Events Around Bolton

Most of our universe is missing! When we look into the night sky we realise there is much more out there than meets the eye. Our universe is filled with mysterious dark matter, whose gravity provides the cosmic glue that holds it together, and dark energy which is slowly tearing the universe apart.

X factor runner up Andy Abraham, one of the nation’s favourite soul singers, is paying tribute to music legend Nat King Cole in a new tour coming to Bolton this summer. Nat King Cole, American singer and pianist, helped shape the jazz industry, recording over 100 songs in his lifetime.

Volunteers from the Northern Mill Engine Society have rescued and restored 30 old stationary steam engines - some of the engines which once powered the cotton mills and woollen mills of the North of England. The collection includes 2 rare beam engines (the oldest is 180 years old!

Papagena is an all-female vocal ensemble whose members have worked with the UK’s leading ensembles including The Sixteen and Tenebrae. Weaving together classical music, medieval chants, folk and contemporary ballads and new commissions from around the world, Papagena’s refreshing programme defies pigeonholing.

Join us for a night of belly laughs, with Andrew Bird, Sam Avery and Jamie Sutherland. Funds raised will go to Children Today to help support children and young people with disabilities across the UK. Registered Charity No. 1137436

Experience 4 different Psychics, Mediums in 1 amazing psychic night. Book a ticket for yourself or come with friends, family etc for a great social psychic evening. Everyone is guaranteed a message. Bar open, over 18’s only.

We know that finding the perfect dress is important. So, we decided to bring together some of country’s top wedding boutiques to showcase their dresses all under one roof. Convenient right?

Welcome to the largest gathering of Teddy Bears with Dolls in the North West of England ?????????????? Meet makers from across England, Scotland and Wales with a great array of hand crafted Teddy Bears & Dolls, vintage Bears & Dolls, Charlie Bears and all you’ll need for all your bear making supplies.

Tim Chu and Ian Bailey bring their acclaimed Simon and Garfunkel Show to Horwich. This is an intimate evening where the now iconic Simon & Garfunkel songs are performed with acoustic guitars in the beautiful setting of Holy Trinity Church.

The Hard Way is a one-woman show of storytelling with song by acclaimed musician and composer Louise Jordan.

EDINBURGH FRINGE SPECIAL 1st Thursday in May, June & July we bring you 2 of the country’s TOP acts, both performing their full, one-man shows for less than you’d pay to see just one in Edinburgh (different show every month)!

So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs is the hit stage show starring dinosaur aficionado Dr Ben Garrod. Get ready to go on an exciting pre-historic adventure as Ben talks you through the deadliest predators that ever roamed the planet.

The Greatest Showman has taken over the world, with every child knowing each song word for word. Now The Greatest Show for Families is coming to The Met – LIVE!

This Car Boot is an annual event to raise much needed cash for Wigan and Leigh Pensioners Link, ,who support the over 50’s by providing support after returning from hospital, help with shopping, financial advice.

Set in Japan, a colourful, witty comedy, with catchy foot-tapping music. The greatest of the Gilbert and Sullivan musicals! Nanki-Poo, son of the Mikado, has fled to the town of Titipu to escape the attentions of Katisha, an elderly lady who is determined to marry him.

Come and join the phenomenal Monton Voices Community Choir, led by Judy Kent, for a programme of contemporary and traditional folk songs - an afternoon of music, food and fun! Only £5 entry, simply pay on the door.

Here is a chance for men only to get together to enjoy breakfast together in the pub on a Saturday Morning and listen to an interesting speaker. This time the guest speaker is Barry Matley, Manager of the Narrowgate Shelter for the homeless.

WE DON’T BREAK RECORDS. WE BEAT CANCER. Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is a series of events raising money for research into all 200 types of cancer. Beating cancer is far more important than winning a gold medal. And you don’t need to be a superstar athlete to do it.

Archie Rice is a failure as a comedian. News of his son’s death while on military service arrives as the family is anticipating his return with a party. The already embittered Archie descends further into despair.

Don’t miss this enthralling mystery-thriller directed by Ian D Field. "An amateur dramatic society meets on stage in a church hall to rehearse their latest play - a mystery thriller, under the somewhat dictatorial director. However, the sudden death of one of them leads to life imitating art.

Join us for an afternoon of popular sequence dance, ballroom, Latin, jive and line dancing. All welcome 2.00 to 4.30 pm £3.00 including tea, coffee and biscuits. Parking available. Contact Christine on 07817 355553 for further details.

3 acres, incl old walled orchard garden, cottage-style herbaceous borders, with perfumed rambling roses and clematis thru fruit trees. Arch leads to formal lawn, surrounded by natural woodland, shrub borders and specimen trees with contrasting foliage. Woodland walks and dell. Natural looking stream, wildlife ponds.

Stand Up & Rock sees the legendary Jasper Carrott back live on stage with a new stand up show and performing alongside his musical compatriots that have been rockin’ audiences all over the world.

“Great sound and great feel helping keep the sound of Bowie alive“ Carmine Rojas David Bowie Bassist 1983 – 1987 (Serious Moonlight & Glass Spider Tours) “Superlative musicianship, skilled interpretation and irresistible exuberance guarantee the closest possible alternative to a genuine Bowie gig.