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…
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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…
Delve into dung at the Museum of London
Think January is all a bit poo? Then why not head to the Museum of London for a lecture on that very subject, with Professor George McGavin?
A celebration of algorithms and mechanisms at AlgoMech festival
AlgoMech festival, a celebration of algorithms and mechanisms in the arts, will take place in Sheffield from Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th November…
Get up close and medical in London
Did you know that London has a wealth of small and quirky medical museums? Now you can experience 13 of the museums in one place with Up Close and Medical…
Punk rock fairytales and museum capers at Bloomsbury Festival
Bloomsbury Festival 2017 will take place from 18th to 22nd October with a trailblazing programme of science, literature, performance, music, theatre, dance and discussion…
Pop-up experiments and interactive installations at the British Science Festival
Brighton Pier will be transformed into a spectacular science showcase during this year’s British Science Festival, with pop-up experiments, interactive installations and cabaret acts…
Shadow puppet art and sculpting with light in Leeds
Are you interested in performing brain surgery on toys? Printing with sunlight? Or seeing gravity make sound? Then head to ASMbly Lab 2017 in Leeds…
A Festival of Archaeology in Liverpool
Liverpool’s Festival of Archaeology will take place from Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th July, with free activities, talks and tours…
Robotic hearts, glow-in-the-dark sea creatures and rebel science at The Royal Society
Hold a beating robotic heart in your hands or immerse yourself in the world of glow-in-the-dark sea creatures at The Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition…