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I photograph comedians!

From: 13 Jul 2024 - 23 Feb 2025
Location: Showtown Museum
comedy | exhibition | heritage

‘I photograph comedians!’ is an exhibition at Showtown which celebrates British photographer Andy Hollingworth. His incredible photographs of some of Britain’s most iconic comedians feature in Showtown’s first major exhibition.

Andy has a unique connection with his subjects and has captured legends like Rowan Atkinson and Victoria Wood. He is the go-to photographer for many modern favourites like Rosie Jones and Romesh Ranganathan. This exhibition celebrates the people that make Britain laugh!

Tickets: Free but there is charge* to visit the rest of the museum.

*Blackpool residents have free admission to Showtown, for other admission prices please visit here.

Queer Amusements: Chippy Tea

Date: 12 Sep 2024
Location: Aunty Social
community | food and drink

Chats and chips with Scottee at Aunty Social. Scottee is a self taught, multi-award winning artist and actor who has received critical acclaim for his work in theatre, audio and fine art. Free chips with every ticket. Salt and vinegar provided.

Queer Amusements: Titty Kaka’s Workshop Weekender

From: 14 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2024
Location: Aunty Social
workshop

Have you ever made anyone feel uncomfortable on purpose, and kinda liked it? Do you fancy going into witness protection but don’t have the criminal clout? Have you ever peeled a banana with your hands? If so, you’ve possibly considered learning the art of drag! Look no further, Titty Kaka is here to help. As a world renowned performer, celebrating a decade of drag, she’s returning to the scene of the crime… Blackpool! Starting her career at the iconic Funny Girls, to the bright lights of the Champs-Elysées in Paris, she is now the resident drag queen onboard the award winning Virgin Voyages fleet of ladyships.

Fleetwood Arts & Heritage Sketch Walks for families

Date: 14 Sep 2024
Location: Various locations, Fleetwood
art | family | walk

Join local artists Joseph Travis and Suzanne Ponder on a sketchwalk of Fleetwood around Fleetwood. All materials provided, aimed at families with children aged 10+.

Find out what Joseph learnt from sketching for 2922 days here.

Fleetwood Arts & Heritage Sketch Walks for families

Date: 15 Sep 2024
Location: Various locations, Fleetwood
art | family | walk

Join local artists Joseph Travis and Suzanne Ponder on a sketchwalk of Fleetwood around Fleetwood. All materials provided, aimed at families with children aged 10+.

Find out what Joseph learnt from sketching for 2922 days here.

Drawing on the heritage of Blackpool’s Bathing Beauty competitions that took place on the sea front and also paying homage to the town’s rich history of drag, “STUNNING! – An Alternative Drag Pageant” – is a night for Queens, Kings and Things to dress up, show out and show off. The catwalk is open and we’re inviting you to make it yours.

Groovy Makers’ Market

Date: 28 Sep 2024
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Hive Alternative Gallery
community | crafts | family

Join Groovy Crafts and Hive for their first makers’ market. Local crafters, artists and creatives sell their unique wares in the Hive Arts gallery space on Church Street.

There are no upcoming events.

Drawing on the heritage of Blackpool’s Bathing Beauty competitions that took place on the sea front and also paying homage to the town’s rich history of drag, “STUNNING! – An Alternative Drag Pageant” – is a night for Queens, Kings and Things to dress up, show out and show off. The catwalk is open and we’re inviting you to make it yours.

I photograph comedians!

From: 13 Jul 2024 - 23 Feb 2025
Location: Showtown Museum
comedy | exhibition | heritage

‘I photograph comedians!’ is an exhibition at Showtown which celebrates British photographer Andy Hollingworth. His incredible photographs of some of Britain’s most iconic comedians feature in Showtown’s first major exhibition.

Andy has a unique connection with his subjects and has captured legends like Rowan Atkinson and Victoria Wood. He is the go-to photographer for many modern favourites like Rosie Jones and Romesh Ranganathan. This exhibition celebrates the people that make Britain laugh!

Tickets: Free but there is charge* to visit the rest of the museum.

*Blackpool residents have free admission to Showtown, for other admission prices please visit here.

Queer Amusements: Chippy Tea

Date: 12 Sep 2024
Location: Aunty Social
community | food and drink

Chats and chips with Scottee at Aunty Social. Scottee is a self taught, multi-award winning artist and actor who has received critical acclaim for his work in theatre, audio and fine art. Free chips with every ticket. Salt and vinegar provided.

Groovy Makers’ Market

Date: 28 Sep 2024
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Hive Alternative Gallery
community | crafts | family

Join Groovy Crafts and Hive for their first makers’ market. Local crafters, artists and creatives sell their unique wares in the Hive Arts gallery space on Church Street.

There are no upcoming events.

Groovy Makers’ Market

Date: 28 Sep 2024
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Hive Alternative Gallery
community | crafts | family

Join Groovy Crafts and Hive for their first makers’ market. Local crafters, artists and creatives sell their unique wares in the Hive Arts gallery space on Church Street.

Fleetwood Arts & Heritage Sketch Walks for families

Date: 14 Sep 2024
Location: Various locations, Fleetwood
art | family | walk

Join local artists Joseph Travis and Suzanne Ponder on a sketchwalk of Fleetwood around Fleetwood. All materials provided, aimed at families with children aged 10+.

Find out what Joseph learnt from sketching for 2922 days here.

Fleetwood Arts & Heritage Sketch Walks for families

Date: 15 Sep 2024
Location: Various locations, Fleetwood
art | family | walk

Join local artists Joseph Travis and Suzanne Ponder on a sketchwalk of Fleetwood around Fleetwood. All materials provided, aimed at families with children aged 10+.

Find out what Joseph learnt from sketching for 2922 days here.

Groovy Makers’ Market

Date: 28 Sep 2024
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Hive Alternative Gallery
community | crafts | family

Join Groovy Crafts and Hive for their first makers’ market. Local crafters, artists and creatives sell their unique wares in the Hive Arts gallery space on Church Street.

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