FLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
Lancaster Maritime Museum St George’s Quay, LaqncasterWeek of Events
Ruby Tingle – Afterlife Exhibition
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.
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.
RA/ID ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE
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
A 10-week poetry and short fiction course. Course Tutor: Robert Hemmings.
L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
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
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
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.
Macbeth
Corruption and an insatiable greed for power, lead to death and destruction in Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy. Various times & prices.
Threads through Creation – Exhibition
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.
Railway Children – Blackburn Drama Club
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.
Pirates Of Penzance
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.
Yorkshire Games Festival
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.
JEEVES & WOOSTER IN ‘PERFECT NONSENSE’
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.
The Man in the Shadows
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.
Northern Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet
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.
Diamonds in the Landscape – Exhibition
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.
Sao Paulo Dance Company
Dance Consortium Presents São Paulo Dance Company. Brazil's finest dance company make their highly anticipated UK debut. £18.75 - £33.75.
Discover the Medieval Monasteries of Lancashire by Lancashire Adult Learning
Discover the Medieval Monasteries of Lancashire by Lancashire Adult Learning
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.
The British Blues Trio
The British Blues Trio
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.
Leon McCawley-Piano
Leon McCawley-Piano
“One of today’s most impeccably musical pianists.” International Piano, January/February 2021 Piano recital by Leon McCawley
Recorded Music Society 2023 – 2024 Season – Wharfedale
Recorded Music Society 2023 – 2024 Season – Wharfedale
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.
Snooker Greats – Clash of the Titans
Snooker Greats – Clash of the Titans
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.
Willow Dragonfly Class
Willow Dragonfly Class
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
Model Railway Exhibition
Model Railway Exhibition
A model railway exhibition hosted by Narrow Gauge North. Features: Layouts, trade support, refreshments, parking and disables access. Adult £10, child £1.
GO YOUR OWN WAY – THE FLEETWOOD MAC LEGACY
GO YOUR OWN WAY – THE FLEETWOOD MAC LEGACY
Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac.
BBC Philharmonic – Stairway to Heaven
BBC Philharmonic – Stairway to Heaven
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.
Chris Bannister Performs The Music of John Denver
Chris Bannister Performs The Music of John Denver
A concert featuring singer/songwriter Chris Bannister performing his stunning tribute to the music of John Denver. 7.30pm. £15.
The Music Of The Beatles By Candlelight
The Music Of The Beatles By Candlelight
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.
Justin Moorhouse – Stretch and Think
Justin Moorhouse – Stretch and Think
Justin is back: still funny, yet middle aged. Come it will be fun.
The Big Grand Comedy Show
The Big Grand Comedy Show
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.
Keighley 10k & 5k 2024
Keighley 10k & 5k 2024
The Keighley 10k & 5k are both challenging events at the start of the running season. Both the routes for 2024 start and finish in Victoria Park, Keighley. Run or walk the exciting new routes with hundreds of others to raise money for Sue Ryder's expert, compassionate end-of-life care.
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM – Bradford Accordion Band
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM – Bradford Accordion Band
Join us inside the Bracewell Smith Hall and enjoy music from local bands. A season of monthly Sunday afternoon concerts.
Carmen presented by The Ukrainian National Opera
Carmen presented by The Ukrainian National Opera
Performed by the Dnipro Opera, from Ukraine. Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live orchestra of over 30 musicians. Various prices.