What? Ai Weiwei
Where? Yorkshire Sculpture Park
When? Running until April 2018.

The striking installation Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads by the Chinese artist has finally arrived at the YSP. The exhibition of 12 bronze animal heads has was due to go on show several weeks ago but was delayed on its worldwide tour. However, it can now be seen for a full year in the Lower Park.

Trinity Methodist Church, Mirfield
Trinity Methodist Church, Mirfield
What? Grange Moor Brass Band
Where? Trinity Methodist Church, Mirfield
When? Saturday, May 13th

With a programme of music including famous television themes, the band is playing a fund-raiser for the refurbishment of the Community Rooms. The concert starts at 7.15pm and tickets are £8 on the door.

Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
What? Death on the Alhambra Express, Dying to Tell You and Who Wants to Die a Millionaire
Where? Alhambra Theatre, Bradford (All)
When? Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 15, 16 and 17

Ride the legendary train from Istanbul to Sleepy Willow without leaving your seat in the Alhambra Theatre’s 1914 restaurant; join a gala to mark the resumption of film-making at Pinewood Studio in the 1940s; or celebrate Doug Downe’s lottery win with his friends...and enemies. All three productions are murder mystery dinner shows, with audience participation. Tickets are £46.50, including a three-course meal. For details visit bradford-theatres.co.uk or call 01274 432000.

Emma Hatton as Evita Credit: Pamela Raith Photography
Emma Hatton as Evita Credit: Pamela Raith Photography
What? Evita
Where? Leeds Grand Theatre
When? Tuesday May 16th until Saturday May 20th

The Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical brings Don’t Cry for Me Argentina to West Yorkshire – fresh from a hit run in the West End. Starring Emma Hatton as Eva Peron and Gian Marco Schiaretti as Che, it’s had smash hit reviews and more than 20 major awards. Tickets are £20.50 to £41.50 from leedsgrandtheatre.com or 0844 8482700.

What? Joan
Where? Civic Theatre, Barnsley
When? Wednesday, May 17th

The story of Joan of Arc but told by drag king champion Lucy Jane Parkinson in a show that sheds light on how a 15th century peasant girl was able to defer her birth gender and lead a king’s army. New writing and anarchic cabaret have made this a highly-acclaimed show. Tickets are £8 to £12 from barnsleycivic.co.uk or 01226 327000.

What? Chintz & Chinoiserie
Where? Bronte Lecture Theatre, Huddersfield University
When? Thursday, May 18th

May lecture in the current series from the West Riding Decorative & Fine Arts Society – on The Honourable East India Company’s trade in chintz and Chinoiserie. Delivered by Vivienne Lawes from 7.30pm. Guest attendance at lectures is £5.

The Victoria Theatre in Halifax
The Victoria Theatre in Halifax
What? The Magic of Motown
Where? Victoria Theatre, Halifax
When? Friday, May 19th

The show with 40 back-to-back hits from the catchy genre, glittering costumes, dazzling dance moves and the now-classic sounds of Motown. Tickets for an 8pm performance are £26 from victoriatheatre.co.uk or 01422 351158.

What? Happy Together
Where? Square Chapel, Halifax
When? Friday, May 19th

The Penistone Ladies Choir and Skelmanthorpe Male Voice Choir present an evening of classical, folk and contemporary songs. Tickets for the 7.30pm concert are £10 and £12 from squarechapel.co.uk or 01422 349422.

The Square Chapel for the Arts, Halifax
The Square Chapel for the Arts, Halifax
What? Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders
Where? Square Chapel, Halifax
When? Saturday, May 20th

The pedigree rock star is a blast from the past. He’s back in action with hi band from 7.45pm. Tickets are £22, details as above.

Huddersfield Town Hall roof repairs near completion - Concert Hall.
What? Frankly Sinatra
Where? Huddersfield Town Hall
When? Sunday, May 21st

Stephen Triffitt brings the swing, swagger and song of the world-famous singer to the stage in a show that captures not only the sound of Sinatra but also his appearance. There are still a few tickets left at £23.50. Visit kirkleestownhalls.co.uk or call 01484 225755.

What? The Music of Yusuf
Where? Square Chapel, Halifax
When? Sunday, May 21st

Known to his long-term fans as Cat Stevens, Yusuf was the creator of gems such as Wild World, Father and Son and Moonshadow. His music is brought to the contemporary stage by Keith James, who is performing in aid of the international childrens’ charity UNICEF. Tickets are £12 and £14, details as above.

The Head of Steam, St George's Square, Huddersfield
The Head of Steam, St George's Square, Huddersfield
What? Jazz
Where? Head of Steam, Huddersfield
When? Wednesday, May 24th

There’s an evening of jazz and blues from sax player Kyran Matthews and guitarist Derrick Harris. Show time is 8.30pm. Tickets are £2 on the door.

What? Skull
Where? The Parish, Huddersfield
When? Wednesday, May 24th

The Leeds four-piece band Skull, supported by Royal Tusk, is at the central Huddersfield music venue celebrating a new singloe, Lightswitch. From 7pm.

Dancers Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe
Dancers Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe
What? Somewhere in Time
Where? Victoria Theatre, Halifax
When? Thursday, May 25th

Strictly Come Dancing’s Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe bring ballroom and Latin to the West Yorkshire theatre. Tickets are £23 to £27 from victoriatheatre.co.uk or 01422 351158.

St Bartholomew's Church, Meltham,needing desperate repairs to the roof. Hoping for a grant approval, left to right John Mitchell Church secretary, Catherine Moulson - Verger and Rev Maureen Read.
What? Alzheimer’s Support Group concert
Where? St Bartholomew’s Church, Meltham
When? Saturday, May 27th

The Huddersfield group, which raises funds for research into the degenerative brain disease, offers an evening of musical entertainment from virtuoso cornettist Phillip McCann and his accompanist Dr Simon Lindley; soprano Sarah Ogden and baritone Raymond Ellis (accompanied by Sue Ogden); and male harmony group 8-in-Bar. The compere is Norman Mellor, founder of the fund-raising group. Tickets are £8 from The Flower Box, Meltham, or on the door. For further information call 01484 850771.