What's On Guide WC May 19

Here is our What's On Guide to local entertainment over the next seven days.

Radio Morecambe

DJ Steve Middlesbrough presents the 70s Soul Train.

Tuesday, May 20, from 2pm, The Platform, Morecambe

An Evening with The Guide to the Sands - Michael Wilson

A fascinating evening with King’s Guide to the Sands, with the story behind the inspiring history of the Bay crossings and why they are still going strong today. Raising funds for CancerCare and The Friends of The Platform.

Tuesday, May 20, doors 6:30pm, The Platform, Morecambe

The Tap House Unsigned

Weekly live music from local artists, supported by Beyond Radio.

Wednesday May 21, 7.30pm, The Tap House, Lancaster 

Just Between Ourselves

In perhaps his most emotionally charged play, Alan Ayckbourn masterfully evokes a world of hidden tensions and suppressed hostility. 

Wednesday – Saturday, May 21-24 at 7:30pm, plus Saturday matinee at 2:30pm, The Dukes, Lancaster

Back to Bacharach

Some of the finest West End vocalists, accompanied by the amazing Magic Moments Orchestra, recreate Burt Bacharach’s timeless masterpieces.

Wednesday, May 21, 7:30pm, Lancaster Grand

Charlie Connelly’s Attention all Shipping

The bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster’s hilarious and informative show delves into the history of the forecast and the extraordinary people who made it.

Thursday, May 22, 7:30pm, Lancaster Grand

Sleazy Live

Morecambe's longest running music festival with punk, ska and more! Starting with a launch night at The Exchange in Morecambe on Thursday May 22.

Friday May 23 to Sunday May 25, Johnny's Warehouse Bar and The Warehouse, Marine Road Central, Morecambe

The Swing Commanders

An exciting mix of 1940s classics, boogie-woogie, western swing, 50s jump jazz and more!

Friday, May 23, 7pm, The Platform, Morecambe

Elvis Returns

The ultimate Elvis tribute show.

Friday, May 23, doors 7pm, Kanteena, Lancaster

Jeff Young in conversation with Andrew Barker

The acclaimed screen, stage and radio writer tells tales of his time travelling across Europe in the 1970s, for a special evening in support of Lancaster Music Co-op. Following the conversation, there’ll be sets from local bands Guerrilla Biscuits and The Owlys.

Friday, May 23, 7pm, The Great Hall, Lancaster University

A Night for Nigel Rothwell

Eleven DJs play soul, Motown and Northern tracks in tribute to the much-loved member of the soul music scene.

Friday May 23, 7pm, The Golden Ball, Snatchems

Drag Me To The 80s

A cast of 80s divas bring the spirit of the decade roaring back to life.

Friday, May 23, 7:30pm, Lancaster Grand

Thomas McCarthy

Traditional singing.

Friday, May 23, 7:30pm, Gregson Centre, Lancaster

Esports and Cosplay day

Saturday May 24, noon to 4pm, Winter Gardens, Morecambe

Competitive gaming, a Cosplay competition and much more - free admission.

Fairfield Festival

The free family Fairfield Festival will raise money to maintain Fairfield Playground as well as the nearby Community Orchard and Fairfield Nature Reserve. Beyond Radio will host a line-up of local bands and musicians throughout the day.

Saturday May 24, noon to 8pm, Fairfield Playground, Lancaster

West End Festival

There will be two stages hosting local bands, a walking football competition, a fair, performances by Baybeat Band, face painting, stalls and much more. Peter Pan will be also performed by the West End Players. The slogan this year is 'Bring Your Thing'.

Saturday/Sunday May 24/25, Regent Park, Morecambe, noon to 8pm

Festa Italia

There will be live music - 'Serenading In The Square' - on the Saturday from 7.30pm, with singers Leigh Rhianon Coggins, Stevie Kay, Voce, and making their debut, The Billionaire Trio.

Then on the Sunday across the city centre, from 10.30am, there will be music, dancing from The Dance Hub, street food, displays of supercars and motorcycles, street acts and more across the city.

Saturday/Sunday May 24/25, Market Square, Lancaster

Simon & Garfunkel – Through the Years in Concert

Critically acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest tribute shows.

Saturday, May 24, 7:30pm, Lancaster Grand

Raver Tots

The UK’s leading multi-award-winning family-friendly rave and festival, with music, dance, and fun activities that the whole family will enjoy.

Sunday, May 25, noon, Kanteena, Lancaster

Aled Jones – Full Circle

From a choir boy to a TV broadcaster - after 40 years in the business, the star looks back on his life with a one-man show, that will feature never-before-heard music and career stories.

Sunday, May 25, 7:30pm, Lancaster Grand