Featured Events in Centre in February, 2025 (February Updated)

ADAIR - Play based on Irish Goddess of the same name Come join us for a captivating evening at the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre as we bring to life the ancient Irish Goddess, Adair. This play will transport you back in time to the mystical world of Celtic mythology, where you will witness the power and grace of this enigmatic deity. Date: Wed Feb 05 2025 Time: 20:00 GMT Location: Rathcroghan Visitor Centre Don't miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich folklore of Ireland. Grab your friends and family and experience the magic of Adair firsthand! An exquisite fusion of ritualistic ceremony, haunting vocals, and original music. Maighread’s voice—already celebrated in her international career with the blues-rock duo Blackbird & Crow—soars with power and vulnerability, drawing the audience into a trance-like state. The result is an unparalleled theatrical experience that demands attention. It’s a performance that is not just watched—it is experienced. Richard Crawford, An Grianan Theatre Information Source: Maighread Ni Ghrasta. | eventbrite

Soulweaver with special guest Pandamoaniumand Fox Palmer supporting Join us for an unforgettable evening of music! Get ready to be mesmerised by the rock anthems of Soulweaver, and special guests Pandamoanium with the talented Fox Palmer supporting. It's going to be a night filled with good vibes, great music, and amazing company. Don't miss out on this special event! Doors 8pmTickets £7 ADV + eventbrite booking fee / £12 OTDUnder 18s welcome when accompanied by a responsible adult with their physical ID, and must have their own ticketTickets non-refundable Information Source: The Acoustic Couch | eventbrite

Get ready to kick off 2025 with an unforgettable experience! Bhangra Fit Auckland is thrilled to bring Royal Bhangra from London, UK 🇬🇧 to Aotearoa 🇳🇿 for our first workshop of the year! Led by Sanj & Jess, a dynamic, multi-award-winning professional Bhangra duo with over 18 years of experience, this workshop promises energy, fun, and incredible choreography. Known for training first-placing Bhangra teams and hosting sold-out workshops across the UK—whether for corporate teams or the public— Sanj & Jess have shared their expertise with Bhangra enthusiasts at every level. From judging international competitions to performing at large-scale events worldwide, including alongside artists like Diljit Dosanjh or at the late Queen Elizabeth II's Platium Jubilee, Sanj & Jess expertly blend traditional folk Bhangra with a creative, modern flair. Together, Sanj & Jess have competed in 17 Bhangra competitions. Their final competitive performance as a duo was at Capital Bhangra 2019 (picture below), where their team claimed 1st place and Jessica won the Best Female Dancer Award for the 3rd time in a UK Bhangra competition 🏆🏆🏆 Check out Royal Bhangra UK on Instagram: @royalbhangrauk https://www.instagram.com/royalbhangrauk/ 🪘 What to Expect: Learn a choreographed routine from Royal Bhangra broken into easy-to-follow steps.Suitable for everyone, from total beginners to seasoned enthusiasts!Videography options at the end: perform solo, with friends, or as part of the class—or opt out if you prefer!📍 Location: The Y Lynfield Youth and Leisure Centre, Mt Roskill, Auckland ⏳ Duration: 1.5 hours of high-energy fun and learning 🎟 Tickets: $20 per person$35 for two peopleLimited spots available—reserve your spot early! Door sales: $30 per person 👟 Important Details: Open to participants aged 6 and older.Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring a water bottle. Changing rooms, toilets and water fountains are available at the facilityNo refund or cancellations.Photography and videography will be conducted at the eventFree parking availableDancers or non-dancers, shy or bold, he, she or they, desi or non-desi - all are welcome! So come out, learn a new skill, get a great workout, make new friends with similar interests, and most importantly, have fun! 🥳 Don’t miss out—see you on the dance floor! CHAK DE! 💥 Information Source: Bhangra Fit Auckland | eventbrite

Zinia King from A Dose of Whimsy will inspire you to learn to paint Australian flora and fauna using her unique ‘pen/pattern’ drawing technique with loose watercolour washes. In this adult's workshop, Zinia will take you step by step through the process and will provide you with 'how to draw' sheets to support you while you create your watercolour artwork. Information Source: City of Marion Libraries | eventbrite

Come and celebrate 60 Years of the Phoenix Motorcycle Club's rich history - all current and past Phoenix MCC members are welcome along with their families, and any volunteers who have helped out over the years! This event will also include the 2024 SA State Championships Trophy prizegiving, as well as the 2024 Phoenix MCC/CAFNIX Club Trophies. BBQ and soft drinks will be supplied, BYO alcohol and picnic chairs. Prebook before January 19th required to assist with planning catering. Information Source: Phoenix Motorcycle Club | eventbrite

Get ready for a night of laughs at the Didsbury Comedy Club in Manchester. The event is scheduled to take place on February 2, 2025, at St Catherine's Community Centre on School Lane. Join fellow comedy enthusiasts for a memorable evening filled with hilarious performances by talented comedians. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy top-notch comedy in the heart of Manchester.

Create surface patterns for a range of products and materials including textiles, wallpaper, home decor, ceramics and packagingUnderstand the principle of design, including colour theory and compositionApply illustration techniques to create unique pattern motifsUse industry software to create patterns, and gain a basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe IllustratorThe course runs for 8 weeks.This course is currently scheduled for Mondays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Cost to do this course is $500. No need to register for a ticket. There are 2 dates available for this course. For Monday 3rd February, 2025, enrol via this link: TAFE Statement in Surface Pattern Design FebFor Monday 29th April, 2025, enrol via this link: TAFE Statement in Surface Pattern Design AprIf you have any questions, send us an email. RTO:90003 Information Source: TAFE Design Centre Enmore | eventbrite

Come and join our u3a choir for a chance to sing some traditional and modern songs in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Every Monday from 10am to 11.30am, starting in Glenariffe on Monday 3rd February, and alternatining between Glenariffe and Sheskburn in Ballycastle. Information Source: Glens & Dalriada u3a | eventbrite

Hosted by Simon Burfoot FMPA, ABIPP, ARPS, who is the Technical Director of Elinchrom UK. Simon is a qualified photographer and lighting tutor who is best known for his lighting courses. If you want to take your photography to the next level and understand how to shape and manipulate light then look no further! This workshop will teach you how to control light using modifiers and reflectors and get as much right in-camera to save you a lot of time in post-production. Simon will go through everything from simple one-light setups and the differences between hard & soft/matt & specular light sources; to the effect these have on the subject in terms of ‘in-camera’ skin smoothing and the control of exposure with your camera’s aperture. This course is aimed at beginners or those using speedlights who want to become more creative in their studio or out on location, you’ll leave the workshop with the confidence to recreate the setups, understand the techniques and be able to put them into practice. You should leave with the confidence to be able to recreate this set up having gained a firm understanding of the techniques. You will need to bring with you the following: - Your camera and lenses - A spare battery - A memory card All Elinchrom flash equipment is provided along with triggers. A pen and paper is also handy for making notes throughout the day. The workshop will be held at the SIM Imaging showroom in Hatfield who specialise in beautifully handmade photo products designed for professional photographers. Lunch and Refreshments are available on the day together with free parking on site. As an exclusive to SIM customers this workshop is offered at only £70 for a day of expert training! Spaces are extremely limited to ensure plenty of time for individual tutoring and guided practicals. Book early and take advantage of our early bird offer with tickets at just £50 until 31st December 2024. Information Source: SIM Imaging | eventbrite

Do you live in Meanwood, want to learn embroidery and find out more about our craft courses and workshops? Then come along to this monthly drop in embroidery workshop and learn a new skill. Stitch-Up has teamed up with the Royal Volentry Service to offer a drop in embroidery workshop, bring along an embroidery project or join in with one of our community projects. Hot drinks and snacks will be available and you will get to take your finished project away with you! You can also help us make extras to be shared with the local community. Stitch-Up studio is based at Meanwood Community Centre and we run courses, workshops and weekly community craft groups in the area! You will get to meet our friendly Stitch-Up team and find out what we have planned for our spring workshop programme. You can have your say in helping us shape our 2024 programme of community craft activity as well. No experience is necessary for this workshop, all levels are welcome. We are really looking forward to welcoming you. There is ample parking available at the Community Centre Car Park. If you cannot fit in the Car Park, please park on the main part of Stainbeck Avenue, with consideration to the residents please do not park in the cul-de-sac. The Stitch-Up Studio is to the rear of the Community Centre. Once you arrive in reception please follow the signs for Stitch-Up. COVID SAFETY MEASURES: * Please do not attend the studio if you are feeling unwell, have Covid 19 or have experienced any symptoms of Covid 19 in the 7 days prior to attending or have been in contact with anyone else who has had symptoms. * Please use hand sanitiser on entry and exit of the studio. You can follow us on instagram @stitch_up to keep up to date with what we are up to or visit our website stitch-up.org.uk. Stitch-Up CIC is a social enterprise and any profits we make are reinvested straight back into delivering our creative community projects supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Leeds to learn new skills and improve wellbeing. Information Source: Stitch-Up | eventbrite

Discover the Art Sparks - eMerge - Illustration Term program in Erina, where young artists aged 12-17 can unlock their artistic potential. This 10-week program offers insightful workshops on editorial illustration, covering diverse styles and techniques used by illustrators. Participants will delve into the world of digital drawing with Procreate software, exploring different illustration styles and developing their personal artistic flair. By creating digital illustrations to complement articles for various publications, students will enhance their creative thinking and communication skills. The program, held at Art Space 1, The Erina Centre in Erina Fair, requires participants to bring their own iPads with the Procreate app installed and a stylus. Limited iPads are available for use during workshops. Enrol now to secure a spot in this engaging youth program, designed to bring young artists' ideas to life. Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your artwork in the culminating art exhibition.