THIS WEEK IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE...
Enjoy carols by candlelight at Blakers Park, Fiveways on Friday night from 6-7pm. You’re asked to bring a candle and your finest singing voice. Mulled wine and sausage rolls will be available from the café. http://www.blakerspark.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/carol-poster-2015_2.jpg
Keep the kids occupied and get a lovely crafty Christmas tree at the same time with a festive workshop at Hove Museum and Art Gallery in New Church Road, Hove. Children aged 4-12 can make their own Christmas trees and take it home afterwards. It’s happening on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday from 10.30am-12. You don’t need to book – just drop in. It’s £2 a child. Find out more on http://brightonmuseums.org.uk/discover/events/event/christmas-tree-craft/ .
Feeling LUCKY this Christmas? There are £799 worth of fabulous prizes to be won in this generous prize-draw competition by local businesses James Ross Jewellers, Bikram Yoga Brighton, Seven Cellars Wine Shop and Miss Beans Cakes. Ends 20th December, JIT for an extra special Christmas. Enter here https://goo.gl/jWQRmH
If you have too many unwanted things and want to make room for new, check out brilliant event idea "De-clutter for Christmas" which will be held on Saturday 19th at the Cocoon Healing Arts Centre in the centre of Brighton. There will be musical entertainment & free refreshments and your unwanted goods will go to the home-less in the city - a win-win scenario! From 11:00-17:00, details here https://goo.gl/8IAVb3
Celebrate the Winter Solstice on December 21 with the annual Burning the Clocks. This uplifting annual event starts with a children’s lantern parade at 6.30pm and ends with a firework display on the beach by Madeira Drive. Read more on http://www.samesky.co.uk/events/burning-the-clocks.
Day by day suggestions this week...
Friday 18th
Street Diner
@StreetDiner
Street Diner is Brighton’s hottest weekly street food market, bringing the UK’s street food scene to the streets of BN1. Every week the public can fill up on mouth-watering menus from traders serving some of the word’s most popular dishes.
11am - 3pm
Brighthelm Centre
North Road, BN1 1YD
African Night Fever Presents: Grupo Lokito
@ropetackleart
African Night Fever present a joyous blend of Kinshasa and Havana, with the incredible Grupo Lokito performing uplifting Congolese soukous and Cuban rhythms. This special evening will also feature African Night Fever DJs and authentic Afro-Caribbean food.
8pm, £15 (£12.50 advance)
Ropetackle Arts Centre
BN43 5EG
The Rocky Horror Show
@TheatreRoyalBTN
The world's favourite rock 'n' roll musical is back by popular demand to thrill you once again with its frothy fun and naughty moments! Following over 40 years of worldwide productions, Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party.
5:30pm, £14.90 - £55.40
Theatre Royal Brighton
New Rd, BN1 1SD
Saturday 19th
De-clutter for Christmas
@CocoonBrighton
De-clutter your home and your mind ready for the excess of Christmas at "De-clutter for Christmas", and help homeless people in the local area. There will also be a introductory yoga session and a talk on the health benefits of fasting.
11am, free
Cocoon Healing Arts Centre
20-22 Gloucester Plac, BN1 4AA
Peter Pandemonium
@WoodingdeanPlay
The Woodingdean Players perform their first ever show, bringing their own style into the classic tale of Peter Pan - the tale of a boy who had no intention whatsoever of growing up.
5:30pm, £6
Woodingdean Scout Hut
Parish Lane, BN2 6DU
Flown
@brightdome
Packed with thrills, laughs, extraordinary feats and fantastic live music, a stunning troupe of acrobats, aerialists, daredevil stuntmen and musicians will put on a jaw-dropping spectacle just for you.
7:30pm, £10+
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
Richard Durrant: Candlelit Christmas Concert
@ropetackleart
Enjoy the evocative and wintry sounds of early music from Christian, pagan, and folk traditions as well as many wonderfully distinctive Durrant originals. This is a show of surprises and midwinter charm.
8pm, £16
Ropetackle Arts Centre
BN43 5EG
Sunday 20th
The Christmas Sisters
@EmporiumBton
A delightfully well pitched 40 minute children’s show, looking at different festivals from around the world. The emphasis is on celebration rather than religion. The Christmas Sisters aims to inspire and entertain children with fun and laughs from beginning to end.
10:30am, £5 / £7
Emporium Brighton
88 London Road, BN1 4JF
Pitschi: The Kitten with Dreams
@KomediaBrighton
Delightful puppets, beautiful animation, some gentle enjoyable participation for everyone - come and enjoy this touching tale full of good humour, adventure, live music and song.
11am, £8.50
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Jack & The Beanstalk
@ropetackleart
From the producers of our previous sell-out pantomimes Sleeping Beauty and Aladdin comes the mighty magical timeless classic Jack & The Beanstalk. A giant of a pantomime featuring magic, mystery, puppets, a stellar cast, and a hilarious and engaging story.
7pm, £10 / £12
Ropetackle Arts Centre
BN43 5EG
Monday 21st
Burning the Clocks
@Burningtheclock
Burning the Clocks is a unique community event in which local people make their own paper and willow lanterns. After carrying them through the city in a lantern parade they pass them into the fire on Brighton beach, then a dazzling fire show is set in motion.
6:30pm, free
Madeira Drive
BN2 1PS
The Cat in the Hat
@WorthingTheatre
Dr Seuss's famous tale Cat in the Hat comes to Worthing. Expect mischief, towering hats and lots of fun in this family feel good colourful and vibrant show this Christmas.
2pm, £12.50
Connaught Theatre
BN11 1LG
Tuesday 22nd
OldPlay
@Rialto_Brighton
The name of the band, OldPlay, reflects the retro nature of its set list – songs that are well known to the baby boomer generation. Come dance to the hits of the sixties and seventies.
8pm, £5
Rialto Theatre
Dyke Road, BN1 3FE
Nick Andrews and Friends
An hour of beautiful Christmas music, set in the intimate venue of Brighton Unitarian Church. Retiring collection in aid of the Martlets.
7pm, £3
Brighton Unitarian Church
New Road, BN1 1UF
Wednesday 23rd
Absolute Bowie
@Concorde_2
Absolute Bowie returns to Brighton for a Christmas Special show. The band will performing all the classic Bowie songs from the Ziggy Stardust era right through to the Thin White Duke eras as well as some new numbers.
7pm - 11pm, £16
Concorde 2
Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN
A Christmas Carol
A new venue in East Brighton hosts a classic tale for all the family this Christmas. Join tightfisted, money-grabbing Scrooge as he journeys through Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' with candles, mince pies, mulled wine, carols and some ghostly goings-on.
6pm, £6 - £10
The Spire
St. Mark’s Chapel, BN2 5JN
Thursday 24th
Merry Christmas Eve!
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