Five things to do today

1 VERONIQUE Buxton Opera House

ANDRE Messager's sparkling Gallic operetta concerns Helene, a noblewoman, who disguises herself as a worker in a florist's shop, to teach her prospective fiance a lesson. Giles Havergal and Wyn Davies lead a strong cast including Buxton favourites Helen Williams, Yvonne Howard, Donald Maxwell and Mark Stone, with Victoria Joyce making her festival debut in the title role. On tonight at 7.15pm and again on July 26. Tickets are £7-£49 on 0845 127 2190.

2 HENRO 2009 EXHIBITION Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood

ON display from today are Takumasa Ono's artworks based on sketches made at National Trust properties. The artworks include silkscreen prints, sketches and sumie, the traditional Japanese black and white ink painting. The exhibition runs until August 9 and the hall is open Wednesdays to Sundays, 1pm to 5pm. More details on 01283 585305.

3 SUNSHINE CLEANING Ritz Cinema, Belper

Cert 15

IN an effort to send her young son to a private school, Rose (Amy Adams) sets up a biohazard/crime scene clean-up business with her unreliable sister Norah in this off-beat and darkly comic indie hit showing tonight at 9pm and again tomorrow at 10.30am. To book, call 01773 822224.

4 SUMMER ORGAN RECITAL Derby Cathedral

YORK Minster organist Robert Sharpe will play the music of Mendelssohn on the famous 70-year-old Compton organ today at 7.45pm. Tickets are £5 on 01332 341201.

5 KIDS FUN ACTIVITY DAYS Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre

SKI days and snowboarding days are on offer for children starting today and running on most days throughout the holidays. The days cost £25.50 per child and includes lunch, a certificate and a badge. More details on 01283 217200.