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.

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.

Macbeth
2024-03-05 - 2024-03-23 | 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.

Threads through Creation - Exhibition
2024-03-06 - 2024-04-14 | 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.

The Man in the Shadows
2024-03-07 19:30 - 2024-03-21 22:00 | 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.

Diamonds in the Landscape - Exhibition
2024-03-08 12:00 - 2024-04-28 16:00 | 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.
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Hans Rey – Mishaps and Mayhem
2024-03-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
Untold stories, chaos and legendary tales from mountain bike icon, Hans Rey. Mountain Bike pioneer, adventurer, former Trials World Champion, Hans ‘No Way’ Rey will reveal, the crazy and whacky that accompanied him on some of his adventures. £19.50, concs £17.50.

The Wizard of Oz - Musical
2024-03-19 - 2024-03-23 | The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See The Wizard with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Various times & prices.

The Drifters Girl
2024-03-19 - 2024-03-23 | Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Nominated for Best New Musical at the 2022 Olivier Awards. Discover the remarkable story of The Drifters and the truth about the woman who made them. From the highs of hit records to the lows of legal battles and personal tragedy, Faye Treadwell was the legendary manager of The Drifters who refused to give up on the group she loved. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £30 – £55.

Mack & Mabel
2024-03-19 - 2024-03-23 | Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne
Mack & Mabel depicts the days of the silent film era “when movies were movies”. Based on the real life story of the director, Mack Sennett, and his star and lover, Mabel Normand. Presented by Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company. 7.30pm Sat mat 2pm. £12 – £15.

Bingo & Stew
2024-03-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Colne Citadel, Market Street, Colne.
Broth & Stew, Bingo and Prizes, Tuesdays 11am – 2pm. £3 per person. All welcome.

Ladies Day - Lancaster Footlights
2024-03-19 19:30 - 2024-03-23 22:00 | The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NL
In 2005, for one season only, Royal Ascot came to York and four workmates from a fish factory in Hull decided they would go to ‘Ladies Day’!

Easter Toddler Party
2024-03-20 10:00 - 2024-03-21 16:30 | Thornton Hall Country Park, Thornton in Craven, Barnoldswick
These toddler party games are sure to be a hit with your little ones. Who doesn’t love musical statues, pass the parcel and fun giant parachute games? Easter Bunny meet and greet, farm tours and animal activities including pony grooming, bottle feeding, and animal petting. Indoor soft play area. Various prices.

Guided Walk - Ball Grove Nature Reserve
2024-03-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Ball Grove Nature Reserve, Colne
Walking is a great way to stay active and improve your fitness without the added intensity that any other exercise form brings. Each walk is led by a volunteer who has been trained by Pendle Leisure Trust. Meet at upper car park at Ball Grove Nature Reserve at 1oam. Free. For further details contact Ron Whalley Tel 01282 613282.

Irish Annie’s
2024-03-21 19:30 | The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Come on down for a session at Irish Annie’s pub, a brand-new musical play by Asa Murphy celebrating the best of Irish culture, from the music through to the comedy. Featuring a live 5-piece band Shenanigans.

The Bon Jovi Experience
2024-03-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Celebrating 30 years on the road this year, The Bon Jovi Experience is back. Get ready to rock your way through an unforgettable journey with the only show to be endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself!

Paul Foot: Dissolve
2024-03-21 20:00 | The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster
Multi-award-winning and trail-blazing comedian, Paul Foot, is back on tour with Dissolve, his most personal, surprising and ground-breaking show ever.

Last Choir Singing: 2024 Heats
2024-03-22 18:30 - 2024-03-28 21:30 | King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
Come and watch as Lancashire Children sing their hearts out in the regional heats to try and win a place in the grand final. Adult £19, children £9.

DUCK RACE AT KELBROOK
2024-03-23 | Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall, Dotcliffe Road, Kelbrook
Come along and watch the antics of the plastic ducks bobbing down the beck with a delicious lunch in the village hall. Fun for all the family.

Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
2024-03-23 19:30 | The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Senbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera; Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra. £14 – £41.

Billy Pearce
2024-03-23 20:00 - 2024-03-24 22:00 | Silsden Town Hall, Main Street, Silsden
National treasure, and undoubtedly one of Britain’s most talented and best-loved comedians and performers. Multi-award winner, Billy has won just about every comedy award going. £24.40 – £32.50.

That’s What Friends Are For – A Celebration Of Gladys Knight And Dionne Warwick
2024-03-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
“That’s What Friends Are For” is a sensational walk down memory lane celebrating the two iconic soul sisters, Gladys Knight and Dionne Warwick.
