BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wigan Events Guide - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Wigan Events Guide X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wigan Events Guide REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230102T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230102T203000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221219T132035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T132035Z UID:10004313-1672684200-1672691400@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Pottery Night DESCRIPTION:With the help of our ceramicist Emily\, you will be supported through the whole design process. From preparing the raw clay to sculpting your creation and glazing to finally firing your work\, Pottery Night is perfect for beginners or the more seasoned potter who would like a space to get creative. \nAll equipment from tools to glazes and a shared kiln firing is included in the ticket price. Please be aware that you may need at least two sessions to complete one pottery piece. This is to allow for drying time between building and glazing your creations! \nPlease be aware that our pottery night focuses on hand built and not thrown pottery. \nPLEASE NOTE: This session is an 18+ event\, but ages 12+ can attend with a parent or guardian. One ticket is required per person attending. \n  \nWigan STEAM is situated in The Old Courts (https://www.theoldcourts.com/) and the session will be held in the Community Room. Please come to entrance 5 and a member of staff will let you in a few minutes before the start time. Don’t worry if you are late! We will check the door periodically if any attendees are missing. \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/pottery-night/2023-01-02/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/pottery-night.jpg GEO:53.545664;-2.6340963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Courts Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crawford Street:geo:-2.6340963,53.545664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T160000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221219T133802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T133828Z UID:10004331-1673089200-1673107200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Look Photo Biennial DESCRIPTION:Open Eye Gallery and Wigan Council are pleased to announce that the LOOK Photo Biennial will be taking place across different venues in Wigan and Leigh this December 2022. \nThe exhibitions are part of the Open Eye Hub\, a space to champion local voices and collaboration between communities of Wigan and Leigh and the wider photography community based in the UK and beyond. The hub will be a space to share ideas\, bring people together\, and through photography\, explore and communicate the urgent themes and issues of our times. \nWAYS OF LIVING ARCHIVE: SEE CHANGE  \nOpening in the new Horrocks Gallery in Leigh Spinners Mill will be an exhibition of photography from the Ways of Living archive and photography from Wigan & Leigh College Students. A preview of this exhibition will also be on display in the windows of the Castlefield New Art Spaces: Wigan. \nThe show has been co-curated by two local\, early career arts professionals\, Sara Lawlor\, and Hannah Tipping\, working alongside curator Mario Popham and Producer Charlie Booth. As part of their role with the Open Eye Hub\, the Community Fellows researched and selected pieces from the archive that resonated with them and that reflected issues they felt were relevant to local Wigan borough audiences. \nWith the warming world impacting every corner of the globe\, a sea change is necessary in our attitudes to nature and our place within it. One of the challenges of the changing climate is its scale and complexity\, which requires us to connect our everyday lived experience with events unfolding on our screens in distant\, disparate parts of the world. \nThe photographic projects in See Change\, made by artists working in northern Britain and abroad\, emphasises this interconnectedness of climate-based issue. The exhibition shifts the focus from the apocalyptic imagery that makes up much of the media coverage of the issue\, instead directing our gaze towards the quieter stories of people and communities adapting to and anticipating a changing world. \nThe photographic archive was established by Then There Was Us and Open Eye Gallery and was originally produced as an online platform. The archive addressed the urgent issue of climate change and the many ways in which people are adapting to a rapidly changing world. \nArtists exhibiting in the See Change exhibition include: \nSIMON BRAY / KATIE MCCRAW / JOSHUA TURNER / GABRIEL FERNANDEZ / EDWIN HUDDLESTON / CHARLOTTE DOBSON \nArtists from the Wigan & Leigh College with work in the exhibition include: \nMILLY GALLAGHER / LEAH FARRIMOND / PHOEBE BURNS / HANNAH BATE / ALICE BALKWILL / JAMES MCLELLAND / HOLLIE WARHUST \nExhibition opening times:  \nThe Horrocks Gallery will be open from 11am – 4pm\, Wed – Sat each week. It will close for the Christmas holidays on the 18th December 2022 and reopen on 4th January 2023. \nVenues:  \n\nThe Horrocks Gallery\, Leigh Spinners Mill\, Leigh\, WN7 2LB\nCastlefield Gallery New Art Spaces: Wigan\, Grand Arcade\, 23 Crompton Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1BH\n\n  \n\n \n More Info URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/look-photo-biennial/2023-01-07/ LOCATION:The Horrocks Gallery\, Leigh Spinners Mill\, Leigh\, WN7 2LB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Look-photo-biennal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T203000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221219T132832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T133102Z UID:10004328-1673109000-1673123400@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:GIMP FIST | Vomit | MC16 DESCRIPTION:KDS Promotions are delighted to welcome Gimp Fist back to The Boulevard.\nGimp Fist.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/gimpfist\nVomit.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/TinTownrecords\nMC16.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/MC16band\nTickets only £13\nOver 16s event\, Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.\n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/gimp-fist-vomit-mc16/ LOCATION:The Boulevard\, 17A Wallgate\, Wigan\, WN1 1LD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/gimp-fist.jpg GEO:53.5453535;-2.6321352 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Boulevard 17A Wallgate Wigan WN1 1LD United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17A Wallgate:geo:-2.6321352,53.5453535 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T220000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221219T132949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T132949Z UID:10004329-1673119800-1673128800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Rob Jones DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to enjoy free live music\, every Friday & Saturday in the Bailiff Bar. Grab a drink and bask in the great ambience of our local artists. \nSaturday 7th January\, we’re excited to welcome Rob Jones \nLocal singer-songwriter Rob Jones returns to the Bailiff Bar.  \nHe’ll be playing a fine selection of rock and Indie belters… with a few of his own original tracks thrown in for good measure too.  \n Rob’s upbeat and energetic style of performance covers music from across the decades from old favourites through to new classics\, all delivered with his fantastic\, powerful vocals.  \n  URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/rob-jones/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Baliff-Bar.jpg GEO:53.545664;-2.6340963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Courts Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crawford Street:geo:-2.6340963,53.545664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T223000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221219T132530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T132530Z UID:10004327-1673119800-1673130600@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Roxy Magic DESCRIPTION:An Evening Celebrating the Music of Roxy Music & Bryan Ferry as performed by Roxy Magic. \nFormed in 2004\, ROXY MAGIC lovingly recreate four decades of incredible music: from art school retrofuturism\, to classic standards via sophisticated\, adult-oriented rock. Their aim is to give the audience a fabulously entertaining evening and with a great combination of high quality musicianship and a wonderful Bryan Ferry look and sound-alike in Kevin Hackett\, ROXY MAGIC will never fail to impress. You will be transported back through time with the Kings of Cool – Slick back that hair and get ready to Dance Away! \nTickets from £12 in advance & £15 on the door. \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/roxy-magic/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/roxy-magic.jpg GEO:53.545664;-2.6340963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Courts Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crawford Street:geo:-2.6340963,53.545664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230109T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230109T203000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221219T132035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T132035Z UID:10004314-1673289000-1673296200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Pottery Night DESCRIPTION:With the help of our ceramicist Emily\, you will be supported through the whole design process. From preparing the raw clay to sculpting your creation and glazing to finally firing your work\, Pottery Night is perfect for beginners or the more seasoned potter who would like a space to get creative. \nAll equipment from tools to glazes and a shared kiln firing is included in the ticket price. Please be aware that you may need at least two sessions to complete one pottery piece. This is to allow for drying time between building and glazing your creations! \nPlease be aware that our pottery night focuses on hand built and not thrown pottery. \nPLEASE NOTE: This session is an 18+ event\, but ages 12+ can attend with a parent or guardian. One ticket is required per person attending. \n  \nWigan STEAM is situated in The Old Courts (https://www.theoldcourts.com/) and the session will be held in the Community Room. Please come to entrance 5 and a member of staff will let you in a few minutes before the start time. Don’t worry if you are late! We will check the door periodically if any attendees are missing. \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/pottery-night/2023-01-09/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/pottery-night.jpg GEO:53.545664;-2.6340963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Courts Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crawford Street:geo:-2.6340963,53.545664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230111T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230111T210000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221219T133126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T133126Z UID:10004330-1673463600-1673470800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Shakespeare’s Fool DESCRIPTION:Will ‘Cavaliero’ Kempe was one of the finest performers of the Elizabethan age. Gentleman player\, juggling jester\, headmaster of Morris dancers and London’s finest clown\, until…he fell out with Will ‘git face’ Shakespeare. \nKempe died alone and poverty stricken\, not very far from the original Globe Theatre\, of which he was an original shareholder and faded into obscurity. A world away from his former life having supposedly originated some of literature’s best-known characters\, including Bottom\, Dogberry\, and Falstaff. \nJoin Cavaliero Kempe as he gives his final performance to an audience of a mouse and a marrote\, and tells us what really happened between him and William Shakespeare. A bittersweet tale\, told by an idiot. \nThe play premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2021 at theSpaceUK @Symposium Hall and returned to the Fringe in 2022 and received rave reviews from audience and critics alike at both runs. URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/shakespeares-fool/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre & Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/shakespere.jpg GEO:53.545664;-2.6340963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Courts Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crawford Street:geo:-2.6340963,53.545664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230112T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230112T223000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221219T134317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T134340Z UID:10004348-1673551800-1673562600@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Ed Cosens DESCRIPTION:Ed Cosens brings his beautiful heartfelt songs and vocals to the fabulous Old Courts Theatre. Performing a stripped back acoustic and very intimate show\, Ed – who is best known for his work with Sheffield band Reverend and the Makers – will be performing songs from his critically acclaimed debut album ‘FortuneFavours’ as well as new songs from his forthcoming record. Definitely one not to be missed. \n\n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/ed-cosens/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ed-cosens.jpg GEO:53.545664;-2.6340963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Courts Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crawford Street:geo:-2.6340963,53.545664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230113T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230113T220000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221219T134141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T134141Z UID:10004347-1673638200-1673647200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Andy Mack + Tom Byrom DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to enjoy free live music\, every Friday & Saturday in the Bailiff Bar. Grab a drink and bask in the great ambience of our local artists. \nFriday 13th January we present Andy Mack + Tom Byrom  \nAndy Mack \nSOLO ACOUSTIC HUMAN JUKEBOX – ECLECTIC ECCENTRIC EXCELLENCE  \nAndy Mack Is a fantastic solo acoustic artist\, he brings a high energy with his human jukebox performances. Trending on tiktok for his #Andysrequests\, here to sing anything you like Andy will be sure to bring an eclectic\, eccentric excellence to the bailiff bar.   \nTom Byrom \nGet down to the Bailiff Bar for brilliant live music from talented local musician and fantastic vocalist Tom Byrom – he’ll be playing a mix of up-beat feel good covers and some of his own original material. Tom is influenced by music from many genres including jazz\, blues and pop\, and his biggest song writing influences are Stevie Wonder\, Elton John and Billy Joel  \n  URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/andy-mack-tom-byrom/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Baliff-Bar.jpg GEO:53.545664;-2.6340963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Courts Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crawford Street:geo:-2.6340963,53.545664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230114T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230114T160000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221219T133802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T133828Z UID:10004332-1673694000-1673712000@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Look Photo Biennial DESCRIPTION:Open Eye Gallery and Wigan Council are pleased to announce that the LOOK Photo Biennial will be taking place across different venues in Wigan and Leigh this December 2022. \nThe exhibitions are part of the Open Eye Hub\, a space to champion local voices and collaboration between communities of Wigan and Leigh and the wider photography community based in the UK and beyond. The hub will be a space to share ideas\, bring people together\, and through photography\, explore and communicate the urgent themes and issues of our times. \nWAYS OF LIVING ARCHIVE: SEE CHANGE  \nOpening in the new Horrocks Gallery in Leigh Spinners Mill will be an exhibition of photography from the Ways of Living archive and photography from Wigan & Leigh College Students. A preview of this exhibition will also be on display in the windows of the Castlefield New Art Spaces: Wigan. \nThe show has been co-curated by two local\, early career arts professionals\, Sara Lawlor\, and Hannah Tipping\, working alongside curator Mario Popham and Producer Charlie Booth. As part of their role with the Open Eye Hub\, the Community Fellows researched and selected pieces from the archive that resonated with them and that reflected issues they felt were relevant to local Wigan borough audiences. \nWith the warming world impacting every corner of the globe\, a sea change is necessary in our attitudes to nature and our place within it. One of the challenges of the changing climate is its scale and complexity\, which requires us to connect our everyday lived experience with events unfolding on our screens in distant\, disparate parts of the world. \nThe photographic projects in See Change\, made by artists working in northern Britain and abroad\, emphasises this interconnectedness of climate-based issue. The exhibition shifts the focus from the apocalyptic imagery that makes up much of the media coverage of the issue\, instead directing our gaze towards the quieter stories of people and communities adapting to and anticipating a changing world. \nThe photographic archive was established by Then There Was Us and Open Eye Gallery and was originally produced as an online platform. The archive addressed the urgent issue of climate change and the many ways in which people are adapting to a rapidly changing world. \nArtists exhibiting in the See Change exhibition include: \nSIMON BRAY / KATIE MCCRAW / JOSHUA TURNER / GABRIEL FERNANDEZ / EDWIN HUDDLESTON / CHARLOTTE DOBSON \nArtists from the Wigan & Leigh College with work in the exhibition include: \nMILLY GALLAGHER / LEAH FARRIMOND / PHOEBE BURNS / HANNAH BATE / ALICE BALKWILL / JAMES MCLELLAND / HOLLIE WARHUST \nExhibition opening times:  \nThe Horrocks Gallery will be open from 11am – 4pm\, Wed – Sat each week. It will close for the Christmas holidays on the 18th December 2022 and reopen on 4th January 2023. \nVenues:  \n\nThe Horrocks Gallery\, Leigh Spinners Mill\, Leigh\, WN7 2LB\nCastlefield Gallery New Art Spaces: Wigan\, Grand Arcade\, 23 Crompton Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1BH\n\n  \n\n \n More Info URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/look-photo-biennial/2023-01-14/ LOCATION:The Horrocks Gallery\, Leigh Spinners Mill\, Leigh\, WN7 2LB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Look-photo-biennal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230115T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230115T170000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20230105T121254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T121254Z UID:10004351-1673794800-1673802000@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Megaslam 2023 Live Tour: WIGAN DESCRIPTION:The #1 Live Experience for Families – Megaslam is back for it’s huge 2023 Live Tour! \nTaking place in locations around the United Kingdom\, Isle Of Man & Republic Of Ireland\, the 2023 Live Tour will feature your favourite Megaslam stars and some brand new ones in this 2 hour family entertainment spectacular! \nMegaslam\, established in 2009 is The #1 Live Experience for Families\, presenting hundreds of events each year\, our live show provides families around the United Kingdom with a fully interactive and action-packed experience! \nTHE ULTIMATE BATTLE – WHO WILL WIN?! \nTeam Megaslam take on Team Nasty in a series of high-energy matches\, designed to get the little ones out of their seats and cheering on their favourites! \nIn 2023 – Get ready to enter the world of Megaslam\, take your seat and join thousands of fans each year as you witness The #1 Live Experience for Families! \n\n \n tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/megaslam-2023-live-tour-wigan/ LOCATION:DW Stadium\, Loire Dr\, Robin Park\, Wigan\, WN5 0UH\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/megaslam.jpg GEO:53.545166;-2.6540469 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DW Stadium Loire Dr Robin Park Wigan WN5 0UH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Loire Dr\, Robin Park:geo:-2.6540469,53.545166 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230116T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230116T203000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221219T132035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T132035Z UID:10004315-1673893800-1673901000@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Pottery Night DESCRIPTION:With the help of our ceramicist Emily\, you will be supported through the whole design process. From preparing the raw clay to sculpting your creation and glazing to finally firing your work\, Pottery Night is perfect for beginners or the more seasoned potter who would like a space to get creative. \nAll equipment from tools to glazes and a shared kiln firing is included in the ticket price. Please be aware that you may need at least two sessions to complete one pottery piece. This is to allow for drying time between building and glazing your creations! \nPlease be aware that our pottery night focuses on hand built and not thrown pottery. \nPLEASE NOTE: This session is an 18+ event\, but ages 12+ can attend with a parent or guardian. One ticket is required per person attending. \n  \nWigan STEAM is situated in The Old Courts (https://www.theoldcourts.com/) and the session will be held in the Community Room. Please come to entrance 5 and a member of staff will let you in a few minutes before the start time. Don’t worry if you are late! We will check the door periodically if any attendees are missing. \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/pottery-night/2023-01-16/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/pottery-night.jpg GEO:53.545664;-2.6340963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Courts Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crawford Street:geo:-2.6340963,53.545664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T210000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20230117T142257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T142257Z UID:10004355-1674068400-1674075600@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Looking for me Friend DESCRIPTION:A funny and touching tribute to this much loved and sorely missed national treasure. \nWritten and performed by BBC1’s All Together Now star\, Paulus\, (‘King of Cabaret’\, The Stage) this brand-new show sees him in a fresh light as a lifelong fan and devotee of the Queen of Comedy. \nCelebrate her unforgettable characters\, songs and sketches and the power of friendships forged through laughter. From Mrs. Overall to Barry & Freda\, everyone is there. The only thing that’s missing is you. \nDirected by Sarah-Louise Young (An Evening Without Kate Bush) and with Michael Roulston (Fascinating Aida) on the piano. \n‘If you are a fan of Wood\, or simply feel the need for some uplifting\, live entertainment\, then this is a must see (4 Stars)’ Musical Theatre Review. \n‘Paulus is incredible. His voice and diction are amazing’ That Stagey Blog. \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/looking-for-me-friend/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre & Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/looking-for-me-friend.jpg GEO:53.545664;-2.6340963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Courts Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crawford Street:geo:-2.6340963,53.545664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230120T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230120T220000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20230117T142350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T142350Z UID:10004356-1674243000-1674252000@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Sarah Hardman DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to enjoy free live music\, every Friday & Saturday in the Bailiff Bar. Grab a drink and bask in the great ambience of our local artists. \nFriday 20th January we’ll be welcoming Sarah Hardman to help us get through the last of the January blues \nSarah Hardman \nShe’s a super talented musician as well as being a top Wigan girl through and through. Sarah hopes to have you up and dancing with a lively mix of covers (KT Tunstall\, Amy Macdonald\, Fleetwood Mac to name a few) and a few originals thrown in too. URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/sarah-hardman/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Baliff-Bar.jpg GEO:53.545664;-2.6340963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Courts Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crawford Street:geo:-2.6340963,53.545664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230120T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230120T223000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20230117T142638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T142638Z UID:10004358-1674243000-1674253800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:The Style Councillors DESCRIPTION:The Style Council epitomised Paul Weller’s transition from out-and-out mod\, punk\, angsty frontman into the further considered and utterly accomplished songwriter we saw with The Style Council. Formed in 2013 by Darren Fletcher (Paul Weller) and Steve Hayes (Mick Talbot)\, The Style Councillors have quickly built a loyal fanbase for the group which was Paul Weller’s home for the majority of the 1980’s and where he wrote some of his finest songs. Dani Clay (Dee C. Lee) and Craig Read (Steve White) are joined by the Bad Manners Horn Section and a stellar line up of musicians hell-bent on recreating the sound of The Style Council. \nSupport on the night is courtesy of Wiganner Rik Jones. With an incredible following due to his Kelly Jones-esque vocals and several acclaimed original albums under his belt\, Rik is a truly engaging storyteller\, take it from us\, you WILL love Rik. URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/the-style-councillors/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/style-councillors.jpg GEO:53.545664;-2.6340963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Courts Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crawford Street:geo:-2.6340963,53.545664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230121T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230121T150000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20230117T145735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T145735Z UID:10004360-1674298800-1674313200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Weekend Events at Wigan Market DESCRIPTION:We’ve got some amazing events coming up in the next few months here at Wigan Market \n\n\nWe’ve compiled them into this post so it’s easy for everyone to check what’s on\, and when • Events are 11am-3pm (except Craft Fair) and all events are FREE and full of fun for all the family!\n\n\nJanuary 21st Lantern & Craft Workshop for the celebration of Chinese New Year \nJanuary 28th World storytelling week\, free face painting\n\nFeb 4th Craft Market\nFeb 11th Free kids crafts for valentines day\nFeb 25th Superheros and princesses free kids face painting\nMarch 4th Craft Market\nMarch 11 Wild Animals free face painting\nMarch 18th Mother’s day kids crafts\nApril 1st Craft Market\nApril 8th Bunny makeovers\, free kids face painting\nApril 22nd Pipa the Pirate kids activity day URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/weekend-events-at-wigan-market/2023-01-21/ LOCATION:Wigan Market\, Wigan\, WN1 1PX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/wigan-market.jpg GEO:53.548833;-2.632385 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230121T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230121T160000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221219T133802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T133828Z UID:10004333-1674298800-1674316800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Look Photo Biennial DESCRIPTION:Open Eye Gallery and Wigan Council are pleased to announce that the LOOK Photo Biennial will be taking place across different venues in Wigan and Leigh this December 2022. \nThe exhibitions are part of the Open Eye Hub\, a space to champion local voices and collaboration between communities of Wigan and Leigh and the wider photography community based in the UK and beyond. The hub will be a space to share ideas\, bring people together\, and through photography\, explore and communicate the urgent themes and issues of our times. \nWAYS OF LIVING ARCHIVE: SEE CHANGE  \nOpening in the new Horrocks Gallery in Leigh Spinners Mill will be an exhibition of photography from the Ways of Living archive and photography from Wigan & Leigh College Students. A preview of this exhibition will also be on display in the windows of the Castlefield New Art Spaces: Wigan. \nThe show has been co-curated by two local\, early career arts professionals\, Sara Lawlor\, and Hannah Tipping\, working alongside curator Mario Popham and Producer Charlie Booth. As part of their role with the Open Eye Hub\, the Community Fellows researched and selected pieces from the archive that resonated with them and that reflected issues they felt were relevant to local Wigan borough audiences. \nWith the warming world impacting every corner of the globe\, a sea change is necessary in our attitudes to nature and our place within it. One of the challenges of the changing climate is its scale and complexity\, which requires us to connect our everyday lived experience with events unfolding on our screens in distant\, disparate parts of the world. \nThe photographic projects in See Change\, made by artists working in northern Britain and abroad\, emphasises this interconnectedness of climate-based issue. The exhibition shifts the focus from the apocalyptic imagery that makes up much of the media coverage of the issue\, instead directing our gaze towards the quieter stories of people and communities adapting to and anticipating a changing world. \nThe photographic archive was established by Then There Was Us and Open Eye Gallery and was originally produced as an online platform. The archive addressed the urgent issue of climate change and the many ways in which people are adapting to a rapidly changing world. \nArtists exhibiting in the See Change exhibition include: \nSIMON BRAY / KATIE MCCRAW / JOSHUA TURNER / GABRIEL FERNANDEZ / EDWIN HUDDLESTON / CHARLOTTE DOBSON \nArtists from the Wigan & Leigh College with work in the exhibition include: \nMILLY GALLAGHER / LEAH FARRIMOND / PHOEBE BURNS / HANNAH BATE / ALICE BALKWILL / JAMES MCLELLAND / HOLLIE WARHUST \nExhibition opening times:  \nThe Horrocks Gallery will be open from 11am – 4pm\, Wed – Sat each week. It will close for the Christmas holidays on the 18th December 2022 and reopen on 4th January 2023. \nVenues:  \n\nThe Horrocks Gallery\, Leigh Spinners Mill\, Leigh\, WN7 2LB\nCastlefield Gallery New Art Spaces: Wigan\, Grand Arcade\, 23 Crompton Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1BH\n\n  \n\n \n More Info URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/look-photo-biennial/2023-01-21/ LOCATION:The Horrocks Gallery\, Leigh Spinners Mill\, Leigh\, WN7 2LB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Look-photo-biennal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230121T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230121T200000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20230105T120332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T120332Z UID:10004349-1674309600-1674331200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Punk Fest 7 - Drongos For Europe | Knock Off | The Liarbilitys | The Eddies | Biteback | The Sewer Cats DESCRIPTION:KDS Promotions are delighted to host our 7th PunkFest at The Boulevard Wigan.\nDoors open 14.00\nDrongos For Europe. 19.05 – 20.00\nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063625418421\nKnock Off. 18.05 – 18.45\nhttps://www.facebook.com/knockoffpunkband\nThe Liarbilitys. 17.05 – 17.45\nhttps://www.facebook.com/theliarbilitys\nThe Eddies. 16.05 – 16.45\nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063752342140\nBiteback. 15.15 – 15.45\nhttps://www.facebook.com/BITE-BACK-1569109506696866/\nThe Sewer Cats. 14.30 – 15.00\nhttps://www.facebook.com/thesewercatsband/\nTickets only £15 or £18 on the door!\n\nOver 16s Event\, Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.\n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/punk-fest-7-drongos-for-europe-knock-off-the-liarbilitys-the-eddies-biteback-the-sewer-cats/ LOCATION:The Boulevard\, 17A Wallgate\, Wigan\, WN1 1LD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/punk-fest7.jpg GEO:53.5453535;-2.6321352 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Boulevard 17A Wallgate Wigan WN1 1LD United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17A Wallgate:geo:-2.6321352,53.5453535 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230121T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230121T160000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20230117T143414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T143414Z UID:10004359-1674311400-1674316800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:The Bluebird DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Maeterlinck’s Bluebird\, this show raises important philosophical questions for children & adults within a compelling\, interactive quest adventure. \nWhat is the bluebird and where could it be hiding? In the Land of Memory\, the Future\, the Land of Luxury\, or has it flown to the Land of Night? Or have we simply lost the ability to see or hear it? \nThe audience need to discover their own answers helped by plenty of theatrical magic. \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/the-bluebird/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre & Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/the-blueblird.jpg GEO:53.545664;-2.6340963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Courts Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crawford Street:geo:-2.6340963,53.545664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230121T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230121T220000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20230117T142439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T142439Z UID:10004357-1674329400-1674338400@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Victoria Oxley DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to enjoy free live music\, every Friday & Saturday in the Bailiff Bar. Grab a drink and bask in the great ambience of our local artists. \nSaturday 21st January Victoria Oxley takes the Bailiff stage! \nVictoria Oxley \nVictoria Oxley is a great upbeat acoustic act with a mix current songs and old favourites! Vicky plays all round the north west\, but played her very first gig here in Wigan – so it’s always great to come back to where it started! URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/victoria-oxley/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Baliff-Bar.jpg GEO:53.545664;-2.6340963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Courts Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crawford Street:geo:-2.6340963,53.545664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230122T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230122T150000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20230122T091708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T091727Z UID:10004383-1674390600-1674399600@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Dr Diablo and His Amazing Circus Sideshow DESCRIPTION:MESMERISING. CAPTIVATING. WIERD AND WONDERFUL. \nCOME SEE DR DIABLO AND HIS AMAZING CIRCUS SIDESHOW. \n  \nFREE. This Sunday\, January 22nd. \n  \nA daredevil show including Fire Eating. The Bed of Nails. Escapology. And much much more. The kids will love this. \n  \nPerformances at 12.30pm. 1.30pm and 2.30pm. From the Event Field. \n  \nDon’t forget – that this weekend Adults go FREE on our Woodland Adventure Golf Course. (Terms: 1 Adult Free with every full paying child). \n  \nHAIGH WOODLAND PARK. \nGREAT FUN. GREAT VALUE. GREAT OUTDOORS.TOMORROW. URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/dr-diablo-and-his-amszing-circus-sideshow/ LOCATION:Haigh Woodland Park\, School Lane\, Wigan\, WN2 1PE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/FB_IMG_1674378788188.jpg GEO:53.5746149;-2.6112051 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Haigh Woodland Park School Lane Wigan WN2 1PE United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=School Lane:geo:-2.6112051,53.5746149 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230123T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230123T203000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221219T132035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T132035Z UID:10004316-1674498600-1674505800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Pottery Night DESCRIPTION:With the help of our ceramicist Emily\, you will be supported through the whole design process. From preparing the raw clay to sculpting your creation and glazing to finally firing your work\, Pottery Night is perfect for beginners or the more seasoned potter who would like a space to get creative. \nAll equipment from tools to glazes and a shared kiln firing is included in the ticket price. Please be aware that you may need at least two sessions to complete one pottery piece. This is to allow for drying time between building and glazing your creations! \nPlease be aware that our pottery night focuses on hand built and not thrown pottery. \nPLEASE NOTE: This session is an 18+ event\, but ages 12+ can attend with a parent or guardian. One ticket is required per person attending. \n  \nWigan STEAM is situated in The Old Courts (https://www.theoldcourts.com/) and the session will be held in the Community Room. Please come to entrance 5 and a member of staff will let you in a few minutes before the start time. Don’t worry if you are late! We will check the door periodically if any attendees are missing. \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/pottery-night/2023-01-23/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/pottery-night.jpg GEO:53.545664;-2.6340963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Courts Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crawford Street:geo:-2.6340963,53.545664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T190000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221114T140245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T140245Z UID:10003797-1674579600-1674586800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Artist Drop In DESCRIPTION:Are you performer\, writer\, creative practitioner in Wigan? Do you want a space to meet up with other artists? \nOur new monthly drop in sessions will be a supportive environment to share ideas and build connections with other creative practitioners in the area. Open to all artists\, whatever your experience or discipline. \nDrop-ins will vary – expect networking activity\, guest facilitators and platforms for local artists. There will be both in-person and online options\, with no commitment required. \nFor this first session\, the Producing team will run through the upcoming opportunities & roles coming up at The Old Courts\, then facilitate some conversation with a focus on designing future drop-in sessions. \nIn person sessions are hosted in our accessible Community Space with some light refreshments provided. Online sessions will be hosted on Zoom. \nONLINE DATES\nTue 6 Dec 12:00 – 13:30\nTue 17 Jan 12:00 – 13:30\nTue 21 Feb 12:00 – 13:30 \nTo book onto an online session\, please email laurenb@theoldcourts.com \nIN PERSON DATES\nTue 29 Nov 5:00pm – 7:00pm\nTue 13 Dec 5:00pm – 7:00pm\nTue 24 Jan 5:00pm – 7:00pm\nTue 28 Feb 5:00pm – 7:00pm \nTo book an in-person session\, click the ‘buy ticket’ link above (p.s. tickets are free\, it is just limited capacity!) \nIf you have any access requirements\, please contact Lauren on laurenb@theoldcourts.com \nWe hope to see you soon! \n\n \n Register URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/artist-drop-in/2023-01-24/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/artist-drop-in.jpg GEO:53.545664;-2.6340963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Courts Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crawford Street:geo:-2.6340963,53.545664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T213000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221219T134050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T134050Z UID:10004336-1674675000-1674682200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Spring and Port Wine DESCRIPTION:It Takes A Lifetime To Raise A Family And A Weekend To Lose The Lot! \nThe Crompton’s live in Bolton in the 1960s. The family peace is shattered when the two generations clash. An incident during a family meal causes explosive and often comical moments \nThis amateur production is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD a Concord Theatrical Company \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/spring-and-port-wine/2023-01-25/ LOCATION:Wigan Little Theatre\, 44 Crompton St\, Wigan\, WN1 3SL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre & Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/spring-and-port-wine.jpg GEO:53.5472094;-2.6276372 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigan Little Theatre 44 Crompton St Wigan WN1 3SL United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=44 Crompton St:geo:-2.6276372,53.5472094 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230126T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230126T213000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221219T134050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T134050Z UID:10004337-1674761400-1674768600@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Spring and Port Wine DESCRIPTION:It Takes A Lifetime To Raise A Family And A Weekend To Lose The Lot! \nThe Crompton’s live in Bolton in the 1960s. The family peace is shattered when the two generations clash. An incident during a family meal causes explosive and often comical moments \nThis amateur production is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD a Concord Theatrical Company \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/spring-and-port-wine/2023-01-26/ LOCATION:Wigan Little Theatre\, 44 Crompton St\, Wigan\, WN1 3SL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre & Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/spring-and-port-wine.jpg GEO:53.5472094;-2.6276372 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigan Little Theatre 44 Crompton St Wigan WN1 3SL United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=44 Crompton St:geo:-2.6276372,53.5472094 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230126T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230126T223000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221219T130504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T130504Z UID:10004285-1674763200-1674772200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Vinyl Vibes DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 4th Thursday of every month for Vinyl Vibes for our regular Bailiff Bar gathering for lovers of all things VINYL \nHost\, Haden Boardman\, will spin records across genres of a selected classic album. We encourage you to bring your favourite records\, LP or singles to play on the night! Or just head down and come relax with a pint in great company. \nThis month\, we’re doing something a little different\, instead of a classic album\, we’ll be bringing you a Classic 80s night with a mix of classic albums and classic singles form the classic pop decade! \n8-10.30 pm \, Free entry\, feel good. URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/vinyl-vibes/2023-01-26/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/vinyl-vibes-min.jpg GEO:53.545664;-2.6340963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Courts Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crawford Street:geo:-2.6340963,53.545664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T210000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20230126T132359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T132359Z UID:10004394-1674846000-1674853200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Everything is Memory DESCRIPTION:Derek Boak’s solo exhibition ‘Everything is Memory’ opens at our gallery this Friday 27th January 7-9pm.\n\n\nAll welcome\n\n\nDerek’s work is referenced from experiencing places\, surfaces\, discarded items and the ever-changing light and weather. From this\, he uses a variety of media to build surfaces which attemptt to capture some fleeting memory of these encounters.\n\n\nDerek Boak works in Southport. He taught in secondary and sixth-form education for nearly forty years\, encouraging students to work with local and national artists through studio practice.\n\nIn 1993\, he was the team coordinator for Anthony Gormley during the creation of ‘Field for the British Isles\, installing the work at Tate Liverpool and St. Helens College.\n\nHe became a Manchester Academy of Fine Arts member in 2004\, serving on its council for four years and continues to exhibit with them regularly. URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/everything-is-memory/ LOCATION:Cross Street Gallery\, Cross Street\, Standish\, Wigan\, WN6 0HQ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/derek-boak.jpg GEO:53.5861856;-2.6622974 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cross Street Gallery Cross Street Standish Wigan WN6 0HQ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cross Street:geo:-2.6622974,53.5861856 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T233000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20230126T131022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T131022Z UID:10004389-1674846000-1674862200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Friday Night Live: Tigers and Flies\, Shackites\, Pleasure Island & Strangerz DESCRIPTION:Our Friday Night Live is back for 2023 and were starting off with a bang! An exciting platform for emerging and local musicians to showcase their talents. \nTigers and Flies are rich in performance experience\, you can find their full album on Spotify with an vast collection of songs which we cannot wait to bring some of that sounds to life on our stage! \nIn case you missed out on the last one Shackites are BACK! This crowd-pleasing band never fail to get a venue bouncing! \nPleasure Island aka Liverpool-based duo Sean Ekins (guitar\, vocals) and Sam Pierpoint (drums) make kinetic\, cerebral indie-rock for bodies and minds in these post-Brexit\, post-Covid\, whatever’s-next times. \nDon’t be a stranger to this new Punk band\, as Strangerz are set to take the stage\, with their new single Shut Up\, along with many more beats. This band are gaining momentum with crowds all across the North\, we’re buzzing to give them a warm Wigan welcome! \nStage Times \nTigers and Flies – 7:30 – 8:15\nShackites – 8:30 – 9:15\nPleasure Island – 9:30 – 10:15\nStrangerz – 10:30 – 11:15 \n  \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/friday-night-live-tigers-and-flies-shackites-pleasure-island-strangerz/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/friday-nightlive.jpg GEO:53.545664;-2.6340963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Old Courts Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crawford Street:geo:-2.6340963,53.545664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T213000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20221219T134050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T134050Z UID:10004338-1674847800-1674855000@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Spring and Port Wine DESCRIPTION:It Takes A Lifetime To Raise A Family And A Weekend To Lose The Lot! \nThe Crompton’s live in Bolton in the 1960s. The family peace is shattered when the two generations clash. An incident during a family meal causes explosive and often comical moments \nThis amateur production is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD a Concord Theatrical Company \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/spring-and-port-wine/2023-01-27/ LOCATION:Wigan Little Theatre\, 44 Crompton St\, Wigan\, WN1 3SL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre & Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/spring-and-port-wine.jpg GEO:53.5472094;-2.6276372 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigan Little Theatre 44 Crompton St Wigan WN1 3SL United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=44 Crompton St:geo:-2.6276372,53.5472094 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T220000 DTSTAMP:20240502T212741 CREATED:20230117T141825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T141825Z UID:10004353-1674847800-1674856800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Brother | Citizens Of Intel | Vardy Band | The Surgeiacs DESCRIPTION:Local rock/indie/blues band Brother will be headlining for us and it’s their first headline of the year\, male and female lead singers works really well along with bluesy guitar tones and bassy vibes.\nCitizens of Intel are a young band who have played some ace sets for us in the past\, they called it quits at one point but with so much talent in the band it would’ve been a travesty to lose them.\nVardy band are coming to us from Mansfield and lead singer Daniel Vardy is no stranger to the boulevard as he has played quite a few times in different bands and is always well liked when he gets on that stage. Indie/ska tunes with great addition of saxophone.\nThe Surgeiacs are a brand new band on the wigan scene and this will be their first gig so get down early and show them support\nDoors 7.30\n16+ All under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times. \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/brother-citizens-of-intel-vardy-band-the-surgeiacs/ LOCATION:The Boulevard\, 17A Wallgate\, Wigan\, WN1 1LD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/brother.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sounds From The Street":MAILTO:soundsfromthestreet@yahoo.com GEO:53.5453535;-2.6321352 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Boulevard 17A Wallgate Wigan WN1 1LD United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17A Wallgate:geo:-2.6321352,53.5453535 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR