Our weekly list of what is happening in Brighton and Hove... Friday 28th February to Thursday 6th March.
'I Love To Boogie' with T-Rextasy
If you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you!
7pm, £15
Concorde 2 - Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN
Krater Comedy Club
Eat, drink, watch and laugh as 3 top stand-ups and one of the best MCs on the comedy circuit entertain you.
Please see www.komedia.co.uk/krater for more information including line-ups.
Komedia - 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Lunchtime Concerts
Maltese pianist Maureen Galea will be presenting an enticing programme of piano music including well-loved Schubert Impromptus.
12:30pm-1:15pm, £3.50
Brighton Unitarian Church - New Road, BN1 1UF
One Inch Badge present John Murry
Songs in the key of heartbreak with a Springsteen-like cinematic sweep, from the Mississippi singer songwriter. 'Instant classic' Uncut.
7.30pm, £10 In Advance
Komedia - 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Superheroes Extravaganza Concert
A thrilling evening of the best music for cinematic Superheroes. Bond numbers will be a particular feature in our programme including Skyfall and Diamonds Are Forever. Listen out too for Batman, Robin Hood and Thunderbirds.
7.30pm, free
Roedean Chapel - Roedean School, Roedean Way, BN2 5RQ
The cabin
TV funny-man Barry Cryer comes to Brighton shed with musical comedy partner Ronnie Golden and their touring show - unmissable!
7:30pm, £4
Brighton Steiner School - Roedean Road, BN2 5RA
An Afternoon with Jacqueline Wilson
Join us on Saturday 1st March to for an afternoon with Jacqueline Wilson, hear her speak about her book "Paws & Whiskers"
1.30pm, £3 General Ticket or limited golden ticket £11.99
All Saints Church Hove - Eaton Road, BN3 3QE
Gathering Light: Breaking Form
GATHERING LIGHT: BREAKING FORM is a provocative two-part exhibition by award-winning photographer Clare Park.
Free
The Old Market - Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS
Gremlin’s Rockin’ Stompers
Northern Soul, Ska, Punk, Indie, Rockabilily, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Garage, Glam.
9pm, free
Latest Music Bar - 14-17 Manchester Street, BN2 1TF
Made 4 U Craft Fair
The fair is a place where we hope sellers can make friends and network with likeminded businesses, and buyers can purchase some fantastic unique items at affordable prices.
10am, Free Entry
Central United Reformed Church - Blatchington Road, BN3 3YF
Makers Boutique
Contemporary arts and craft fair.
11am, Free Entry
Brighton Unitarian Church - New Road, BN1 1UF
Near Gone
This heartfelt story of survival is a dramatic reminder of just how fragile life is.
7:30pm, £12/£10
Brighton Dome - Church Street, BN1 1EE
Orbit Ever After
Screening + Panel Discussion.
Lighthouse presents a panel discussion dedicated to the fascinating world of space travel, in celebration of the BAFTA nominated short film, Orbit Ever After.
1:15pm-2:45pm, £4.50-6.50
Duke's at Komedia - 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Soulful Singing
Group singing teacher Mahasukha leads this uplifting harmony workshop with sacred song and heaps of infectious enthusiasm to get your spirits soaring! No experience necessary, just the will to sing. No need to book – just drop in.
11am, £5
Brighton Dome - Church Street, BN1 1EE
SoundCity 2
SoundCity is the city’s music education hub. Join us for the annual showcase of the city’s young musicians.
7:30pm, free, donations on the door
Brighton Dome - Church Street, BN1 1EE
Terry Garoghan: The Man in Slacks
Terry ponders the meaninglessness of middle-age angst and his fatal attraction to the gentleman's clothing of Marks and Sparks.
1pm, £10
Komedia - 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
The Overtones
Saturday Night at the Movies Tour.
7pm, £21.50/£38.50
Brighton Dome - Church Street, BN1 1EE
Tiny Treasures Tabletop
Pre-loved and nearly new baby, toddler and older children’s clothes, book and toy sale.
10am-12 noon, £1 entry, kids free
Stanford Avenue Methodist Church - Stanford Avenue, BN1 6FD
Bent Double
An irreverent night of fun and frolics hosted by if.comedy Best Newcomer 2007 award nominee, and as seen on BBC 2's Mock The Week and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, Zoe Lyons.
7.30pm, £10.50/£8.50 £14 (Nachos Deal)
Komedia - 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra & Pre-Concert Interview
The orchestra ranges across the centuries and continents in a programme of classical, romantic and twentieth century works.
Pre-Concert Interview - 1:45pm, £3, concert 2:45pm, £10-£30
Brighton Dome - Church Street, BN1 1EE
Wine Tasting: 'Dalla Cia', Stellenbosch, South Africa
We'll be tasting and talking through four wines from the Dalla Cia Range, as well as three other unique South African wines.
4pm, £15
Ten Green Bottles - 9 Jubilee Street. BN1 1GE
Herbie Flowers' Jazz Breakfast
Another hearty serving of the special kind of breakfast that gets all the Kool Kats hungry.
11am, £6.50
Brighton Dome - Church Street, BN1 1EE
Preston Manor Wedding Showcase
A chance for anyone planning a wedding to find out more about hiring this charming Edwardian manor house.
Free Admission but please book a place.
Preston Manor - Preston Drove, BN1 6SD
The Magic of Motown
Following a sold out 2012 tour, three Olivier Award winning nominations and over 10 million YouTube hits for 'CheapFlights', Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Liza Pulman celebrate 30 years of Fascinating Aida.
7:30pm, £20.50
Theatre Royal - New Road, BN1 1SD
WitTank present The School
Stars of BBC3’s Live at the Electric invite you into the charmingly warped world of The School. ‘Excellent, inspired and resolutely daft’ Independent
8pm, £12
Komedia - 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Bonobo
Since debuting on Brighton’s Tru Thoughts in 2001, Bonobo has become revered for marrying melodic beauty with cutting-edge bass, electronics and drums, which he performs with full band and stellar vocalists in this live show.
7pm, £21.50
Brighton Dome - Church Street, BN1 1EE
James Maddock
Live music,
8pm doors, £10/£8
Latest Music Bar - 14-17 Manchester Street, BN2 1TF
Liam Williams
An hour of soul-smithied jokes from lyrical anti-lad, Foster’s Best Newcomer Edinburgh Award Nominee, Liam Williams.
8pm, £10
Komedia - 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Noel Coward's
Jenny Seagrove and Sara Crow star as best friends Julia and Jane, in a heavenly new production of Noel Coward's divine comedy classic.
7:45pm, Thu & Sat mats 2:30pm, £15-£29.50
Theatre Royal - New Road, BN1 1SD
Fallen Angels Ruby Wax - Sane New World
The show is based on her critically acclaimed book Sane New World, which helps us understand why we sabotage our sanity with our own thinking.
7:30pm, £17.50/£15
Brighton Dome - Church Street, BN1 1EE
Sick! Festival
SICK! is a ground-breaking new festival exploring the physical, mental and social challenges of life and death and how we survive them (or don’t).
Various Venues, Brighton
Action for Happiness
Action for Happiness is a movement for positive social change. We’re bringing together people from all walks of life who want to play a part in creating a happier society for everyone.
7:30pm, free
Latest Music Bar - 14-17 Manchester Street, BN2 1TF
Dar Williams
A major force on the New England folk scene, her song writing and performing style has been compared to Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez.
7:30pm, £12
Komedia - 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Pull Up The Roots
Luscious and emotive alternative folk; think Bon Iver meets Ani DiFranco.
7:30pm, £14
Komedia - 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra
The six piece band (featuring guitars, mandolin, harmonica, accordion, double bass and drums) play an eclectic mix of Western Swing, Gypsy Jazz, Hokum Blues, Ragtime, Cajun and Country Roots.
8pm doors, £6/£8
Latest Music Bar - 14-17 Manchester Street, BN2 1TF
Delicious
Do you like to dance...? Do you like to play...? Do you want a space to evolve, to explore connection and sensuality with no expectation or judgement…? If so, we have created Juicy just for you!
7pm, £10-£18
The Caribou Rooms - Brunswick Street East, BN3 1AU
Hunt & Darton Pop-Up Cafe and Launch Party!
Starting in Brighton, as part of this year's hub for SICK! Festival the guest waiters, theme days and hosted talks will approach the core themes of the festival, collaborating with medical practitioners, academics, artists and local groups.
Hunt & Darton, Brighton Square, BN1 1HD
Marc Almond & John Harle
Imagine the fog closing in, shadows coiling in murky alleys... London's sinister past is the inspiration behind the new album from Marc Almond and the composer and saxophonist John Harle.
8pm, £16.50/£21.50/£24
Brighton Dome - Church Street, BN1 1EE
The Moon in the Man
The debut showcase performance of ‘The Moon in the Man’. An intimate evening of smokey songs and celestial melody, the meeting point of crooner and choir boy.
8pm doors, £4
Latest Music Bar - 14-17 Manchester Street, BN2 1TF
Vintage fashion at Churchill Square
Between Wednesday 5th March and Thursday 27th March, the clothes, shoes and accessories of Concetta Trotta, an Italian woman who lived in Brighton from 1954 until her death last year, will be on view in Churchill Square.
Churchill Square Shopping Centre - Brighton, BN1 2RG
Weightless
Weightless, in a tongue-in-cheek way questions the ‘weight’ of history, both personal and aesthetic
8pm, £12.50/£10
Brighton Dome - Church Street, BN1 1EE
24th Sussex Beer & Cider Festival
Over 230 specially selected beers available at the 24th Sussex Beer and Cider Festival and an excellent selection of ciders, perries and bottled beers from Britain and abroad.
Please see website for times and prices.
Hove Centre - Norton Road, BN3 4AH
Bad Bad Whiskey + New York Dollies
An all female punk cover band with a difference.
8pm doors, £5
Latest Music Bar - 14-17 Manchester Street, BN2 1TF
Interim Table at La Cave a Fromage with Chefs Chris Bailey and Will Murgatroyed
After the success of last years pop up restaurant we are doing it again. Guests will seated on shared tables amongst the heaving shelves of fine cheese for this great value night.
7.35pm, £40.00 per person menu/£28.00 per person wine flight
La Cave a Fromage - 34 – 35 Western Road, BN3 1AF
The Silencing of Miss Scarlet
Proud Cabaret drops its guests right in the heart of a hard-boiled Murder Mystery every Thursday night.
To book a table call 01273 605789 or email brightonreservations@proud.co.uk
7pm, please contact venue for ticket price.
Proud Cabaret Brighton - 83 St Georges Road, BN2 1EF
The Stranglers - 40th Anniversary Tour
The Stranglers are a pivotal band from those inspirational times and have been acknowledged with their recent BBC Proms appearance at the Royal Albert Hall.
7pm, £24.50
Brighton Dome - Church Street, BN1 1EE
