FRIDAY
Music
Bozeat: Empire, Red Lion.
Brafield on the Green: TNT Roadshow disco, WMC. In aid of Cancer Research. CIU rules apply.
Higham Ferrers: Kickstart, The Green Dragon PH.
Northampton: DJ Zippy, Black Bottom Club, George Row.
Northampton: One2Many, Swan and Helmet, Clare Street.
Northampton: Fred Chase, Halfway House, Kingsthorpe Road.
Northampton: Vegas or Bust (duo), Kingsley Park WMC, Kingsley Park Terrace. CIU rules apply.
Northampton: Handbags and Gladrags disco, Monks Park WMC, Wellingborough Road. CIU rules.
Oundle: Fascinating Aida, starring Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Liza Pulman, Great Hall, Oundle School, 8pm. Part of Oundle Festival. Box office 01832 275109.
Wavendon: Music in the Garden – Rockin' at The Rectory and Swinging at The Stables, with The John Dankworth Band, 6pm. Tickets £27.50 includes canapes. Box office 01908 280800.
THEATRE
Northampton: Zombie Prom, Royal Theatre, 7.45pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
SPORT
Northampton: LVCC cricket – Northamptonshire v Derbyshire at County Ground, Wantage Road
OTHER
Kettering: Quiz, All Saints' Church, William Street, 7.30pm. £1pp. Teams of four. 01536 791414.
Kettering: Coffee mornings, Toller Church, Gold Street, 10am-noon*.
Kettering: Coffee shop/crafts, Healey Community Cafe, Parish Church Rooms on the market, 9am-2.45pm*.
Kislingbury: Casino Night and Gourmet Dinner. Posh Frocks and Black Tie event, The Olde Red Lion. Northampton 830219.
Northampton: Exhibition by Katie Mawson 'Stranded' – painting with yarn, 78 Derngate (Tues-Suns), 10am-4.30pm; free, at The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House. Northampton 603407.
Northampton: Exhibition by Hugh Mendes 'Existential Itch 2001-2008, The Fishmarket until Aug 23.
Northampton: Quiz night, British Rail Club, St Andrew's Road.

SATURDAY
MUSIC
Brafield on the Green: Michael Knight, WMC; CIU rules apply.
Cogenhoe: Live band and bingo, Sports and Social Club; adm £1. Northampton 890882*.
Collingtree: Lee Dunleavy and 24 girl choristers with 400 years of music from France; St Columba's, 6.30pm. Followed by refreshments in the village hall. Tickets £10 on Northampton 766060.
Finedon: Free lunchtime organ concert with Jonathan Harris, St Mary the Virgin Church, 1pm.
Flore: Rocking and a Reeling, The White Hart.
Northampton: Jazz @The Cripps - Jazz on a Summer's Evening featuring the NSB Big Band with Cripps Hall Jazz Orchestra, Cripps Hall, Billing Road, 7.30pm. Box office Northampton 258666.
Northampton: Tad Newton's Jazzfriends with Greg Abate, The Picturedrome, Kettering Road; plus Mr P live, 70-90s covers.
Northampton: D'Arcy plays funk, soul and tunes, Black Bottom Club, George Row.
Northampton: Mr Allsorts, Full, Fat & Funky, Charles Bradlaugh, Upper Mounts, Earl Street.
Northampton: Spun Out presents Bass Cadets with DJ Geezer, Route 69 (next to St Peter's car park), 10pm-5am. Hard dance, drum and bass night; £3 before 11pm; £6 after. Northampton 230064.
Northampton: Hot City Nights (tribute band), Kingsley Park WMC, Kingsley Park Terrace. CIU rules.
Northampton: The Delltones, Crown and Anchor, Victoria Road, 9pm.
Northampton: Time to Breathe (Pink Floyd tribute band), Trades WMC, Balmoral Road, 8pm. Tickets £5 on the door.
Northampton: Kickstart, Molly's Bar, Abington Square.
Northampton: Monaghan v Derry, 2pm; Christie Pepper, 9pm, Swan and Helmet, Clare Street.
Northampton: Angles (duo), Monks Park WMC, Wellingborough Road. CIU rules apply.
Northampton: Paula Swann, British Rail Club, St Andrew's Road.
Oundle: Young Organists Presentation Recital, Oundle School Chapel, 10.30am; Ensemble Bash workshop, Festival Marquee, Milton Road, 10.30am; Ensemble Bash, Festival Marquee, 1pm; The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Festival Marquee, 8pm. Box office 01832 275109.
Rushden: The Wedding Crashers, Windmill Club, Glassbrook Road.
Wavendon: Music in the Garden, jazz on a Summer's Day led by Dave Newton, 11.30am; Sax Supremos, 2.30pm; plus Gala Night with Fireworks and The Chamber Ensemble of London. Box office 01908 280800.
Wootton: Karaoke, WMC. CIU rules apply.
THEATRE
Northampton: Zombie Prom, Royal Theatre, 2.30pm and 7.45pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
Northampton: City of Liberty Gospelfest, Derngate, 6.30pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
SPORT
Northampton: LVCC cricket – Northamptonshire v Derbyshire at County Ground, Wantage Road
SHOWS AND SALES
Denton: Denton Day, village hall; 5-a-side football, pin-golf, tug-of-war, beer tent, stalls; sports start at noon; stalls open 2pm; disco in the evening.
Northampton: Summer fete, 23rd Headlands Scouts, United Reformed Church, The Headlands, 2pm.
Northampton: Blooming Great Tea Party, Abington community centre, Wheatfield Road South, 2pm-4pm. In aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Northampton: Books, toys, bric-a-brac, All Saints Church portico, town centre, 10am. In aid of Mission Aviation Fellowship.
Northampton: Art exhibition, oil painting and print sale, Abington Parish Rooms, Park Avenue North, 1pm-5pm.
OTHER
Kettering: Saturday Tots Club, North Park Pavilion, 2pm-4pm. Adm £1 includes refreshments*.
Northampton: Northants Creation Group. Discussing topics relating to the scientific evidence for/against creation/evolution, The Abbey Centre, East Hunsbury (no time given). Northampton 766476.
Wellingborough: Swimming for children and adults with any disability and their carers/family, Waendel Leisure Centre, noon-1.15pm. 01933 221622*.

SUNDAY
MUSIC
Brafield on the Green: Alan Black, WMC; hot food available. CIU rules apply.
Northampton: Abington Wind Band, Abington Park Bandstand, 2pm-5pm; Park Cafe open.
Northampton: Yah Yah (four-piece band, Monks Park WMC, Wellingborough Road. CIU rules.
Northampton: The Chameleons (duo), Kingsley Park WMC, Kingsley Park Terrace. CIU rules apply.
Northampton: Ulster v Limster final, GAA, 2pm followed by video of the Speedie Cup and music by Dave Moore, Swan and Helmet, Clare Street.
Northampton: The Crazy 88s, rock 'n' roll, Gardener's Arms, Wellingborough Road, 7pm.
Northampton: Sean Grew farewell party, The Halfway House, Kingsthorpe Road, 4pm-8pm.
Northampton: Fred Chase, Spread Eagle, Wellingborough Road, 5pm-8pm.
Old Stratford: Folk session, The Swan (evening).
Wavendon: Music in the Garden - Final Festive Big Band Flourish directed by John Dankworth and Alan Barnes, The Stables, noon. Box office 01908 280800; also New Amen Corner's Summer of Love, 8pm (in theatre).
SPORT
Northampton: Pro40 cricket – Northamptonshire v Derbyshire at County Ground, Wantage Road
OTHER
Finedon: Local History Society 'Finedon in the 1950s', Friends Meeting House, High Street, 2pm-4pm. 01933 680700*.
Fotheringhay: Oundle Festival Eucharist, St Mary and All Saints' Church, Fotheringhay, 10.30am.
Kettering: Kettering Cyclists' Touring Club all-day ride to Barnsdale Gardens. Meet at Rothwell at 9am or Stockerston at 11am. 01536 712507.
Northampton: General knowledge quiz, The Artizan, Artizan Road, 8.15pm*.
Northampton: Quiz at The Headland. Longland Rd, 9pm.
Northampton: Quiz, King Billy, Bridge Street, 8.30pm*.
Wellingborough: Quiz, Dun Cow, Gold Street, 8.15pm*.
PRESERVED RAILWAYS
Chapel Brampton: Northampton & Lamport Railway. Pitsford Road. Trains running from 11.45am. Northampton 820327*.
Irchester: Narrow Gauge Railway Museum at Irchester Country Park, 10am-4pm 01933 276866.
SHOWS AND SALES
Holcot: Church fete, playing field and village hall, Back Lane, 2pm, auction, pony rides, crafts. Northampton 781246.
Pattishall: Car boot sale, village hall, School Road; set up from noon; sale starts 1pm. Cars £4, vans £6. 01327 830279.

MONDAY
MUSIC
Blisworth: American old time and bluegrass session, The Walnut Tree Inn, Station Road.
Northampton: Jam night, all musicians welcome, Crown and Anchor*.
Wilby: The Dave Johnson Band, jazz at The Horseshoe.
THEATRE
Northampton: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Derngate, 7.30pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
OTHER
Broughton: Quiz night, Fox and Hounds*.
Bugbrooke: Quiz night, Five Bells, 9pm*.
Great Houghton: IVC Social Club (age 20s-40s), White Hart, 9pm. Northampton 588267*.
Kettering: Kettering Bridge Club, 2pm and 7.30pm; £2.50 per session. Venue details 01536 502795*.
Northampton: Movie night presents 10,000BC, The Picturedrome, Kettering Road, 8pm; free.
Northampton: Northampton Duplicate Bridge, 7.30pm, 16 The Crescent. Northampton 630546*.

Northampton: Quiz night, The Sunnyside, Boughton Green Road, 9pm*.
Rushden: Rushden Chess Club, Conservative Club, High Street South, 7.30pm. 01832 710449*.

TUESDAY
MUSIC
Burton Latimer: Jam night, kit provided, 8.45pm Burton Country Club; 01933 665575*.
Irthlingborough: Rushden & District Organ Club, 7.30pm The Band Club, Victoria Street; 01933 314022*.
Kettering: Jam night, rock and blues, Kettering Town FC, Rockingham Road, 9pm*.
Northampton: Open mic, The Crispin, Great Russell Street*.
Northampton: Acoustic jam night hosted by Smike, Bat and Wickets, Bailiff Street, 8.30pm*.
Wilby: Acoustic night, George Inn, 8.30pm*.
THEATRE
Northampton: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Derngate, 2pm and 7.30pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
SPORT
Northampton: LVCC cricket – Northamptonshire v Leicestershire at County Ground, Wantage Road
OTHER
Boughton: Quiz night, Whyte Melville, 8.30pm*.
Broughton: Music quiz night, Fox and Hounds*.
East Haddon: Friendly art group, village hall, 2pm-4.30pm. Northampton 890197*.
Gretton: Quiz night, The Blue Bell, 8pm. £1pp. 01536 770404*.
Kettering: Kettering Cyclists Touring Club. Morning ride to Brixworth (Olive Branch Cafe) Meet at Rothwell at 9am or Brixworth at 11am. 01536 712507.
Little Harrowden: Wii games console night, WMC*.
Northampton: Northants Natural History Society - Archaeology/History section. Stuart England and The Civil War, Humfrey Rooms, Castilian Terrace, 7.30pm. Northampton 450937.
Northampton: Cinema Club presents A Very Long Engagement, Old White Hart, Far Cotton, 8pm; free.
Northampton: Quiz, White Elephant, near Racecourse, 8pm*.
Northampton: Quiz, The Pioneer, Hazeldene Road*.
Northampton: General knowledge quiz, Victoria Inn, Poole Street*.
Northampton: Quiz night, The Britannia, Barrack Road, 9pm*.
Rothwell: Luncheon Club for over 60s, Marlow House community centre, Well Lane, 11.45am-1.30pm. Cost £2.85. 01536 762329*.
Rushden: Coffee shop, light refreshments, Rushden Mission Church, 10am-12.30pm*.

WEDNESDAY
MUSIC
Foxton: J for Jazz, Black Horse, 8.30pm*.
Little Harrowden: Robbo and raffle, WMC, Main Street*.
Northampton: New jam night with Marco, Swan and Helmet, Clare Street.
Northampton: Joshua Blue, The Malt Shovel Tavern, 121 Bridge Street. Northampton 234212*.
Northampton: Kev's acoustic jam session, Romany PH, Kingsley Road every week*.
Northampton: Open stage, Portmor Tavern, Castle Street*.
THEATRE
Northampton: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Derngate, 2pm and 7.30pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
SPORT
Northampton: LVCC cricket – Northamptonshire v Leicestershire at County Ground, Wantage Road
OTHER
Northampton: Northants Natural History Society. Photographic section. A walk around Sixfelds Lakes, Duston. Meet at 7.30pm at the public car park. Northampton 401813.
Northampton: Pop quiz, Victoria Inn, Poole Street*.
Northampton: Music quiz, The End, Cotton End*.
Northampton: Quiz, Lamplighter, 8.30pm*.
Raunds: St John's Ambulance Cadets, High Street, 7.15pm. 01832 737931*.
Rushden: Art group classes 2pm for general painting and 7.30pm for life drawing and painting. The Studio, 82 Crabb Street. 01933 395605*.
Wellingborough: General knowledge quiz, Cannon PH, Cannon Street, 8pm (fortnightly)*.

THURSDAY
MUSIC
Barton Seagrave: The Beer Parlour Jivers, The Stirrup Cup PH, Woodlands Avenue, 9pm-11pm; free.
Irchester: Live Music, The 19th, 8.45pm; free*.
Northampton: The Velvet Society presents Rozism & ACP West, acoustic night, The Picturedrome, Kettering Road.
Northampton: Joe McMahon jam session, Swan and Helmet, Clare Street.
Rushden: Kickstart, The Rose and Crown.
Towcester: Craig's open mic night; all acoustic instruments and styles welcome, Monk and Tipster, 8pm*.
THEATRE
Northampton: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Derngate, 2pm and 7.30pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
SPORT
Northampton: LVCC cricket – Northamptonshire v Leicestershire at County Ground, Wantage Road
OTHER
Earls Barton: Christian bible talks, St John Ambulance Hall, Manor Road, 7.30pm (also Sundays 4.30pm). Northampton 810330*.
Market Harborough: Jogging club, Harborough Leisure Centre, 6.45pm. 01858 821284*.
Northampton: Northants Natural History Society. An animal quiz with Vic and Mary Seaton, Humfrey Rooms, Castilian Terrace, 2.30pm. Northampton 788873.
Northampton: Quiz, The Longboat PH, Duston*.
Northampton: Quiz night and meal, Monks Park WMC, Wellingborough Road*.
Northampton: Quiz, The Windmill, Welford Road, Kingsthorpe*.
Northampton: Music and trivia quiz, The Headland, Longland Road*.
Northampton: Art group, Parklands community centre, 10am-1pm. Northampton 405923*.
Northampton: Pop quiz, Foundryman's Tavern, St James Road*.
Roade: Quiz, The Cock, 8pm*.
Towcester: Country market, Chantry House, Market Square, 8.30am-noon*.
Towcester: Aikido club; new members welcome, 8pm-10pm. Venue details 01604 714848*.
Wellingborough: Karate from six years to adults, Polish Club, Winstanley Road, 7pm-8pm. 07963 717265*.