YOUR complete guide to music, art, and theatre events happening near you...
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14
• Malcolm Edwards RCA Broagwch A Love for my Land exhibtion will be showing at the Royal Cambrian Academy, Conwy
Showing in the Upper Gallery until May 23, this selectionf of solitary ruins, dwellings, and farms captures the essence of the landscape.
• Philip Jones Griffiths' Recollections exhibition will be showing at the Library, Rhuddlan
This retrospective of one of Wales' finest photographers and social commentators will be showing until May 8.
• Lines & Strata 2 exhibition will be showing at the Library Art Gallery, Denbigh
Contemporary drawing practices by Welsh and Wales-based artists from across the Wales will be on display until April 17.
• 7:30pm - Smokie will be performing live at the Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl
Stopping off in North Wales as part of their world tour, all the hits will be performed live including Living Next Door To Alice. For more information or to book tickets contact the Box Office on 01745 330 000 or visit the website at www.rhylpavilion.co.uk
• 8pm - John Bishop will be performing live at Venue Cymru, Llandudno
Performing his hilarious show Elvis Has Left The Building, the multi-award winning comedian will have audiences rolling in the aisles. For more information or to book tickets contact the Box Office on 01492 872000 or visit the website at www.venuecymru.co.uk
• 8:30pm - Colin Higginson will be performing live at The Farmers Arms, Waen
One of North Wales leading saxophonists, Colin will be performing a variety of West Coast and post-bop styles of jazz. For more information call 01745 812260 or visit the website at www.northwalesjazz.org.uk
THURSDAY, APRIL 15
• 1:30pm - Art Classes will be held in Dan's Den Shop, Colwyn Bay
Running every Thursday, the classes will be held in the shop by WH Smith. All materials are supplied including oils, acrylics and watercolours. Admission costs £5 with proceeds going towards Dan's Den. For more information call 01492 546346.
• 2pm - The Solid Gold Variety Afternoon will be held at the Queens Hotel, Llandudno
Running every Thursday, entertainers Jill and Alun Taylor will be presenting an afternoon of bingo, a nostalgia music quiz, spot prizes,mixed dancing and music. Everyone is welcome to come along, with admission costing £2. For more information, call Jill on 07798 565042.
• 7pm - Open Mic Night at The Departure Lounge, Abergele
• 7:30pm - Acoustic Night at Vegas, Rhyl
• 7:30pm - The Kenyan Boys Choir will be performing live at the Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl
After shooting to fame following a performance at President Barrack Obama's inauguration, the accomplished choir will be dazzling audiences with their authentic performance. For more information or to book tickets contact the Box Office on 01745 330 000 or visit the website at www.rhylpavilion.co.uk
• 7:30pm - Debbie Reynolds will be performing live at Venue Cymru, Llandudno
• 7:30pm - LDN Wrestling will be showing at Venue Cymru, Llandudno
Top names including new British Heavyweight Champion David Deville and 'Dangerous' Danny Garnell will be taking to the ring. For more information or to book tickets contact the Box Office on 01492 872000 or visit the website at www.venuecymru.co.u
FRIDAY, APRIL 16
• 10am - Ballroom Dancing to live music will be held at the Community Centre, Craig Y Don
Phil & Margaret Hampson will be hosting the event each week including refreshments. The couple will also be holding a Tea Dance every Friday afternoon between 2pm-4pm at St John's Methodist Church Hall.
• 7:30pm - Kaleidoscope Theatre Company will be performing live at The Scala, Prestatyn
This exciting variety show will see children aged between 8-16 performing a host of song, dance and comedy routines. Tickets cost £4.
• 8pm - Start! will be performing live at The Old Wine Vaults, Holywell
• 8:30pm - Vocalist and comedian Wayne Roberts will be performing live at The Departure Lounge, Abergele
• 9pm - Steamy Windows will be performing live at The Cottage Loaf, Llandudno
SATURDAY, APRIL 17
• 10am - Adults Art Club will be held at The Craft Workshop behind Boots, Llandudno
Every Saturday enjoy experimenting with acrylics, oils and watercolours. For more information call Rachel on 01492 873404.
• 7pm - Performing for Parkinsons' will be showing at the Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl
Music by Faure, Handel, Beethoven and many more will be performed live to raise funds for charity.
• 7:30pm - Conway Valley Mixed Choir will be performing live at St Paul's Church, Colwyn Bay
A selection of work by composers like Mendelssohn, Handel and more will be performed by accomplished soloists and the North Wales Philharmonia Orchestra. Tickets cost £12 and are available by calling 01492 544507.
• 8pm - The Cellar Dwellers will be performing live at The Cottage Loaf, Llandudno
• 8pm - Back Scratch will be performing live at The Gladstone, Dwygyfylchi
• 8pm - Rock Night at the Rhyl Rugby Social Club, Rhyl
Live music by Jac Flash will be followed by a rock disco until late. Admission can be paid on the door with all proceeds will go towards local charities.
• 8pm - State Of Grace will be performing live at The Townhouse, Llandudno
• 8pm - Terminal 24 will be performing live at Venue4Events, Rhyl
• 8:30pm - Brad Hughes will be performing live at The Departure Lougne, Abergele
• 9pm - Steamy Windows will be performing live at The Queens Arms, Rhyl
SUNDAY, APRIL 18
• 7:30pm - The Essence Of Ireland will be be showing at the Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl
TUESDAY, APRIL 20
• 7:30pm - Abergele Theatre Group meeting at Church House, Groes Llwyd, Abergele
The dramatic group - open to anyone interested in any aspect of amateur theatre - meet every Tuesday and Thursday. Everyone is welcome to come along.
• 8pm - Stephanie Lambring will be performing live at Venue4Events, Rhyl
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
• 8pm - Llandudno Showplayers will be performing live at Gloddaeth United Church, Llandudno
The renowned group will be performing their 13th summer season with this sparkling show by local talented singers and musicians combined with light-hearted entertainment. Running until October 6, it promises to be a show not to be missed. Tickets are available on the door for £5, or from Thompsons Travel, Victoria centre or by calling 01492 580461.
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