After spending the past five days looking forward to the weekend, do you find yourself wondering what to get up to?
To take the guessing work out of what’s happening in Hertfordshire, we’ve put together a list of some of the best events and activities to keep you occupied.
You can also check out Watford Observer Local Events listings to make sure you're never at a loose end again.
Friday, April 1:
Women In Rock
When: 7.30pm
Where: The Radlett Centre, Aldenham Ave Aldenham Avenue, Hertfordshire, WD7 8HL
Tickets: £23 via the link.
Since 2016, Women In Rock has been wowing audiences across the UK & Europe with their high energy performances. Featuring soaring vocals, choreography, audience interaction, striking costumes, and backed by a band of world-class musicians, Women In Rock has built a reputation as the leading rock show around. Having performed to audiences of up to 120,000, these women are ready to take you on a spectacular journey through five decades of female rock leaving you cheering for more.
Featuring the songs of Cher, Blondie, Janis Joplin, Republica, Belinda Carlisle, Bonnie Tyler, P!nk, Suzi Quatro, Tina Turner & many more, Women In Rock are guaranteed to get you on your feet. Grab your tickets and let’s get ready to sing, dance and ROCK!
Dictator
When: 7.30pm
Where: The Fiddler, 229 Kilburn High Rd, London
Heartbreaking ballads and foot stomping indie bangers. This is a band with a strong focus on collaboration and an outspoken social conscious, they are vocal supporters of their local scene and have an intimate connection with their fanbase. Combining this with tongue in cheek social media antics and playful live performances ensures they are consistent must see live act.
Saturday, April 2:
The South
When: 7.30pm
Where: The Eric Morecambe Centre, Leyton Road, Harpenden
The South feature former members of The Beautiful South including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz Birtles.
They play the songs made famous by The Beautiful South and bring back the full flavour and excitement with the nine-piece live band. With the new reshuffle complete, The South are a full team again and raring to go!
Jo Harrop Music: Purdy's Pop Up
When: 7.30pm
Where: The HOADS Studio, Shenley
We are delighted to welcome highly acclaimed Radio 2 rising Jazz star - Jo Harrop.
Beyond the mellifluous perfection of her chocolate and cream voice, there is always a beautifully bruised intimacy at the very heart of Jo Harrop’s music. It’s almost as if she’s staring directly into your soul when she sings. This may only be her second LP, yet she sounds as if she’s already lived a thousand lifetimes.
Sunday, April 3:
Back To Bacharach
When: 7.30pm
Where: The Radlett Centre, Aldenham Ave Aldenham Avenue, Hertfordshire, WD7 8HL
Tickets £25 via the link
Back to Bacharach celebrates the timeless masterpieces of Burt Bacharach “The Hitmaker” behind one of the greatest American songbooks of the 20th Century.
Burt Bacharach who together with Hal David, penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time.
Join us for an evening that celebrates all of his greatest hits including; Alfie, What The World Needs Now, The Look Of Love, I Say A Little Prayer, Close To You, Walk On By, What's New Pussycat, Always Something There To Remind Me, Magic Moments, Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many, many more.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here