L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
2024-01-13 - 2024-04-30 | 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.

Diamonds in the Landscape - Exhibition
2024-03-08 12:00 - 2024-04-28 16:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Liane Lang – Touch Stone Exhibition
2024-03-14 - 2024-05-26 | The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslington Road, Rossendale
Liane Lang’s project Touch Stone talks about human industry and activity in the landscape, showing traces and materials from bark to lead, stone to rusty industrial salvage. Wed – Sun: 10am – 4pm. Free.
Free

YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM
2024-03-30 - 2024-05-31 | 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. Closed Wed. Various prices. Standard tickets offer free re-entry for 12 months.

Boxercise
2024-04-01 - 2024-06-24 | West Craven Sports Centre, Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5TB, United Kingdom
Punch your way to the perfect physique. Boxercise is one of the most effective cardiovascular exercises around, focusing on endurance, speed and co-ordination. It’s fun, energetic and very addictive. Non-contact. Mon 6pm. Booking required.

Storm the Castle
2024-04-10 - 2024-04-28 | East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St, Bury
4079 “Pendennis Castle” will be visiting the East Lancashire Railway in Spring 2024, courtesy of Didcot Railway Centre, as part of her 100th anniversary celebrations! This historic steam locomotive was built in 1924 for the Great Western Railway and was well known for easily outperforming its rivals in speed and efficiency. Standard fares apply.

Strength & Balance Class - Up and Active Team
2024-04-10 11:00 - 2024-06-26 12:00 | Pendle Leisure Centre, Crown Way, Colne, BB8 9NP
This is a low level circuit class and is suitable for adults of all ages. The class incorporates a variety of exercises to increase fitness levels, develop muscular strength (with the use of resistance bands) and to improve balance. It is also suitable for those have had or who are at risk of falls. Low Intensity. Wed & Fri. £2 for 12 week course. Please contact Tel: 01282 661664 to book.

Wicked
2024-04-16 - 2024-05-19 | The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
“One of the most successful musicals of all time” (BBC News), Wicked has been casting its magical spell around the world for two decades. Various times & prices.

Kay Mellor's The Syndicate
2024-04-18 - 2024-04-28 | Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Based on her hit BBC show, The Syndicate is a new stage play by the legendary Kay Mellor. Various times. £27 – £49.

Annual Flower Festival
2024-04-19 11:00 - 2024-04-24 16:00 | Lytham Hall, Ballam Rd,, Lytham St Annes,, Lancashire
A wonderful event that encourages everyone to enjoy this heritage attraction filled with the floral joys of spring. Adult £12, child £7. No need to book, pay on entrance.

The Brontës And The 19th Century Art World
2024-04-19 14:00 - 14:45 | Bronte Parsonage Museum, Church Street, Haworth
This talk looks at what art was being made during the 19th century, specifically by female artists. We’ll discuss how important art was to the Brontës’ lives, and how the Brontës utilised art in the novels Jane Eyre and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.

ROH Live: Swan Lake
2024-04-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Cinema – Swan Lake remains to this day one of the best-loved works in the classical ballet canon. Live Broadcast from the Royal Opera House stage. £11.00 – £17.00.

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
2024-04-19 18:00 | Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
Awarded ‘Best Kid’s Show at Edinburgh Fringe’ by The Derek Awards, this interactive show promises to entertain and educate in the most spectacular way! You think science is boring, think again; this is science like you have never seen it before. £17/£15.

Two Pianos
2024-04-19 19:30 | Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Join the sensational David Barton and Al Kilvo, along with their top-class band as they battle it out to deliver the best rock ‘n’ roll piano experience audiences have seen. £18/£16/£10.

Spring Showcase – Elements
2024-04-20 18:00 | Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne
Imogen Gibson School of Dance presents Spring Showcase – Element. 6pm. £10.

The Greatest Star - The Barbra Streisand Tribute Show
2024-04-20 19:30 | The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NL
Starring Kearra Bethany, as seen on ITV’s Starstruck, ‘The Greatest Star – Barbra Streisand Tribute Show’ takes you on a magical musical journey through time as you sit back & relax enjoy the sounds of this fabulous ‘concert style’ production. £25, concs £23.

Show of Hands - Full Circle Tour
2024-04-20 20:00 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
This is a farewell tour, the last time to see Steve Knightley and Phil Beer performing together. It will be an opportunity to reconnect with their loyal supporters, and a chance to inspire a new generation of folk musicians. Adult £37.25, under 21s £19.75.

The Voice of Whitney - Michelle Lawson
2024-04-20 20:00 | Park Hill Barn, Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill, Barrowford
Get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate the incredible legacy of one of the greatest voices in music history. Don’t miss this enchanting evening of nostalgia and homage to the iconic Whitney Houston!”

An Audience with Niamh Kavanagh
2024-04-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Silsden Town Hall, Main Street, Silsden
Voice to one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time, The Commitments, Niamh Kavanagh is one of Ireland’s national treasures. Having won the Eurovision Song Contest for her country in 1993 and represented them a second time in 2010, Niamh’s international success has seen her perform worldwide. £20 – £28.

Colne Daffodil and Spring Flower Show
2024-04-21 | North Valley Community Centre.
Have you got any spring flower shoots peeping through? You can enter your daffodils, hyacinths or tulips in the Colne Daffodil and Spring Flower show. Novice classes for first timers and championship classes for experienced growers. Sunday 21st April at North Valley Community Centre. www.facebook.com/colne.horticulture

Farmer's Market
2024-04-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Preston
Explore the finest produce Lancashire has to offer within the ground of our historic, iconic Hoghton Tower, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Lancashire countryside.
Admission on the door (cash only) £2 per car, £2 per pedestrian group (up to 6).

Fleetwood Town Wedding Show
2024-04-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Fleetwood Town Football Club, Highbury Stadium, Park Ave, Fleetwood
Lots on offer wedding dresses, cars, cakes, florist, venue styling. Bridal catwalk and prize draw at 1.30pm. Free entry.

2:22 A Ghost Story
2024-04-23 - 2024-04-27 | The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Winner of Best New Play at the Whatsonstage Awards, this edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller is written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist. 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £15.50 – £40.50.

Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully
2024-04-23 - 2024-04-27 | Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Katrina Lyons only visited Cresdon Green for the weekend to see her parents, unfortunately, this happened to be the weekend when aliens launched an invasion of the village and put a force-field around it. Katrina is determined to stop it and sets up a resistance movement. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £6 – £12.

Careless Murder
2024-04-24 19:30 - 2024-04-27 22:00 | Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
The Hall Players present Careless Murder. A comedy whodunit by Andy Bennison. Is there a killer on the loose or is this a case of careless murder?

Harrogate Spring Flower Show
2024-04-25 - 2024-04-28 | Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
This prestigious event features stunning show garden features, live talks and demonstrations, great garden shopping, and the biggest exhibition by florists and flower arrangers in the country. A great family day out. £22 – £25.

The Cavern Beatles
2024-04-25 19:30 | King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
The Cavern Beatles, a band fully endorsed and licensed by the same club, The show is a Magical History Tour through the works of the greatest pop music phenomenon.

The Peter Kay Experience
2024-04-25 19:30 | Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Carlton entertainment presents an evening of comedy with 2 of the UKs most in demand comedians… Simon Marks as Peter Kay and the outstanding comedy vocalist Marc Bolton.

Newton Faulkner - Feels Like Home Tour 2
2024-04-26 19:00 | The Grand Theatre, 18 York Street, Clitheroe
Newton’s going old school, solo, mainly acoustic with the occasional splash of something of the beaten track, maybe a cassette sting part, who knows. It’s been 2 years since Feels Like Home part 1, who’s ready for Feels Like Home part 2, this time it’s personal.

Lets Move To The Groove - Dance Party
2024-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Linden Road Community Centre, Linden Road, Earby
Linden Road Centre presents Lets move to the Groove. Line dancing and disco inferno. So why not come along and dance the night away, we can guarantee you a great evening,
