After 5pm, Visual art

A weekly story reading event, brought to you by Simon Oldfield and Elizabeth Day. Each time, a new line-up of authors, artists, actors and cultural commentators read aloud from contemporary and classic literature.

A suffusion of bikes in this exhibition of entrants and winners of the mountain biking photography competition.

Take an beat-up chair from a tired old frame to spiffy new piece de resistance of your dining room. Sand and stain the wood, add some fluffy stuff and cover it all with a lovely piece of fabric. Of course it's all more involved than that, but that's why pro crafter Louise Smith is there to show you the ropes.

Matthew Dalziel and Louise Scullion, proprietors of the Dundee-based art studio Dalziel + Scullion, talk about creativity's role in challenging, reflecting and shaping the future. They focus on the interplay between human activity and nature's complexities and the possibility for a more meaningful kinship with the…

An informal drop-in session led by the artist Marc Woodhead, in which inspired by the portraits, looks at composition, technique and line. The class is open to both beginners and more confident artists and all materials are provided.

An exhibition of the work of London-based Azerbaijani artist Ulvi Pepinova, who creates glass paintings inspired by natural minerals and images of the Earth taken from space.

Works on paper created by the award-winning Japanese artist.

Celebrate 2013 - the Crossword Centenary! On each of the 20 doors over 5 storeys at Jane Bom-Bane's house is a black and white panel illustrated by one of 20 local artists (aged 2-92). Choose a crossword, stroll down & across the house, find your clues on the doors, then enjoy your box of black and white…

An exhibition of more than 50 works, including masterpieces like Music in the Tuileries, Olympia, Luncheon on the Grass and The Railway. Hosted by Tim Marlow with expert guests and featuring behind-the-scenes footage and a biography of Manet and 19th century Paris.

Avant-garde spoken word, film and music fusion night describing itself as 'playing host to the sinister and the sanguine'.

Peter Abrahams, Professor of Clinical Anatomy at Warwick University, explores the value of Leonardo’s anatomical drawings as a tool for understanding the human body, and how closely the artist anticipated the range of imagery used by the medical profession today.

Learn about the history of Pallant House, and explore highlights from the collection including artworks by Hogarth, Romney, the Smith Brothers and the Bow Porcelain Factory.

The Soul Dome, a 360' inflatable cinema dome, has its inaugural appearance at Brighton Fringe. Totally immersive sensory ecstatic shows programmed to suit all age groups, with live and interactive elements. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

Paintings and pastels of landscapes, skies and coastal scenery.

Large-scale contemporary portrait paintings created by the award-winning British artist, who challenges our notions of the tradition of portraiture.

Graphic design as an extreme sport. Andie Airfix talks about the challenges working with music’s ‘megastars’ including Metallica, Thompson Twins, Stones, Doa, Leppard, Zeppelin and more. Talk dates: May 10/11; (Def Leppard). 17/18; (Metallica). 12/19/24; (Music design; Early Days). 8/15/22/25; (Music design; Latter Days).

Photographs featuring the artist's latest African and Arctic material, plus some special guest animals from the UK.

Contemporary paintings by the London-based, Korean artist.