South Craven man Keith Shaw leads several local artists exhibiting more than 100 pictures this weekend at Carleton Social Club near Skipton.

Keith, who has long been involved in theatrical events at Glusburn Institute, is a self-taught painter of watercolours and acrylics.

He grew up in Carleton and for many years designed posters for village functions, or to raise funds for the war effort.

He has also painted views of the village for many years -- often from the St Mary's Church tower -- and is still inspired by landscape.

The exhibition runs tonight (7-10pm), tomorrow (noon-4pm) and Sunday (noon-4pm). Admission £1, children free. Phone 01756 793810.

n The sun's out, the surf's up and the beach is the place to be as H Club bring the seaside to Oakworth next Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The junior section of Keighley youth theatre HYT presents At the Water's Edge in the former Bronte Middle School on Oakworth Road.

The show, subtitled "a tale of ice cream and intrigue" has been written and directed by group leaders Charlotte Crossley and Sarah Scott based on ideas from the young cast.

Charlotte says: "This production takes a look at what and who can be found on the beach. It's got humour but also sadness, which is where the intrigue comes in.

"We meet a modelling shoot, refreshment caravan, a lifeguard and his assistant, and a group of friends running away from one of their wedding days after jilting her fiance at the altar."

The hour-long show begins at 7.30pm, with refreshments served afterwards. Tickets cost £3 from Sarah by phoning 01535 646408.

n An adaptation of Shakespeare's magical play A Midsummer Night's Dream is being presented on Sunday by Keighley drama group Inner Space.

The actors, who all have learning disabilities, will be performing their highly visual 50-minute show outdoors at East Riddlesden Hall from 2pm.

Inner Space have received acclaim for previous productions such as Minotaur and The Ghosts, which were also prepared with professional director Anthony Homyer.

Members take on the roles of the "Mechanicals", Shakespeare's group of working men who decide to put on a play.

Their deadly serious attempt at "high culture" ends up being amusing, but their determination is also courageous and moving.

Anthony says: "A great play has memorable characters and a good story, but can be communicated in many different ways. There are marvellous discoveries to be made and surprises in store."

Admission to the play is included in the admission price to East Riddlesden Hall.

n British and Irish champion Robert Thorn will be among local accordion players performing in the King's Arms, Sutton, on June 29.

The informal concert by students of Cross Hills music teacher Harry Hinchcliffe begins at 7.30pm and features solos, duets and group pieces.

The performers -- including Harry's intermediate and preparatory groups, who were runners-up in the British championships -- are raising money for their trip to the Irish championships next January.

Admission by donation.

n The songs of Paul McCartney play a major part in the latest show from the main HYT group.

London Town will be performed at Victoria Hall, Keighley, on July 7-10 and follows the adventures of a group of local youngsters in the capital.

Tickets cost £4.50 adults, £3.50 concessions, from Willis Walker Intersport, Cavendish Street, or by phoning 01274 832438.

n Tonight and tomorrow sees Haworth West Lane Baptists Amateurs performing mini-operetta Cox and Box and excerpts from Pirates of Penzance. Book at Keighley Information Centre or Haworth Tourist Information Centre.

n Omid Djalili's June 20 performance is now at the Alhambra Studio, Bradford, instead of St George's Hall. Book at Keighley Information Centre or phone 01274 432000.

n Tenorissimo performs at King's Hall, Ilkley, on Wednesday (7.30pm) following a successful appearance aboard an Australian cruise liner.

The trio of male singers present at light-hearted concert with favourites from opera and musicals including Drinking Song, Pearl Fishers Dduet, Music of the Night, O Sole Mio and Nessun Dorma.

James Fitzgerald, Geoffrey Coles and Morgan Lee James aim to delight their audience with infectious warmth, humour and charm.

They have been together since 1998 and perform regularly across the UK.

Book £12 and £10 tickets by phoning 01535 656015 (evenings) or 01943 602319.

n Rothwell Brass Band performs at Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on June 27 at 3.30pm. Buy tickets by phoning 01535 656015 (evenings) on 01274 327305.

n Mind The Gap, the award-winning Bradford theatre company made up of people with learning disabilities, performs Icarus as part of Bradford Festival.

The ancient Greek story is retold by a gang of Sun-reading street cleaners, a flock of pigeons and 12 galvanised dustbins.

The open-air performances are in Bradford's Centenary Square, tomorrow at 1pm and Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Peel Park on June 26 at 1pm.

Bradford Festival runs until June 29.