Things to do in Brighton & Hove - 22nd - 28th November
20th November 2013
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Friday 22nd November

 

Evening with Bryan Ferry

UK Superstar and true musical icon Bryan Ferry is to embark on a major UK Tour in the autumn of 2013.

7pm, £35-£65

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE

 

Beats by Kieran Hurley

BEATS is a coming-of-age story exploring rebellion, apathy and the irresistible power of gathered youth.

8.30pm, £12/£10

The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, E Sussex BN3 1AS

 

Brighton Camera Fair

Featuring a range of used photographic equipment including both digital and film cameras, vintage and collectable cameras, as well as a large selection of lenses, accessories, flash, filters, tripods, cases, etc.etc.

Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1YD

 

Jukebox Fury: The Assassination of JFK

50 years to the day since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, CINECITY and The Basement present a special edition of Jukebox Fury to mark one of the defining moments of the 20th Century

8pm, £8/£6

The Basement, 24 Kensington Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4AJ

 

MADE 2013

MADE BRIGHTON is the city’s annual contemporary craft and design fair which takes place in November in the beautiful Corn Exchange.

Fri: 11am, Sat & Sun: 10am, £7.50 On the door

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE

 

Music and Wine at St Luke's

Goodbye, Uncle Joe! Featuring pianist Adam Swayne performing Shostakovich piano music.

7.30pm, £7/£5/£3 Under 12's

St Luke's Church, Queens Park Road, Brighton, E Sussex BN2 9ZB

 

New Model Army

Legendary global underground cult band New Model Army have announced the release of their 12th new studio album this Autumn and a UK tour.

7pm, £20

Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1EN

 

SOURCE - New Music

Our monthly night in association with Brighton SOURCE magazine showcases the best up-and-coming bands the city has to offer. Check out Brighton Dome's SOURCE New Music Facebook page for full line-ups, updates and artist info.

7:30pm, £4

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE

 

Speaky Spokey

Speaky Spokey a literary cabaret entertainment of short stories, music, performance poetry and film.

7:30pm, £7/£5

Latest Music Bar, 14-17 Manchester Street, Brighton BN2 1TF

 

The Level Christmas Tree Switch On

Brighton & Hove City Council and The Communities of The Level Forum would like to invite you to help them celebrate The Level Christmas Tree switch on.

4pm

The Level, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4SD

 

 

Saturday 23rd November

 

Crystal Stilts

Crystal Stilts is a Brooklyn, N.Y., quartet. Its sound — equally droll, moody and buoyant — has roots in early ’80s Manchester pop as well as in minimalist garage-rock acts.

7:30pm, £9

The Green Door Store, Trafalger Arches, Lower goods Yard, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4FQ

 

David Lynch presents Chrysta Bell

The smoky vocals of Chrysta Bell tap into a noir-ish world that is perfectly evoked in her album 'This Train', produced with the visionary film director David Lynch.

8pm, £10

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE

 

Dirty Weekend Seaside Rock

Covers & own material themed on Brighton.

8:30pm, free

The Neptune Inn, 10 Victoria Terrace, Hove, E Sussex BN3 2WB

 

How Things Work

Four hand-picked, original performers and bands with stripped down and intimate, to fuller folk and indie sounds. See website for details.

7.30pm, £6.50/£4.50

Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UN

 

James Hunter

Rare Brighton date announced for Van Morrison's favourite UK Soul singer.

7pm, £15

Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1EN

 

Makers Boutique

Providing a wonderful opportunity for shoppers to view latest collections & creative ideas, meet the Maker and become inspired.

11am, Free Entry

Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UF

 

Murder Mystery Night

Three-course dinner, Murder Mystery with professional actors, Prizes, Disco.

7pm, 9 or fewer - £49.00, 10 or more - £45.00

Old Ship, 31-38 Kings Road, Brighton, E Sussex BN1 1NR

 

Pavilion Christmas Festival

The festival will feature live bands in the tipis, including Christmas favourites with a BBQ on the Saturdays and family style roasts on Sundays.

Midday - 8pm, £2.50 Entry, Kids go Free

Kings Road Arches, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2FN

 

Reginald D Hunter

Reginald will be setting out to tour the country again in 2013 with his own unique blend of humour in a brand new show, Reginald D Hunter – In The Midst Of Crackers.

8pm, £24/£22

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE

 

Rent

Celebrating 20 years since its first staged performance, Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton and runner-up of ITV's 'Superstar', Rory Taylor star in this iconic concert of the smash-hit musical.

6:30pm, £22.50-£35

Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2GR

 

The Octaves

A modern 4-piece vocal harmony group with the ability to wow any audience with their wide repertoire of songs from all eras and genres.

10pm, Free Entry

Grosvenor G Casino, 9 Grand Junction Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1PP

 

Christmas Open Day

We begin the countdown to the holiday season by taking over the Café-bar with a host of free entertainment to get you into the Christmas mood.

11am, Free Entry

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE

 

 

Sunday 24th November

 

Arias by Candlelight

Round off the month with a sumptuously sophisticated evening: world-class opera singers provide a stunning soundtrack to a wonderful buffet supper in our candle-lit Church setting.

7.30pm, £29.50 Including Supper & Drinks

Emporium Theatre, 88 London Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4JF

 

Blast Off by Kid Carpet

A super duper really really fast adventure around a rock ‘n’ roll musical universe.

4pm, £7

The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, E Sussex BN3 1AS

 

Brighton Record Fair

Frequented by the frivolous thrifty and famous The Brighton Record and CD Fair offers the very best in new and vintage items on all formats.

From 9.30am - 1:30pm - £1.50

From 1.30pm – 4pm – 50p

Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2GR

 

Christmas Boutique Market

Join us at Powder for an enchanting Christmas boutique market including: vintage stalls, Jewellery, cakes & treats by cake gusto, goodie bags plus "Curtis Skinner" Vintage swing vocalist.

Midday, Free Entry

Powder, 5 Duke Street, Brighton, E Sussex BN1 1AH

 

Family Xmas Gingerbread House Workshops in Brighton

Two mums are running festive gingerbread house making workshops in Sussex this Christmas.

Fay Millar and Adele Wilkinson have created the special family class for parents & their children.

£40 per adult & child, additional children £5 each

Blatchington Windmill, Neville Avenue, Hove, E Sussex BN3 7LJ

 

Madeira tasting

As Madeira ages it takes on some serious character and intensity but still retaining an amazing freshness. So, why not take the opportunity to treat yourself to a taste of some of the world's most wonderful wines.

4pm, £15

Ten Green Bottles, 9 Jubilee Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1GE

 

Ruinart Champagne Dinner at Hotel Du Vin

Join us at the Hotel Du Vin for a sumptuous meal, accompanied by a range of Ruinart Champagnes to compliment the carefully planned 3 course menu.

6.30pm, £95 Per person

Hotel du Vin, 2 - 6 Ship Street, Brighton, E Sussex BN1 1AD

 

Soweto Gospel Choir

Over the last 10 years Soweto Gospel Choir has bought joy into the lives of audiences all over the world! Be uplifted by this joyful spectacular of song and dance.

7:30pm, £15-£25

Theatre Royal, New Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1SD

 

The Dismemberment Plan

The Dismemberment Plan is an indie rock/post-hardcore band formed in Washington, D.C., United States on January 1, 1993.

7pm, £13

Audio, 10 Marine Parade, Brighton, E Sussex BN2 1TL

 

Wille And The Bandits

Wille and the Bandits music covers a wide range of genres from Folk and World music to Blues and Rock.

7:30pm, £7

Latest Music Bar, 14-17 Manchester Street, Brighton BN2 1TF

 

  

Monday 25th November

 

Akala

Live music,

8pm, £9

Sticky Mike's Frog Bar, 9-12 Middle Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AL

 

Disclosure

The electronic duo come to Brighton as part of a headline tour in support of their upcoming debut album Settle.

7pm, £18

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE

 

Ellen Kent's Nabucco

Verdi's haunting and melodic chorus of the Hebrew slaves follows the plight of the Hebrews as they are forced from their homeland into exile by the Babylonian King Nabucco.

7:45pm, £15-£35

Theatre Royal, New Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1SD

 

 

Tuesday 26th November

 

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings

Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman's latest musical rebirth as the driving force behind the Rhythm Kings sees him return to his musical roots.

7:30pm, £34/£44

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE

 

Christmas Past

Get into the festive spirit with three linked lectures exploring how the previous residents of Preston Manor might have celebrated Christmas (Regency & Georgian; Victorian & Edwardian; Wartime Home Front & 20th Century).

10.30-13.30, £15.00

Preston Manor, Preston Drove Brighton BN1 6SD

 

Ellen Kent's Aida

A stunning, traditional production of this magnificent story of war, jealousy and revenge. The doomed love of the beautiful Ethiopian slave girl, Aida, and the Egyptian hero, Radames, unfolds against stunning sets.

7:45pm, £15-£35

Theatre Royal, New Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1SD

 

Hush Hush presents

Hush hush goes under the surface of the latest music on the last tuesday of every month.

7:30pm, £4

Latest Music Bar, 14-17 Manchester Street, Brighton BN2 1TF

 

Putting People in the Picture

Meet extraordinary people facing extraordinary challenges. Discover the secrets they hold - hear personal stories of life lived.

Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street, Brighton, E Sussex BN1 1GE

 

The Blues Band

Favourites on the European Festival scene, The Blues Band - formed in 1979 - are known for giving stunning, soulful performances in their first love - the blues.

8pm, £20

Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UN

 

The Family Rain

Bath-based blues-rock guitar band

7pm, £9

Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1EN

 

  

Wednesday 27th November

 

Be Nothing present Dead Skeletons

Dead Skeletons are a psychedelic goth rock trio from Reykjavík, formed in 2008 by Jón Sæmundur Auðarson, Henrik Björnsson and Ryan Carlson Van Kriedt.

7.30pm, £10

Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UN

 

BTG Youth presents: Les Miserables School Edition

Following the rip roaring success of their stunning staging of Miss Saigon earlier in the year, the hugely talented BTG Youth return to the Brighton Dome with the astounding Les Misérables.

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE

 

Dolomite Minor

Live music,

7:30pm, free

The Hope, 11-12 Queens Road, Brighton, E Sussex BN1 3WA

 

Dreams Music & Brighton Noise presents: Rue Royale

Rue Royale release their brand new album Remedies Ahead at Sebright Arms on Tuesday 10th September their boldest, most romantic work to date!

7:30pm, £5

Latest Music Bar, 14-17 Manchester Street, Brighton BN2 1TF

 

Gold Panda

Live music.

7pm, £12

Brighton Coalition, 171- 181 Kings Road Arches, Brighton, E Sussex BN1 1NB

 

Menorah Lightings

Celebrating the Jewish festival Chanukah, a giant Menorah candlestick will be lit on the lawns in the centre of Palmeira Square in Hove.

Palmeira Square, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2FL

 

METZ + Cheetahs + The Wytches

Live music.

7:30pm, free

The Haunt, Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1NJ

 

 

Thursday 28th November

 

Carl Donnelly: Now That’s What I Carl Donnelly! Vol V

The 2013 Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee’s critically acclaimed sell-out Edinburgh show. "A ludicrously funny hour... effortless and utterly captivating” The Skinny

7.30pm, £10

Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UN

 

Mindless Self Indulgence (MSI)

An American industrial rock band that found its origin in New York City, NY in 1997.

7:30pm, £15

Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1EN

 

Panto Costume Creation for Kids

Come and learn to sew on machines and by hand in a fun, friendly and relaxed weekly class at Brighton's Emporium in association with Emporium Youth Theatre.

3:45pm 9-12 year olds and 5:15pm for 12 years plus, £72 for 6 week term.

Emporium Theatre, 88 London Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4JF

 

Particles Launch Party

The Beautiful Word make vivid, danceable folk-pop with super-tight vocal harmony.

8pm, £6

Latest Music Bar, 14-17 Manchester Street, Brighton BN2 1TF

 

Songs

Theatre maker and performer Sanja Mitrovic surrenders her voice to the intense words of tragic female figures from the history of theatre, including Antigone, Medea and Gretchen.

8pm, £10/£8

The Basement, 24 Kensington Street, Brighton, E Sussex BN1 4AJ

 

The Godfathers Jukebox Fury Tour

The Godfathers were formed by Peter and Chris Coyne after the demise of The Sid Presley Experience in 1985. Fellow Sid Presley member, and current Godfather, Del Bartle went on to form The Unholy Trinity with drummer Kevin Murphy.

7pm, £12

The Haunt, Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1NJ

 

The Grand's Lights Switch On

The Grand, 97 - 99 Kings Road, Brighton, E Sussex BN1 2FW

Kick start your festivities in style by heading to The Grand with friends and family for The Grand Switch On.

5.30pm, Free Entry

 
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