What’s On

Summer at Venue Cymru

Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, 17th July

The Hootenanny legend returns with Squeeze bandmate Gilson Lavis and special guests Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall. 7.30pm. Tickets from £38.

Chicago, 25th-30th July

Set amid the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, this sassy musical tells the story of rivals Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly – and all that jazz! Expect treachery, corruption and murder… 7.30pm. Tickets from £15.50.

Zog and the Flying Doctors, 2nd-4th August

Zog the dragon, keen student turned air ambulance, and his crew Princess Pearl and

SARAH MILLICAN:

“Apologising for not having cleaned is easier than cleaning”

Sir Gadabout wreak medical mayhem! Stage show of Julia Donaldson’s popular book. 2pm & 4.30pm. Tickets from £16.

Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler,

6th August The star brings gags about all manner of domestic mishaps! 8pm. Tickets £30.

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Rock out in Wrexham

DID YOU KNOW? German techno giants Scooter formed in Hamburg in 1993

Rock the Park returns to Wrexham on 5th-7th August, with over 70 live acts across four huge stages, plus stunt shows, an entertainment arena, nighttime air show, fireworks, fairground, world foods and so much more.

Friday headliners include dance legends Scooter, Darren Styles and Cascada, with Saturday and Sunday showcasing tributes to everyone from The Killerz to Oasish to Spice Forever.

Tickets from £30, teens from £12, under-12s free (camping option is now sold out).

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Landscapes in paint

Enjoy stunning exhibitions at Oriel Môn in Anglesey. Until 31st July catch Jenny Holland’s bold impressionistic paintings in ‘Brushes with Land and Sea’. From 6th August Russ Chester’s ‘The Journey in My Heart’ explores the light, textures and colours of the Welsh countryside. Running throughout the year, ‘A Life in the Country’ charts the lives of the Massey sisters of Cornelyn via their vast portfolio of botanical studies. Open Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. Free entry, booking essential. orielmon.org

Stars at Rhyl Events Arena

James, 8th July The enduring Manchester indie band present songs from their new album along with all the hits, supported by Lightning Seeds and The Ks. Tickets £53.12.

Jack Savoretti, 9th July Fresh from an arena tour of new album Europiana, Jack will be supported by soul star Beverley Knight. Tickets £54.12.

Tom Grennan, 10th July

The ‘Little Bit of Love’ singer showcases his new music, with special guest Ella Henderson. Tickets £44.68.

Gates open 4pm. Tickets via gigantic.com or rhylpavilion. co.uk or call 01745 330 000

Watch the skies

Rhyl Air Show on 27th & 28th August promises an action-packed, fun-filled line-up with spectacular displays both in the air and on the ground. A strong RAF presence includes the Eurofighter Typhoon and the Red Arrows, and there will be displays by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the Grob Tutor. The show opens at 11am, displays from 2pm, and entry is free. For more details, visit:

denbighshireleisure.co.uk/RhylAirShow

Variety at eatr Clwyd

A Pretty Sh*tty Love, 8th-23rd

July A new play by acclaimed writer Katherine Chandler about the difficulties of finding love in the city. 2.45pm & 7.45pm. Tickets from £10.

Celebrate – Whitton Morris School of Dance, 14th-16th

July A lively show of song and dance performed by talented students of ballet, modern, tap and musical theatre. 7pm. Tickets from £9.

Destination Anywhere – Elsberdance, 21st-23rd July

Join the Buckley-based dance school for a fun-filled show packed with dancing, singing and stunning effects. 2pm & 7pm. Tickets from £8.

DID YOU KNOW? A Terrible Tudor cure for asthma: swallow a young frog smeared in butter. Yuk!

Horrible Histories: Terrible

Tudors, 31st July From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies) about the Tudors. It’s history with the nasty bits left in! 10.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm. Tickets £3.

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Battle for Beaumaris

Beaumaris Castle goes back in time from 27th-29th August with the arrival of a medieval encampment. Learn about arrow making, leather work, cooking, jesting and more. There’ll be demonstrations of armour and weapons – discover how archers were feared by all and join in drill training. The day ends in a battle between Lord Rhodes and Capt Horton, when knights will be recruited from the crowd! 10am-5pm. Standard admission applies. cadw.gov.wales

Fabulous folk

Blackbeard’s Tea Party, Rory McLeod and Katie Spencer are among the top artists appearing at Tyddyn Môn Farm, Anglesey on 7th-10th July. The festival is organised by Tyddyn Môn charity in support of adults with learning disabilities. Weekend tickets £70 (£55 ages 12-17, under-12s free). Individual day/evening tickets from £15.

e course of true love...

The Duke’s Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s riotous tale of confused lovers and fairy royalty, and of course, the donkey! At Valle Crucis Abbey, Llantysilio on 2nd July & 2nd August; Denbigh Castle on 17th July and Conwy Castle on 29th-30th July. 7pm. Tickets from £16.50.

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Jester minute...

Start your weekend with Friday Frolics and Fun at Conwy Castle, every Friday from 29th July-26th August. Let the town jester entertain you with his comic play, and listen to stories from Welsh folklore. Children can have a go at archery or try their hand at some magic in the wand workshop. 10am-4pm. Standard admission prices apply. See cadw.gov.wales

WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF

2ND-7TH JULY

•2nd & 3rd

July, Classic Transport Weekend, Llangollen Railway

See vintage transport including motorcycles, cars, trucks, tractors and buses. The railway will be running steam, diesel and heritage railcars all weekend, with a free bus service using vintage buses. Timetable and prices at

llangollen-railway.co.uk

•3rd & 14th July,

Tunes and Tales, Criccieth Castle

Enter a world of Welsh storytelling with Mair Tomos Ifans, illustrated with folk songs played on a small lap harp and Welsh triple harp. 11am-4pm. Standard admission applies.

•From 4th

July, Monday Night is Music Night, St John’s Methodist Church, Llandudno

Every Monday evening until 26th September, the Harmony Singers present a varied programme of popular classics, show tunes and modern melodies, raising money for good causes. 8pm. Tickets £7.

•From 5th July, Bodrhyddan

House & Garden Tours,

Rhuddlan Visit this stunning stately home, boasting several hundred acres of grounds. Explore the art collection, the gardens in bloom and the tea room! Open Tues & Thurs. 1-5pm. Tickets from £3.83.

•From 7th July, Whistler

Talks, Plas Newydd, Anglesey

On Thursdays and Fridays in July & August hear about Rex Whistler’s fantastical 17.5m-long mural of an imagined view from the house. 11- 11.30am. Standard admission applies.

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rills at Rhyl Pavilion

Jason Manford: Like Me,

8th July He’s back and he hasn’t changed a bit! Effortlessly entertaining – expect goldstandard observational comedy! 7.30pm. Tickets £32.

The Aloud Charity, 17th July

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Aloud, the organisation behind Only Boys Aloud, this gala concert brings together all the ensembles for the first time: Only Boys Aloud, Only Kids Aloud, Only Boys Aloud Academi and Merched Aloud Girls. 5pm. Tickets from £17.

The Superstars of Welsh

Wrestling, 24th July Smack down and enjoy outrageous fun for all the family. 5pm. Tickets from £11. Phantom of the Phantom of the Opera. Catch Opera. Catch his new his new Music of the Music of the Night tour. Night tour. 8pm. Tickets 8pm. Tickets from £29.50. from £29.50.

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WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF

8TH-16TH JULY

•8th-10th July, Tonnau Tropical

Garden Party, Carreglwyd

Estate, Holyhead Set in magical woodland just 15 minutes’ walk from the beach, Tonnau is a unique and friendly festival of music, food and culture spread across fi ve stages. Day tickets from £50, weekend pass £110.

John Owen-Jones, 7th

September The West End and Broadway star is best known for his record-breaking run as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and the Phantom in The

A grand day out

Celebrate summer at Anglesey County Show on 9th-10th August at the Mona Showground. Along with lots of livestock there’ll be splendid shopping, exhibition pavilions, competitions, cookery and crafts, a food hall, vehicle displays, stunt shows, equestrian events, live music and tons of doggy activities! Gates open 8am. angleseyshow.org.uk

The Dragon rises again

Caernarfon Castle’s historical re-enactors, Red Dragon Archers and Garrison, invite you to join them in July and August. Medieval characters might be practising their archery, testing their trebuchet, crafting metal on a blacksmith’s anvil, displaying falconry skills or carrying out page-to-squire and squireto-knight training. ey await your pleasure at the Great Hall and the Queen’s Gate. 11am-3pm, standard admission prices apply. cadw.gov.wales

’90s not out!

Relive the best of ’90s music with two fabulous gigs at Stadium Eirias, Colwyn Bay. On 13th August Pete Tong & the Heritage Orchestra will perform a brand new Ibiza Classics show, reworking iconic dance anthems. Tickets from £45. And on 14th August, celebrating the success of their latest album, pop-soul legends Simply Red will play an exclusive show. Both events begin at 4.30pm. Tickets from £53.44. See venuecymru.co.uk

Big ideas at Hawarden

Whether you’re a lover of Victoriana or a student with a penchant for the ‘Grand Old Man’, the Gladstone Umbrella conference on 15th-17th July is for you, while The Inklings with Michael J Christensen on 12th-14th August explores the history and works of the literary group that included JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis. Weekend tickets from £207.

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•10th July &

14th August, Mold Artisan Market

This vibrant market will be fi lled with plants, produce and gifts featuring local and regional artisans, and some from further afi eld. 11am-4pm. Free entry.

•13th July,

The Spooky Men’s Chorale, Neuadd Ogwen, Bethesda

‘Men, singing songs, some of them are funny’ – catch this unusual Australian collective with their inspired choreography. 7-11pm. Tickets £24.

•16th July, Wrexham Symphony

Orchestra, William Aston Hall, Glyndŵr University,

Wrexham The orchestra will perform work by Dukas, Berlioz, Rimsky-Korsakov, Brahms and Shostakovich. 7.30pm. Tickets from £2.74.

•16th July-3rd

September, 139th Annual Summer Show, Royal Cambrian Academy,

Conwy This major exhibition celebrates the very best in contemporary art from artists across Wales. 11am-5pm. Free entry.

•16th July & 20th August,

Colwyn Bay Artisan Market

Discover a host of unique arts and crafts from local makers, plus artisan cheeses, breads, olives, chocolates, cakes and food trucks serving hot foods from around the world. 10am4pm. Free entry.

WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF

21ST-24TH JULY

Pontio’s got talent

Cupid’s Tale, 16th-17th July Academi Westend presents a heart-warming musical about a retired Broadway star, her ‘Little Angels Orphanage’ and a foundling named Cupid. 1.30pm & 6.30pm. Tickets from £12.

Alaw, 28th July The “Welsh supergroup” (Songlines magazine) share their passion for the traditional music of Wales with a deftness and sensitivity that is enthralling. 8pm. Tickets from £13.

•21st July, Picnic with a

Porpoise, Bull Bay, Anglesey

Join North Wales Wildlife Trust in celebrating National Marine Week by watching the waves in this Special Area of Conservation for porpoises. 10am-12pm. Tickets £2.

•23rd July, Medieval

Fun Day, Valle Crucis Abbey, Llantysilio

Experience the thrill of battle in this medieval re-enactment, and discover how our ancestors lived and fought through the Middle Ages. 10am-5pm, standard admission applies.

•23rd-24th July, Colwyn Model

Railway Club Exhibition, Craigy-Don Community Centre,

Llandudno The exhibition features 14 working layouts, with an emphasis on locally inspired and club members’ railways, plus traders. 10am-4pm. Adults £5, children free.

•23rd & 24th Jul, 20th & 21st

August, Guided Tours, Valle Crucis Abbey, Llantysilio

Discover the history of the abbey and what makes this corner of North Wales so important. 10am and 5pm, standard admission applies.

•24th July, Love your Hospice

Family Sponsored Walk, Treborth Botanic Garden,

Bangor Whether you can walk 30 miles or three, this event is for the whole family whilst supporting St David’s Hospice. The walk starts in Treborth Botanic Garden, where there’s a family fun day, and crosses the Menai Bridge to Church Island. From 11am, entry £5. Our BIG Variety Show, 30th July The youngsters of Maes-G ShowZone perform a variety show by the community for the community – with something for everyone! 7pm. Tickets from £10. pontio.co.uk

DID YOU KNOW? Alaw is singer Nia Lynn, Dylan Fowler (guitar) and Oli Wilson-Dickson (fi ddle)

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A summer of art

The newly opened Oriel Glasfryn Gallery at Caerwys presents its Summer Exhibition from 25th July-29th August, celebrating the work of Welsh artists inspired by the light, landscapes and culture of Wales. Over 50 artists will be exhibiting in the contemporary gallery building as well as in Glasfryn Hall.

If you’re looking for original Welsh art and crafts, this gallery showcases some of the finest, and also houses a permanent display of landscape paintings by Dave Roberts. Open Wed–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am-4pm See orielglasfryn.com

Exploding custard hits Wrexham!

Darganfod Science Festival brings a jam-packed, slime-filled programme to Wrexham on 6th & 7th August. Xplore! science discovery centre and Ty Pawb promise an extravaganza of wild and wonderful familyfriendly activities, demos and interactive performances featuring robots, bubbles, paint-making, plus the return of the Exploding Custard Show! 9.30am-4.30pm. From £8.50. typawb.wales

Lazing on the water

Visit Llangollen Wharf on Sundays in July and August to enjoy an afternoon tea with prosecco whilst cruising along the Llangollen Canal. Board at midday, returning at 4pm (tickets £29.95).

Or make the most of the long days with a peaceful twoand-a-half hour horse-drawn cruise on 7th July or 6th August. Boarding at the wharf at 6pm, you’ll visit the Horseshoe Falls and the Dee Chain Bridge (tickets £24.95). Book online at horsedrawnboats.co.uk or call 01978 860 702.

Young superheroes travel free

Iron Man, Thor or the Dark Knight – who’s your hero? Celebrate your comic book favourites at Llanberis Lake Railway’s Super Hero Week on 8th-12th August. All children who come dressed as their favourite character can travel free of charge on the train. There is also a prize for the best-dressed hero of the week! Timetable and prices at lake-railway.co.uk

Fellowship, food and fun

DID YOU KNOW? New for 2022 is Camp Zen, a retreat curated by Purab Kohli

Commune with nature at The Good Life summer camp at Hawarden, weekends from 1st-25th July. Each micro-festival offers workshops, feasts, wellness activities and the chance to meet new people and learn new things. Encounter experts in food, nature, culture and the outdoors; go on expeditions and eat incredible food. As the sun goes down, gather around campfires in the Walled Garden. Highlights include talks by Sir Ranulph Fiennes and business guru Holly Tucker; dinners cooked over the fire by Max La Manna, Thomasina Miers and Xanthe Gladstone; a workshop by graphic designer Annie Atkins and an expedition with Tristan Gooley. Tickets from £69 (ages 5-15 £49). See thegoodlifesociety.co.uk

Dive in!

Grab your fancy hats for Ladies’ Day at Bangoron-Dee on 29th July and celebrate the glamour of both fashion and horseracing. On 15th August the Family Fun Evening from 4.30pm offers amusement for the kids, including an inflatable pirate ship and farmyard play zone. The Summer Meeting on 15th August is the perfect chance to spend time with friends, cheering as the horses thunder down the track. bangorondeeraces.co.uk

Medieval mayhem at Harlech

Do you have what it takes to be an awesome knight? Find out at Harlech Castle’s Knight School, every Tuesday from 26th July-23rd August. ‘Live History’ on 24th-25th August challenges you to accept medieval chores – will you have to clean the latrine or crush grapes individually? Then step back in time with the Ardudwy Knights on 27th-28th August, with weaponry demonstrations, combat displays, birds of prey and archery. All events run 11am-4pm, standard admission prices apply. cadw.gov.wales

B there

Future stars of the music scene join a few blasts from the past at B-Fest in Caerwys, near Mold on 8th-9th July. e team behind the event pride themselves on showcasing amazing and diverse talent, with both Welsh and English entertainment – headliners include Liverpudlian indie-rockers Space, and Chris Helme and Ian Prowse’s Amsterdam. ere’s a kids’ zone and plenty of food and drink stalls. Day tickets from £13.20, weekend from £28.60. See bfestwales.co.uk

Smiles and tears…

Star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet and their feuding families meet in the Rose Garden at Erddig Hall on 16th July. Shakespearean players dressed in Elizabethan costume join Chapterhouse in this iconic production.

On 17th August, dress as your favourite fairytale character and join the midsummer ball for Cinderella, the well-loved tale of mirth and joy. Both shows run 6.30-8.30pm, tickets £18 (£11 children). nationaltrust.org.uk

WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF

25TH JULY - 7TH AUGUST

•25th-29th July, West End

Workshop, Venue Cymru,

Llandudno This week-long workshop gives 8 to 21-yearolds with a passion for performing the opportunity to be coached by West End stars, culminating in a performance for family and friends. 10am5pm, £253. Broadway Babies (ages 4-7) runs alongside the main event. 10am-1pm, £103.

•28th July-1st August,

Holyhead Festival, Newry

Beach A weekend of activities, including live music, craft and food stalls. a funfair and even an ‘It’s a Knockout’ competition! Evening events are ticketed.

•30th & 31st July, Centenary

& Celebrations, Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

Celebrate a century of rail with a weekend of heritage trains operating between Dinas and Rhyd Ddu, marking the reopening of this section of line. For timetable & prices see festrail.co.uk

•3rd, 12th & 17th August,

Biodiversity Walks, Llandudno

Museum & Gallery Explore the fl ora of the Great Orme, the West Shore along to Deganwy and the ecosystems of the dune system. 10.30-11.30am. £5.

•6th-7th August, Menai

Food Festival, Menai Bridge

A showcase for local, national and international food and drink producers, crafts and street food. There’ll be music and family fun, including a mini funfair. 9.30am-6pm. From £3.

WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF

8TH-13TH AUGUST

•8th-26th August, Theatr

Clwyd’s Summer Schools, St David’s Building, Mold

Creative workshops for kids exploring crafts, dance, making music and theatre. Ages 5-7, 8th-11th August, £96; ages 8-10, 15th-19th August, £120; ages 1114, 22nd-26th August, £120.

•9th-20th August, Dreamgirls,

Venue Cymru, Llandudno

Direct from the West End, join three friends as they embark on a musical rollercoaster through a world of fame and fortune and the ruthless realities of showbusiness. 7.30pm. Tickets from £28.

•11th-13th

August, Shrek the Musical, Rhyl

Pavilion Based on the Oscar-winning fi lm, this hilarious and spectacular production turns the world of fairytales upside down in a must-see musical comedy adventure. 2pm & 7pm. Tickets from £10.

•13th August, Renaissance

Revival, Plas Mawr, Conwy.

The house will be alive with the sound of music! Step back in time and listen to the tunes of the Renaissance. 11am-4pm. Standard admission applies.

•13th

August, Peter Pan, Greenfi eld Valley Heritage Park, Holywell

Enjoy this classic children’s tale performed in the open air by Illyria Theatre – this time with ‘real fl ying’! Bring your own seating or a rug, suitable clothing and a picnic. 5pm. Tickets from £4.

Wild and wonderful

Highlights of this summer’s events run by North Wales Wildlife Trust:

Wardens’ Walk 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th

July Join the wardens for a walk around Cemlyn Bay nature reserve on Anglesey to hear about the tern colony, one of the largest in Wales. 11am. Free.

Happy Valley Bumbles, 23rd July Bumblebees are essential pollinators and many native species can be found in the flower-rich gardens of Llandudno. Join a guided walk to identify them and learn about their life cycle. 1.30pm. Free. Fun Day, 29th July Bushcraft, woodland crafts and marshmallows will be on offer at this traineeship celebration fun day at Llyn Parc Mawr, Bodorgan on Anglesey. 11am-3pm. Free.

Wildlife Walk, 21st August Seven miles from Little Orme to Great Orme, finishing at Gogarth reserve, visiting Bryn Pydew and Rhiwledyn. 11am. Tickets £2.50. northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk

Swinging new classics

A new opera by Lisa Logan is one of the highlights of the Gwyl Beaumaris Festival on 30th June-4th July. A Silver Spoon charts the story of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed. The festival, which centres on Canolfan Beaumaris and the Bulkeley Hotel, also features performances by the Welsh Chamber Orchestra, while London-based swing band the Shirt Tail Stompers will perform a mixture of traditional and swing jazz. Expect singing, dancing and a lot of fun! Ticket prices vary by event, and are available from Beaumaris Leisure Centre, call 01248 811200 or at beaumarisfestival.org

Festival time in Flint

Buy something unique at the Food, Drink and Craft Market on 5th July, 10am-4pm. Enjoy fine dining with Ambermaze at the Town Hall on 6th July (tickets £20), don your 1920s gear for a Murder Mystery on 7th July (tickets £5) or catch evening of song at Cymanfa Ganu on 8th July at St John’s (free). The festival culminates with Rock the Castle on 8th10th July, raising money for local charities (tickets from £2.50).

50 summers of steam

Bala Lake Railway celebrates its 50th anniversary with a Retro Day on 13th August and Steam Gala on 27th-29th August. Expect visiting locos, doubleheaded trains, demonstration goods trains and vintage buses. Meanwhile, meet Alice the Little Welsh Engine on 30th July, when Pauline Hazelwood reads her stories. Or join a BBQ Special on 4th, 11th & 18th August, stopping at Llangower for sunset over the lake.

And… action!

Saddle up for Denbigh and Flint Show on 18th August. The main ring attraction is the Atkinson Action Horses, with equine stars from Poldark, Victoria and Peaky Blinders. Your heart will be in your mouth at the riders’ acrobatics. The show features over 200 stalls, a food hall, show jumping, country crafts, livestock displays and lots more. 8.30am. From £15 (children £3.50).

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Wales welcomes the world

Vocal powerhouses Aled Jones and Russell Watson will perform together to open the world-renowned Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod on 7th July. A unique combination of competition, performance and community spirit, the festival runs until 10th July and celebrates the best of traditional and contemporary music and dance from around the world. Highlights include Grammy winner Anoushka Shankar with Manu Delago and the Britten Sinfonia, and indie threepiece Amber Run supported by Elles Bailey and Kizzy Crawford. This year Llangollen Fringe will merge with the Eisteddfod, providing laughs as well as song. Tickets from £10.

GO WILD IN THE COUNTRY

Live music from local bands, fire-pit jamming sessions, discos, flash mobs, yoga, camping and fun workshops… Wild Fest returns to Ty Ucha Farm, near Mold on 19th-20th August! Dressing-up is encouraged – pitch up in your sparkly glitz and glam, then next day don your pirate gear.

Pre-festival events include a coach trip to Aber Falls on 16th August, Olympic Games: North v. South on 17th August, and Zorbing and guitar lessons on the 18th August. A weekend pass costs £40 (children £12; under-fives 50p). Wild Fest prides itself on being non-commercial, with no bars or food concessions. See wildfestivals.co.uk

Conwy’s Proms

Conwy’s week-long Classical Music Festival on 23rd-30th July opens with Vision, a candlelit show at St Mary’s Church exploring the extraordinary life of Hildegard of Bingen. Also in the varied programme, the Festival Orchestra perform the Overture to The Marriage of Figaro; ‘A Night at the Opera’ presents four rising young singers, and the festival comes to a rousing finale with Cor Meibion y Brythoniaid male voice choir. conwyclassicalmusic.co.uk

RAGS INTO RICHES

Catch a wonder of Welsh folk art at Ty Pawb, Wrexham until 24th September. The Wrexham Tailor’s Quilt contains over 4,525 pieces of fabric, and was created by James Williams between 1842 and 1852. It depicts scenes from the Bible: Adam naming the animals, Jonah and the whale, and Noah’s ark, along with local landmarks such as the Menai Suspension Bridge and Cefn Viaduct.

‘The Tailor’s Tale’ also features modern works created in response to the quilt, by Sarah Burton of fashion house Alexander McQueen, printmaker Mark Hearld, The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles, and Adam Jones’ commission for the gallery. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Free entry. typawb.wales

WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF

21ST-29TH AUGUST

•21st August, Ferrets and Falcons, Rhuddlan Castle See these swift creatures as they race around the castle grounds! Experience birds of prey in fl ight and at rest, from the amazing speed of the peregrine to the feats of the red kite and more. 10am-4pm. Standard admission.

•25th-26th

August, Dinosaur Adventure Live, The Stiwt,

Wrexham This awe-inspiring stage show will captivate young and young-atheart, immersing the audience in a world of lifelike dinosaurs. 2pm & 4.30pm. Tickets £14.

•27th

August, Denbigh

Show A traditional family event featuring a variety of fun entertainment and bringing together local organisations to celebrate the best of the town. 11am-4pm. Free.

•29th August, Prestatyn Classic Car Show A free show held in the town centre, with over 350 cars from the early 1900s through to today’s supercars. Bring your classic motor or admire the other vehicles! 9.45am-3.45pm.

•Until 25th September,

‘Temporary Atlas: Mapping the Self in the Art of Today’, Mostyn, Llandudno

A selection of works exploring an alternative complementary idea of cartography, the science of drawing maps. Tues-Sun 10.30am-5pm. Free.