THIS WEEK IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE:
It’s Brighton marathon weekend! Stand by for excitement, endeavour, charity fund raising, strange costumes, road closures and sore muscles. The kids kick it all off on Saturday, with more than 2,000 expected to take part in 17 mini-mile races in Preston Park. On Sunday, there’s a 10k at 8.30am before European Championship gold medallist Jo Pavey fires the starting gun for the marathon at 9.15am. Read more on www.brightonmarathon.co.uk
Want to raise money for charity by testing yourself to the limit, but find 26 miles just a few steps too far? Mencap is organising a Firewalk at Brighton Marina on Friday night (6-9pm). You’ll be given expert guidance to prepare you for walking over hot embers which reach up to 1234 degF. No previous experience is necessary. There’s a £20 registration fee and you’ll be asked to raise at least £100 in sponsorship. See more on https://www.mencap.org.uk/firewalk
The Emporium in London Road is hosting Seaside Celluloid, a mini film festival, from Friday to Sunday. The festival celebrates Brighton in film and is being run in conjunction with Bijou Electric Empire Forever. Films on show include Mona Lisa, Me Without You and Quadrophenia. See the full programme and book on http://emporiumbrighton.com/
Enjoy an afternoon of high drama, extreme action and breath-taking views from comfort of your seat at the Banff Mountain Film Festival at the Brighton Dome this Saturday 11th April. There are 2 separate programmes, Blue and Red for the matinee and evening shows. Tickets from £14, £15. Details here: http://brightondome.org/event/4810/banff_mountain_film_festival/
Note that the Brighton Vintage & Antiques Market planned for Sunday 12th at the Open Market has been CANCELLED. Read more about that on www.bvam.co.uk
See below for these and more Things To Do ideas over the coming week in Brighton and Hove...
Friday 10th
Mencap Charity Firewalk
@mencap_charity
Brighton Marina is renowned for its waters; this April Mencap are bringing the fire! Challenge yourself by walking on hot embers to raise money for people with a learning disability.
6pm - 9pm, £20
Brighton Marina
BN2 5WB
Limehouse Lizzy vs Livewire AC/DC
@Concorde_2
Tribute bands Limehouse Lizzy and Livewire AC/DC take you on a Rock night to remember as they bring you all the best hits of Thin Lizzy and AC/DC.
6:30pm - 11pm, £20
Concorde 2
Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN
Mona Lisa (1986)
@EmporiumBton
Bijou Electric Empire Forever and Emporium present Mona Lisa at the 'Seaside Celluloid', a film festival weekender celebrating the best films shot and set in Brighton.
8pm, £7.50
Emporium
88 London Road, BN1 4JF
Saturday 11th
Banff Mountain Film Festival
@brightdome
From the world's most prestigious mountain film festival comes two screenings of extraordinary short films, following the expeditions of some of today's most incredible adventurers and more.
7:30pm, £15
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
Westows Fundraising Day
@Rialto_Brighton
Come along with your friends and family and join in with the fun at Westows to raise money for Crohns and Colitis UK.
10:30am - 4pm
Westows School Road Hove
BN3 5HX
Marius Neset
@brightdome
Watch the extraordinary Marius Nest, Norwegian saxophonist and composer who has toured extensively throughout Europe and won several prizes for his music.
8pm, £14
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
Sunday 12th
Brighton Marathon 2015
@BrightonMarathn
The Brighton Marathon, now in its sixth year, promises to be the biggest and best one yet. Get ready for a run around beautiful Brighton whilst raising money for charity.
9am - 5pm
The Grounded Events Company
32 West Street, BN1 2RT
Snapper Jaxx Kid's Club - Rain or Shine
@ChurchillSquare
Put on your wellies and join Snapper Jaxx for their monthly Kid's Club - this month, your little ones can join Jemima Puddle Splosh for a sploshy adventure.
11am - 4pm, free
Churchill Square Shopping Centre
BN1 2RG
Bach & His Legacy - Organ Recital
@StMarysKemptown
St Mary's Kemptown launches this year's summer recital series with a superb concert by organist James Lloyd Thomas featuring works by - and influenced by - Johann Sebastian Bach.
6pm, free
St Mary's Church
61 St James's Street, BN2 1PR
Monday 13th
Community Culture
PCA would like to invite you to an evening of live music, celebrating peace, community and music. We will be hosting Brighton based, up and coming bands and musicians to support our community values both locally and globally.
6pm - 10pm, £4
The Green Door Store
Church Street, BN1 4FQ
The Producers
@TheatreRoyalBTN
Renowned dancer, choreographer and television personality, Louie Spence, will join award winning comedian Jason Manford in the brand new UK Tour of The Producers - a hilarious musical comedy.
7:45pm, £17.90 - £48.90
Theatre Royal Brighton
New Rd, BN1 1SD
Tuesday 14th
Sin & Salvation
@Rialto_Brighton
West End hit-makers the Heather Bros present their brand spanking new musical.
8pm, £10
Rialto Theatre
11 Dyke Road, BN1 3FE
Ghost Lights
@TOMvenue
An evening of solo shows and collaborations with four extraordinary artists as they've never been heard before, with their craft at its rawest and most true.
8:30pm, £12
The Old Market
Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS
Wednesday 15th
Brighton & Hove Jobs Fair
@TheJobFairs
The Jobs Fair is part of a national network of recruitment events that lets candidates and companies meet face to face. If you’re looking for work, or thinking of making a career change The Jobs Fair is well worth a visit.
10am - 2pm, free
The Grand Hotel
97-99 King's Rd, BN1 2FW
Otherworld - Beneath Waves
@brightdome
An inclusive and interactive show designed for all children aged 4+, and children and young people with complex additional needs.
1:30pm, £7
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
Thursday 16th
Tomorrow Will Follow Today Tour
@KomediaBrighton
Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman are proud to announce their album "Tomorrow Will Follow Today", their boldest musical statement to date which they will be touring this spring.
8pm, £12.50
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Flamenco Express
@Brunswickpub
Flamenco Express showcases as many great artists in Britain as possible, as often as possible. Joining La Joaquina and Chris Clavo this month at The Brunswick is one of the most dynamic dancers to arrive in Britain recently, Jesus Olmedo.
8pm, £11
Brunswick Pub
BN3 1JF
