20 February to 24 February
Guys and Dolls – Presented by MAODS
Lancaster Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster
This musical comedy takes us from the centre of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong! £16. 20 February to 24 February. lancastergrand.co.uk

21 February to 24 February
The Yeomen of the Guard
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Blackburn G&S proudly present a fully staged version of this operatic classic with an orchestra under the baton of a renowned and respected interpreter of the music of G&S.  7.30pm. Sat mat 3pm. £14. 21 February to 24 February. blackburnempire.com

21 February to 24 February
Enchanted April
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
Preston Drama Club presents Enchanted April by Matthew Barber from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim. £12. 21 February to 24 February. prestonplayhouse.co.uk

22 February to 24 February
Oh What a Lovely War
Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Street, Harrogate
A cornerstone of modern musical theatre and one of the very greatest stage satires, 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. £17 - £96. 22 February to 24 February. harrogatetheatre.co.uk

22 February
JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW – ‘Sin & Redemption’ Tour
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
With standing ovations every night, Johnny Cash Roadshow is the longest running, most recognised and still the biggest and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world today guaranteed to leave you wanting more. £27. 7:30 pm. blcgroup.co.uk

22 February
The Conquistadors: The Songs of Procol Harum
Settle Victoira Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Members and Former members of Big Country, Wishbone Ash, Animals & Friends, Steve Cropper and Liam Gallaghers Band unite to perform an anthology set of Classic Procol Harum songs. £30.50. 8:00 pm. settlevictoriahall.org.uk

23 February to 24 February
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this spring as they bring the haunting marshes of Kent and the bustling streets of Victorian London to theatres and cathedrals around the country in a powerful and theatrical telling of Dickens’ enduring masterpiece. Adullt £21.50, child £14, family £64/£56. 23 February to 24 February. blcgroup.co.uk

23 February
Geoff Norcott – Basic Bloke
The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster
New national tour for star of Have I Got News For You, A League Of Their Own, The Last Leg, Would I Lie to You?, Live At The Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Backstage With Katherine Ryan and many more! £18. 8:00 pm. dukeslancaster.org

24 February
AMERICAN FOUR TOPS MOTOWN SHOW
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfaction appear live in concert performing the AMERICAN FOUR TOPS Motown Show bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences. £29.50. 7:30 pm. lowtherpavilion.co.uk

24 February
Totally Tina!
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
The Award-winning Tina Turner Spectacular. Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina –  Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast. £25. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. theatkinson.co.uk

24 February
Jon Palmer Acoustic Band
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
A high energy 6-piece folk, roots and rock & roll band based in West Yorkshire, they have been described as “a cross between The Pogues and The Oyster Band, with a bit of The Waterboys, The Saw Doctors and the Bruce Springsteen Seeger Sessions Band thrown in”. £10. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk

24 February
Undivided: A Tribute to Boybands of the Noughties
Silsden Town Hall, Main Street, Silsden
Performing the hits of Westlife, Boyzone, NSYNC, 5ive and the Backstreet Boys, Undivided is the ultimate tribute to boybands of the noughties. £17.50. 8:00 pm to 10:10 pm. silsden.live

25 February
Humpty Dumpty – Half Term Panto
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Once upon a time in Storybrooke all was going well until the evil Queen of Hearts caused misery and corrupted all the nursery rhymes in the land. Various prices. 1:00 pm. blackburnempire.com

26 February to 2 March
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 to 2 March. bingleyartscentre.co.uk

27 February
THE GREATEST MAGICIAN: AN EVENING OF WONDERS
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
James Phelan, the magician most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after correctly predicted the lottery, presents an all new show for 2023. £18, concs £14. 7:30 pm. blcgroup.co.uk

27 February
Queen Extravaganza
St. George’s Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford
Queen Extravaganza, the official Queen tribute band produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May, returns to the UK in 2024, following a triumphant 2023 tour and sell out shows across the globe.  £30.50 - £48.50. 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

28 February to 3 March
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 to 3 March. leedsheritagetheatres.com

28 February
Whitney – Queen of the Night
Lancaster Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster
Direct from the West End, The London Palladium, and the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Whitney – Queen of the Night is a celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time: Whitney Houston. £28. 7:30 pm. lancastergrand.co.uk

28 February
THE GLENN MILLER & BIG BAND SPECTACULAR
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
The music that filled the dancehalls during the Big Band era is brought to life again by The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK. £24. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

28 February
Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 16. Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop. In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other. £34.75. 8:00 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

29 February to 2 March
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 to 2 March. bradfordcamra.org.uk

29 February
CROONERS – Uncaged
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Packed with personality and humour, Crooners has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show full of hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers with the outstanding 9-piece The Mini Big Band live on stage. £27.50. 7:30 pm. blcgroup.co.uk

29 February
Dire Streets
King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world’s greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail that makes them the stand out as the Dire Straits tribute in the UK. £28.50. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

29 February
Jon Courtenay: Bigger
The Met, Market Street, Bury
The winner of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent comes to The Met with his brand-new show! Join Jon for his biggest show yet jam-packed with the very best in music, comedy and entertainment. £19.50. 8:00 pm. themet.org.uk

1 March to 2 March
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 to 2 March. blackpoolgrand.co.uk

1 March
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
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
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 to 2 March
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 to 2 March. ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk

2 March to 3 March
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 to 3 March. keighley-mrc.org.uk

2 March
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 to 23 March
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 to 23 March. leedsplayhouse.org.uk

5 March
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 to 14 April
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 to 14 April. https://blackburncathedral.com/

6 March
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
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 to 9 March
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 to 9 March. blackburnempire.com

6 March to 9 March
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 to 9 March. prestonplayhouse.co.uk

6 March
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 to 10 March
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 to 10 March. https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/

7 March
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/