A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside.

The Chicago Music Explosion, The Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley, 8pm.

Mandolin Classes, Livesey Community Base, 132 Brookway, Blackburn, 1.30pm-4.30pm.

DJ Semple, The Work's, Burnley.

Sudell Archers, Sudellside Community Centre, Darwen, 6pm-8pm.

Sequence Dancing, Poplar Social Club, Wellington Street, Accrington, 8pm-11pm.

Boys and Girls Football, Community Shop, 93 Brunshaw Road, Burnley, 7pm-9pm.

Christian Charity Shop, 27 Mincing Lane, Blackburn, 10am-3pm.

Woodwork/Carpentry, Accrington Road Community Centre, Blackburn, 9.30am-noon.

Museum, Gift Shop, Tea Room and Art Gallery, Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill, Barrowford, Nelson.

Cream of Commercial and Classic Dance Anthems, Privilege nightclub, Darwen, 9.30pm.

Fun Night, Belmont Community Centre, Burnley, 7pm-9pm.

Bank Top Commnunity Centre, Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn: Baby Nosh (health visitors) 10-11.30am.

DJ Phat Phil, Chicago Rock Cafe, Burnley, 9pm.

Carers Voice -- information service for carers, St John's Centre, Victoria Street, Blackburn, 10am-1pm.

Darwen Gymnastics Club for Beginners, Harrisons Gymnasium, Hollin Street, Blackburn, 6pm-7.30pm.

Heritage Open Day, St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Yorkshire Street, Burnley, 10am-5pm.

Jacobean Manor House, Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham.

Therapeutic Swimming (small pool), Darwen Leisure Centre, 11.30am-12.30pm.

Up-to-date Sequence Dance, St Paul's Church, Higher Audley Street, Blackburn, 7.30pm-10.30pm.

Snorkelling Club, Bank Hey Centre, Heys Lane, Blackburn, 6.30pm-7.30pm.

Young people's confidential service, Brook Advisory Centre, 64 Bank Parade, Burnley, 6.30pm-9pm.

Free Computer Training, Daisyfield Centre, Blackburn.

Rockwater Bird Conservation Centre, Foxtones Lane, Mereclough, Cliviger, Burnley.

Blackburn and District Association of Mental Health, Mind Centre, Regent Street, 9.30am-5pm.

Public access IT, Earcroft Community Base, Hawkshaw Avenue, Darwen, 9am-noon.

Women's Centre offers health information, library, drop-in, listening/counselling and personal development courses, 25 Wellington Street St John's, Blackburn, 10am-3pm.

Up-to-date Sequence Dancing, Blackrod Community Centre, Blackrod, 7.30pm-10.15pm.

CRUSE Care and Bereavement Drop-In Centre, Community Health Council Offices, Richmond Terrace, Blackburn, 1pm-3pm.

Tae-Bo exercise class, Vincent Farrell Centre, Temple Street, Burnley, 6pm-7pm.

Advice and Information Service. Low cost insurance services for the over 55's, Age Concern, 11 Union Street, Darwen, 9.30am-3pm.

Aromatherapy, reflexology, facials and beauty treatments, Ageing Well Centre, 4 King Street, Blackburn, 10am-3pm.

Colne Camera Club meet at the Peter Birtwistle Community Centre, Keighley Road, Colne, 7.30pm.

National Heritage Open Day, Hlemshore Textile Museums, Holcombe Road, Helmshore.

Heritage Open Event, Thompson Centre, Red Lion Street, Burnley, 1.15pm.

Betty Treacle -- The Homecoming Exhibition, Rossendale Museum, Whitaker Park, Rawtenstall. Until October 5.

Contemporary Street Art, Ministry of Ale, Burnley. Until October.

Queen Street Textile Museum, Harle Syke, Burnley. Open until October 28.

Over-50s Fellowship, Elim Church, Park Road, Blackburn, 11am. Free buffet lunch. First Friday of each month.

Childminder's Group, 9am-3pm; Tea Time Club (ages five to eight years) , 4.30pm to 6.30pm, Darwen Community Centre.

Junior Netball Coaching, Longridge Sports Centre.

Accrington Camera Club, Primetime Centre, Stourton Street, Rishton, 7.45pm.

Tae Kwon Do, Padiham Leisure Centre, 5.30pm-7pm.

60s Music, Churchills, Bank Parade, Burnley.

Jump. UK Trampoline Centre, St Peter Street, Blackburn, 6pm-8pm.

After School Club (ages four-11 years), Burnley Boys's Club, 3pm-6pm.

Adult Swimming Lessons, Daisyfield Pools, Blackburn, noon-12.30pm and 12.30pm-1pm.

Victorian Industrial Landscape, The Weavers Triangle, Burnley.

Ju Jitsu Self Defence, Primetime Centre, Stourton Street, Rishton. Juniors 6.30pm, seniors 8.30pm.

Appointments, Women's Information and Self Help Centre, 25 Cardwell Place, Blackburn, 10am-3pm.

Luncheon Club, 12 noon: Pop-In Centre, 10am-2pm; and Bingo session, 1.30pm-3.15pm, Derwent Hall, George Street, Darwen.

Sequence Dancing, Mill Hill Community Centre, New Chapel Street, Blackburn, 1.45pm-3.45pm.

Childminders Group, 9am-3pm; Tea Time Club (age five-eight years), 4.30pm-6.30pm, Darwen Community Centre, Knott Street.

Line Dance Social, St Edward's Church Hall, Darwen, 7.30pm. Bring your own drinks.

Big Belly Comedy Club, Thwaites Empire Theatre, Bolton Road, Ewood, Blackburn, 7pm.

Lancashire's Pearly King and Queen Evening, Cambridge Street Methodist Church, off Burnley Road, Accrington, 7.15pm.

Crystals, Meditation and Relaxation -- free course for women, Albion Street Nursery, Ewood, Blackburn, 1pm-3pm. Until December 12.

Jack Straw MP Advice Surgeries, Mill Hill Community Centre, 3.30pm-4.30pm and Little harwood Community Centre, 5pm-6pm, Blackburn.

Eclipse, The Globe Theatre, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Until November 2.

Mystique, Horseshoe Theatre, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Until November 2.

George Michael Tribute, Stags Head, Goosnargh.

Heritage Open Event, St Peter's Church and Heritage Centre, Church Street, Burnley, 10.30am-3.30pm.

Double One Act Plays, Parochial Hall, Ribchester, 7.45pm.

Guided Walk meet bottom of Cemetery Lane, off Rossendale Road, Burnley, 2.30pm.

Carmen, Octagon Theatre, Bolton. Until September 20.

Billy Pearce Laughter Show with The Grumbleweeds, Grand Theatre, Blackpool. Until November 1.

Hot Ice Show, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Until November 2.

CINEMA

APOLLO, Blackburn: The Lizzie McGuire Movie (U), Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life (12A), American Pie: The Wedding (15), Pirates of the Caribbean (12A), Jeepers Creepers 2 (15), Spy Kids 3D (PG), Hollywood Homicide (12A),, Sat morning Ice Age (U), Thurs preview Blackball (15).

APOLLO, Burnley: Freddy vs Jason (18), Pirates of the Caribbean (12A), Rugrats Go Wild (U), Jeepers Creepers 2 (15), American Pie: The Wedding (15), Hollywood Homicide (12A), Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life (12A), The Lizzie McGuire Movie (U), Terminator 3 (12A), Spy Kids 3D (U), Confidence (15), Sat morning Monsters Inc (U), Thrs preview Blackball (15). Tel: 01282 456333.

PREMIERE, Accrington: The Lizzie McGuire Movie (U), Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life (12A), American Pie: The Wedding (15), Pirates of the Caribbean (12A), Rugrats Go Wild (U), Spy Kids 3D (PG), Sat and Sun Piglet's Big Movie (U): 01254 306660.

WARNER, Walton-le-Dale: Hollywood Homicide (12A), The Lizzie McGuire Movie (U), Jeepers Creepers II (15), Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life (12A), American Pie: The Wedding 15), Freddy vs Jason (18), Pirates of the Caribbean (12A), Terminator 3 (12A), Rugrats Go Wild (U), Legally Blonde 2 (PG), Spy Kids 3D (PG), Piglet's Big Movie (U), Fir and Sat late Confidence (15). Tel: 01254 695979. Tel: 01772 882525.

GRAND, Clitheroe: Tel: 01200 423278.