What’s On in Blackburn with Darwen from 4th July to 10th July 2016

Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 4^th July to Sunday, 10^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 31^st August: Somme Exhibition, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Wed – Sat 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 11^th July: Every Man Remembered Statue, to commemorate all those who lost their lives in WW1, in Town Hall Square, King William St.
• Until 30^th July: World War 1 Trail, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Wed –Sat 12-4.45pm
• Until 9^th July: Weird Stuff, An exhibition of strange and unusual objects from the depths of Blackburn Museum’s archives. 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
• 4^th July: Walk the Walk Library Tour, meet Blackburn Library foyer 11am
• 4^th July: “Brothers in Arms”, Film, music, drama & readings of Noel & Christopher Chavasse, twins who served in WW1, Blackburn Cathedral 7.30pm
• 5^th July: Guided Tour Blackburn Cathedral 2pm
• 5^th July: Walk the Walk tour of Hobkirks Sewing Machine Museum, Darwen St. 2pm
• 5^th July: Fairplay Seeing Stars, King Georges Hall 7pm
• 6^th July: Lunchtime Recital by Hans Uwe Hielscher, Germany, at Blackburn Cathedral 1pm
• 7^th July: The Devil’s Purse, Storytelling, music & performance, The Bureau 7.30pm
• 8^th July: Cotton Exchange Tour & Talk, join Alastair Murdock for a tour of the former Apollo Cinema & hear the plans for its redevelopment 11am
• 8^th July: “The Bard at Blackburn” talk by Professor Sir Brian Vickers, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery 2pm (This talk is free but booking is essential 01254 667130)
• 9th July: Get Crafty, Art & Craft Sessions, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery 12 -4pm
• 9^th July: Talon –The Best of The Eagles, Windsor Suite, King Georges Hall 7.30pm
• 9^th July: Summer Gala Concert “The Creation” by Joseph Haydn, Choirs & Community of Blackburn Cathedral 7pm
• 9^th July: “How to be a Man”, performance by Jon Coleman, The Bureau 7.30pm

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
• 6^th July: Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show, Darwen Library Theatre 2pm
• 7^th July: Talbot House – WW1 Drama, Darwen Library Theatre 2pm
• 8th Feb: Dave Sharp, Darwen Library Theatre 8pm
• 9^th July: Darwen Food, Craft & Artisan Festival, Darwen Market & Market Square 10am – 4pm

Other Events around the borough:

• 4^th July: Skyride, Pedal Round the Park, 2 hours cycle ride, meet Witton Park Cycle Centre, 2pm
• 4^th July: Monday Club, Thwaites Empire Theatre 2pm
• 6^th July: Skyride, Towpath Trails, 12 mile cycle ride, meet Witton Park Cycle Centre 10am
• 6^th July: Skyride, Pedal Round the Park, 2 hours cycle ride, meet Witton Park Cycle Centre, 1pm
• 7^th July: Thursday Stress Buster with The Young Weavers, 12 mile cycle ride, Witton Park Car Park 7pm
• 8^th July: Skyride, Pedal Round the Park, 2 hours cycle ride, meet Witton Park Cycle Centre, 1pm
• 8^th & 9^th  July: A Night at the Musicals by Katrina’s Dance Academy, Thwaites Empire Theatre Friday 7pm / Saturday 1pm & 7pm
• 9^th July:  Blackburn Rovers FC Stadium Tour, Ewood Park 11am ( 01254 508110 to book)
• 9^th July: Summer Concert by Blackburn Symphony Orchestra, Croston Theatre, West holme School 7.30pm
• 9th – 10th July: Eid in the Park, Fun Fair, food, stalls, Witton Country Park 12 -8pm
• 9^th & 10^th July: MooFest, live music, food & stalls, Wellybobs Farm, Roman Rd. from 12 noon
• 10^th July: Blackburn United Fun Day, St Mary’s College 11.30am – 5pm
• 10^th July: A Night of Dirty Dancing, Thwaites Empire Theatre 7.30pm

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