Camden Roundhouse, London- 3 September 

If you’ve seen Casino Royale and Bourne Identity, then you’ve seen freerunning. These athletes perform amazing combinations of running, climbing, jumping, somersaults, spins, flips and vaults, usually across an urban landscape, and have developed their own subculture in the process. Catch them all in one place at this mindblowing event in London on 3 September.

Godolphin House, Cornwall, 23-25 August 

A feast for your eyes and a devil of a temptation for your wallet, this showcase of contemporary design flaunts the wealth of talent that our designer-maker community has to offer. The Hidden Art Cornwall Design Fair returns this year to Godolphin House over the August bank holiday weekend. 

Around Cornwall, July – Dec 2008

If you haven’t been to an o-region screening yet, then don’t miss out on the chance to catch two Cornish events in July and August showcasing the best new work by local and international directors. Don't miss the Roughcut Summer Surf Party...
 

Brunel Passenger Shed, Temple Meads, Bristol, 8-9 August  

Come on out you cider drinkers and get your apple on! Bristol’s 1st annual Cider Festival has over 80 ciders and perries including award-winning ciders from Black Rat, Gwatkin, Gwynt Y Ddraig, Thatchers, Mr Whiteheads, Springfield, and the Cornish Cyder Company.

Porthtowan Beach, St. Agnes, Cornwall, 29-30 August

Wowing you with beautiful beaches, suntanned party people and great music, Surfstock celebrates its 5th Birthday party this summer at a new, bigger location on St Agnes Beacon (the old SAS Ball site), perched above the North Cornish coast. So come and join us at this 5,000 capacity two-day festival with onsite camping and campervans.
 

Outdoor venues across Bristol, 17 Jun  – 31 Aug

The largest open-air Shakespeare Festival in the UK is not to be missed. Last year, over 8,000 people attended productions in the heart of historic Bristol – and this year’s event promises to be even better.
 

Nationwide, from 27 June

No, not mine! But this guy called Chris Waitt doesn’t mind sharing with millions of us that he’s been dumped by every girl that he’s ever been out with, and goes about finding them to ask why – on camera!  

The Eden Project, 7 June - 4 September

A new exhibition at the Eden Project this summer explores the murky side of surfing, and highlights some of the cutting-edge eco-technologies currently being developed in Cornwall that are making the sport a whole lot greener.

The Civic Hall, Totnes, 19 July  

Since Hardkandy’s epic performance at Stranger’s Speakeasy second birthday party in 2006, the South West’s leg shakers and hip wigglers have been chomping at the bit for more. Finally, here’s the opportunity: Jelly Jazz are bringing Hardkandy back down for a big session in Totnes.

Oceanfest 2008, Croyde Bay, Devon, 20-22 June

Donavon Frankenreiter is headlining this summer’s Gold Coast Oceanfest. Bursting with surf, sun and sounds, it’s sure to be a scorcher.

Lulworth Castle, Dorset, 18 - 20 July

'Camp Bestival' has released line up information for this years innaugral event that suggests this new shindig may turn out to be one of the best options for party goers this summer.

Miss Peapods, Penryn (28 May) & Acorn Arts Centre, Penzance (29 May)

Cornwall's hardest working record company, Lono, have pulled it out the bag again and managed to bring the supremely talented Canadian cellist Julia Kent all the way to the county. She’ll play two exclusive gigs next week (28/29 May), and Stranger have got a pair of tickets up for grabs.

Cell Project Space, 258 Cambridge Heath Road, London. 3 May to 1 June

An innovative art show in London this month features some fantastic works inspired by obsessions and dreams of surf culture – and yes, that includes turning the whole gallery space into a mythical surf shack.

The Civic Hall, Totnes, 10 May

Champions of all things funky DJs Pete Isaac & Griff – aka Jelly Jazz – are hosting a night to celebrate its 15th birthday with Anglo Brazilian underground jazz funksters Saravah Soul.

Sterts Theatre, Liskeard, 19 June 

“Jason”: Love, death and seasickness in the Lap of the Gods. Having built a great reputation for outdoor production The Miracle Theatre will once again be visiting venues across the South West
 

Cargo, Shoreditch, London, 12 May 

Back to business and ready for summer the Cargo Restaurant celebrates its re-launch on May 12th by hosting the first of its summer Yard Parties.

Woodlane Bar, Falmouth, 16 May 

The Computers, OK Pilot, Shapes and The Sycamores are warming up their vocal chords ready for a night of energetic entertainment in Falmouth.

Fundraising WaterAid Walk, Dorset, 11 May 

Work up a thirst by taking part in WaterAid’s eighth sponsored walk to raise money to provide some of the world's poorest people with access to safe drinking water.

Redhill, Surrey, 4 -5 June 

This year sees the launch of a new independent festival which is focusing on championing new music and offering a unique alternative to the busy world of corporate music events.

Hyde Park, 7 June

Does Red Bull really give you wings?  Think you can make it across the Serpentine river, Hyde Park, in front of 80, 000 people on an aircraft you've personally made?