What's on in Watford and Hertfordshire this weekend, 7th and 8th March, 2020
The Gin to my Tonic
The Gin to my Tonic Festival brings together over 100 different gins from across the UK and beyond. Each gin stocked behind the bars has been selected based on outstanding craftsmanship, delightful flavour and the most enjoyable drinking experiences. The festival will bring together a range of established and emerging craft gins to enrich your gin experience.
Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Saturday, March 7, 1pm and 7pm. Details: 01923 571102 watfordcolosseum.co.uk
Dance Re:Ignite Festival
Dance Re:Ignite celebrates dance for and by people aged over 55 in Hertfordshire and connects people to opportunities to get involved in dance. The festival offers the opportunity to take part in workshops, watch performances and meet new people with a shared interest in dance. Lots of fun and no previous experience of dance is necessary.
Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Sunday, March 8, 4pm. Details: 01923 571102 watfordcolosseum.co.uk
Amanda Ramsey Photography Exhibition
A selection of photographs that explore and capture London by local artist Amanda Ramsay.
Watford Museum, 194 High Street, Watford, until Saturday, May 2. Details: 01923 232297 watfordmuseum.org.uk
Sarah & Duck
The enchanting world of Sarah and Duck is brought to life featuring the wonderful characters from the BAFTA award-winning CBeebies show. Join Sarah and Duck and a host of your favourite friends including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, as they plan a birthday party for Scarf Lady in their garden. Told through a fantastic blend of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday will take you and your children on a magical adventure.
The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, various times. Details: 01923859291 radlettcentre.co.uk
Simply reRed
With more than thirty Top 40 singles and several of the best-selling albums of the last four decades to choose from, this world class seven piece band recreates every slick groove and perfect melody from Mick Hucknall’s remarkable global career in an unparalleled display of authenticity and style, guaranteed to keep the audience singing and dancing all night.
The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Sunday, March 8, 7.30pm. Details: 01923859291 radlettcentre.co.uk
Count Arthur Strong
As well as being the all-round entertainer we all know and love from the telly, Count Arthur Strong is also a lifelong fan of astronomy, since having been given a microscope, or whatever it is they use, for Christmas when he was a small precocious baby. In this, his brand-new show, he seamlessly combines the very best showbiz entertainment you’ll currently find, in the world, possibly? As he wrestles with some of the big questions that other all-round entertainers shy away from.
The Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Sunday, March 8, 8pm. Details: 01727 844488 alban-arena.co.uk
Birds of Prey
Abbots Langley Library will be holding a talk on birds of prey, suitable for all the family. Children will get the chance to ask questions and see a falcon, an owl and a hawk. There will also be a craft session.
Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, Saturday, March 7, 10.30am. Details: 0300 123 4049
An Evening with Manchester United Legends
This exclusive show will see a live and unscripted interview, reminiscing about glorious football memories and getting a real life insight at the clubs they have played for.
The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Saturday, March 7, 8pm. Details: 01923859291 radlettcentre.co.uk
Stashbuster Stale
A fun event where the hall will be full of crafters selling excess and unused materials, including fabrics, trims, dyes, stencils, rubber stamps, paper, paints, buttons and more. So pop along and pick up a bargain.
St Martins United Reformed Church, Muirfield Road, South Oxhey, Saturday, March 7, 10am to 2pm. Details: 07576 167776 pam.moriarty@communitylearningpartnership.org.uk
Rare Productions Open Auditions
Open auditions for people aged 8-21 for Rare Productions’ St Swithuns. East End gangsters commit the crime of the century and hide their loot in a disused stately home, Hensley Grange. Meanwhile the girls of Britain’s most notorious public school, St Swithun’s, are given a final chance to reform by being sent to the self same Hensley Grange.
The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Sunday, March 8, and Thursday, March 12, various times. Details: 01923859291 radlettcentre.co.uk
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