23 February 2023 to 24 February 2023
THE LIGHT PRINCESS
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
With Director Sophie Gilpin, and Musical Director Tom Newall, Leeds Conservatoire presents a brand new opera production based on the classic fairy tale by George MacDonald. Using music from pre-existing opera scenes, reworked in to a new production, we tell the story of The Light Princess, a princess cursed from birth, who seeks to beat the spell set upon her. 6pm & 8.30pm.  £3 - £12, unwaged free.     23 February 2023 to 24 February 2023. https://www.carriageworkstheatre.co.uk/

23 February 2023
AXEL BLAKE – IN STYLE
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Britain’s Got Talent 2022 winner Axel Blake is heading out on the road with his new show ‘In Style'.  His observational comedy paired with his witty charm captivated the audience propelling him to be crowned 2022 Champion of the hit show. £20. 7:30 pm. https://www.themuni.co.uk/

25 February 2023
FUTURE FANFEST 2
Winter Gardens, Blackpool
The event celebrates our love of the Back to the Future trilogy and gives fans the opportunity to experience: large fan made set builds, props, and replica vehicles, as seen in the films.  There will be cosplay, photo opportunities as well as “zoom style” Q&As with some of the cast and crew from the films. Adult £12.95, child £7.95, family £32.       10:00 am to 4:00 pm. https://www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk/

25 February 2023
BRITCOM – The Man They Call G
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Britcom is a live one-man impressions show in which award -winning impressionist The Man They Call G takes us on a trip down memory lane with an A to Z of uncanny impressions of favourite characters from classic British TV comedy through the years. £16. 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. https://www.settlevictoriahall.org.uk/

25 February 2023
THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES
King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
One of the UK’s premier live concert experiences, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music. £25.50. 7:30 pm. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

25 February 2023
The UK Rock Show
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
Get ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of classic rock, combining the feel of a rock festival with the atmosphere of a top end rock arena tour. £23, concs £21. 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm. https://www.theatkinson.co.uk/

25 February 2023
Don’t Stop Queen Now
Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen St, Huddersfield
Don't Stop Queen Now's energetic and true-to-life performance, fronted by the incredible Michael Spence who has featured on ITV1 as Freddie Mercury, brings Queen’s 50 year reign to life in a show that’s guaranteed to blow your mind!       £25. 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm. thelbt.org

26 February 2023
THE S0UND OF SPRINGSTEEN
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
With a passion for the work of “The Boss”, the 8 piece tribute “The Sound Of Springsteen” brings their years of live performances and recording to rock you with Bruce Springsteen’s greatest hits and deep cuts. £30. 7:30 pm. https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/

26 February 2023
Mark Beaumont – Faster
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
Mark Beaumont’s adventures have taken him to over 100 countries over the past twenty years, making him one of the most respected ultra-endurance athletes on the planet.  Five years on from his famous ‘Around the World in 80 Days’, there is no sign of anyone breaking his circumnavigation World Record. Faster captures the wanderlust to find new disciplines of cycling and new wild places, including those closer to home. £18.50, concs £15.50. 7:30 pm to 9:20 pm. https://www.carriageworkstheatre.co.uk/

27 February 2023 to 4 March 2023
The Welkin
Bingley Little Theatre, Bingley Arts Centre, Bingley
Lucy Kirkwood’s gripping drama will have you on the edge of your seat as you witness a young women, Sally, on trial for her life for the murder of a child, condemned on one man’s word.  Adult £10,  child £5. £10. 27 February 2023 to 4 March 2023. https://www.bingleyartscentre.co.uk/

28 February 2023 to 4 March 2023
Macbeth
The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster
Fusing live action with innovative video technology, imitating the dog brings their "breathtakingly inventive" (The Times) style of storytelling to Shakespeare’s tragic tale of ambition, destiny and downfall.  7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm.  Adult £16, students £8.       28 February 2023 to 4 March 2023. https://dukeslancaster.org/

28 February 2023 to 4 March 2023
Around the World in 80s Days
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Join the raggle-taggle band of travelling circus performers as they embark on their most daring feat yet: to recreate the adventures of Phileas Fogg as he sets off on his race Around the World in 80 Days!  Various times. £15.50 - £27.50.       28 February 2023 to 4 March 2023. https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/

1 March 2023 to 30 April 2023
Once Upon A Pantomime!
Cliffe Castle Museum, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley
Once Upon a Pantomime – Cliffe Castle’s newest display in our upstairs Costume Gallery features character from Pantomimes past. Tues - Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat & Sun 11am - 4pm ,  closed Mon.   1 March 2023 to 30 April 2023. https://bradfordmuseums.org/

1 March 2023 to 31 May 2023
Stephen Hawking At Work
The National Science and Media Museum, Pictureville, Bradford
Stephen Hawking at Work will give an insight into the working life of the world-renowned theoretical physicist. Come and marvel at the extraordinary contents of Hawking’s office, which was acquired for the nation by the Science Museum Group in May 2021.  Highlights of the display will include a rare copy of Hawking’s PhD thesis, his spectacles, which were specially adapted to aid communication, and even an invitation to the time travellers' party Hawking hosted.     1 March 2023 to 31 May 2023.

2 March 2023 to 4 March 2023
Bradford Beer and Cider Festival 2023
Victoria Hall, Victoria Road,, Saltaire
Bradford Beer  Cider Festival 2023. We will have over 110 real ales, real ciders and perries, wines, global beers, and craft keg beers, as well as great food, live music and our world-famous tombola.           2 March 2023 to 4 March 2023. www.bradfordbeerfestival.co.uk

2 March 2023
THE LITTLE MERMAID – The Adult Panto
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Join us under the sea as Adult Panto Tour return with a brand new naughty little tail.. The Little Mermaid. Complete with her iconic red wig and a silver tail, Divina de Campo leads the cast in the title role of The Little Mermaid herself.             £25.50. 7:30 pm. https://www.themuni.co.uk

2 March 2023
THE MANFREDS
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
60 Years of Hits, Jazz & Blues. £29. 7:30 pm. https://blcgroup.co.uk/

2 March 2023
Really Funny Comedy Club
The Mess Room,  The Old Fire Station, Coach Street,, Skipton
The Really Funny Comedy Club is hosted by Mickey P Kerr (established comedian and BGT runner up) who handpicks the very best performers from the UK’s national comedy circuit, and brings them all together for one brilliant night of comedy.       £12.50. 8:45 pm. https://www.messroomskipton.co.uk/

3 March 2023
HALLE
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
The final concert from the Hallé in the 154th Orchestral Season. £16.50 - £33. 7:30 pm. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

3 March 2023
Lionel – The Music of Lionel Richie
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Following his recent appearances with Lionel Richie himself on ITV’s ‘Sunday Night At The Palladium’ and the ‘Graham Norton Show’ for the BBC, Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse and breath-taking performance in this high octane show celebrating the music of Lionel Richie and the Commodores. £21.50. 7:30 pm. https://blackburnempire.ticketsolve.com/

4 March 2023 to 26 July 2023
YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM
Yorkshire Air Museum, Halifax Way, Elvington, York
We recommend that you take three or four hours over your visit to appreciate the Museum exhibits, the aircraft and vehicle displays that make up this historically accurate RAF Bomber Base.  10am – 4pm. Last Admissions: 3pm. We are closed on Wed until Mar 1st.  Adult £12, child £5, under 5s free, family £30.     4 March 2023 to 26 July 2023. yorkshireairmuseum.org

4 March 2023 to 1 January 2024
The Brontës And The Wild
Bronte Parsonage Museum, Church Street, Haworth
Our 2023 exhibition, The Brontës and the Wild, considers how landscape, weather and the natural world play an important role in the lives and work of the Brontës. 4 March 2023 to 1 January 2024. https://www.bronte.org.uk/

4 March 2023
Spring Antics in the Museum
The Whitaker, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall
This month the theme is Spring - unlock our latest museum mystery to claim your prize!  Check out some of our fascinating collection of gems, minerals & rocks. Make and take home a 'sign of spring'.  And if you still have the energy, follow our spring trail and play a few games.  11am & 1pm. £3.       11:00 am to 1:00 pm. https://www.thewhitaker.org/

4 March 2023
The Elton John Show
Bacup Royal Court Theatre, Rochdale Road, Bacup
The Elton John Show is the UK's newest and most exciting Elton John tribute show to hit the stage. £19 - £21.50.       7:30 pm. https://www.bacuproyalcourttheatre.com/

5 March 2023
Skipton Artisan Market
Skipton Canal Basin, Coach Street, Skipton
Skipton Artisan Market takes place on the 1st Sunday of the month on the Canal Basin.  The Market is home to talented stallholders offering an amazing selection of predominantly handmade and hand produced food, drink, arts and crafts.         10:00 am to 3:30 pm. https://www.rshartisanmarket.co.uk/

5 March 2023 to 3 December 2023
Real Food Ilkley Market
The Grove , Ilkley
Real Food Ilkley offers produce from fresh bread, cakes and gluten free bakes to curry sauces, cheeses, condiments and crepes. Stalls also include organic meat and veg, brownies, truffles and herbs from local producers and independent retailers. First Sun of every month. 5 March 2023 to 3 December 2023. https://realfoodmarkets.co.uk/

5 March 2023
Ormskirk Artisan Market 2023
Ormskirk Artisan Market, Moor Street,, Ormskirk
Choosing something special for yourself or loved ones is made simple at Ormskirk Artisan Market… Mar - Nov, 1st Sun of the month.  Free.       11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

5 March 2023
Macbeth
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre, 155 Union Road, Accrington
Shakespeare's dark tale of vaulting ambition and the toll it takes is brought to the stage by Michael Whitmore in a brand new production. £10 - £15. 7:00 pm. https://www.civicartscentre.co.uk/

6 March 2023
Frankie Boyle: Lap of Shame
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Frankie Boyle’s on tour. Buy a ticket, because by the time he arrives, the currency will be worthless and you and your neighbours part of a struggling militia that could probably use a few laughs. £27.25. 7:00 pm. https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

7 March 2023 to 11 March 2023
Rock of Ages
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Rock Of Ages is the hilarious musical comedy starring Kevin Kennedy (Coronation Streets ‘Curly Watts’) as Bourbon Room owner Dennis Dupree!  Lavished with over 25 classic rock anthems, including Don’t Stop Believin’, We Built This City, The Final Countdown, Wanted Dead Or Alive and more all played loud and proud by an awesome live band. 7.30pm. Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm.  £21.50 - £44.50. 7 March 2023 to 11 March 2023. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

7 March 2023
AEROBICS CLASS
St. Mary’s Centre, Church Street, Clitheroe
Aimed at the over 50’s but adults of all ages are welcome. Come and join in the fun. Just drop in to any session or contact Liz 07764 197790.  Classes every Tues 11am - 12noon.       £5. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. http://stmaryscentre.co.uk/

8 March 2023 to 18 March 2023
Northern Ballet’s The Great Gatsby
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Northern Ballet’s sell-out sensation is back – get ready for the most glamorous party in town.  Bursting with passion, style and drama, don’t miss this blockbuster ballet.  7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £21 - £65. 8 March 2023 to 18 March 2023. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

8 March 2023
Traditional food in Calderdale – Lecture
Methodist Church, Market Street, Hebden Bridge
A wide-ranging look at food, its preparation and its place in the lives of the people of the Calder Valley.  Peter Brears is a leading food historian, having published extensively on this subject and restored historical kitchens throughout the country. free to members; £4 for visitors. 7:30 pm. https://www.hebdenbridgehistory.org.uk/

8 March 2023
RVJB Presents A Triple Bill for International Women’s Day
The Grand Theatre, 18 York Street, Clitheroe
For International Women’s Day in 2023, the Grand and Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues are showcasing great music leadership from women teachers and composers based in the North. £12.50. 7:30 pm. https://www.thegrandvenue.co.uk/

8 March 2023 to 11 March 2023
Jane Eyre
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
A bold and theatrically inventive adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's 1847 literary classic that puts the interior life of the novel onto the stage. Presented by Blackburn Drama Club. £12.50. 8 March 2023 to 11 March 2023. https://blackburnempire.ticketsolve.com/

8 March 2023 to 11 March 2023
Iolanthe
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
Iolanthe, or “The Peer and the Peri”, opened at the Savoy Theatre on November 25, 1882, three nights after the final performance of Patience at the same theatre, and ran for 398 performances.  Presented by Preston Gilbert & Sullivan Society.  Tickets £13.00 Children under 15 free (Must be accompanied by an Adult).           8 March 2023 to 11 March 2023. https://prestonplayhouse.co.uk/

9 March 2023 to 12 March 2023
THE STEAM GALA EXTRAVAGANZA
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Station Road, Haworth
You’ll be able to ride behind the guest locomotives and the home fleet across the four days, with intensive passenger service running on the railway. Across the traction-packed weekend, there’ll be a goods train demonstration and special double-headed trains.  Buy online at least 3 days in advance of your visit and save 10% compared to the price you would pay on the day. 9 March 2023 to 12 March 2023. https://kwvr.co.uk/

9 March 2023 to 18 March 2023
THE REVLON GIRL
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
Grief, Hope, Guilt and Make up.  Four women struggle to move on after the Aberfan disaster of 1966. They meet every week to talk, cry and laugh without feeling guilty.  7.30pm., Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £13.     9 March 2023 to 18 March 2023. www.ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk

9 March 2023
Dance Fitness & Fun
Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall, Dotcliffe Road, Kelbrook
A one hour dance/exercise class using movement to music. The class is suitable for the over 50's using  music from popular pop, latin and country music.  Why not come along and join in the fun. Every  Thursday. Tel 07879886612. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. kelbrookvillagehall.org.uk

9 March 2023
Swim
The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster
Filled with humour and heart, live music and projection, Swim is a tender tale based on a true story.  £8 - £15. 7:30 pm. https://dukeslancaster.org/

10 March 2023
The Big Bronte Book Swap
The Old School Room, Church Street, Haworth
This year we're celebrating International Women's Day with The Big Brontë Book Swap!  The Brontë sisters wrote in a time where there was an incredible amount of prejudice against women. Their novels and poetry were originally published under the pseudonyms of Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell, as a way to disguise their sex. These gender fluid names were to ensure they could be taken seriously without sexist barriers.  We want to celebrate fairness in the book world, and think about how far we've come since the Brontës had to conceal their sex to get published.           11:00 am to 2:00 pm. https://www.visitbradford.com/

10 March 2023
ABBA SENSATION
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge
A stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound.  A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed for all age ranges. £18. 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. https://hblt.co.uk/

10 March 2023
The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Fancy five free drinks? Two of the world's leading alcohol experts return with a hilarious quiz show that gets the rounds in – in more ways than one. With a pen and question sheet in one hand and several world-class drinks in the other, join them on a uniquely absurd, fact-filled journey through time. £16. 8:00 pm. https://www.themuni.co.uk/

11 March 2023 to 19 March 2023
Ride Behind Flying Scotsman
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St, Bury
This iconic, record-breaking steam engine is celebrating 100 years since she entered service and will be revisiting the ELR as part of a victory lap around the entire country. Visitors will be able to ride behind her as she travels the 16 mile return trip between Bury and Rawtenstall through the beautiful Irwell Valley.  £23 - £36.     11 March 2023 to 19 March 2023. https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/

11 March 2023
History Seekers: Blackpool shipwrecks talk
Showtown Activity Hub, 65, Victoria Street,, Blackpool
Join speaker Barry McCann for this talk as he looks at the notable shipwrecks from 1755 right up to 2008 and how Blackpool and surrounding coastal towns quite often benefited from them. Booking not required.  Free.       10:00 am to 11:00 am. https://www.showtownblackpool.co.uk/

11 March 2023 to 12 March 2023
Historical Firearms Weekend
Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive,, Leeds
This weekend our live interpretations and presentations will focus on firearms. Throughout the weekend there will be firing demonstrations and the opportunity to handle objects from the collection. Free but need to book. 11 March 2023 to 12 March 2023. https://royalarmouries.org/

11 March 2023 to 1 July 2023
Lego Club
Barnoldswick Library, Fern Lea Avenue, Barnoldswick
Calling all master builders and Lego enthusiasts! Come and share your passion and amazing creations at our Lego Club. A club for children and young people. Just drop in. Every Saturday. Free.         11 March 2023 to 1 July 2023. https://events.lancashire.gov.uk/

11 March 2023
Festival of the Brain
The Whitaker, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall
This day-long festival will feature a variety of guest speakers each of whom will present different areas of expertise and viewpoints relating to aspects and ideas of the brain. £7. 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. https://www.thewhitaker.org/

11 March 2023
Frankie’s Guys
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
After nearly a decade of touring the UK and countless global performances, the award-winning Frankie's Guys are now firmly established as one of the world’s foremost celebrations of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.   £27.75. 7:30 pm. www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

11 March 2023
COLDPLACE
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Coldplace - The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time. £20. 8:00 pm. https://www.themuni.co.uk/