What's Happening in Brighton & Hove - Week of Friday 29th April - Thursday 5th May
26th April 2016
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THIS WEEK IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE...

 

Friday 29th

 

Girls with Balls
@Rialto_Brighton
This new play is inspired by real-life events from 1921 when the Football Association banned women from playing at affiliated grounds. Tackling football and feminism head on, Girls with Balls takes a bold look at women, men and the beautiful game.
7:30pm, £12.50
Rialto Theatre
Dyke Road, BN1 3FE

 

Free Tutoring with IntoUniversity
@IntoUniversity
Calling all 16 to 18 year olds! Get free one-to-one tutoring, support and advice from IntoUniversity. Receive advice and support with applying to university, writing UCAS personal statements, coursework, revision techniques, and discussing your future options, work experience, interview preparation and CV writing. 
3:30pm - 5pm, free
St Andrew's Church Hall
BN2 4TA

 

The Railing Stains Rock n Roll Circus
@FunkyfishClub
One night, two bands and a handful burlesque dancers. Back by popular demand, the Railing Stains are ready to bring you a night of pure Rolling Stones rock n roll debauchery. The only Railing Stains show in Brighton this year. 
8:30pm, £15 (£9 advance)
Funkyfish Club
19 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL

 

 

Saturday 30th

 

Foodies Festival
@foodiesfestival
A celebration of fine food and drink in a beautiful outdoor setting. See Michelin-starred and top chefs cooking live, dine out at pop-up restaurant tents, take the kids along to the Childrens Cookery Theatre and sample tasty treats from artisan producers. A fabulous, fun day out for all food lovers.
11am - 8pm, £13 (under 12s free)
Kingsway
Hove Lawns, BN3 2JD

 

Brighton Tattoo Convention
@BrightonCentre
One of Europe’s leading tattoo gatherings, you can be sure to find Brighton BTC in the diaries of the worlds greatest tattoo artists. A mecca for everyone from serious collectors to admiring fist timers, the Brighton Tattoo Convention attracts visitors from around the globe to this iconic seaside town.
11am, £25
Brighton Centre
Kings Road, BN1 2GR

 

Hundred Watt Club
@TOMvenue
Hundred Watt Club is over the moon to be returning to The Old Market with another of its sizzling burlesque and cabaret events. Come along for a real vintage inspired dress-up and sit-down show, inspired by the glorious heydays of variety entertainment, and fused with a zingy contemporary twist.
8pm, £15
The Old Market
Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS

 

Pop-up Opera present The Capuletus & Montagues
@PopupOperaUK
Experience the most tragic love story of all time. Bellini's classic bel-canto opera is brought to life in an intense chamber production by the critically acclaimed Pop-Up Opera, sung in Italian with English captions.
7pm, £15
The Spire
Eastern Road, BN2 5JN

 

 

Sunday 1st

 

Jazz Breakfast With Mike Hatchard
@ropetackleart
May’s Jazz Breakfast is a nod towards soul with Gordon Mark Webber, the man with the world’s biggest voice, as well as Francesca Payne, Nana Tsiboe and Mark Ramsden. A toe-tappingly fantastic way to see in the summer.
11am, £10
Ropetackle Arts Centre
BN43 5EG

  

Historic Commercial Vehicle Run
Come and witness the spectacular HCV Run. The day in Brighton is about getting there, showing off one's vehicle, and waiting for the judges' inspection. There are lots of prizes, trophies, and cups to be competed for each year.
9am onwards
London to Brighton

 

 

 

Monday 2nd

 

BAM! Brighton Art Market
@BrighthelmURC
We discover a space where street artists mingle with photographers, jewelers, painters, illustrators and 3D makers. Besides that, you can drop into spray painting workshops or join some spoken word and musical entertainment.
9am - 6:30pm, £26.94
Brighthelm Centre
North Road, BN1 1YD

 

Carradine's Cockney Singalong
@EmporiumBton
Join Tom Carradine, appropriately moustachioed and bowler-hatted, for a regular cockney sing-a-long set to the backdrop of 88 London Road's café-bar.
8pm, £5
Emporium Brighton
88 London Road, BN1 4JF

 

 

Tuesday 3rd

 

UB40
@BrightonCentre
UB40’s three founding members will be making a triumphant return to UK shores having wowed audiences stateside with a massive North American tour, performing classic hits and gems from their seminal albums’ Labour Of Love Parts I & II’.
7pm, £35
Brighton Centre
Kings Road, BN1 2GR

 

Southern Project Management Network
@prjctguru
A great opportunity to learn from your peers and to build your PM support network. These friendly Tuesday evening events begin by voting for the discussion topics and then follow this up with a lively discussion on a variety of project management topics. We also have guest speakers sharing their experience.
Alcampo Lounge
84-86 London Road, BN1 4JF

 

 

Wednesday 4th

 

Bite-sized Learning: Stand and Deliver- Pitching and Presentation Skills
@brightonchamber
This workshop, led by Steve Bustin, is designed to give you the confidence you need to make an impact. You’ll learn how to structure any presentation, bring it to life for your audience and get the results you want.
9:30am - 11:30am, £39/£49
The Nightingale Room
29-30 Surrey Street, BN1 3PA

 

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
@ropetackleart
One of cinema’s truly legendary franchises finally returns with the eagerly-awaited ‘Episode VII’, which sees a new generation of heroes fighting for the freedom of the galaxy. May the force be with you!
6pm, £5
Ropetackle Arts Centre
BN43 5EG

  

 

Thursday 5th

 

Myra
@Rialto_Brighton
“I was a normal human being for 18 years before I met Ian”. Few have attracted such notoriety or public loathing as the Moors murderers. From her prison cell, Myra decides to reveal her story to a world that might not wish to listen.
8:45pm, £9
Rialto Theatre
Dyke Road, BN1 3FE

 

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@Rialto_Brighton
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10pm, £12
Rialto Theatre
Dyke Road, BN1 3FE

 

 

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