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Saturday 28th January until Saturday 15th April Calderdale Industrial Museum is Open Saturdays 10am - 4pm and also Thursdays in the School Holidays An exhibition of paintings by Howard Priestley. “Ghosts are not people, they are memories. Halifax is haunted by buildings as much as anything. Buildings belong to our past and remind us what

Opening the Wardrobe - The History Wardrobe Collection of Lucy Adlington A unique exhibition celebrating women’s clothes and the stories they tell. This exclusive exhibition features highlights from the private collection of dress historian Lucy Adlington. Lucy runs the History Wardrobe series of costume-in-context presentations, combining history, fashion and tons of fun. The collection spans

Celebrating all things hats! This new exhibition examines the style, function, and symbolism of headwear in British society. Showcasing highlights from the Museum collection and contemporary examples from Yorkshire milliners, the exhibition traces the evolution of the hat from the bonnet and topper of the Nineteenth Century to Royal Ascot and catwalk showstoppers of the

2.15pm A kaleidoscope of grand old prints depicting our “good old town” long ago. Beginning with 17th Century images of the Gibbet, David will move on to a Halifax panorama engraved before the Piece Hall was built, and show images of The Piece Hall.   Rare and unusual images are included, and he will draw on

Running time: 3hrs Teams of rhyming rivals from schools all over Calderdale go head-to-head at the Victoria Theatre Halifax to be crowned Slam Champion. Hosted by World Freestyle Rap Champion Rob Bradley, with a judging panel including poetry slam legend Spoz, accomplished poet Matt Abbott whose work has featured as National Poetry Day titles and local poetry legend Nick

8.30pm Our monthly jazz night & the only jazz night in Halifax, curated by Harry Stobart. Issey Chivers is one of the most exciting new vocal acts to hit the UK jazz scene in recent years. Her beautiful music Melosa Jazz is a 3-5 piece band from Bradford looking to play in Yorkshire/Lancs. Our singer

Join us for another exceptional weekend of films, events, and special guests from 24th -26th March 2023, featuring a host of award-winning and critically-acclaimed international and homegrown films, including three UK premieres. Highlights include Polite Society, Lyra, A Good Person and Blue Jean; three UK premieres; HBFF’s Short Film Competition including Maxine Peake’s short film

8.45pm Mock Tudors with support from GROW Tickets £11

8.30pm Recommended age: 16+ Tickets from: £13.25 Laugh your way into the weekend with the return of the Victoria Theatre Halifax's regular and hugely popular Dick & Liddy's Comedy Club. One of West Yorkshire's premier live comedy shows, Dick & Liddy's Comedy Club has hosted legends of stand up comedy and laughter such as John Bishop,

Diarist. Landowner. Lesbian. Traveller. There are a lot of ways to describe the dynamic Anne Lister.  Visit the West Yorkshire History Centre, Wakefield, for a unique chance to see archival material from the Shibden Hall collection including some of Anne’s famous diaries on display.  Find out about the life of a remarkable woman in her

Shibden Hall and Park will be open (Park open 24/7, but some facilities in the park, such as the café, railway, boating lake, have restricted hours). Tickets must be booked ahead for Shibden Hall. Entry Adult - £8 Family (2 adults and 2 children) - £21.00 Concession (under 16, Over 65 or student) - £5 Infant (under 5)

Halifax Minster will be open for quiet reflection, and refreshments will be available.