FAMOUS funny-man Lee Evans is visiting Preston as part of his new UK tour.

After appearing in hit films The Fifth Element and Mousehunt, Lee should have his audience rolling in the aisles at Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, on Saturday, May 18.

Tickets are £19 and £20. For information ring 258858.

COMEDIAN Tony Hendricks, known as the Jamaican Paleface, is bringing his raunchy and very funny brand of humour to Preston.

He will be appearing at The University of Central Lancashire's Stand and Deliver comedy club, Fylde Road, Preston, on Friday, May 17, joined by Australian comic the Half Naked Chef, Welsh Jewish comic Bennett Arronn and host Don Sharples.

For information ring 513200.

LIVERPOOL jazz musician Wabash will be appearing at the Grasshoppers Rugby club, Lightfoot Lane, Preston, as part of the Feast of Jazz events.

Tickets for the talented Banjo player, appearing on Sunday, May 26, are £4. For information ring 712861.

THE American Civil War Society are holding a series of spectacular re-enactments over the June bank holiday.

The events run from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday, June 2, and from 11am to 4pm on Monday, June 3 and Tuesday, June 4.

Admission is £3 to £5. For information ring 01254 852986.