Featured Events in Portsmouth in October, 2024 (Continuously Updated)

Experience an evening of captivating music at Coco Phono Presents: Cover Stories with Bill Smith in Portsmouth. The event will take place at the renowned Aspex Portsmouth on October 19, 2024. Immerse yourself in a night filled with soulful melodies and engaging performances by Bill Smith. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enjoy live music in the heart of Portsmouth.

Get ready to groove! Join us for an unforgettable night of Funk, Soul & Disco @ The Fort. We're bringing the party to The Portsmouth Distillery Co. for a night filled with funky beats and soulful tunes. Let the music move you as you dance the night away and get your funk on! Tunes by DJ Tubbs and there will be food available on the night. Don't miss out on this epic event that will have you feeling the rhythm all night long. See you there! Information Source: The Portsmouth Distillery Co. | eventbrite

Do you have a bike that needs a fix or just some care and attention? We'll guide you through the skills you'll need to get your bike out on the road, running smoothly and in tip-top condition. We want to make cycling more accessible and affordable for all Portsmouth residents. Working with the team of experienced mechanics from Southsea Cycles, we aim to teach you the basics of cycle maintenance so that you can make simple repairs at home. These informal, hands-on workshops are suitable for adults of all ages and abilities. During the workshops you'll learn a range of techniques, from fixing a puncture to aligning your wheels. At each session you'll discover what equipment you'll need to make repairs and how to use tools you may already have at home. The flexible workshops will last for two hours and can be booked as a course of five sessions or mixed and matched as stand-alone units to fit with your schedule. Sessions are held on Wednesday mornings at St Michael's Church, Paulsgrove. Please note that you will need to bring your own bike to the session with you. 23 October - City cycling 101: Ride safe and keep your bike secure. Learn how to make emergency roadside repairs, fix a puncture, repair a broken chain and replace brake pads. 30 October - Cycle maintenance basics: Discover how to safely M-check (bike maintenance check) your bike, as well as maintaining your gears and brakes. 6 November - Fix up, ride sharp:This workshop will take you into a more detailed M-check, plus you'll learn about gear tuning and drivetrain repair. 13 November - Stopping power: Learn how to tune and repair cycle brakes and diagnose brake problems. 20 November - Straighten Up! Straighten your bike wheel for a smooth and safe ride. Information Source: Portsmouth City Council | eventbrite

These workshops are for musicians that already know how to play thier intruments, but want to learn to jam with others! They are run by Nathan and Ryan Hill, collective known as the Hill Brothers. Each Jam session is one hour along and the following instruments will be provided. Drums, Bass Guitar, 2 x Guitars, Keyboards and a mircphone for a vocalist. When selecting tickets please choose which instrument you will be playing, this will allow us to make sure we have the right amount of instrument for a jam session. Information Source: Casemates Studios & Cafe | eventbrite

Do you have a bike that needs a fix or just some care and attention? We'll guide you through the skills you'll need to get your bike out on the road, running smoothly and in tip-top condition. We want to make cycling more accessible and affordable for all Portsmouth residents. Working with the team of experienced mechanics from Southsea Cycles, we aim to teach you the basics of cycle maintenance so that you can make simple repairs at home. These informal, hands-on workshops are suitable for adults of all ages and abilities. During the workshops you'll learn a range of techniques, from fixing a puncture to aligning your wheels. At each session you'll discover what equipment you'll need to make repairs and how to use tools you may already have at home. The flexible workshops will last for two hours and can be booked as a course of five sessions or mixed and matched as stand-alone units to fit with your schedule. Sessions are held on Wednesday mornings at St Michael's Church, Paulsgrove. Please note that you will need to bring your own bike to the session with you. Each session will cover a specific topic. City cycling 101: Ride safe and keep your bike secure. Learn how to make emergency roadside repairs, fix a puncture, repair a broken chain and replace brake pads. Cycle maintenance basics: Discover how to safely M-check (bike maintenance check) your bike, as well as maintaining your gears and brakes. Fix up, ride sharp. This workshop will take you into a more detailed M-check, plus you'll learn about gear tuning and drivetrain repair. Stopping power. Learn how to tune and repair cycle brakes and diagnose brake problems. Straighten Up! Straighten your bike wheel for a smooth and safe ride. Information Source: Portsmouth City Council | eventbrite

Witness an extraordinary event as Great live bands from all over convene at Tom's bash 24 to support local community projects in Portsmouth. This charitable gathering will take place at the esteemed D-Day Memorial Hall on Priory Road, Portsmouth, PO17 6ED, on October 5, 2024. Your attendance at this remarkable event can be secured for a ticket price of just £16.96. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy outstanding music while contributing to meaningful causes in your community.

The Southsea Badminton Club: Big Night Out will celebrate a year of competitive play as well as recognising those who have best developed and shown commitment to our club in the End of Season Awards. We'll enterain with a fun quiz night hosted by committee and nominated members. We'll also elect the future of the club in our Annual General Meeting, approve our constitution and answer any burning questions from the membership too. If you'd like to stand for the Committee, please visit our website to find out how you might become a member of the Committee. It'll be a night of fun plus, dinner is on us! (In the form of pizza - please let us know dietary requirements when you book). You can also bring your own snacks and drinks, alcoholic and soft, on the night too. If you've got any questions, just let us know. Information Source: Southsea Badminton Club | eventbrite

Experience the joy of spontaneous creativity at the upcoming Improv Drop-In Class in Portsmouth. Held at Milton Village Hall on 182 Milton Rd, Portsmouth, PO4 8PR, this event is scheduled for October 5, 2024. Join in for an entertaining and interactive session where participants can enhance their improvisational skills in a supportive environment. The ticket price for this unique opportunity is just £10. Don't miss out on this chance to unleash your creativity and connect with others through the art of improvisation.

Join us for an afternoon of phototalks at Aspex Portsmouth with photographers Kirsty Mackay and Kelly O’Brien. Both talks will have a Q&A section to ask the artists questions about their practice.Drinks and refreshments will be available to purchase throughout the night. This event is curated by Pompey Darkoom as part of Photo Fringe 2024 and supported by Aspex Portsmouth and Photoworks UK. About the speakers Kirsty Mackay was born Glasgow and grew up in a working-class tenement block in the city. Her experience underpins her approach to photography, both in terms of the topics she chooses and her approaches to them. Shooting portraits and documentary images, Mackay tackles poverty without demonising or patronising the people who face it. Visit Kirsty's website here Kelly O’Brien is an artist, researcher, and educator, originally from Derby. She was raised on state benefits in a council house by her single mother and collaborator, within a vibrant Irish immigrant and poor working-class community. These formative experiences deeply underpin her work. Visit Kelly's website here Information Source: Aspex Portsmouth | eventbrite

Collection of collections is a creative workshop led by artist Maria de la O Garrido, designed for photographers with an interest and curiosity for contemporary art, creativity and image. After visiting CLASSifications and reflecting on the work exhibited, María will invite participants to observe their surroundings carefully, and to use the collection of materials provided inspired by each of the artist on display (including images, words, or objects) to make a physical piece of work where they can apply their reflections on the topic they choose. The purpose of the workshop is to explore the possibilities of the materials provided and to apply our critical thinking and personal experience in the process. The intention is to spark creativity through demonstrating a variety of techniques such as expanded collage (installation based artwork) and our personal experience as an important tool. The workshop will last 2 hours, feel free to bring your own lunch or order from our independent cafe, Port Coffee This event has kindly been supported by Photo Fringe, as part of this year’s festival ‘Common Ground’. Find out more here. Information Source: Aspex Portsmouth | eventbrite