Your guide to What's On this weekend

Making plans for the weekend? Then you've come to the right place! Check out our guide to the best of What's On in and around Exeter:

THEATRE

Kit & McConnel
Saturday, 7.30pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter
Since they teamed up as a cabaret duo a couple of years ago, Kit Hesketh Harvey (Just A Minute, Kit and the Widow) and his new fella, pianist, composer and Hugh Grantalike James McConnel have stormed in cabaret, from the Edinburgh and Aldeburgh Festivals to international tours as paid escorts to Joan Rivers. Tickets: £20.50. www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

The Various Lives of Infinite Nullity
Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
A post-suicide support group meet to reflect upon their lives. Ignoring symptoms of their own deaths, three characters guide us through the strange and disquieting landscape they now inhabit. Tickets: £12/£8 conc. www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk

Doug Allan - In the Company of Giants
Sunday, 7.30pm, Exeter Corn Exchange
Multi-award winning cameraman Doug Allan (Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Ocean Giants, Wild Cameramen at Work) presents an unforgettable evening of extraordinary animal adventures and unique wildlife film footage. Ask Doug questions about his encounters and travels, and discover what it's like to be up close and personal with nature's biggest creatures. Tickets £15. www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

MUSIC

Joan As Police Woman
Friday, 8pm, The Exeter Daily Auditorium, Exeter Phoenix
The uniquely charismatic artist known as Joan As Police Woman is a violinist, guitarist and singer-songwriter with a highly acclaimed repertoire of albums. Support from Jake Issac. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Mint Methodist Church, Fore Street, Exeter
Classical Concert in support of St Petrock's
Saturday, 7.30pm, Mint Methodist Church, Fore Street, Exeter
The Newton Abbot Orchestra will be performing a charity concert of light classical music in aid of St Petrock's, Exeter's charity for people who are homeless, on Saturday, April 26th at 7.30pm at the Mint Methodist Church, Fore Street, Exeter. The programme will include Haydn's Trumpet Concerto under the direction of Rob Young. Tickets £10/£7 in advance by calling 01392 279786 or on the door.

Blake
Saturday, 7.30pm, Exmouth Pavilion
With over a million albums sold, and having performed on nearly 150 TV shows around the world, Blake continue to build their reputation as one of the most eclectic and exciting pop-harmony groups in the world. Tickets £22.50. www.ledtickets.co.uk

Elkie Brooks
Saturday, Exeter Corn Exchange
Quite simply one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced. With numerous hit singles, million selling albums and awards her annual tours are a treat for fans old and new.  Performing some of her classic hits, blues, jazz and songs from her new album 'Powerless', an electric evening with Elkie is guaranteed. Tickets £23.50. www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

Krystle Warren
Sunday, 8pm, The Exeter Daily Auditorium, Exeter Phoenix
Krystle Warren is a singer-songwriter from Kansas City, Missouri, currently touring the world with Rufus Wainwright, blessed not only with a voice that slides effortlessly from smoky depths to gilded heights, but also the ability to craft intoxicating songs of love and its loss, and to convey them to an audience with warmth and wit. Tickets £10 (£8). www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

EVENTS

Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink 2014
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Exeter Castle/Northernhay Gardens
The festival offers three days of foodie fun with over a 100 producers, hands-on activities for children, as well as 30 talented chefs demonstrating their amazing culinary skills.  Visitors can enjoy live music throughout the day and at the Exeter Festival After Dark Party Nights. For tickets, times and further information visit www.exeterfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk

Free Family Farm Walks
Saturday, 2pm, RSPB Shop, Darts Farm, Topsham
A wildlife wander around Darts Farm looking  for kingfishers, buzzards and all sorts of other exciting wildlife. Meet outside Cotswold Outdoor or drop in to the RSPB shop. 

Family Saturday
Saturday, 10.30am, Exeter Phoenix
Storytelling, art drop-in, Jumping Beans, free taster classes and lots more. Family Sundays have now become Family Saturdays. As part of the change there is a new mix of brilliant workshops and exciting art activities for families to enjoy together. More information: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Bluebell Brunch
Sunday, 9.30am, West Town Farm, Ide
Shillingford Organics and West Town Farm have launched a series of Food @ the Farm, the Bluebell Brunch being the first. Brunch and a guided walk is £10 for an adult and £5 for a child. If you would like to join us for the day email events@westtownfarm.co.uk, call 01392 811 257 or book via the farm website www.westtownfarm.co.uk/farm-events

Warblers are Worth it!
Sunday, RSPB Exminster Marsh Nature Reserve, Exminster
The songbirds will be singing from the treetops and the reserve staff will help you learn more about our marvellous spring visitors. Meet for a tour around the reserve and finish with a breakfast at the Swan's Nest. £8 adults, £6 children (breakfast included). Booking essential: http://www.rspb.org.uk/events/details.aspx?id=tcm:9-366609

Open afternoon and plant sale
Sunday, 10.30am, Poltimore House, Exeter
House and Grounds Open Afternoon with Plant Sale, 11am-4pm. Take a stroll in the grounds or take a walk through time as you explore the house. Refreshments will be available in the Chapel. Dogs on leads welcome. www.poltimore.org

Toy Train and Collectors Fair
Sunday, 10.30am, Westpoint, Exeter
One of the region’s best known collectors’ events. With over 200 stalls the show brings together a wide range of traders and collectors. Admission between 10.30am and 3pm is  £3.50, with free entry for children under 15 years. For those who want to beat the crowds, get a sneak preview and snap up some of the best bargains, early bird entry is available from 8.30am at £10 for the whole day.

Free Parkour/Freerunning activity day
Sunday 11am, Exeter Sports Academy, 33 Marsh Green Road West, Marsh Barton, Exeter
Street Motion will be running free taster sessions in parkour/freerunning from 11am-4pm with workshops throughout the day for all ages and all abilities. Minimum age four-years, no maximum age limit – their oldest member is 56!  Bookings can be made by phoning  01548 897666 or by emailing via www.streetmotion.co.uk/contact-us/

EXHIBITIONS

Painted landscapes
A la Ronde, Exmouth
Local artist Heatherbell is co-founder of the Exe Valley Artists and a member of Devon Artist Network and has a passion for colour. This is reflected in her landscape paintings of special places in the West Country. Her Sketchbook Project on Scilly recently toured America and Canada. The exhibition can be seen, free of charge, in the stable and award winning tearooms at A la Ronde near Exmouth until  7 May, 10.30am - 5pm.

British Wildlife Photographer Award 2013
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter
Since 2009 The British Wildlife Photography Awards have showcased some of the finest images captured by photographers practising in Britain. The 14 categories, including Botanical Britain, Young People’s Awards, Coast and marine and Wildlife in HD Video, are inspiring, thought provoking and highlight the natural wonders right on our doorsteps. Subjects range from familiar favourites to rare and elusive floral and faunal gems. www.rammuseum.org.uk

Life After Brain Injury
Walkway Gallery, Exeter Phoenix
Pictures in a range of mediums by clients of Headway Devon that illustrate an individual’s journey following brain injury. This insightful exhibition shows the reality of life after brain injury, and reveals both surprising positives as well as the darker side of learning to cope after such trauma. The exhibition runs until 24 May. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk