WORKSHOPS Craf ty Creations 5+ Drop-in sessions run 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm at Luton Central Library on the following days: Tue 2, 9, 16 & 23 Aug Design and make a funky wristband. Wed 3, 10, 17 & 24 Aug Be a champion and make a medal or a trophy. Thu 4, 11, 18 & 25 Aug Create your own arty masterpiece. FREE. Donations towards the redevelopment of Wardown Park Museum welcome.
LEGO 5+ Every Mon, Wed & Thu from Aug 1 - Sep 1 10.15am, 11.45am, 1.45pm & 3.15pm Stockwood Discovery Centre To celebrate The Brick Kingdom LEGO exhibition join in our myths and magic themed LEGO activities and take home a LEGO dragon. £10 per child, including exhibition entry. 50 mins approx
The Very Hungry Caterpillar 3-7 Tue 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Aug, 11am – 12pm Stockwood Discovery Centre Ahead of the upcoming show of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, join us to read one of the most famous children’s books of all time and make your very own caterpillar to take home. £3, accompanying adult free
We’re Going On A Bear Hunt 3-9 Tue 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Aug, 2 – 3pm Stockwood Discovery Centre To celebrate the upcoming performance of We’re Going on A Bear Hunt, join us as we explore nature in our gardens and read the book by Michael Rosen. Bring your own teddy bear! £3, accompanying adult free
SOMETHING FOR THE GROWN-UPS Cat Call & Richard Todd 16+ Fri 8 Jul, 8pm / Hat Factory Comedy double bill. £5
Pakistan: the sound of a nation 12+ Tue 12 Jul, 7.30pm / Hat Factory Coke studio music films, hosted by former BBC Asian Network presenter Waqas Saeed. £6
The Comedy Bar 16+ Fri 15 Jul & Fri 19 Aug, 8pm / Hat Factory Open-mic comedy from the nation’s up and coming talent. £5
Timehop Sat 23 Jul, 7pm / Luton Library Theatre Presented by Next Generation Youth Theatre, £8 / £6 conc
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Fri 12 Aug, 7.30pm / Luton Library Theatre Great entertainment from tribute artist Alvin Printwhistle. £15
Designer Makers’ Fair Sat 13 Aug, 11am / Hat Factory Discover creative merchandise from local designer makers. FREE ENTRY
Unplugged Every Friday, 8pm / Connors Café Bar at the Hat Factory Acoustic music sessions and 2 – 4 – 1 cocktails all night. FREE ENTRY
Online Bookings: www.lutonculture.com Box Office: 01582 878100 (Mon – Fri, 11am – 6pm) Booking fees may apply
Box Office: 01582 878100 | www.lutonculture.com
For more information on any of these events see our website
THEATRE The Little Gardener
THE BIG FRIENDLY READ 3+
Fri 29 Jul 1pm & 3pm / Sat 30 Jul 11am & 1pm Stockwood Discovery Centre Bring picnic blankets and gather round on the lawn for a spellbinding interactive performance, based on the book by Emily Hughes. The little gardener needs your help to bring his garden to life. Little ones are invited into the giant greenhouse to help tend a real-life garden. £3 if booked by Thu 14 Jul / £5 after
EXHIBITION The Brick Kingdom Sat 23 Jul – Sun 4 Sep (daily 10am – 5pm) Stockwood Discovery Centre An exhibition of medieval fantasy LEGO models Adult £4, child £3, group of four £12, group of six £15
At Libraries and Library Access Points Aged 4 -12? Join this year’s Summer Reading Challenge at your local library, running from 16 Jul – 10 Sep. Read six books and collect rewards along the way. 0 – 3’s can take part in a mini-challenge, whilst 11 -18’s can take part in the ImagiNation challenge. Come along to one of our special events and explore our exciting range of books. All events are 45 minutes to an hour long. Donations welcome at free events.
Breakfast, Snozzcumbers 4+ and tea with the BFG Sat 16 Jul: Luton Central 9.30am / Leagrave 11am / Marsh Farm 2.15pm Meet the BFG as he launches this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. FREE
Dahl’s Favourite Friends 4+ Sat 23 Jul: Luton Central 11am / Stopsley 2.15pm Tue 26 Jul: Lewsey 11am, Thu 28 Jul: Leagrave 11am / Marsh Farm 2.15pm From Matilda and Miss Honey to Charlie and Grandpa Joe, let’s celebrate our friends. FREE
Animal Edutainment 3+ Mon 8 Aug: Leagrave 9.30am Tue 9 Aug: Stopsley 11.30am / Marsh Farm 2pm Fri 12 Aug: Lewsey 11am Sat 13 Aug: Luton Central 11am / Bury Park 1pm Meet and hold creatures great and small from Esio Trot to James’ mini-beast friends. £3.50
Horrid Henry’s Big Friendly Visit 4+ Sat 13 Aug: Leagrave 11am / Marsh Farm 2.15pm Mon 15 Aug: Farley Library Access Point 10.30am / Hockwell Library Access Point 1.30pm / Chaul End Library Access Point 3.15pm Come along and see for yourselves just how Horrid Henry can be! Have your photo taken with him if you dare! FREE
Marvellous Inventions 4+ Sat 20 Aug: Luton Central 11am / Stopsley 2.15pm Invent a revolting recipe, magical medicine or chocolate bar as we discover some of Roald Dahl’s marvellous inventions. FREE
SUMMER SCHOOL
Meet Peter Rabbit ALL
Arts Award Summer School 7-11
Sat 30 Jul: Leagrave 11am / Marsh Farm 2.15pm Sun 31 Jul: Luton Central 11.30am Mon 1 Aug: Lewsey 11am / Stopsley 2.15pm Meet your favourite Beatrix Potter character for storybook fun and have your photo taken with him. FREE
Gobblefunk! Snozzcumbers!
Mischief and Mayhem 4+
The BFG’s Golden Ticket Event 4+
Tue 2 Aug: Bury Park 11am Wed 3 Aug: Stopsley 11am Thu 4 Aug: Luton Central 11am What mischief will you get up to in the library today? FREE
Fri 2 Sep: Luton Central 10am - 3pm A day of family fun with performances by the BFG throughout the day. FREE
You are the Champion 4+
Sat 3 Sep: Luton Central 11am / Stopsley 2.15pm Sun 4 Sep: Luton Central 11.30am Mon 5 Sep: Leagrave 11.15am / Lewsey 2.15pm Meet everyone’s favourite cat, share stories and have your photo taken with Mog. FREE
Mon 25 – Fri 29 Jul, 9.15am – 4pm Stockwood Discovery Centre A packed week of arts and crafts including creating a willow lantern, soap carving, mask making and performance skills. Work with a professional artist to achieve Arts Award Discover or Explore qualifications. Advance booking required, call 01582 548600. £115 for the week Visit Stockwood Discovery Centre this summer, it’s a fun day out for the whole family! There’s a children’s adventure play area, exhibitions, bee gallery, landscaped gardens, cafe and much more to discover. FREE ENTRY
Sat 6 Aug: Luton Central 11am / Stopsley 2.15pm Be a champion in your local library – join in games and activities. FREE
Box Office: 01582 878100 | www.lutonculture.com
Box Office: 01582 878100 | www.lutonculture.com
4+
Wed 24 Aug: Stopsley 11am / Thu 25 Aug: Lewsey 2.15pm Sat 27: Leagrave 11am / Marsh Farm 2.15pm Is your gobblefunk all mixed up? Join us for fun and games as we invent new words. FREE
Meet Mog the Cat ALL
Box Office: 01582 878100 | www.lutonculture.com
WORKSHOPS Craf ty Creations 5+ Drop-in sessions run 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm at Luton Central Library on the following days: Tue 2, 9, 16 & 23 Aug Design and make a funky wristband. Wed 3, 10, 17 & 24 Aug Be a champion and make a medal or a trophy. Thu 4, 11, 18 & 25 Aug Create your own arty masterpiece. FREE. Donations towards the redevelopment of Wardown Park Museum welcome.
LEGO 5+ Every Mon, Wed & Thu from Aug 1 - Sep 1 10.15am, 11.45am, 1.45pm & 3.15pm Stockwood Discovery Centre To celebrate The Brick Kingdom LEGO exhibition join in our myths and magic themed LEGO activities and take home a LEGO dragon. £10 per child, including exhibition entry. 50 mins approx
The Very Hungry Caterpillar 3-7 Tue 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Aug, 11am – 12pm Stockwood Discovery Centre Ahead of the upcoming show of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, join us to read one of the most famous children’s books of all time and make your very own caterpillar to take home. £3, accompanying adult free
We’re Going On A Bear Hunt 3-9 Tue 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Aug, 2 – 3pm Stockwood Discovery Centre To celebrate the upcoming performance of We’re Going on A Bear Hunt, join us as we explore nature in our gardens and read the book by Michael Rosen. Bring your own teddy bear! £3, accompanying adult free
SOMETHING FOR THE GROWN-UPS Cat Call & Richard Todd 16+ Fri 8 Jul, 8pm / Hat Factory Comedy double bill. £5
Pakistan: the sound of a nation 12+ Tue 12 Jul, 7.30pm / Hat Factory Coke studio music films, hosted by former BBC Asian Network presenter Waqas Saeed. £6
The Comedy Bar 16+ Fri 15 Jul & Fri 19 Aug, 8pm / Hat Factory Open-mic comedy from the nation’s up and coming talent. £5
Timehop Sat 23 Jul, 7pm / Luton Library Theatre Presented by Next Generation Youth Theatre, £8 / £6 conc
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Fri 12 Aug, 7.30pm / Luton Library Theatre Great entertainment from tribute artist Alvin Printwhistle. £15
Designer Makers’ Fair Sat 13 Aug, 11am / Hat Factory Discover creative merchandise from local designer makers. FREE ENTRY
Unplugged Every Friday, 8pm / Connors Café Bar at the Hat Factory Acoustic music sessions and 2 – 4 – 1 cocktails all night. FREE ENTRY
Online Bookings: www.lutonculture.com Box Office: 01582 878100 (Mon – Fri, 11am – 6pm) Booking fees may apply
Box Office: 01582 878100 | www.lutonculture.com
For more information on any of these events see our website
THEATRE The Little Gardener
THE BIG FRIENDLY READ 3+
Fri 29 Jul 1pm & 3pm / Sat 30 Jul 11am & 1pm Stockwood Discovery Centre Bring picnic blankets and gather round on the lawn for a spellbinding interactive performance, based on the book by Emily Hughes. The little gardener needs your help to bring his garden to life. Little ones are invited into the giant greenhouse to help tend a real-life garden. £3 if booked by Thu 14 Jul / £5 after
EXHIBITION The Brick Kingdom Sat 23 Jul – Sun 4 Sep (daily 10am – 5pm) Stockwood Discovery Centre An exhibition of medieval fantasy LEGO models Adult £4, child £3, group of four £12, group of six £15
At Libraries and Library Access Points Aged 4 -12? Join this year’s Summer Reading Challenge at your local library, running from 16 Jul – 10 Sep. Read six books and collect rewards along the way. 0 – 3’s can take part in a mini-challenge, whilst 11 -18’s can take part in the ImagiNation challenge. Come along to one of our special events and explore our exciting range of books. All events are 45 minutes to an hour long. Donations welcome at free events.
Breakfast, Snozzcumbers 4+ and tea with the BFG Sat 16 Jul: Luton Central 9.30am / Leagrave 11am / Marsh Farm 2.15pm Meet the BFG as he launches this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. FREE
Dahl’s Favourite Friends 4+ Sat 23 Jul: Luton Central 11am / Stopsley 2.15pm Tue 26 Jul: Lewsey 11am, Thu 28 Jul: Leagrave 11am / Marsh Farm 2.15pm From Matilda and Miss Honey to Charlie and Grandpa Joe, let’s celebrate our friends. FREE
Animal Edutainment 3+ Mon 8 Aug: Leagrave 9.30am Tue 9 Aug: Stopsley 11.30am / Marsh Farm 2pm Fri 12 Aug: Lewsey 11am Sat 13 Aug: Luton Central 11am / Bury Park 1pm Meet and hold creatures great and small from Esio Trot to James’ mini-beast friends. £3.50
Horrid Henry’s Big Friendly Visit 4+ Sat 13 Aug: Leagrave 11am / Marsh Farm 2.15pm Mon 15 Aug: Farley Library Access Point 10.30am / Hockwell Library Access Point 1.30pm / Chaul End Library Access Point 3.15pm Come along and see for yourselves just how Horrid Henry can be! Have your photo taken with him if you dare! FREE
Marvellous Inventions 4+ Sat 20 Aug: Luton Central 11am / Stopsley 2.15pm Invent a revolting recipe, magical medicine or chocolate bar as we discover some of Roald Dahl’s marvellous inventions. FREE
SUMMER SCHOOL
Meet Peter Rabbit ALL
Arts Award Summer School 7-11
Sat 30 Jul: Leagrave 11am / Marsh Farm 2.15pm Sun 31 Jul: Luton Central 11.30am Mon 1 Aug: Lewsey 11am / Stopsley 2.15pm Meet your favourite Beatrix Potter character for storybook fun and have your photo taken with him. FREE
Gobblefunk! Snozzcumbers!
Mischief and Mayhem 4+
The BFG’s Golden Ticket Event 4+
Tue 2 Aug: Bury Park 11am Wed 3 Aug: Stopsley 11am Thu 4 Aug: Luton Central 11am What mischief will you get up to in the library today? FREE
Fri 2 Sep: Luton Central 10am - 3pm A day of family fun with performances by the BFG throughout the day. FREE
You are the Champion 4+
Sat 3 Sep: Luton Central 11am / Stopsley 2.15pm Sun 4 Sep: Luton Central 11.30am Mon 5 Sep: Leagrave 11.15am / Lewsey 2.15pm Meet everyone’s favourite cat, share stories and have your photo taken with Mog. FREE
Mon 25 – Fri 29 Jul, 9.15am – 4pm Stockwood Discovery Centre A packed week of arts and crafts including creating a willow lantern, soap carving, mask making and performance skills. Work with a professional artist to achieve Arts Award Discover or Explore qualifications. Advance booking required, call 01582 548600. £115 for the week Visit Stockwood Discovery Centre this summer, it’s a fun day out for the whole family! There’s a children’s adventure play area, exhibitions, bee gallery, landscaped gardens, cafe and much more to discover. FREE ENTRY
Sat 6 Aug: Luton Central 11am / Stopsley 2.15pm Be a champion in your local library – join in games and activities. FREE
Box Office: 01582 878100 | www.lutonculture.com
Box Office: 01582 878100 | www.lutonculture.com
4+
Wed 24 Aug: Stopsley 11am / Thu 25 Aug: Lewsey 2.15pm Sat 27: Leagrave 11am / Marsh Farm 2.15pm Is your gobblefunk all mixed up? Join us for fun and games as we invent new words. FREE
Meet Mog the Cat ALL
Box Office: 01582 878100 | www.lutonculture.com
For more information on any of these events see our website
THEATRE The Little Gardener
THE BIG FRIENDLY READ 3+
Fri 29 Jul 1pm & 3pm / Sat 30 Jul 11am & 1pm Stockwood Discovery Centre Bring picnic blankets and gather round on the lawn for a spellbinding interactive performance, based on the book by Emily Hughes. The little gardener needs your help to bring his garden to life. Little ones are invited into the giant greenhouse to help tend a real-life garden. £3 if booked by Thu 14 Jul / £5 after
EXHIBITION The Brick Kingdom Sat 23 Jul – Sun 4 Sep (daily 10am – 5pm) Stockwood Discovery Centre An exhibition of medieval fantasy LEGO models Adult £4, child £3, group of four £12, group of six £15
At Libraries and Library Access Points Aged 4 -12? Join this year’s Summer Reading Challenge at your local library, running from 16 Jul – 10 Sep. Read six books and collect rewards along the way. 0 – 3’s can take part in a mini-challenge, whilst 11 -18’s can take part in the ImagiNation challenge. Come along to one of our special events and explore our exciting range of books. All events are 45 minutes to an hour long. Donations welcome at free events.
Breakfast, Snozzcumbers 4+ and tea with the BFG Sat 16 Jul: Luton Central 9.30am / Leagrave 11am / Marsh Farm 2.15pm Meet the BFG as he launches this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. FREE
Dahl’s Favourite Friends 4+ Sat 23 Jul: Luton Central 11am / Stopsley 2.15pm Tue 26 Jul: Lewsey 11am, Thu 28 Jul: Leagrave 11am / Marsh Farm 2.15pm From Matilda and Miss Honey to Charlie and Grandpa Joe, let’s celebrate our friends. FREE
Animal Edutainment 3+ Mon 8 Aug: Leagrave 9.30am Tue 9 Aug: Stopsley 11.30am / Marsh Farm 2pm Fri 12 Aug: Lewsey 11am Sat 13 Aug: Luton Central 11am / Bury Park 1pm Meet and hold creatures great and small from Esio Trot to James’ mini-beast friends. £3.50
Horrid Henry’s Big Friendly Visit 4+ Sat 13 Aug: Leagrave 11am / Marsh Farm 2.15pm Mon 15 Aug: Farley Library Access Point 10.30am / Hockwell Library Access Point 1.30pm / Chaul End Library Access Point 3.15pm Come along and see for yourselves just how Horrid Henry can be! Have your photo taken with him if you dare! FREE
Marvellous Inventions 4+ Sat 20 Aug: Luton Central 11am / Stopsley 2.15pm Invent a revolting recipe, magical medicine or chocolate bar as we discover some of Roald Dahl’s marvellous inventions. FREE
SUMMER SCHOOL
Meet Peter Rabbit ALL
Arts Award Summer School 7-11
Sat 30 Jul: Leagrave 11am / Marsh Farm 2.15pm Sun 31 Jul: Luton Central 11.30am Mon 1 Aug: Lewsey 11am / Stopsley 2.15pm Meet your favourite Beatrix Potter character for storybook fun and have your photo taken with him. FREE
Gobblefunk! Snozzcumbers!
Mischief and Mayhem 4+
The BFG’s Golden Ticket Event 4+
Tue 2 Aug: Bury Park 11am Wed 3 Aug: Stopsley 11am Thu 4 Aug: Luton Central 11am What mischief will you get up to in the library today? FREE
Fri 2 Sep: Luton Central 10am - 3pm A day of family fun with performances by the BFG throughout the day. FREE
You are the Champion 4+
Sat 3 Sep: Luton Central 11am / Stopsley 2.15pm Sun 4 Sep: Luton Central 11.30am Mon 5 Sep: Leagrave 11.15am / Lewsey 2.15pm Meet everyone’s favourite cat, share stories and have your photo taken with Mog. FREE
Mon 25 – Fri 29 Jul, 9.15am – 4pm Stockwood Discovery Centre A packed week of arts and crafts including creating a willow lantern, soap carving, mask making and performance skills. Work with a professional artist to achieve Arts Award Discover or Explore qualifications. Advance booking required, call 01582 548600. £115 for the week Visit Stockwood Discovery Centre this summer, it’s a fun day out for the whole family! There’s a children’s adventure play area, exhibitions, bee gallery, landscaped gardens, cafe and much more to discover. FREE ENTRY
Sat 6 Aug: Luton Central 11am / Stopsley 2.15pm Be a champion in your local library – join in games and activities. FREE
Box Office: 01582 878100 | www.lutonculture.com
Box Office: 01582 878100 | www.lutonculture.com
4+
Wed 24 Aug: Stopsley 11am / Thu 25 Aug: Lewsey 2.15pm Sat 27: Leagrave 11am / Marsh Farm 2.15pm Is your gobblefunk all mixed up? Join us for fun and games as we invent new words. FREE
Meet Mog the Cat ALL
Box Office: 01582 878100 | www.lutonculture.com
WORKSHOPS Craf ty Creations 5+ Drop-in sessions run 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm at Luton Central Library on the following days: Tue 2, 9, 16 & 23 Aug Design and make a funky wristband. Wed 3, 10, 17 & 24 Aug Be a champion and make a medal or a trophy. Thu 4, 11, 18 & 25 Aug Create your own arty masterpiece. FREE. Donations towards the redevelopment of Wardown Park Museum welcome.
LEGO 5+ Every Mon, Wed & Thu from Aug 1 - Sep 1 10.15am, 11.45am, 1.45pm & 3.15pm Stockwood Discovery Centre To celebrate The Brick Kingdom LEGO exhibition join in our myths and magic themed LEGO activities and take home a LEGO dragon. £10 per child, including exhibition entry. 50 mins approx
The Very Hungry Caterpillar 3-7 Tue 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Aug, 11am – 12pm Stockwood Discovery Centre Ahead of the upcoming show of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, join us to read one of the most famous children’s books of all time and make your very own caterpillar to take home. £3, accompanying adult free
We’re Going On A Bear Hunt 3-9 Tue 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Aug, 2 – 3pm Stockwood Discovery Centre To celebrate the upcoming performance of We’re Going on A Bear Hunt, join us as we explore nature in our gardens and read the book by Michael Rosen. Bring your own teddy bear! £3, accompanying adult free
SOMETHING FOR THE GROWN-UPS Cat Call & Richard Todd 16+ Fri 8 Jul, 8pm / Hat Factory Comedy double bill. £5
Pakistan: the sound of a nation 12+ Tue 12 Jul, 7.30pm / Hat Factory Coke studio music films, hosted by former BBC Asian Network presenter Waqas Saeed. £6
The Comedy Bar 16+ Fri 15 Jul & Fri 19 Aug, 8pm / Hat Factory Open-mic comedy from the nation’s up and coming talent. £5
Timehop Sat 23 Jul, 7pm / Luton Library Theatre Presented by Next Generation Youth Theatre, £8 / £6 conc
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Fri 12 Aug, 7.30pm / Luton Library Theatre Great entertainment from tribute artist Alvin Printwhistle. £15
Designer Makers’ Fair Sat 13 Aug, 11am / Hat Factory Discover creative merchandise from local designer makers. FREE ENTRY
Unplugged Every Friday, 8pm / Connors Café Bar at the Hat Factory Acoustic music sessions and 2 – 4 – 1 cocktails all night. FREE ENTRY
Online Bookings: www.lutonculture.com Box Office: 01582 878100 (Mon – Fri, 11am – 6pm) Booking fees may apply
Box Office: 01582 878100 | www.lutonculture.com