AND or Abandon Normal Devices is a nomadic, site-responsive digital arts festival with sound, simulation, and participatory events. In this, its 10th year, it comes to Barnsley. Radical international and UK artists use the theme of infrastructure, illuminating the connection between people and place. They examine the networks, historical extraction legacies, and social climates that underpin contemporary life in the…
Union St. co-working space, 18-22 Union St. Sheffield S1 2JP
Extinction Rebellion Sheffield has meetings on the first and third Mondays of the month. (Except not on 3rd Monday in Sept 2026) For anyone interested who has not been before, this is the best starting point. Arrive at 6pm for hot drinks and socialising, conversation and food sharing, followed by the meeting itself from 6:45 – 8pm. You can also…
Online & Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Rd. Crookes S10 1TD
Sile Sibanda and FONSA (Friends of Nablus and Surrounding Areas) present a live-link performance with Nablus, the cultural heart of the West Bank, in this 4th annual event. Nablus experiences daily life-threatening pressures under the illegal occupation. Music and other forms of cultural expression are a powerful demonstration of resistance. This is a chance to join with them directly in…
Firth Hall, Firth Court, University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TN
Writer, broadcaster and political strategist Paul Mason talks about his new book exploring communist ideas, leaders, movements and regimes, arguing that the story is not over. One of many good events during this year’s Off The Shelf Festival, which is currently running.
Union St. co-working space, 18-22 Union St. Sheffield S1 2JP
Extinction Rebellion Sheffield has meetings on the first and third Mondays of the month. For anyone interested who has not been before, this is the best starting point. Arrive at 6pm for hot drinks and socialising, conversation and food sharing, followed by the meeting itself from 6:45 – 8pm. You can also join in the Monday meetings using Zoom if more…
Firth Hall, Firth Court, University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TN
Arthur Snell, historian and expert on the interaction between geopolitics and climate change will talk about his book Elemental. He shows how the climate crisis is reshaping our world transforming power, economies and everyday life, in terms of Earth, Air, Fire and Water. This is just one of many good events in this year’s Off The Shelf – Festival of…
