Viva Venue Cymru!

A Country Night in Nashville, 25th August

Recreating a buzzing honky-tonk in downtown Nashville, featuring songs from its biggest stars past and present. 7.30pm. Tickets £28.

Barry Steele & Friends; e Roy Orbison Story, 26th August A production that truly captures the magic of Roy and the Traveling Wilburys. Featuring Spencer Jordan as Buddy Holly. 7.30pm. Tickets £30. www.venuecymru.co.uk

Handmade by you in Wernog Wood

Wernog Wood o ers craft courses for adults – an unforgettable experience in an idyllic woodland setting in north-east Wales. You’ll learn from tutors who are masters of their craft, giving you the satisfaction of making something to be truly proud of. Summer courses include greenwood stool and chairmaking, cleft oak gate making, basket making, welding a re pit, cyanotype and many more. You can stay on site too. Find out more at www.wernogwood.co.uk

Wakey walky

As Take at celebrate over 30 years as the UK’s no.1 boy band, e Take at Experience mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised tribute act. With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, e Take at Experience recreate the magic of Take at live on stage on their Greatest Hits Tour. Catch this fantastic show at e Stiwt, Rhosllannerchrugog, Wrexham on 29th July at 7.30pm. Tickets are £25, from www.stiwt.com

Rise and shine on 6th August for a ve-mile walk, taking in the beautiful Anglesey Coastal Path and Penrhos Nature Reserve, in aid of St David’s Hospice. e Anglesey Dawn Walk fee of £20 for adults, £15 for children, includes hospice pyjamas, refreshments along the way and a breakfast bap and hot drink upon completion. Register at www.stdavidshospice.org.uk

•22nd July - 28th August, ‘Wales: Land, Sea and People’, Oriel Glasfryn, South Street, Caerwys. A summer exhibition of painting, sculpture, jewellery and ceramics. 10am. Free.

•3rd, 10th & 17th August, Barbeque Specials, Bala Lake Railway, Llanuwchllyn Enjoy the sunset by steam train, with an extended stop by the lake for a burger or hot dog. 6.15pm. Tickets from £10 (child £5).

•5th-6th August, Darganfod/ Discover, Chester Street, Wrexham Xplore! Science Discovery Centre and Ty Paŵb work together for this fantastic festival of science and art, featuring workshops and shows on the science of Roald Dahl, the incredible world of chemistry, dinosaurs and much more. Activities take place at various sites within Xplore! and Ty Paŵb as well as spilling out onto the Hippodrome site on Henblas Street. £8.50 (family of four £30, under-4s free).

•8th August, Eastern BBQ with Adam Williams, The Walled Garden, Hawarden Estate A masterclass in Eastern food over the fire, learning regional recipes from China and Japan. 10am-4pm. £150 (ages 5-15 £50).

•10th-12th August, International Sheep Dog Society’s 2023 Welsh National Sheep Dog Trials, Llysfasi College, Ruthin Road, Wrexham Fascinating displays from working dogs. £5 per car, per day.

WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF

13TH-28TH AUGUST

•13th-20th August, Wild Festival, Ty Ucha Farm, Caerwys, Mold A family-friendly event that’s a safe, fun and a ordable getaway for all ages, with great entertainment and brilliant musicians. Tickets £50 (ages 5-15 £15, under-5s 50p).

Bright lights, new city

Denbighshire & Wrexham Music Cooperative Summer Showcase, 4th July Brimming with local talent, this will feature the rst public performance of their projects. 6.30pm. Tickets £5.

•21st August, Family Fun Evening, Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse Free activities for the children to enjoy whilst the adults watch the sport! 4pm. Tickets from £7, dining options.

Elsber Dance: A Summer Spectacular 2023, 11th-14th July. Experience the thrill of a live dance performance, from contemporary to ballet, jazz, tap and Irish dance. 7pm. Tickets £11.