Latest Events in Brighton and Hove(July Updated)

**Please check the venue website at BRIGHTON OPEN AIR THEATRE if our ticket allocation is sold out here!**Just like our legendary evening shows but with less rude bits! Lineup coming soon... Age recommended: 8+ (all children must be accompanied by an adult)All lineups may be subject to change.Please be aware that the venue is outdoors. Shows go ahead in all weather, so come prepared with raincoats, umbrellas, sun cream and shades. We will only cancel a performance if the conditions are considered dangerous to performers or audience, which is incredibly rare. If ever in doubt, the show will almost always be going ahead!For more information on shows at Brighton Open Air Theatre, please check out their FAQs hereThe venue is fully accessible. Please make your booking directly on the BOAT website - Full information can be found hereAll seating is unreserved and allocated on arrivalROAR. By purchasing a ticket to attend Brighton Open Air Theatre, you are agreeing to their terms and conditions here Information Source: Funny That Comedy | eventbrite

This masterclass will set you firmly on your way to being a crime writer. Your tutor – a former police chief superintendent and now crime writer – will guide you through the nature of the genre and its sub genre, understanding the world of crime, villainy and policing, then we will get on to the actual writing. We will work through how to develop gripping characters, settings, how to plot, write authentic dialogue, and craft twists, arcs and endings. Come prepared for a blistering day and armed with all the questions you’ve always wanted to ask someone who’s done it for real and now makes it up for fiction. The session will be run by Graham Bartlett. After thirty years of policing, whereby Graham Bartlett became Brighton and Hove police’s chief superintendent, a senior homicide detective and a public order and firearms commander, he is now a best-selling crime fiction and non-fiction author, and police and crime advisor. His debut non-fiction, Death Comes Knocking, written with Peter James, was a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller, and Peter and Graham followed this up with the critically acclaimed Babes in the Wood. Since then, Graham has had three solo crime novels published; Bad for Good (Sunday Times Top Ten Best Seller, Winner of Crime Fiction Lover Editors’ Choice Award 2022 and Nominated for Specsavers Debut of the Year 2022), Force of Hate, and City on Fire. As a police procedure and crime advisor, Graham works with over 200 authors and TV writers (including Peter James, Elly Griffiths, Anthony Horowitz, Ruth Ware, Mark Billingham and the BBC), helping them inject authenticity into their work. The session will be held at the Jubilee Library in Brighton and will run from 11-5pm with an hour for lunch. The venue is fully accessible, near the train station and bus routes and with plenty of options for lunch (including bringing your own). 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. 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

**Please check the venue website at BRIGHTON OPEN AIR THEATRE if our ticket allocation is sold out here!**Guaranteed knock-out comedy shows in the glorious outdoors; grab your picnics and prosecco and make sure not to miss this fantastic week of comedy in Brighton's most beautiful outdoor venue! Sara Pascoe - Taskmaster, Frankie Boyle's New World Order, host of Last Woman on Earth, Comedians Giving Lectures and Guessable Mark Simmons - The UK’s pre-eminent pun merchant, Mock The Week, host of Jokes with Mark podcast MC Suzi Ruffell - Live At The Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, QI, The Last Leg, co-host of Like Minded Friends, Out and the smash hit Big Kick Energy podcasts Age: Strictly 14+ (U18s MUST be accompanied by an adult)All lineups may be subject to change.Please be aware that the venue is outdoors. Shows go ahead in all weather, so come prepared with raincoats, umbrellas, sun cream and shades. We will only cancel a performance if the conditions are considered dangerous to performers or audience, which is incredibly rare. If ever in doubt, the show will almost always be going ahead!For more information on shows at Brighton Open Air Theatre, please check out their FAQs hereThe venue is fully accessible. Please make your booking directly on the BOAT website - Full information can be found hereAll seating is unreserved and allocated on arrivalROAR. By purchasing a ticket to attend Brighton Open Air Theatre, you are agreeing to their terms and conditions here Information Source: Funny That Comedy | eventbrite

Join us for an energising, interactive session designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and explore the practical, positive role AI and automation can play in the future of HR. This isn’t a lecture or a sales pitch – it’s a space for people professionals to connect, experiment, and reimagine what’s possible when people and tech work together. With expert insights from Pranath Fernando (The FuturAI) and Professor Ödül Bozkurt (University of Sussex Business School), this session will cut through the noise around AI and deliver grounded, inspiring ideas you can actually use. Whether you’re just starting to explore new technologies or already testing tools in your organisation, you’ll leave with fresh thinking, practical examples, and a clearer sense of what AI can do for you – not to you. Expect an open, collaborative environment where you can: Learn from peers and real-world case studies Break down fears and myths about AI in HR Ideate new solutions with support from leading thinkers Build your network with like-minded HR professionals Whether you're in recruitment, L&D, operations or people strategy, this workshop is your opportunity to shape the future of HR with optimism, creativity, and confidence. Come curious. Leave inspired. About the speakers Pranath Fernando Pranath is the owner of The FuturAI – an online newsletter, publication and AI consultancy helping people understand AI the easy way and its impact on society, as well as delivering AI automation solutions. His background is multi-disciplinary: in the arts in contemporary dance, in personal development, and in science in cognitive science, data science and AI research. Ödül Bozkurt Ödül Bozkurt is Professor of Work and Employment at the University of Sussex Business School, where she is a member of the ESRC Digital Futures at Work Research Centre - DIGIT. She received her PhD in Sociology at the University of California at Los Angeles and worked at the Universities of Leeds, Bradford and Lancaster before moving to Sussex. Her academic publications have included findings from studies of high skilled employment in mobile telecomms multinationals, retail work in UK supermarkets, women in management in Japan, work in the green/circular economy and craft work in classic vehicle restoration, among others. In DIGIT, Ödül's conducted projects on coworking spaces in three English city regions and most recently on the use of Generative AI in digital SMEs in Greater Brighton. She has been collaborating with CIPD Sussex Branch for over a decade, especially through the MSc Human Resource Management that she launched in the 2015-2016 academic year. Please note: Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event. Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters. By attending the event, you are giving consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials. As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, or by responding to the confirmation email. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD. Please note that refunds for CIPD non-member tickets will only be available until seven days prior to the event, any cancelled tickets after this will not receive a refund. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate. Information Source: The CIPD Branch in Sussex | eventbrite

On June 15th at 6pm, we’re launching the bobu Safety Forum, and if you want to be part of shaping the future of safety this is where you need to be. This is not a “talk about safety” session. it’s a game changer. It’s where YOU get to drive the conversation that will shape the future of safety. Real safety? It’s inconvenient. It’s uncomfortable. But it’s necessary. The numbers speak for themselves: • Over 60% of hospitality workers have witnessed sexual harassment in the workplace—and most of it goes unreported. (HOSPA) • Venues and businesses in the UK lose £1.6 billion a year due to harassment and unsafe environments. (UK Gov) These aren't just statistics. This is the reality of our industry. The bob u Safety Forum is where businesses like yours will step up and lead the conversation. Real safety means doing the work. It means confronting uncomfortable truths. It means leading the way in making sure people are heard, seen and protected. What to expect at the bobu Safety Forum: Straight Talk, Not Small Talk We’re cutting through the noise. Expect raw, honest conversations about what’s really happening in venues and businesses right now—and what needs to change. No sugar-coating, no corporate fluff. Your Voice, Your Power This isn’t a panel where you sit quietly and listen. This is a forum, you’re part of the conversation . Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas. Be seen. Be heard. Building the Future Together We’re not here to hand you a manual. We’re here to build a new standard of safety with you. You’ll leave with ideas, momentum and a chance to shape how venues and businesses across the UK move forward. Connection Time Meet other businesses and venues who actually give a damn. Build your network with people who are done with ticking boxes and ready to do real work. Because safety isn’t just a conversation, it’s a revolution. Complimentary drinks and pizza sponsored by Eagle Labs Information Source: bobu | eventbrite

**Please check the venue website at BRIGHTON OPEN AIR THEATRE if our ticket allocation is sold out here!**Guaranteed knock-out comedy shows in the glorious outdoors; grab your picnics and prosecco and make sure not to miss this fantastic week of comedy in Brighton's most beautiful outdoor venue! Troy Hawke - Everybody’s favourite 1930’s homeschooled Scrabble based investigator and president of The Greeters Guild Angela Barnes - Mock The Week,Live At The Apollo, House of Games GOAT, THe Last Leg, The News Quiz MC Stephen Grant - multi award-winning MC and owner of Brighton's no.1 Comedy Club, The Forge (Chortle's Best Venue (South) 2024) Age: Strictly 14+ (U18s MUST be accompanied by an adult)All lineups may be subject to change.Please be aware that the venue is outdoors. Shows go ahead in all weather, so come prepared with raincoats, umbrellas, sun cream and shades. We will only cancel a performance if the conditions are considered dangerous to performers or audience, which is incredibly rare. If ever in doubt, the show will almost always be going ahead!For more information on shows at Brighton Open Air Theatre, please check out their FAQs hereThe venue is fully accessible. Please make your booking directly on the BOAT website - Full information can be found hereAll seating is unreserved and allocated on arrivalROAR. By purchasing a ticket to attend Brighton Open Air Theatre, you are agreeing to their terms and conditions here Information Source: Funny That Comedy | eventbrite

**Please check the venue website at BRIGHTON OPEN AIR THEATRE if our ticket allocation is sold out here!** Guaranteed knock-out comedy shows in the glorious outdoors; grab your picnics and prosecco and make sure not to miss this fantastic week of comedy in Brighton's most beautiful outdoor venue! Tom Davis - King Gary, The Curse, Live at the Apollo, Murder in Successville, co-host of the hit Wolf and Owl podcast Stephen K Amos - Have I Got News for You, Mock the Week, QI, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Australia MC Stephen Grant - multi award-winning MC and owner of Brighton's no.1 Comedy Club, The Forge (Chortle's Best Venue (South) 2024) Age: Strictly 14+ (U18s MUST be accompanied by an adult) All lineups may be subject to change. Please be aware that the venue is outdoors. Shows go ahead in all weather, so come prepared with raincoats, umbrellas, sun cream and shades. We will only cancel a performance if the conditions are considered dangerous to performers or audience, which is incredibly rare. If ever in doubt, the show will almost always be going ahead! For more information on shows at Brighton Open Air Theatre, please check out their FAQs here The venue is fully accessible. Please make your booking directly on the BOAT website - Full information can be found here All seating is unreserved and allocated on arrival ROAR. By purchasing a ticket to attend Brighton Open Air Theatre, you are agreeing to their terms and conditions here Information Source: Funny That Comedy | eventbrite

We invite you to take a June afternoon out to come and paint some of the glorious roses at the Garden house. Brighton-based watercolour artist Kate Osborne, will encourage you to get loose, expressive and colourful using watercolour and other media, all while soaking up the unique atmosphere of this beautiful garden. Kate will have some papers, media and paints for you to use, but do bring your own too. Kate has spent much time through the seasons on a residency in the Garden House, and will have paintings and prints for sale. “At the height of the season the Garden House is a treat for the senses, and this watercolour workshop will encourage you to express something of that beautiful abundance in watercolour/mixed media. Sit among the roses and paint while you drink in the atmosphere, and revel in the colours and scents.” Kate Osborne Cost: £80, to include refreshments and homemade cake Information Source: The Garden House Brighton | eventbrite

**Please check the venue website at BRIGHTON OPEN AIR THEATREif our ticket allocation is sold out here!**Guaranteed knock-out comedy shows in the glorious outdoors; grab your picnics and prosecco and make sure not to miss this fantastic week of comedy in Brighton's most beautiful outdoor venue! Tom Davis - King Gary, The Curse, Live at the Apollo, Murder in Successville, co-host of the hit Wolf and Owl podcast Stephen K Amos -Have I Got News for You, Mock the Week, QI, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Australia MC Stephen Grant - multi award-winning MC and owner of Brighton's no.1 Comedy Club, The Forge (Chortle's Best Venue (South) 2024) Age: Strictly 14+ (U18s MUST be accompanied by an adult)All lineups may be subject to change.Please be aware that the venue is outdoors. Shows go ahead in all weather, so come prepared with raincoats, umbrellas, sun cream and shades. We will only cancel a performance if the conditions are considered dangerous to performers or audience, which is incredibly rare. If ever in doubt, the show will almost always be going ahead!For more information on shows at Brighton Open Air Theatre, please check out their FAQs hereThe venue is fully accessible. Please make your booking directly on the BOAT website - Full information can be found hereAll seating is unreserved and allocated on arrivalROAR. By purchasing a ticket to attend Brighton Open Air Theatre, you are agreeing to their terms and conditions here Information Source: Funny That Comedy | eventbrite

We would love to invite you to the premiere screening of ‘ Solidarity in Motion ’ following the journey of the Sanctuary Runners Brighton Marathon Academy! Join us at 17 :45 on Wednesday 18 June 2025 at Duke of Yorks Picture House for a film screening, panel talk and popcorn! 17:45 arrival (please be prompt) 18:00 film screening 18:30 panel talk Dress in your best! Please do not book a ticket unless you can attend, and if you can no longer attend please cancel your ticket so that someone on our waitlist has the chance to come. We have charged a nominal fee which will go towards Sanctuary Runners. If this cost is unachievable, please reach out to rebecca.newman@londonmarathonevents.co.uk. Information Source: London Marathon Events | eventbrite

Chemistry of the Evening Raise your glasses, you fine and eligible gay singles, you are in for a wonderful night of dating. Meet like-minded singles face-to-face at our busy gay 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 meet people in real life. During the event, you will be going on between 8 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 and rotate from table to table until you meet every man. To help you remember all participants you will have a card to mark down all individuals that you like. There will be a break halfway through the dating for you to refill and recharge. 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

Join us at "Chai and Chatter," an event by Co-Women that redefines the networking experience. We’re creating a space where business connections are built in a relaxed and approachable atmosphere. Where: Alcampo Lounge Brighton When: Third Thursday in the Month 09:15am - 10:45am Why Our Members Love It: Genuine Connections: It’s not just networking; it’s about building relationships that extend beyond business. Inspiring Stories: Hear how collaborations within our community have led to success and growth. Supportive Environment: In the world of entrepreneurship, having a network that understands and supports you is invaluable. Event Format: Relaxed Networking: Arrive at 9.15 am, grab a cuppa or breakfast, and engage in effortless conversations. No Formal Pitches: The focus is on natural, spontaneous interactions. Meet a Variety of Members: We encourage mixing and mingling, ensuring you connect with a diverse group. Join Us: Be a part of an event where meaningful business relationships are forged. Reserve your spot for "Chai and Chatter" and experience a refreshing take on networking. For more information on our events, visit www.co-women.org . Information Source: Co-Women Events and Membership | eventbrite

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You are invited to an afternoon of sharing and discussing creative wellbeing approaches to sustainable place-making. Join local and international researchers, practitioners, and artists to explore the potential of situated and critical listening practices as a way of “commoning”, that is of making and living well with human and non-human others, in often harsh and changing urban environments. 14:00 Part 1: Welcome by Dr Matt Adams Interactive Listening Walk around Edward Street with Bela Emerson & Dr Bethan Prosser (Brighton & Hove Music for Connection) 15:30 Part 2: Sharing and showcase with Dr Phillipe Woloszyn (researcher in architecture, acoustics and ambience studies, University of Bordeaux) and Sara Ducloy (doctoral student, National School of Architecture and Landscapes, University of Bordeaux) 16:30 Break 16:45 Part 3: Sounding out the Waste House & Béton Communs/Concrete Commons music- making with Dr Elona Hoover (University of Brighton) 17:45 Reception with refreshments All welcome to participate in exploring these themes of arts and ecology, creative methodologies, liveability, and sustainable communities. This free event will be recorded for a community radio piece to be shared with a wider audience. The event will take place at the Waste House, an exciting eco-design experiment space on the University of Brighton's Grand Parade campus. The Interactive Listening Walk will take participants on a short journey around Dorset Gardens and Edwards Street (Mighell Street & White Street Community Gardens). The Waste House is not a wheelchair accessible venue and the workshop room is at the top of some small stairs. The walk will be on pavement as well as some uneven surfaces (grass in the park and woodchip path in the community garden). Please wear suitable clothing for a walk in June. This event is linked with the AmbiMuse Festival in Bordeaux, a collaboration between Passage UMR 5319 CNRS research centre, Compagnie Aïla & Béton Communs. With thanks to funding from the University of Brighton Creative for Arts & Wellbeing, ESRC South Coast Doctoral Partnership and Passage UMR 5319 CNRS research centre Information Source: Brighton and Hove Music for Connection CIC | eventbrite

Movimientos presents:  Álvaro Llerena Martínez x Akolá Tambó (As part of their UK Mini Tour 2025) Experience the soul of the Afro Colombian bullerengue tradition as master Colombian percussionist and vocalist Álvaro Llerena Martínez joins forces with London-based collective Akolá Tambó for an extraordinary show. A master drummer and cultural bearer, Álvaro is the son of legendary singer Petrona Martínez, known as the queen of bullerengue, and a key figure in preserving the ancestral sounds of Colombia’s Caribbean coast.  In this rare collaboration with Akolá Tambó -the UK’s first bullerengue group- they’ll share the deep roots and rhythms of this powerful tradition. Come connect to the drum and get ready to get your soul and body moving.  Information Source: Movimientos | eventbrite

Crow- Avanti Display Taking the form of a music concert, the show begins at twilight, with three musicians arriving for a gig. As the light fades, the atmosphere begins to change. An inventive music score is interrupted by ridiculous acts of conjuring, more Tommy Cooper than David Blane. Reality seems to warp. When full darkness falls, sleight of hand and video projection expand this comic and curious world, suggesting ideas both profound and absurd. Avanti Display is one of the UK’s longest established outdoor performance companies creating over twenty original shows. This production features collaborations with a range of artists: music by Seaming To; words by Lou Glanfield (IOU), dramaturgy by Mark Long (People Show), Audio Visual design by Chris Squire (Impossible Arts). The show was conceived by Bill Palmer, developed and performed by the company: Bill Palmer, Chris Squire, Paschale Straiton, Seaming To and Semay Wu. Zoe Mulford Zoe Mulford is rapidly becoming best-known as the writer of The President Sang Amazing Grace, which has been covered by Joan Baez and by Kronos Quartet featuring Meklit. The song was voted 2018 Song of the Year by Folk Alliance International. Originally from Pennsylvania, she first started performing her own songs while living in North Carolina in the 1990's. Since then, she has released five albums on the cooperative Azalea City Recordings label. She now lives in the North of England and tours on both sides of the Atlantic. There will be a bar available serving alcohol and non-alcohol drinks Doors open 7.00pm Zoe Mulford 7.30pm Interval 8.15 pm Avanti Display- Crow 8.45pm Information Source: Jonathan Hodgkinson | eventbrite

FIT LIVING CLUB Summer Series: Fitness Flow Class on Hove Lawns Come join us for the first of our summer series classes on the iconic Hove Lawns! Get ready to move, stretch, and sweat in this signature Fitness Flow class blending strength, mobility & stretch. Led by Brighton-based health coach Fiona & founder of Fit Living Club. This 45-minute class is designed to leave you feeling strong, centred, and energised — all with the sea breeze and summer vibes as your backdrop. All proceeds will be donated to The Movement Charity , supporting women’s wellbeing through fitness and community. All fitness levels welcome. Bring a mat, water, and good vibes. See you there! Information Source: Fiona | eventbrite

Through various activities and group discussions, this half day training will: Help practitioners to understand the benefits of bringing an exploration of sex into the therapy room Support therapists and counsellors to understand the barriers to talking about sex with clients Increase confidence when exploring this topic in counselling and psychotherapy Information Source: The Wilbury Clinic | eventbrite

Adam’s birthday Come celebrate Adam’s birthday with us at Preston Street! Join us for a fun-filled day of laughter, cake, and good company. The party will be held in person, so get ready to enjoy some delicious treats and create lasting memories. Don't forget to RSVP so we can save you a slice of cake! We can't wait to see you there! Information Source: eventbrite

NO FEE TICKETS: https://dandelion.events/e/a8ok8 Connection Jam is Brighton & Hove's dynamic and playful social event! Expect great conversations, meaningful encounters and the opportunity to create real friendships. Through guided activities that move beyond small talk, we invite you to a safer and braver space - where new connections are made and everyone is welcome. Our games and activities are designed to foster instant connection and authentic sharing - you will be encouraged to drop in deeper than the usual patterns of surface level chat to reveal your more-true self - and be welcomed, exactly as you are. We make space for playful communication and real appreciation, Who will you meet today? Connection Jam is is open to all, regardless of gender, sexuality, relationship status, etc etc. Everything is optional, and you will be empowered in your choice to take part! What to expect Opening and closing circles Playful activities Guided conversations Gentle movement A yummy selection of teas …and biscuits (of course!) What to bring ID / confirmation of your ticket (no need to print) A bottle of water An open heart and curious mind! Please note… This is an event for over 18s only. Please arrive on time, as we close the space shortly after arrival to create a safer, closed container for attendees. If you are feeling unwell at all, we require you to do a COVID test before coming, as we may have immunocompromised people attending. We have chairs available, so if you have mobility issues or prefer a chair for any medical/health-related reason. The space can get quite noisy at times due to the nature of the games and exercises with everyone talking at the same time. We empower you to always be in choice throughout the evening, so you can step out of any game at any time. If you know you prefer not to be in noisy spaces or might get overwhelmed by a loud environment, Connection Jam might not be your jam - please do what you need to do to honour your own needs and boundaries! Your Facilitator Dan Simpson (he/they) A writer, facilitator, and coach who is passionate about the power of words. He has a qualification in counselling and is trained in Authentic Relating / Wheel of Consent, and has participated in tantra and men's work retreats. He leads seasonal reflective writing club The Journal Circle, and facilitates creative writing sessions for businesses and in schools. With a decade of professional facilitation work, he designs imaginative and reflective experiences that encourage participants to express themselves authentically and creatively. Important! Please arrive on time. We open doors at 3pm and hold the opening circle at 3.15pm. We require that everyone is in the space at this time as this sets our container for the event. Here, guidelines and confidentiality is shared - and so you will not be admitted after this. Please arrive in good time for the start of the Connection Jam. Photography We sometimes like to take a few photos for future promotional purposes. You are always welcome to opt out of photos! Location and the space Rear of 129 Stockwell Lodge, 133 Conway St, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 3LA - Google Maps - W3W: serves.cooks.buns Neighbourhuud is a beautiful community studio which hosts a variety of wellness sessions and events. It is a hidden gem in the heart of Hove, accessible from Conway Street. The space is a cosy, warm cocoon with cushions and blankets for seating. If you require a chair or anything else to be comfortable in the space, please let us know in advance (email helloconnectionjam@gmail.com with your requirements) and we can arrange that for you. There is space in the entrance for coats and bags, as well as a kitchenette for us to enjoy hot drinks and snacks throughout the day. Parking at the studio itself is for facilitators and studio space owners only, so please use nearby street parking if arriving by car. Public transport - a few minutes from both Hove and Aldrington train stations. Our refund policy If your circumstances change and you are no longer able to attend an event, then we are happy to transfer your ticket to a future date, providing you let us know at least 48 hours in advance of the event. If the event is sold out, then we can give you a refund providing you give us at least 48 hours notice - this allows us to offer your ticket to our waiting list. Within the 48-hour window, we will do our best to accommodate changes but this cannot be guaranteed. Information Source: Dan Simpson | eventbrite

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Age Against The Machine, number 1 party starters for the older party animal, are back in Brighton for a summer edition of the shindig the kids can't spoil Over 30s only. For over 11 years now Don and Reg have been hosting sold out parties in London for those who do not want to go gentle in to that good night and are still fighting hard for their right to party! Don't tell the kids, but now they're now regularly doing it by the sea in Brighton too! Dropping the finest: pop, indie, rock, disco, Motown, rock ‘n’ roll, power ballads, soul, punk, ska, northern soul, funk and anything we think will get the floor moving. **As with all Age Against The Machine events this is strictly for over 30s only. Photo ID MUST be produced, even if you have purchased an advance ticket! No Kids Allowed! You’ll hear artists like: Wham, Prince, The Clash, Kate Bush, Chic, Bon Jovi, The Cure, Stevie Wonder, Human League, Blondie, The Killers, Dolly Parton, The Spice Girls, Pet Shop Boys, Tina Turner, Blur, Bonnie Tyler, Rolling Stones, Pulp, The Smiths, Specials, Kylie, The Strokes, Elton John, Joy Division, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, KC and the Sunshine Band, Fleetwood Mac, Duran Duran, Gloria Gaynor, Soft Cell, Bee Gees, Belinda Carlisle, Pet shop Boys, Madonna, Beach Boys, Queen, Meat Loaf, Soft Cell, Phil Collins, Temptations, Beatles, Frankie Valli, Whitney Houston, The Kinks, James Brown, Cher, INXS, New Order, ABBA, Erasure, Journey, Madness, Stone Roses, The Jam, Supremes, Depeche Mode, Donna Summer and loads more. Age Against The Machine has appeared at numerous festivals over the years including Isle of Wight, Latitude, Standon Calling, Brighton Fringe and more. "The perfect place to dance off those middle-age blues" Time Out "Look out! The oldies are taking over!" Time Out Information Source: Club de Fromage | eventbrite

We welcome the respected landscape painter Hester Berry to the studio for an accessible and well-structured class weekend course, focusing on painting landscape in oil paints. Over the weekend Hester will help you to understand how you might use a sketchbook to support your painting and discuss how you best use colour, light and economical brushwork to develop engaging landscape paintings, working up a complete painting in the studio from reference sketches and photographs. This course is ideal for beginners who want to learn how to approach painting landscapes in oils, as well as more experienced painters who are looking to learn from Hester.       What to Expect   Day 1: Following an introductory talk we will head go outside to draw near to the studio (weather permitting) followed by a discussion of tone and short demonstration. You will then have the opportunity to begin your own painting from your own reference material under Hester’s guidance while Hester works on an ongoing demonstration piece.   Day 2: We will look at colour and mark-making in more depth and you will be able to continue to work on your own paintings, with Hester’s support.   The workshop will run from 10am-5pm, with a 1-hour lunch break - you are welcome to bring a packed lunch, or to pop to the nearby Sainsbury’s, or a café on London Road. There will also be extra tea breaks throughout the day.     What you need to bring    Most materials will be provided, including oil paint, solvent, additional oil painting paper, palettes and palette knives. You will need to bring:    A choice of photos of landscapes to work from (printouts are fine, but a tablet, iPad or phone is often preferable).  A sketchbook   An apron and appropriate clothing to be painting and to be outside for an hour or so: sunhats, sunscreen, waterproofs, depending on weather  Paint brushes, a selection of widths including a ¾" flat/chisel brush, and a smaller flat/chisel brush   3-4 canvases, boards or pieces of oil paper between 9”x12” and  18”x24” in size, primed and prepared with a ground of a solvent-thinned coat of brown oil paint. Hester suggests a mixture of yellow ochre, burnt sienna and French ultramarine; aim for a warm soily/sandy colour.   Rags or kitchen Roll  You will need to take your painting home with you at the end of the course, so please bear that in mind and bring a box or appropriate carrier – paintings can be left at the studio to dry. If you have any questions, please contact info@draw-brighton.co.uk      Getting to the studio   You may arrive at 9:45am onwards. 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 Patreon supporters. Sign up to the Draw Patreon from just £3.60 per month to get access to the discount, online life drawing course, live online classes and personal feedback from our tutors. Whether you are a Patreon supporter or not, you can post your drawings on the Draw community Facebook group and you are welcome to tag us with @draw_brighton and #drawbrighton on Instagram.     Safety & accessibility   For the wellbeing of everybody at the class please don’t come to the class if you are ill with contagious symptoms.  If you have any accessibility needs, please do let us know beforehand and we will do everything we can to make sure you can enjoy the life 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. Oil paints will be used at this session and we will be using odourless solvent (no turps) throughout the course - 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

Animal Trails, Pete Myson, Tessa Moldan and Dora Young (Dirt Verses) at BAS Come join us for a midsummer evening of music, poetry, and art at Brighton Art Space with Animal Trails, Pete Myson, Tessa Moldan, and Dora Young (Dirt Verses). BYOB. Doors at 7pm. Information Source: eventbrite

🐝✨ Discover the Magic of Bees Through Storytelling! ✨🐝 Join us for a magical storytelling experience with Sheila, as she weaves tales of adventure and wonder while sharing the vital role bees play in our world and how we can help protect them. 🌍📖 This beautiful story was written by Dr. Yanet Sepúlveda, Research Fellow in Ecology and Evolution at the University of Sussex, and is designed to inspire young minds to care for our buzzing friends. 🌟 As a special bonus, you will receive a FREE copy of the book plus a bee-friendly seed pack to grow their own pollinator haven! 🌸🐝 🎟️ This is a ticketed event, but tickets are FREE — 1 per child. Spaces are limited, so book soon! Let’s celebrate bees, nature, and the magic of stories together! 💛 #BeeStorytime #FreeBooks #FamilyEvent #SaveTheBees #PollinatorPower Information Source: Growing Hollingdean | eventbrite

Know Yourself, Be Yourself, Like Yourself (Sweet Talk: Wellbeing Workshop 2) Do you put yourself down? Make jokes at your own expense? Compare yourself to others? Feel unlovable inside? Hate having photos taken? Don’t like the sound of your own voice? This ‘taster’ workshop will focus on helping you get to know yourself, like yourself, and even love yourself. We’ll focus on learning to be good to you , and to think positively about your attributes and qualities. It’s time to build your self-esteem and confidence, to feel you deserve the good stuff in life. You will come away with practical strategies for kind and positive thinking. It’s a truism: but it’s hard to love and be loved if you don’t love yourself. Know Yourself, Be Yourself, Like Yourself is the second in a series of 3 taster workshops by Corinne Sweet, spread across 2025. Join Corinne through different seasons to tackle various areas of self-love, self-development and growth. Other workshops: 26 April - Spring Forward: What's Holding You Back? https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1237428444789?aff=oddtdtcreator 9 November - How to Say No: Defining and Holding Your Boundaries https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1237431714569?aff=oddtdtcreator Corinne Sweet is a regular columnist for the local West Hill newsletter, Whistler. She is a Humanistic Psychotherapist, Broadcaster and writer. She has written over 20 books, been a magazine and media ‘agony aunt’ and Big Brother Psychologist. Corinne has lots of experience working with individuals, couples and groups, and is a practising psychotherapist in Brighton, London and online. Information Source: Corinne Sweet | eventbrite

Offering Counselling Outdoors with Nature A practical and experiential full day workshop which will prepare you to set up and integrate working outside into your existing therapeutic practise Workshop content: Context: Why offer counselling outdoors with nature History & research Personal motivations Benefits to you and your client Planning: Safely hold counselling sessions outside Choosing a space & time Carrying out & implementing risk assessments Travel & equipment Ideas and Exercises: Emotional regulation Using natural resources to enhance your counselling practise Skills practise – prepare, trial and review working outside together Information Source: The Wilbury Clinic | eventbrite

Come share your stories of food, culture and hobbies with artists from Writing Our Legacy, Diversity Lewes, and The Rest Experience in this free workshop series exploring culture and heritage, and health and wellbeing at the University of Brighton. Each session will involve different creative writing and making opportunities The sessions will provide experience in oral storytelling, creative writing, and various visual arts We will also produce a book and an exhibition by the end using all work produced All sessions will be fun and open to all – no experience is necessary The workshops are aimed at BPOC people living, working or studying in Sussex. More info about workshops coming soon. Workshop date: Sun 22 June – Facilitator: Remi Graves See the rest of the workshops and locations: Maisha Stories workshops - Hastings Library Maisha Stories workshops - Lewes FC Community Garden Maisha Stories workshops - Seven Sister Country Park – Pump Barn About the artists Remi Graves is a poet and drummer. A former Barbican Young Poet, their work has been featured on BBC Radio 4, at St Paul's Cathedral and in various anthologies. Past commissions include ‘a well worn path’ for Arthouse Jersey and ‘On Breathing’ for Barbican. Remi has led courses at The Poetry School, Queercircle and facilitates in schools and local community spaces. Their debut pamphlet, 'with your chest', was published by fourteen poems in 2022. Remi won the inaugural 2024 Prototype Prize. About Maisha Stories Project From November 2024 to December 2025, we will work with Black, Asian and ethnically diverse people of colour (BPOC) communities based along the South Downs National Park and East Sussex to co-produce and co-deliver a series of 12 monthly storytelling and placemaking workshops in Brighton’s Moulsecoomb, Hastings and Lewes aimed at people of all ages and backgrounds including families. Project partners are Writing Our Legacy (WOL) and Diversity Lewes and The Rest Experience and working with academic Dr Jess Moriarty. Look out for our updates on how you can get involved if you are living, working or studying in these areas. The project builds on the Maisha Stories: No Place Like Home project devised in 2024 by Amy Zamarripa Solis (WOL), Tony Kalume (Diversity Lewes) and Dr Jess Moriarty and delivered with Akila Richards founder of The Rest Experience. The project has delivered a workshop series in Lewes, supported by University of Brighton’s Community – University Partnership Programme and funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), AHRC Impact Account and Arts Council England. The project has also delivered workshops, in partnership with Sussex Police, funded by IGNITE Acceleration fund and Policy Support Fund. Why Maisha Stories? In Swahili, the name Maisha represents the value, diversity, and beauty of life, the profound meaning of life and the energy, power, and essence of being. It is a name celebrated across African societies and more widely that inspires connections between human existence, nature and the whole community of life. It acknowledges these interconnections as precious and vital and should be celebrated. Project Aims The project seeks to connect individuals and build new communities. Storytelling, in particular, can be a catalyst for community, enabling people to share their lives and experiences and combating feelings of loneliness. We want to address the inequality of access to the natural environment in the UK. Writing Our Legacy CIC is an arts and heritage organisation that enables Black, Asian and ethnically diverse/BPOC* people to tell their story through writing and the creative arts. We were established in 2012. We give writers and other creatives a platform and community to feel supported, nurtured and evolve their work through the creative pipeline, from start to publication. We share stories and heritage of diaspora communities and bring them to life through various art forms for audiences to learn and take part in cultural heritage. We are an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. Information Source: Writing Our Legacy CIC | eventbrite

A restorative and nurturing day in the heart of Brighton A morning of crystal healing, gentle yoga, meditation and breathwork, and a workshop to explore other holistic therapies. Free time to enjoy lunch, shopping, or a seafront walk in the heart of Brighton An afternoon of massage, reflexology and holistic therapies. And a crystal singing bowls healing sound bath to end the perfect ‘me day’ Maximum 12 partcipants, please book early to ensure your place. Includes yoga, meditation & breathwork classes, a healing workshop & sound bath Afternoon therapist appointments are booked to suit your individual plans for the day and incur an additional cost. The venue is less than 10 minutes walk from Brighton station and 2 minutes from North Road car park (day rate is £9 if you park by 9 am) Information Source: Yoga Sana with Tania Leach | eventbrite

We’re bringing Zumba to Brighton Music Hall Sunday, 22nd June at 9:30 AM! 🎉 To make this an unforgettable experience, we’ve teamed up with Charlie Lambert – Zumba Queen & Brighton’s Best Personal Trainer 🏆💃🏽. Expect high-energy moves, infectious beats, and fun for the whole family – all with the stunning Brighton seafront as your backdrop! 🌊 🎟 Only £5 per person ☕ Followed by 20% off beachfront coffees, breakfast & live music 🎶 Spots are limited, so don’t miss out! Information Source: Brighton Music Hall | eventbrite