft Workshops: Lino Cuts
Use the popular method of lino cutting to print cards and beautiful papers, perfect for wrapping or decoration.Saturday 9 June 2012
Mega-Ride
The Mega-Ride is now probably the UK's largest charity motorcycle ride out with thousands of motorcyclists taking part.Sunday 10 June 2012
National Bookstart Week
Celebrate National Bookstart Week with us at one of our Jubilee parties for the under 5s.Monday 11 to Saturday 16 June 2012
Lunchtime Talk: Crossing the Laira
Discover more about Laira Bridge as the City Museum and Art Gallery marks its 50th anniversary.Tuesday 12 June 2012
Skilled Hands
Skilled Hands Arts and Crafts Exhibition.Wednesday 13 to Saturday 16 June 2012
Art Bite Talk/Tour: Chinoiserie in the Plymouth Porcelain Collection
Discover more about the historic Chinoiserie items in the Museum's Plymouth Porcelain collection with the Curator of Decorative Art.Wednesday 13 June 2012
Author event - Robin Bayley
Robin Bayley will be visitng Plympton Library to talk about his book, The mango orchard.Wednesday 13 June 2012
Pictures from the Frontline
Visit the City Museum and Art Gallery to see a display of images taken by the Plymouth Herald's award-winning Defence Reporter, Tristan Nichols, while he was on the frontline in Afghanistan's dangerous Helmand Province, living and working with the city's 3 Commando Brigade.16 June to 7 July 2012
Make and take: Father's Day 2012 - Top Dad
Make your dad smile with a photo frame card and other keepsakes that you've made in one of our creative sessions at the City Museum and Art Gallery.Saturday 16 June 2012
Creative Writing Workshop - Writing in the LGBT City with Hannah Silva
Join Plymouth's 'Writer in Residence' for a one-day creative writing workshop in response to the Museum's ‘Pride in our Past’ exhibition.Saturday 16 June 2012
The Mustard Tree Celebration Mile
A series of one mile walks to celebrate the Mustard Tree Macmillan Centre.Sunday 17 June 2012
Extreme Reading at the Plym Valley Railway
Join us for storytime on the Plym Valley Railway.Sunday 17 June 2012
Lunchtime Talk: Repeated Images and the Optic of Chinoiserie
Listen as international artist, Gayle Chong Kwan talks about her research and the works she has created for the 'Sinopticon' exhibition.Tuesday 19 June 2012
Wild About Plymouth: River bugs
Explore the wet world of river bugs with help from the Dartmoor National Park team and the National Trust. Discover what lurks beneath the rocks in the river bed and find out how insects survive in fast flowing streams.Saturday 23 June 2012
Dragon Boat Festival 2012: Sinopticon Celebration
Enjoy some creative fun with artists Karen Evans and Lisa Class, as the City Museum and Art Gallery celebrates its 'Sinopticon' exhibition and the 2012 Dragon Boat Festival.
Race for Life
Be one of 4,750 women who will walk, jog or run 5k to help with Cancer Research UK's life-saving work.Sunday 24 June 2012
Lunchtime Talk: Dock on the Hamoaze
Trace the talk and learn about the future of the South Yard as the city prepares to stage the national celebrations for Armed Forces Day 2012.Tuesday 26 June 2012
Art Bite Talk/Tour: Sinopticon: Contemporary Chinoiserie in Contemporary Art
Take a look around the 'Sinopticon: Contemporary Chinoiserie in Contemporary Art' exhibition with the City Museum and Art Gallery's Partnerships and Exhibitions Officer.Wednesday 27 June 2012
Plymouth Heartbeat
Plymouth Heartbeat 21st anniversary celebrations.Saturday 30 June 2012
Armed Forces Day - National Event
Plymouth has been chosen to host the UK's National Armed Forces Day celebrations in 2012 and will be staging a spectacular event featuring air and sea displays, military band performances, fantastic live entertainment and interactive fun and activities for all the family.Saturday 30 June 2012