THIS WEEK IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE...
Friday 22nd
I Love 80s Vs I Love 90s
@FunkyfishClub
Great tunes, free entry and awesome drink deals at the legendary Funkyfish Club with two rooms and two bars. Expect Funk, Dance, UK Garage, Pop, RnB and more as you are transported back to the days of bad haircuts and first kisses.
10pm, free
Funkyfish Club
19 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL
Rock 'n' Roll Paradise
@TheatreRoyalBTN
Now in its 5th year on the road, this incredibly talented cast brings you the show that never happened in the golden era of rock and roll, but delivered with all the flair of a 21st century live concert.
7:45pm, £26.15
Theatre Royal Brighton
New Rd, BN1 1SD
Cartooning for Communicators: The 1-Day Workshop
@MartinShovel
Learn how to think like a cartoonist - and discover how visual thinking can breathe new life into the way you communicate. A workshop for people who have to speak, teach, write and present as part of the work they do.
9:30am - 4:30pm, £495
Jurys Inn
101 Stroudley Road, BN1 4DJ
Saturday 23rd
Albion vs Huddersfield Town A.F.C.
@OfficialBHAFC
Huddersfield Town A.F.C. come to town to face Brighton at the American Express Community Stadium.
3pm, varied
American Express Community Stadium
Village Way, BN1 9BL
Saxon
@TOMvenue
Join the uncompromising vanguards of metal for a night of melodic-yet-classically heavy music. With Sacrifice they filled your heads with heavy metal thunder, and now Saxon want nothing more than to crush them with their very own, hand-crafted, not-safe-for-children brand new album, Battering Ram.
7:30pm, £26
The Old Market
Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS
Stop Press! Album Fundraiser
@KomediaBrighton
Stop Press! are a 5 piece reggae/ska/indie band who use their influences to create an inventive blend of contemporary summer vibes. Ahead of their first album launch in summer 2016, they are hosting an exciting exclusive showcase at Komedia.
7pm, £7
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Off the Cuff & Friends
@OtherplaceBTN
Off the Cuff & Friends sees the Brighton troupe bringing together some of their favourite fellow performers from the UK's buzzing improvised comedy scene, for an eclectic night of spontaneous entertainment all based on audience suggestions.
7:30pm, £8.50
Otherplace at The Basement
24 Kensington Street, BN1 4AJ
Sunday 24th
The Sundae Club
@KomediaBrighton
Sundae Club returns to Komedia with a new format. Book to see a theatre show followed by a craft workshop or vise versa with a picnic sandwiched in between (bring a packed lunch). Finish off the event with a live band! A perfect day of family fun.
11am, £7
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Royal College of Music Wind Ensemble
@brightdome
Hand-picked senior students of the Royal College of Music come together to perform one of the monumental yet rarely-heard works of the chamber music repertoire. Hear classics from Mozart, Beethoven and more.
11am, £18.50
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
Monday 25th
The Mousetrap
@TheatreRoyalBTN
In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner. Now the 60th anniversary production is back by popular demand following a record breaking sell out tour.
7:45pm, £16.40 - £39.40
Theatre Royal Brighton
New Rd, BN1 1SD
An Evening With Steven Wilson
@brightdome
The multi-instrumentalist, Grammy nominee, and producer, Steven Wilson has created an incredible body of work, from his four solo albums through to his origins as Porcupine Tree, and multiple side projects.
7:45pm, £24 - £34
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
Tuesday 26th
Major Developments, January 2016
@brightonchamber
At this event we will explore three developments: The Royal Pavilion Estate Masterplan, Brighton Seafront regeneration and Moshimo's skylight. Take the opportunity to question those behind the schemes and discover first hand the implications and opportunities these developments will present for Brighton businesses.
4pm - 6pm, £10
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
The Sirkis/Bialas International Quartet
@ropetackleart
With an emphasis on band interaction and joyful playing, the quartet celebrate a wide range of musical influences from contemporary classical to Polish folk, and South Indian to Middle Eastern music. Expect soulful melodies, atmospheric sounds, ethnic grooves, electro-acoustic jazz, and an array of unique instruments and original sound effects.
8pm, £13
Ropetackle Arts Centre
BN43 5EG
Wednesday 27th
Dynamo
@BrightonCentre
Seeing is Believing. Due to high demand, following the announcement last year that beloved magician Dynamo would be embarking on his first ever live tour, it has now been confirmed that the run has been extended into 2016 and will include Brighton.
7pm, £36.25+
Brighton Centre
Kings Road, BN1 2GR
Crystal's Vardo
@Rialto_Brighton
Crystal’s Vardo was written in response to the continued problems of discrimination and bullying faced by young Travellers. The play focuses on Crystal, a young Gypsy girl who has been bullied at school. The play explores the rich history and culture of Gypsies and Travellers to raise awareness and improve understanding of the Travelling community.
7:30pm, £7
Rialto Theatre
Dyke Road, BN1 3FE
Thursday 28th
Chamber Spotlight Supper at Silo
@brightonchamber
In conversation with Jacky Misson, Alan Margetts of The Kitchen Store talks about growing a small business into a regional retailer and the challenges managing that growth whilst trying to remove himself from the day-to-day running.
6pm, £25
Silo
39 Upper Gardner Street, BN1 4AN
Band Night: Secret Silk Society & Escapades
@Rialto_Brighton
The Secret Silk Society and Escapades are the finest indie bands Brighton has to offer fusing big beats, sweeping melodies and singalong choruses in an energetic live show.
8pm, £5
Rialto Theatre
Dyke Road, BN1 3FE
