THIS WEEK IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE:
Friday 13th
I Love 80s Vs I Love 90s
@FunkyfishClub
Lose yourself in the best funk, disco, dance and party anthems of the 80s and 90s at Brighton's legendary nightclub.
10pm, free
Funkyfish Club
BN2 1TL
Collabro
@BrightonCentre
Britain's Got Talent 2014 winners Collabro, joined by runner up Lucy Kay, sing live for their fans on their hotly anticipated 2015 UK tour.
6:30pm, £19.50 - £38.50
Brighton Centre
Kings Road, BN1 2GR
SugarKicks
@Rialto_Brighton
A hedonistic night at the Rialto awaits courtesy of the infamous SugarKicks, bringing you the most creative, quirky, sexy and entertaining artists that Brighton has to offer.
9pm, £15 (£10 advance)
Rialto Theatre
Dyke Road, BN1 3FE
Saturday 14th
Valentine's Ceilidh
@brightdome
Led by the ever popular Sussex Pistols, Brighton's most barnstorming barn dance promises great music, great fun and love in the air this Valentine's weekend.
8pm, £14 (£26 couples)
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
White Mink Electro Swing Speakeasy
@TOMvenue
Expect high production values, cutting edge but accessible music, world-class performers, a fantastic atmosphere and surprises galore at this turbo-charged party.
8pm, £15
The Old Market
Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS
After Dark: Valentease
@Rialto_Brighton
Hosted by Verity Valentine, the people behind Expertease bring you a dazzling display of contemporary vaudeville decadence and down right sexy entertainment in this brand new cabaret, circus and burlesque show.
8pm, £15.50
Rialto Theatre
Dyke Road, BN1 3FE
Sam Bailey
@BrightonCentre
X Factor winner Sam Bailey, following the announcement of the imminent release of her debut album, plans to steal the heart of the nation once more at her winter tour performances.
7:30pm, £27.50 / £29.50
Brighton Centre
Kings Road, BN1 2GR
Sunday 15th
myminidisco Valentine's Ball
@TOMvenue
A spectacular Valentine’s Ball for the little ones (0 - 8 years old), with a glitter and glamor catwalk, face painting, dj booth and more.
2pm - 4:30pm, £8 (non-walkers free)
The Old Market
Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS
Omid Djalili: Iranalamadingdong
@TheatreRoyalBTN
A firm favourite with his legendary stand-up performances, the award-winning Omid Djalili is back on tour with a new show.
8pm, £26.90
Theatre Royal Brighton
New Rd, BN1 1SD
Katherine Jenkins
@brightdome
Cherished as one of Britain’s favourite singers, Welsh mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins's Home Sweet Home tour will see her perform tracks off the new album plus favourites featured throughout her extraordinary career.
7pm, £31.50 - £57
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
Monday 16th
The Sooty Show
@TheatreRoyalBTN
Direct from CITV, Sooty heads into town in a fabulous new show to delight the whole family.
2:30pm - 4:00pm, £16.90
Theatre Royal Brighton
New Rd, BN1 1SD
How Was It For You
@brightdome
Created by Kefi Chadwick and Mark Maughan and specially developed for a preview performance in Brighton, this show explores our individual experiences of intimacy and sex, and how differently we all live them.
7:30pm, £8
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
Tuesday 17th
The Drawing Circus
@TOMvenue
The Drawing Circus bring an ongoing series of sociable drawing extravaganzas to TOM’s Bar at The Old Market. A themed, drop-in, sociable life drawing session for all abilities.
7pm - 10:30pm, £5
The Old Market
Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS
Before You Exit and Christina Grimme
@Concorde_2
Trio Before You Exit and The Voice star Christina Grimme take the stage and perform live at what is sure to be an unforgettable night of amazing music.
7pm - 11pm, £15
Concorde 2
Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN
Wednesday 18th
Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks
@Rialto_Brighton
An award winning comic knockout of a play, telling the hilarious story of a pair of wrestlers.
8pm, £10
Rialto Theatre
Dyke Road, BN1 3FE
Bite-sized learning: Shared Parental Leave
@brightonchamber
This interactive session will benefit anyone who manages people, giving an understanding of Shared Parental Leave, how this affects maternity and paternity leave and other crucial details.
9:30am - 11:30am, £35
The BrightonandHoveJobs.com County Ground
Eaton Rd, BN3 3AN
Thursday 19th
The Nutcracker
@TheatreRoyalBTN
Set to Tchaikovsky’s endearingly popular score, and complete with stunning costumes and sumptuous sets, The Nutcracker is an unmissable delight for all the family.
7:30pm, £11.90 - £42.40
Theatre Royal Brighton
New Rd, BN1 1SD
Brighton Nerd Nite
@KomediaBrighton
Three speakers with nerdish tendencies convey their passions. Wash down morsels of science, medicine, society and nerd culture with your favourite tipple.
8pm, £4
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
