What's On in Thirsk This Week

The Metropolitan Opera: Macbeth
The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton, DL6 1LP.

Experience Verdi's powerful interpretation of Shakespeare's Macbeth in this live-streamed performance from The Metropolitan Opera. Featuring acclaimed opera stars Quinn Kelsey and Lise Davidsen, this dramatic production follows Macbeth and his ambitious wife as they pursue power with devastating consequences.

6pm. £16. Child £10. Senior £13.

Tickets: Book online at The Forum or on the door
Tel: 01609 776230
Email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Thirsk Ladies Club
Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall Annexe, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QR.

Discover the fascinating story of one of the world's greatest pianists in Rachmaninoff, the Man and His Musi, presented by Brian Thomas. Explore the life and music of Sergei Rachmaninoff and hear some of his most memorable compositions, including the famous Piano Concerto No. 2, brought to wider attention through the classic film Brief Encounter.

7.30pm. Free for members. Visitors £4.

Tel: 01845 522819

Romanby Jazz and Cabaret Club
Romanby Golf & Country Club, Yafforth Road, Romanby, DL7 0PE.

Enjoy an evening of lively jazz and cabaret as Dominic Halpin returns with his toe-tapping, foot-stomping band. A firm favourite with the club, Dominic promises an entertaining night of great live music, with a hot supper included.

Doors open 6.45pm. Music 7.30pm-10.30pm. £25.

Tickets: Online or by phone
Tel: 07856 432673
Email: stephenwest277@gmail.com
Web: https://www.romanby.com/jazz

Dark Skies Fringe Festival

North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales. A festival celebrating the area's dark skies, with more than two dozen events in the North York Moors alone, including stargazing at Sutton Bank and Ampleforth Abbey.

Fri 23 Oct-Sun 1 Nov

Web: https://visitthirsk.uk/darkskies

Clocks Go Back

Repair Your Stuff
Thirsk Library, Meadowfields, Chapel Street, Thirsk, YO7 1TH.

Give your broken or worn-out belongings a new lease of life at this friendly Repair Cafe. Bring along items that need attention and a team of skilled volunteers will see if they can repair them, helping you save money while reducing waste and keeping useful items out of landfill.

10am-1pm. Last repair accepted at 12.30pm.

Free - voluntary donations are welcome.

For further information, or if you would like to volunteer, please get in touch by email.

Email: thirskrepaircafe@gmail.com

Nature Walk

Ampleforth Abbey, Ampleforth, York, YO62 4EN. A guided walk through the Ampleforth Valley with author and wildlife artist Jonathan Pomroy.

Time: 9.30am. £20.
Tel: 01439 766099
Email: reception@ampleforthabbey.org.uk
Web: https://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/nature-walk

Laughing Pug Comedy Show

Sessay Village Hall. A comedy night with Paul Tonkinson, Helen White, Fran Garrity and Chris Lumb. Licensed bar.

Time: Doors 6pm for a 7pm start. £15.
Email: events@sessayvillagehall.co.uk
Web: https://sessayvillagehall.co.uk

Family Pumpkin Night
Monk Park Farm, Green Lane, Bagby, Thirsk, YO7 2AG.

Experience the magic of The Great Yorkshire Pumpkin Patch after dark with a special evening of autumn family fun. Explore thousands of pumpkins, enjoy carnival games and entertainment, have a go at pumpkin carving and capture some memorable family photos along the way. With tasty food and drinks available, wrap up warm and enjoy a magical night at the farm.

5.30pm-8.30pm. Prices from £3 per person.

Tickets: Online or on the door

St Mary's Lunchtime Organ Recital

St Mary's Church, Kirkgate, Thirsk, YO7 1PQ. A lunchtime recital by Chris Dodd, part of a series of Monday organ recitals.

Time: 12.15pm. Free, refreshments included, retiring collection for the organ fund.
Tel: 07877 213327
Email: hello@thirskparishes.org