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Circus Funtasia
Circus Funtasia is bringing their action-packed show to Llanelli from 16th-20th October, for the first time ever! This phenomenal live show goes beyond all your expectations, and proves that the circus isn’t just for kids.
Parc Y Scarlets Car Park, Llanelli
Today and Sun 20 Oct
Morriston RFC Male Choir: 40th Anniversary Concert
The Morriston RFC Male Choir Grand Concert marks the highlight of their 40th Anniversary celebrations, where they are excited to welcome Classical Brit Award-winners BLAKE as principal guests.
The Great Hall Swansea University, Fabian Way , Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea
Today
Sophy Rickett
Sophy Rickett: Cupid and the Curious Moaning of Kenfig Burrows. This solo exhibition by Sophy Rickett combines photography and text and is inspired by the life and work of Thereza Dillwyn Llewelyn, a Swansea artist and astronomer active at the end of the 19th century.
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery Alexandra Road, Swansea, Swansea
Today to Sun 24 Nov
Welsh Folklore Surrounding Hallowe’en
Join this anniversary lecture with Beverley Roger, for a fascinating talk examining the folklore of Hallowe’en. In association with the Historical Association, Swansea Branch.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Today
National Dance Company Wales present: ROOTS
Four short pieces of dance from Wales, each different from the one before it.
Roots is a guided tour through contemporary dance. We take some of our favourite pieces and pair them with a discussion to help you get to the heart of the stories, and learn behind-the-scenes secrets.
The Welfare Ystradgynlais, Brecon Road, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, Powys
Mon 21 Oct 19
Explore Books
A book club with a difference! No need to read the books in advance just come along for a discussion. With set themes and authors this is a chance to discover different books that you might be inspired to go on and read. The season’s theme for October & November is books and novels featuring India.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Tue 22 Oct, Tue 5 Nov, Tue 12 Nov, Tue 19 Nov, Tue 26 Nov
Music Quiz & Classic Hits - Tuesday nights at the Reverend James, Loughor, Swansea
A fun evening with Classic Hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and Rock’n’Roll years and free to enter Music Quiz around 8.30pm. All your favourite songs and some great prizes, including £10 & £5 cash prizes, CD’s, ’chocs’ and booby prize! From 7.30pm until late.
Reverend James, 180 Borough Road, Loughor, Swansea. (Tel 01792 516231)
Tue 22 Oct, Tue 29 Oct, Tue 5 Nov
Music Quiz & Classic Hits - every Wednesday at the Vivian Arms, Sketty, Swansea
A fun evening with Classic Hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and Rock’n’Roll years and Music Quiz (£1 to enter) around 8.30pm. All your favourite songs and some great prizes, including carvery meal for 2, wine, CD’s and booby prize! From 7.30pm until late.
Gower Road, Sketty Swansea
Wed 23 Oct, Wed 30 Oct, Wed 6 Nov
Museum Matinée: Heat and Dust (1983)
Museum Matinées explore classic films on the last Friday of each month and feature an introduction to the social and cultural context of each film.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Fri 25 Oct 19
Dylan Thomas Walking Tour – Uplands
As part of the Dylan Thomas Festival join us for this special literary tour led by Swansea poet and Dylan-scholar Peter Thabit Jones. This walk will take you around Dylan’s birthplace in the Uplands, providing a fascinating insight into his early life, in the area he spent his formative years.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Sat 26 Oct 19
Dylan Thomas Walking Tour – Marina
Join us for this special Dylan Thomas literary tour led by Swansea poet and Dylan-expert Peter Thabit Jones. This Marina and High Street walk, will take both the historic and contemporary sites associated with Dylan.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Sun 27 Oct 19
Halloween Half Term Fun
Halloween themed activities
Gower Heritage Centre, Parkmill
Mon 28 Oct 19 to Fri 1 Nov
Dinosaurs in the Jungle
Join our Rangers in this amazing Rainforest setting for a dinosaur adventure. Sessions last 45 minutes and include meeting baby dinosaurs, a dinosaure jungle hunt, all before meeting our life size baby T-rex Ronnie in the jungle hut. The ticket price also includes general admission to Plantasia.
Plantasia Parc Tawe, Swansea
Tue 29 Oct 19
Rhossili and South Gower Coast - Walk to the Worm
Walk with our rangers to discover the wonders of Worms Head, the tidal island at the far end of Rhossili. Booking Essential. Phone: 01792 390636. Yes. Dogs on leads welcome.
Rhossili and South Gower Coast
Tue 29 Oct 19
Haunted Castle of Oystermouth
With hundreds of years of gruesome history, castles are not for the faint of heart - especially at night, and like every self-respecting castle, Oystermouth is thought to have its own resident ghost.
Oystermouth Castle Castle Avenue, Mumbles, Swansea
Wed 30 Oct 19 and Thu 31 Oct
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Oriel Science Café - The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. Forty years on from the novel’s first publication, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’s strong fan culture and adaptation in multiple formats is testimony to its continued popularity.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Wed 30 Oct 19
Halloween Party Nights
Monsters, zombies and all the dead of the night, are cordially invited to have a Halloween fright. Calling witches, vampires, werewolves and all, this is the time for you to have a ball!
Gower Heritage Centre Parkmill, Gower
Wed 30 Oct 19 and Thu 31 Oct
Nos Calan Gaeaf
Explore the Tinworks by lantern light, learn about Celtic Halloween traditions, create your own Calan Gaeaf nature mask and take part in our Bat talk. Booking not needed.
Aberdulais Tin Works & Waterfall Aberdulais, Neath
Thu 31 Oct 19
Halloween Spooky Funday
Join us for an unmissable day of spooky fun, in our mysterious Museum setting! Meet some unusual characters. Listen to ghostly tales. Create some creepy crafts. Mwhahahaha!!!!
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Thu 31 Oct 19
Viking Weeknd
Travel and adventure to the land of all time, where the worlds of the Vikings once equalled nine! This weekend make it a roaringly good one with the Vikings. Meet some Vikings. Enter into Viking Training. Learn Viking craft skills.
Gower Heritage Centre Parkmill, Gower
Sat 2 Nov 19 and Sun 3 Nov
Half Term Movie: Toy Story 4 (2019)
When a new toy called Forky joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Sat 2 Nov 19
Half Term Movie: The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)
Continuing the story of Max and his pet friends, following their secret lives after their owners leave them for work or school each day.
National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Sun 3 Nov 19
Music Quiz & Classic Hits - Monday night (first Mon of the month) at the Black Boy, Killay, Swansea
A fun evening with Classic Hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and Rock’n’Roll years and Music Quiz around 9.00pm. All your favourite songs and some great prizes, including meal voucher, drinks, CD’s and booby prize! From 7.30pm until late.
Gower Road, Killay, Swansea
Mon 4 Nov, Mon 2 Dec
Fashion Explosion
Come along for our ‘Fashion Explosion’ fundraising event at the award winning Langland Brasserie on the 6th November at 7pm. The night will include a two-course dinner featuring Autumn/Winter collections from Solo.
Raffle proceeds will be going to The Pettifor Trust animal welfare charity.
Langland Brasserie, Brynfield Rd, Newton
Wed 6 Nov 19