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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.

Sat
29

29 Apr 2023 - 29 Apr 2023
Heptonstall Museum
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Culture & Heritage, Talks, Poetry & Literature

Poetry Workshops at the Museum

Friends of Heptonstall Museum are proud to present Poetry workshops from 10am - 12 Noon on   Saturday 29 April with Jodie on the topic of Poetry, Memory & Childhood tickets £15 (£12 concessions). Each of our workshops can accommodate around a dozen students and will offer a unique opportunity for expert tuition in a welcoming

Price: £12 – £15

Sat
29

29 Apr 2023 - 29 Apr 2023
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Music, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

The Diana Ross Story: In The Name of Love

7.30pm The World’s premier show in celebration of Diana Ross and The Supremes! Prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told. A chronological history of hits from a career culminating in over 100 million record sales fronted by two international Diana Ross performers Cheri Jade (The

Price: £28.25

Thu
04

04 May 2023 - 24 May 2023
Open Gallery
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Arts & Crafts, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Galleries & Museums, Galleries & Museums

Spring Art Exhibition at the Open Gallery

4th May – 24th May 2023 Open from Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 4pm, Closed Sundays & Mondays. Free entry. You are invited to see a collection of artworks from over 20 artists exploring the theme ‘Spring’.

Sun
07

07 May 2023 - 07 May 2023
Todmorden Town Hall
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Culture & Heritage

Todmorden Town Hall Tour

Todmorden Town Hall Free Guided Tours Led by Todmorden Town Hall Volunteer Tour Guides First Sunday of the month, March to December 2023, at 2pm. All tours must be pre-booked. Tours last approximately one hour and provide a history of the Grade 1 listed building. (Rooms may be subject to accessibility due to the renovation

Price: Free

Wed
10

10 May 2023 - 10 May 2023
Calderdale Industrial Museum
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Family, Family, Galleries & Museums, Galleries & Museums, Heritage, Talks, Poetry & Literature

Edward Crossley’s Two Very Famous Telescopes

7.30pm A talk by Bryan Harkness The Calderdale Industrial Museum Association talk for May is all about "Edward Crossley's Two Very Famous Telescopes". Edward Crossley took over the running of the family carpet business at only age 27. Edward though had been interested in astronomy from a very young age. It was a very serious

Price: Free – £4

Thu
11

11 May 2023 - 21 May 2023
Artworks
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Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Galleries & Museums, Galleries & Museums

Inter Arts Festival at Artworks

Art & Word Exhibition Thursday  - Sunday 12pm - 4pm Events range from FREE to £5 We are looking forward to showing you our Art & Word Exhibition and meeting some of our Artists who are in the Inter-Arts Festival #invisiblemadevisible #hopefaithbelief. Artists showing work includes: Keiron Higgins, Pixie Biscuit, Skye Shadowlight, Bethany Weaves, Socs,

Price: Free – £5

Fri
12

12 May 2023 - 12 May 2023
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Music, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Hello Again: The Neil Diamond Songbook

7.30pm Join us for the world’s greatest celebration of the life and work of one of the best-selling singer-songwriters of all-time, Neil Diamond. Using evocative imagery, video and narration to enhance the magic, this acclaimed production will take you on a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50-year career. In this exciting live show you’ll

Price: £28.75

Sat
13

13 May 2023 - 13 May 2023
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Music, Theatres & Entertainment, Theatres & Entertainment

Killer Queen

7.30pm Killer Queen have been performing their tribute to Queen's concert since 1993. Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and accurate portrayal of the world's greatest live band have rightfully earned Killer Queen the title of Queen tribute royalty. Thrilling sell-out audiences across the globe from the UK to Moscow, Killer Queen recreates the high energy,

Price: £27.75

Sat
13

13 May 2023 - 20 May 2023
Calderdale Industrial Museum
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Family, Family, Galleries & Museums, Galleries & Museums, Heritage, Talks, Poetry & Literature

Stained Glass Demonstration

10am - 4pm We are delighted to invite master stained glass craftsman Keith Kemp back to the museum after his very interesting sessions in January. On Saturdays 13th and 20th May, he will be demonstrating How to Make a Stained Glass Window. Keith has been making stained glass panels for 39 years, mainly new commissions and repairs

Price: Free – £5

Thu
18

18 May 2023 - 18 May 2023
Heptonstall Museum
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Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Galleries & Museums, Galleries & Museums, Talks, Poetry & Literature

Poetry at the Museum May 2023

May 18th at the Museum 7pm - 9pm Friends of Heptonstall Museum are proud to present a Poetry reading evening with Atar Hadari and Vicky Gatehouse in the atmospheric surroundings of The Old School Room at Heptonstall Museum. Atar's work references his theological interests and learnings and a very unique poetic perspective. Atar will be

Price: £5 – £7

Thu
18

18 May 2023 - 18 May 2023
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, Theatres & Entertainment

Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny 2.0

8pm Recommended age:16+ All New Material for 2022/23 Star of the UK’s most streamed Netflix comedy special of 2021, Jimmy is back on the road and back at the Victoria Theatre Halifax with brand new material for 2023. Jimmy’s show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or

Price: £34.25

Fri
19

19 May 2023 - 19 May 2023
Square Chapel Arts Centre
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Music, Music, Theatres & Entertainment, Theatres & Entertainment

Luke Jackson

Canterbury-based UK singer-songwriter Luke Jackson has been playing live and recording for over 10 years now, steadily developing an enviable reputation for himself in the folk, roots, Americana and acoustic circuits. Between his debut album, 2012’s More Than Boys – produced by the acclaimed Welsh singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph – through to his latest release in 2022 –

Price: £11