After spending the past five days looking forward to the weekend, do you find yourself wondering what there is to do? 

To take the guessing work out of what’s happening near Bolton, we’ve put together a list of some of the best events and activities to keep you occupied.

You can also check out The Bolton News Local Events listings to make sure you're never at a loose end again.

Friday, March 25

Stiff Little Fingers

When: 7pm

Where: Manchester Academy, Oxford Road, Manchester

Stiff Little Fingers were formed in 1977 in Belfast, Northern Ireland and were at the forefront of the punk movement. 

Ticket prices start at £24.75. 

Saturday, March 26

Dracula - One Man in Search of the Truth

When: 7.30pm

Where: Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU

From strange encounters in the Count’s castle in Transylvania, to his ghostly arrival on a ship of death off the coast of Whitby, James Gaddas brings the original version of Dracula to life – before sharing his discovery in this electrifying stage show.

Glenn Tilbrook

When: 7pm

Where: The Met, The Met Arts Centre, Bury

Glenn Tilbrook is the lead singer and guitarist of the English 70s group Squeeze.

See him perform famous hits such as 'Tempted' and 'Up The Junction', plus music from his two solo albums The Incomplete Glenn Tilbrook and Transatlantic Ping-Pong. 

Sunday, March 27

Danny King

When: 8pm

Where: Victory Reform Club, 25 Victory Street, Bolton

Whether you're into Elvis, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly or the latest chart hits and crowd-pleasing classics from across the decades then Dan's the man!

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