The What, Where, When: 28 February

The Lady pick of the best events over the coming days
WHAT: Miranda Hart at the Bournemouth International Centre The comedian's first ever stand-up tour.
WHERE: Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH www.bic.co.uk
WHEN: 28 February


WHAT: BBC Radio 6 Music Festival First event of this kind for the radio station, with performances from Jake Bugg, James Blake and Bombay Bicycle Club.
WHERE: Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Park Road, Manchester, M17 1AB www.bbc.co.uk
WHEN: 28 February – 1 March


WHAT: Keywords: Art, Culture and Society in 1980s Britain Art exhibition exploring how changes in the meanings of words reflect cultural shifts in society.
WHERE: Tate Liverpool, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4BB www.tate.org.uk
WHEN: 28 February – 11 May


WHAT: Tessa Pearson: New Work Last chance to see prints by the Surrey Artist of the Year 2012
WHERE: The New Ashgate Gallery, Waggon Yard, Farnham GU9 7PS www.newashgate.org.uk
WHEN: Until 1 March

www-pastyWorld Cornish Pasty Championships

WHAT: World Cornish Pasty Championships
Competition celebrating the traditional Cornish pasty recipe, with entries invited from professionals, amateurs and juniors, in addition to workshops and live music.
WHERE: Eden Project, Bodelva, St Austell, Cornwall, PL24 www.edenproject.com
WHEN: 1 March


WHAT: A Girl's Guide to Rugby Enjoy drinks, canapés and an evening of insights into the game from former England international rugby player John Lewis Moody.
WHERE: The Rib Room, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Cadogan Pl, London SW1X 9PY www.theribroom.co.uk
WHEN: 3 March


WHAT: Wales Comes to London St David's Day Activities Opportunity to sample award-winning food and drink in celebration of the patron saint of Wales.
WHERE: various venues across London www.visitwales.com
WHEN: 28 February – 1 March

www-MECHANICALSA Midsummer Night's Dream

WHAT: Manchester Antique Textile Fair
Textiles and Costumes from the 17th century to the 1970s.
WHERE: The Armitage Centre, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 6HE www.textilesociety.org.uk
WHEN: 2 March


WHAT: Oz Clarke Wine Tasting Masterclass Wine lover and expert Oz will be sharing his top 5 wines for 2014 and providing tasting notes.
WHERE: Vinopolis, No.1 Bank End, London, SE1 9BU www.vinopolis.co.uk
WHEN: 1 March


WHAT: The Independent Bath Literature Festival Author readings, talks and workshops make up one of the UK's biggest literary events. This year's theme is "bliss", as the festival celebrates the joy of losing yourself in a book.
WHERE: Various venues, Bath, Somerset www.bathfestivals.org.uk
WHEN: 28 February – 9 March

www-borderlinesBorderlines Film Festival

WHAT: Borderlines Film Festival The UK's largest rural film festival, featuring 90 films and events with 200 screenings.
WHERE: various venues across Herefordshire, Shropshire and the Marches www.borderlinesfilmfestival.co.uk
WHEN: 28 February – 16 March


WHAT: The National Wedding Show Wedding dresses, catwalk shows, expert advice and bridal beauty.
WHERE: The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, West Midlands www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk
WHEN: 28 February – 2 March

www-weddingThe National Wedding Show

WHAT: Art14 Global contemporary art fair with lectures, debates and educational events.
WHERE: Grand Hall, Olympia, Olympia Way, London, W14 8UX www.artfairslondon.com
WHEN: 28 February – 2 March


WHAT: Thoresby Park Country Fair Acrobatics, jousting and ferret races across three arenas, as well as fishing and shooting demonstrations, crafts and falconry.
WHERE: Thoresby Park, Newark, NG22 9EP, Nottinghamshire www.livingheritagecountryshows.co.uk
WHEN:1 -2 March

Looking Ahead


WHAT: A Midsummer Night's Dream Two interpretations of Shakespeare's classic play, one charming and humorous, the other dark and nightmarish, staring Kristy Bruce as Hermia.
WHERE: Camberley Theatre, Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey GU15 3SY www.camberleytheatre.biz
WHEN: 5 - 6 March


WHAT: The Swing Revival Club Featuring the best swing & gypsy jazz bands in a cabaret theatre setting
WHERE: Hippodrome, Cranbourn St, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7JH www.hippodromespeakeasy.com
WHEN: 4 March