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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

PARA VIVIR: The Implacable Times of Pablo Milanés

Sat. 21 June 2025 — Sun. 22 June 2025

A striking cinematic portrait of Pablo Milanés, a major voice in Cuba’s revolutionary cultural movement, directed by his adopted son Fabien Pisani, filmed during his final years in self-imposed exile. Pablo Milanés reflects on the Revolution to which he and his generation of artists were once devoted. The film combines his cinematic portrait with interviews with fellow luminaries such as Serrat, Chico Buarque, Harry Belafonte and Fito Páez.

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Algorithmic Pattern

Fri. 12 September 2025 — Sat. 20 September 2025

A festival and conference on algorithmic pattern-making. Exploring procedural approaches in human culture – from heritage arts and crafts like textiles and bell-ringing, to the contemporary likes of live coding and generative art.

Tank Girl – 30th Anniversary screening

Thu. 26 June 2025

The Light cinema, S1 4PF

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of a definitive 90s classic, the iconic Tank Girl (1995). Presented by Reel Spirit – a collaboration between the Spirit of Independence Film Festival and Reel Steel.

Film Unit

Nestled in the lower regions of the University of Sheffield Students’ Union, Film Unit is run by dedicated volunteer film fans, screening a programme packed with cult classics, the latest indies and crowd pleasers. Added bonus: tickets are £3!

Ultimate 70s Show

Sat. 15 November 2025 — Fri. 14 November 2025

The Montgomery

Travel back in time and relive the sights and sounds of the 1970s.