From a cricket camp to a jazz performance, there's plenty to enjoy in Taunton over the next week.
A comedy show and a soul and funk group are also on the agenda.
Funky Latin Jazz Night with Dave Betts Latin Jazz Collective
The Dave Betts Latin Jazz Collective is set to perform in Taunton on Friday, March 27.
The show at the Creative Innovation Centre starts at 8.15pm, with doors opening at 7.30pm.
Expect a blend of Latin jazz and funk from the group, led by British percussionist Dave Betts.
The band, formed in 2000, is known for Mr Betts' original compositions and has released four albums, including a live recording from their residency at Ronnie Scott's.
Advance tickets are £15, or £18 on the door.
Tickets can be purchased at creativeinnovationcentre.co.uk/live-music/funky-latin-jazz-night-with-dave-betts-latin-jazz-collective-fri-3rd-oct with a transaction fee of 80p.
Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress
Mark Simmons is bringing his award-winning comedy to Taunton this weekend.
The 2024 Dave's Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner will entertain fans at the Tacchi-Morris on Saturday, March 28, with Jest to Impress.
Tickets to the 5pm show remain available but the 8pm show has sold out.
Jest to Impress features expertly crafted one-liners and jokes based on audience suggestions.
Ticket prices are £21 and can be purchased at tacchi-morris.com/mark-simmons.
The show will last for one hour and 45 minutes, including an interval.
Accelerate Easter Cricket Camps
Taunton School is hosting an Accelerate Next Level Cricket Camp this weekend.
Open to boys and girls, the camp, with sessions available on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, is designed to help pupils improve their batting, bowling and fielding skills.
The sessions are split into two age groups.
Pupils in years five to seven will attend from 9.30am to midday while years eight to ten will take part from 12.30pm to 3pm.
The cost is £25 per course.
For more information or to book a place, visit ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/taunton/taunton-school/accelerate-easter-cricket-camps-years-5-7/2026-03-28/09:30/t-plqeeyg.
The Real Thing
The Real Thing, a long-running UK soul and funk group, is set to perform in Taunton this weekend.
The group will perform at The Brewhouse on Saturday, March 28, at 7.30pm.
The event costs £33, and tickets can be purchased at tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/the-real-thing.
Original members Chris Amoo and Dave Smith will celebrate more than 45 years in the music industry, continuing to entertain audiences worldwide.
The Real Thing, formed in 1972, remain pioneers in soul, funk and dance music, and are universally known for their legendary hits like You To Me Are Everything and their ground-breaking 1977 song, Children of the Ghetto.
The show will last for two hours.
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