What’s on this weekend

Friday

community

National National Media Museum, Bradford

Light Fantastic, exhibits, experiments and games demonstrating the science behind light. Includes story sessions, light writing, magic lantern shows. Free. Book on 0844 8563797 or visit www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk.

Greenhead Park

Trinity Street, Huddersfield.

Miniature railway, 1pm-4pm.

The Mill, Bradford Road, Batley

Hot cross bun hunt, noon-4pm, free. Make a pompom chick in Carole’s Crafts, 11am-3pm, 50p. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

EXHIBITIONS

Smart Gallery, Red Brick Mill, Bradford Road, Batley

Picasso exhibition, Free.

Batley Art Gallery, Market Place

-Dewsbury Arts Group Spring Exhibition 2013, 9.30am-5pm.

-Asma Gora exhibition of paintings.

-An Explosion of Textiles.

Dewsbury Museum, Heckmondwike Road

Malcolm Jones - Making A Mark In Thornhill But Also Elsewhere

The Lounge and Gallery at Matthew’s Coffee House, Market Street, Cleckheaton

Robin Hood’s Bay photography exhibition by Neil Fawcett.

PUBS AND CLUBS

Eastborough WMC

Male vocalist Thomas Marx.

Millbridge WMC

Guitar vocalist Andy Lee Marsh.

The Taproom, Batley

Cosmic Charlie’s Big Mouth Jug Stompers, 8.30pm. Free entry.

THEATRES

Grand Theatre and Howard Assembly Room

Leeds 0844 848 2705

Marti Pellow: The Hope Tour

WALKS

Marsden - North Kirklees Ramblers

Meet Paul and Chris at 10.30am at Huddersfield Rail Station for a 7.5 mile moderate walk. No dogs. 01924 470531.

Saturday

community

National Media Museum, Bradford

Light Fantastic, exhibits, experiments and games demonstrating the science behind light. Includes story sessions, light writing, magic lantern shows. Free. Book on 0844 8563797 or visit www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk.

Greenhead Park, Huddersfield

Miniature railway, 1pm-4pm.

The Mill, Bradford Road, Batley

Make a pompom chick in Carole’s Crafts, 11am-3pm, 50p. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Red House Museum, Gomersal

Easter chick hunt, noon-5pm. House entry fees apply.

Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, Birstall

Easter chick hunt, noon-5pm. House entry fees apply.

EXHIBITIONS

Smart Gallery, Red Brick Mill, Bradford Road, Batley

Picasso exhibition, Free.

Batley Art Gallery, Market Place

- Dewsbury Arts Group Spring Exhibition 2013.

- Asma Gora exhibition of paintings. Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley. Free.

- An Explosion of Textiles. Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley. Free.

Dewsbury Museum, Heckmondwike Road

Malcolm Jones - Making A Mark In Thornhill But Also Elsewhere, exhibition of paintings.

Red House, Oxford Road, Gomersal

Mary Taylor: Strong Minded Woman and Friend of Charlotte Bronte

The Lounge and Gallery at Matthew’s Coffee House, Market Street, Cleckheaton

Robin Hood’s Bay photography exhibition by Neil Fawcett.

MUSIC

Huddersfield Town Hall

Off The Wall - The Music of Pink Floyd. Tickets £19 from www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls or on 01484 223200.

St George’s Hall, Bradford

One Night of Elvis starring Lee Memphis King. Tickets £18-£20 from 01274 432000.

PUBS AND CLUBS

Old Bank WMC, Mirfield

Living the Dream vocal instrumental duo.

Eastborough WMC

Boy girl vocal duo Zodiac.

Central Club, Batley

Vocal entertainer Gayle Adams, 7pm

Comrades Club, Heckmondwike

Britain’s Got Talent star Craig Harper, 8.30pm.

Millbridge WMC

Vocal harmony and guitar trio Carefree.

Dewsbury Socialist Club

Eric the Viaduct

Spangled Bull, Earlsheaton

1940s night with music from the era and supper, 7pm, free.

Batley Irish Democratic League Club

Male vocalist Andy Jay 8.15pm.

Roberttown WMC

Mark James

Audio, Batley

Charity race night in memory of Maurice Barstow, his sister-in-law Pauline and Peter ‘Pinky’ Omerod. All proceeds to Dewsbury and District Hospital’s Rosewood Centre. Doors 7pm. Tombola, raffle and auction. £2 admission.

The Taproom, Batley

The Mavis Seed. 8.30pm. Free entry.

Dewsbury Moor ARLFC

Rock N’ Roll covers, 9pm.

Hartshead Moor WMC

Vocalist Jamie Ansbro

THEATRES

Grand Theatre and Howard Assembly Room

Leeds 0844 848 2705

The Solid Silver 60s Show

Lawrence Batley Theatre

Huddersfield 01484 430528

The Firework Maker’s Daughter by the Opera Group and Opera North

West Yorkshire Playhouse

Leeds 0113 213 7700

Benjamin Zephania and Lemn Sissay in Refugee Boy

Alhambra Theatre

Bradford 01274 432000

Sleeping Beauty

Sunday

community

National Media Museum, Bradford

Light Fantastic, exhibits, experiments and games demonstrating the science behind light. Includes story sessions, light writing, magic lantern shows. Free. Book on 0844 8563797 or visit www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk.

Greenhead Park, Huddersfield

Miniature railway, 1pm-4pm.

The Mill, Bradford Road, Batley

Make a pompom chick in Carole’s Crafts, 11am-3pm, 50p. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Red House Museum, Gomersal

Easter chick hunt, noon-5pm. House entry fees apply.

Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, Birstall

Easter chick hunt, noon-5pm. House entry fees apply.

EXHIBITIONS

Smart Gallery, Red Brick Mill, Bradford Road, Batley

Picasso exhibition, Free.

Batley Art Gallery, Market Place

- Dewsbury Arts Group Spring Exhibition 2013.

- Asma Gora exhibition of paintings. Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley. Free.

- An Explosion of Textiles. Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley. Free.

Dewsbury Museum, Heckmondwike Road

Malcolm Jones - Making A Mark In Thornhill But Also Elsewhere, exhibition of paintings.

Red House, Oxford Road, Gomersal

Mary Taylor: Strong Minded Woman and Friend of Charlotte Bronte

The Lounge and Gallery at Matthew’s Coffee House, Market Street, Cleckheaton

Robin Hood’s Bay photography exhibition by Neil Fawcett.

MUSIC

Huddersfield Town Hall

Off The Wall - The Music of Pink Floyd. Tickets £19 from www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls or on 01484 223200.

St George’s Hall, Bradford

One Night of Elvis starring Lee Memphis King. Tickets £18-£20 from 01274 432000.

PUBS AND CLUBS

Old Bank WMC, Mirfield

Living the Dream vocal instrumental duo.

Eastborough WMC

Boy girl vocal duo Zodiac.

Central Club, Batley

Vocal entertainer Gayle Adams, 7pm

Comrades Club, Heckmondwike

Britain’s Got Talent star Craig Harper, 8.30pm.

Millbridge WMC

Vocal harmony and guitar trio Carefree.

Dewsbury Socialist Club

Eric the Viaduct

Spangled Bull, Earlsheaton

1940s night with music from the era and supper, 7pm, free.

Batley Irish Democratic League Club

Male vocalist Andy Jay 8.15pm.

Roberttown WMC

Mark James

Audio, Batley

Charity race night in memory of Maurice Barstow, his sister-in-law Pauline and Peter ‘Pinky’ Omerod. All proceeds to Dewsbury and District Hospital’s Rosewood Centre. Doors 7pm. Tombola, raffle and auction. £2 admission.

The Taproom, Batley

The Mavis Seed. 8.30pm. Free entry.

Dewsbury Moor ARLFC

Rock N’ Roll covers, 9pm.

Hartshead Moor WMC

Vocalist Jamie Ansbro

THEATRES

Grand Theatre and Howard Assembly Room

Leeds 0844 848 2705

The Solid Silver 60s Show

Lawrence Batley Theatre

Huddersfield 01484 430528

The Firework Maker’s Daughter by the Opera Group and Opera North

West Yorkshire Playhouse

Leeds 0113 213 7700

Benjamin Zephania and Lemn Sissay in Refugee Boy

Alhambra Theatre

Bradford 01274 432000

Sleeping Beauty