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THE YORK BRIEF - WEEKEND WRAP UP ⏰ April 18 - 19, 2026

📩 - Aubin opens on Stonegate TODAY. Purpleman mural unveiled at Spark. Come From Away and RSC's Hamlet both on their LAST NIGHT. York City host Yeovil at 5:30 pm - title possible today.

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THE YORK BRIEF - WEEKEND WRAP UP ⏰ April 18 - 19, 2026

THE YORK BRIEF - WEEKEND WRAP UP ⏰ April 18 - 19, 2026

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Good morning, York. It's a packed one. Aubin throws open the doors of its new Stonegate boutique this morning. The Brew York birthday bash is already underway with 2,000 drinkers expected and 120 beers pouring. York Open Studios spreads across 100 venues. Aljaz and Janette are at the Barbican tonight. Come From Away and the RSC's Hamlet both take their final bows. And this afternoon, York City could lift the National League title. The Bishy Road Bazaar launches tomorrow on Bishy Road. You're spoilt this weekend, York.

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🌤️ WEATHER - Met Office A cloudy start to the weekend in York with temperatures around 12°C, rising to a high of 14°C this afternoon. A 30% chance of scattered showers this morning should ease through the afternoon - decent enough for York Open Studios and the crowds heading to the LNER Community Stadium at 5:30pm. Sunday looks brighter and drier, with highs of 15°C and rain chances around 15% — ideal conditions for the launch of the Bishy Road Bazaar.

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