5 January 2024 to 10 March 2024
Ruby Tingle – Afterlife Exhibition
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslington Road, Rossendale
Ruby Tingle presents her new work Afterlife, resurrecting The Whitaker’s off show taxidermy collection as new dioramas in a temporary ‘swamp heaven’. The show draws together installation, works on paper, music, scent and performance to create a multi sensory fantasy wetlands. 5 January 2024 to 10 March 2024. thewhitaker.org

5 January 2024 to 31 March 2024
FLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
Lancaster Maritime Museum, St George’s Quay, Laqncaster
  FLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together. This lovely exhibition showcases our Centenary Flotilla: vessels of all shapes and sizes that feature in our collection. The exhibition has been extended and will run until 32st March 2024. Closed Tues, Wed & Thurs. £3, concs £2, children free.   5 January 2024 to 31 March 2024. visitlancaster.org.uk

6 January 2024 to 2 March 2024
Bottomless Brunch at The Lawrence
The Lawrence Hotel,, 28 Church Street, Padiham, Burnley
Join a bottomless brunch Saturday and enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited drinks. 6th Jan, 3rd Feb & 2nd Mar. 1pm - 2.30pm.             £29.95. 6 January 2024 to 2 March 2024. tickettailor.com

6 January 2024 to 31 March 2024
RA/ID ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE
Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive,, Leeds
Explore the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds as never before and take part in an immersive game and escape room experience. This innovative escape room experience is suitable for both adults and families with older children. Sat and Sun. 10.20am - 4.20pm. Adult £13, child £11 family £38. 6 January 2024 to 31 March 2024. royalarmouries.org

11 January 2024 to 21 March 2024
1917: POETRY AND SHORT FICTION IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
A 10-week poetry and short fiction course. Course Tutor: Robert Hemmings. £75. 11 January 2024 to 21 March 2024. ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk

13 January 2024 to 30 April 2024
L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford
The Lowry is named after Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) – an artist who spent much of his life in Salford and whose work is strongly associated with the city. The largest L.S Lowry collection in the world on permanent display. Daily 10-minute L.S.Lowry talks on weekdays at 2pm. Free. 13 January 2024 to 30 April 2024. thelowry.com

27 January 2024 to 13 April 2024
Art Open 2024 Exhibition
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street, Blackburn
We are pleased to announce we will be kicking off our 2024 exhibition programme with our second ever Art Open. This is an open call to all artists, amateur and professional, to get ready to submit their work for what promises to be an exciting and diverse show.           27 January 2024 to 13 April 2024. http://blackburnmuseum.org.uk/

8 February 2024 to 28 March 2024
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, King Street, Leyland
The Museum generates a unique atmosphere with its wonderfully preserved and presented vehicles, and its showcases full of memorabilia and artifacts related to transport history. Open Thurs - Sun. 10am - 4.30pm. Adult £10, child £5, under 4s free, family ticket £18/£23. 8 February 2024 to 28 March 2024. britishcommercialvehiclemuseum.com

26 February 2024 to 2 March 2024
BLT presents: Blackbird
Bingley Little Theatre, Bingley Arts Centre, Bingley
Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Play, Blackbird is a deeply complex portrayal of two people whose ruined lives are inextricably intertwined. £10. 26 February 2024 to 2 March 2024. bingleyartscentre.co.uk

28 February 2024 to 3 March 2024
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Empowering pop musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World. From explorers to artists, scientists to secret agents, hear the stories of some of history’s strongest mothers, sisters and daughters; all independent icons who really did change the world.  Various times & prices. 28 February 2024 to 3 March 2024. leedsheritagetheatres.com

29 February 2024 to 2 March 2024
Bradford Beer and Cider Festival 2024
Victoria Hall, Victoria Road,, Saltaire
Bradford CAMRA is proud to present the Bradford Beer and Cider Festival 2024. There will be 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. 29 February 2024 to 2 March 2024. bradfordcamra.org.uk

1 March 2024 to 2 March 2024
Oh What A Lovely War
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Oh What A Lovely War is an extraordinary theatrical journey bringing to life the folly, farce and tragedy of the First World War. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2pm.  £15 - £29.50. 1 March 2024 to 2 March 2024. blackpoolgrand.co.uk

1 March 2024
THE ELO EXPERIENCE
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Celebrating the great music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. £29. 7:30 pm. blcgroup.co.uk

1 March 2024
The Best of Queen – Majesty
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
The Break Free Tour! Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing The Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK’s favourite rock band.   £31.50. 7:30 pm. theatkinson.co.uk

1 March 2024
Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
Critically acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest tribute shows, Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years continues to delight audiences across the globe. Featuring stunning vocal harmonies from world-class musicians, this spectacular concert transports you on a journey through the epic songs and history of the much-loved Simon and Garfunkel. £22. 7:30 pm. https://lancastergrand.co.uk/

1 March 2024 to 2 March 2024
AN EVENING IN BUENOS AIRES
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
Starring Celeste Cimino and Luciano Millaqueo. Back by popular demand, professional Argentine Tango dancers, Celeste Cimino and Luciano Millaqueo, return to stage - An Evening in Buenos Aires. £15. 1 March 2024 to 2 March 2024. ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk

2 March 2024 to 3 March 2024
Keighley Model Railway Club Exhibition 2024
Woodbank Garden Centre and Nurseries, Harden Rd, Harden, Bingley
A model railway exhibition hosted by the Keighley Model Railway Club. Features: 15 layouts, trade support, refreshments and parking. Adult £10, child £5, family £20.                   2 March 2024 to 3 March 2024. keighley-mrc.org.uk

2 March 2024
Bootleg Blondie
The Grand Theatre, 18 York Street, Clitheroe
Bootleg Blondie is the official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band, the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGB’s in New York City before it’s demise in 2006. £20. 7:00 pm. https://www.thegrandvenue.co.uk/

2 March 2024
Killer Rhapsody – A Night of Queen
Marine Hall, The Esplanade,, Fleetwood
For over a decade, Killer Rhapsody have been blowing people’s minds with the hottest and most riveting tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen. £18. 7:30 pm. wyretheatres.co.uk

2 March 2024
Clare Teal & The Clare Teal Four
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre, Colne Road, Glusburn
She’s back! Expect exhilarating swing from award winning jazz vocalist and long time Radio 2 and Jazz FM broadcaster Clare Teal and her marvellous band. £28. 7:30 pm. gicac.org.uk

2 March 2024
Something About George
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Starring West End actor and musician Daniel Taylor, Something About George – The George Harrison Story tells the truly remarkable tale of one of music’s most understated icons. £25.50. 7:30 pm. https://blackburnempire.com/

2 March 2024
The Illegal Eagles
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including ’Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more… £34.75. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

2 March 2024
EMMA HORNSBY – Vocalist
Colne Legion Club, Keighley Road, Colne
A welcome return for this great female vocalist. Members free, Guests £1 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm. https://colnelegionclub.co.uk/

3 March 2024
TABLE TOP SALE
Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall, Dotcliffe Road, Kelbrook
Table top sale. Come along and sell your unwanted items in the village hall - perfect for your 'Spring Clean'. All day. www.kelbrookvillagehall,org.uk

3 March 2024
Skipton Artisan Market
Skipton Canal Basin, Coach Street, Skipton
Skipton Artisan Market takes place on the 1st Sun 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 4:00 pm. https://www.welcometoskipton.com/

3 March 2024
Ireland The Show
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
'Ireland The Show' is back! Featuring an all-star Irish cast of the Emerald Isle's most talented award-winning performers including Gary Gamble, Ritchie Remo, Elaine Boyle, Keltic Storm and the Gael Force Irish dancers with their high energy jigs and reels! £27. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. lowtherpavilion.co.uk

3 March 2024
American Wrestling
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
The world’s greatest family spectacular, featuring the people’s champion Tiny Iron, king of the ring rumble. The show of a lifetime, plus free meet and greet. £13.75 £15.75. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. https://www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/

5 March 2024 to 23 March 2024
Macbeth
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds
Corruption and an insatiable greed for power, lead to death and destruction in Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy. Various times & prices. 5 March 2024 to 23 March 2024. leedsplayhouse.org.uk

5 March 2024
Discover the Medieval Monasteries of Lancashire by Lancashire Adult Learning
Clitheroe Castle & Museum, Castle Hill, Clitheroe
This session is designed to give the learner an introduction to the life and times of the Medieval Monastery. We will begin with looking at the creation and development of the monasteries in England and the Benedictine Rule. Free. Booking essential. 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. https://events.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/

6 March 2024 to 14 April 2024
Threads through Creation – Exhibition
Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn
You are invited to come and see the amazing panels of textiles by Jacqui Parkson. 'Threads through Creation' panels of spectacular stitching tell the christian story of 'Creation in the Bible. The eight million stitches express God's Love! Free.         6 March 2024 to 14 April 2024. https://blackburncathedral.com/

6 March 2024
The British Blues Trio
Barnoldswick Music & Art Centre, Rainhall Road, Barnoldswick
The British Blues Trio - Dave Kelly, Bob Hall and Hilary Blythe. Expect an evening of great blues, original songs, entertaining stories and even a little country. £20. 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. https://www.barnoldswickmusicandartscentre.com/

6 March 2024
Leon McCawley-Piano
Clitheroe Grammar School Sixth Form Centre, York Street, Clitheroe
“One of today’s most impeccably musical pianists.” International Piano, January/February 2021 Piano recital by Leon McCawley £20. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. www.clitheroeconcerts.org

6 March 2024 to 9 March 2024
Railway Children – Blackburn Drama Club
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
The children’s classic by E. Nesbit centres on the lives of three children whose comfortable, middle-class existence ends when their father is arrested for a crime he didn’t commit. £12.50. 6 March 2024 to 9 March 2024. blackburnempire.com

6 March 2024 to 9 March 2024
Pirates Of Penzance
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
Preston Gilbert & Sullivan will be performing ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ Join us as we climb over Rocky Mountains, as we prepare to set sail with the Pirates of Penzance on our 70th anniversary show. Children under 15 free when accompanied by an adult. £13. 6 March 2024 to 9 March 2024. prestonplayhouse.co.uk

6 March 2024
Recorded Music Society 2023 – 2024 Season – Wharfedale
St John’s Church Hall, Bolling Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley
Meet on Wed evenings at 7.45 pm at St. John's Church Hall, Ben Rhydding  We listen to classical music on very fine equipment with superb sound reproduction and each season have a few audio-visual presentations using the same equipment with images digitally projected onto a huge screen. Listen to the World's Greatest Conductors and Orchestras and experience programmes featuring many aspects of classical music. New members and visitors are always welcome.         7:45 pm. https://ilkley.org/

7 March 2024 to 10 March 2024
Yorkshire Games Festival
The National Science and Media Museum, Pictureville, Bradford
A unique festival of all things gaming. Celebrating games culture, design, and production with special industry guests. From masterclasses to networking events, to free gameplay and workshops, there’ll be lots for everyone to enjoy.           7 March 2024 to 10 March 2024. https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/

7 March 2024
Snooker Greats – Clash of the Titans
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
An Evening with Snooker Greats (Clash Of The Titans) Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis & Dennis Taylor. Seven-times World Snooker Champion Stephen Hendry takes on his arch rival Steve Davis with your host and referee for the evening the Dennis Taylor. £37.50. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. https://www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/

7 March 2024 to 16 March 2024
JEEVES & WOOSTER IN ‘PERFECT NONSENSE’
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
A night of pure entertainment based on a novel from the pen of P.G. Wodehouse, this ‘Theatrical delight’ will have you rocking with laughter. £5 - £13. 7 March 2024 to 16 March 2024. ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk

7 March 2024 to 21 March 2024
The Man in the Shadows
Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10 Square Road, Halifax
An Original Telling of Sherlock Holmes. The Man in the Shadows, written and directed by Kyle Gallagher, promises to delve into depths of Sherlock Holmes that we haven’t seen before. £18. 7 March 2024 to 21 March 2024. https://squarechapel.co.uk/

8 March 2024 to 16 March 2024
Northern Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
In the ultimate tale of forbidden love, two young people risk everything to be together. With glorious dancers, eye-catching sets and Prokofiev’s timeless score performed live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia at every performance, this is ballet at its most dramatic, romantic and intense.2.30pm & 7.30pm. £21 - £65. 8 March 2024 to 16 March 2024. leedsheritagetheatres.com

8 March 2024 to 28 April 2024
Diamonds in the Landscape – Exhibition
Clitheroe Castle & Museum, Castle Hill, Clitheroe
Originally designated in 1964, the Forest of Bowland celebrates 60 years in 2024. This exhibition in the Steward's Gallery showcases talented photographers who have perfectly captured the beauty of the Bowland landscape. Exhibition ends 28th April. Free. Closed Wed & Thurs.             8 March 2024 to 28 April 2024. https://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/

8 March 2024 to 9 March 2024
Sao Paulo Dance Company
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Dance Consortium Presents São Paulo Dance Company. Brazil's finest dance company make their highly anticipated UK debut.  £18.75 - £33.75. 8 March 2024 to 9 March 2024. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk

9 March 2024
Willow Dragonfly Class
Leyland Studio, Leyland, Preston
Learn the art of willow weaving with added design elements of beads, foliage and wire work in this session. Suitable or age 14+. £30 as a special offer which includes everything to make a special feature for inside or out           £30. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. https://www.visitlancashire.com/

9 March 2024
Model Railway Exhibition
Pudsey Civic Hall, , Leeds
A model railway exhibition hosted by Narrow Gauge North. Features: Layouts, trade support, refreshments, parking and disables access. Adult £10, child £1.     10:30 am to 4:30 pm. narrowgaugenorth.org.uk

9 March 2024
GO YOUR OWN WAY – THE FLEETWOOD MAC LEGACY
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. £28.50. 7:30 pm. burnleymechanics.ticketsolve.com

9 March 2024
BBC Philharmonic – Stairway to Heaven
Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Anja Bihlmaier conductor, Steven Osborne piano, Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, ‘Emperor’ Bruckner Symphony No. 7 in E major. £14.50 to £29. 7:30 pm. https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/

9 March 2024
Chris Bannister Performs The Music of John Denver
Christ Church, Keighley Road, Colne
A concert featuring singer/songwriter Chris Bannister performing his stunning tribute to the music of John Denver. 7.30pm. £15. £15. 7:30 pm. https://christchurchcolne.com/

9 March 2024
The Music Of The Beatles By Candlelight
Bradford Cathedral, 1 Stott Hill, Bradford
Featuring a cast of West End Singers and epic live band, ‘Come Together’ for a ‘Magical Mystery Tour’, jam packed with over 40 Beatles hits as you have never heard them before! £10 - £45. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. visitbradford.com

9 March 2024
Justin Moorhouse – Stretch and Think
The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster
Justin is back: still funny, yet middle aged. Come it will be fun. £16. 8:00 pm. dukeslancaster.org

9 March 2024
The Big Grand Comedy Show
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
Lancaster’s biggest and best comedy show is back again and this time its grander than ever. Join MC Tony Vino as he introduces four of the most celebrated names in UK comedy, performing cutting edge stand-up for a night of unforgettable hilarity. £15. 8:00 pm. https://lancastergrand.co.uk/