Here’s your guide to the best things to do this weekend in the St Albans area.

 

1. Children's Concerts

Little monsters are invited to put on their best fancy dress and indulge in a spot of musical mayhem at one of St Albans Symphony Orchestra's popular annual concerts for children. The programme features music from Gladiator, Jaws, Wizard of Oz and Raiders of the Lost Ark alongside classical favourites. During the interval there will be a super-noisy opportunity for children to try out some of the players' instruments.

St Saviour's Church, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, Sunday, October 12, 2pm and 3.30pm. Details: 01727 857422, saso.org.uk

2. The Witches of Eastwick

Trouble will be brewing when Harpenden Light Operatic Society bring this show, based on the 1984 novel by John Updike, to the stage. The light-hearted musical comedy contains strong language and adult content.

Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, October 7 to 11, 7.45pm and 2.30pm on October 11. Details: harpenden-operatic.co.uk, 07817 331150, hlos.ticketsource.co.uk

3. Mnozil Brass

For the last two decades this Austrian seven-piece has been successfully mnoziling its way round the world with a totally unique brand of musical theatre, combining virtuoso brass playing, acapela singing and dead pan humour (think  Monty Python).    

Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, October 10, 7.30pm. Details: 01727 844488, alban-arena.co.uk

4. Hertfordshire Philharmonia's Concert

The program will feature Smetana: The Bartered Bride Overture, Beethoven: Piano concerto no 5 in Eb op. 73 (Emperor), Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 5 in E minor op. 64. Lev Parikian (conductor) and Alissa Firsova (piano). 

St Saviours Church, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, Saturday, October 11, 7.30pm. Details: hertsphil.org.uk

5. Sixties Gold

For lovers of Sixties music, this is the ultimate line-up. Featuring record breaking Merseybeat band Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers', ponytailed P.J. Proby, The Fortunes and Brian Poole and Chip Hawkes, bringing you the very greatest hits of The Tremeloes.

Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Saturday, October 11, 3pm and 7.30pm. Details: 01727 844488, alban-arena.co.uk

6. In comes I... or Enter the Dragon
An exhibition looking back at the 50 year history of St Albans Mummers who perfom their play, St George and the Dragon, in the city each Boxing Day. It will include costumes, photographs and archive footage of past performances. The museum will also host a series of free workshops for people to learn more about the tradition of Mumming.

Museum of St Albans, Hatfield Road, St Albans, October 11 to November 9. Details: 01727 819340, stalbansmuseums.org.uk