<p dir="ltr">Discover more about the city’s heritage at this year’s History Festival. With activities and events such as history walks and talks, behind the scenes tours, archive displays and performances, the city’s History Festival celebrates the cultural heritage of Plymouth.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/special-events/pchf2023-main-events" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">30 September to 6 October @ The Box</a><br /></p>

<p>The exhibition, <em>‘Paint’,</em> brings together colleagues <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/people/richard-kenton-webb">Richard Webb</a>, <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/people/monika-rycerz">Monika Rycerz</a> and <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/people/robert-manners1">Robert Manners</a> who also teach <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-painting-drawing-printmaking">BA (Hons) Painting, Drawing &amp; Printmaking</a> at Arts University Plymouth. Richard has also selected four wonderful painters, students who the team have taught on BA and MA: David Fletcher, Karmin O’Brien, Kieran Walsh and Charlie Dyson. There are some incredible painters who Richard has taught throughout his 37 years of teaching, all now doing well and thriving: Iain Andrews, Tom Musgrove, Elisabeth De Las Casas, Victoria Jinivizian and Clare Thatcher. Through the years, Richard has also been proud to work with artist, John France; and two conference collaborators and champions of painting, Benny Fountain from Whitworth University, USA, and Andrew Stahl, Professor of Painting at The Slade School of Fine Art London. <a href="https://www.brownstonart.com/exhibitions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><br /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.brownstonart.com/exhibitions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">30 September to 28 October @ The Brownston Gallery, Modbury</a></p>

<p dir="ltr">The Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony will be held at the Theatre Royal Plymouth with tickets available now to book!</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/events/class-of-2023-graduation-ceremony">1 October @ Theatre Royal Plymouth</a></p>

<p dir="ltr">DJ Simon S and guests invite you to a Sunday of soulful sounds at Hub Plymouth. Record collectors - there will be quality new and used vinyl for sale, as well as great food, drinks and company.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/whats-on/pop-up-record-shop-w-futuristica-p3368693" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1 October - 12pm to 5pm @ Hub Plymouth, Royal William Yard</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Calling all sci-fi, film, comic and toy fans to join in the fun at DEVCON, celebrating their 10th anniversary! Always known for its fun, friendly atmosphere, DEVCON is a festival of colour, costume and characters! Meet and chat to guest actors from TV and the big screen, as well as great backdrops, film props, workshops, competitions, treasure hunts, a dedicated cosplay zone and a huge number of traders selling everything from comics, toys, gaming, jewellery, clothing, homewares and so much more!</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/whats-on/devcon-plymouth-sci-fi-toy-film-and-comic-fair-p2477543" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1 October - 10am to 5pm @ Plymouth Guildhall</a></p>

<p dir="ltr">Royal William Yard’s popular Good Food &amp; Craft Market will be taking place inside the iconic Melville building and surrounding area outside. Enjoy the freshest local produce from the South West’s top suppliers and unique arts and crafts by artisan makers, while also having the opportunity to explore one of the Yard’s oldest buildings.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://royalwilliamyard.com/whats-on/rwy-good-food-craft-market" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1 October - 10am to 2pm @ Royal William Yard</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Join the first ever Step Out for Age UK Plymouth challenge - a half marathon walk through the spectacular Plymbridge Valley from Coypool to Clearbrook. A moderate challenge for someone of a good fitness level, the average speed entrants are likely to be walking for around five hours. No previous hiking experience is required although it’s recommended you do plenty of practice walks in advance to prepare yourself for the challenge!</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/whats-on/half-marathon-walk-p3344813" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1 October - 9am to 3.30pm @ Coypool Park &amp; Ride</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Project Space 1 presents <em>From Under the Bushel, </em>an exhibition by staff members of Arts University Plymouth. Featuring the work of over 30 Arts University Plymouth staff, this exhibition includes people with often unseen talents, artists whose roles may not include the opportunity to create, and those who might hide their light under a bushel…</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/events/project-space-1-from-under-the-bushel">2 to 13 October @ Project Space 1, Arts University Plymouth</a><br /></p>

<p>'A Labyrinth of Folds' will bring together a concoction of new and pre-existing works from Molly Erin McCarthy a.k.a molmor. Selected sculptures from her debut solo exhibition will be displayed for the first time in the South West, accompanied by an installation of developmental pieces from her current practice. The exhibition will provide a glimpse into McCarthy's process of layering, remixing and transmuting references to create her eerie, cryptic worlds. Molly Erin McCarthy is a multimedia artist currently based in Plymouth, who studied BA (Hons) Fine Art at Arts University Plymouth. She works with sculpture, installation, digital and interactive media to consider how we form, and are formed by, the physical and philosophical landscapes we reside in<br /></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/minerva_plymouth/tagged/?hl=en-gb">5 October - 7pm - 10pm @ Minerva Cafe</a></p>

<p dir="ltr">A solo exhibition by artist Jo Lathwood, the starting point for this exhibition comes as a self directed challenge, set by the artist to make a show that disappears. This exhibition includes film, time lapse video, drawings and sculpture made in response to Plymouth’s history and cityscape. </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/events/mirror-ouroboros-ben-sanderson">5 October to 15 December @ MIRROR</a></p>

<p dir="ltr">It’s bold, it’s brave, it’s big-hearted, and it’s the best fun you can have on a bike while backing your local hospice. St Luke’s ever popular Tour de Moor cycle event returns with plenty of off-road challenges, new and old, to thrill and delight every rider, regardless of age or ability. With three distances and difficulty levels to choose from, it’s the ultimate inclusive family friendly cycling adventure.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/tourdemoor/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">8 October @ Harrowbeer Airfield, Yelverton</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Grab a bag on your way in and pick and mix vintage clothing, all for just £20 a kilo! The organisers bring nine tonnes of handpicked vintage stock to the event, pick from mens and womens’ vintage clothing from the 60s all the way to the 90s including all your favourite branded names!</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/plymouth-vintage-kilo-sale-tickets-715291174157?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">14 October - 11am to 5pm @ Plymouth Guildhall</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Screening as part of The Hidden Figures of Plymouth Film Day, Jordan Peele’s brilliant horror-satire combined genuine thrills with a no-holds-barred critique of black-white relations with its tale of a young African American man who visits his white girlfriend’s family only to find their superficially warm welcome masks an unthinkably dark secret. Blending race-savvy satire with horror to especially potent effect, this bombshell social critique delivers a breathlessly suspenseful exposé of the horror of covert liberal racism.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://plymouthartscinema.org/whats-on/get-out/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">14 October - 8pm @ Plymouth Arts Cinema</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Are you passionate about sewing and looking for a supportive community to share your projects with? Join Lizzy from Makeat140 where sewing enthusiasts can come together to work on their personal sewing projects in a fun and chilled environment. The fully equipped sewing studio awaits with spacious tables, a comprehensive sewing kit and all the accessories you’ll need to unleash your creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned sewist or just starting out, this is the perfect place to make progress on your projects while connecting with like-minded individuals who share your passion.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://royalwilliamyard.com/whats-on/sewcial-sewing-plymouth-sewing-community-morning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">20 October @ Ocean Studios, Royal William Yard</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Join us on Saturday 21 October to explore our campus, visit nearby affordable student accommodation and speak with our academics and course leaders. You’ll even have the chance to hop on a bus and have a tour of the city!</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/events/open-day-undergraduate-and-postgraduate-oct23">21 October - 10am to 2pm @ Arts University Plymouth</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Make the links between that Super8 app on your phone with the Super8 film that might be in your attic or in a box under your bed, when The Box brings Home Movie Day to Plymouth for the first time ever! Experts from The Box will be on hand to evaluate any films and videos you bring in, with tips on how to identify your film gauge or video format, how to digitise your collections easily and how to care for film and video. If you have home movies on film or video that you’ve never seen or haven’t watched since you inherited them from your grandparents, don’t let them decay! Bring them to The Box to share with others.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/special-events/international-home-movie-day" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">21 October - 11am to 3pm @ The Box</a></p>

<p dir="ltr">This October, the Alternative Convention comes to the South West! Exhibitors include tattooists and barbers, magicians, cake makers, musicians and body painters. Expect steampunk, punk, mediaeval, fairies, burlesque, retro style, viking, vintage, taxidermy, gothic, fantasy, horror, manga, wiccan, pagan, rockabilly and more all coming together to make this one unique convention.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/whats-on/the-alternative-convention-p3373043" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">21 October - 10am to 4.30pm @ Plymouth Guildhall</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">This October, experience a traditional Oktoberfest as Plymouth is transformed for one weekend into a traditional Bavarian bash! Bring on the bier - 30,000 litres to be precise! Top up your stein and step inside the huge bier tent and prepared to be entertained Bavarian style. From traditional folk to ‘Oompop’, expect foot stomping, table bashing and hearty singing galore and afterwards, grab some traditional German grub from the outdoor food court.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.oktoberfestplymouth.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">27 to 28 October @ Central Park</a></p>

<p dir="ltr">The ever-popular Silent Disco gets a scarily brilliant makeover especially for Halloween! Come along and dance the night away under the infamous Royal Navy ships’ figureheads, with three different channels for you to choose from featuring a great selection of upbeat tracks from the 70s, 80s and 90s, as well as some spooky specials!</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/october-2023/silent-disco-night-at-the-museum" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">27 October - 7pm to 11pm @ The Box</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">The Box and Diversity Business Indicator present this brilliant monthly marketplace gathering in Tavistock Place on the last Saturday of October. Enjoy an array of local vendors displaying exceptional and skilfully crafted products, and indulge in different cultural experiences while enjoying some live music and entertainment.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/whats-on/the-bazaar-p3352903" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">28 October - 10am to 4pm @ Tavistock Place</a><br /></p>