Friday, May 28
* ”A LANDSCAPE OF WALES, exhibition by internationally acclaimed photographer James Morris, at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre.
* LANDFEST, Community Land Trust weekend includes music at the Vaults, BISHOPS CASTLE, includes Jake, Shay and DJs tonight. Continues from 1pm on Saturday and Sunday with bands appearing including Smoke Like a Fish, Back Road Home, and the BC All Skas.
* MAESMAWR ART GALLERY, last weekend for the CAERSWS gallery’s exhibition of stone lithographs by Churchstoke’s Angela Thorpe exhibiting with hand painted ceramics and sculptures by her husband master potter Owen Thorpe. Open Sunday and bank holiday Monday too. Call Cathy Knapp: 01686 688369/ 07970671819 or info@midwalesarts.org.uk.
* TRAFFICKER, opening night of the Clun Booze’n’Blues Festival weekend, at the White Horse Inn, CLUN.
Continues Saturday from 3pm with Slowburner, Electric Blues Reaction, and Junior Hacksaw. Sunday from 3pm has Luke Mills and Jackson; Wayne Martin’s Blues Deluxe; and The Fugitives.
Ends Monday, May 31, from 3pm with a jam session, followed by The Jives, and Adrian Byron-Burns.
* MUSEUM OF MODERN ART WALES, new exhibitions at the MACHYNLLETH gallery feature works from New Zealand and Wales by painter and printmaker Robert Macdonald, who lives near Brecon; “Bird Song”, illustrations and related paintings from the book by Noelle Griffiths and Kim Atkinson; both on to June 26; and “Orkney and Archaeology”, paintings by Welsh artist Mary Lloyd Jones.
* JENNY JONES, new exhibition by the well established Garthmyl artist and illustrator, on until June 9, at CountryWorks Gallery, MONTGOMERY.
* WUTHERING HEIGHTS, Coleg Powys BTEC Performing Arts students of Severn Star Productions stage the Jane Thorton play based on the Bronte classic, at Theatr Hafren, NEWTOWN, tonight and on Saturday, May 29.
* THE LOOSEHOUNDS. at The Exchange, NEWTOWN, with free admission.
* ORIEL DAVIES GALLERY, exhibitions at the NEWTOWN venue feature “Field Work” by photographer and film maker Dave Lewis, to June 9.
The renamed “Test Bed” space encouraging more experimental use of the gallery space features “Fantasy is a Place Where It Rains” by Newtown based artists Patrick Farmer and Sarah Hughes.
* ANNE JENVEY, photographic artist who has lived in Newtown for 16 years, with new exhibition until the end of July at the Theatr Hafren bar gallery, NEWTOWN.
* STILL STANDING, covers party band at The Ironworks, OSWESTRY, with free admission.
* BACK ROAD HOME, live music at the Horseshoe Inn, RATLINGHOPE, with free admission.
* THE INNER PICTURE, exhibition by artist Blue MacAskell, on to June 20 at the RHAYADER Museum and Art Gallery. With workshops with the artist on film photography and painting, on June 5 and 6.
* SHOWTIME MUSIC, weekend at the West Mid Showground, SHREWSBURY, opens with Australian Pink Floyd tonight. The Drifters, The Temptations, and Alexander O’Neal on Saturday afternoon; Earth, Wind and Fire on Saturday night; and the National Symphony Orchestra and The Opera Babes on Sunday.
* BALLET CENTRAL, 25th anniversary tour date at Theatre Severn, SHREWSBURY.
* DAN CASSIDY SWING QUARTET, at the Lion Hotel, SHREWSBURY, playing a variety of American Swing and European Gypsy Jazz, including the Shropshire musician James Hickman on rhythm guitar.
* HOT ROD 55, local rockers at the Dun Cow, SHREWSBURY.
* OK BROTHER, acoustic guitar duo live at the Romolo Bar, SHREWSBURY.
* WELSHPOOL’S CELEBRATION OF MUSIC, opening of second annual weekend festival of feast of music opening tonight with the tribute show at WELSHPOOL Town Hall featuring Planet ABBA and Greased Up.
Saturday, May 29
* ART IN THE PEWS, third biennial exhibition of paintings by local artists at St Beuno’s Church, BERRIEW open 2 to 7.30pm today and 2 to 5pm on Sunday.
* RHAYADER ART GROUP, spring exhibition and sale at the Old School, CWMDDAUDWR, continues Sunday and Monday open 11am to 4pm each day. Original works of art, prints and cards in a variety of media and subjects of local interest including scenes from the Elan Valley, landscapes, waterscapes, wildlife, flowers and buildings. Artists include David Richards, Janet and Denis Barlow, Lorna Kendrick, Jean Chaplin, Angela Lewis, Christel Elsmore, Jon Hudson and Caroline Dovey. Free entry. Most of the artists undertake commissions and the artists will be on hand.
* OSFEST, opening day of the weekend festival showcasing more than 40 acts across three stages at OSWESTRY Showground, including today Goldie Lookin’ Chain, The Holloways and Spear of Destiny.
* OFFICIAL OSFEST AFTER SHOW, continue the celebrations with festival bands partying on until the early hours, at The Ironworks, OSWESTRY, tonight and Sunday May 30, free with OsFest wristband.
* MICROBABY, live music at the Bull Inn, SHREWSBURY.
* WELSHPOOL CELEBRATION OF MUSIC, continues today, Sunday and Monday with music on two stages at the Town Hall, at Molto’s nightclub and in pubs around the town, with The Soul Jets, Beck Sian, Fight The Bear, Heather Bebb, Dirty Ray, Luke Day, Dave Roberts, The Glassguns, Lipshock, Rob Dunsford, Jack Taylor, Craig Bradbury, Keith Fabrique, Little Girl Screaming, among those appearing.
* CANTORION COLIN JONES, celebrated North Wales choir, at St Marys Church, WELSHPOOL.
Sunday, May 30
* RORY ELLIS, at the Horseshoe Inn, RATLINGHOPE.
* HARLEQUIN, folky trio back at the Wheatsheaf, SHREWSBURY High Street from 2.30pm.
* LAUGHTER LINES COMEDY CLUB, monthly show at the Old Post Office, SHREWSBURY.
* WELSHPOOL CELEBRATION OF MUSIC, includes Babytwin, Little Girl Screaming, Dan Owen and 10K Runner, among bands at the Westwood Park Hotel from 5pm.
Monday, May 31
* FOLK CLUB SINGAROUND, at the Admiral Rodney, CRIGGION.
* ACOUSTIC NIGHTS, singers and songwriters welcome at the Golden Lion Hotel, LLANDYSILIO, every Monday and Wednesday.
* SING YOUR HEART OUT, singing group meeting on Mondays at MEIFOD Village Hall, takes a break until September.
* OPEN MIC NIGHT, new singers and acoustic music welcome at The Horseshoe Inn, RATLINGHOPE.
* WELSHPOOL CELEBRATION OF MUSIC, another day of music concentrated on the stage at the Town Hall corn exchange, plus final gig tonight in the assembly room with Dave Evans, original co-founder of rock band AC/DC, plus support act Falling Red.
Tuesday, June 1
* NEWTOWN MALE VOICE CHOIR, weekly practice on Tuesdays with new members welcome at the United Reformed Church at 7.30pm.
* BORDER FOLK COMMUNITY NIGHTS, musicians and singers welcome at weekly sessions from 9pm at The Grapes, NEWTOWN.
* JAM SESSION, with all musicians welcome every Tuesday from 9pm at the Black Boy Hotel, NEWTOWN.
* RHAYADER JAM, session at The Cornhill Inn every Tuesday from 8pm for performers of all types. Call the pub first for confirmation on 01597 810029.
Wednesday, June 2
* BUILTH WELLS & DISTRICT LADIES' CHOIR, rehearsals every Wednesday at 7.45pm at the Wesley Chapel, Garth Road, BUILTH WELLS. New members welcome, Details and bookings on 01982 552514.
* BLACK DOG MUSIC & PERFORMANCE CLUB, monthly meeting of the new gathering point for musicians, singers, poets, stand up comedians, storytellers and other performers at the Red Lion, CASTLE CAEREINION, from 8pm with all welcome to take part or watch.
* FOLK NIGHT, regular local gathering on the first Wednesday of the month at The Laughing Dog, HOWEY.
* ACOUSTIC SESSIONS, informal folk, blues and jazz every Wednesday from 8.30pm now at the Elephant, LLANIDLOES. Musicians welcome.
* LIVE JAZZ, informal music sessions with local musicians at the Dragon Hotel, MONTGOMERY, from 9pm on Wednesdays.
* COR MERCHED MALDWYN, the Montgomeryshire ladies’ choir, weekly rehearsals on Wednesdays at NEWTOWN Evangelical Church at 7.30pm. All choir enquiries to secretary Gay Roberts on 01686 630678 or visit www-cor-Merched-Maldwyn.org.
* FOLK NIGHT, on the first Wednesday of the month at the Miners Arms, PRIESTWESTON. Call 01938 561352.
* OPEN MIC NIGHT, every Wednesday at Norton Manor Hotel, PRESTEIGNE from 8pm. Entry is free and all ages and abilities are welcome. To book a slot call 01547 520843 or email welshmusicevents@yahoo.co.uk
* TONY SKEGGS, regular musician at the Horseshoe Inn, RATLINGHOPE.
Thursday, June 3
* NEWTOWN SILVER BAND, practices at the NEWTOWN Band Room every Thursday from 7.30pm with all welcome, under musical director Steve Edwards. Also Junior Band practices at 6.30pm every Thursday,
* BRO HAFREN CHILDREN'S CHOIR, rehearsals held every Thursday from 4pm at Treowen School, NEWTOWN. Children aged seven to 11 years are welcome to go along and sing, conducted by Ann Evans. Ring 01686 627076 to register an interest.
* BORDERLINE BLUES BAND, playing at the Dukes Arms, PRESTEIGNE.
Friday, June 4
* ”MORECAMBE”, The Man What Brought Us Sunshine (pictured above), direct from West End run and starring Bob Golding, celebration of the wonderful life of Eric Morecambe on the 25th anniversary of the death of the much-loved comic, at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre.
Also at Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON, on Saturday, June 5.
* ”HOW THE KOALA LEARNT TO HUG”, Steven Lee and the People’s Theatre Company present the play for children at 2.30pm at Theatr Hafren, NEWTOWN, with songs and games to join in with.
* DAI ROBERTS, at The Exchange, NEWTOWN, with free entry.
* SEDGEFEST, first of two nights of music at the Miners Arms, PRIESTWESTON, tonight including Hot Rod 55 and Fight The Bear, continues Saturday June 5. See sedgefest@live.com or call 01938 561352.
Saturday, June 5
* SEVERNSIDE PAINTING GROUP, local artists stage open day at the Old School, BERRIEW, from 10.30am to 3,30pm with free admission.
* YOUNG MUSICIANS CONCERT, featuring young professional musicians, Ffion Davies, soprano; Jennifer Jones, flute; and Latin Jazz trio Polaris, in Llanfyllin Music Festival prelude event at WELSHPOOL Methodist Church.
Sunday, June 6
* FRIENDS OF MID WALES OPERA, garden party with wide selection of vocal music by artists associated with MWO, at Cil-y-Wennol, BERRIEW. Call 01686 441027.