What's On Guide WC November 18

Here is our weekly guide to local entertainment.

The Bay International Film Festival

Including independent film screenings, 11 international short film programmes, Q&A sessions with film and TV guests, animation screening and workshop for kids, experimental art house films, documentary films about women, Film forum 'Women in Focus', red carpet awards ceremony, film networking events, community film clubs and three exhibitions.

November 19 to December 1, various venues in Morecambe including The Platform, Reel Cinema, More Music, Arndale Centre, Queen's Market, West End Playhouse, Kings Arms and Johnny's Warehouse Bar

The Borrowers

The Dukes' Christmas show returns with a theatrical adaptation of Mary Norton’s beloved classic tale. Audiences are invited to step into the warmth of a miniature world by joining Arrietty on her quest to understand the family of ‘Human Beans’ that have just moved in upstairs.

Daily from Friday November 22 – December 29 (except Sundays and Christmas Day, various times), The Dukes, Lancaster

James Walsh

The frontman, songwriter and guitarist of Starsailor performs hits from both his solo and band back catalogue.

Friday, November 22, doors 7pm, Kanteena, Lancaster

Friday Salsa

Dance the night away with Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba and more.

Friday November 22 and every Friday, 8.30pm, Los Banditos, Lancaster

Lancaster On Ice

A fixture of the Christmas season in Lancaster, including stalls with food and drink and a Big Wheel, as well as the ice rink surrounding the Queen Victoria Memorial.

Daily from Saturday November 23 – Sunday January 5 (except Christmas Day), Dalton Square, Lancaster

Opera Magic - A Children's Introduction to Opera

Performed by London Festival Opera.  A programme of drama, humour, passion and audience interaction ensuring a positive first time experience at the opera that children will remember forever. Suitable for over 5s.

Saturday, November 23, 11:30am, Winter Gardens, Morecambe

Lancaster Millennium Choir Winter Showcase

With Dominic Downs and soloist David Twizell

Saturday November 23, 7.30pm, Salvation Army Church, Balmoral Road, Morecambe

Lancaster and District Choral Society presents Rossini - Petite Messe Solonelle

With conductor John Perrin, soprano Juliet Montgomery, tenor Liam Forrest, pianist Peter Noke, contralto Rebecca Anderson, bass Aidan Edwards and harmonium from Richard McGregor.

Saturday November 23, Great Hall, Lancaster University. 7.30pm

Lancaster Christmas Lights Switch-On 

Join Greg Lambert, Beyond Bear and the rest of the Beyond team in Market Square as we bring you amazing tributes to Dua Lipa and Take That, plus music from the Howling Clowns, C&C Entertainments and much more! Beginning with the Santa Dash for CancerCare. 

Sunday November 24, afternoon, Market Square, Lancaster