Sheffield company 1889 Books is publishing Samuel Holberry: revolutionary democrat 1814-1842 this month, recounting the astonishing life of an early activist, now buried in Sheffield General Cemetery. Samuel Holberry fought all his life to challenge the many arrogant injustices against the working class. He is regarded as a local hero, and there is a Samuel Holberry Society. The authors, John…

Sheffield Print Fair offers all kinds of print art work, from dozens of artists, galleries and people involved with printing. Prints for sale, demonstrations, kids workshops and more.

Manchester & Salford Anarchist Bookfair is a good reason for a day trip over the Pennines. This year it will be at the excellent People’s History Museum. The event is run by a team of volunteers, offering loads of stalls, workshops and talks. Full details at the link below. Public transport is available to the venue.

Devonshire Green Festival is an annual festival of food, crafts, music, and the joy of community on Devonshire Green, in Sheffield city centre. It runs all afternoon, 12 noon until 8pm. It is run by Little Humming Bird Events – few details online, see link below.

One of Britain’s best socially conscious hip hop poets, Lowkey brings his Soundtrack to the Struggle tour to Sheffield, live at Yellow Arch Studios. Alongside long time collaborator Akala, Lowkey uses his music to challenge the status quo and injustices both at home in London and worldwide.  

Lick of Paint is a new festival to celebrate Sheffield’s long history of graffiti culture and street art. It was founded by Megan Russell (AKA Peachzz) and Alastair Flindall to showcase local and new talent and encourage people’s creativity. At numerous sites across the city, there will be free workshops, talks and events, with artists from Sheffield and the Yorkshire…