THIS WEEK IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE...
Friday 12th
The Blink Experience: Immersive Sensory Dinners
@theblinkex
An unforgettable immersive feast that will challenge your reality, awaken your senses and open the heart and soul. Expect the unexpected during your meal as our specially trained guides and poetic compere navigate you on a journey and exploration into a bizarre and adventurous world of hilarity, human connection and sensory awakening.
7pm, £55
Stanmer House
Stanmer Park, BN1 9SE
Mind The Gap
@TOMvenue
An evening of high-power classic rock 'n' roll in memory of Justin Gretton. All proceeds from the event to be donated to MIND, the mental health charity. Taking you through everything from AC/DC to ZZ Top, this promises to be one of the best nights out you'll have in 2016, with all proceeds going to a great cause!
7pm, £7.50
The Old Market
Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS
Clive Carroll Live at Komedia
@KomediaBrighton
The testimonials are true, Clive really is one of the most talented guitar players in Britain and has toured with with the likes of Tommy Emmanuel and John Renbourn. He is returning to Brighton once more with support from Tom Hannay.
7:30pm, £12.50
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Saturday 13th
I Am Not Myself These Days
@brightdome
Shockingly direct and heartbreakingly funny, this is the story of one man’s double life in the flashy, trashy New York of the 1990s. Based on Josh Kilmer-Purcell’s bestselling autobiography, I Am Not Myself These Days is a one-man tour de force of mesmerising candour.
7:30pm, £12
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
The Little Shop of Horrors
Showcasing talents in the musical and drama field, where a love stricken man feeds an ever increasing bloodthirsty plant. It looks to be a very entertaining evening. Audrey II seems to be developing well… A Varndean School Production.
1pm, £6
Varndean School
Balfour Road, BN1 6NP
Comedy Club 4 Kids
@KomediaBrighton
Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families but without the rude bits.
2pm, £8.50
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Valentease
@Rialto_Brighton
A night full of entertainment, The Expertease Cabaret will take you on a journey that will leave you wanting more. Expect a roller coaster ride full of Fun, Frolics and Frilly knickers. Treat yourselves this Valentines.
10pm, £15
Rialto Theatre
Dyke Road, BN1 3FE
Sunday 14th
MYMINIDISCO - Valentine's Edition
@KomediaBrighton
A Valentine's twist on the bespoke dance party just for kids. All the usual attractions, free face painting, free healthy snacks, hula hoop show, baby play area and buggie park plus the super sized ghetto blaster, balloons, bubbles and more.
2pm, £8
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra & Melvyn Tan
@brightdome
The Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra are delighted to welcome international pianist Melvyn Tan, who joins us for a suitably romantic Valentine's Day programme under the baton of Conductor Laureate Barry Wordsworth.
2:45pm, £11.50 - £36.50
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
Reeves & Mortimer
@BrightonCentre
A celebration of the first 25 years of professional collaboration. As always with Vic and Bob there will be some up-lifting moments, some musical moments, maybe some magic, several dancing styles, some show of physical strength but always some poignant moments.
7:30pm, £38.75 - £41.50
Brighton Centre
Kings Road, BN1 2GR
Monday 15th
The Snow Maiden
@TheatreRoyalBTN
Based on a traditional folk-tale, set in the snow covered landscape of rural Russia, this seasonal sparkler follows the Snow Maiden as she dances into the human world. Catch this new production in its first UK season.
7:30pm, £24.90 - £44.40
Theatre Royal Brighton
New Rd, BN1 1SD
Tuesday 16th
Young Start-up Talent Brighton & Hove
@YoungStartUpTal
Young Start-up Talent is a community based project whose aims are to help 16-25 year olds with an entrepreneurial flair for business and make their dreams a reality. The 2016 grand showcase will reveal which of our young entrepreneurs will be walking away with the £50k prize fund for Brighton and Hove.
7pm
Marine Parade
BN2 1TB
The Rock House
@carouselartuk
The best and most forward thinking integrated music night in the UK. Featuring great live music, the line up includes Punching Swans, Dancing Rock Queens and more.
7pm, £3
Green Door Store
BN1 4FQ
Wednesday 17th
Stand Up & Slam
@KomediaBrighton
Six phenomenal acts go head to head for your approval as poetry and comedy collide with unexpected and hilarious results. Our resident team captains are joined by the most exciting comedy and poetry acts from around the UK.
8pm, £8
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Radio Foreplay
@Rialto_Brighton
This is a rehearsed reading by Kemptown-based theatre company, Pimpinella Productions, who are fundraising for their upcoming fringe show, 4play, also showing at The Rialto Theatre. A hodge-podge of sketches designed to tickle you in a friendly, but non-obtrusive, way.
8pm, £5
Rialto Theatre
Dyke Road, BN1 3FE
Thursday 18th
Free Business Seminar: 6 Steps to grow Your business in 2016
Step out of your business for a few hours to receive some great ideas on how to increase your business profits by 61% in 6 months, improve efficiency and get a grip on your time management in Brighton.
9am - 12pm, free
The AMEX Stadium
BN1 9BL
Festival Of The Spoken Nerd vs Professor Elemental
@TOMvenue
In a very special one-off show for the Brighton Science Festival, science comedy phenomenon Festival of the Spoken Nerd will join forces with local comedy music hero and Hip Hip emcee, Professor Elemental. Together they're putting the science of Steam into Steampunk.
8pm, £12
The Old Market
Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS
