What a weekend guide we’ve got for you this week! Once again, there’s a shed load of fun going on in Brighton & Hove, so we’ve gone to the trouble of picking our favourites for you. Aren’t you lucky? If you didn’t manage to snap up some free tickets to the Redstripe gig on Friday, don’t fret, as we’ve got some great alternatives for you. Saturday sees Fatboy Slim open the first LagoonFest in Hove and FriendsFest lands in Preston Park, whilst women of the city are also invited to Trafalgar Lane to become a street artist. Like the sound of that? Then don’t forget about the return of the incredible work from artist Thomas Buckley as his immersive beach cocktail experience comes to Pop-Up Brighton this weekend too. And that little lot is just what we’ve told you about already. Oh yes, there’s more…
Sonic Switch
One of our favourite club nights is back this Saturday, as Sonic Switch returns to the Green Door Store for a night of musical magic. Brighton record label Tru Thoughts have a killer set list planned for their monthly night, which always includes celebrating some of the best local talent around. Which is where it all started… underneath Rob’s stairs, in fact. They are behind local music legends like Hot 8 Brass Band and Alice Russell, so it’s safe to say you can trust that they’ll bring the ultimate party, as Robert Luis works his way through genres from Bass, Hip Hop and Soul to Drum & Bass, reggae, garage, jazz and disco. They always bring a massive range of music styles and tempos that fill the perfect music shaped whole in your Saturday night.
Saturday 8th September, 11.00pm – 4.00am; free entry all night
The Green Door Store, 7 Trafalgar Arches, Brighton BN1 4FQ
sonicswitch.co.uk
Poltergeists and Pints
There are plenty of pubs in Brighton & Hove and this Sunday you’re invited to join in the discovery of some spirits of the supernatural variety… yes, we’re talking your ghosts and ghouls rather than your gin & slim. Meeting at the Clock Tower, you’ll be taken to some of the city’s haunted hostelries to find out about the stories behind their spooky history. You’ll, of course, grab a drink while you’re at it. It’s not for the faint-hearted, as you’ll be told tales of murdered landladies and even the ghost of the Ripper. The good news is you don’t need to book, so if you fancy adding some low-cost spook to your Sunday, then this one’s for you!
Sunday 9th September, 8.00 – 9.45pm; £5
Meet at the Clock Tower at the top of North Street, Brighton BN1 3GJ