Albert Halls, Bolton - Magic. A reproduction of the best hits of ELO and the Beach Boys.

Thursday, 7.30pm, £12.50 and £11

Bridgewater Hall

Manchester

BBC Philharmonic

A concert featuring Dvorak Symphony Number 5 and Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor by Russian-born violinist Ilya Gringolts.

Saturday, 7.30pm, £7 to £26.50

The Medici Quartet and Alan Bennett

music by Raven and Delius featuring actor, playwright and author Alan Bennett in a rare live appearance.

Sunday, 7.30pm, £9 to £21.50

Halliwell Central Reform Club

Brownlow Fold, Bolton

Johnny Driscall and Miss Tracey

Sunday, members £1 and visitors £2

Preston Guild Hall & Charter Theatre

Lancaster Road, Preston

Reelinandarockin

The greatest 60s show with hits from five of the biggest stars including Gerry Marsden, Dave Berry, Brian Poole and Mike d'Abo.

Thursday, 7.30pm, £13.50 to £17.50

The Meat Loaf Story

A rock 'n' rollercoaster ridge through the life of one of the world's best best known rock stars.

Saturday, 8pm, £10.50 to £12.50

Radcliffe Civic Suite

Radcliffe

Dougie Mclean in Concert

Thursday, 8pm-11pm, £15 adults and £12 conc.

Radcliffe Male Voice Choir Dance

Saturday, 7.30pm-11pm, £4

RNCM

Manchester

Ryszard Bakst Memorial Award for the playing of Chopin

The RNCM pianists compete in the final of this competition established in memory of the great Polish pianist.

Tonight, 7.30pm, £7 and £6.30 conc.

The Joyce and and Michael Kennedy Award for the Singing of Strauss

Senior students from the college compete in the final of this competition singing Lieder and arias by Richard Strauss.

Wednesday, 7.30pm, £8 and £7.20 conc.

Keyboard Focus Day

A day of workshops, classes and concerts.

Thursday, 9.30am-4pm, admission freeThe Be Good Tanyas

An all female trio sharing songs and stories from American folk, old time jazz, blues, gospel and country music.

Friday, 7.30pm, £4.50 to £14

Woodwind and Brass Quintet Competition

A concert including a recital from each of the top quintets and chamber groups and including Ligeti's Bagatelles.

Friday, 7.30pm, £5 and £4.50 conc.

Y Brythoniaid Male Voice Choir

A programme of classical and traditional music and song in Welsh and English for this annual celebration of St David's Day.

Saturday, 7pm, £10 and £5 children

Manchester Recorder Orchestra

A mixture of traditional favourites including music by Handel, Bale and Linke.

Saturday, 7.30pm, £8 and £6 conc.

Marilyn Blank and Barbara Silverstone

A concert featuring music by Ravel and Grainger.

Sunday, 7.30pm, £8 and £5 conc.

St Andrew and St George United Reformed Church

St George's Road, Bolton

Bolton Chamber Orchestra

A Spring Concert featuring music by Bach and Beethoven.

Saturday, 7.30pm, £5 (accompanied under 16s £1)

The Met

Market Street, Bury

Guns n Oatcakes

A tribute to the great sounds of rock bands from Thin Lizzy to Thunder with a performance by special guest Gascat.

Saturday, 8pm, £10