What's on in Watford this weekend, 26th and 27th January, 2019
St John’s Music Concert
The third concert in the series featuring soloists from the Royal Opera House and Opera Australia. Featuring the music of Handel, Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Puccini, J Strauss and Lehar accompanied by Richard Hetherington, Head of Opera at the Royal Opera House. The concert will raise funds to restore the church’s original historic pipe organ installed before the First World War.
St John's Church, Sutton Road, Watford, Sunday, January 27, 4pm. Details: saintjohnswatford.churchsuite.co.uk
The Ultimate Genesis
Under a sweeping and dramatic light show reminiscent of the era, the intricate and powerful music of Genesis is recreated with amazing accuracy. Los Endos - Ultimate Genesis are proud to play for the first time at Watersmeet and are bringing along an awesome set of the very best songs from Genesis’ 70s repertoire.
Watersmeet Theatre, High Street, Rickmansworth, Saturday, January 26, 7.30pm. Details: 01923 711063 watersmeet.co.uk
Icons: Celebrating the Legendary Divas
Icons celebrates the powerhouse vocals and iconic songs of women in music through the years, performed by an incredible cast of strong female voices. Featuring legends such as Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Tina Turner, Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Carole King and many more. With incredible choreography, stunning vocal arrangements and dazzling costumes, this is the perfect show to let your hair down and release your inner diva.
The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Saturday, January 26, 7.30pm. Details: 01923859291 radlettcentre.co.uk
A Luther Vandross Celebration
The world’s premier show in celebration of ‘the Velvet Voice’ showcases all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10 piece band
The Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Saturday, January 26, 7.30pm. Details: 01727 844488 alban-arena.co.uk
Elmer the Patchwork Elephant
Based on the classic children’s book series by David McKee, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter. Elephants, as everyone knows, are big, have trunks, and are grey. But Elmer is a patchwork of brilliant colours! His fun-loving and cheerful personality keeps everyone in a playful mood, until the day he gets tired of being different and tries to blend in with the herd. A favourite of young people since the book was first published in 1989, this classic tale has been adapted for the stage by Suzanne Maynard Miller, with songs by Allison Leyton-Brown. The show’s message that it is always best to be yourself, combined with the vibrant colour and cheeky humour of the main character, makes Elmer a great show for children of all ages.
The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Friday, January 25, and Saturday, January 26, various times. Details: 01923859291 radlettcentre.co.uk
Why You Get Falling in Love Wrong
Do we have the wrong view of what love is? Should we follow our heart or head? A collection of artists explore these questions of life and love in a new art exhibition.
Watford Museum, 194 High Street, Watford, until Saturday, March 2. Details: 01923 232297 watfordmuseum.org.uk
A Quiet Revolution: Bushey Woman Artists
The Herkomer School of Art in Bushey was innovative in a number of ways but particularly in its acceptance of women students working alongside their fellow male students. This at a time when the domestic sphere was considered to be the cultural expression of the female world.
Bushey Museum, Rudolph Road, Bushey, from Saturday, January 26. Details: 02084 204057 busmt@busheymuseum.org
The Canal Came
A talk by Fabian Hiscock revealing the impact of the canal on the region.
Watford Museum, 194 Lower High Street, Watford, Saturday, January 26, 2pm. Details: 01923 232297 info@watfordmuseum.org.uk
Today’s Flowers
Make a flower picture with artist Jane Glynn. Inspired by the artist's paintings in the West Keeper’s Gallery, use natural materials, collage and paint to create your own flower picture to take home.
St Albans Museum, St Peter’s Street, St Albans, Sunday, January 27, 2pm. Details: 01727 864 511 stalbansmuseums.org.uk
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