5 things to do in Cheshire this week 3rd - 10th March

As we say goodbye to February and hello to March, we’ve put together a list of our top things to see and do across the county this week.

1) Edo's Floating World Exhibition at Warrington Museum & Gallery
 

This week and until 16th March you can catch this evocative new exhibition at Warrington Museum as it turns back the clock and spirits you away to Japan’s ‘floating world’.

This exhibition will take visitors to the other side of the world and back in time to the bustling entertainment district of Edo, Japan with the Museum’s collection of Japanese woodblock theatre prints on display, which have not been in public view since 2012.

Ukiyo-e, or ‘pictures of the floating world’, is a Japanese art form that flourished during the Tokugawa period (1603-1868). Kabuki theatre, with its mesmerizing blend of dance, music and drama, thrived during this era and was a particularly popular form of entertainment in Edo (now Tokyo) and other major cities. Find out more ->

2) Illuminated: Trena Cox Exhibition at Grosvenor Museum
 

Trena Cox’s artwork adorns churches across Chester, the northwest, north Wales and beyond, and despite being well-known in stained glass and decorative art circles, the legacy of this important artist has been all but forgotten in the public realm. 

This exhibition at Grosvenor Museum has been curated by Aleta Doran and will share the newly-researched story of Trena’s impressive career in an accessible and engaging way, with commissioned art from local women artists and community groups responding to her glass in a variety of mediums. Find out more ->

This Thursday there will also be a guided walk, starting from Chester Cathedral, where you will get the chance to get out onto the streets of the city where Trena lived and worked from 1924 until her death in 1980. You will be able to take a look at some of the buildings where her distinctive work can be seen today and learn more of their history. Book here ->

3) West End Musicals by Candlelight at Chester Cathedral

This Friday, get ready to experience an unforgettable night of musical theatre at Chester Cathedral. Live orchestra London Concertante will be joined by some of West End's greatest singers for a show-stopping musical concert as part of their sell-out series Candlelight Concerts.

Transport yourself to the sounds of the West End stage with soul-stirring melodies, upbeat rhythms, and drama and romance from hits such as 'Satisfied', 'A Whole New World', 'Don't Rain On My Parade', and many more! Plus hits from musicals such as 'Sweeney Todd', 'Dear Evan Hansen', 'Hamilton', 'Guys and Dolls', 'South Pacific' and 'Porgy and Bess', this is a must-see night of fun and glamour for any musicals lover. Find out more and book ->

4) Macclesfield Comedy Club @ Cinemacc
 

This Friday head to Macclesfield for an amazing night of the very best in UK comedy performing live at Cinemac. Host with the most Jonathan Mayor will present headliner Marcel Lucont who is without question the greatest UK-based French comedian around.

This multi-award-deserving flâneur, raconteur and bon-viveur is currently touring the world, charming women and insulting the stupid. His deadpan stand-up, world-class sex poetry and bawdy chansons have been a huge hit all over Europe, Australasia and America and he has improved many a TV show along the way, including Set List (Sky Atlantic), Comedy Central At The Comedy Store, The John Bishop Show (BBC1), Russell Howard's Good News (BBC3). Find out more and book ->

5) Chester Food and Craft Festival
 

This Saturday the Trader Markets will return to Carriage Shed in Chester for their Food & Craft Festival. Enjoy a free, family-friendly day of artisan shopping, delicious food, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Featuring some of the North West's finest makers, offering handmade goods, unique crafts, and one-of-a-kind pieces. Food lovers will also be treated to tasty street food, with a variety of vendors to choose from. Plus, the venue is dog-friendly!

If you miss this one, don't worry it's on the first Saturday of every month! Find out more ->