Exhibitions 

1. George Eksts: Development Heaven

Artist George Eksts talks about his large-scale work inspired by video tapes at the start of his solo exhibition at the University of Hertfordshire.

The University of Hertfordshire, Art and Design Gallery, College Lane, Hatfield. Talk Thursday, March 19, 7pm, exhibition until May 9. Details: 01707 284000, herts.ac.uk

 

Theatre

1. Playhouse Creatures

Period drama meets burlesque in the latest production to grace the stage at the Barn Theatre. The play follows the tale of the first women actors on stage in 1660s England under the reign of Charles II.

Abbey Theatre, Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, March 20 to 28, 8pm. Details: 01707 324300, barntheatre.co.uk

2. Hats Off to Laurel and Hardy

Lucky Dog Theatre Productions bring this critically acclaimed and touching portrayal of the much-loved comic legends to St Albans.

The Maltings Arts Theatre, Level 2, The Maltings, St Albans, Saturday, March 21, 3pm and 8pm. Details: 0333 666 3366, maltingsartstheatre.co.uk

 

Music

1. Redbourn Folk Club presents Vicky Swan and Jonny Dyer

This talented duo are set to entertain audiences with their blend of traditional and contemporary folk music.

Redbourn Cricket Club Pavilion, Redbourn Common, Redbourn, Thursday, March 19, 8pm. Details: 01582, 793164, redbournfolkclub.org.uk

2. The Slaves

Join this local covers band for a night of top tunes spanning the decades back to 1960.

The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans, Friday, March 20, 10pm. Details: 01727 844627, thehorn.co.uk

3. Ruen Brothers

See this alternative Lincolnshire duo perform before they head off to support George Ezra on tour in the US.

The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans, Saturday, March 21, 8pm. Details: 01727 844627, thehorn.co.uk

4. St Matthew Passion

St Albans Bach Choir brings a new dimension to its core repertoire when it performs JS Bach’s St Matthew Passion in German.

St Albans Cathedral, St Albans, Saturday, March 21, 7pm. Details: 01727 860780, stalbanscathedral.org

5. St Albans International Organ Festival

Pieter van Dijk, organist of Grote Sint Laurenskerk in Holland, pays a visit to St Albans to celebrate JS Bach's 329th birthday with an afternoon of music.

St Saviour’s Church, Sandpit Lane St Albans, Saturday, March 21, 5.30pm. Details: 01727 844765, organfestival.com

6. Harpenden Choral Society Presents Russian Choral Music

Join the Society for an evening of sacred Russian pieces by Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, Chesnokov, Labinski, Part, and Stravinsky.

High Street Methodist Church, High Street, Harpenden, Saturday, March 21, 7.30pm. Details: 01582 419379, harpendenchoralsociety.org

7. Dave Newton Quintet

Enjoy a jazz-filled night with the award-winning Dave Newton and his talented band.

Herts Jazz Club, Screen 2, Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City, Sunday, March 22, 7.30pm. Details: 0300 3039 620, hertsjazz.co.uk

8. The de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra with Roger Montgomery

A celebration of some of the best late Romantic works with Roger set to perform Richard Strauss's Second Horn Concerto.

The Weston Auditorium, University of Hertfordshire, de Havilland Campus, Hatfield, Sunday, March 22, 7.30pm. Details: 01707 281127, herts.ac.uk

 

Poetry

1. Sea Poetry and Music Evening

We may be far from the beach but you can still enjoy the sound of the sea through the written word at this Ver Poets event.

St Michael's Church, St Michael's Street, St Albans, Friday, March 20, 7.45pm. Details: 01727 835037, stmichaels-parishchurch.org.uk

 

Days Out 

1. St Albans Library Local History Day

Celebrate local history with a range of events, including the chance to explore St Albans Library's enthralling collections and microfilm archives.

St Albans Library, Maltings Shopping Centre Level 2, St Albans, Wednesday, March 18, 10am. Details: 0300 123 4049, hertsdirect.org