THIS WEEK IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE...
It’s PADDLE Round the Pier weekend! This iconic event is taking place on Hove Lawns (and Hove sea….) on Saturday and Sunday. There will be music, sandcastle competitions, a dog show, beach fitness, land paddling, food and loads more. The main event takes place on Sunday at 2pm when participants attempt to paddle round the old West pier on just about anything that floats. Find out more on www.paddleroundthepier.com
Leave an on-line review for PADDLE (or another loved business or event) and you will be entered in a prize draw to win a FITBIT Wristband (worth £79) & other cool prizes. It will only take a few minutes and the odds of getting a prize at this point are approx 1 in 10! See Competition Details & Prizes in HERE.
Enjoy stand-up comedy on Friday night at the Brighton Open Air Theatre (B.O.A.T) when you’ll be able to see the likes of Tim Vine, Shane Richie and Jo Neary. On Saturday, the theatre plays host to Australian acrobats Head First, with both a matinee and evening performance. More on www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk
Celebrate American Independence Day – well, weekend – from Friday through to Sunday at the Stanmer House Beer Festival. You can enjoy music, a themed barbecue, real ale (of course) and fruity ciders. It’s a family event so there will be plenty for those too young to enjoy a beer. Read more about the event, which is free to enter, on www.stanmerhouse.co.uk
If you love magic, Queen’s Park is the place to be on Saturday, with an outdoors production of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. With illusions designed by Paul Daniels, and the promise that the show involves a lot of water, it’s going to be a lively evening. Bring a picnic, cushions and, by the sounds of things, a towel. To find out more and book tickets, visit www.fqpbrighton.net/3432/magic-in-the-park-saturday-4-july-2015/
See more suggested things to do this week here...
Friday 3rd
Richard Durrant: Shoreham To The Isle Of Skye
@ropetackleart
Fresh from another cycling adventure, virtuoso guitarist Richard Durrant performs the extraordinary finale to his ‘Bach On A Bike’ tour at Ropetackle.
7:30pm, £15
Ropetackle Arts Centre
BN43 5EG
Sussex Sharks vs Kent Spitfires
@SussexCCC
Support the Sussex Sharks in their quest for NatWest T20 Blast glory this year and watch Australian superstar, George Bailey, in action as a Shark.
7pm, £20+
Sussex County Cricket Club
Eaton Road, BN3 3AN
Creative Hub: Inspiration
@brightonchamber
At Creative Hub creative businesses meet, talk, share, inspire, be inspired, listen, review and discuss in an open and inclusive environment.
10am - 12pm, £10
95 Western Road
BN1 2LB
Saturday 4th
Paddle Round The Pier
@PRTP
Paddle Round The Pier is the world’s biggest free beach and watersports festival, featuring the very best in water, street & urban sports, live music, kids’ entertainment, ‘have a go’ opportunities and much, much more.
all day, free
Kingsway
BN3 2JD
African Night Fever: Namvula
@ropetackleart
African Night Fever presents the spectacular Namvula, fusing the folk and urban traditions of her Zambian homeland with her Scottish roots.
8pm, £10
Ropetackle Arts Centre
BN43 5EG
Race for Life and Brighton Pretty Muddy
Up the challenge and declare war on cancer by taking part in a Race for Life 2015 5k or 10k event.
9am - 2pm
Stanmer Park
BN1 9SE
Sunday 5th
Grease Scratch Choir
@brightdome
Lorraine Bowen gives you tips and tricks to improve your Grease Lightning vocal talents. Reading music not required.
11am, £25
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
Brighton Connections concert
Brighton Philharmonic & Friends present a concert of chamber music with Jeremy Young (piano) featuring the work of local composer Frank Bridge & Haydn.
5pm, £15
Brighton Unitarian Church
BN1 1UF
Jazz Breakfast With Mike Hatchard
@ropetackleart
A delightful Sunday morning Jazz Breakfast with Mike Hatchard joined by sax legend Alan Barnes.
11am, £9
Ropetackle Arts Centre
BN43 5EG
Monday 6th
Summer Organ Showcase
@brightdome
Enjoy a scorching selection of music performed on Brighton Dome’s great theatre organ with organist Michael Maine.
3pm, £8
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
TOM’s Edinburgh Comedy Previews 2015
@TOMvenue
Pat Cahill & Stephen Bailey: Acclaimed and upcoming acts present the best of their new material.
8pm, free
The Old Market
Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS
Tuesday 7th
The Jungle Book
@EmporiumBton
Mowgli is abandoned, raised by Wolves and taught the laws of The Jungle by Baloo, The Bear but soon this life is shattered as Shere Khan the tiger returns to kill the man-cub.
7:30pm, £12
Emporium
88 London Road, BN1 4JF
Judy - The Songbook of Judy Garland
@TheatreRoyalBTN
A breathtaking show highlighting the legendary life and career of Miss Judy Garland. This show is the only officially recognised Judy Garland show in the world today.
7:45pm, £12.90 - £38.90
Theatre Royal Brighton
New Rd, BN1 1SD
Wednesday 8th
Comedy Double Bill
@KomediaBrighton
Danny Ward and Mark Simmons present their hilarious new shows St Vitus' Dance and Laugh Yourself Thin.
7:30pm, £8
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Thursday 9th
On Before
@brightdome
On Before builds on Carlos Acosta's astonishing dance vision and features collaborations with major UK and international dance stars.
7:30pm, £27/£37/£42
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
A Night For Nepal
@TOMvenue
An amazing event to raise money for a worthy cause, hosted by Dolly Rocket, with an incredible line-up of music, cabaret and burlesque acts.
7:30pm, £10
The Old Market
Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS
