BLACKBURN

Summer Fair, Holy Trinity Church Hall, Hoghton, 2pm. (Inside if raining).

"Asterick's Morning," Mill Hill Library, 10am-noon.

New Blackburn Orchestra, Christ Church, Mosley Street, 7.30pm.

Coffee Time Concert, Blackburn Cathedral, 11am.

Mela 2005, Witton Country Park, from 9.30am.

RSPCA Charity Shop, Lord Street West, 10am-4pm.

Wildlife Art Exhibition, Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Road, Samlesbury. Until July 31.

The "X Factor" (music, singing, dance and drama), with professional tutors, Ivy Street Community Centre, 10am-noon. Details: 01254 55977.

Karate, St Wilfrid's Community Leisure Centre, King Street, 7pm-8.30pm.

Ballet, Tap, Modern, Gymnastics, Funky Jazz, Cheerleading and Musical Theatre (age two and over), Zoe Taylor School of Dance, Knuzden. Details: 01254 260657.

Neil Downes, vocalist, Traders Arms, Mellor. Last Saturday of the month.

Rhet Set Disco (50s Golden Oldies, original vinyl), Havelock Inn, Havelock Street, 8.30pm.

Christian Bookshop and Cafe, St Barnabas Church, 85 Johnson Street, 9am-5pm.

Snorkelling Club, Waves Fun Centre, Nab Lane, 8am-9.45am.

Happy Feet Line Dancing, Mellor Village Hall, 8pm-11pm. (Last Saturday of each month).

SureStart Child Contact Centre, St Aidan's School, Norfolk Street, 2pm-4pm. Telephone: 01254 692817.

Junior Gym, 10am-11am; Public Swimming, noon-3.30pm, Shadsworth Leisure Centre, Shadsworth Road.

Blackburn School of Irish Dancing, West End Youth Club, Clayton Street, 10am-2pm.

DARWEN

"Free Bird," Ranken Arms, Hoddlesden.

Rollerskating Club, Darwen Leisure Centre, 2pm-5pm.

Gymnastics for Beginners, Blackburn with Darwen Sports Acro Club, Darwen Vale Community Centre, Darwen Vale School, Bolton Road, 10am and 11am.Genditsu, 1pm-3pm, Youth and Community Centre, Knott Street.

Children's Storytime Session (three-five year-olds), Darwen Library, 10am-10.30am. (Term-time only).

Dance Circle, Barlow Institute, Bolton Road, Edgworth 7.30pm-10pm.

Creme of Commercial and Classic Dance Anthems, Priviledge Nightclub, 9.30pm.

HYNDBURN

Junior Club (eight-11 year-olds); Ladies Gym Group, 1pm-2pm; Sequence Dancing, 6.45pm-10.15pm, New Era Complex, Paradise Street, Accrington.

Divine Service, Spiritualist Church, Clayton Street, Great Harwood, 7pm.

Adult adn Children's Kickboxing Freestyle Jujitsu, Cobra Mixed Martial Arts School, Unit 12a, corner of Nuttall and Victoria Street, Accrington, 1pm-2.30pm.

Only Foals and Horses Animal Sanctuary, Redshell Stables, Redshell Lane, off Haslingden Old Road, Oswaldtwistle, 1pm-4pm.

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Song and Dance (age of three and over), DBSB School of Dance, St James Old School, Cannon Street, Accrington, 9.30am.

Sequence Dancing, (The Ritz), New Era Complex, Accrington, 7.15pm.

RIBBLE VALLEY

Open Gardens, Knowle Green Village Hall, 10.30am-4pm. No dogs allowed.

"Celtic Cross," Kings Arms, Clitheroe.

Table Top Sale, Our Lady and St Michael's Church car park, Alston Lane, Grimsargh, 10am-3pm.

The Friends of Oliverson's CE Primary School Barbecue, Goosnargh Village Hall, 4pm-10pm.

Christ Church Ramblers meet outside the church, Longridge, 9.30am. (Eight miles).

Accrington and Blackburn CHA Walking Club meet Downham car park, 1.30pm (C).

Goosnargh and Longridge Agricultural Show, The Showfield, Longridge.

Brigade Star Night, St Wilfrid's Club, Longridge, 7.30pm.

Dire Straits Tribute Band, The Dog inn, Longridge.

Ribchester Art Club Painting Exhibition, Longridge Library. Until July 31.

Infinite Tai Chi and Chi Kung, Parochial Hall, Ribchester, 10am-11.30am.

Wild Boar Park, Chipping, 10am-4pm.

Free Legal Advice, Carter House, 28 Castle Street, Clitheroe, 10am-12.30pm.

BURNLEY

60s and 70s -- Memories of Music Gone By, Central Methodist Church, 1.30pm.

Fun Fair, Fulledge Recreation Ground, Culshaw Street.

"Asimov" (rock band), The Circulation, Holmes Street.

Jeff Nuttall Retrospective Exhibition, Mid Pennine Gallery, Yorke Street. Until August 13.

The Guild of Miniature Needle Arts Exhibition, Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham. Until September 1.

Playstation and Games Night, Brunshaw Action Group's Community Drop-in Centre, 6pm-8.30pm.

Dance Group (seven-15 year-olds), Brunshaw Youth Centre, 1.30pm-3pm.

Free Internet Sessions, ICT Learning Centre, Turf Moor, 10am-noon.

Girls Dance Group (five-13 year-olds), Brunshaw Action Group's Community Drop-In Centre, 10am-noon.

Aerobics, Barden Community Centre, 5pm-6pm.

DJ Semple, The Work's, 10pm.

60s Music, Churchills, 58a Bank Street.

Free and Easy, The Junction, Rosegrove Lane.

Formation Dancing, Brunshaw Youth Centre, Morse Street,10am-noon.

DJ Phat Pat, Chicago Rock Cafe, 9pm.

Saturday Morning Club (five-14 year-olds), Vanguard Community Centre, 65 Bevington Close, 10am-1pm.

Craft Club (seven-16 year-olds), The Mechanics, Manchester Road.

PENDLE

Meatloaf Tribute, New Palatine Club, Norfolk Street, Nelson.

"Rising," Derby Arms, Colne.

Jack Burns, Carlton WMC, Brook Street, Nelson.

"CK Rock," Star Cycling Club, Manchester Road, Nelson.

Tae-Bo, East Lancs School of Dancing, Unit A1, Holker Business Centre, Burnley Road, Colne, 9am-10am.

Ju-Jitsu, Civic Hall, Barrowford.

Brisk Walk meet Silverman Hall (foyer), Nelson, 10am. (One hour).

Kids Street-Dance/Hip-Hop, 10am-10.45am (six-11 year-olds); 10.45pm-11.30am (12-16 year-olds), Sanderson Dance Fitness Centre, St John's Methodist Church, Albert Road, Colne.

ROSSENDALE

Rossendale Schools' Art Exhibition, Rossendale Museum, Rawtenstall, 1.30pm-4.30pm. Until August 7.

Paul Aaron, Waterfoot Social Club.

Indoor Car Boot Sale, Madison Park Wine Bar, Burnley Road, Rawtenstall, 10am-4pm.

Ballet and Tap Dancing (age two and over), Debra McLaren School of Dancing, Bank Street, Rawtenstall, 9am-9.45am.

Afternoon Tea, St Mary's Church, Todmorden.

Kids Disco (age seven-plus), noon-2pm; Hip-Hop and Breakdance (seven-13 year-olds), 11am-noon, Health and Fitness Club, Lanch Road, Waterfoot. Details: 01706 221389.

FURTHER AFIELD

Sex, Chips and Rock 'n' Roll, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. Until August 6.

Grin Up North Exhibition, Bolton Museum.

The 39 Steps, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds. Until July 16

The Shape Changer with Lempen Puppet Theatre, The Lowry, Salford Quays.

Sex, Chips and Rock 'N' Roll, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. Until August 6.

Ladyboys of Bangkok, The Lowry, Salford Quays. Until July 30.

Starlight Express, Empire Theatre, Liverpool. Until July 30.

David Martin and Richard Kendrick, Cornerhouse, Manchester. Until July 17.

Mystique, The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Until November 6.

CINEMA

APOLLO, Burnley: The Descent (18), Batman Begins (12A), Mr and Mrs Smith (15), War of the Worlds (12A), Star Wars 3 (12A), House of Wax (15), A Lot Like Love (PG), Sat/Sun preview Madagascar (U), Thu preview Wedding Crashers (15), Saturday Pooh's Heffalump Movie (U). Tel 0871 223 3445.

APOLLO, Blackburn: Batman Begins (12A), A Lot Like Love (PG), War of the Worlds (12A), Mr and Mrs Smith (15), The Pacifier (PG), Sat/Sun preview Madagascar (U), Thu Wedding Crashers (U), Saturday Cat In The Hat (PG). Tel: 0871 22 33 446.

VUE, Accrington: Tel 0871 2240 240.

STAGE & SCREEN, Clitheroe: Tel 01200 427162