Lancashire Evening Post - Out & about Feed

All aboard the Zion Train

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:33:13 GMT

DUB pioneer Neil Perch, the man behind Zion Train, was on his way to a PhD in biochemistry and a career in the pharmaceutical industry, when he saw the legendary Jah Shaka Sound System play.

Think higher this summer in London

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:22:40 GMT

Opened to the public in February this year, Renzo Piano’s 310m-high Shard building is attracting a high volume of visitors; Anish Kapoor’s controversial, spiralling 115m-high Orbit offers a bird’s eye view of the former Olympic Park; and the EDF Energy London Eye still does a roaring trade after an impressive 13 years of operation.

Better Fingers bounce back

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:11:17 GMT

Punk originals Stiff Little Fingers return to Preston’s 53 Degrees tomorrow to keep their promise to replay a show, scrapped at the 11th hour when bassist Ali McMordie fell ill.

See our Caribbean Queen

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:02:53 GMT

A little taste of the Caribbean returns to Preston tomorrow as the city prepares to greet our new Royal Family.

Egyptian balcony kids tour

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:41:04 GMT

Kids get their first chance ever to explore the colourful artworks and experience the highest views in Harris Museum on a special children’s tour of the institution’s amazing Egyptian Balcony.

Maypole fair comes to Preston

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:29:35 GMT

A ‘Maypole fair’ is coming to the New Continental in Preston this Sunday.

Ticket to ride for families

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:11:39 GMT

Get a ticket to ride on this classic omnibus to all your favourite local attractions this weekend.

Drama outside for summer

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:07:49 GMT

Picnics, Pimms and outdoor plays are on their way to Lancashire this summer.

Derian’s Starlight Stroll is off

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:08:40 GMT

Derian House’s Starlight Stroll, which was to take place tomorrow, has sadly had to be cancelled after not enough walkers came forward.

Got Winter Garden memories?

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:04:37 GMT

Anyone with tales about Morecambe Winter Gardens is invited to contribute to a show.

Getting us arty on First Fridays

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:01:32 GMT

Lancaster Arts City needs you!

Strictly back to Ballroom

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:56:11 GMT

The stars of Strictly Come Dancing return to their former home of Blackpool Tower Ballroom as the venue launches An Evening With The Stars tomorrow night.

Ricky brings his Variety show

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:36:35 GMT

A Royle Variety show comes to Blackpool Grand Theatre next Thursday.

A new wave in puppetry

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:15:29 GMT

This beautiful folk tale is said to bring good luck – and it certainly brings entertainment to deaf and hearing impaired children.

Get potted up for the summer

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:05:12 GMT

Get your hanging baskets and plant pots filled up for the summer with the help of Preston park rangers.

Subway Sect to play our city

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:20:47 GMT

Original punk rockers Subway Sect, led by their iconic frontman Vic Goddard, are to make a rare appearance in Preston tomorrow.

Dancers celebrate their talent in city’s festival

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:15:38 GMT

The next generation of dancers show off their skills in Lancaster from tomorrow.

Experience the Rocky Horror show

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:12:48 GMT

Everyone knows the words – and the dance moves – so next Friday is your chance to Sing-a-Long-a the Rocky Horror Picture Show at Lancaster Grand Theatre.

Dancing at high velocity

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:07:48 GMT

See the future of dance in Blackpool this weekend.

For the love of P.G. Wodehouse

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:01:40 GMT

The city’s Playhouse goes Wodehouse next week as Preston Drama Club take on hilarious comedy, Oh Clarence.