IRISH singing star Martin Branigan will be the cabaret performer at Preston Grasshoppers' Rugby Club, Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood, on Friday, February 13, from 7.45pm-midnight.

The charity event, in aid of Fulwood and Cadley County Primary School Parent Teacher Association, also includes a disco with DJ Simon Gee and is produced and compered by Preston singer Tony Slater.

Tickets are £5 from Sharon Mulvaney on 01772 493614 or from Tony Slater on 01772 200181 or 07703475258.

THE Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is playing at the Guild Hall, Preston, on Tuesday, February 10, at 7.30pm. Tickets are from £14 with discounts available. Call 01772 258858 for details.

CELEBRATE the Chinese new year at Preston's Guild Hall as the Preston and District Chinese Community welcome the Year of the Monkey with a spectacular event featuring dancers, singers and musicians from the city of Shenzhen, China, on Saturday, January 31, from 2pm-6.30pm.

Tickets are £12.50, including a Chinese buffet, with discounts available. For bookings call 01772 258858.

THE next production from The Broughton Players is the psychological thriller, The Last Gamble, on Wednesday, February 4-7, at 7.30pm, at The Playhouse Theatre, Market Street West, Preston.

Tickets are £5 with discounts available on 01772 862787 or 717410.

CHILDREN aged 13-plus can enjoy a free art day at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery on Sunday, February 1, from 11am-3pm. Call 01772 905414 for details.

PRESTON singer Stephen Bayliss is performing at the Charter Theatre, Preston, on Sunday, February 22, at 7.30pm. Tickets are from £12 on 01772 258858.

THE Harris Music Club's next recital is on Wednesday, February 11, at the Preston Minster, Church Street, at 1pm, with Adrian Wilson on oboe and Iain Farrington on piano.

Tickets are £5 and £1 for students on the door and free for members.