This month, celebrate International Gibbon Day with some animal yoga, and Halloween with a talk on Frankenstein and the things we dread…
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Walks, talks and circus performances at Bloomsbury Festival
Bloomsbury Festival will present a trailblazing programme of science, literature, performance, music, and discussion, from 17th to 21st October…
Darwin drama to be staged in the Natural History Museum
This autumn, the European premiere of the award-winning Darwin drama, The Wider Earth, will be performed in the Jerwood Gallery at the Natural History Museum in London…
A festival of ‘What If’ in Bristol
Bristol’s We The Curious will be hosting a Festival of What If from Thursday 26th to Tuesday 31st July, featuring activities, art, music and comedy…
Slug slime and intelligent toilets at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
The Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition will be held in London from Monday 2nd to Sunday 8th July, with more than 20 exhibits celebrating cutting edge science in the UK…
There be pirates in Plymouth this weekend
Plymouth Pirate Weekend will return to the waterfront on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May with pirate-themed entertainment and activities for all the family…
Mortality and cancer are the unusual topics for art installation in Birmingham
Visual artist Charlotte Jarvis’ Et in Arcadia Ego, an unusual installation at Birmingham’s Ort Gallery, will open on Thursday 10th May, taking a look at how we view cancer and our own mortality…
Quirky talks, classes and workshops for Spring
Looking for something a bit different to do with your spare time? Dying to learn a new skill or take on a quirky craft? Then take a look at our round-up of talks, classes and workshops coming up this Spring…
An offbeat guide to Glasgow
If you’re planning a trip to Glasgow this year, then take a look at our handy guide to the Scottish city’s quirky highlights, including an unusual mechanical theatre, some quirky art in unexpected places and a retro gaming bar…
A large inflatable whale and record-breaking games at Settle Stories Festival
Settle Stories Festival will take place in the Yorkshire Dales from 6th to 8th April, with plenty of quirky happenings including a large inflatable whale, the world’s first listening gallery in an old BT phone box and video goggle performances…
The best quirky Easter events for families
Looking for some inspiration on how to spend the Easter break? Contrary Life has compiled a round-up of alternative family friendly Easter events taking place this year, including a hunt with a difference, an inflatable park and a fun afternoon tea…
Artificial Intelligence and sexism in the spotlight at The Book Club
The Book Club in London will be hosting a special 4th Estate Literary Salon on Monday 5th March, discussing sexism and Artificial Intelligence…
Night-time zip wires and candlelit strolls at the Dark Skies Festival
The Dark Skies Festival takes place from 9th to 25th February, with stargazing, talks and walks, as well as some more quirky events…
A four-day festival of death (and life) in a Bristol cemetery
Arnos Vale Cemetery in Bristol will be tackling the tricky subject of death, with a four-day festival of talks, walks, theatre and workshops…
An alternative guide to a quirky Valentine’s Day in the UK
Contrary Life is back again with An Alternative Guide to Valentine’s Day. We’ve dug out some great quirky events taking place in the UK this year…