Friday, September 10
* “THE DARTBOARD FOR WITCHES”, exhibition of contemporary work in textiles, on to September 18, at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre.
* THE BLUES BAND, return of Paul Jones and Britain’s most successful blues band, at Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON.
* ARTS-ENGINE LIVE, joint mixed media exhibition in association with the Powys arts website, on at the Theatr Brycheiniog gallery, BRECON, to October 3.
* BUILTH MALE VOICE CHOIR, social evening to welcome prospective new members at the Greyhound Hotel, BUILTH WELLS.
* MAESMAWR ART GALLERY, the CAERSWS gallery hosts new “Light and Form” exhibition featuring Forden painter and installation artist Gemma Hughes and Kerry potter Chris Purdy.
Contact Cathy on info@midwalesarts.org.uk or 07970671819.
Gallery open Thursday to Sunday 11am to 4pm. Now open is the Stefan Knapp Sculpture Shed, the first indoor sculpture centre in Wales featuring the work of Stefan Knapp, the world famous muralist, sculptor and enamellist.
The new community based Pottery Club at the Mid Wales Arts Centre welcomes new members of all ages and abilities, with experts on hand to advise on projects on Wednesdays from 7pm.
* FIGHT THE BEAR, Bishops Castle indie band at the White Horse Inn, CLUN.
* KERRY LIVE, fund raising event for young musicians at KERRY Village Hall from 7pm with young local band The Strikez, plus Nuclear Weasels and other guest bands from Bishops Castle’s About Music Project.
* DAVID BUNYAN, exhibition by local photographer at KNIGHTON Library for the next four weeks.
* LLANDODDY DIDDY BAND, fundraising gig at the Albert Hall, LLANDRINDOD WELLS.
* TONY SKEGGS, popular regular singer songwriter at the Lowfield Inn, MARTON.
* ERICA HERBERT, first exhibition at the CountryWorks Gallery, MONTGOMERY, for the still life and Welsh countryside landscape artist, who lives near Llanfair Caereinion, on to September 22.
* POWYS COMEDY CLUB, at Crystals Nightclub, NEWTOWN with headliner Gerry K, opening act Dave Twentyman, and MC Kevin Shepherd.
* MR BEAT, live music at The Exchange, NEWTOWN.
* LINES OF DESIRE, new Young Curators exhibition at the Oriel Davies Gallery, NEWTOWN until November 3. Rich ambitious show includes drawing, photography, moving image, sound and installation by 20 national and international artists.
Also “Tank”. Shaun Stamp’s sculpture as part of his work using pre-used automotive and engineering oils to reveal a deep fascination with industry and construction.
Official launches of both exhibitions will be this Saturday, September 11 from 6pm launched by David Alston, Arts Council of Wales arts director with the Young Curators, and live music.
* BRIAN JONES, exhibition by the local artist with new oil colours on canvass capturing moods of the Mid Wales countryside, on until November at the Theatr Hafren bar gallery, NEWTOWN.
* SHROPSHIRE ART COMPETITION, at the OSWESTRY Visitor Centre until September 25.
* ”IN THIS PLACE”, local CARAD history and nature exhibition with sculpture, photography and poetry created by local people, on to late October at RHAYADER Museum and Gallery.
* RICK WAKEMAN, legendary keyboardist, and celebrated Grumpy Old Man, in an evening of music and anecdotes, at Theatre Severn, SHREWSBURY.
* ”TWO” Jim Cartwright’s drama set in a northern pub, at Theatre Severn, SHREWSBURY, with final performances tonight and at 2.30pm and 8pm on Saturday, September 11.
* OK BROTHER, acoustic guitar duo live at the Romolo Bar, SHREWSBURY, at 10pm tonight and Saturday.
* SUCH STUFF AS DREAMS ARE MADE OF, exhibition of photography by Derek Tamea, at Theatre Severn SHREWSBURY, to September 25.
Saturday, September 11
* ROYAL WELSH SHOW CELEBRITY CONCERT, Brecknock featured county gala with Rhydian Roberts. Sarah Jane Davies and supporting choirs, at the BUILTH WELLS Showground at 7.30pm.
Call 01982 554406.
* VOICES FROM THE HEART OF WALES, concert at CLATTER Community Centre with Y Cogie, a male voice choir from Mid Wales; Gill Evans singing traditional Welsh folk songs; Susan Raven singing songs inspired by the Mid Wales landscape; and The Sirens, gorgeous harmonies and voices from the Llanidloes-based female choir.
* DRAGONFEST, day of events at LLANDYSSIL including entertainment, 'little train', music, dragon parade, and Dragons' Den celebrity Layla Bennett presenting prizes. Contact Lee or Tim on 01686 668180.
* THE MAGICAL WEAVE, Sabrina Festival event focussing on magical ballads, at the United Services Club, LLANIDLOES, with special guest author and teacher Caitlin Matthews and poet Pen Rimbaud.
Followed on Sunday from 11am with Caitlin leading a workshop on The Mabinogion as Myth for Our Time. Phone 01686 411139.
* KNIGHTON TOWN SILVER BAND, in concert with guests at St Edward’s Church, KNIGHTON, from 7pm. Rehearsals held at Knighton Drill Hall at 7.30pm every Tuesday. Call 01547 528081.
* LEVI ROOTS EXPERIENCE, the Caribbean cook and singer, at LUDLOW Assembly Rooms.
* THE QUIRKS, featuring Dave Field, Nigel Elliott, Henry Nurdin, and Laurance Sharp promoting their new album playing live at the Bell Hotel, NEWTOWN.
* DAI ROBERTS, plus Long Dead Signal, at The Exchange, NEWTOWN, with free admission.
* BEVERLY SMITH & CARL JONES, popular American Old Time country duo return to PRESTEIGNE Assembly Rooms with rare local performance by award winning Americana singer songwriter Jack Harris from Builth Wells.
* LOCAL ARTS & CRAFTS, exhibition including work for the 500th anniversary tapestry project, at St Andrew’s Church, PRESTEIGNE to September 14
* SHARED, festival day of live music outdoors at the Horseshoe Inn, RATLINGHOPE, from 3pm with Miles Hunt and Erica Nockalls of The Wonder Stuff; Dirty Ray of the Immaculate Fools; Ian Prowse of Amsterdam; Emma and The Professor, Timothy Parkes, The Daughters, Rob Dunsford, Brentlee, Smoke Feathers, Matthew Derrick, and Dan Donnelly.
* 60s BIG NITE OUT, with The Move and Marmalade, at Theatre Severn, SHREWSBURY.
* SAM CROCKETT & SHREWSBURY JAZZ TRIO, at The Hive, SHREWSBURY.
Sunday, September 12
* LAUGHTER LINES COMEDY NIGHT, at the Ironworks, OSWESTRY.
* RAT PACK IS BACK, Vegas style tribute to Frank, Dean and Sammy, at Theatre Severn, SHREWSBURY.
* ”METROPOLIS”, restored version of Fritz Lang’s silent sci-fi masterpiece with 25 minutes of lost footage, at 2.30 and 5.30pm, at the Old Market Hall cinema, SHREWSBURY.
* FLAXENBY, contemporary folk trio at the High Street Wheatsheaf, SHREWSBURY.
* SOUTHERN STARS JAZZMEN, afternoon gig at the Raven Inn, WELSHPOOL.
Monday, September 13
* MARCHES COMMUNITY CHOIR, rehearsals every week at 7.30pm on Mondays at BISHOPS CASTLE Community College. Call the choir secretary Philippa Whitaker, on 01588 680312.
* SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING CLASSES, at St Mary’s Church Hall, BUILTH WELLS, from 7pm for beginners and 7.30pm for improvers. First week free to all. Contact Scilla Allaway on 01982 570324 or email scilla.allaway@btinternet.com
* BUILTH WELLS MALE VOICE CHOIR, the choir meet every Monday at 7.30pm for practice in the Greyhound Hotel Builth Wells. New members welcome.
* MALDWYN QUILTERS, new term at CARNO Community Centre from 7pm. New members and beginners welcome.
* ACOUSTIC NIGHTS, singers and songwriters welcome at the Golden Lion Hotel, LLANDYSILIO, every Monday and Wednesday.
* MUSICAL DIFFERENCES, songs from the show by Pete Mustill, Ian Marchant, Tony Lancett, and Ian Hymas, at PRESTEIGNE Wine Bar.
* BANDAMANIA, meetings of the popular folk community orchestra continue at PRESTEIGNE Assembly Rooms at 7.15pm on Mondays. New players are always welcome.
* OPEN MIC NIGHT, new singers and acoustic music welcome at The Horseshoe Inn, RATLINGHOPE.
* WELSHPOOL CHORAL SOCIETY, rehearsals at the Methodist Churchroom at 7.30pm on Mondays with new members welcome.
Tuesday, September 14
* SARAH SMITH TRIO, guitar and violin in the Jazz Bar session at Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON.
* 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.
* RHAYADER JAM, session at The Cornhill Inn every Tuesday from 8pm. Call 01597 810029.
* RHAYADER & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR, rehearsals held from 8pm every Tuesday at the St John Ambulance Building. Call 01547 528286.
* SMALL TIME CROOKS, live music at the Yorkshire House, SHREWSBURY.
Wednesday, September 15
* BUILTH WELLS & DISTRICT LADIES' CHOIR, rehearsals every Wednesday at 7.45pm at the Wesley Chapel, BUILTH WELLS. Details and bookings on 01982 552514.
* GUILSFIELD SINGERS, enterprising local mixed choir’s weekly rehearsals at GUILSFIELD Old School at 7.30pm on Wednesdays, with musical director Gerry Howe. For more information call 01938 559612.
* LLANDRINDOD SILVER BAND, practices at LLANDRINDOD WELLS Primary School, at Cefnllys, with junior band practice at 6pm followed by senior band practice from 7pm.
* LLANFAIR CAEREINION MALE VOICE CHOIR rehearsals held at 8pm on Wednesdays at the High School. Call secretary Emlyn Thomas on 01938 820289.
* ACOUSTIC SESSIONS, informal folk, blues and jazz every Wednesday from 8.30pm now at the Elephant, LLANIDLOES. Musicians welcome.
* CREATIVE WRITING, with author and poet Elizabeth Briggs, at the Great Oak Bookshop, LLANIDLOES at 6.30pm on Wednesdays. Call 07812 108568.
* 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. Call 01686 630678 or visit www-cor-Merched-Maldwyn.org.
* OPEN MIC NIGHT, every Wednesday at Norton Manor Hotel, PRESTEIGNE from 8pm. Call 01547 520843.
* MOTIONHOUSE, new dance show “Scattered” at Theatre Severn, SHREWSBURY.
* PARTI’R EMFRYS, concert led by Leah Owen, to open new Welsh Society season at WELSHPOOL Welsh Chapel at 7.30pm.
Thursday, September 16
* BACK ROAD HOME, at the Vaults, BISHOPS CASTLE.
* CANTORION SINGERS, weekly rehearsals on Thursdays from 8pm at the Powys Dance Centre, LLANDRINDOD WELLS, for the choir who welcome new members. Call 01597 823806.
* BRO HAFREN CHILDREN'S CHOIR, rehearsals held every Thursday from 4pm at Treowen School, NEWTOWN. Children aged seven to 11 years welcome as they get ready to sing with Blake concert at Theatr Hafren on September 30.
* NEWTOWN SILVER BAND, practices at the NEWTOWN Band Room every Thursday from 7.30pm. New season includes Wychaven Festival of Brass Contest at Aversham this Saturday, September 18.
Also Junior Band practices at 6.30pm every Thursday,
* MARI WILSON, with hits like “Cry Me a River” live at The Ironworks, OSWESTRY.
* GURKA SPECTACULAR, featuring the Band of the Brigade of Gurkas, at Theatre Severn, SHREWSBURY.
* THE GUITAR WHISPERER, Richard Durrant’s stunningly different versions of of works from Debussy to Bach and Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells, at Theatre Severn, SHREWSBURY.
Friday, September 17
* BC ALL SKAS, all singing, all dancing town ska band, set the scene for the Michaelmas Fair weekend, at Three Tuns, BISHOPS CASTLE.
* THE TEXAS TENORS, American trio of classically trained good ol’ boys in first Welsh show, at Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON.
* STORMY MONDAY, Llanidloes blues band playing gutsy Chicago music, at The Exchange, NEWTOWN.
* LET’S HANG ON, tribute show to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, at Theatre Severn, SHREWSBURY.
Saturday, September 18
* MICHAELMAS FAIR, annual weekend of events at BISHOPS CASTLE with plenty of music including the Hoola Boola Boys at the Three Tuns.
* BOOGIE PETE LIVE!, BAFTA award winning BBC children’s television presenter Pete Hillier with interactive show to get children on their feet and dancing, at Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON, at 11am and 2pm.
* THE Y FACTOR, the new talent contest at the Wyeside Arts Centre, BUILTH WELLS.