FRIDAY
Music
Bozeat: Slim 47, the Red Lion.
Cogenhoe: Joey Dee and Jessica Jayne, Sports and Social Club.
Northampton: Mark Summers as Elvis, Asper's Casino, Commercial Street, Northampton 623580.
Northampton: Kickstart (Martin F fairwell party)
, the King Billy, Commercial Street, 9pm.
Northampton: The 2 Tones, Kingsley Park WMC.
Northampton: Tony Gee, Spread Eagle, Wellingborough Road.
Northampton: Michael Jones, Golden Horse, Southampton Road.
THEATRE
Northampton: Masque Theatre A Midsummer Night's Dream, Abington Park Courtyard, 7.30pm, every evening until Aug 1 (excluding July 26). Tickets £8 plus concessions on the night from 7pm.
OTHER
Northampton: 'Top Dog' exhibition at The Gallery (upstairs), 78 Derngate - The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House & Galleries, until Oct 4.
SATURDAY
MUSIC
Blisworth: Mid Sensation (soul & Motown band), the Walnut Tree, Station Road, 9.15pm; free.
Brafield: Steve Perry (vocalist), WMC, 7.30pm (A428); food available. Northampton 890762.
Cogenhoe: Sally B Jarvis, Sports and Social Club. Northampton 890882*.
Hardingstone: Enzo, The Sun Inn, High Street.
Kettering: Jamie Lee, Rifle Band Club, Havelock Street.
Northampton: Ian Sparks as Van Morrison, Asper's Casino, Commercial Street. Northampton 623580.
Northampton: 1st anniversary summer party with live music, fun and games, cocktails, limbo competition, the Hart of Duston, Harlestone Road from 7pm.
Northampton: The Ya Ya's (band), The Pioneer PH, Hazeldene Road.
Northampton: The Sarah Warren Band (rock/blues), The Rover, Weedon Road, 9.30pm; free.
Northampton: White Room duo, Crown and Anchor, Victoria Road, 9pm.
Northampton: Full Throttle, The Romany, Kingsley Road.
Northampton: Marky T, British Rail Club, St Andrew's Road.
Northampton: Phinestra Taylor, Foundryman's Tavern, St James.
Northampton: Beach party and music by The Chancer, 7pm, Swan and Helmet Irish Bar, Clare Street.
Northampton: Vagabond Kings, Kingsley Park WMC.
Northampton: Candyslam, Thomas a Becket, St James Road.
THEATRE
Northampton: Masque Theatre A Midsummer Night's Dream, Abington Park Courtyard, 7.30pm. Tickets on the night from 7pm;adults £8 plus concessions.
SHOWS AND SALES
Chapel Brampton: Brampton View Care Home summer fayre and open day, stalls, dancers, barbecue, refreshments, 11am-4pm.
Cold Higham: Annual art exhibition and sale; refreshments, St Luke's Church, Sat & Sun, 10.30am-4.30pm.
Corby: Open day and fete at Sandalwood Court Care Home, Butland Road, Oakley Vale, 2pm-5pm; variety of stalls and entertainment.
Kelmarsh: Festival of History, Kelmarsh Hall, Sat & Sun, 9.30am-6pm. Action-packed weekend with over 1,000 re-enactors, Roman soldiers, vintage fighter planes; 50 different shows each day Tickets on 0870 333 1183.
Rushden: Coffee morning and bring and buy sale, St Peter's Church, Midland Road, 10am-11.30am.
OTHER
Flore: Charity night for Flore Mods 2 (plus bingo), the White Hart.
Northampton: Northants Cyclists Touring Club, 20-mile leisure ride to Beckworth Emporium, Mears Ashby. Meet at 2pm at Moulton Co-op. Northampton 622073.
Northampton: Trainer workshop (includes a pair of trainers), Central Museum and Art Gallery, Guildhall Road, 10am-2pm. Book on Northampton 838111.
SUNDAY
MUSIC
Brafield: Alan Black, WMC (A428), 7.30pm.
Castle Ashby: Fiori's baroque concert, St Mary Magdalene Church, in the grounds of Castle Ashby House, 7pm. Box office 01327 360931.
Northampton: The Salvation Army Band, Abington Park Bandstand, 2pm-5pm. Park Cafe open.
Northampton: Barbecue and live music from 2.30pm with John Verity and Mark Griffiths, the Malt Shovel Tavern, 121 Bridge Street.
Northampton: Ricky Swann, Jeckyll & Hyde, Wellingborough Road, 3pm-7pm.
Northampton: Elvis tribute, Spread Eagle, Wellingborough Road, 5pm-8pm.
Northampton: Danny Fisher, British Rail Club, St Andrew's Road.
Northampton: The Speedy Cup video from 6pm followed by Stephen Doyle, Swan and Helmet Irish Bar, Clare Street.
Northampton: Just Us, Kingsley Park WMC.
OTHER
Kettering: Kettering Cyclists Touring Club. All day breakfast ride to Salcey Forest. Meet at Rothwell at 7am or Salcey Forest at 9am. 01536 712507.
SHOWS AND SALES
Cold Higham: Art exhibition and sale; refreshments, St Luke's Church, 10.30am-4.30pm.
Cottesbrooke: Cottesbrooke Hall gardens open, 2pm-5.30pm. Adults £5.50, chld £2.20. NGS.
Desborough: Garden open at Froggery Cottage, 85 Breakleys Road, 11.30am-6pm. National Collection of 435 Penstemons; plants for sale. Adults £2, chld free. NGS.
Kelmarsh: Festival of History, Kelmarsh Hall, 9.30am-6pm; action-packed with over 50 different shows. Tickets on 0870 333 1183.
Weedon Lois and Weston: Gardens open at High Street, Home Close, Lois Weedon House and Old Barn, 2pm-5.30pm. Combined admission adults £4. NGS.
MONDAY
THEATRE
Northampton: Masque Theatre A Midsummer Night's Dream, Abington Park Courtyard, nightly at 7.30pm until Aug 1. Tickets from 7pm on the night; adults £8 plus concessions.
Northampton: Man of the Moment, Royal Theatre, 7.45pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
OTHER
Northampton: A wide range of play activities organised by Northampton Borough Council throughout the summer holidays. Thorplands Children's Centre, Wootton Sports and Community Centre and Bradlaugh Fields (entrance at Fulford Drive), July 27-31, 10am-noon. Also at Lings Wood, Hardingstone Rec and Billing Aquadrome, 1pm-3pm. For details and to book call Northampton 838049.
Northampton: Northants Natural History Society, Astronomy section 'Apollo Remembered', Humfrey Rooms, Castilian Terrace, 7.30pm.
TUESDAY
THEATRE
Northampton: Masque Theatre A Midsummer Night's Dream, Abington Park Courtyard, 7.30pm. Tickets from 7pm on the night; adults £8 plus concessions.
Northampton: Man of the Moment, Royal stage, 7.45pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
OTHER
Corby: Royal Navy Association meeting, Ex-Servicemen's Club, Lloyds Road.
Kettering: Kettering Cyclists Touring Club. Morning ride to Aldwincle (Peartree Farm Cafe). Meet at Rothwell at 9.30am or Aldwincle at 11am. 01536 712507.
Northampton: Summer cooking and craft club at the Old Scouts Rugby Club, Rushmere Road, 10am-noon. Plus farm and fun days. Sessions £5 and £10 for under and over 5s. Details and bookings on 07949 163090.
Northampton: Duston Youth Project free summer activities, community centre, Pendle Road, 6pm-9pm. 07833 117 528*.
Northampton: Northants Natural History Society. Mexican and other Pyramids, Humfrey Rooms, Castilian Terrace, 7.30pm.
WEDNESDAY
MUSIC
Northampton: Live jazz, Headlands PH, Longland Road*.
Northampton: Live music, the Malt Shovel Tavern, 121 Bridge Street. Northampton 234212*.
Wellingborough: Jamming and acoustic night, Horseshoe Inn, Sheep Street*.
THEATRE
Northampton: Masque Theatre A Midsummer Night's Dream, Abington Park Courtyard, 7.30pm. Tickets on the night from 7pm; adults £8 plus concessions.
Northampton: Man of the Moment, Royal stage, 7.45pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
OTHER
10.30am, Barton Hall, Barton Seagrave Road, Kettering. £4 per Northampton: Northampton and District Model Railway Club, 7.30pm, Kingsthorpe community centre, Mill Lane (near Cock Hotel). 01933 413500 (evens).
Northampton: Northampton-German Literature Club, Cafe at Royal and Derngate, Guildhall Road, every week 6pm-7pm. Northampton 716427*.
Northampton: Informal life drawing sessions, Artists' Sanctuary, 2 Clare St, All levels. No need to book.
Northampton: Friendly art group, St James Community Centre, 2pm*.
THURSDAY
MUSIC
Barton Seagrave: Martin Symons with the Maurice Merry Trio, The Stirrup Cup, Woodlands Avenue, 9pm-11pm; free.
Wellingborough: Acoustic showcase featuring special guests, Coach and Horses, Oxford Street, 9pm. 01933 441848*.
THEATRE
Northampton: Masque Theatre A Midsummer Night's Dream, Abington Park Courtyard, 7.30pm, until Aug 1. Tickets from 7pm on the night; adults £8 plus concessions.
Northampton: Man of the Moment, Royal stage, 2.30pm and 7.45pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
OTHER
Northampton: Northants Natural History Society. Animal quiz, Humfrey Rooms, Castilian Terrace, 2.30pm.
Rushden: Creative arts group, Full Gospel Church, High Street South, 7.30pm-9.30pm. 01933 316171*.
