What's on in May 2012
Key events in May
All events in May
Galleries and exhibitions
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery's permanent galleries and exhibitions running throughout the month.Throughout May 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 May 2012
Pride in our past
Discover more about the previously hidden history of the city's Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender communities in this new exhibition at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery.Throughout May 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 May 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 May 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 May 2012
Art Bite Talk/Tour: Chinoiserie in the China Connection
Look at the historic Chinoiserie items in the City Museum and Art Gallery's 'China Connection' gallery with the Curator of Decorative Art.Wednesday 2 May 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 stageThursday 3 May 2012
Nappuccino
Find out more about real nappies at a nappuccino!Friday 4 May 2012
Local Studies Day
Celebrating the history of Plymouth and the surrounding area with a programme of talks and exhibitions.Saturday 5 May 2012
Lunchtime Talk: Remarkable Women of Plymouth
Join Dr Todd Gray as he discusses the contributions of some famous local women as well as introduces others that history has not recorded.Tuesday 8 May 2012
Reading between the wines
Discover Europe through books, food and wine with local wine expert Stephen Barrett.Tuesday 8 May 2012
Author visit - Nicola Upson
Nicola will be tallking abour her new book. Includes screeniing of the film Young and Innocent.Wednesday 9 May 2012
Wild About Plymouth: Nocturnal creatures
Celebrate 'Museums at Night' with us and discover more about all things nocturnal!Friday 11 May 2012
Talk and Comedy Performance: Gateway to Heaven with Clare Summerskill
Enjoy a talk, question and answer session and comedy performance connected to the City Museum and Art Gallery's 'Pride in our Past' exhibition.Friday 11 May, 6.15pm to 8.30pm
Sky Ride Plymouth
Join thousands of cyclists of all ages and abilities out on their bikes.Sunday 13 May 2012
Lunchtime Talk: Quarry Voices
Find out more about the oral history project that Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery has been supporting over the last two years to document the lives and times of 20th century quarry people and their families.Tuesday 15 May 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 16 and 30 May 2012
Lunchtime Talk: The History of the Met
Join Donato Esposito, the new Andrew W Mellon Research Fellow at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, for a talk about its history.Thursday 17 May 2012
Olympic Torch Relay
The city will be holding the country's first Evening Celebration event with the arrival of the Olympic Torch in Plymouth.Saturday 19 May 2012
Lord Mayor's Day
See the whole city centre come alive in a celebration of music, fun and a colourful carnival costumed procession.Saturday 19 May 2012
Hats and Pandas
Call into the City Museum and Art Gallery before the Lord Mayor's Day parade begins and enjoy some creative fun!Saturday 19 May 2012
Bumper booksale and film shows
Grab some bargains at our booksale in the Central Library.Saturday 19 May 2012
Meet your neighbourhood Police
Have a coffee and chat about your neighbourhood.Monday 21 May 2012
Lunchtime Talk: Pride in our Past
Listen as members of the Plymouth Pride Forum discuss the 'Pride in our Past' exhibition project, which features new research about Plymouth’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.Tuesday 22 May 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 23 May 2012
Dementia Awareness Day
Join us at Plympton Library for help, support and information on living well with dementia.Friday 25 May 2012
Disabled Activity Day
Scoot-A-Long and Roborough Rotary Club are organising this fun day of activities, entertainment and information.Saturday 26 May 2012
Eurovision 2012 on the Big Screen
Plymouth will be cheering on 60s retro favourite Engelbert Humperdinck at an evening of Eurovision-fun at the Big Screen.Saturday 26 May 2012
Visit The Matthew: Pirate Family Fun Weekend
Come and see the fantastic tall ship The Matthew before she sets sail to take part in the Queen's Jubilee Pageant in June.Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 May 2012
Lunchtime Talk: Phrases and Sayings: The Etymology of the City of London
The English language is rich in jargon, phrases and sayings. As the date for Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee draws nearer take a look at the origin of words (etymology) with speaker Alan Read, many of which are traceable to the home of our ruling monarch.Tuesday 29 May 2012
Micro Providers Workshop
Colebrook Housing Society will be holding free workshops for micro providers. The workshops will include sessions on 'Accessing Funding and Bids' and 'Recruiting Volunteers and Volunteering'.Wednesday 30 May 2012
Mutley Greenbank Festival
Ten days of activities including a Youth Festival, Silly Olympics, Older Person's Tea Dance, a two day music festival and much more.Wednesday 30 May to Sunday 10 June 2012
Inspect a Gadget
Over 50 and interested in new technologies? Join us for a chance to have a play and learn about new gadgets.Thursday 31 May 2012
Diamond Jubilee
Join us to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.Thursday 31 May to Thursday 7 June 2012