What’s On Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October 2011

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

SATURDAY

Attractions

MADAME TUSSAUDS. The best of British celebrities. More information www.madametussauds.com/blackpool. Central Promenade, Blackpool. 10am to 4.30pm (later during school holidays). Details, (01253) 299483

SEA LIFE CENTRE. Brand new for 2011 – Claws! A collection of crusty creatures from the deep. More information www.sealife.co.uk/blackpool. Golden Mile, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 621258.

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BLACKPOOL TOWER BALLROOM. Open daily except for special events. More information www.the blackpooltower.com. Blackpool Tower, Central Promenade, Blackpool. Details, (0844) 8561000.

BLACKPOOL TOWER JUNGLE JIM’S. Two adults free with every paying child. More information www.the blackpooltower.com. Blackpool Tower, Central Promenade, Blackpool. Details, (0844) 8561000.

BLACKPOOL ZOO AND DINOSAUR SAFARI. Home to more than 400 animals as well as 32 different dinosaurs. Daily from 10am. East Park Drive, Blackpool. Details (01253) 830830.

FARMER PARR’S ANIMAL WORLD. Rare breeds galore. Wyrefield Farm, Rossall Lane and Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood. Daily, 10am to 5pm. Details, (01253) 874389.

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PENNY FARM RESCUE & REHABILITATION CENTRE. Meet the horses and ponies. Visitor centre, guided tours. Free entry. Preston New Road, Peel. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 4pm. Details, (01253) 766095.

RIPLEYS BELIEVE IT OR NOT. Two floors of interactive exhibitions and displays. Blackpool Pleasure Beach, South Shore. Daily from 10am. Details, (0871) 2221234.

Pubs and bars

STYLE OF THA STREETS. Hip hop, electro, funk, breakbeat and more. Best B Boy or B Girl win £50. Music from Beat Freekz, The Shaolin Monkeys, DJ Cut Maestro and others. Hosted by MC Tunes. Music Hall Tavern, Church Street, Blackpool.

SOUL AT THE FOUR. Jimmy Scriv and Mick Ellis spins across the board soul and Motown from vinyl. The No 4 & Freemasons, Newton Drive, Blackpool. Admission free.

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SKA FACE. The Blackpool band holds the record for attendance at this popular pub. Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Queens Promenade, Bispham.

BROTHER RABBIT. The Belle Vue, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. 9pm.

THE BLUE PIG ORCHESTRA. The Strawberry Gardens, Poulton Road, Fleetwood.

HUGGY AND THE BEARS. Lane Ends Pub, Weeton Road, Kirkham.

THE COUSTICS. Church Road, St Annes.

IN BLUE. The Burn Naze, Gamble Road, Thornton.

CABARET NIGHT. Live act weekly. Four Lane Ends, Hawes Side Lane, Marton.

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THE MARMITE SHOW. Joe Curran’s love it or hate it party tune and one liner session. The Castle, Central Drive, Blackpool. Noon to 6pm.

DJ SCOUSE. Party night. Yates’s, The Promenade, South Shore. from 9pm.

HAYLEY KAYE. Afternoon delights. Then Jimmy Day and DJ Kenny Dyson through to the early hours. Che Bar, Talbot Square/Market Street, Blackpool. 3 to 7pm and then to late.

JOEY BLOWER. Back for another season of daytime House Party (from 11am) and evening Joey Blower Show (from 7pm). Support from DJ Johnny Vee. The Merrie England, North Pier, Blackpool.

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THE ONLY WAY IS YATES’S. A weekly “reem” party night. Yates’s, Market Street, Blackpool.

PINEAPPLE JACK. The Theatre Bar, Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool. Daily lunchtime plus Saturday evenings for the season.

LIPSTICK. Weekly fun music session with DJ Fat Al. Walkabout, Queen Street, Blackpool. To 3am.

SPIN THE WHEEL. Live entertainment, plus Sing Like The Stars with cash prizes. Welcome Inn, Cherry Tree Road, Marton. 8.30pm to late.

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JOE DAVIS DISCO AND KARAOKE. The Excelsior, Lytham Road, South Shore.

THE JOHN ADAMS TRIO. Resident house band plus guests. The Galleon, Abingdon Street, Blackpool. Also Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

DISCO NIGHT. The Townsman, Topping Street, Blackpool.

ROXY HART AND BONNIE LA BLUE. Cabaret all night. Free admission before 9.30pm. Roxy’s, Queen Street, Blackpool.

PURE PARTY. With Lee Hirst. Chart and party tunes. Rumours, Talbot Square, Blackpool. 9pm to 4am.

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THE JOE WILDY SHOWBAND. Theatre Bar, Queens Hotel, The Promenade, South Shore.

LEE STAR. Lucy’s @ Tobago, Abingdon Street, Blackpool. Evening.

SEXY SATURDAY. Soulful and funky vocal house plus occasional theme nights. Bar 137, Church Street, Blackpool.

DUET. Female duo. Buckingham’s, Queen Street, Blackpool. 8.45pm.

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DECADES DISCO. With Steve L. The Travellers Rest, Beach Road, Cleveleys.

DAVE WARD ROADSHOW. Latest releases, chart and classic hits. The Ship & Royal, Clifton Street, Lytham. 8pm to midnight.

Rock and pop

GENES-ISH.. A tribute to you know who - classic songs from the Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins eras. Thornton Little Theatre, Four Lane Ends, Thornton. 7.30pm.

Theatre and shows

CALENDAR GIRLS. Part of the record breaking show’s final tour. Starring Lynda Belllingham and a cast including Jan Harvey, Ruth Madoc, Rula Lenska and Deena Payne. Opera House, Church Street, Blackpool. Ends today, 2.30 and 7.30pm.

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LEGENDS. Tonight it’s tributes to Elvis Presley, Elton John, Neil Diamond and Rod Stewart. Legends Showbar, Central Pier, Blackpool.

THE BEST OF BLACKPOOL. Mooky and Mr Boo plus speciality acts from around the world. Tower Circus, Blackpool Tower. 1, 4 and 7pm.

WE ARE THREE SISTERS. Written by Blake Morrison and directed by Barrie Rutter, Northern Broadsides present a version of Bronte story. The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster. Ends today, 7.30pm.

ESSENCE OF IRELAND. Music, dance and drama combine for a night of craic. Grand Hall, Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston. 7.30pm.

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THRASHER. Darkly comic new drama by playwright Conor McKee. The Studio, Royal Exchange Theatre, St Anns Square, Manchester. 7.30pm.

VIVA!. Summer show spectacular starring Rob Linacre, Darren Coulton, Jodie Kate, Jimmy Bright and the Viva! showgirls. Layton Institute, Westcliffe Drive, Layton. Tuesday to Saturday, ends November 5.

THE JOE LONGTHORNE SHOW. The Blackpool favourite with support from Mick Miller, Carol Kaye, Leye D Johns and Linda McMurray. Grand Theatre, Church Street, Blackpool. 7.30pm. To October 29.

THE KEN WEBSTER SHOW. The master hypnotist’s 24th summer season – and his most outrageous show yet. The Horseshoe Bar, Casino Building Blackpool Pleasure Beach. 8.30pm. Weekly to November 5.

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EDWARD II. Christopher Marlowe’s thriller launches the theatre’s new season. The Royal Exchange, St Anns Square, Manchester. Monday to Friday, 7.30pm. Saturdays 8pm, Matinees Wednesday 2.30pm and Saturday 4pm. To October 11.

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?. David Thacker directs this revival of Edward Albee’s powerful domestic drama. The Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft South, Bolton. Evenings, 7.30pm plus some matinees. Ends October 15.

Cabaret

CABARET NIGHT. Buddy Lee presents Lee Brady and Nicky Newsome plus the Talk of the Coast dancers. Talk of the Coast, Viking Hotel, South Promenade, Blackpool. Doors 7pm, show from 9pm.

FUNNY GIRLS SUMMER SHOW 2011. The award winning show performed nightly (except Mondays). Funny Girls, Dickson Road, Blackpool. From 8.30pm.

Irish, folk and country

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THISTLE. The Fylde’s leading Irish based folk band. The Station Tavern, Station Square, Lytham.

Karaoke

KARAOKE WITH RAY AND THE GANG. Ma Kelly’s Stanley Arms, Chapel Street, Blackpool. All day and night.

KARAOKE. With Mark Michaels. Frankie’s Bar, Ma Kelly’s Station, Talbot Road, Blackpool. From 9pm.

FUN KARAOKE AND PARTY DJS. Nellie Dean’s , North Promenade, Blackpool. Afternoon and evening.

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SING LIKE A STAR. With BJ the DJ. Over 90,000 songs to choose from. Plus Spin The Wheel money prizes. The Welcome, Cherry Tree Road, Marton. From 8.30pm to late.

KARAOKE. Daily do it yourself session. Chubby’s Bar, The Promenade, Blackpool. From 9am to 6pm.

KARAOKE. Knobby’s Bar. West Street, Blackpool. And Thursday, Friday and Sunday. From 7pm.

KARAOKE. With Andy. The Dunes, Lytham Road, South Shore. From 8.30pm.

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BASTION’S KARAOKE. Plus entertainment. Lucy’s @ Tobago, Abingdon Street, Blackpool.

KARAOKE AND SINGALONG. With Frankie Whittle. Churchill’s, Topping Street. Blackpool. Afternoon.

KARAOKE. The Sun, Bolton Street, South Shore. 8.30pm.

KARAOKE and decades Disco. With the Steve Linz. The Dickens Inn, Cleveleys. 7.30pm to midnight.

KARAOKE. The Gardeners Arms, Fleetwood Road, Thornton. 8.30pm.

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KARAOKE PARTY TIME. The Duke of York, Dickson Road, Blackpool. From 8.30pm.

Social Dance

MODERN SEQUENCE. New dances taught. Parish Rooms, Headroomgate Road, St Annes. 7 to10pm. Details, (01253) 873122.

SEQUENCE. Beginners class 10am to noon. Modern sequence, 7 to 10pm. St Mark’s Church, Westcliffe Drive, Layton. Details, (01253) 356284.

STREET AND FREESTYLE. For children. Frank Townsend Centre, Beach Road, Cleveleys. Morning. Details, (07967) 970847.

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SEQUENCE. Senior Citizens’ Hall, Victoria Road, Cleveleys. 7 to 10pm. Details, (01253) 852462.

BALLROOM AND LATIN . Nicky Figgins Centre Stage School, Rear 216 Red Bank Road, Bispham. Noon to 1am. Details, (07708) 642908.

UP TO DATE AND POPULAR SEQUENCE. St Cuthbert’s Parish Church Hall, Church Road, Lytham. 7.15 to 10.15pm. Details, (07765) 554877.

BALLROOM AND LATIN. Rio School of Dancing, Bispham United Reformed Church Hall, Cavendish Road, Bispham. 8 to 10pm. Details, (01253) 356558.

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BALLROOM AND SOCIAL. Ballroom, Latin American and popular sequence, 8 to10pm. Bispham United Reformed Church, Cavendish Road, Bispham. Details, (01253) 356558.

Nightclubs and dance

GLAMOUR. Live pa’s, guest and resident djs, 100 per cent r&b, plus glamour. Club Moko, 55 King Street, Blackpool.

URBAN ON ICE. Urban, real r&b, hip hop, reggae and more from DJ Jay Fontalba. Hush, Talbot Square, Blackpool. From 10pm to 4am.

LOVE TO CLUB. Dance anthems, hip hop, chart, party and hip – choose your room. Club Sanuk, North Promenade, Cleveleys.

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VINCE WILLIAMS. The best in r ‘n’ b and dance. Coco, Market Street, Blackpool.

Social clubs

EMMA LOUISE. North Shore Sports and Social Club, Cross Street, Blackpool.

SID SCOUSE AND LEE BRADY & CLAIRE. Stanley Road WMC, Stanley Road, (off Hornby Road), Blackpool. Details, (01253) 621168.

AQUARIUS. Duple Social Club, 96a Bond Street, South Shore. Details, (01253) 341647.

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2 TRU. Brun Grove WMC and Institute, 1 Brun Grove (off Ansdell Road), Blackpool. Details, (01253) 762186.

EASTERN PROMISE. Hampton Road Social, Off Lytham Road, South Shore. Details, (01253) 341508.

JIMMY BRIGHT. Layton Institute, Westcliffe Drive, Layton. Details, (01253) 391774.

CHRIS STEWART. Claremont Conservative Club, Westminster Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 620981.

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JIM FORREST. Blackpool’s Number One Club, Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 341441.

CHERIE JADE. Bispham Con. Club, Red Bank Road, Bispham. Details, (01253) 357519.

P J LOUI PLUS MIKE DENNETT & CHIC. Bloomfield Club, 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 344583.

MURRAY G MAC. Hotels and Apartments Club, 122 Coronation Street, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 623784.

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BEN BELLUSHI. LMS Loco Sports and Social Club, Back Ribble Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 625040).

ROSCOE OR DINAH RODD (LUNCH), GEORGIA PLUS SID SCOUSE (EVE). Philharmonic WMC & Institute, Foxhall Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 621039.

GIANT. Thornton Cleveleys Royal British Legion, Rough Lea Road, facing Cleveleys Bus Station. Details, (01253) 852450.

JOHNNY BRESLIN PLUS FREEFALL. Cleveleys Men’s Club, Slinger Road, Cleveleys. Details, (01253) 853219.

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DON TAYLOR & LEIGH MYERS. Brunswick Club, Bethesda Square, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 624208.

DONNA REID. Comrades of the Great War Club (Blackpool) Ltd, 116 Adelaide Street, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 625841.

TAKE TWO. Knott End WMC, Salisbury Avenue, Knott End. Details, (01253) 810362.

MAURICE MALLONE. St Annes Conservative Club, 314 Clifton Drive North, St Annes. Details, (01253) 723471.

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THIN ICE. Highfield Road & Rec., 79 Highfield Road, South Shore. Details, (01253) 342389.

RICKY HOWARD. Blackpool Catholic Club, 30 Queen Street, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 622979.

DEAN WALMSLEY. Thornton Cleveleys Wings Club. 135, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. Details (01253) 852709.

TERRY ON THE ORGAN. Blackpool RBL Club, 33-39 King Street, Blackpool. Details (01253) 626308.

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JONNY ROXX. Station Road Social Club, 11 Station Road, South Shore.

GUEST PERFORMER. Plus Play Your Cards Right and bingo. Christ The King Social Centre, Chepstow Road, Blackpool.

FAMILY NIGHT. Music and games for all the family. Progress Sports & Social Club, Exchange Street, Blackpool. 8pm to midnight.

THE TERRY MARTIN DUO. Blackpool RBL Club, King Street, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 626308.

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LUNCHTIME BINGO. Cleveleys Ex Servicemen’s Club, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. 2pm.

Others

KIDS AND CLAY CLUB. Ages one to 12 – fun with clay. Red Fox Pottery, Marsh Mill Village, Thornton. 10.30am.

OFFICIAL HOBBY LEAGUE CLUB. Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokemon. All ages, player duels, tuck shop on site. Marton Methodist Church, Midgeland Road, Marton. 5.30 to 8.30pm. Also Tuesday, 6 to 8pm. Details, (01253) 695334.

YU-Gi-Oh! Safe playing area plus chill out room for parents. WHO, 30/32 Coronation Street, Blackpool. 11am to 3pm. Details, (01253) 291188.

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LYTHAM BRIDGE CLUB. Duplicate bridge. Lytham Bridge Club, Pembroke Road, Lytham. 7.15pm.

DANCE, DRAMA AND SINGING. Childrens’ classes. Class Act Theatre School, Holy Family Church Hall, Links Road, North Shore. 10am to 4pm.

CHILDRENS’ STREET AND FREESTYLE. Beginners’ classes for aged five and upwards. Ashley Club, Victoria Road, Thornton. Noon to 1pm. Details, (07967) 970847.

CAROL MAY SCHOOL OF DANCE. Classes for children and adults. St Paul’s Parish Church, Fairhaven. 9am to 1pm. Also Thursday, 6 to 9pm. Details, (01172) 258525 or (07840) 167225.

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SOLO WHIST DRIVE. Every second and fourth Saturday. Poulton Community Centre, Breck Drive, Poulton. 1.30pm. Details, (01253) 391371 or (01253) 396902.

PUBLIC SKATING SESSION. The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. 10.15am to noon and 12.30 to 2pm.

Keep fit and exercise

PILATES AND ZUMBA. Pilates (2.30pm) and Zumba (3.30pm) with Lindsey Woolstencroft. Frank Townend Comminity Centre, Anchorsholme.

FIT 4 DANCE. Seven years and up. The Frank Townend Centre, Cleveleys. 1 to 2pm.

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KEEP FIT. Nicky Figgins Centre Stage School, Rear 216 Red Bank Road, Bispham. 11am to noon.

SHOTOKAN KARATE. Eight years plus. Beginners welcome. St Thomas’ School Scout Hut, St Annes. 2.30 to 4pm. Details, 07989 908135.

BEGINNERS PILATES. Lytham Methodist Church, Park Street, Lytham. 9.30 to 10.30am.

SUNDAY

Attractions

MADAME TUSSAUDS. The best of British celebrities. More information www.madametussauds.com/blackpool. Central Promenade, Blackpool. 10am to 4.30pm (later during school holidays). Details, (01253) 299483

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SEA LIFE CENTRE. Brand new for 2011 – Claws! A collection of crusty creatures from the deep. More information www.sealife.co.uk/blackpool. Golden Mile, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 621258.

BLACKPOOL TOWER BALLROOM. Open daily except for special events. More information www.the blackpooltower.com. Blackpool Tower, Central Promenade, Blackpool. Details, (0844) 8561000.

BLACKPOOL TOWER JUNGLE JIM’S. Two adults free with every paying child. More information www.the blackpooltower.com. Blackpool Tower, Central Promenade, Blackpool. Details, (0844) 8561000.

BLACKPOOL ZOO AND DINOSAUR SAFARI. Home to more than 400 animals as well as 32 different dinosaurs. Daily from 10am. East Park Drive, Blackpool. Details (01253) 830830.

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FARMER PARR’S ANIMAL WORLD. Rare breeds galore. Wyrefield Farm, Rossall Lane and Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood. Daily, 10am to 5pm. Details, (01253) 874389.

PENNY FARM RESCUE & REHABILITATION CENTRE. Meet the horses and ponies. Visitor centre, guided tours. Free entry. Preston New Road, Peel. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 4pm. Details, (01253) 766095.

RIPLEYS BELIEVE IT OR NOT. Two floors of interactive exhibitions and displays. Blackpool Pleasure Beach, South Shore. Daily from 10am. Details, (0871) 2221234.

Pubs and bars

FLIP. The Edge, Hardhorn Road, Poulton.

DJ IAN CALVERT. Frankie’s Bar, Ma Kelly’s Station, Talbot Road, Blackpool. From 9pm.

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JOEY BLOWER. Another season of daytime House Party (from 11am). Support from DJ Johnny Vee. The Merrie England, North Pier, Blackpool.

PINEAPPLE JACK. The Theatre Bar, Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool. Daily lunchtime plus Saturday evenings for the season.

ELIJAH CRAIG COUNTRY BLUES EXPERIENCE. Weekly residency. The Queens, Talbot Road, Layton.

OPEN MIC NIGHT. All welcome to take part – or just listen. Frenchman’s Cove, South King Street, Blackpool.

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THE ALBERT’S GOT TALENT. Weekly heats with £10 for the winner leading to a final with £400 up for grabs. Register by 7.30pm. The Albert, Lytham Road, South Shore.

SUNDAY SIN SESSION. With DJ Barrie. Walkabout, Queen Street, Blackpool. To 2am.

70S/80S NIGHT. Churchill’s, Topping Street. Blackpool.

THE GALLEON CABIN CREW SINGERS. Hosted by Liam Halewood. Take your own recorded music. The Galleon, Abingdon Street, Blackpool. 5 to 8.30pm.

THE JOHN ADAMS BAND. Resident house band plus guests with jazz, blues and swing. The Galleon, Abingdon Street, Blackpool. From 9pm. Also Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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ROXY HART. Plus guest vocalist. Cabaret all night. Free admission. Roxy’s, Queen Street, Blackpool.

SUNDAY FUNDAY. Karaoke to backing tracks and live music with Andy Knight and Mike Rossi. Theatre Bar, Queens Hotel, The Promenade, South Shore. 1 to 5pm.

NICK UNLIMITED. Weekly blues and rock. The Cedar Tavern, Cedar Square, Blackpool. From 6.30pm.

OPEN DECK SUNDAY. Open day for budding djs, mixers, producers or listeners. Bar 137, Church Street, Blackpool. 3pm to midnight.

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SUNDAY SINGALONG. The Washington, Topping Street, Blackpool.

OPEN MIC NIGHT. Singer/songwriters, take your own instruments. The Blue Room, Church Street, Blackpool. From 8pm.

Theatre and shows

EQUITY CHARITY CONCERT. Proceeds to the Benevolent Fund. Acts include des day, Dave Brooklyn, Mike Buckley, Eddie Leather, Mike Sears, Fiona Shaw and Nostalgia. Layton Institute, Westcliffe Drive, Layton. 2.30pm.

LEGENDS. Tonight it’s tributes to Elvis Presley, Elton John, Neil Diamond and Rod Stewart. Legends Showbar, Central Pier, Blackpool.

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KEN DODD. Comedy’s marathon Man celebrating 53 years of appearing in Blackpool. Grand Theatre, Church Street, Blackpool. 7pm. Weekly to November 6.

THE BEST OF BLACKPOOL. Mooky and Mr Boo plus speciality acts from around the world. Tower Circus, Blackpool Tower. 1 and 4pm.

THE BILLY FURY SHOW. A tribute to the legendary British rocker and balladeer presented in song, dance, film clips and story. Lowther Pavilion, West Beach, Lytham. 7.30pm.

THE GRUMBLWEEDS SHOW. Fresh from their success on North Pier earlier in the season. The Horseshoe, The Pleasure Beach, Blackpool. 8pm. Weekly to October 30.

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I LOVE SUNDAYS. Party time with Dave Pope. Club Sanuk, North Promenade, Blackpool. To 4am.

Cabaret

SUMMER SHOWTIME 2011. Scott Gallagher hosts, Ma Kelly’s Showgirls, Diane Lee Carol, comedienne Leigh Myers and karaoke with Mark Michaels. Ma Kelly’s Stanley Arms, Chapel Street, Blackpool. From 8.30pm.

FUNNY GIRLS SUMMER SHOW 2011. The award winning show performed nightly (except Mondays). Funny Girls, Dickson Road, Blackpool. From 8.30pm.

Social and other dancing

PERUVIAN SALSA LESSONS. Beginners to intermediate. Progress Sports and Social Club, Exchange Street, Blackpool. 6 to 8pm. Details, (07879) 413649.

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SIMPLY SALSA. Ashley Conservative Club, Victoria Road East, Thornton. From 7pm..

SIMPLY SALSA. Beginners, improvers, intermediate and advanced lessons and social dancing. Ashley Conservative Club, Victoria Road East, Thornton.

SALSA DANCING. Beginners welcome. Function Room, Trades Club, Chadwick Street, Blackpool. 7.30 to 11pm. Details, 07990 301793.

SOCIAL. Ballroom, Latin and popular sequence. Co-Operative Sports ad Social Club, Preston New Road, Marton. 8 to 11pm. Details, (01253) 762926.

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GENERAL. Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Centre, St Albans Road, St Annes. 8 to 10.30pm. Details, (01253) 782717.

MODERN SEQUENCE. New dances taught. St Paul’s Parish Church, Lake Road, Ansdell. 7.30 to 10.15pm. Details, (01253) 776255.

BALLROOM, SEQUENCE AND SOCIAL. Best Western Glendower Hotel, North Promenade, St Annes. From 8 to 11pm. details, (01253) 780599.

FRIENDLY DANCE CLUB. Modern and sequence dancing. Open to all. The Wainwright Club, Hornby Road, Blackpool. 7.30 to 11pm. Details, (01253) 620555

Quizzes

QUIZ NIGHT. With Joe Gordon. The Station, Fleetwood.

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QUIZ NIGHT. With Joe Davis. The Excelsior, Lytham Road, South Shore.

ALAN REID’S BIG FUN CASH QUIZ. Plus spirit draw, tote double and bingo. Bispham Conservative Club, Red Bank Road, Bispham.

QUIZ AND KARAOKE. Free entry. The Lane Ends, Marton.

QUIZ and dj night. Free entry and prizes. The Clarence, Preston New Road, Marton. 9pm.

BULLSEYE FUN QUIZ. Cash prizes and weekly jackpot quiz. The Ramsden Arms, Talbot Road, Blackpool.

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STEVE JAMES’ AFTERNOON QUIZ. Cash prize for winners plus cash bingo. Bispham Hotel, Red Bank Road, Bispham. 3pm.

QUIZ AND MUSIC. With Phil and Dawn. The Traveller’s Rest, Beach Road, Cleveleys.

FREE QUIZ. With the Dave Ward Roadshow. The Ship & Royal, Clifton Street, Lytham. 9 to 11pm.

QUIZ DAY. Plus bingo and Play Your Cards Right. Compere Joe Gordon. The Victoria, Dock Street, Fleetwood. From 5pm.

QUIZ NIGHT. The Queens, Beach Road, Fleetwood. 8.30pm.

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QUIZ NIGHT. Plus The Accumulator. Presented by Danny. The Belle Vue, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool.

QUIZ/CHARITY FUN QUIZ NIGHT. Weekly quiz, fortnightly charity fund raiser. Blackpool Catholic Club, Queen Street, Blackpool.

STEVE M’s SUNDAY QUIZ NIGHT. Host Steve Mulligan. The Strawberry Gardens, Poulton Road, Fleetwood.

QUIZ NIGHT. Plus Open the Safe. Cash prizes to be won. Gardeners Arms, Fleetwood Road, Thornton.

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LANDLORD’S GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ. 40 weekly general knowledge questions. The Boot & Shoe, Elswick. 9pm.

BEER AND CASH QUIZ. £50 bonus prize. Dog & Partridge, Lytham Road, South Shore.

FAMILY FORTUNES QUIZ. Devonshire Arms, Devonshire Road, North Shore. From 9.30pm.

Talent shows

THE DICKENS FACTOR. Qualifying heat for the £1000 prize money. The Dickens Inn, Cleveleys.

Music

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FLEETWOOD OPEN BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS. Bands from all parts of the North West competing in five sections. Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood. From 9.30am.

Karaoke

KARAOKE AND QUIZ NIGHT. Plus bingo and raffle. The Burn Naze, Gamble Road, Thornton.

KARAOKE AND DECADES DISCO. With the Steve Linz. The Dickens Inn, Cleveleys. 7.30pm to midnight.

KARAOKE AND SINGALONG. With Frankie Whittle. Churchill’s, Topping Street. Blackpool. Afternoon.

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KARAOKE WITH RAY AND THE GANG. Ma Kelly’s Stanley Arms, Chapel Street, Blackpool. All day to 7pm.

DJ SCOUSE AND THE KARAOKE ROADSHOW. A touch of Phoenix Nights. Yates’s, Market Street, Blackpool. 9pm.

KARAOKE AND QUIZ NIGHT. The Travellers Rest, Beach Road, Cleveleys.

KARAOKE. Kids until 5pm then aduls from 8.30pm. The Hansom Cab, Station Road, Lytham.

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THE SOUND OF SILLY SUNDAYS. Fun karaoke and party djs. Nellie Dean’s , North Promenade, Blackpool. Afternoon and evening.

KARAOKE. Daily do it yourself session. Chubby’s Bar, The Promenade, Blackpool. From 9am to 6pm.

KARAOKE. Knobby’s Bar. West Street, Blackpool. And Thursday, Friday and Saturday. From 7pm.

KARAOKE NIGHT. With DJ Trigger. Rumours, Talbot Square, Blackpool. 9pm to 3am.

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KARAOKE. All day and evening. Plus Play Your Cards Right, Open The Box. Christ The King Social Centre, Chepstow Road, Blackpool.

KARAOKE. The Old Bank Inn, Bond Street, South Shore. 9pm.

KARAOKE. Churchill’s, Topping Street. Blackpool. From 2pm.

KARAOKE. The Sun, Bolton Street, South Shore. 8.30pm.

THE CAROLOKE ZONE. With Carol Hartwell. The Sandyforth Arms (formerly Last Orders), Trunnah Road, Thornton.

KARAOKE AND QUIZ. With host Sam. The Duke of York, Dickson Road, Blackpool. From 8.30pm.

KARAOKE NIGHT. More than 3,000 tunes. The Regal Hotel, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. Also Thursday, 8pm.

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KARAOKE NIGHT. Weekly session. The Victoria, Church Road, St Annes.

Irish, folk and country

IRISH MUSIC SESSION. Weekly informal session. Listeners, musicians and singers welcome. The Mount Hotel , The Esplanade, Fleetwood. 8.30pm. Admission free.

COUNTRY AND WESTERN NIGHT. Live music, shoot-outs, bucket draw. Hampton Road Club, South Shore.

COUNTRY AND WESTERN NIGHT. Guest acts. Progress Sports & Social Club, Exchange Street, Blackpool. 7.30pm.

Social clubs

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MIKE DENNETT & CHIC AND EMMA LOUISE & BEN BELLUSHI. Stanley Road WMC, Stanley Road, (off Hornby Road), Blackpool. Details, (01253) 621168.

RONNIE JACKSON. Duple Social Club, 96a Bond Street, South Shore. Details, (01253) 341647.

STEVE GREENWOOD. Brun Grove WMC and Institute, 1 Brun Grove (off Ansdell Road), Blackpool. Details, (01253) 762186.

RONNY J MORSON. Hampton Road Social, Off Lytham Road, South Shore. Details, (01253) 341508.

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JAMES DEVINE. Bispham Con. Club, Red Bank Road, Bispham. Details, (01253) 357519.

ANDY GALE (LUNCH), JENNIFER JAMIESON PLUS DONNA ELSON (EVE). Bloomfield Club, 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 344583.

CATHERINE KERR. Hotels and Apartments Club, 122 Coronation Street, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 623784.

DAVE BROOKLYN. LMS Loco Sports and Social Club, Back Ribble Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 625040).

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MIKE DENNETT & CHIC (LUNCH), SUSIE BEE PLUS NICKY NEWSOME (EVE). Philharmonic WMC & Institute, Foxhall Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 621039.

WILD THING. Thornton Cleveleys Royal British Legion, Rough Lea Road, facing Cleveleys Bus Station. Details, (01253) 852450.

SHEILA DIAMOND. Cleveleys Men’s Club, Slinger Road, Cleveleys. Details, (01253) 853219.

JENNY BALL. Brunswick Club, Bethesda Square, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 624208.

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ROY ROLLAND. Blackpool Catholic Club, 30 Queen Street, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 622979.

TERRY ON THE ORGAN. Blackpool RBL Club, 33-39 King Street, Blackpool. Details (01253) 626308.

CHERIE JADE. Station Road Social Club, 11 Station Road, South Shore.

DAVE WINDLE. Keyboard music. The Co-Operative Club, Preston New Road, Marton.

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FAMILY TIME AFTERNOON. Free food and raffle weekly. Childrens’ entertainer every other week. Blackpool Trades and Social Club, Chadwick Street, Blackpool.

FAMILY FUN AFTERNOON. Karaoke bingo and more. Talbot Conservative Club, Milbourne Street, Blackpool. 3 to 7pm.

FREE AND EASY. With the Terry Martin Duo. Blackpool RBL Club, King Street, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 626308.

Keep fit and exercise

PILATES AND ZUMBA. Pilates (7pm) and Zumba (8pm) with Lindsey Woolstencroft. Thornton Little Theatre, Four Land Ends, Thornton. And Thursday.

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ZUMBA. North Shore Sports and Social Club, Cross Street, Blackpool. 1.30 to 2.30pm.

MUAY THAI/THAI BOXING. Pure Impact Fitness Studio, Dover Road, South Shore. 11am to 12.30pm. Details, (07928) 128674

PUBLIC SKATING SESSION. The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. 10.15am to noon and 12.30 to 2pm.

BLACKPOOL ICE HOCKEY CLUB. Learn how to play – ages six to 16. The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. 5.45 to 6.45pm.

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GYM MANIA GYMNASTICS. Non profit making and voluntary for boys and girls from two and a half. Poulton Youth & Community YMCA, off Breck Road, Poulton. Various times from 12.30 and 3.30pm. Details, (07731) 338122.

YOGA FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION. Reagua Salon, 46 Wood Street, St Annes. 9.30 to 10.45am and 11am to 12.30pm. Details, (01253) 725714.

Others

CRAFT FAIR. Monthly collection of all kinds of everything. Assembly Rooms, Dicconson Terrace, Lytham.