Harrogate: The BBC Good Food Show Spring, the ultimate day out for food-lovers returns to the Yorkshire town of Harrogate, for its second year. Experience the finest seasonal entertainment as you pick up cooking inspiration to freshen up your culinary repertoire and enjoy a delicious day of discovery at the Harrogate International Centre. There will be tastings, artisan producers selling fresh seasonal produce, niche exhibitors and demonstrations from celebrity chefs including Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood, James Martin and The Hairy Bikers. Harrogate International Centre. From Friday, April 10 through to Sunday, April 12, 9:30am-5:30pm. For more details call 0844-5811358 or visit www.bbcgoodfoodshowspring.com

Middlesbrough: For the past 20 years, the unique voice and music of Neil Diamond has been portrayed by JJ Jones all over the world, including many years touring Australia and Europe. ‘Hello Again’ is his new UK Theatre show, consisting of over two hours of unforgettable music, celebrating the songwriting genius that wrote such big hits as Love on the Rocks, Sweet,Caroline and Cracklin’ Rosie. JJ particularly likes to emulate Neil’s live vocal style rather than his recorded voice, and combined with the power of his superb seven-piece band, the evening is a spellbinding recreation of Neil Diamond - live in concert. Middlesbrough Theatre, on Saturday, April 11, 7:30pm. 01642-815181.

Richmond: Bouncers, Lucky Eric, Judd, Les and Ralph are the original men in black as they tell the tale of one night in a Yorkshire disco in the 1980's, in this outrageous parody of Saturday Night Fever. All the gang are out on the town; the boys, the girls, the cheesy DJ, the late night kebab man and the taxi home - all under the watchful eyes of the Bouncers. This multi-award winning play, written and directed by John Godber, features a frightening array of Northern talent! It is a co-production between Theatre Royal Wakefield and the John Godber Company. The Georgian Theatre Royal, on Saturday, 7:30pm. To book tickets or for more details call: 01748-825252.

Stockton: Drifters Revue & Diana Ross Tribute, led by Richie Sampson who performed regularly with the original band members. Drifters Revue relights the magic of one of the worlds must enduring and revered male vocal groups of all time. Tickets: £10 per person include welcome drinks on arrival and seat only. £25 per person includes Welcome drinks, two course meal and premium seating. £150 per table (six) includes welcome drinks on arrival and drinks package with light bites. On Saturday, April 12, Show starts at 9.30pm. Diners to arrive at 7:00pm. ID required for first visit to Grosvenor Casino Stockton, unless you already hold a Grosvenor admissions card. Grosvenor Casino. 9:30pm-11:45pm. 01642-927450.

Stockton: Varmints, there was once only the sound of bees and the wind in the wiry grass, the low murmuring of moles in the cool dark earth, and the song of birds in the high blue sky. Varmints tells the heart-warming tale of one small creature’s struggle to preserve a world in danger of being lost forever. Every day the city grows larger and the noise grows louder, until there is so much noise that no-one can hear themselves think. This exhilarating show is choreographed by hip hop dancer Wilkie Branson and directed by children’s theatre specialist, Sally Cookson. Based on the award-winning book by Helen Ward with beautiful illustrations by Marc Craste, Varmints is a fun and interactive piece of original dance theatre for young people and their families. Co-produced and commissioned by East London Dance, Sadler’s Wells and Stratford Circus Arts Centre. Stockton ARC, on Saturday, 2:30pm. 01642-525199.

York: The Magic of Motown Britain’s biggest Motown spectacular returns with an all-new, all-star show celebrating 50 years of the label’s legendary artists in the UK. Featuring more chart toppers than ever before, featuring music by the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more. The show marks the official arrival of Motown style, sophistication and musical brilliance to these shores. In 1965 the Tamla Motown Revue saw the Supremes, Temptations, Miracles, Stevie Wonder and Martha Reeves famously touch down in Britain for a 42-show nationwide tour. This, coupled with an accompanying appearance on TV’s Ready, Steady, Go! established Motown in the UK. The legend of the great record label lives on, live on stage: five-star performances revive more than 36 back-to-back massive Motown classics with all the dazzling dance moves, glittering costume changes and superb musicianship, synonymous with the label. The Grand Opera House, Saturday, 7:30pm. 0844-871 3024.