CINEMA: Screening tonight and tomorrow night at Stoke Film Theatre, Synecdoche, New York (15) is the ambitious directorial debut of Charlie Kaufmann – the man who wrote the hugely successful Being John Malkovich and Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind. In it, a struggling theatre director is drawn into his own play as it takes on increasingly farcical scales of grandeur and complication. Starts 7.45pm. Call 01782 411188.

MUSIC: Limehouse Lizzy will be playing at The Queens, Etruria Road, Basford, on Friday, July 4. The band was featured in BBC2 Arena's Into The Limelight documentary about tribute bands. Call the pub on 01782 616180.

FESTIVAL: If you don't mind travelling a little further this weekend, Lichfield Real Ale, Jazz & Blues Festival takes place today, tomorrow, and on Sunday at Lichfield Rugby Club. Further details can be found on the festival's website. Tickets can be bought from the booking office on 01543 262223.

THEATRE: Benjamin Braddock is a little worried about his future. Freshly-graduated and spending the summer at home with his parents in the suburbs, excitement comes in the form of Mrs Robinson, the wife of his father's best friend and a woman almost twice his age. The Graduate, pictured, runs at Stoke Rep tonight and tomorrow, at 7.30pm, with an additional 2.30pm matinee tomorrow. For tickets, call 01782 209784 or 206000.

MUSIC: The North Staffordshire Symphony Orchestra will be performing at Stoke's Jubilee Hall tomorrow night at 7.30pm. The programme includes, among others, Grieg's Holberg Suite, Haydn's Symphony No.101, and a performance of Mozart's Horn Concerto featuring soloist Frank Procter. Tickets, costing £7.50 for adults, and £3 for children and students, are available on the door, or in advance by calling 01782 634634.

EXHIBITION: Artists from across Staffordshire are currently displaying their work at Newcastle Museum And Art Gallery in this year's Open Art Exhibition, which runs until July 19. For opening times and further information, call 01782 619705.