What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen from 11th July to 17th July 2016

Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 11^th July to Sunday, 17^th July 2016

To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below. For more information see our web site www.visitblackburn.co.uk or contact Blackburn Visitor Centre tel: 01254 688040/ email: visit@blackburn.gov.uk

Blackburn Town Centre:

• Until 31^st Aug: The first four Complete Works of William Shakespeare on display, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Wednesday – Saturday 12 -4.45pm
•  Until 17^th Sept: Collecting Faces Exhibition, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery (Weds –Sat 12 -4.45pm)
• Until 24^th July: Urban Room Blackburn, a programme of art, workshops, exhibition in various venues see www.urbanroomblackburn.co.uk  for more information.
• Until 13^th August: Blackburn Rave Culture 89-90 Exhibition, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Wednesday – Saturday 12 -4.45pm
• Until 13^th July: Blackburn with Darwen commemorates the 100^th Anniversary of the Battle of The Somme with various events across the borough, see www.visitblackburn.co.uk  or contact Blackburn Visitor Centre for a full programme 01254 688040
• Until 30^th July: World War 1 Trail, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Wed –Sat 12-4.45pm
• Until 23^rd July: Hidden Talents, Children’s Art Exhibition, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Wed – Sat 12 – 4.45pm
• Until 22^nd July: Kinara Festival, an exploration of Islamic South Asian art and culture. Various venues across Pennine Lancashire including Blackburn www.kinarafestival.co.uk
• 12^th July: Blackburn Film Club “Animal Kingdom” (15), The Bureau 7pm
• 13^th July: Lunchtime Recital, by Samuel Hudson the Director of Music at Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn Cathedral 1pm
• 14^th July: Community Living Room, Art, Blackburn Library 10am
• 14^th July: Drink & Draw, European Theme, The Bureau, Blackburn 6.30pm
• 16^th July: Get Crafty, Art & Craft Sessions, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, 12 -4pm
• 17^th July: Dance Talent Studio presents Showtime 2016 ‘Born to Shine’, King Georges Hall 1pm

Darwen Town Centre:

• Until 31^st July: A Year in Tockholes Wood & Others, exhibition by Jane Ball Summer, Sunnyhurst Woods Visitor Centre, Thurs – Sunday 1pm -4.30pm
• 12^th July: Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg, Glyndebourne Cinema Season, recorded live at Glyndebourne Festival 2011, Darwen Library Theatre 5.30pm
• 13^th July: “Meet Tommy Atkins” – WW1 Drama, Darwen Library Theatre 7.30pm
• 16^th July until 5^th Aug: Nature & Environment Exhibition by Salma Hussain, Darwen Library
• 16^th July: Darwen Youth Festival, Darwen Town Centre & Youth & Community Centre, Knott St 11am – 4pm.
• 16^th July: Celebration Coffee Morning, Darwen Library 10am -12 noon.
• 17^th July: Darwen Pedal Car Grand Prix, Darwen Town Centre

Other events around the borough:

• 11^th July: Skyride, Pedal Round the Park, 2 hour cycle ride, Meet Witton Park Cycle Centre 2pm
• 12^th July: Community Living Room, Gardening, Livesey Library 10am
• 13^th July: Basic Bike Maintenance Course, Witton Park Cycle Centre 9.30am -12 noon (£5)
• 13^th July: Blackburn Rovers Stadium Tour, Ewood Park 11am ( 01254 508110 to book)
• 13^th July: Skyride, Towpath Trails, 12 mile cycle ride, Meet Witton Park Cycle Centre 10am
• 13th July: Skyride, Pedal Round the Park, 2 hour cycle ride, Meet Witton Park Cycle Centre 1pm
• 13^th -16^th July: Ribble Valley International Piano Week, Croston Theatre, Westholme School, Blackburn www.rvipw.org.uk for details & tickets.
• 15^th July: Skyride, Pedal Round the Park, 2 hour cycle ride, Meet Witton Park Cycle Centre 1pm
• 15^th July: Bromley Cross Folk Club presents Drop The Floor, The Barlow, Edgworth 8pm
• 16^th July: ELH Starlight Super Heroes Charity 10k Walk, Soccerdome, Haslingden Rd. Blackburn 10pm
• 16^th & 17^th  July: Showtime 2016, Highfield School of Dance, Thwaites Empire Theatre, Saturday  7pm & Sunday 6pm
• 17^th July: Car Boot Sale, Corporation Park, Blackburn 10am -2pm
• 17^th July: Walk in The Park, family fun day & launch of new walks, Witton Park 11am – 4pm

We try our best to keep up to date with what’s going on around the Borough but if you know of any other events please let us know so that we can add them to our listings. If you know of anyone else who would like to receive our weekly updates please email us their details: visit@blackburn.gov.uk