What’s On Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th April

Don’t miss our What’s On section for all the best in entertainment across the Fylde coast.

SATURDAY

Theatre and shows

BIRDS OF A FEATHER. Stage version of the tv sitcom with original stars Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Leslie Joseph. Grand Theatre, Church Street, Blackpool. Today, 2.30 and 7.30pm.

HITS LANCASHIRE 21. Youngsters from some of Lancashire’s top dance and theatre schools in another colourful production. Opera House, Church Street, Blackpool. 7pm.

Rock and pop

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PROFESSOR GREEN. The nation’s most distinctive rapper and talented wordsmith. Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool. Doors 7pm.

MELLIA. Blackpool’s fast rising giorl group. North Shore Sports and Social, Cross Street, Blackpool.

Pubs and bars

SOUL AT THE FOUR. Jimmy Scriv and Mick Ellis spinning soul and Motown from vinyl. The No 4, Newton Drive, Blackpool. 8.30pm to late. Admission free.

DJ CAPTAIN GINGER. Afternoon, then Stella Artois and DJ Kieron. The Mardi Gras, Talbot Road, Blackpool.

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THE BLUE PIG ORCHESTRA. The Washington, Topping Street, Blackpool.

HOOKER. Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Queens Promenade, Bispham.

THE STINGRAYS. The Strawberry Gardens, Poulton Street, Fleetwood.

Music

PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRA. Bringing on back the good old days. With or without meal. Sands Venue, Central Promenade, Blackpool.

16 MEN SWINGING. The Devonshire Club, George Street, Blackpool.

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YOUNG MUSICIANS OF THE GUILD. The Young Choirs and Young Singer of the Guild final. Grand Hall, Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston. 7.30pm.

Cabaret

SATURDAY SHOWTIME. Back 2 Back Duo. Plus Mike Rossi. Theatre Bar, Queens Hotel, The Promenade, South Shore.

Social clubs

G & T. Carleton Bowling and Social Club, Maycroft Avenue, Carleton.

SARAH. Stanley Road WMC, Stanley Road, (off Hornby Road), Blackpool.

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DANIEL SHANE AND LAUREN HOPE. Duple Social Club, 96a Bond Street, South Shore.

HELENA. Brun Grove WMC and Institute, 1 Brun Grove (off Ansdell Road), Blackpool.

THE KEYTARS. Hampton Road Social, Off Lytham Road, South Shore.

TONY JAMES. Layton Institute, Westcliffe Drive, Layton.

DOUBLE CLICK. Claremont Conservative Club, Westminster Road, Blackpool.

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JAN MUNRO. Blackpool’s Number One Club, Bloomfield Road, Blackpool.

LEE PATRICK. Bispham Con. Club, Red Bank Road, Bispham.

MARTIN GABRIEL PLUS TREVOR WALLACE. Bloomfield Club, 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool.

DELPHINE. Hotels and Apartments Club, 122 Coronation Street, Blackpool.

ONE VISION. Thornton Cleveleys Royal British Legion, Rough Lea Road, facing Cleveleys Bus Station.

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THE BLUE PIG ORCHESTRA PLUS ELLIE JO. Cleveleys Men’s Club, Slinger Road, Cleveleys.

TONY JORDAN. Brunswick Club, Bethesda Square, Blackpool.

HEATHER DEE. Comrades of the Great War Club (Blackpool) Ltd, 116 Adelaide Street, Blackpool.

TONY M. Knott End WMC, Salisbury Avenue, Knott End.

DAVE BROOKLYN. St Annes Conservative Club, 314 Clifton Drive North, St Annes.

IN THE MOOD. Highfield Road & Rec., 79 Highfield Road, South Shore.

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TONY G FORD. Blackpool Catholic Club, 30 Queen Street, Blackpool.

GEORGIE STARR. Thornton Cleveleys Wings Club. 135, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys.

TERRY ON THE ORGAN. Blackpool RBL Club, 33-39 King Street, Blackpool.

ROY DENNIS. Station Road Social Club, 11 Station Road, South Shore.

Folk and country

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THE CROWN TOP KINGS. Fort San Antone, Great Birchwood Holiday Park, Lytham Road, Warton.

CAPTAIN’S CREW. The Seven Stars, Stalmine. 9pm.

Others

SPRING FUNFAIR. White knuckle rides, children’s sandpit, family rides, food court. Whyndyke Farm, Preston New Road, Marton. Noon to 3pm, 3 to 6pm and 6 to 9pm. Ends, April 29.

SUNDAY

Rock, jazz and pop

ZOUNDS. Post punk legends make a welcome return plus Litterbug, Hated Til Proven and Privileged Few. The Talbot Cub, Milbourne Street, Blackpool. From 7pm.

JAZZ IN THE AFTERNOON. First of a monthly season by Six-In-A-Bar. Classic Jazz Band. The Bourne Poacher, Fleetwood Road North, Thornton. 1 to 3.30pm.

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WHAT IF RUPERT MURDOCH LIKED JAZZ?. Fleetwood born jazz sax star Dan Forshaw with a fusion of Stan Getz, Fran Sinatra, James Brown and Joy Division, Guest, Willie Fluss. Art Deco Cafe, Stanley Park Blackpool. 1pm.

Music

SOUNDS 18 BIG BAND. Monthly session. The Ballroom, North Euston Hotel, The Esplanade, Fleetwood. 8.30pm.

THORNTON CLEVELEYS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT. With special guests the Houghton Weavers. Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood. 7.30pm.

Cabaret

CABARET. Stella Artois (2.30 to 7pm). Maurice Malone and Claire (evening). The Mardi Gras, Talbot Road, Blackpool.

Social clubs

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JAYDON ROBERTS. Duple Social Club, 96a Bond Street, South Shore.

DAVE BELL. Brun Grove WMC and Institute, 1 Brun Grove (off Ansdell Road), Blackpool.

PETE JONES. Hampton Road Social, Off Lytham Road, South Shore.

ASHLEY MORETON. Bispham Con. Club, Red Bank Road, Bispham.

CHELSEA STEVENS (LUNCH), TOM COLLINS (EVE). Bloomfield Club, 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool.

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STEVE LYNX. Thornton Cleveleys Royal British Legion, Rough Lea Road, facing Cleveleys Bus Station.

PAUL STEVENS. Cleveleys Men’s Club, Slinger Road, Cleveleys.

DARREN SHAW. Brunswick Club, Bethesda Square, Blackpool.

TERRY ON THE ORGAN. Blackpool RBL Club, 33-39 King Street, Blackpool.

Folk and country

FOLK AT GILLESPIES. New monthly venture hosted by The Prodigals. Star guest – Anthony John Clarke. Gillespies, Topping Street, Blackpool.

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CAPTAIN’S CREW. The Victoria Bar, North Euston Hoteel, The Esplanade, Fleetwood. 2.30pm.

JONNY HOLLAND. Fort San Antone, Great Birchwood Holiday Park, Lytham Road, Warton. Lunchtime, free admission.

Comedy

STEWART LEE: CARPET REMNANT. Taking stock as a sexless, middle aged man Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester. 7.30pm.

CHRIS RAMSAY: OFFERMATION. Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee.The Studio, The Lowry, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester. 8pm.

Others

SPRING FUNFAIR. White knuckle rides, children’s sandpit, family rides, food court. Whyndyke Farm, Preston New Road, Marton. Noon to 3pm, 3 to 6pm and 6 to 9pm.