From an evening of fun at the Eurovision screening to dinosaurthemed family fun, alongside live music events and Comic Con, there’s plenty to look forward to throughout the month.
Discover what’s on below.
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5. HELEN RIDDLE: A STITCH IN TIME
May 12-31: A pop-up art exhibition exploring decay and repair in the wall that Charles Waterton built around his estate in Walton in the 1820s. Helen Riddle explores the current state of the wall, using felt, textiles and stitch. Photo: WX
6. THE SOULBURYS
May 22: Wakefield band & The Soulburys and celebrate the best of Motown, classic pop, and timeless hits from across the decades. Featuring male and female vocals, guitars, keys, and a dynamic horn section, this free live show is packed with hits from across the decades, bringing energy to the stage and your feet. Photo: WX
7. THE GALACTIC GATHERING SCI FI COMIC CON & COLLECTORS FAIR
May 3: Tickets are now available for this family friendly sci-fi event in the heart of Wakefield! Enjoy meet and greets with guests who have appeared in Star Wars, take fantastic photo opportunities with props, explore stalls selling collectibles, toys and merchandise, join a lightsaber Jedi training class, take part in Q&A sessions and much more throughout the day. Photo: WX
8. SOUL SHED: MUSIC, POETRY, COMEDY
May 2: Soul Shed returns with another vibrant showcase of homegrown talent, featuring poetry, music and comedy in a night that truly has something for everyone. The evening promises a warm, lively atmosphere that will have you nodding, swaying and laughing along, with performances from poet and educator Jack Collins, BritishPakistani poet Zara Sehar, indie singalong favourite Harry Sanderson and shoegaze dreampop project Moongate. Photo: WX