RUBBER faced local legend Phil Cool is returning to the area from a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival.

The comedian stars in his own show at the Charter Theatre, Lancaster Road, Preston, from 7.30pm, on Sunday, March 16.

Tickets are £10 to £12. For information call the box office on 01772 258858.

ASHTON Methodist Church, Wellington Road, Preston, is holding a concert, Opera Plus, on Friday, March 14, at 7.30pm.

Tickets including refreshments are £5 for adults and £2 for children. For information ring 01772 735292.

AN organ recital by Linda Carrington is being held at the Fishergate Baptist Church, Fishergate, Preston, at 1.10pm, on Wednesday, March 12.

THE Harris Music Club, St George's Church, Lune Street, Preston, are holding a lunchtime concert by the Royal Northern College of Music, on Wednesday, March 12, from 1pm to 2pm.

FOLK singers Jane and Amanda Threlfall are performing traditional English songs at St Peter's Arts Centre, Fylde Road, Preston, on Friday, March 28, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 from 01772 893001.

IRISH music organisation Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann is holding a St Patricks Night Dance on Monday, March 17.

Tickets to the 8pm to 12pm event, at St Teresa's Parish Centre, Queen's Way, Penwortham, are £1 to £5. For more information call 01772 794456.