Featured Events in Brighton and Hove in June, 2025 (June Updated)

Calling all oil painters! Have you attended an oil painting class and feel inspired to keep practising what you’ve learnt? Would you like to spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon oil painting in a well-ventilated, inspiring studio space alongside like-minded lovely people? Then we look forward to seeing you at Oil Painting Club. These untutored monthly sessions at the Draw studio will encourage you to develop your personal practise and keep your enthusiasm for oil painting going. Bring any oil paintings you’re currently working on, or start something new working from our pool of photo references. There will also be a still life set up each month to work from. (Please note, we will not be working from a model). We also run a morning session on the same day - why not come to both and make a day of it! Tickets for the morning sessions are available HERE . What to expect If you’ve attended an oil painting course before, this would be ideal for you – it will be an opportunity for you to practise what you've learnt and to start using oil paints on a regular basis. This is not a tutored session - more a relaxed, low pressure friendly group with Sara on-hand for guidance if you need some feedback or helpful pointers – and all genres of oil painting are welcome, from landscape, still life, portraits to abstract! Places are limited to 12 attendees per session and pre-booking is essential. If you have any questions about Oil Painting Club please email info@sarareeve.com If you are a complete beginner to Oil Painting, we recommend you sign up to Introduction to Oil Painting to get you started! What you need to bring You will need to bring your oil painting kit - oil paints, solvent, palettes and palette knives, a surface (or existing painting you're working on), brushes suitable for oil painting, apron and kitchen roll. There will be limited supplies available to purchase at the studio if necessary. Getting to the studio You’re welcome to arrive from 1.45pm. Approach New England House from the New England Street side of the building and walk up to the locked blue double doors next to the sign for the ‘Building Manager’s Office’. Wait to be let in or call the number on the door for entry - the studio is on level 5, Unit 1 South, just knock and walk in. There is parking at London Road car park, Elder Place & Trafalgar St car parks; Brighton station is a 5-minute walk from the studio. Discounts The discounted rate is available for anybody on low income, students or Draw Patreon supporters. Become a Draw Patreon supporter by signing up to the Draw Patreon from just £3.60 per month. You’ll get the in-person concessionary rate, plus Patreons get tiered access to a wealth of resources including our extensive artist’s photo reference library, live online life drawing & portrait drawing classes, online recorded courses and much more. Whether you are a Patreon supporter or not, you can post your drawings on the Draw community Facebook group and tag @draw_brighton and #drawbrighton on Instagram. Safety & accessibility If you have any accessibility needs, please do let us know beforehand on info@draw-brighton.co.uk and we will do everything we can to make sure you can enjoy the classes here. The building has a wheelchair ramp at the North side of the New England Street entrance and lifts up to level 5 with gender-neutral toilets & accessible toilets on floors 4 & 6 accessed by lift. The studio itself has diffuse overhead panel lights for drawers with a spotlight directed at the model. Oil paints will be used at this session, we will be using odourless solvent (no turps) throughout the session - our air purifier and good ventilation help control fumes. We keep the studio a safe environment by providing: Monitored ventilation (aiming for <900ppm CO2) Air purification with HEPA filters Sick pay for our freelance life models If you have covid, flu or bad cold symptoms we ask you not to attend - you will receive a refund as well as our appreciation! Cancellations Bookings are non-refundable. If you are unwell with a contagious illness you may not attend the class - you can request a refund here on Eventbrite and we can issue a full refund, minus Eventbrite's fees. If you are unable to attend, please do get in touch with us on info@draw-brighton.co.uk to discuss the options for transferring your place to another attendee. Information Source: Draw Brighton | eventbrite

Clowning for beginners Clowning taster classDesigned for performers of all levels, this class will explore the unique art form of clowning, giving you a chance to explore your creative potential as a performer. You will: play improvisational gamesembrace mistakes and failurelearn to connect with your audience of fellow students Information Source: Brighton Clown School | eventbrite

Where better to write than a bookshop with a cafe? When better than at 5am? Join other local writers from 5am on the first Wednesday of every month to write as the sun comes up. Great coffee and loose-leaf tea available to kickstart your writing morning. We'll open the shop at 5am and you're welcome to join us then, or at anytime after that. You can stay until we open to the general public at 9.30am. Tickets are limited to 20 as we only have so many chairs and table space. While the majority of writers sit upstairs in the cafe, we also have chairs and tables on the ground floor and in the cosy basement, so feel free to spread yourself about throughout the bookshop - wherever you feel comfortable. Tickets cost £10 (including VAT) and in addition to including your first coffee or pot of tea, you will also get a 30% discount on any other drinks or snacks. Feel free to bring a snack with you, so long as it's not smelly! The local bakery opposite opens at 8am ish if you want to grab a pastry from them. If you're using a laptop, please have it fully charged for your writing session as we only have one plug socket. This is a silent write session - there's no workshopping, just the motivation of being around other writers as the sun comes up. We can promise you a magical atmosphere. Why do we do this? Author and bookshop owner Cathy Hayward has regularly risen at 5am to write and she wondered if other local writers did the same. We started the 5am Writing Club in the bookshop as a trial on the Summer Solstice 2023. They've proved popular so they're now a monthly fixture and we'll keep running them as long as people keep turning up. If you have any questions, or feedback, email cathy@kemptownbookshop.co.uk Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable just because of the admin involved and Eventbrite's high fees - sorry. Information Source: Kemptown Bookshop | eventbrite

These are coached Club sessions - suitable for beginners up to world champions. To join our Club sessions, you need to be able to confidently swim 2 lengths of a pool (on the surface). If you are interested in coming along to try out, please book a Tryout ticket. You must complete the following 2 forms BEFORE ATTENDING THE SESSION: Come & Try Medical Statement NoTanx Liability Release & Assumption of Risk We meet at 8.30pm just to the right of the reception area for a dry warm-up session and get in the water from 9-10pm. Please let us know if you need to borrow fins or a mask. For more information please message us on Info@NoTanx.com We break Freediving into 10 aspects that can be trained separately, and have 42 exercises that train all 10 aspects. Most sessions are Yin (soft internal) working on soft techniques, awareness and efficiency. Other sessions are Yang sessions (hard external) working on monofin technique and flexibility. Information Source: NoTanx | eventbrite

Following a highly successful tour in 2024, Ballet Central returns in 2025 with a brand-new programme of classical ballet and contemporary dance. The repertoire includes Frederick Ashton’s miniature masterpiece Foyer de danse (1932) . Animating Edgar Degas’ iconic paintings and pastels of Paris Opera Ballet dancers, this will be the first staging of the ballet in over 90 years, following its recreation by Ursula Hageli for The Frederick Ashton Foundation. Principal Character Artist of The Royal Ballet, Kristen McNally, presents a vibrant modern ballet with a glorious new musical composition by Central’s Tabor Music Director, Philip Feeney. FEAST allows the audience to catch a glimpse of a colourful community where conversation is punctuated and interactions explode with character. In contrast, Ballet Central presents contemporary works by Dickson Mbi and Thick & Tight. Thick & Tight’s theatrical work Keeping Up with the Apocalypse will combine dance, theatre and mime. The piece is a meditation on greed, vanity and the absurdity of a species bringing about its own undoing . Dickson Mbi's work depicts the energetic ambition and perseverance required to pave new pathways in dance theatre and performance. Drawing from the Earth's vibrations and warmth, this piece explores the practices of ritual and shared human experience. Receive all Ballet Central announcements by subscribing to our newsletter . Find out more about Ballet Central at www.balletcentral.co.uk Dance Group Discounts Dance schools and groups of 6+ can access a 50% dicount on tickets. If you are interested in making a group booking, please contact marketing@csbschool.co.uk This performance will take place in the The Jamie Watton Creation Space at South East Dance. Please find below information on accessibility: All floors and rooms in The Dance Space are wheelchair accessible We have wheelchair accessible changing facilities and toilets on every floor The colour scheme and lighting in the building has been designed with visually impaired people in mind Internal signage is used throughout the building and has been designed with visually impaired people and people with autism and learning disabilities in mind If you would like to discuss access at The Dance Space generally, or have a specific access requirement that you would like to make us aware of, please email hello@southeastdance.org.uk or call +44 (0)7483 098841 Information Source: Central School of Ballet | eventbrite

Join the BIID for an exclusive day of historical discovery and hands-on learning at The Regency Town House, a meticulously restored Grade I listed building. This immersive event offers a deep dive into Regency-era interior design, including an expert-led house tour, an interactive workshop on historical decorative practices, and a cutting-edge AR experience that allows you to digitally reimagine Regency interiors. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN The architectural and interior design history of The Regency Town House. Authentic Regency decorative techniques, materials, and craftsmanship. The role of colour, pattern, and detailing in Regency interiors. How augmented reality (AR) technology can aid historical interior restoration and visualisation. WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH A deeper appreciation for Regency architecture and its relevance to contemporary interior design. Insights into how to apply Regency decorative principles in modern projects. Hands-on experience with innovative AR tools for period property restoration. Networking opportunities with fellow interior designers and industry experts. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Interior designers and architects with an interest in historical design; Heritage professionals working with period properties; Design students keen to expand their knowledge of Regency interiors; and anyone passionate about the fusion of historical craftsmanship and modern technology. Programme 10:50 AM - Arrival and registration 11:00 AM – Guided house tour with the Curator, followed by a Q&A session. 1:00 PM – Light buffet lunch at RTH (vegetarian & vegan options available). 2:00 PM – Interactive workshop on Regency decorative practices, including an AR demonstration. 4:00 PM – Event concludes. Limited places available – book now to secure your spot! Additional Information The advertised price does not include VAT. Please join the waitlist if the event is fully booked. BIID member rate is open to Registered Interior Designers, Associate members, Provisional Associate members, Student members, Affiliate members, Retired members, Dual International members, and Registered Design Practice employees. Go to the BIID Member Area to secure your promo code to add at the Eventbrite Checkout. Attendance to this event equals 5 hours of Structured CPD If you have any queries, please email the office at info@biid.org.uk or call 020 7628 0255. By booking a ticket to this event you are agreeing to the BIID Event Terms and Conditions Information Source: British Institute of Interior Design | eventbrite

Brighton’s favourite musical bingo drag night is back! Join us once a month for the ultimate sunset party! Brighton’s Drag Royalty bring you a night of surprises, prizes, fun and giggles, sure to have you singing and dancing to their favourite tracks. Join the party and once the ‘the big kitty’ has been won, our DJs take over, bringing your favourite party hits till 11pm. This is always a sellout, book your tickets today, This isn’t just another night at the bingo; it’s Bingo with belting ballads! The best part? It’s completely FREE! No entry fee, no stress and just £3 if you want to have a chance to win. Want to make it extra special? Take advantage of FREE exclusive beach hut hire—perfectly positioned with panoramic sea and stage views. Table reservations advised to avoid disappointment but if we’re showing as full, still pop down, walk ins welcome. Join us on: Friday 2nd May 2025 Friday 6th June 2025 Friday 4th July 2025 Friday 1st August 2025 Friday 5th September 2025 Arrival 7.45pm, Bingo 8pm - 10pm. Followed by our legendary terrace beach party Sun Beats Down from 10pm – late. Tickets £3pp. Prior booking essential - seating is allocated unless by request. Book at www.brightonmusichall.co.uk to request specific seating beach hut reservations. Information Source: Brighton Music Hall | eventbrite

AGE LIMIT: 16+ Anyone under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult When three lusty rugger dykes visit A&E the day before a Royal visit, what can ensue except dirty tackles and comic capers! The Lezzwood Players have been startling audiences in and around Brighton since 2012 with their sensational, saucy satires of well-worn theatrical genres. MORE TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA LEZZWOOD PLAYERS WEBSITE: https://carryonlezzbycity.bpt.me DATES/TIMES Fri 6th June: Doors 6.30pm/Show 7.30pm Sun 8th June: Doors 1.30pm/Show 2.30pm By purchasing a ticket, you are agreeing to the venue's Terms & Conditions SEATING/ACCESSIBILITY All seating is unreserved. If you require a designated wheelchair space, please let us know in advance via email as these are limited. Contact us at info@ironworks-studios.co.uk If you are eligible for a free PA/carer ticket you can apply here Information Source: Ironworks Studios Brighton | eventbrite

Belltree Music Therapy Presents: MACAQ, Honey Mooncie, Chloe Pamplin! Join us for a night of incredible music at Brighton Electric Studios! Belltree Music Therapy is thrilled to showcase the talents of MACAQ, Honey Mooncie, and Chloe Pamplin. Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with amazing performances and good vibes. My name is Lizzy and I am a Music Therapist who is putting on a gig at Brighton Electric Studios where all proceeds will go to supporting Belltree Music Therapy in continuing to provide Music Therapy sessions in local schools. These projects look to support young people's mental health through the use of Music Therapy. Your donations will go directly to support the continuation of these much needed services. Please do come to the gig & donate more if you would like through the gofundme page! https://gofund.me/bf41ed03 Belltree Music Therapy's vision is to make Music Therapy accessible to everyone who needs it. Our mission is to support people who are disadvantaged through illness, disability, social isolation, trauma, or suffering from mental health difficulties which make everyday life a challenge. To build emotional resilience, increase self-esteem and connection with others, thereby strengthening relationships and enabling a better quality of life.We believe that everyone has an equal right to psychological support. We strive to reach those who cannot easily access verbal therapies or would benefit from a reflective, interactive and creative medium. We recognise that everyone has an inbuilt musicality which remains intact regardless of illness or disability. We value this innate ability which we use to build connections with people who find it difficult to express themselves. To find out more about Music Therapy please do visit Belltree's website:https://www.belltree.org.uk/what-is-music-therapy Information Source: eventbrite

Dr. Sarah Simblet is the author of the best-selling book Anatomy for Artists and will be sharing her expertise with us in this intensive two day introduction to human anatomy. If you are interested in learning more about human anatomy to support your figure drawing this practical draw-focused weekend course is a perfect place to start, providing much-needed context to the plethora of learning resources available online. Throughout the weekend Sarah will be giving personal feedback to everybody on the course, ensuring everybody is able to relate the ideas she will introduce to us to your own creative practice.   From September 2025, Sarah will be teaching the most comprehensive human anatomy course for artists in the UK here at the Draw studio. If you are interested in taking part in that course, this two-day introduction will be a great introduction to Sarah’s teaching.     What to Expect   Throughout the weekend Sarah will deliver a series of short lectures on human anatomy, supplemented by guided drawing exercises. Over the weekend you will have the opportunity to draw from anatomical models, skeleton specimens and a life model under the guidance of Sarah Simblet and Draw tutor Jake Spicer.     What to Bring   All materials are included with this workshop. You may wish to bring a sketchbook for taking notes and a plastic folder for taking home your drawings.      Getting to the studio   Approach New England House from the New England Street side of the building and walk up to the locked blue double doors next to the sign for the ‘Building Manager’s Office’. Wait to be let in or call the number on the door for entry - the studio is on level 5, Unit 1 South, just knock and walk in. There is parking at London Road car park, Elder Place & Trafalgar St car parks; Brighton station is a 5 minute walk from the studio  Discounts   The discounted rate is available for anybody on low income, students or Draw Patreon supporters. Become a Draw Patreon supporter by signing up to the Draw Patreon from just £3.60 per month. You’ll get the in-person concessionary rate, plus Patreons get tiered access to a wealth of resources including our extensive artist’s photo reference library, live online life drawing & portrait drawing classes, online recorded courses and much more. Whether you are a Patreon supporter or not, you can post your drawings on the Draw community Facebook group   and tag  @draw_brighton and #drawbrighton on Instagram.     Safety & accessibility     If you have any accessibility needs, please do let us know beforehand on info@draw-brighton.co.uk and we will do everything we can to make sure you can enjoy the classes here. The building has a wheelchair ramp at the North side of the New England Street entrance and lifts up to level 5 with gender-neutral toilets & accessible toilets on floors 4 & 6 accessed by lift.   We keep the studio a safe environment by providing:  Monitored ventilation (aiming for <900ppm CO2)  Air purification with HEPA filters  Sick pay for our freelance life models  If you have covid, flu or bad cold symptoms we ask you not to attend - you will receive a refund as well as our appreciation!    Cancellations    Bookings are non-refundable. If you are unwell with a contagious illness you may not attend the class - you can request a refund here on Eventbrite and we can issue a full refund, minus Eventbrite's fees. If you are unable to attend, please do get in touch with us on info@draw-brighton.co.uk to discuss the options for transferring your place to another attendee.   Information Source: Draw Brighton | eventbrite

Expect reading and workshops. More information coming soon! WORKSHOPS‘Let Nature Tell Your Story’ led by Heather Pearson This writing workshop, lead by local writer and poet Heather Pearson, is an invitation for you to connect to nature, and connect to yourself. We will explore how our words can cultivate inner and outer change; and how our connection to the natural world can help us understand, ground, and empower ourselves. It is inspired by Heather's poetry project for Changing Chalk, 'Home-Made: a pilgrimage through the South Downs Way' which Heather will share in the workshop. DETAILS ABOUT THE DAYAudience: General public - open to all. Refreshments: Light refreshments available Dogs: This event is unable to cater for dogs. ACCESS The Learning Barn has disabled access and a disabled toilet. Cars can pull up right outside the front door. There is loose gravel on a flat surface around the perimeter of the Learning Barn, which is accessible by wheelchair. Transport: We have 16 spaces (1 wheelchair user) available for minibus pick up from and to Brighton Station. This can be chosen while making the booking. Just choose Ticket + transport at checkout. Please note that this is on a first come, first served basis. Please let us know if you have any access needs we need to be aware of or for more information, by emailing access@writingourlegacy.org.uk or info@writingourlegacy.org.uk. See our Access Policy for more info about how we can support. About Changing ChalkThe scheme is part of our programme for the Changing Chalk project, a multi-partner, multi-project initiative led by the National Trust that aims to restore lost habitats, bring histories to life, and provide new experiences in the outdoors. Changing Chalk is a partnership of organisations led by the National Trust and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the People’s Postcode Lottery and The Linbury Trust. Information Source: Writing Our Legacy CIC | eventbrite

During this course you will be introduced to the basics of oil painting, gaining confidence working with oil paints as you learn through making. The tutor will guide you through three different ways to start a figurative painting, showing you how each process affects the painting's outcome and encouraging you to understand which way fits best with your painting style and personal goals. This course is beginner friendly, starting with the basics of working in oil paint but also appropriate for those wanting to gain confidence. All materials are provided but students are encouraged to bring their own brushes if they have them. Please bring a colour photograph that you wish to paint from, keep this simple e.g. a still life or single figure. Costs: £145 Days: 1 weekend Times: 10:30 - 17:00 Dates: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June Location: White Room Maximum: 8 Chris is a visual artist working with painting in the expanded field. They have a BA (Hons) in Painting from the University of Brighton and an MLitt in Fine Art Practice from Glasgow School of Art. Their work moves between figurative and abstract painting, predominately working in oils they engage with the rich history of painting, exploring ideas of the iteration, myth, queer culture and materiality. Chris has exhibited throughout the UK, taken part in artist residencies both in the UK and China and worked on multiple commissions, with their practice now based at Phoenix Art Space. Information Source: Phoenix Art Space | eventbrite

"In his primitive nature, man is pacific and good; only civilisation corrupts and makes him aggressive.” (Jean Jacques Rousseau) We will express our instinctual forces, metaphorically represented by the animals Serpent, Tiger, Bird, and Hippo. Biodanza and The Animals is an invitation to explore the depths of our authentic instincts and impulses, which may have been lost or diminished due to societal oppression, family biases, or taboos. It connects us to our true essence and wild selves in the context of sacred existence. About Olga. Following the Biocentric principles of Biodanza, Olga’s mission is to connect hidden resources of vitality and creativity and re-awaken our potential through music and movement. Olga had has over 20 years of experience in facilitating groups, festivals and managing charitable educational projects. ***** Your investment: £55 - Super Early bird and concessions (payments until the 1st of May). £65 - Early bird (payments until 15th of May). £75 - payment on doors. When: 8th June 2025 1pm-8pm Where: Rottingdean Hall. Park Rd. Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7HL Here is the programme: 12:45 Registration 13.15 -2:30pm Opening circle and Vivencia of integration. 2:30 - 3:30pm Lunch break. Please bring food to share. 3:30 - 5pm 2nd Vivencia. 5:00 - 6:30pm Break. 6:30-8pm Last Vivencia and closing circle. ***** Address: Rottingdean Hall. Park Rd. Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7HL If coming by bus there are many buses you can take. 12, 12A, 14, 27 and get off at the White Horse Pub stop in Rottingdean. These buses also run from Brighton railway station if coming by train. ***** Looking forward to dancing, connecting and sharing! WhatsApp:07786 961523 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olga.bastable Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biodanzaolga www.biodanzaolgabastable.com Information Source: Olga Bastable | eventbrite

This is for you if you’re looking for a welcoming space to write alongside other writers—no pressure, just time set aside for your words. We’ll be in The Hideaway room, a comfortable space with just enough background bustle to help us feel alive as we write! There’ll be unlimited teas and filter coffees on hand to keep you going, and if you fancy something stronger, you’re very welcome to pop to the bar and order a tipple. (Just no bringing in your own snacks or drinks—except water, that’s absolutely fine.) We’re not teaching or offering critique during this session—though if that’s your thing, you might want to check out our membership community - The Ironclad Cauldron. This retreat is simply about showing up for your writing, in good company, with a bit of structure to ease you in. Facilitated by our Co-founder (and writer in his own right), Andrew Allen, we’ll start with a quick hello and some intention setting before settling in. You’re free to work at your own pace and take breaks as you need—wander to the beach nearby, or just stretch your legs. At the end of the afternoon, we’ll come back together briefly to check in and give each other a quiet round of applause for showing up. Whether you’re working on a novel, script, PhD, memoir, CV or something that doesn’t even have a name yet, you’re very welcome. Come write with us. *** PLEASE NOTE! **** There are 7 steps supported by a handrail up into the Hideaway Room so this is not accessible for wheelchair users. We will plan to run more accessible retreats soon. Make sure your laptop & device is as charged as it can be and consider bringing a spare portable battery. There is wifi at the venue - sign up as a guest. If you have any queries or questions about the Writing Retreat - get in contact. DISCOUNT! We're offering 20% discount for members of the Ironclad Creative Cauldron. Members also get free access to our 10 Virtual Writers' Spaces every single week! : JOIN HERE: https://www.ironcladcreative.org/creative-cauldron Information Source: Ironclad Creative CIC | eventbrite

Join us for a day of Seasearch dive surveys, leaving from Brighton Marina on Channel Diver. We will be doing an exploratory dive around the southern end of Widewater Reef and then a dive off the Western Arm of the marina (this is usually closed to divers but we have an opportunity to dive it). Ropes off from Haslar Marina at 08:30. The cost of this event has been subsidised by Sussex Bay . Please note: This event is for Seasearch divers who meet the necessary prerequisites as stipulated on our website . If you are unsure please contact Sarah Ward (livingseas@sussexwt.org.uk) prior to booking. All participants are required to provide copies of their diving certification, insurance, and medical fitness to dive and must be registered as a volunteer with Sussex Wildlife Trust. Should the event be cancelled due to weather / conditions, participants will be able to transfer to another Sussex Seasearch diving event or be issued a refund. Refunds for cancellation are at the organiser's descretion. Information Source: Sussex Wildlife Trust | eventbrite

This is for you if you’re looking for a welcoming space to write alongside other writers—no pressure, just time set aside for your words. We’ll be in The Hideaway room, a comfortable space with just enough background bustle to help us feel alive as we write! There’ll be unlimited teas and filter coffees on hand to keep you going, and if you fancy something stronger, you’re very welcome to pop to the bar and order a tipple. (Just no bringing in your own snacks or drinks—except water, that’s absolutely fine.) We’re not teaching or offering critique during this session—though if that’s your thing, you might want to check out our membership community - The Ironclad Cauldron. This retreat is simply about showing up for your writing, in good company, with a bit of structure to ease you in. Facilitated by our Co-founder (and writer in his own right), Andrew Allen, we’ll start with a quick hello and some intention setting before settling in. You’re free to work at your own pace and take breaks as you need—wander to the beach nearby, or just stretch your legs. At the end of the afternoon, we’ll come back together briefly to check in and give each other a quiet round of applause for showing up. Whether you’re working on a novel, script, PhD, memoir, CV or something that doesn’t even have a name yet, you’re very welcome. Come write with us. *** PLEASE NOTE! **** There are 7 steps supported by a handrail up into the Hideaway Room so this is not accessible for wheelchair users. We will plan to run more accessible retreats soon. Make sure your laptop & device is as charged as it can be and consider bringing a spare portable battery. There is wifi at the venue - sign up as a guest. If you have any queries or questions about the Writing Retreat - get in contact. DISCOUNT! We're offering 20% discount for members of the Ironclad Creative Cauldron. Members also get free access to our 10 Virtual Writers' Spaces every single week! : JOIN HERE: https://www.ironcladcreative.org/creative-cauldron Information Source: Ironclad Creative CIC | eventbrite

Dana Sipos (Canada) & Band with Karl Bray The Folklore Rooms, Brighton I £8.00 advance, £10 at door I 7:30 doors Acclaimed Canadian songwriter Dana Sipos coaxes silkworms out of their cocoons and spins them into song. Described as slightly strange and completely mesmerising (Gold Flake Paint UK), Sipos sets the stage for a deeply moving performance with earthen imagery, spiralling vocals, and textured instrumentation . A consummate performer, Sipos has brought her cosmic folk to living rooms, concert halls and festivals stages across North America, Europe and Australia. Join Dana and her cracker band of Lina Andonovska (flute), Justin Wrigtht(cello) and Chris Lloyd (guitar) at the Folklore Rooms for a night of intimate folk songs warm with weathered tenderness, off her upcoming release Golden Molten. https://www.danasipos.com/ Karl Bray is a singer songwriter from Brighton UK and as solo artist has recorded for one of Bob Harris’s Under the Apple Tree sessions performing his single San Francisco with renowned double bassist Scott Warman. A regular at Maverick festival, Karl played with top session guitarist Joe Coombs. His first solo single, an acoustic cover of Erasures ‘A Little Respect’ was played on BBC 6 Music by Lauren Laverne under the moniker ‘The Boy Who Kicked Pigs’. Karl has since recorded a ten track album ‘Rainbows’ along with stand alone singles. Previously, Karl was the founding member with electro rock outfit Kovak and over the years he has toured with The Levellers & supported such acts as Toyah Wilcox, Republica, Iraina Mancini, Karl Blau, Gomez, Finley Quaye, Hard Fi & Americana legend Jim White. Karl is currently working on a new album and will be releasing new music later this year. https://karlbraymusic.bandcamp.com/ Information Source: Dana Sipos | eventbrite

A rare opportunity to discover new and obscure Brazilian rhythms and songs with the amazing Ari Colares. Ari Colares is a percussionist and professor specialized in Brazilian percussion, teaching and playing with well-known music figures such as Naná Vasconcelos, Egberto Gismonti, Winton Marsalis, Yamandu Costa, Benjamim Taubkin, Zizi Possi, Vanessa da Mata, Ceumar, among others. He has vast experience developing courses and workshops both in Brazil and abroad, since 1990. He was part of América Contemporânea, Al Qantara, Co-Bra Project and Orquestra Popular de Câmara along with pianist Benjamim Taubkin. As a member of A Barca group, he has great expertise on traditional Brazilian folk music. He currently plays with Monica Salmaso group. He is part of Heloisa Fernandes Quartet. He has been also working on his own pieces. He teaches traditional percussion in a music college called Faculdade Santa Marcelina, where he also coordinates a postgraduate course: Brazilian Percussion, Tradition and Invention. He is also the pedagogical coordinator of the Projeto Musicou, collective music teaching, with teaching centers in seven Brazilian states. Information Source: Fernando Machado | eventbrite

The 'Domenica' Breakfast Work isn’t just a job – it’s belonging, confidence, independence. Yet, in England, just 4.7% of people with learning disabilities are in paid work. In Brighton, Team Domenica are changing that, helping young people find and maintain meaningful employment. This June, we’re heading to Plus X Innovation for a special Pop-up Breakfast with guest speaker Rosa Monckton MBE , Founder of Team Domenica. Rosa’s career spans leadership roles at some of the world’s biggest luxury brands. She was CEO of Tiffany & Co for 14 years, establishing their UK presence, before moving to Asprey & Garrard and later founding Team Domenica in 2016. Her daughter, Domenica, has Down’s Syndrome. After leaving college, Rosa saw first-hand how few support opportunities there were for people with learning disabilities and autism. Team Domenica was born to fill that gap, believing that everyone deserves the chance to aspire to a career and the independence and confidence that comes with it. Today, Team Domenica runs cafés across Brighton & Hove; they partner with over 60 local businesses and have just announced a brand-new site at Pavilion Gardens. Through their Supported Internship Programme, 80% of their young people have attained paid work, showing what’s possible with the right support. Join us on 10 June at Plus X Innovation for a taste of Café Domenica – and to hear Rosa’s story, from Breakfast at Tiffany’s to Breakfast at Domenica’s. Pop-up Breakfasts , as their name suggests, take place at different venues all over the city, many of them special places in their own right. They attract 40-50 attendees and are perfect for easy, friendly networking. There is a wide range of people who attend across all sectors and all sizes, from sole traders and start-ups to some of the biggest businesses in the city. What to expect: Networking A talk from a brilliant, local business owner And, a chance to chat with familiar faces and new What's on the menu: Breakfast box Filled roll using fresh Real Patisserie bread Choose from: Ham and Emmental Smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill Brie, tomato and basil (veggie) Yoghurt and Granola pot- Greek yoghurt, house granola and fruity compote Blueberry muffin Fresh fruit salad Plant-based breakfast box Mexican black bean and avocado filled roll Yoghurt and Granola pot - Coconut yoghurt, house granola and fruity compote Biscoff and banana bread Fresh fruit salad Filter coffee- Café Domenica – signature blend Great British Cuppa Tea - from Bird & Blend Cafe Domenica is a training facility that handles peanuts, milk, cereals containing gluten, tree-nuts, sesame, soya, eggs, celery, fish, crustaceans, mustard and other allergens. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that our food is free from cross-contamintion. At each event, there is a guest speaker, who’ll talk about their experiences of running a business and their own personal journey. If it is your first Chamber networking event or you haven’t attended in a while the Chamber team are always on hand to make introductions. Book your ticket and your breakfast (we’ll remind you what you ordered on the day!) FAQs What's the refund policy? Places are limited, and events are usually oversubscribed. Please give two working days’ notice via email for a refund* or you’ll be required to pay for your place in full. Can I attend if I am not a member of the Chamber? If you have never been a member of the Chamber you can book and join as a guest at two of our events (just one Chamber Breakfast). After this, you will need to join the Chamber to enjoy the benefits of membership. If you'd like to join the Chamber you can find out more on our website. How do I find out about other upcoming events and news? To receive news about the Chamber and our events please sign up to our mailing list. Information Source: Brighton Chamber | eventbrite

An event for members and non-members alike, to network with like-minded women in business, learn from each other and develop our businesses. Over the course of the event there will be opportunities for: - informal networking 1-minute presentations to introduce ourselves and our businesses 30 minute educational or development presentation Group discussions Delicious evening meal with a drink, followed by tea/coffee Guests are permitted to attend twice before becoming a member. The attendee list including names and email addresses may be circulated before the meeting. Information Source: Networking in Brighton - Women in Business | eventbrite

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Wax Ring Carving Workshop has arrived at Hove Jewellery Works. For a fun and creative in-person event. Learn the art of carving, sculpting and mark making using jewellers wax to create your own unique ring design. Alice will guide you through the process, providing tips and tricks along the way. Your design will then be cast in Silver or Gold on request abe delivered back to you No experience necessary - just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Don't miss this opportunity to craft a unique piece of jewellery. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult 7mm wax is provided and included in the class cost. If you'd like to make a larger ring this will be weighed and priced at the end of the class. Gold castings will be quoted on weight. Stone setting and engraving will be quoted per design. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions before the class aliceashtonjewellery@gmail.com Information Source: Alice Ashton Jewellery | eventbrite

When: Wednesday 11th June 1:00pm - 3:30pm Where: Tapestry,10 Victoria Grove, Hove BN3 2LJ What: Brunch Business Focus is a networking event designed for business leaders and industry experts who are driven by passion, not just job titles. After all, anyone can call themselves a CEO—but that doesn't always mean it feels right, does it? We bring together people who genuinely love what they do, who have the skills and experience to back it up, and—most importantly—who care about the success of others just as much as their own. With a mix of mastermind speakers, peer mentoring, and purposeful networking, every Brunch Business Focus session is designed to spark ideas and turn them into action. You’ll arrive inspired—and leave with a plan. And if we’ve done our job right, maybe even a new client or two. Schedule: 1:00pm - registration and buffet brunch. 1:30pm - introduction from founders Jo and Beth. Jo Child is an award winning networking community builder, and Beth Jackson is the co-founder of 2 Sisters Accounting and listed in the Top 50 Global Women in Finance. 1:45pm - Our mastermind speaker for this event is the wonderful Cecilia Harvey from Cultural Nexus Ltd . Cecilia is a DEI consultant who will be delivering an insightful talk, “Ensuring Fairness in Your Business Growth Strategy” 2:00pm - small group guided peer coaching 3:00pm - 5 minute pitch slot 3:05pm - goodie bags and networking 3:30pm - depart Our Mission: Jo and Beth have created this event to blend social interaction, delicious food, industry expert peer coaching and networking in a way that’s both purposeful, cost efficient and joyful. You’ll arrive curious and leave with a solid plan of action and a pocket full of valuable contacts. Information Source: eventbrite

Join us for a relaxed, untutored evening of drop-in life drawing in our dedicated drawing studio, suitable for all levels of experience! We will be drawing from an unclothed model who will be holding a range of poses from 2 - 45 mins long, with music playing during the session and a short break halfway through for hot drinks and biscuits. This class is suitable for all levels of ability with beginners welcome - a session leader will be on hand to give you an extra support you might need. As this is a drop-in session, you can book ahead or arrive on the day and pay by card. If you have any questions just email Castor on castortaylorwade@gmail.com . What you need to bring You can turn up empty-handed but we encourage you to bring your own materials – some basic drawing materials will be available for free and paper can be purchased in the studio. Easels, chairs, drawing boards and small tables are all provided on a first come-first served basis. Getting to the studio Approach New England House from the New England Street side of the building and walk up to the locked blue double doors next to the sign for the ‘Building Manager’s Office’. Wait to be let in or call the number on the door for entry - the studio is on level 5, Unit 1 South, just knock and walk in. There is parking at London Road car park, Elder Place & Trafalgar St car parks; Brighton station is a 5 minute walk from the studio. Discounts The discounted rate is available for anybody on low income, students or Draw Patreon supporters. Become a Draw Patreon supporter by signing up to the Draw Patreon from just £3.60 per month. You’ll get the in-person concessionary rate, plus Patreons get tiered access to a wealth of resources including our extensive artist’s photo reference library, live online life drawing & portrait drawing classes, online recorded courses and much more. Whether you are a Patreon supporter or not, you can post your drawings on the Draw community Facebook group and tag @draw_brighton and #drawbrighton on Instagram. Safety & accessibility If you have any accessibility needs, please do let us know beforehand on info@draw-brighton.co.uk and we will do everything we can to make sure you can enjoy the classes here. The building has a wheelchair ramp at the North side of the New England Street entrance and lifts up to level 5 with gender-neutral toilets & accessible toilets on floors 4 & 6 accessed by lift. The studio itself has diffuse overhead panel lights for drawers with a spotlight directed at the model. Fixative spraying is not allowed in the studio and is done outside; oil paints are allowed in the studio and there is a small chance they may be used at this session - our air purifier and good ventilation help control fumes. We keep the studio a safe environment by providing: Monitored ventilation (aiming for <900ppm CO2) Air purification with HEPA filters Sick pay for our freelance life models If you have covid, flu or bad cold symptoms we ask you not to attend - you will receive a refund as well as our appreciation! Information Source: Draw Brighton | eventbrite

Join practising artist and teacher Lorraine Parker to discover the world of textile artistry. Participants will be given a “taster’ of techniques to explore textile creativity. All materials will be supplied.This workshop is suited to beginners with some sewing experience.Sewing machines are suppliedCost: $40 plus booking fee Lake Mac ArtsMembers $36 plus booking fee What is textile art? An art form that uses textile materials like fabric, yarn, thread, and other fibres as the primary medium to create artistic and decorative objects, encompassing many techniques. It is one of the oldest forms of art in history and has played a part in practical and decorative man-made objects for hundreds of thousands of years. Presented by Lake Macquarie Dobell Festival The Lake Macquarie Dobell Festival is an annual month-long arts festival inspired by the life and work of esteemed artist Sir William Dobell. A former resident of Wangi Wangi, Sir William Dobell is known for his passion, innovation, experimentation and creative excellence. The festival includes a range of events around Lake Macquarie including workshops, presentations and exhibitions addressing various aspects of Dobell's life and work. Image artworks: Flinders Ranges Grass Trees & Pier Group courtesy of artist. About the presenting artist Lorraine Parker is a trained teacher and Quilt Art Judge with the British Isles; 2019. She has entered several juried Quilt Art Exhibitions in Australia and overseas and sold many pieces of her work. Her teaching and sharing of her skills are strong on her agenda. In her work, Lorraine aims to capture the essence of our diverse environment visually and to communicate this. Her background in design influences the underlying structure of her work. She has a fascination with colour and loves placing and manipulating textiles that evoke a sense of nature, place, time or timelessness and to transport the viewer into their own experience. Lorraine believes that a work is successful if it connects and “speaks” to the viewer, evoking emotion. Lorraine's curiosity in using the many forms of textile materials; fibre, yarn, fabric and non-woven and her experimental approach to finding new techniques have resulted in an eclectic, broad range of work, both small and large. Using techniques of applying colour through surface dyeing, painting and printing as well as manipulation of yarns and fabric combined with free motion machine stitching add texture and expression to Lorraine's work. Information Source: Lake Mac Arts and Culture | eventbrite

Chemistry of the Evening Raise your glasses, you fine and eligible singles, you are in for an exciting night of dating. Meet like-minded singles face-to-face at our busy speed dating event at The Bootlegger . It's time to relax, make real-life connections, and meet your perfect partner in crime! Here, at SpeedDater we know that chemistry only happens in person, so our events are perfect for singles that want to make real life connections. During the event, you will be going on between 6 and 12 mini dates lasting about four minutes each. Our professional hosts and well-organised events make meeting people easy and lots of fun. Come with a smile and an open mind, you never know who you could meet at one of our events. Dating Coach The inspiring Laura Buckley will be joining our Brighton events. Having made all the classic dating mistakes throughout her single life, Laura is now empowering dating-fatigued singles to re-launch their dating lives. As a matchmaker and dating coach, she wants you to be excited about dating. Her mission is to show you how to have the dating life that you desire, without the fear of settling. What to Expect: Mix, Match, Date When you arrive, our lovely SpeedDater host will welcome you and sign you in. You will be given a badge number that will match a table in the room and the ladies stay seated while the men rotate from table to table until they meet each woman. To help you remember all participants you will have a card to mark down all individuals that you like. You`ll also have breaks for drinks and chit-chat. And after the event? The day after your speed dating event you can log in to our secure website and click the 'matches' tab. You will find out who you mutually matched with and can get in touch again via our messaging system. Don’t forget about Speeddater’s guarantee - if you didn’t meet someone you liked the first time your next singles event is free! What have you got to lose? Itinerary 19:00 Registration opens 19:30 Speed Dating begins 20:15 Break for drinks and chatting 20:30 Speed Dating resumes 21:30 Speed Dating ends and post event socialising begins Please have a look at our upcoming events: www.speeddater.co.uk Information Source: SpeedDater | eventbrite

"So, what is speed dating?" Quite simply.... You'll get the chance to meet up to 15 dates, each lasting around five minutes, plenty of time to see if there's a spark. Ladies stay at the same table and gentlemen rotate. Working, successful professionals, make up the majority of our attendees. People who are sick of swiping and looking for something long term. And you will be able to enjoy the event in a friendly and safe atmosphere, knowing that everyone there is signed up is single! The following day you'll be able to enter your matches and hopefully arrange date #2 via our secure messaging service. Please remember to enter your matches before 4pm as this is when the matching system closes. And yes… While it may seem like a far cry away right now… There are hundreds of thousands of working professionals in Brighton, floating in the same boat as you. They are tired of going out looking for love. They are sick of swiping tediously on dating apps. They just want to meet someone special. How hard can that be right? Well it's time for a reality check... Living in a city like Brighton , where we all have busy lives, and an abundance of options makes dating actually very difficult. The odds of finding Mr or Mrs Right are so much higher when you attend an event where the people in attendance are all looking for the same thing as you! Speed Dating Events Are More Popular Than Ever In Brighton But aren't dating events weird and creepy and the type of people who attend would never be your type? Well… It's a misconception that has completely changed. Speed dating events are more popular than ever as more and more people are turning to them as an antidote to dating online . "So, what happens at our events?" Quite simply: No event is the same. Each event has different attendees . Everyone has signed up officially. And guess what? The odds of you finding someone goes way up! And our fantastic hosts will be on hand to make introductions throughout the night. Register for our next event now! Places are limited and we do sell out the majority of our events so book now to avoid disappointment. We have years of experience organizing dating events and matching couples. It's what we are most passionate about. And we are so confident you will find at least one person you would want to see again that if you don't, your next event is completely free! So why not ditch your online dating game and put yourself out there in a real-life dating event hosted by us. Important Information On the day of the event, please look out for an email from True Dating, as it will have the details of your account. You'll need this to enter your matches the following day. The event will start at 7.30pm. We have an area reserved inside, please ask for True Dating on your arrival and you will be directed to our reserved area. Venue Closes at 1am. Stop Swiping. Start Dating. Information Source: True Dating | eventbrite

The Road Records presents : 'The Golden Thread' - an evening of profound music and poetry by Samana held in The Unitarian Church in Brighton on June 13th. The evening will unfold with a poetry reading set against cinematic landscapes, accompanied by evocative instrumental soundscapes. The poems themselves are an alchemical excavation—an introspective odyssey rich with profound poetic and personal resonance. They delve into the essence of consciousness, the elusive realms of dreams, and the sacred connections that intertwine our minds, our psyche, and the land. This is an homage to the intimate, inseparable threads that shape both our inner and outer worlds. Samana will then perform songs from their eponymous album, alongside new, never-before-heard material. Their music confronts the most profound aspects of the human condition, embracing both its weight and its transcendence. It invites us to reclaim our time, our essence, and our place within the natural world, urging a journey beyond our limitations. Oscillating between melancholic ballads and spiritual awakenings, Samana’s sound guides listeners through cinematic landscapes, invoking ancient beliefs, revolution, healing, the unseen, and the profound depths of love, loss, and death. Born from a nomadic existence and steeped in solitude, Samana’s work draws heavily from the philosophy of dreams, the subconscious, and the transformative power of improvisation. Each song pulses with ethereal energy and unfiltered emotional honesty, offering a direct passage to the spirit—stripping away illusions and revealing the raw, shamanic force that connects us to the very core of our being. This is music that speaks to the soul, igniting the heart and awakening the inner sanctum of our existence. "Our mission is to craft a transcendental sonic journey that dissolves the divide between performer and audience, enveloping all in the intimate embrace of a shared space. The music becomes a living tapestry, a binaural soundscape that resonates within the very walls we inhabit, guiding each listener into a deep, interconnected dreamscape where the ethereal and emotional realms intertwine. Performed within the sacred circle of the round, the experience immerses the soul in a symphony of vocals, bodhrán, gongs, bells, piano, electric guitars, and double bass. The Golden Thread tour weaves together the unseen, connecting spirit, subconscious, emotion, and transcendence in a seamless, timeless flow." Information Source: The Road Records | eventbrite

What role does the imagination play when we are writing about lived experience? If we agree that the life-writer’s task isn’t simply to record events but to write about them in a way that will engage our reader in character, setting and story, then we need to bring our imagination to the work. Evoking remembered people or conversations or happenings in a vivid way in our writing can feel conflicting for life-writers so during this masterclass (mistressclass!) we’ll discuss ethical considerations and through a combination of in-class writing exercises and the study of extracts from published texts, we’ll explore techniques to enable us to tell our stories creatively and with integrity. The session will be run by Hannah Vincent. Hannah is a novelist, short story writer and playwright. Her first novel, Alarm Girl was published in 2014 by Myriad Editions and her second, The Weaning was published in 2018 by Salt. Her short story collection She-Clown and Other Stories, published by Myriad in 2020, was shortlisted for the Edgehill Prize and the Manchester Fiction Prize. Her stage plays have been produced by among others, The Royal Court Theatre and The Royal National Theatre Studio and her radio play Come to Grief won a 2015 BBC Audio award. She has a PhD in creative and critical writing from the University of Sussex. The session will be held in the cosy surroundings of Kemptown Bookshop in Brighton and will run from 10-4pm with an hour for lunch. The venue is in the heart of Kemptown Village, on sveeral major bus routes and has plenty of options for lunch. The workshop is part of a series of one-day masterclasses held in the summer They are open to existing students on the Creative Writing Programme and other writers looking to improve specific areas of their writing craft. You can book onto as many workshops as you choose. The summer masterclasses are: 10-4pm 13th June (Kemptown Bookshop, Brighton) Life writing and imagination –Hannah Vincent 10-4pm 14th June (Jubilee Library, Brighton) Timeless Tales : making meaning of myths and writing new ones – Vayu Naidu 11-5pm 15th June (Jubilee Library, Brighton) Writing crime – Graham Bartlett 10-4pm 28th June (online) Exploring experimental fiction – Charlie Hill 10-4pm 29th June (online) Writing Short stories – Henry Tydeman First year students on the Creative Writing Programme receive two free masterclasses a year as part of their programme fee and can book the free places. Other writers need to pay for a place which costs £65 for the online masterclass and £75 for the in-person one. Tickets are non-refundable except under exceptional circumstances. If you have any questions about these workshops, please email cathy@creativewritingprogramme.org.uk Information Source: The Creative Writing Programme | eventbrite

Explore Sussex v Essex South Group sporting information for 13th June, as well as links for Cricket tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Sussex Cricket team, based in Hove, England, is one of the 18 first-class county cricket clubs in the country. Founded in 1839, the team competes in the County Championship, the One-Day Cup, and the Twenty20 Blast. They have had some notable achievements, winning the County Championship in 2003, 2006, and 2007, and the Twenty20 Blast in 2009 and 2018. The current captain of the team is Ben Brown, and they have a strong line-up of players including the likes of Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer. The home ground of the Sussex team is the County Ground, known for its picturesque setting and state-of-the-art facilities. With a rich history and a talented squad, Sussex Cricket continues to be a dominant force in English cricket. Essex Cricket team, based in Chelmsford, England, is one of the top-performing cricket teams in the country. Founded in 1876, the team competes in various domestic competitions such as the County Championship, Royal London One-Day Cup, and the Vitality Blast T20 tournament. They have achieved great success in the past, winning the County Championship title six times, including back-to-back wins in 2017 and 2018. The team also has a strong line-up of players, including international cricketers such as Alastair Cook, Ravi Bopara, and Simon Harmer. The Essex County Ground, also known as the Fortress Essex , is the team's home ground with a capacity of over 6,500 seats. The team's success and talented players have earned them a loyal fanbase and a reputation as one of the most formidable teams in English cricket. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com