A taster of what's coming up at our venues...

Quattrio - Music at Tudor House

Sunday 12 May / Tudor House and Garden / 2 - 4pm / Free event, entrance to the museum applies

Listen to Quattrio play baroque chamber music on violins, recorder, cello and harpsichord by composers including Handel, Vivaldi, Corelli and Telemann in the elegant surroundings of the Georgian Room overlooking the garden. Click here for more information.

Saturday Life Drawing

Saturday 11 May / City Art Gallery / 11am - 4pm / £30 pre-book   023 8083 4536

This workshop is suitable for all abilities, except absolute beginners. Click here for more information.

Takedown Festival at University of Southampton

11 May / University of Southampton, University Road / 12.30pm - 10.30pm (plus after-party) / Ticket prices vary / Over 14s only

The south coast’s biggest alternative festival, homegrown in Southampton is back! Following the overwhelming success of last year’s event, Takedown Festival returns for 2013, bigger and better than ever. Hosted at the University of Southampton, a huge mix of top bands will spread across five stages. Click here for more information.

Shoe Customise and Embelish Workshop

Saturday 11 May / Tudor House and Garden / £25, £22 conc. / 11am - 3pm / Pre-book on 023 8083 4536

Join experienced designer Sam Pierpoint who will help you create your own ‘designer’ shoes. Please bring along light coloured shoes (leather, plastic, or fabric). Click here for more information.

Tiny Treasures (for under 5s)

Monday 13 May / Tudor House and Garden / 10.30 - 11.30am / £4.50 / Venue entrance charges do not apply / Pre-book on 023 8083 4536

Do your little ones love exploring? Bring them down to our museum to discover the hidden treasures. This regular workshop encourages creativity, and is a great opportunity for children to enjoy arts and culture in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Click here for more information.

Village fair

Sunday 12 May / Sholing Village Green / 11am - 4pm

A fun day for all the family with traditional games, face painting, stalls and activities. Click here for more information

More events this week...

11 May: Parkrun on Southampton Common

11 May: Lovingly Local Fundraising Event and Spring Fair

11 May: Netley Abbey Spring Fair

11 and 12 May: Children's Wonderland and Family Fun Fair

12 May: Simply French at Beaulieu

12 May: Marwell Road Race and Fun Run

12 May: Do Tell The Bride Wedding Advice Session

12 May: Life Drawing Session

12 May: Guided Walk on Old Town Walls and Vaults

13 May: Pioneers of Modern Architecture Lecture

13 May: Health Walks on Southampton Common

14 May: Guided Tour at Millers Pond Local Nature Reserve

15 May: Guided Tour of Centenary Border at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

15 May: Talk on Southampton in the Twentieth Century

17 May: Three Monkeys Acoustic Music Night at the Art House Cafe

Art exhibitions

City Art Gallery

John Hansard Gallery

Mottisfont House Gallery

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Theatre shows

Mayflower Theatre

Until 11 May: High Society

12 May: The Illegal Eagles Heaven Heats Up Tour

13 - 18 May: Rocky Horror Show

Nuffield Theatre

Until 11 May: The Misanthrope

11 May: Star

12 May: Lucy Porter

13 - 18 May: The 39 Steps

For a list of all events
click here.

Night at the Museum

Saturday 18 May / Tudor House and Garden / FREE entry / £2 per tour / Pre-book on 023 8083 4536

Ever wondered what happens in a museum after hours? Discover the hidden secrets and histories of the house with attic and cellar tours and explore the night-life activities in the garden. Click here for more information.

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