What's on in and around Exeter this weekend - Oct 26-28

Stuck for ideas of what to do this weekend? Need inspiration? Find out what’s on in Exeter, Mid Devon and the surrounding area this weekend…

FRIDAY OCTOBER 26th

Guildhall Shopping Centre, Market Square: Exeter Innovations Market - Traders will be open from 9am - 5pm (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri and Saturdays) 10am - 4pm Sundays. You will find a great choice of products tempting all ages and tastes from silver jewellery incorporating semi precious stones to hand made pizzas using local ingredients and cooked in a mobile wood oven.

Crealy Great Adventure Park, Sidmouth Road, Exeter: Halloweek - Spooky fun with a free pumpkin for every child, exciting games, thrilling rides, fancy dress competitions and visits to the Crealy Witch in her spooky cavern.

Exeter Northcott, Stocker Road: English Touring Opera - Autumn Season. The Emperor of Atlantis by Viktor Ullmann - 7.30pm *. The Emperor of Atlantis (Der Kaiser von Atlantis) was written when Viktor Ullmann (composer) and Peter Kien (writer) were prisoners at the Terezin concentration camp during World War II, and has since been acclaimed as an extraordinary testament of wit and humanity in the face of barbarity. James Conway's new production will be accompanied by a staging of J.S. Bach's sublime cantata, Christ lag in Todes Banden. Sung in English translation. * The Emperor of Atlantis / Christ lag in Todes Banden will start at 8.15pm. The performance will be preceded at 7.30pm by Towards an Unknown Port, a 10-minute cycle of songs written by Helen Chadwick in response to the opera and performed by a local amateur choir. This will be followed by a pre-show talk to give further background and context to the issues raised in the opera. Your ticket also entitles you to attend these extra events. Pre Show Talks: 6.30pm Fri 26 Oct (in the theatre). £31 per ticket.

Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street: Live Wire AC/DC & The ZZ Tops - Livewire are the AC/DC show with a big difference! The band bring the full size 'DC show to the fans - complete with the cannons, the walkways, the backdrops, the drapes and a rock hard rhythm section, it's easy to see why Livewire are considered to be the ultimate tribute to AC/DC. All the classics are there from Whole Lotta Rosie and Highway To Hell, to Thunderstruck and Back In Black. Plus, The ZZ Tops. This unique tribute to Texas' best known boogie band will be giving their fans of all ages the opportunity to experience the band's entertaining and authentic show; featuring the Eliminator favourites Sharp Dressed Man, Legs, Gimmee All Your Lovin and of course the classic, Tush. 8-10.30pm. £20/£17.50 per ticket.

Ottery St Mary Carnival Events: There will be lot of fun and games at this year's Carnival in Ottery St March, which will open up with the popular Carnival Procession through the town on Friday 26th October. Over the next few days there will be plenty of events and entertainment to enjoy including: Saturday 27th October - Thick as Thieves - at the Insitute, Sunday 28th October - Treasure Hunt - come and follow the clues around town! Wednesday 31st October - Kid's, Halloween Disco - at Ottery Football Club, Friday 2nd November - Quiz Night, Saturday 3rd November - 'Ottery's Got Talent' at the King's School. For more information about all the above events call the Tourist Information Centre on 01404 813964.

Exeter Barnfield Theatre, Barnfield Road: Simon Evans - Fearsome iconoclast Simon Evans is back with a brand new show, and nothing and no-one is safe from the critical glint of his tiny, tiny eyes. Join him as he dismantles the lies - from Fairy Tales to post-match analysis - that confound us all. 8-10pm. £12 per ticket.

Cygnet New Theatre, Friars Gate, Exeter: Changing Times - The Salem Players present 'Changing Times'. Salem players is a group of writer performers who have met regularly for the last two years in the Salem Chapel schoolroom at East Budleigh. They have given regular performances, bringing together the Players with the singing group Nota Rioty. With humour, drama and rhyme through poetry, song and story they explore changes in our environment, relationships and in our society. 7.30-9.30pm. £6 per ticket.

2nd Tiverton Scouts meet 7.30pm-9pm, ages 10-and-a-half to 14, please contact 07736 362044.

Tiverton Pannier market, general market 8.30am-4pm.

Tiverton Amateur Operatic Society rehearsals, War Memorial Hall, 7.30pm, 01884 253672 for info.

BNI morning meeting, Tiverton Hotel, 7am, 08700 550798.

Crediton Photography Club, 7.30pm, Masonic Hall, Union Road.

Calverleigh Village Hall, Exe Valley, Churches Fish Club for 5-11 year- olds, during term time. After school until 5.15pm.

Culm Valley Leisure Centre, Tai Chi class, 11am-noon. 01398 332104.

Pilates Class, Willand Youth Club, 9.15am-10.15am for adults of all ages and abilities. Call Sally on 01884 829249.

Bingo at Uffculme Bowling Club, Highland Terrace, 7.30pm.

Karaoke, Queen’s Head, Castle St, Tiverton, 8.30-11pm.

Badminton Club - correct telephone number is 01398 351359.

The Weary Traveller, Cullompton, karaoke, 9pm-1am.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 27th

Honiton & District Carnival: Honiton Carnival procession starts 7.30pm at the west end of the High Street and parades right through to the east of the town. Lots of fun for all the family.

Ottery St Mary Carnival Events: There will be lot of fun and games at this year's Carnival in Ottery St March, which will open up with the popular Carnival Procession through the town on Friday 26th October. Over the next few days there will be plenty of events and entertainment to enjoy including: Saturday 27th October - Thick as Thieves - at the Insitute, Sunday 28th October - Treasure Hunt - come and follow the clues around town! Wednesday 31st October - Kid's, Halloween Disco - at Ottery Football Club, Friday 2nd November - Quiz Night, Saturday 3rd November - 'Ottery's Got Talent' at the King's School. For more information about all the above events call the Tourist Information Centre on 01404 813964

Exeter Northcott, Stocker Road: English Touring Opera - Autumn Season - Albert Herring by Benjamin Britten - A genuinely hilarious satire set in a Suffolk village, Albert Herring is a classic depiction of English village life. Directed by Christopher Rolls (nominated for a 2011 Olivier Award) and conducted by Michael Rosewell, with Mark Wilde in the title role and Jennifer Rhys Davies a formidable Lady Billows. Running time: 2hrs 40mins. Sung in English. 7.30pm. £31 per ticket.

Exeter Phoenix, Bradninch Place: Halloween Zombie Ball - A rock and metal fright night. Following the annual Zombie Walk through Exeter city centre earlier in the afternoon the Halloween Zombie Ball see’s Exeter Phoenix transformed with visuals and decor and plays home to the un-dead for a night of gruesome shenanigans and Halloween themed fun. Mixing national bands with some of the best local talent and a host of DJs this fancy dress event has grown to be a favourite in the local scene. Main Stage: Fearless Vampire Killers, The Dead Lay Waiting, Cambion (filming their new music video), Flame Fracture, Your Mums Beard. Fresh Blood Stage: Athura, Lost In Conflict, Out of Enemies, Purging The Venom, Leviathan. All ages show with more attraction and acts to come. The Exeter Zombie Walk before the Ball starts at 15.45 at the upper car park of Exeter Bus Station. 5pm-11.59pm. £10.50 per ticket.

Voodoo Lounge, Exeter Phoenix, Bradninch Place: Jamie Smith - Mabon. Wales' finest purveyor's of original interceltic music. Performance will take place in Exeter's intimate Voodoo Lounge. 8-10pm. £10 per ticket.

Skydive UK, Dunkeswell, nr Exeter: Wild Futures Parachute for Primates - the first ever 'Parachute for Primates'. Once aboard the aircraft you will be securely harnessed to your instructor as you fly up to 15,000 feet above sea level, taking in spactacular views of the South and North Devon Coastline, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and the Bristol Channel. When you reach altitude the green light will give you the go ahead and you will experience one of the most breath taking, exhilerating moments of your life. As you exit the aircraft you may reach speeds of up to 120mph for 2 minutes -freefalling up to 2 miles! Your parachute will then unfold and the tranquility that follows will enable you to take in the beautiful scenery for up to 5 minutes, before you reach the ground.

Do something amazing and register for your place today! 10am-1pm. Contact fundraising@wildfutures.org or call the team on 0844 272 1271.

Holy Trinity Church Exmouth, Between Rolle Road and Beacon Place, Exmouth: Vivaldi and Mozart. Exeter Festival Chorus, in their 20th season will perform Vivaldi’s Gloria, Mozart’s Solemn Vespers and Spirituals from A Child of Our Time by Michael Tippett. Conductor Nigel Perrin, Organ Jonathan Watts, Piano Peter Adcock. Following their successful summer events at Buckfast Abbey and the Budleigh Salterton Festival, in October Exeter Festival Chorus will present another exciting concert outside their home city. Performance starts at 7.30pm. £12/£10 per ticket.

Exeter Barnfield Theatre, Barnfield Road: Martyn Joseph - Touring in support of a brand new studio album “Songs for the Coming Home”, shades of Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews there may be – but he stands in his own right, built on a reputation for giving what thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives. 8-10pm. £16/£14 per ticket.

Exeter Quay Climbing Centre: Halloween Fun ay the Quay - Kids Halloween Party from 3.20pm to 4.50pm, promises great climbing fun for all kids from 7 to 14. There will lots of climbing plus fun activities, competitions, treats and snacks! Plus prizes for the best Hallowean fancy dress (although you will need to be able to put a harness on over your costume). The party will be led by our qualified instructors and all equipment is provided - you just need to wear trainers and turn up! £15 per child.

Exeter's Underground Passages, Paris Street: Half Term Halloween Fun - Children are invited to explore under the city’s streets on guided tours and discover ingredients for magic spells. Using ingredients found, young adventurers are challenged to concoct their own magic spell and enter it into a competition with the opportunity to win one of many fantastic prizes. On 31 October, the Underground Passages will be running special ‘Gory Story Tours’, highlighting some of the more unsavoury tales from Exeter’s turbulent past. Children can have a go at writing their own ‘Gory Story’ and again have the chance to win a fantastic prize.

Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth: Staff and donkeys are preparing to be spooked by a range of creepy activities and ghoulish goings on at The Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth this coming half term.

Crealy Great Adventure Park, Sidmouth Road, Exeter: Halloweek - Spooky fun with a free pumpkin for every child, exciting games, thrilling rides, fancy dress competitions and visits to the Crealy Witch in her spooky cavern.

Tribal Belly Dance classes. Exe Valley Leisure Centre, Tiverton, 10.30am - 11.30am. Call Kelley 01398 331143 or info at www.kalash-tribal.com

Tiverton Pannier market, general market 8.30am-3pm.

Tiverton, under-5s story, Ottakars, 11am, 01884 242511.

Tiverton Rowing Club, rowing sessions at Petroc, 9.30am. More info on club website www.tivertonrowingclub.org.

Tribal Belly Dance classes. Exe Valley Leisure Centre, Tiverton, 10.30 – 11.30am. Call Kelley 01398 331143 or info at www.kalash-tribal.co.uk

SUNDAY OCTOBER 28th

Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme: Mill Steam Up - See the Mill's rare 19010 Pollit & Wigzell 300hp steam engine, 1867 Kittoe & Brotherhood Beam Engine and Lancashire Boiler operating under steam. And, not forgetting the fully restored Water Wheel built especially for the mill in 1821. A fantastic event and an amazing experience. On Steam Up days, the Engines run between 11.00 and 4.00. The Mill-site, shop and restaurant are open from 10.30. Tours of the mill are also available on these days where you can see the process of turning combed worsted tops into knitting yarn on Victorian period spinning & twisting frames. Weaving can also bee seen on Hattersley shuttle looms. 10.30-4pm.

Ottery St Mary Carnival Events: There will be lot of fun and games at this year's Carnival in Ottery St March, which will open up with the popular Carnival Procession through the town on Friday 26th October. Over the next few days there will be plenty of events and entertainment to enjoy including: Saturday 27th October - Thick as Thieves - at the Insitute, Sunday 28th October - Treasure Hunt - come and follow the clues around town! Wednesday 31st October - Kid's, Halloween Disco - at Ottery Football Club, Friday 2nd November - Quiz Night, Saturday 3rd November - 'Ottery's Got Talent' at the King's School. For more information about all the above events call the Tourist Information Centre on 01404 813964

Crealy Great Adventure Park, Sidmouth Road, Exeter: Halloweek - Spooky fun with a free pumpkin for every child, exciting games, thrilling rides, fancy dress competitions and visits to the Crealy Witch in her spooky cavern.

Powderham Castle, Kenton: Spooky Tours - Hear fascinating tales of the Castle and its past residents as you are led by a friendly ghostly guide through the impressive Castle rooms on tours at set times throughout the day. Between 11am-4.30pm. Ticket prices vary.

Soccer Sixes, Exe Valley Leisure Centre, Tiverton, 2pm- 5pm. Call Steve Roach on 07717 112476 or www.soccersixes.net.

Cullompton, Padbrook Park karaoke with Big Mac, 7.30pm-11pm.

Halberton Petanque (Boules), 2pm. Telephone 01884 253173 for more details.

Bingo, Culm Valley Bowling Club, Cullompton, 7pm. Non members welcome.