JAPAN 2001 FESTIVAL NORTH WEST. Turnpike Gallery, Civic Square, Leigh. Events include Tokyo Life at Selfridges in the Trafford Centre throughout May, the opening of the Japanese Garden at Tatton Park. Saturday May 23. Also, Masakatsu Kondo Landscape Paintings 1997-2001. Turnpike Gallery, Leigh. Runs until June 30. Also, Art of Kabuki: Prints by Paul Binnie. The Deck, The Lowry, Salford. Runs from Sunday May 12 to June 17. Also, Tozai Fusion Ensemble, a musical performance blending Japanese and British classical music. Peel Hall, Salford University. Sunday May 28.

BOWERBY BRIDGE TOWN AND WATERWAYS FESTIVAL, The Wharf, Sowerby Bridge, off A58 main road. Two days of attractions and family entertainment set against the backdrop of moorland hills. Workshops include creative dance, roses and castles paintings and musical instrument. Other facilities include craft and charity stalls, boat trips, children's entertainment and a local history trail. Saturday May 12 and Sunday May 13. Ring 01422 831627. CLOG AND FOLK FESTIVAL, Accrington Town Hall and Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre. Friday May 18 to Sunday May 20. Ring 01254 380293.

DISABLED PERSONS SEA ANGLING FESTIVAL. Otterspool Promenade, Liverpool. Sunday May 13. Ring 01772 700349.

FESTIVAL ARTS PROJECT - BEANFEAST. Orford Park Ranger Cabin, Warrington. Sunday May 13. Ring 01925 444400.