Down
Toy Stories, North Down Museum Bangor, is a fun exhibition looking back at toys enjoyed by all from across the decades. Come and reminisce! Pop down to see what is on display and reminisce about your childhood. Or, if you have anything to contribute, the Museum would be keen to add to the display! Open until the 29th January.
Armagh
This Saturday at the Market Place Theatre, join artist Patrick Mohan and model Clare Broome for an exciting introduction to portraiture. This workshop will look at aspects such as composition, measurement of the face, tonal range and getting a likeness. Artists & students alike will benefit from this fun and informative session. Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16+ & GCSE/A’Level Art and Design.
Fermanagh
Lakeland Players have returned to The Ardhowen for their 30th production with the biggest and the best pantomime of them all, ‘Cinderella’! Poor Cinderella longs to go to the ball and meet her Prince Charming but the ugly sisters have made sure that things won’t go according to plan. Time for her fairy Godmother to step in and with the help of a pumpkin and some white mice her adventure begins. Will they all live happily ever after? Time will tell. Runs until 21st January.
Tyrone
John Linehan ‘You Must Be Joking’s’ compere and May McFettridge’s driver is joined by a line-up of Northern Irish stand-up comedians in a night of pure comedy heaven this Friday at the Strule Arts Centre, Omagh. Pack up all your cares and woes with a glorious helping of classic comedy medicine! Musical accompaniment and general silliness provided by Ivan Black.
Derry/Londonderry
Brides and Grooms-to-be and their bridal parties are invited to attend one of the largest, most reputable local wedding events. Now in its twelfth year, the Derry Journal Wedding Fair has everything you need under one roof at the Millennium Forum this Sunday 22nd January to make your special day unforgettable. Highlighting the latest trends from a wide range of wedding industry experts in bridal fashion, venues, accessories, cakes, room décor, menswear, transport, photography and much more, the Derry Journal Wedding Fair is a must-visit event for every discerning bride and groom.
Antrim
For the first time ever The classic nursery Rhyme Humpty Dumpty is brought to the stage at Ballymoney Town Hall in a wonderful live interactive all singing and dancing production this Sunday 22nd January. Humpty is going on a big adventure to climb the highest wall in the Kingdom, but Humpty needs your help! Sing along, solve puzzles, and meet lots of famous children’s charters along the way including, The Three Little Pigs, Little Bo Peep and all the animals on Old MacDonald’s Farm and many more! With amazing costumes, dazzling stage sets and a host of colourful characters to bring you on the journey of a lifetime.
Belfast
The Holiday World Show takes place in the Titanic Exhibition Centre from Friday 20 January – Sunday 22 January, bringing a world of destinations – at home and abroad – together under one roof, making Holiday World the place to find out where to go and how to pay less for your holiday. It offers holiday inspiration and advice from around the globe, across a vast range of holiday types. The Caravan & Motorhome Show is a special feature of the Show which also incorporates a 50+Village. Other key features of the exhibition include a Cruise Pavilion and a Honeymoon & Wedding Destinations Pavilion. The great value family day out is packed with exclusive show-only deals, competitions and family entertainment too. Holiday World runs from 1pm to 6pm on Friday and from 11am to 5.30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is £5 for adults, £4 for senior citizens, £3 for students, and £10 for a special family ticket (2 adults and up to 4 children).
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