What's On Guide W/C November 21

Here is your guide to what's on in the local area this week.

Luke Jerram’s Mars in Orbit 

Measuring seven metres in diameter, the artwork features detailed NASA imagery of the Martian surface.

Daily until November 28, times vary, check with ticketsource.co.uk, Winter Gardens, Morecambe

Robin Hood 

This year's Christmas show is the classic tale with a North Lancashire twist, with fun for all the family.

Twice daily (times vary) from Thursday, November 24 – Saturday December 31 (no shows on Sundays), The Dukes, Lancaster

Lancaster on Ice – Opening Extravaganza 

The outdoor ice skating rink in the city centre opens with group displays.

Friday November 25, 7pm, Dalton Square, Lancaster

The Jazz Jam 

Musicians are invited to join the house band in a friendly spirit of diversity, creativity and improvisation. Join in, or just listen. A free event. 

Friday November 25, from 7:30pm, The Storey, Lancaster

The Mayor of Lancaster’s Charity Ceilidh

Raising funds for Morecambe Bay Foodbank and SAFE’s Prop Up Project. 

Friday, November 25, 7.30pm, Lancaster Town Hall

Merry Hell 

Joyful folk-rock with passion and a message, anthems and uplifts for our troubled times. With support from Just Above Snakes. 

Friday, November 25, 8pm, The Platform, Morecambe

Christmas on the Crescent

Festive stalls, music and an appearance from Santa, in and around Princes Crescent and nearby venues

Saturday November 26, noon, Bare village, Morecambe

Handel’s Messiah 

A recital by The Lancaster and District Choral Society. 

Saturday, November 26, 7:30pm, Lancaster Priory

Clinton Baptiste vs Ramone 

The psychic as featured in Peter Kay’s Phoenix Night and his arch-enemy Ramone from the popular Clinton Baptiste’s Paranormal Podcast. 

Saturday, November 26, 7:30pm, Lancaster Grand

Sonido Spanish Folk Group 

Performing contemporary and traditional Spanish songs, including Manu Chao, Gypsy Kings and flamenco-pop. 

Saturday 26 November, 7.30pm, Heron Theatre, Beetham

LANCASTER CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCHON

Join us as we switch on the Christmas Lights in Lancaster City Centre, in association with organisers Lancaster BID and supported by Lancaster University.

We’ll be joined by comedy folk band The Lancashire Hotpots performing live on stage in Market Square, as well as entertainment from local band The Howling Clowns, Lancaster theatres The Dukes and the Grand, The Voice UK's Olivia-Mae Mulqueeney, C&C Entertainments and samba drumming band Samba Espirito. 

The annual Santa Dash in aid of CancerCare North Lancashire and South Cumbria will also see people dressed as Father Christmas taking to the streets of the city. 

We’ve also arranged for the big man himself to appear on stage! 

Sunday November 27, from 1.20pm, Market Square, Lancaster

Promenade Concert Orchestra - Your 100 Best Tunes 

This concert will feature tunes by Elgar, Tschaikovsky, Lehar, Vaughan-Williams, Ernest Tomlinson and many more chosen by the conductor. 

Sunday, November 27, 3pm, The Platform, Morecambe