What's on in Blackburn from Monday, 22nd August to Sunday, 28th August 2016

Don’t Forget: On Saturday 20th August, it’s a bumper day in Darwen – with both Darwen Gala & Darwen 1940s Day providing lots of fun & entertainment for all the family.

To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below. For more information see www.visitblackburn.co.uk or contact Blackburn Visitor Centre tel: 01254 688040/ email: visit@blackburn.gov.uk

Blackburn Town Centre:

Until 31st Aug: The first four Complete Works of William Shakespeare on display, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Wednesday – Saturday 12 – 4.45pm

Until 17th Sept: Collecting Faces Exhibition, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery (Weds –Sat 12 -4.45pm)

Until 4^th Sept: Blackburn Beach, Town Hall Square, King William St.  11am – 5pm

Until 4^th Sept: Summer in the Sand, Victoria Court, The Mall Blackburn 9:00am – 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday, and Sundays 10.30am – 4:30pm.

Until 4^th Sept: Medal Hunt around The Mall Blackburn.

Until 31st August: Somme Exhibition featuring articles from Blackburn Times, Blackburn Library

Until 31st Aug: Blackburn Youth Zone’s Summer Holiday Camps. To book call 01254 292000

Until 27^th Aug: Kids Summer Fun Crafts, Victoria Court, The Mall Blackburn 10.30am to 4.00pm

23^rd Aug: Talk by Author Philip Cain “Picnic in Iraq” & “To Catch a Fox”, Blackburn Library 2pm

23^rd Aug: Blackburn Film Club “Marina Abramovic …. The Artist is Present” (E ) , The Bureau 7pm

24^th Aug: Walk The Walk, Blackburn Market, Meet Blackburn Visitor Centre 11am

24^th Aug: “Old Mac Donald & The Tree Pigs”, performance by Booster Cushion Theatre Co. (suitable 3+) Blackburn Library 10.30am & 2pm

24^th to 27^th Aug: Summer Arts & Crafts “Snakes & Reptiles”, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery 12 -4pm

24^th Aug to 21^st Oct: Nightsafe Homeless Series, Photography Exhibition by Caroline Guthrie, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Wednesday – Saturday 12 – 4.45pm

25^th Aug: Punch & Judy shows plus Magician, Victoria Court, The Mall Blackburn, shows throughout the day 11am to 3pm

27^th Aug: Open Day, Northgate Ceremony Suite, King Georges Hall 11am -2pm