This week's new events

Uncivilisation Festival, East MeonGreen-themed festivals are ten-a-penny, it seems, but none are like Uncivilisation, which centres around the idea that only by coming up with new stories can we find a way to make sense of how the world is changing (or falling apart), and how to adapt to it. Two days of discussions, debates and storytelling form around this core, with campfire tales and walks in the surrounding Hampshire countryside fuelling inspired thoughts. Then there's dozens of workshops and family-friendly activities ? from writing to woodworking ? and entertainment in the form of music from the likes of Get Cape Wear Cape Fly.Sustainability Centre, Nr Petersfield, Sat, SunKatrina DixonThe Garlic Festival, Isle Of WightNever mind a festival; celebrating garlic on the Isle of Wight means nothing less than a carnival. Massive marquees stunk out with all kinds of wild garlic-inspired food are just the start of it. Colourful distractions range through music, Punch & Judy shows, escapology, ghost talks, arts and crafts stalls, archery, falconry and circus skill displays, plus massed ranks of vintage vehicles. Then, after some garlic fudge, bread or ice cream and seeing the Garlic Queen and her procession, it'll be time for the garlic games, before a grand finale of the Wight Wizards dog display team. Just try not to breathe on them en masse. Who knows what the smell of garlic does to dogs.Nr Newchurch, Sat, SunKDTasteFest Food & Drink Festival, nr Tunbridge WellsIf you're going to spend a day or two consumed by food and drink, it should be in an idyllic setting, and the National Pinetum Bedgebury certainly fits that bill, with woodland to wander through, children's play areas and ? for anyone not worried about digestion ? chances for mountain-biking. First, though, comes the fare. Multi award-winning French chef Jean Christophe Novelli leads the cookery demonstrations, alongside molecular chef Sujan Sarkar, wild forager Robert Fallon, food archaeologist Alan Coxon and more. Illusionist Richard Bellars takes the culinary magic a step further, and music and children's entertainment should ensure your belly is full of satisfaction by the end of the weekend.Bedgebury Pinetum Walled Garden, Goudhurst, Sat, SunKDOut & aboutInternational Birdman, Worthing, Sat & SunWatch competitors from around the world as they try and make their marvellous flying machines fly, with awards for Leonardo Da Vinci, Condor and Kingfisher class.Worthing PierGwyl Machynlleth Festival, Machynlleth, Sun to 26 AugClassical and jazz recitals, a children's concert and talks on music and geology.The TabernacleThe Tall Ships Races, Dublin, Thu to 26 AugGiant sculptures, a film of an artist's swim through Dublin's waterways, street acrobatics and theatre, a silent disco, world music, water and urban sports, plus model boats ? all celebrating Dublin's place as the contest's final port.Various venuesThunder In The Glens, Aviemore, Fri to 27 AugMass Harley gathering, with 3,000 bikers, ride outs, a bike show and assorted entertainment including Steve Steinman's musical Vampires Rock.Various venues, city centreKatrina Dixonguardian.co.uk © 2012 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds

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