All the feels at Bangor’s Pontio

Rich Hardisty – Silly Boy, 20th May Rich shares anecdotes and observations as he tries to convey what mental illness looks and feels like, celebrating the beauty and silliness of it all. 8pm. Tickets £12.

Made in Dagenham, 24th-25th May Students of Coleg Menaii perform this uplifting musical

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Actor-writer Rich Hardisty appeared in Lovesick and Fantastic Beasts comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right. 7pm. Tickets from £8.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, 2nd June The programme includes Vaughan Williams’ ‘Five Variants of Dives and Lazarus’, Mozart’s Concerto No. 5 and Beethoven’s

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Beauty and the Beast, 13th14th May Conwy Kaleidoscope invites you to their fun family production of a tale as old as time. 1pm & 7pm. From £7.50.

Very Santana, 3rd June The band will recreate the guitar mastery of Carlos Santana that made him a musical icon. 7.30pm. Tickets £16.50.

Art on Anglesey

At Oriel Môn until 18th June, Peter Moore’s ‘The Wild Atlantic Edge’ captures in paint the atmospheric beauty of our western coasts and mountains. In contrast, ‘Three Old Harps’ chronicles the fascinating history of three triple harps with strong links to Anglesey. Open Tues-Sun 10am-5pm. Free entry. www.orielmon.org

Francis Rossi - Tunes & Chat, 10th June The Status Quo frontman in acoustic mode. 7.30pm. From £31.50.

The Kitchen Sink, 19th-20th June Laugh and cry at this irresistibly funny play about one family’s big dreams and small changes. 7.30pm. Tickets £15.50. www.theatrcolwyn.co.uk

Rally time

Roll up for Anglesey Vintage Rally on 20th-21st May! In the arena at the Agricultural Showground you’ll find steam engines, vintage vehicles, tractors, motorcycles, commercial vehicles and classic cars. There’ll be craft stalls and demos, fairground rides, face-painting, a beer tent and great food. Gates 10am, £10 (children free). www. angleseyvintagesociety.co.uk

Symphony No. 7. 7.30pm. Tickets from £10.

Little Red Riding Hood & the Three Little Pigs, 16th-17th June With glorious costumes and stunning video projections, Ballet Cymru’s classical ballet will thrill adults and children alike. 2pm & 7.30pm. Tickets from £11. www.pontio.co.uk

•6th May, Wrexham Symphony Orchestra, William Aston Hall, Wrexham Pianist Teleri-Siân joins the orchestra to perform Gershwin’s jazz-influenced Piano Concerto in F major and Rachmanino ’s Symphony no.3 in A minor. 7.30pm. Tickets from £2.

Stars, jars, cars

•6th-8th May, Coronation

Gala Weekend, Rhyl Miniature Railway Come to Rhyl Marine Lake to enjoy miniature train rides and a weekend of celebrations marking the coronation of the new King!

•13th May, Caernarfon Food Festival

Caernarfon will become a food lovers’ paradise with live cooking demonstrations, plus plenty of food and drink to sample and buy, together with fun family activites. 10am-5pm.

Denbigh Summer Carnival lifts off at 11am on 24th June with a procession of floats, carnival royalty and performers – this year’s theme is Movies and Music. The fun continues with a traditional fair, the Britannia Wrestlers, Cambria Marching Band, morris dancing, fancy dress and real ale. Denbigh Motor Show (11am-5pm) welcomes all categories of vehicles. Free. www.denbighcarnival.co.uk

•13th May, Llangollen Garden Railway Festival, Llangollen Pavilion A showcase for the very latest products for those with an interest in garden railways. Browse over 50 stalls and see large-scale model layouts showing railways from di erent eras. 10am-4.30pm. £14 (under-16s free).

•13th May, Vegan Pop-Up Market, Colwyn Bay Come and explore the many vegan stalls o ering hot street food, cakes, candles, bath and beauty products, plants, artisan crafts, vintage clothing and much more. Eat, drink, shop and enjoy your day, knowing that no animals were harmed! 10am-4pm.