Stadium to host poignant art film
The Millennium Stadium is gearing up for a special film screening by Iranian artist Shirin Neshat on 18 October. The film Turbulent is part of... Read More
Sustainable living in the city
Cardiff Gathering, an event taking place this weekend at Coed Hills, offers environmentally minded Cardiff residents the chance to learn skills and form a sustainable... Read More
The Gate sounds good!
Cardiff has a thriving music culture, so where can you get your earful? We took a look at a prime hotspot for under-represented talent: The... Read More
Green woodworking in Cardiff
It was broken tools that originally provided the inspiration for the green woodworking space established at the Riverside Community Garden last spring. The group was... Read More
Music from Venice celebrated in Cardiff
Wales’s finest chamber choir, Cantemus, returns home to Cardiff to participate in an upcoming concert celebrating the anniversaries of G.Gabrieli and Hassler. The forthcoming concert... Read More
Burning the Wicker Man
If you fancy doing something a little bit different this Halloween then the Wicker Man may be the event for you. With a bare minimum... Read More
Success for Soul Kitchen Owner
Local businessman George Ikamba was shortlisted for “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” at the 2012 South Wales Business Awards. His restaurant, Mr G’s... Read More
Cardiff’s views on jail restaurant
The opening of prisoner-run restaurant The Clink sparks Cardiff citizens to question their opinions on the new eatery in their city. Set up by a... Read More
Oktoberfest returns to Chapter
For the last twelve years, Chapter Arts Centre has been holding its own Oktoberfest, this year featuring a new selection of over thirty beers. This... Read More
Classics in the capital
“This is not – repeat, not – an ordinary chamber concert…” It’s easy to ignore classical music among the sea of bigger acts, better venues... Read More
Cardiff hosts top stand-up talent
This autumn sees an impressive roster of stand-up comedians come to Cardiff. Fans of stand-up comedy are spoilt for choice in Cardiff thanks to... Read More
Baseball: forgotten pastime in Cardiff
Perhaps best known as America’s pastime, the sport of baseball has a proud and celebrated history in Wales. Unfortunately, the popular summer tradition has gradually... Read More
‘After Dark’ Notoriety Questioned
With the photos that dented the reputation of Cardiff’s nightlife returning to the capital in a new exhibition some locals are looking on them with... Read More
LGBT Iris Film Festival hits Cardiff
An international gay and lesbian short film festival is being held in Cardiff at the Chapter Arts Centre and Cineworld, on 10-14 October 2012. The... Read More
Cupcake parties are a Giggle
Cupcake parties are the latest trend to encourage Cardiff’s creative side. The parties are aimed at groups of 10 to 20 people who are looking... Read More
Big city sports getting you down?
Is it time for us Welsh to boot the traditional ball sports in favour of boards and paddles? A little way down the M4, someone... Read More
Vintage Fair Comes to Cardiff
Image courtesy of TheVintageFair.com If you’re craving a more unique shopping experience this season, why not try sourcing your autumn wardrobe from one of the... Read More
Free folk gig at Gwdihw
Welsh singer Osian Rhys will be playing a free folk gig at Gwdihw on Wednesday 17th October from 8.30. Osian grew up in North... Read More
Baroque Concert in Cardiff
Celebrated violinist Rachel Podger is set to captivate her audience with renditions of Bach, Biber and Telemann. On Thursday 11th October, Rachel Podger will be performing... Read More
Real Ghostbusters
If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, who are you going to call? Nick Chen meets the two men behind Paranormal Wales When two security... Read More
Flying the flag
As the Welsh language continues to lose thousands of fluent speakers a year, one 25-year-old leads the fight to keep it alive Gwlad! Gwlad! The... Read More
The young voice of Welsh business
Head of the CBI in Wales, Emma Watkins, on the pressure of representing Welsh business. Since her appointment as head of the CBI in Wales... Read More
Top 5 mince pies
Greggs comes out on top in Cardiff mince pie challenge Greggs was the shock winner of the alt.cardiff public mince pie taste test today... Read More
Five ways to help your community
A few ways to bring Christmas joy to your local area While Christmas comes with many warm traditions, not everyone is as fortunate. This is... Read More
Have an alternative Christmas
Fed up with Christmas? Check out some non-festive cultural events [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54aA4xhxaas&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/youtube] Starbucks have been selling their festive drinks since mid-November, the Coca Cola advert has... Read More
Get fit after Christmas
Alt.Cardiff explores alternative ways of getting into shape after Christmas Shop shelves are rapidly lining with mince pies and the prospect of seasonal overindulgence is... Read More
Festive music fills the streets
This Christmas, buskers are filling Cardiff with the sound of festive music From Queen Street to The Hayes, the streets of Cardiff are alive with the... Read More