Our guide to what you can do in and around the Borough this Bank Holiday weekend

Street Eat, live music and bands, concerts, giant pirate ship for children, walks, cricket, car boot sales - lots to do round the borough for all the family.

• All Weekend

Street Eat to serve town’s tastiest food for Bank Holiday treat
11.00am - 9.00pm Saturday and Sunday, Rochdale Town Hall Square

If you’re looking for something to eat, drink and free entertainment, head down to the new Street Eat event coming to Rochdale Town Hall Square

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47842/events-in-rochdale/street-eat-to-serve-towns-tastiest-food-for-bank-holiday-treat

Open Weekend - Keepers Green, Wilbutts Lane, Rochdale
10.00am – 3.00pm, Saturday & Sunday 

Visit this select development on the outskirts of Rochdale Town Centre. There are 16 beautifully appointed homes comprising of six mews style properties and ten semi-detached situated within a gated complex and ideal for the first-time buyer.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48053/events-in-rochdale/open-weekend-keepers-green-wilbutts-lane-rochdale 

• Friday 26 May

Rochdale Amateur Light Orchestra Concert, 8.00pm, St. Michael's Church 

'Melodies in Maytime' - A musical evening with Nikki Booth (piano) featuring Haydn's Piano Concerto in G and Gounod's 'Funeral March for a Marionette' with music by Chopin, Debussy, Haydn Wood and Christopher Irvin along with arrangements of popular romantic songs.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47066/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-amateur-light-orchestra-concert

Electro 80s, 8pm - 4am, Empire Rochdale

Playing songs from bands like Depeche Mode, O.M.D, Yazoo, Gary Numan, Duran Duran, Ultravox, Devo, Soft Cell, Erasure, Kraftwerk and The Human League.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47462/events-in-rochdale/electro-80s

Alice Jones, 7.30 pm, Touchstones Rochdale

Alice Jones’s background is deeply rooted in the English folk tradition, and the music that she makes instantly reflects this strong influence.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47405/events-in-rochdale/alice-jones

A Night to Remember, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, St Vincent's Parish Hall

Rochdale Musical Theatre Company presents A Night to Remember with songs from musicals and more.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47988/events-in-rochdale/a-night-to-remember

For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=26-05-2017&searchtype=date

• Saturday 27 May

Middleton Band presents the Houghton Weavers
7.30pm, St Michael's Church 

Featuring performances from the Houghton Weavers, Middleton Band, under the direction of their new musical director and Middleton Youth Band as well as a joint performance from all groups.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47523/events-in-rochdale/middleton-band-presents-the-houghton-weavers

Who’s Afraid of Contemporary Art
2pm - 3pm, Touchstones Rochdale

Do you sometimes feel mystified by recent developments in art? Join one of our Art Gallery team for a chance to learn more about some of the key contemporary works in our current exhibitions.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47379/events-in-rochdale/whos-afraid-of-contemporary-art

Walking Festival: Walk to Clegg Hall
10:30am, Meeting point: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre

Head out from Hollingworth Lake to explore the Ealees Valley, the Rochdale Canal and Clegg Hall. Distance: four miles (fairly easy)

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47616/events-in-rochdale/walking-festival-walk-to-clegg-hall

Casino Night, 7.30pm for 8pm start, Littleborough Coach House

The Cherry Tree Cafe is hosting a Casino Night. Come and try your luck on a range of casino table games, using funny money provided on the evening.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47991/events-in-rochdale/casino-night

Ahoy Rochdale! 11am - 3.30pm, The Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre

Shiver me timbers Rochdale! A giant pirate ship will be sailing into The Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre this half-term as Captain Greybeard sets his anchor and invites courageous shoppers aboard his ship to hear tales of the seven seas.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48012/events-in-rochdale/ahoy-rochdale

Kirkholt Million Information Session
2pm - 3pm, The Well Community Cafe

Drop in to have a brew and a chat with members of the Kirkholt Million Group to find out how you can get involved.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48066/events-in-rochdale/kirkholt-million-information-session

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=27-05-2017&searchtype=date 

• Sunday 28 May

Rochdale Cricket Club host a Twenty-20, 12pm til late

Rochdale cricket club host a Twenty-20 Cricket family fun day on Sunday 28 May in aid of the Stephen Gartland Foundation. Live music, Bar, BBQ and plenty of cricket.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47898/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-cricket-club-host-a-twenty20

Mean Business, 8pm - 4am, Empire Rochdale

12 piece Classic Motown soul and disco anthems band. Mean Business have been going for years in many incarnations. Hailing from Hebden Bridge they were originally called The Burlees Blues Band.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47959/events-in-rochdale/mean-business

Rochdale Women for Labour
3pm - 5pm, St Mary's in the Baum

Main Speaker: Rebecca Long-Bailey
Guest: Tony Lloyd - Labour's Candidate.
86% burden of austerity cuts affects women. Come listen to some great speakers and get to have your say.
This is a child friendly event.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48057/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-women-for-labour

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary 

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=28-05-2017&searchtype=date

• Bank Holiday Monday 29 May

Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Collectors' Market
6.15am - 1.30pm, Bowlee Community Park

If it's time for a de-clutter you can easily offload your unwanted possessions in exchange for cash, or explore and bag yourself a bargin

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46778/events-in-rochdale/bowlee-car-boot-sale-and-collectors-market

Rochdale Town Hall Car Boot
8.00am - 1.00pm, Town Hall Square

You do not need to book to bring a vehicle to the car boot sale, simply turn up on the day.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47580/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-town-hall-car-boot

Gordon Rigg Garden Centre - Rochdale Branch May Half Term Activities
10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm, Monday 29 May 

Come along and join in the fun this May half term. With lots of activities to choose from, you won't be disappointed. From painting to planting, there's sure to be something you like for your garden.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47921/events-in-rochdale/may-half-term-activities

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http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/submit