What is Happenings I hear you ask? Happenings is the name we have for all the works, performances, exhibitions and projects which have specially commissioned for Made in Roath. It’s the most devise and wide ranging aspect of the festival encompassing everything from stage plays and interventions on the street to indoor picnic’s (weather permitting of course “hehe”) and the carving of a massive Welsh love spoon.
Happenings will also see a full moon space project, story telling and much, much more. Happenings has always been one of the most interesting aspects of the festival. If you’re wandering around Roath and you see something that you’re not sure of then there’s a good chance it falls into Happens category of the festival.
This year coordinator is the fabulous Clare Charles who has really done an epic job of bring together a wide ranging bundle of events. We have stuff ranging from a CatZebra by artist Richard Higlet on the 21st and 22nd of October at the Park end of Kelvin Road (this encourages all cats and their owners to come along and test some specially built cat crossings) to Read to Me by artist John Rowley which takes place on the 21st of October on Treharris Street. At this fascinating event John invites you to simply bring along any piece of literature for a private reading session lasting 20 minutes (people must sign up in advance by emailing clare@madeinroath.com).
There is also the epic In Honour of the Moon curated by Catherine Angle happening on Thursday the 19th of October at 8pm in Ysordi. This happening is an intimate dinner reception to celebrate Earth’s largest natural satellite, its folkloric traditions, it’s historical importance and the role in the universe. It promises to be an amazing night blending together science, magic and music. Again capacity is limited so please email inhonourofthemoon@gmail.com if you are interested.
To be honest there is so much happening in Happenings that I promise you will find something for everyone here. The full listing of events is below but for a colourful option just consult the website.
PASSCHENDAELE
(All Day) 38: Juno Lounge, 13 OCT – 22
OFFERING
(All Day) 46: Saint Edwards Church, 13 OCT – 22
PUNCTURED BICYCLE, ON A HILLSIDE DESOLATE
10:00 am – 4:00 pm 02: I Want to Ride My Bike – 15 Oct
A CURIOUS NATURE
10:30 am – 3:00 pm (22) 73: Roath Park Conservatory, 15 OCT – 22
NOT FROM AROUND HERE (JOURNEYS)
10:30 am – 4:00 pm (16) 68: 91 Ninian Road, 15 OCT – 16
INDOOR PICNIC
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 43: The Gate Arts Centre, 15 OCT
‘THE LAST STRAW’ TREASURE HUNT AND QUIZ **DATE CHANGE**
CLIVE WARD
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm 39: Waterloo Gardens Post Office, 15 OCT
BY MY SIDE, COME RAIN OR SHINE
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 51: Penylan Library and Community Centre, 15 OCT
TEA ENCOUNTER
TESSA WAITE
2:30 pm – 6:00 pm 08: Plasnewydd Community Garden, 15 OCT
A LONG TABLE OF CURIOSITIES: ANATOMICAL DRAWINGS AND SCULPTURES
10:00 am – 4:00 pm (22) 09: The Broadway Drawing School, 16 OCT – 22
CARDIFF PHILOSOPHY CAFE – WHAT IS COMMUNITY?
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm 17: The Gate Arts Centre, 17 OCT
PORTRAITS WITH WET PLATE COLLODION TINTYPE PHOTOGRAPHY
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm (20) 34: The Old Laundry, 19 OCT – 20
IN HONOUR OF THE MOON
8:00 pm 19 OCT
NOT FROM AROUND HERE (JOURNEYS)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm (22) 68: 91 Ninian Road, 20 OCT – 22
THE ACTUAL HISTORY MUSEUM PRESENTS …
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 34: The Old Laundry, 20 OCT
ROATH CRAFT MARKET – LOCAL HANDMADE CRAFTS
ORGANISER: LINDA DITCHBURN
9:30 am – 1:00 pm 16: Mackintosh Sports Club, 21 OCT
CATZEBRA
10:00 am – 4:00 pm (22) 65: Park end of Kelvin Road, 21 OCT – 22
PORTRAITS WITH WET PLATE COLLODION TINTYPE PHOTOGRAPHY
10:00 am – 4:00 pm 61: 32 Kelvin Rd, 21 OCT
SLANT OF LIGHT
10:00 am – 5:00 pm (22) 61: 32 Kelvin Rd, 21 OCT – 22
RSPB BIG GARDEN BIOBLITZ
10:00 am – 4:30 pm 56: 29 Ninian Road, 21 OCT
COLLIDE-O-VISION – OBSERVATION OF BEAUTIFUL FORMS
11:00 am – 5:00 pm (22) 18: Garage at rear of 45 Princes Street, 21 OCT – 22
FFRWD
11:00 am – 6:00 pm (22) 25: 190 Albany Road, 21 OCT – 22
THE TEA STOP
12:00 pm – 5:30 pm (22) 64: 70 Ninian Road, 21 OCT – 22
ONE HOUR
12:00 pm 75: The Promenade, 21 OCT
READ TO ME
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm 14: 79 Treharris Street, 21 OCT
SYRIAN CHILDREN’S ART
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm (22) 21: St Martins Church in Roath, 21 OCT – 22
THE CHAMPION TREES OF ROATH PARK
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 73: Roath Park Conservatory, 21 OCT
THE ACTUAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF ROATH
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (22) 57: 14 Werfa Street, 21 OCT – 22
BLAS – STREETFOOD ‘MADE IN ROATH’
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm 16: Mackintosh Sports Club, 21 OCT
GO! (A SERIES)
8:00 pm 59: Spit and Sawdust, 21 OCT
JOINING WORDS
DINO ROVARETTI
10:00 am – 4:00 pm 70: White bridge, 22 OCT
OWN YOUR OWN SPACE // PINHOLE UPCYCLING MAP
AYTACRAYTA // PINHOLE PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN
11:00 am – 4:00 pm 71: Bowling Pavilion, 22 OCT
15 MINUTE PORTRAITS AT ADNAN CONTINENTAL STORE
ELLIE YOUNG
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm 35: Adnan Continental Store, 22 OCT
SCREENING OF ‘A PLASTIC OCEAN’ AND INTRODUCING ‘THE LAST STRAW’
ORGANISER: CLIVE WARD
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm 06: Inkspot, 22 OCT
RED OKTOBER
JACOB WHITTAKER
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm 07: Punk Bikes, 22 OCT
Once again thanks for reading, see you in Roath.