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What’s on in Harrogate this week?

• Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (PG) at Harrogate Odeon - 7.30pm - Bhutan’s first ever Oscar nominated film focuses on a young trainee teacher, Ugyen, who aspires to move to Australia but ends up being posted to the remotest school in the world. So begins this charming, gentle culture-clash film which muses on happiness and community values. Presented by Harrogate Film Society.

• Christmas Cheese Party at Cold Bath Clubhouse - 7pm. The eight amazing Christmas cheeses you would wish for on the ultimate festive cheeseboard! Get tickets here.

• Music Quiz at AAA, Cold Bath Road - 7pm (7:30 start) Runs every Monday.

• Qigong Classes at St George’s Dance Club, Harrogate - 11am every Monday.

• Chess Club at St Robert’s Club, Harrogate - 7:30pm every Monday. Learn more here.

• Bingo at The Harrogate Trades Hall - Every Monday at 7pm. £20 for the evening which includes all 10 games of bingo, £1 into the 'Jackpot Accumulator' and a £1 participation fee. More info here.

• Charity Quiz Night at The Stone Beck Pub, Jennyfield - 7pm. See if you can win the £30.00 bar tab for you and your friends. £1 entry which goes in the charity box for Saint Michael’s Hospice.

• Quiz Night at The Coach and Horses, Harrogate - 8pm. The entry fee is just £5 per team, and all proceeds will benefit our chosen charity of the year, Martin House Children’s Hospice.

• Quiz Night at The Four Leaf, Harrogate - Join the Monday pub quiz at the Four Leaf in Harrogate to win prizes, hear live music, and enjoy special drinks offers. Free entry. Book a table here. 

• Andy’s Man Club at Harrogate College - A judgement-free, confidential space where men can be open about the storms in their lives. Every Monday at 7pm.

• Pizza & Pint Night at The Empress, Harrogate - Every Monday 5pm-9pm. Pizza and a pint for £12.

• Jam Night at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm-11:30pm. Live music.

• Harrogate's Philosophy Cafe - What is the meaning of Christmas? at St Robert’s Club - 6:45pm. There is lots to discuss - come along and meet new people and get into the Christmas spirit.

• Acoustic Sessions at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm-11:30pm. Live music.

• Pub Quiz at Rooster’s Brewing Company, Hornbeam Park - every Tuesday at 7:30pm.

• Quiz Night at The Knox, Bilton - every Tuesday at 8pm.

• Mince Pies & Memories for Dementia Forward at 16 High Street, Starbeck - 10am - 12pm and again from 2pm - 4 pm. Visitors are invited to enjoy mince pies while sharing cherished memories of Christmases past. There will also be a tombola, with all proceeds going directly to Dementia Forward.

• Family Christmas Concert at Mercer Art Gallery - 4pm. Join us with Beati from the Harrogate Choral Society for an hour of Christmas Carolling and participate in a singalong too! This is a free, drop-in event with no booking required.

• Santa at The Saints Coffee Harrogate - Get ready for some festive fun as Santa makes a special stop at The Saints! He’ll be here to spread Christmas cheer on:

  Wednesday 18th December 10am-12pm

  Friday 20th December 2pm-4pm

• Maurice Grumbleweed Sings the Blues at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm-11:30pm. Live music.

• Steak Night at The Knox, Bilton - 2 sirloin steaks and a bottle of wine for £45. Every Wednesday 5pm-9pm.

• Pieman’s Pub Quiz at The Foundry Project, Harrogate - Weekly quiz with Dj Mark Pieman. £3.00 entry. Great prizes and the entry fee gives you a shot at the Money Shot Jackpot, this changes every week. Book a table here.

• Real Yorkshire Markets at Harrogate Town Centre - Harrogate Farmers’ Market is the longest running monthly market in Harrogate. Situated at the heart of the town it features local fresh produce such as fruit, veg, bread, meat, eggs, biscuits and cakes, as well as local makers’ goods from art, jewellery, gifts and blankets.

• The Harrogate Band & Love Pop Choir Christmas Concert at St Aiden’s School - 7:30pm. Expect Christmas favourites and sing-along pop hits from Love Pop Choir, mixed with the classic sounds of Christmas brass from The Harrogate Band. Get tickets here.

• Christmas Qui at Christie’s Bar - 7:30pm. Come and join us for our big Christmas Quiz - if you attended last year’s Christmas Quiz you’ll know it was a hooot! All things Christmas - loads of fun and great atmosphere.

• Amber's Thursday Club, Amber’s Restaurant at Cedar Court Hotel - Sample delicious food and perfectly paired beer to a backdrop of live acoustic music. Book a table here.

• Bingo at The Stone Beck Pub, Jennyfield - 7pm every Thursday. Join our Bonney bingo caller Rosey for five games of bingo, £5 entry for 5 games, 2 Lines wins you a main dish of your choosing, Full House wins £10 cash and Jackpot Final Full House Prize.

• Acoustic Night at St Robert’s Club, Harrogate - 7:30pm. Learn more here.

• Balance Women’s Circle Connect & Create at Hampsthwaite Village Rooms - 7pm Every Thursday. A nurturing space filled with joy, laughter, and connection, where creativity thrives. £5 per person.

• Quiz Night at The Empress, Harrogate - 8pm every Thursday.

• Happy Hour at Bacchus, Harrogate - from 4pm-7pm.

• Pie Night at The Knox, Bilton - a homemade pie and a drink for £16. Every Thursday from 5pm.

• Karaoke Night at Hales Bar, Harrogate - Every Thursday from 9pm with resident DJ Dave.

• Bang Bang Bang at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm. Live music.

• Christmas Special FML at Ivory - 8pm. Release Your Inner Funk and come dance with us.

• Christmas End of Term Sing-a-Long Afternoon Tea at Mama Doreen’s - 5:30pm. Enjoy our delicious Mama Doreen's Afternoon Tea all while being serenaded by the talented Singtasia. Expect music from family favourite films and Disney inspired guest appearances. Get tickets here.

• Black Tie Ball at Rudding Park - 7pm. Experience a formal three course dinner and dancing to Marc & Abi band at Rudding House. More info and tickets here.

• Sondiko Flares Cover Band at The Curious Cow - 7pm. They are a young cover based Band from Harrogate & Leeds and the first band playing at The Curious Cow.

• Christmas Jumper Disco at The Curious Cow - 9pm. Come rocking your best or worst Christmas jumper or attire & enjoy a disco before Christmas.

• Handel's Messiah at St. Peter's Church - 7:15pm. Get tickets here.

• Crochet Christmas Party at Yarn etc. - 10am. Come join us and take a break from that Christmas prep. There will be a mini Christmas crochet decoration to make, treats and snacks. Book here.

• Yoga & Sound Bath at Harrogate Pilates Studio - 6:30pm. Join Sarah for a relaxing session of yoga followed by a soothing sound bath to unwind and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. Get tickets here.

• Live Music Fridays at Coach & Horses, Harrogate - 8pm. Welcoming talented local musicians to serenade you and kick off your weekend in style.

• Poker Night at The Harrogate Trades Hall - Every Friday at 7pm.

• Life Drawing at The Empress, Harrogate - 6:30pm-9:30pm every Friday.

• Wadcutter at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm-11:30pm. Live music.

• The Wranglers at The Den, Harrogate - 10pm. Live music.

• Harrogate Town AFC vs Walsall - 3pm Kick off. Get tickets here.

• Fanfare for Christmas 2024 – Brighouse and Rastrick Band with Harrogate G&S - 6pm. Book tickets here.

• The Legends Return at Bilton Club - 7:30pm. features Lee Newsome as "Elvis". Kelly Marie as Cher and Andy John as "Freddie Mercury". If that wasn't enough, between sets we have Craig Williams from the hit TV show Benidorm! Get tickets here.

• Harrogate Repair Cafe at Quaker Friends Meeting House - 12pm. A monthly event where you can bring household items to be fixed. More info here.

• Brandon Symonds at The Den, Harrogate - 3pm. Live music.

• Saturday Shakedown at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 3pm. Live music.

• Jed Thomas at Blues Bar, Harrogate - 9pm-11:30pm. Live music.

• Christmas Social Ride to Ripley - 10:15am. Gentle, family friendly. Suitable for any off road bike. We're meeting at the small car park where Bilton Lane crosses the Nidderdale Greenway, postcode HG1 3JU. There will be a small amount of road riding, so lights and visible clothing are recommended.

• Happy Horror-Days - Festive Horror Popup Cinema at Starling - 6:15pm. What better way to get into the festive spirit than an evening of cult horror classics! Come join us for some tasty beverages and food courtesy of the brilliant Starling team along side a festive double feature of seventies horror. More info here.

• Sunday Gas-lit Acoustic Afternoon at Hales Bar, Harrogate - From 4pm, hosted by the talented Ade Payne, a chilled out afternoon of acoustic music, with special weekly guests & open mic slots.

• Open Mic Sunday Sessions at The Foundry Project, Harrogate - Every Sunday 2-4pm. Live music.

• Bellatones, Shambles, and Lima Sierra at Blues Bar, Harrogate - Live music throughout the afternoon and evening.

• Jonny Skinner at The Den, Harrogate - 7pm. Live music.

That’s all for this week. Please share and forward to your friends and family.

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