Our weekly pick of events to help you make the most out of your weekend...
1. Yellow Comedy
Headliner is Jim Daly. Also appearing are Daniel Baker, Christopher Jones, Olga Koch, Dan Mayo, Will Robbins and Sikisa.
Reason Coffee and Bookstore, 116 The Parade, Watford, Friday, March 31, 8pm. Details: 01923 238455
2. South West Herts Astronomical Society
The Society welcomes Damian Peach to give a talk on how to get the most from your telescopes, cameras and software. Damian is a world class astro imager, specialising in capturing images of the planets.
Cadogan House, Royal Masonic School, Chorleywood Road, Rickmansworth, Friday, March 31, 8pm. Details: swhas.org.uk
3. The Maggini Quartet
They return with another of characteristic programme, mixing the glories of the Austro-German Classical repertoire with a neglected British masterpiece of the Twentieth Century: Bax’s First Quartet.
The Baptist Church, High Street, Rickmansworth, Friday, March 31, 6.30pm. Details: trms.elgar.org
4. Baby Rhyme Time
A fun half hour session of songs and rhymes suitable for babies and toddlers – children love being bounced and tickled, and rhymes are a great way of entertaining them.
North Watford Library, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 7RW, Friday, March 31, 2.15pm to 2.45pm. Details: watfordbigevents.co.uk/wordfest
5. Children’s Activities
As part of Watford’s Big WordFest there will be un activities in the Waterstones store from the brilliant picture book, Super Happy Forest.
Waterstones Watford, 122 High Street, Watford, WD17 2BJ , Saturday, April 1. Details: 01923 634724
6. Art Journaling Workshop
Come along to this art journaling workshop where you will be taught by published mixed media artist, Paula Watkins.
Heavenly Arts & Crafts Café, Muirfield Road, Watford, Saturday, April 1, 10am to 3pm. Details: 0208 421 5544
7. Big Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Celebrating Litfest 17, Booster Cushion Theatre are pleased to present this family show with a high level of audience participation to give children the joy of using their imagination.
Croxley Green Library, Barton Way, Croxley Green, Saturday, April 1, 11am. Details: 01727 873 874
8. Al Murray
The nation’s critically acclaimed bar-based-braveheart, Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, embarks on a common sense campaign to re-Great Britain in his brand new show.
Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Saturday, April 1, 7.30pm. Details: 02036 598914
9. High School Musical
Full of catchy songs and exciting dance routines, High School Musical explores issues of friendship, first love and acceptance.
Pump House Theatre, 5 Local Board Road, Watford, until Saturday, April 1. Details: 01923 467269
10. Chipperfield Choral Society Anniversary Concert
Chipperfield Choral Society performs Handel’s masterpiece oratorio ‘Messiah’ and are joined by their patron, world-renowned soprano Emma Bell. Along with three other outstanding young soloists, Anna Huntley, Tom Robson and Alex Ashworth, this will be an amazing and unique opportunity to hear wonderful singing at a local venue.
The Great Hall, Royal Masonic School for Girls, Rickmansworth Park, Rickmansworth, Saturday, April 1, 7.30pm. Details: 01923 773168
11. Doomwatch Castle
Emily has been given the latest must-have present for her birthday, the virtual reality game, Doomwatch Castle. With helmets on, Emily and her brother are transported to the world of Doomwatch Castle. They have instructions to find the three missing skeletons but where can they be? Follow their adventures and meet the weird and wonderful characters of Doomwatch Castle.
The Wyllyotts Theatre, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April 2. Details: 01707 645005
12. Abbots Langley Orchestra Spring Concert
Conductor Gonzalo (currently associate leader of the English National Opera) will be the soloist in the lovely Mozart violin concerto no. 3.
Saint Saviour’s Church, 96 The Crescent, Abbots Langley, Sunday, April 2, 7.30pm. Details: 01923 262988
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