Love is in the air next week with a heady mix of theatre, wine and music

Here's five things you must do next week
By Ents Team
Published 9th Feb 2020, 11:45 BST
A story of OCD, Ladybones comes to The Dukes, Lancaster on Wednesday, February 12A story of OCD, Ladybones comes to The Dukes, Lancaster on Wednesday, February 12
A story of OCD, Ladybones comes to The Dukes, Lancaster on Wednesday, February 12

Love Me Do, The ArtHouse, Eastbank Street, Southport, until Saturday, February 15

If you are looking for an alternative to the stereotypical Valentine’s Day gift, then look no further than the display at the ArtHouse. Now in its seventh year, Love Me Do offers a veritable smorgasbord of talent showcasing a wide variety of specialisms and techniques, all worked around the theme of Valentines. It will include interpretation using textiles, painting, ceramics, printmaking, collage and glass from featured artists Simon Wolf (glass), Sandra Hazeldon (painter), Edna Thearle (weaver) and Suzanna Gregg (collage). Find more at www.sca-network.co.uk.

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Quiz Night, Taps & Wine Bar, Chorley Road, Walton Le Dale, Monday, February 10

Test your knowledge of everything from art and literature to sport, food and travel. The Taps & Wine Quiz Night takes place every Monday from 8pm. Hosted by Ken Moss, there’s ten rounds including General Knowledge, Audio and the slightly more difficult Final Five. See www.facebook.com/tapswinebar.

Ladybones, The Dukes, Lancaster, Wednesday, February 12

Written and performed by Sorcha McCaffrey, and based on her personal experiences, Ladybones is an uplifting and compelling story about OCD, dungarees and being weird but not a weirdo. The show tells the story of archaeologist Nuala who unearths a skeleton and her ordered life starts to unravel. To book, call 01524 598500 or visit www.dukeslancaster.org.

World of Wine - Grand Tour of France, Preston Holiday Inn, Thursday, February 13

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Join the Lancashire Wine School as they finally get to grips with France. At this tasting they will decode French wines for you and give you the keys to understanding where they use the most common grape varieties. The evening costs £25, find out more and book online at www.thelancashirewineschool.com.

Valentines Day, The Harris, Preston, Friday, February 14

Romance is in the air at The Harris as they host a special evening of live music for a Valentine’s Day you’ll never forget. Enjoy a special evening of live music from Preston/Manchester based indie trio/folk-pop band Ivan Campo, formed in Preston in 2004 after studying Contemporary Music together at UCLAN. Perfect for a memorable date night in atmospheric surroundings, tickets cost £10 including a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Book via www.eventbrite.co.uk.