Northern Life Magazine

Ruby Tingle - Afterlife Exhibition
2024-01-05 - 2024-03-10 | 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.

FLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
2024-01-05 12:00 - 2024-03-31 16:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Bottomless Brunch at The Lawrence
2024-01-06 - 2024-03-02 | 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.

RA/ID ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE
2024-01-06 10:20 - 2024-03-31 16:20 | 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.

1917: POETRY AND SHORT FICTION IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA
2024-01-11 10:30 - 2024-03-21 12:00 | Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
A 10-week poetry and short fiction course. Course Tutor: Robert Hemmings.

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.

Art Open 2024 Exhibition
2024-01-27 - 2024-04-13 | 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.

The British Commercial Vehicle Museum
2024-02-08 - 2024-03-28 | 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.

BLT presents: Blackbird
2024-02-26 19:30 - 2024-03-02 22:00 | 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.

THE GREATEST MAGICIAN: AN EVENING OF WONDERS
2024-02-27 19:30 | 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.

Queen Extravaganza
2024-02-27 19:30 - 21:45 | 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.

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World
2024-02-28 - 2024-03-03 | 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.

Whitney – Queen of the Night
2024-02-28 19:30 | 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.

THE GLENN MILLER & BIG BAND SPECTACULAR
2024-02-28 19:30 - 22:00 | 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.

Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer
2024-02-28 20:00 | 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.

Bradford Beer and Cider Festival 2024
2024-02-29 14:00 - 2024-03-02 22:00 | 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.

CROONERS - Uncaged
2024-02-29 19:30 | 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.

Dire Streets
2024-02-29 19:30 | 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.

Jon Courtenay: Bigger
2024-02-29 20:00 | 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.

Oh What A Lovely War
2024-03-01 - 2024-03-02 | 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.

THE ELO EXPERIENCE
2024-03-01 19:30 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Celebrating the great music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.

The Best of Queen - Majesty
2024-03-01 19:30 | 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.

Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years
2024-03-01 19:30 | The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NL
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.

AN EVENING IN BUENOS AIRES
2024-03-01 19:30 - 2024-03-02 21:00 | 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.

Keighley Model Railway Club Exhibition 2024
2024-03-02 10:00 - 2024-03-03 16:30 | 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.

Bootleg Blondie
2024-03-02 19:00 | 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.

Killer Rhapsody - A Night of Queen
2024-03-02 19:30 | 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.

Clare Teal & The Clare Teal Four
2024-03-02 19:30 | 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.

Something About George
2024-03-02 19:30 | 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.

The Illegal Eagles
2024-03-02 19:30 - 22:00 | 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…
