MICROSCOPY
2025-01-21 14:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
SPECIALISED INSECT BODY PARTS â€“ SESSION 1 by Kevin Rowley. Insects are a huge and varied group of organisms with body parts specialised to many different functions. Kevin plans to show us how these can benefit the animals as well as how they can help us to identify what group various insects belong to.

Art Jam & Cocktails
2025-01-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom
Tuesday 21st January, 7pm â€“ Art Jam & Cocktails w/ @sophiesladeart (Tickets available at sophiesladeart.com)

Northampton Town and County Art Society Annual Exhibition
2025-01-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Northampton Town & County Art Society presents its 107th annual show with a selection of members and non-membersâ€™ artwork.
The annual show features the works of professional and celebrated local artists, this year’s exhibition will again feature works by non-society members which bring an exciting edge to an already popular show, and adds to the rich variety of styles and media from the cream of Northamptonshire artists. Free entry.

PHOTOGRAPHY
2025-01-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
PRINT COMPETITION - COLOUR AND MONOCHROME. This year, as agreed at the AGM, the competition will consist of a colour and a mono competition. Up to 4 entries per member per round for each of the competitions. Round 2 of 3.

Masterclass: Alcohol-Free Beer.
2025-01-23 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
We know â€“ nobody is a fan of January, but this is sure to cheer anyone up! Join us to taste a variety of alcohol free beers â€“ learn where theyâ€™re from, how theyâ€™re made and how they taste. And another great thing about alcohol-free? No need to pay for a taxi! Itâ€™s a win win. See you there?

Mini Museum Explorers at Northampton Museums - Lines
2025-01-24 10:15 - 11:45 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Mini Museum Explorers at Northampton Museums
Friday 10 January â€“ Friday 4 April (excluding 21 February)
1 0:15-11:45am
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
These are popular events â€“ if Eventbrite is showing as sold out, try calling our booking line 01604 526322 Tuesday to Saturday 10am -5pm and Sundays 12 â€“ 5pm as we do allocate some tickets to purchase over the phone/in person.
Join us for our popular hands-on and fun pre-school sessions for the under-fives. Explore the museum through stories, music art and craft activities whilst making new friends and creating memories in an engaging and family friendly environment.
These sessions are for pre-school children (from 2.5 to 5 years) and their parents and carers. Held on Friday mornings during term time with a different theme each week. Child’s snack and adult tea/coffee included and booking essential as places are limited.
With a different theme and activities each week:
Friday 10 January â€“ Winter (Snow and Ice)
Friday 17 January â€“ Toys and Games
Friday 24 January â€“ Lines
Friday 31 January â€“ Romans
Friday 7 February â€“ Food
Friday 14 February â€“ Valentines
Friday 28 February â€“ Weather
Friday 7 March â€“ Animals
Friday 14 March â€“ Castles
Friday 21 March â€“ Bugs
Friday 28 March â€“ Transport
Friday 4 April â€“ Easter
Booking essential â€“ £5 per child per session (+ Eventbrite booking fee)
These sessions are for pre-school children (2-5 years) and their parent and carers. Accompanying carers are not required to purchase a ticket
Includes refreshments

Man In The Mirror
2025-01-24 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the King of Pop.
This is the Man In The Mirror – The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson.
Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Artists and supported by a talented cast of performers and musicians who capture the essence of Michael Jackson’s unique style and charisma like no other, in this scintillating production that will keep you on the edge of your seats.
Featuring all his greatest hits you know and love, including Thriller, Billie Jean, Beat It, Smooth Criminal, and of course, Man In The Mirror. Complete with dazzling choreography, stunning visual effects, light show and authentic costumes, this is the show that pays tribute to Jackson’s musical legacy.
So, whether you’re a lifelong fan or experiencing the magic of Michael Jackson for the first time, get ready as we take you back in time, for a night like no other.

Drag me to the 80s
2025-01-24 19:30 - 22:00 | The Deco, The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
Meet the cast of our 80’s Divas and join us on an unforgettable journey as this amazing production delivers a dazzling fusion of nostalgia, empowerment and a celebration of the extraordinary.

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons
2025-01-24 20:30 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
? Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Northampton. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
? Venue: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
? Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
? Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
? Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
? Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
? View the FAQs for this event here
? Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
?? If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
? Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Northampton

? To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click hereProgrammeThemes from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by Howard Shore:
“The Caverns of Isengard”
“Gollum”
“Lighting of the Beacons”
“The Passing of the Elves”
“Saruman the White”
“Flaming Red Hair”
“The Grace of Undomiel”
Themes from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon by Ramin Djawadi:
“Opening Titles”
“Winter Is Coming”
“Jon Snowâ€™s Theme”
“Rains of Castamere”
“Light of the Seven”
“Fire and Blood (House Targaryen Theme)”
Performers

String Quartet â€“ 41 degrees quartet

The Wig & Pen - Jellyheads
2025-01-24 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Playing live from 9pm

London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
2025-01-25 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra deliver iconic rock hits in the most spectacular way.
A collective of 12 classically trained artists brought together by their love of rock music and immense talent, the LSRO formed in 2018 and have been wowing audiences ever since. LSRO have collaborated and performed with many artists including the Trevor Horn Band and Queen Machine and have played more than 200 shows to over 400,000 fans!
Dressed as an army of rock warriors, LSRO perform whilst immersed in a candlelit fantasy forest. the atmosphere is electric, the musicians are mesmerising and the supersonic, 100% live, wall of sound they create leaves the audience instantly captivated.
Expect reimagined classic hits from: AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Motörhead, Foo Fighters, Rage against The Machine, System of a Down and many more.

21st Century Tennessee
2025-01-25 19:30 - 21:50 | The Deco, The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
“The ultimate must-see modern day country show, combining all your favourite contemporary artists and hits into one phenomenal live show!
Get ready to experience the passion of 21st-century country music as we pay homage to the genre’s biggest stars. Join us for a night of incredible tunes, authentic Nashville vibes, and a whole lot of boot-stomping fun. Featuring songs such as: When It Rains It Pours, Before He Cheats, Chicken Fried, Need You Now, Waggon Wheel, Last Night, Tennessee Whiskey and many many more
The show is a trailblazing, non-stop modern country extravaganza but don’t worry we’ll throw in some old classics for good measure. The show features top-class production and a full 8-piece live band including 3 amazing lead vocalists.
Ya’ll better grab your cowboy boots, saddle up and get ready for the country party of the Century!

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club
2025-01-25 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Don’t miss our comedy club with compere Dan Evans.
This season features many of comedy’s rising stars.
Doors 7.45pm Show 8pm.
Sat 25 January 2025
Andrew O’Neill
Joey Page
Maureen Younger
This show will take place in the Royal

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
2025-01-25 20:30 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen

? Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Northampton. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
? Venue: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
? Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
? Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
? Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
? Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
? View the FAQs for this event here
? Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
?? If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
? Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Northampton
? To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Programme

I Want to Break Free
We Will Rock You
Somebody to Love
Radio Ga Ga
Donâ€™t Stop Me Now
Killer Queen
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Who Wants to Live Forever
Bohemian Rhapsody
Love of My Life
We Are the Champions
Another One Bites the Dust
And more!

Performers

11-January / Sollar Music
25-January / Ensemble M

Megaslam Wrestling – 2025
2025-01-26 15:30 - 17:50 | The Deco, The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
The #1 Live Experience for Families returns to Northampton as Megaslam presents it’s huge 2025 Live Tour!
Team Megaslam battle it out with Team Nasty in a series of exciting, edge of your seat matches designed to get the whole family out of their seats and cheering on their favourites!
If you are looking for spectacular family entertainment with the WOW factor this Winter, look no further than Megaslam!

Tour of the Guildhall Northampton
2025-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 | The Guildhall, St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DE, United Kingdom
This tour show you areas of the Guildhall which are not always open to the public.
We meet in the Spencer Percival foyer of the Guildhall. This is the entrance to the old part of the Guildhall by the public toilets and statue of Spencer Percival. Tour includes the Mayorâ€™s Shelid Gallery, the old Town Hall keepers living quarters and the basement cells.
The maximum group size for tours is 14.
Although all public areas of the building are accessible by lift, the basement can only be reached by stairs.
Due to uneven floors in places, please wear appropriate footwear.
This tour is not suitable for children under 8 years old.
All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tours will last approximately 1 hour.

ASTRONOMY
2025-01-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
TELESCOPIC TOPICS A meeting comprising member contributions on various astronomy themes. Your chance to show the section observations you have made, equipment you are using or anything else that has interested you enough to share it with the section. If you have a special interest and would like to participate as a speaker please let the secretary know beforehand. Guests are very welcome.

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club
2025-01-27 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Thu 27 February 2025
Phil Nichol
Dee Allum
Roger Monkhouse
This show will take place in the Royal

How to Sell & Serve
2025-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Rd, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Matt will reveal exactly what to say during sales conversations to ensure that they result in more sales, more revenue, and ultimately, you being able to serve more people.
Matthew Elwell and Nick James co-founded the Elite Closing Academy in August 2018, a place for Entrepreneurs, Business Owners and Sales Teams to dramatically increase their sales without coming across as pushy or manipulative.
They offer professional accredited (IAPC&M) sales and closing training, coaching and mentoring packages to sales teams and individuals all around the world.
Every single month, their members get training, development and coaching on how to serve, sell and close at an Elite level.
If you’re ready to turn uncertainty in sales conversations into clarity and confidence, this session is your chance to gain the tools to make it happen.
You’ll leave with:
· Proven Phrases that take the guesswork out of handling objections and closing deals
· Techniques to build genuine connections with your clients, and
· A Clear Sales Approach that makes closing feel natural, not forced
· Everything Matt will teach is designed to be applied immediately, so you’ll be able to see results immediately you implement them..
Ready to transform the way you sell?
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best and take your business to new heights.

Last Rites
2025-01-28 19:30, 2025-01-29 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
A powerful journey of love, loss, and what it means to be a parent.
An ending. A beginning. A goodbye.
One man has twenty-four hours to perform his father’s funeral rites. This intimate, final ceremony brings to life a rich tapestry of shared memories and a complex relationship cut short by death. A powerful journey of love, loss, and what it means to be a parent.
Combining striking visual and physical storytelling with dynamic projection and a resonant soundtrack, internationally acclaimed theatre makers Ramesh Meyyappan and George Mann collaborate for the first time to create an epic non-verbal solo show.
Multi award-winning theatre company Ad Infinitum (Translunar Paradise ????? The Observer, Light ????? The Times) presents a bold new performance celebrating the transformative power of grief and ritual.
Download a video of the copy in BSL here
Last Rites is a non-verbal piece of theatre with no spoken words that is accessible to deaf, Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing audiences. The performance includes some BSL with creative captions and a soundtrack with heavy use of bass so that it can be felt or heard by audience members.
Last Rites is made possible through funding from Arts Council England and Bristol City Council and co-commissioned by London International Mime Festival, Derby Theatre and Corn Exchange Newbury. This production is supported by Paul and Joanna Pearson.
Content warning
This show contains strobe lighting, haze, loud music and heavy use of bass.
Last Rites contains themes of grief and death, parental abuse and trauma.

Comedy evening
2025-01-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom
Wednesday 29th January, 7pm doors, 8pm start â€“ Comedy evening w/ @thecomedycrate (Tickets available via their site)

PHOTOGRAPHY
2025-01-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
DIGITAL AV FOR BEGINNERS by John Smith How to put together an AV sequence from the start right up to the most advanced techniques. This lecture is presented by Zoom. Join us in the Humfrey Rooms or check our web site www.nnhs.info/Whats-On/ for the Zoom link.
