Get the latest scoop on concerts and gigs, festivals, family events and everything else that’s happening in Calderdale. Browse our events guide to discover what’s on today, what’s on this weekend, and more things to do this month.
Heptonstall Museum is open Thursday to Sunday 11am till 4:30pm. Our opening exhibition explores the lives of the Cragg Vale Coiners, the notorious band of local counterfeiters who produced fake gold coins in the late 18th century to supplement their small incomes from weaving. On entering the 17c building, the first room brings to life
Linked to the ‘Opening the Wardrobe’ exhibition at Bankfield Museum in 2023, you can enjoy four evening presentations by History Wardrobe. The Frock Shop Thursday 20th April 2023 Fashion shopping in the sixties. Celebrate the decade’s brilliant designs - from mini to maxi - in a riot of Lurex, Bri-nylon, crisp cottons and Crimplene!
Over the past 6 months, 2 artists have been trainees at Everybody Arts. This exhibition acts as a showcase for their work. Afe Bi Yε Esan, 'The Year of Great Misfortune', is an immersive multisensory installation by the artist and lived experience storyteller Adelle A'asante and invites participants to delve deep into the heart of
Door in the Wall Arts Access CIC presents The Museum of Monotropism - an exhibition exploring autistic experience, by embroidery and mixed-media artist Tzipporah Johnston. Booking is required for the artist talk and private view. Please note that the exhibition will be open to the public from 10am on Saturday 23rd March. The Museum of
2pm Red Brick Auditorium Destitute after the death of her Chelsea Pensioner husband, remarkably, 78-year-old Hannah Logan walked to London from Halifax in 1832; Lucy Hamerton recorded much about quirks of life in 19th Century Elland; Southowram-born Caroline Freeman is believed to have been the first Calderdale woman University graduate; and Eileen Nugent from Sowerby
From 2pm Soul, Northern Soul & Modern Soul from Halifax Soul Crew. FREE entry
6pm In the “Tiny Grayston”, with local writer Gaia Holmes Informal, inspirational sessions which look at the work of contemporary writers, drawing on the real and the imagined, responding to writing prompts, and creating original material. This workshop welcomes writers of all abilities and is the perfect opportunity to excessive your creative muscles and put
Join us for a three-hour beginner’s workshop to explore Indian Block Printing. You will be shown techniques and play with a range of different printing blocks and colours and try printing on a variety of materials. Start by experimenting with the products on scrap paper and fabric and as understanding of the products develop, and
6pm - 9pm Curioddity, 8 Southgate, Elland, HX5 0BW Join us for a three-hour beginner’s workshop to explore Indian Block Printing. You will be shown techniques and play with a range of different printing blocks and colours and try printing on a variety of materials. Start by experimenting with the products on scrap paper and
8.15pm It’s back! for the first time since pre Covid. Remember that? The Grayston Music Quiz returns. Expect a mix of music rounds & questions such as ‘Is Ed Sheeran rubbish yes or no’ & a random points scoring. So if you expect a serious quiz this ain't it. Free entry & will throw in
Doors 7pm. 7.30pm Start. Red Brick Auditorium In the aftermath of a global pandemic, comedian and scientist, Ria Lina has had a Riawakening and sees the world differently. In this, her highly anticipated debut tour, Ria tackles the issues of coming out of a global pandemic, the new normal, divorce, dating in a new digital
Feel the energy and witness the foot stomping performance of Two Pianos as they bring you to your feet and have you dancing in the aisles, singing hits from Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, Everly Brothers and more! "Two Pianos are truly awesome rockers!" -