Go to a pub quiz 

On the last Friday of each month, the Black Sheep Brewery in Masham hosts a friendly, community-style quiz night.

Locals and visitors can challenge themselves with rounds of general knowledge, picture, and music questions, making it a fun way to sharpen your trivia skills while socialising in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

£2 per person, 8pm-10.30pm, February 27, Black Sheep Brewery, Wellgarth, Masham, HG4 4EN.

Create stunning waterfall landscapes in a full-day painting workshop

This Saturday, enjoy a waterfall-themed painting class at Hopewell Studios in Knaresborough.

Guided step-by-step by experienced tutor Yvonne, the day begins with composition exercises and acrylic base layers before progressing to oils and cold wax on canvas boards in the afternoon. The session offers a structured, hands-on approach to capturing landscape, light and atmosphere.

Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists alike, the workshop includes all materials, refreshments, and a supportive environment designed to encourage experimentation and creative development.

£95 per person. Booking required, 10am-4pm, February 28, Hopewell Studios, Hopewell House Farm, Knaresborough, HG5 0SN.

Watch Tony Moore perform his rock spectacle, Awake

This Saturday, The Frazer Theatre welcomes a truly electrifying performance as Tony Moore, original member of Iron Maiden, takes the stage with his one-man show, Awake. 

With a career spanning iconic bands like Cutting Crew and collaborations with Meatloaf, Tony brings decades of experience and stagecraft to this unique solo performance. 

Awake blends immersive visuals, cutting-edge graphics, and soul-stirring music into a journey of self-discovery that explores truth, meaning, and love in today’s world.

Tickets are from £16, doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7.30pm, February 28, The Frazer Theatre, Park Crest, Knaresborough, HG5 0EQ.

World-class clarinet and piano duo come to Harrogate

The Old Swan Hotel is hosting a recital showcasing two exceptional international artists this Sunday. 

Rising British clarinettist Mebrakh Haughton-Johnson, a graduate of the Royal College of Music and the Juilliard School, has already performed at major venues including Carnegie Hall and made his U.S. concerto debut in 2024 with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. 

Joining him is award-winning pianist Kumi Matsuo, whose international career has taken her to leading stages such as Wigmore Hall and Tokyo Opera City Hall. 

Together, they will put on a compelling morning of chamber music in Harrogate.

Tickets are from £21 for adults, 11am, March 1, Swan Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2SR.

Master Middle Eastern cuisine in a hands-on cooking session

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavours of the Middle East with this hands-on cooking course at Swinton Cookery School.

Participants will learn how to prepare exciting dishes from fragrantly spiced stews to fresh couscous and artisan flatbreads, leaving the session both inspired and confident in their skills. 

Set in a stunning country kitchen with breathtaking views of the Swinton Estate grounds and the Yorkshire Dales, the class provides all ingredients and equipment and encourages a fully hands-on approach. 

Recipes attendees may cook include the likes of Iman Bayeldi with griddled halloumi, Moroccan chicken, roast aubergine with saffron yoghurt, chicken with almonds and yoghurt, feta, tomato and basil borek, and a zesty orange cake.

Swinton Cookery School features in our spotlight on cookery schools, read it here.

£200 per person, 10am-3pm, March 1, Swinton Cookery School, Swinton Park, Ripon, HG4 4JH.