A Guide to What's On In York, October 2008
Halloween Ghost Walks
 Every Evening Throughout October
 Every night in York there are a number of excellent Ghost Walks and tours that guide you through 'THE MOST HAUNTED CITY IN ENGLAND'. The snickleways of York and old buildings make for a real spooky atmosphere! Get into the 'spirit' this halloween (Wednesday October 31st) and join the fun.
York Lesbian Arts Festival
23-26 October 2008
The UK's biggest lesbian event.
For the full lineup of festival events, tickets and more information visit the official website at www.ylaf.org.uk
Antiques Auction at York Auction Centre
Wednesday 17th October 2007
 York Antique Sale
Entry closing date is Thursday 4th October 2007
York Auction Centre is located just a few hundred yards from the main junction of the A64 with the A1079.
Craft Fair at St William's College
 27th - 28th October 2007
Get Christmas wrapped up early this year with a large selection of local Yorkshire crafts & gift ideas at this Yorkshire Fairs show.
Read more about St.William's College
York Camera Club Exhibition
1 October - 29th October 2007
An exhibition of photographs of York Minster and the surrounding area taken over the last year by members of the York Camera Club. The exhibition will be held inside York Minster. See our photo gallery of York Minster.
York Guildhall Orchestra
Saturday 20th October 2007 at 7:30pm
Held in Central Hall at York University
‘Masquerade’
Overture: Masquerade - Nielsen
Karelia Suite - Sibelius
Trumpet Concert - Arutiunian, soloist - John Wallace
Romance for Strings - Sibelius
Symphony No.5 - Sibelius
Ticket Box Office Tel: 01904 658 338
www.yorkguildhallorchestra.com
Ensemble 360° Concert
Wednesday 24th October 2007 - 7:30pm
Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall
Mendelssohn - Konzertstuck in F minor op. 113
Spohr - Quintet for piano and wind in C minor
Schubert - String Quartet in G D.887
Ensemble 360° starts its second year as the University’s ensemble in residence with a programme of three attractive early 19th century works featuring the core groups of a wind quintet and the Elias String Quartet. Since the group’s formation in 2005, Ensemble 360° has established a notable career both in Sheffield, where the players are based, and around the country as well as releasing well-reviewed CDs of music by Mozart and Spohr. www.musicintheround.co.uk
£14, £12 ; concessions £13, £11; students £3; under 16s free
The Other Side York Comedy Club
Every Sunday Evening at the City Screen Cinema Basement Bar.
The very best comedians from across the world and the UK are brought to perform in one of the most authentic stand-up comedy venues in the country. You're guaranteed a great night of laughs: Three great comedians, with drinks promotions on the bar too.
Booking & Info Tel. 08707 583219
13-17 Coney Street, York
York Races October Meeting
Friday 12th October & Saturday 13th October
The last race meeting of 2007. The first race is just after 2pm.
Find Hotels Near York Racecourse
Also in York: A brand new restaurant opens this month. The Gourmet Burger Kitchen in Lendal is part of a popular chain and will definitely be worth popping along to test the Aberdeen Angus burgers! Alternatively, if you would prefer the vegetarian restaurants in York look no further than Vanilla Black in Swinegate!
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