Our guide to what you can do in and around the borough this weekend

Fusiliers Parade through Rochdale for 50th anniversary, Women of Rochdale Luncheon, Skylight Circus Arts performance, Opera & Theatre shows, National Spring Flower Show, Fashion Catwalk in aid of the Mayor’s charities, Curryokie Night, Slime Workshop, Great Gatsby Casino Night and Hospice to Hospice Walk - lots to do around the borough.

• Events happening all weekend

Rochdale Phoenix Opera Society: The Pirates of Penzance – The Curtain Theatre, Fri 27 & Sat 28 April, 7.30pm

A comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52747/

Generations: An inter-generational performance by Skylight Circus Arts – Skylight Circus Arts Studio, Fri 27 & Sat 28 April, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Generations is a circus-theatre show which bridges the ages by bonding the talented skills of these performers and draws from their stories to take us on a journey with them, using tightwire, trapeze, juggling and a suitcase or two.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54129/ 

• Friday 27 April

Women of Rochdale Luncheon 2018 – Rochdale Town Hall, 11.30am reception

The 2018 Women of Rochdale Luncheon is celebrating the outstanding achievements of the ladies of Rochdale. We are thrilled to announce that double Olympic Gold Medal Cyclist, Joanna Rowsell Shand, as the After Dinner Speaker at this year's Luncheon.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53652/

Make your own smoothies on a smoothie bike! – Whitworth Library, 2.30pm – 4pm

Join the Up and Active team and try to make your own smoothie on their smoothie bike.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54662/

Fire Service Museum Weekly Open Day – Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum, 10am – 4pm

Fire museum attractions will be on show including our collection of historic firefighting artefacts from the 18th century to present day.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49791/

Digital Skills for Jobs Session – Heywood Library, 2pm – 3.30pm

Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53856/ 

St Ann’s Players Amateur Dramatics present Deadly Nightcap – St Ann’s Players, 7.30pm

With a cast of ten actors, the action is fast and furious as the king of murder thrillers Francis Durbridge takes you through a mysterious evenings entertainment.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53128/

Fashion Show – Rochdale Town Hall, 7pm – 10pm

​Join us for a night of fashion as there will be a catwalk showcasing Denis Hope fashion in aid of the Mayor's charities.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53781/

Chris Kehoe: The Second Coming of Chris – Touchstones Rochdale, 7.30pm

Offbeat stand up comedy from Bolton comedian and satirist Chris Kehoe. Tackling subjects such as racism, climate change, and board games, the show is an hour of comedy that is both clever and laugh out loud funny.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51812/

Soul Revolution – Brickcroft Social Club, 7.30pm

A 12 piece band live on stage, playing non stop Soul and Disco hits from among many...

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54363/

Curryokie Night – Venus Lounge, 7.30pm

Raising money towards 8th Heywood Scouts so they can get to the world Scout jamboree 2019 in America.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54606/

Live Band: Indigo Sunset – The Flying Horse Hotel, band on at 10pm

The band’s sound is fresh, upbeat, current and the show is always dance-floor filling, making them perfect for any occasion.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54817/

Live Band: Moterheadache – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Motorheadache’s set list comprises a large number of songs from Motorhead’s Fast Eddie Clarke era, regarded by many Motorheadbangers as the classic era from 1975 to 1982.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54234/

For a full list of Friday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=27-04-2018&searchtype=date

• Saturday 28 April

Fusiliers parade through Rochdale for 50^th anniversary – Rochdale Town Centre, 11.15am

The parade will head west along Yorkshire Street, cross the bridge at the bottom of Yorkshire Street and turn right onto the Esplanade. It will then march past the Memorial Garden for a salute at the Cenotaph at 11.30am and continue to the rear of the Town Hall where it will terminate.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54641/

National Spring Flower Show – The Riverside, Whitworth, 11am – 3.30pm

Featuring 140 classes, refreshments, free parking, plant & nursery sales, a raffle and a  tombola.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53410/

Grandma’s Attic: A Dying Matters Events – Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 11am – 12.30pm

Find out more from Co-Op Funeralcare on how to plan for the future. We all inherit and find strange objects that we would like to know more about so bring along something special to you for a free appraisal from our museum staff.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54656/

Slime Workshop – Christ Church Healey, 11.30am – 12.30pm

Come and have a go at making your own slime pots!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54504/

Concert: Rhiannon Ashley and Emyr Lloyd Jones – Rochdale Parish Church of St Chad’s, 12pm

Soprano and baritone performing Mozart, Handel, Mendelssohn, Quilter and Welsh composer Robat Arwyn.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52571/

Great Gatsby Casino Night – Ratcliffe Bars, 7pm – 12am

We have Roulette, Blackjack, Craps, Poker and Wheel of Fortune. Prizes include 2 mini cruises, a helicopter ride and flying lessons!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54576/

Faith – The George Michael Legacy – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm – 10pm

Join us in celebration to the life of one of the world’s most successful male artists selling over 100 million records worldwide and encompassing 11 British number 1 singles.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50845/

Littleborough Lions Quiz and Supper Evening – Littleborough Conservative Club, 7.30pm start

Teams of 4 are preferred. There will be a cash prize for the winning team.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54373/

Soul and Motown Night – Heywood Civic Centre, 8pm – 1am

Excellent dance floor, superb sound system, 350 capacity, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s sounds of Motown.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52676/

Live band: Happy Mondaze – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

The No.1 Happy Mondays tribute band, come and see for yourself!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54235/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=28-04-2018&searchtype=date

• Sunday 29 April

Hospice to Hospice Walk – Springhill Hospice, check in desk 9am, walkers set off 10.30am

You and yours are invited to set off from the Hospice on Broad Lane, tread over 15,000 steps along the 7.25 mile round trip. Springhill Hospice is giving you the opportunity to step out with friends, family and work colleagues and play your part in hospice care.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53129/

Car Wash and Cake Morining – St Luke’s Scout Hut, 10am – 2pm

All funds raised going towards the World Scout Jamboree in North America 2019.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54608/

Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Collectors Market – Bowlee Community Park, 6.15am – 1.30pm

If it's time for a de-clutter you can easily offload your unwanted possessions in exchange for cash, or explore and bag yourself a bargain.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52889/

Boutique Baby Sale – Rochdale Leisure Centre, 11am – 12.30pm

Come along to our large sale in the sports hall and choose from 1000’s of quality preloved bargains for your little ones! Selling items such as Toys, Clothes, Prams, High Chairs, Designer clothing, Equipment and much more!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53989/

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=29-04-2018&searchtype=date 

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http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/submit