Our pick of events to help you make the most out of your weekend...

Silent art exhibition and auction

Two local hospices will be coming together to celebrate seventy years of hospice care in the local community. There will be a collection of contemporary and traditional artwork on display by patients, staff and volunteers from both hospices. All the artwork will be available to buy via a silent auction bid.

Moor Park Golf Club, Rickmansworth, Friday, February 10, 10am to 7pm. Details: 020 3826 2367, michaelsobellhospice.co.uk

Watford Observer: The dodo nest scene

Dodos: Old bird, new tricks

Discover the dodo’s story and how the view of them as fat, clumsy, and rather stupid is being overturned. Highlights include one of the very few composite dodo skeletons in existence.

Natural History Museum Tring, The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street, Tring, from Friday, February 10. Details: 020 7942 6171

Ghosts of Cassiobury

Dare you dare to meet the ghosts of Cassiobury? Can you solve the challenges and stop the zombie infestation? A spooky spectacular for children aged six and above.

Watford Museum, 194 High Street, Watford, Friday, February 17, 5pm. Details: 01923 232297

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Creeds Cross: The Celtic Journey

A stunningly exciting evening, capturing the origins of The Celtic Journey as it spread across the world.

Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Friday, February 10, 8pm. Details: 02036 598914

A History of the Heart

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, join Dr Stef Eastoe for an illustrated journey exploring the history of the heart across cultures, times and place.

Verulamium Museum, St Michael’s Street, St Albans, Saturday, February 11, 2pm. Details: 01727 751810 

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Woolf Works

Delayed live from the Royal Opera House. The pioneering literary work of Virginia Woolf is the inspiration for award-winning choreographer Wayne McGregor’s triptych for The Royal Ballet.

Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, Sunday, February 12, 2pm. Details: 01923 225671

NT Live: Amadeus

Delayed live screening from The National Theatre. Lucian Msamati (Luther, Game of Thrones) plays Salieri in Peter Shaffer’s iconic play.

The Wyllyotts Theatre, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Sunday, February 12, 7pm. Details: 01707 645005

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Swan Lake

Delayed live from the Bolshoi Ballet. Prince Siegfried meets the bewitched swan-woman Odette. Completely spellbound by her beauty, he swears his love to her. However, the Prince realises too late that Fate has another plan for him…

Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, Sunday, February 12, 7pm. Details: 01923 225671

The Third Renown Pictures Festival of Film

A whole day celebrating the history of British film. Screenings of once lost films running throughout the day, plus stalls selling DVDs, film memorabilia and merchandise.

Watersmeet Theatre, High Street, Rickmansworth, Sunday, February 12, 9.30am to 6pm. Details: 01923 711063

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European Union Orchestra

The Orchestra come to Watford with the outstanding Russian pianist Nikolai Demidenko.

Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Sunday, February 12, 7.30pm. Details: 02036 598914