Take your pick from these local treats...


1 May 17. Irish Themed Race Evening, Doncaster Racecourse.
Do you have the luck of the Irish? Then head down to Doncaster Racecourse and enjoy a flutter on this Irish themed evening. There'll be all things Irish, including live music, dancing and plenty of Guinness to get you into the spirit of things!
Gates open at 4pm. First race 6.10pm, last race starts at 8.50pm. Tickets will sell out fast, so book now to avoid disappointment.
Tel 01302 304 200

2 May 24. Thriller – Live! Sheffield City Hall
Thriller Live is a spectacular concert specially created to celebrate the incredible career of Michael Jackson. This amazing concert features a West End cast of performers, including singers, live band, choir and dancers, paying tribute to the King of Pop.
0114 2789 789

3 May 24-25. FINA Diving World Series, Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield
Come along and see up to 77 of the world's best divers in the run up to the Olympic Games!
0114 223 3400

4 May 17-18. Drawing and Printmaking Weekend, Meersbrook Park, Sheffield
Join the Meersbrook Park Users Trust for the weekend of drawing and printmaking. All materials will be provided and places are limited, therefore booking is essential to avoid disappointment.
0114 258 0110

5 May 21. Broadway on Ice, iceSheffield, Sheffield.
This spectacular ice skating show will include a series of dances and displays to past and present Broadway showstoppers in celebration of iceSheffield's 5th birthday.
0114 223 3900

6 May 18. The Caper Club Comedy Night, The Runaway Girl, Arundel Street, Sheffield
Enjoy a hilarious night of comedians from the UK circuit, headlined by award-winning Seymour Mace (BBC3 TV) and compered by Anthony J Brown. Doors open at 7pm. Arrive early to reserve your table.
0114 270 6160

7 May 19-24. STUDS, The Lamproom Theatre, Barnsley
The Eston Bank Hotel are only one of hundreds of teams playing Sunday League Football but the passion and desire is as strong as any Premiership team and winning the County Cup is everything.
01226 200 075

8 May 23. Sooty's Magic Wand Factory, Civic Theatre, Barnsley
Sooty is surprised to receive a letter from his uncle offering him the chance to run the chance to run the family business, a magic wand factory! But, in true Sooty tradition, things don't go according to plan… Come and experience the magic of Sooty in a brand new show full of fun and enjoyment for all the family.
01709 823 621

9 May 14. RHS Event: Rhododendrons, Magnolias and Camelias, Wentworth Castle Gardens, Barnsley
Join a tour of the garden to enjoy the delights of the plant collections with head gardener Steve Catchpole. Following the tour there will be an illustrated talk and light refreshments.
Booking essential, for tickets call 08456 121 253.

10 May 13. Bats in the Branches, Wickersley Wood on Wood Lane, Rotherham
Meet at the entrance to enjoy an evening walk. Sit a while in the woodland clearing to look and listen for Britain's only flying mammals… bats!
Learn how a little technology can help us to appreciate the sound of these amazing night flying acrobats.
01709 822 453
For further events information or more ideas about what to see and do in Sheffield and the Yorkshire South region, call Sheffield Tourist Information Centre 0114 221 1900 or visit www.yorkshiresouth.com



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