THIS WEEK IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE...
Friday 17th
Brighton & Hove Independent Business Awards
@BrightonIndy
The Brighton & Hove Independent Business Awards celebrate business excellence within the circulation of the Brighton & Hove Independent newspaper. This is the award's first year and dedicated to recognising, rewarding and celebrating local businesses.
6:30pm, £76.79
Village Way
BN1 9BL
Street Diner at the Brighthelm Garden
@StreetDiner
Brighton’s favorite street food is served every Friday in Brighthelms's garden. Expect a mouth-watering cook up from traders serving some of the world's most popular dishes.
11am - 3pm, free
Brighthelm Garden
Queens Road, BN1 1YD
Only in Brighton
@brightontour
A walking tour celebrating all that's peculiar to Brighton. What makes Brighton unique? Beach pebbles...fairytale palace...eccentrics...LGBT life...graffiti...Regency architecture...the feeling you're somewhere a bit different? Come and celebrate all that's peculiar to the city in this 90-minute fact-filled and tongue-in-cheek walking tour.
7pm, £8
Meet outside Royal Pavilion Shop
4 Pavilion Buildings, BN1 1EE
Saturday 18th
Takepart Festival 2016
@SportActivityBH
The Family Day at the Takepart Festival is a great place to get to try out many sports and outdoor activities. This event can help parents to find opportunities for their children, young people or the their whole family to enjoy getting active together.
12pm, free
The Level
Union Road, BN1
Shakespeare In A Day
@BOATheatre
Following the success last year's 'in a day' Cymbeline, Droll and Folly Theatre return to the Brighton Open Air Theatre to bring a Shakespeare play from the page to the stage in one day.
7pm, £5/8
Brighton Open Air Theatre
Dyke Road Park, BN3 6EH
Wellbeing Workshop for Women
This two hour workshop may be attended as a one off experience to ensure it is your cup of tea or the first of a course of eight classes carefully and intuitively created to support women in connecting with their sensual and sexual nature, bringing a sense of juicy freshness and creativity to both our inner and external world.
4pm, £20
New Fit Studio
24-25 York Place, BN1 4GU
Brighton Whisky Festival
@brightdome
Undoubtedly the biggest whisky event on the South Coast. With loads of whisky to taste, plenty of great people to talk to and more fun than you can shake a dram at, what's not to like?
12pm, £40
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
Sunday 19th
A-M-I
@KomediaBrighton
After a lengthy break, A-M-I make their long awaited hometown return, with their energetic brand of punk-infused, in your face rock. Raw and loud, expect the unexpected. All in all a quality, eclectic mix and one certainly not to be missed.
7:30pm, £5
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
London To Brighton Bike Ride
@TheBHF
Be part of our legendary bike ride from London to Brighton. Leave the buzz of the city behind you and cycle through country lanes, descending into a triumphant finish by the sea. Enjoy the electric atmosphere and support along the route, as you help us ride all over heart disease.
all day, £18+
London to Brighton
BTUK Brighton Beach Tennis Tournament
@beachtennisuk
A range of doubles tournaments for men, women and mixed teams. Enjoy an exciting day of athletic activity in the sun on the iconic Brighton beachfront. All abilities welcome.
9am
Brighton Sand Court
King's Road Arches, BN1 2FN
Monday 20th
Head Happy
@Rialto_Brighton
A stand up comedy night raising money in aid of mental health. Support a great cause that hits very close to home, mixing the dark side of mental health issues with some amazing acts.
8pm, £5
Rialto Theatre
Dyke Road, BN1 3FE
Brighton Chamber AGM, Networking Supper and Pub Quiz
@brightonchamber
Join us for a Networking Supper, a Brighton-based Quiz and this year’s Chamber AGM at The Nightingale Room on Monday 20 June. After dinner, there’ll be a Chamber Quiz, so you can test your knowledge of Brighton: films, food and more.
5:45pm, £22
The Nightingale Room
29-30 Surrey Street, BN1 3PA
Tuesday 21st
Summer Afternoon Racing
@BrightonRace
Enjoy seven thrilling races with stunning sea views over Brighton and the South Downs! Plus, enjoy a three-course lunch at the Silks Restaurant, ideally situated at the heart of the action, ideal for small groups or individuals who like an upbeat atmosphere.
12pm, £11+ (under 18s free)
Brighton Racecourse
Freshfield Rd, BN2 9XZ
Bite-sized learning: Performance, appraisals and development
@brightonchamber
Explore how busy managers can keep track of people’s performance and help employees develop their skills at this business workshop, in ways that work for the individual, as well as reducing the risks of fire-fighting problems along the way.
9:30am - 11:30am, £39/49
The 1st Central County Ground
Eaton Rd, BN3 3AN
Wednesday 22nd
Lament for Lorca
@Rialto_Brighton
Flamenco Dance company 'Cancion Gitana' have created a dramatic re-telling of Lorca's extraordinary life and tragic death, his friendships with Bunuel, Dali and Picasso and his fascination with Flamenco.
8pm, £12.50/£15
Rialto Theatre
Dyke Road, BN1 3FE
Brighton to Brighton Bike Ride
@StarrTrust
Why not cycle from Brighton, Cornwall to Brighton, East Sussex and use your pedal power to champion young people? Taking place between 22nd and 26th June 2016, you don't need to be Bradley Wiggins but you do need to be able to turn some wheels!
9am, £380 (costs refunded the more money raised)
Goldstone Business Centre
BN3 3RJ
Thursday 23rd
Festival of Music and Arts
‘live@hangleton’ brings you the vibrancy of the local musical and artistic talent that they have showcased over the past two years, bringing you an eclectic mix of genres for everyone to enjoy. The Festival starts on Thursday 23rd June with a superb classical concert of music and voice.
7:30pm, £10
St. Helen's Church and Hall
Hangleton Way, BN3 8ER
Sid
@Rialto_Brighton
Life shouldn’t be this hard, but for Craig nothing seems easy. He’s a loose cannon. A man alone. Almost alone. He’s got a mate. He’s got Sid Vicious. In this new 50 minute one-man play by Leon Fleming we explore the true nature of hero worship.
7:30pm, £12
Rialto Theatre
Dyke Road, BN1 3FE
