What’s On - March 22, 2013
FRIDAY
Attractions
madame tussauds. The best of British celebrities. More information www.madametussauds.com/blackpool. Central Promenade, Blackpool. 10am to 4.30pm. Details, (01253) 299483
SEA LIFE CENTRE. More information www.sealife.co.uk/blackpool. Golden Mile, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 621258.
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Hide Adblackpool tower ballroom. Open daily except for special events. More information www.the blackpooltower.com. Blackpool Tower, Central Promenade, Blackpool. Details, (0844) 8561000.
BLACKPOOL TOWER DUNGEON. Open daily. More information www.the blackpooltower.com. Blackpool Tower, Central Promenade, Blackpool. (01253) 622242
BLACKPOOL TOWER EYE. Open daily. More information www.the blackpooltower.com. Blackpool Tower, Central Promenade, Blackpool. (0844) 8561000
blackpool tower jungle jim’s. More information www.the blackpooltower.com. Blackpool Tower, Central Promenade, Blackpool. Details, (0844) 8561000.
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Hide AdBLACKPOOL 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.
ripleys believe it or not. Two floors of interactive exhibitions and displays. Blackpool Pleasure Beach, South Shore. Daily from 10am. Details, (0871) 2221234.
theatre and shows
international fitness showcase. The ultimate fitness experience for instructors and entusiasts - three days of dance, aerobics, step, combat, conditioning, lextures, workshops and mind-body sessions that will enthuse and motivate. The Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool, Times vary.
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Hide Adthe works. Phil Winston’s Theatreworks proudly presents The Works, an exciting new show that gives students a chance to perform and experience the atmosphere of this unique venue. The Grand Theatre, Church Street, Blackpool. 7.30pm.
new jersey nights. The international hit show takes you on a musical journey celebrating the greatest hits of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Opera House, 3 Quay Street, Manchester, 7.30pm.
THE lion king. Disney’s The Lion King is a worldwide theatrical phenomenon, seen by over 65 million people and still drawing sell-out crowds at London’s Lyceum Theatre in its 13th year. Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester. Tue - Fri 7.30pm, Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sun 2.30pm. (Ends April 20).
(((starts march 29)))around the world with mooky and boo. Go on a fabulous journey around the world on a whistle-stop journey filled with amazing feats, fantastic fun and jaw-dropping stunts of incredible skill. Tower Circus, Blackpool. (Ends Nov 10).
nightclubs and dance
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Hide AdDANCE NIGHT. Commercial chart and dance with a mix of urban and R&B and a splash of 90s presented by DJ Luminati. Drinks promotions. The Loft, above Toast, Wood Street, St Annes. 10pm to 4am.
urban uncut. DJ Jay Fontalba playing r’n’b, hip hop, UK garage, reggae, bashment and UK funky. Crystal, Talbot Square/Market Street, Blackpool. And Saturday.
U.N.I. Weekly session with resident DJ Vince Williams plus guests. Co Co, Market Street, Blackpool.
eclectic. Funky, progressive and electro house with DJ Robert Bagshaw. Flamingo, Queen Street, Blackpool. 11pm to 5am.
Pubs and bars
bob on. Bob Marley tribute band. The Sandpiper, Cleveleys.
wyreless acoustic. Cedar Tavern, Blackpool.
the jeps. The Gardeners Arms, Thornton.
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Hide Adthe coustics. An eclectic/acoustic band. Toast, Wood Street, St Annes.
elvis fan club. An all Elvis roadshow/disco. Station Road Social Club, Station Road, Blackpool. 8pm.
the blue pig orchestra. Uncle Toms Cabin, The Promenade, Blackpool.
sky sports live, two boxes more matches. Crazy Scots Bar, Rigby Road, Blackpool.
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Hide AdANDY P. The best of r&b, chart and house. Plus drinks deals. Ego, Market Street, Blackpool. From 8pm.
party night. Cabaret with female impersonator and DJ Roxy Hart, plus and DJ Joanna Shorrock. Roxy’s, Queen Street, Blackpool. And Saturday.
sex bomb fridays. DJ Dan with hip hop, drum ‘n’ bass, chart and alternative. Frenchman’s Cove, South King Street, Blackpool.
party night and karaoke. With Stephen Pierre. Nellie Deans, North Promenade, Blackpool. Free admission, open to late. Also Saturday.
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Hide Addisco night and karaoke. The Gynn, Gynn Square, Blackpool. Also Saturday. 8pm to 1am.
dj darrell lord. R&B, chart, party and all things dance. Bar 19 Queen Street, Blackpool. 9pm to 4am.
cabaret night. Live act weekly. Four Lane Ends, Hawes Side Lane, Marton.
funky friday. With Steve Warren. Yates’s, Market Street, Blackpool.
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joe davis disco and karaoke. The Excelsior, Lytham Road, South Shore.
galleon band. Resident house band plus guests – swing. blues and beyond.. The Galleon, Abingdon Street, Blackpool. Also Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Free entry.
friday night experience. With DJ Banksy. Rumours, Talbot Square, Blackpool. 10pm to 4am.
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rock, blues and soul
music group. Fortnightly meetings for those who love to share their enthusiasm for a range of popular music with like-minded people. Take along a favourite CD to share with the group. Blackpool Central Library, Queen Street, BHlackpool. 2pm - 4pm.
social clubs
tony james. Duple Social Club, 96a Bond Street, South Shore.
mike palmer. Brun Grove WMC and Institute, 1 Brun Grove (off Ansdell Road), Blackpool.
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Hide Adthe black cat trio. Hampton Road Social, Off Lytham Road, South Shore.
carol kaye. Layton Sports and Social club, Westcliffe Drive, Layton, Blackpool.
kevin rees owen. Blackpool’s Number One Club, Bloomfield Road, Blackpool.
swifty’s. Bispham Con. Club, Red Bank Road, Bispham.
on the level. Bloomfield Club, 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool.
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Hide Adkeily hampson. Cleveleys Men’s Club, Slinger Road, Cleveleys.
becky jay. Brunswick Club, Bethesda Square, Blackpool.
dave williams. Thornton Cleveleys Wings Club. 135, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys.
mike dennett & chic. Station Road Social Club, 11 Station Road, South Shore.
TERRY’s Free ‘n’ easy. Blackpool RBL Club, King Street, Blackpool.
Karaoke
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Hide Adkaraoke. Crazy Scots Bar, Rigby Road, Blackpool. 7pm to 4am.
karaoke night. The Hop, Cookson Street, Blackpool.
karaoke night. With DJ Joe D. The Excelsior, Lytham Road, South Shore.
cliff’s karaoke. The Old England, Red Bank Road, Bispham. From 8pm.
crazy scots karaoke. Hamish and Mick back at the helm. Crazy Scots Bar, Rigby Road, Blackpool. And Saturday, to 4am.
karaoke night. The Links, Heeley Road, St Annes. From 9pm.
KARAOKE. The Townsman, Topping Street, Blackpool.
karaoke night. The Albert, Lytham Road, South Shore.
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Hide AdKARAOKE roadshow. Bloomfield Hotel, Ansdell Road, Blackpool.
karaoke. With R Mark. Seven Stars Hotel, Hallgate, Stalmine.
KARAOKE and decades Disco. With the Steve Linz. The Dickens Inn, Cleveleys. 7.30pm to midnight.
KARAOKE. 3,000 songs to choose from. The Ramsden Arms, Talbot Road, Blackpool.
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Hide AdCAROLOKE ZONE. With Carol Hartwell and the pub’s 12 large flat screens. The Sandyforth Arms, Trunnah Road, Thornton.
JAY’s KARAOKE. The Newton Arms. Normoss.
KARAOKE AND PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT. With Dave, Emma and Sean. The Highfield, Highfield Road, South Shore. 9pm to midnight.
KARAOKE PARTY TIME. With host Sam. The Duke of York, Dickson Road, Blackpool. From 9pm.
KARAOKE DISCO. Over 40,000 tracks. The Sandpiper, Cleveleys Avenue, Cleveleys.
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Hide AdKARAOKE. With DJ Marki. The Rose & Crown, Corporation Street, Blackpool. 8pm.
Social and other dancing
BELLY DANCING. Ladies only – all ages, shapes and level welcome. 6.30 to 7.30pm. St Chad’s Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Poulton. Details, (01253) 394830 or 07811 189980.
BELLYDANCING FOR BEGINNERS. For ladies and children of all ages, shapes and sizes. The Junction, Beacon Hill Family Centre, Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool. 4.15 to 5.15pm. Details, (07811) 189980 or (01253) 883877.
ADULT DANCE CLASSES. Class Act Theatre School, Holy Family Church Hall, Links Road, North Shore. 7pm.
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Hide Adchildrens’ DANCE CLASSES. United Reformed Church, Queensway, Poulton and Womens’ Institute, Great Eccleston.. Details, (07792) 410390.
UP TO DATE SEQUENCE. St Cuthbert’s Parish Church Hall, Church Road, Lytham. 2 to 4pm. Details, (07765) 554877.
SEQUENCE DANCE CLUB. Old favourites and new dances. Dean Street Memorial Hall, South Shore. 7 to 10pm. Details, (01253)863693.
SEQUENCE. Tuition, 10 to 11am. Sequence dancing until 12.45pm. With David and Rita Harrod. St Christopher’s Parish Centre, Hawes Side Lane, Marton. Details, (01253) 356284.
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Hide Adstreet dance and break dance. Mimi Dance presents sessions for under 10’s at 5.30pm. Sessions for over 10’s at 6.30pm. ECN Bodyworks. Chiswick Grove, Marton. Details, 07584 359310.
adult street dance workout. Mimi Dance presents sessions for adults at 6.30pm. ECN Bodyworks. Chiswick Grove, Marton. Details, 07584 359310.
Keep fit
Keep Fit or Dancing. Tap dancing for fitness and fun. Beginners, Inters and Advanced. Poulton Methodist Church from 6.45pm. Tel 07966 442649 for details.
BLT. Bums, legs and tums. Tiptoes Theatre School, Collingwood Place, Layton. 9.30 to 10.30am. Details, (07951) 012888.
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Hide AdMUAY THAI. Thai boxing. 6/8 St Annes Road, South Shore. 7 to 8.30pm. Details, (07928) 128674.
IYENGAR YOGA CLASS. For men and women, equipment provided. St Mary Michael’s Social Centre, Castle Lane, Garstang. 1 to 2.30pm. Details, (01253) 399495.
PHOENIX TAE KWONDO. All ages welcome. Vida, Garstang Road, Blackpool. 6 to 7pm. Details, (07963) 104353.
TAI CHI. All levels. St Annes YMCA, St Albans Road, St Annes. 10 to 11.30am. Details, (01253) 724117.
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Hide AdPILATES. With Lisa. St Annes YMCA, St Albans Road, St Annes. 11am to noon; Palatine Leisure Centre, St Annes Road, South Shore. 10 to 11am. Details, (01253) 403273.
others
BABY BOUNCE AND RHYME. Poulton Library, Blackpool Old Road, Poulton. 10am to 10,30am.
circus skills club. For anyone aged seven or older. Beginners to advanced. St John’s Roman Catholic Church Hall, Breck Road, Poulton. 5.30 to 7pm.
bridge clubs. Lytham Bridge Club – friendly, beginners and improvers bridge 1.30pm, friendly duplicate bridge – 7.15pm. Lytham Bridge Club, Pembroke Road, Lytham; Clifton Bridge Club. Ansdell Institute, Woodlands Road, Ansdell. 7.30pm.