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things to do this weekend: 12th – 14th october

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☀️It’s (finally) that time of the week again

☀️It’s (finally) that time of the week again, so grab a brew and check out our pick of what to do this fine weekend☀️

🎭Don’t miss BBC Radio Sussex legend @allison.ferns in her first one-woman show this Sunday, @flutter_bye_play. Transporting you back to the 80s, the immersive play takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as Mary unpacks her once promise-filled life. Can she rise again? Afterwards, embrace the era of epic shoulder pads at the non-stop 80s classics-filled after-party @ironworksstudiosbrighton

😋Make the most of the longer days with a beachside stroll followed by breakfast, whopping great cakes, fresh flavour-packed lunch or supper over sweeping sea views at the gorgeous @readingroombrighton

🍍Hunt down a pineapple and lug it to @fattoamanopizza to enjoy their controversial pineapple-topped pizza special for free (pineapple-on-pizza-haters, you’ll be converted, you have been warned)

🎨Dose up on culture (and coffee and cocktails) as @helmgallery_’s latest exhibition, Rare, kicks off. This lovingly curated show celebrates works from some of the most sought-after contemporary artists, like Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst

📚After a new book? Head over to @gettopuck on Saturday and Sunday to browse their charity book sale (proceeds to Palestine Action UK) over a cup of their excellent coffee. Prices start at 50p, so what’s not to love?

☘️Get stuck in to two days of St Paddy’s day action at the @fiddlerselbow_btn with a bigger-than-ever version of their annual street party featuring Irish music, dancing, rugby, and oysters, washed down with bucketloads of the dark stuff

🎞️Fancy some late-night cult cinema? Stroll over to Duke’s After Dark @dukeofyorks for David Lynch’s Blue Velvet on Saturday

🌟Coming up next week…🌟

📹 @videoaffectsnight is back at @eaststreettap on Thursday with more fun talks around all things film, with three guest speakers and a movie quiz

🎵 @todays_active_lifestyles are hosting a not-to-be-missed evening of innovative sounds next Friday

📻The brilliant @offlicencemagazine is launching a pop-up radio station, @offieradio! And they’re getting the party started next Saturday @manchesterstreetartsclub

☀️The sun’s still shining and we’re back w

☀️The sun’s still shining and we’re back with another dose of weekend inspo 🥳. You’ll find our bumper IWD weekend guide over on the site, but here are the highlights, plus a selection of other stuff that’s too good to miss

☕️Brilliant brunches☕️
💃This year, co-working space Platf9rm have turned their annual Kickass Women event into an empowering business mixer
🇬🇷 @rubymoonswim and @eyestorm_women are hosting an intimate IWD celebration at Greek restaurant @nostos__hove
🍴Fashion designer and confidence coach @elifkoseofficial has another edition of her inspirational IWD lunch @thegrandbrighton

😋 Foodie fun 😋
🍔 The @boysterous_burgers residency kicks off @fountainhead.pub
🥩Visit @shelterhallmarket’s newest kitchen @stakehaus_ for, you guessed it, juicy steaks, from Sunday, with the chance to get your hands on a free steak
🪷Missed the @dishoompermitroom x @haliscobrighton collab? Don’t worry, you can still get enjoy two dishes from the night ‘til Sunday - the chicken ruby quesadilla and the mushroom pepper fry tacos

🎵Music madness🎵
💃 @komedia_brighton have got an IWD special club night on Saturday with women-led tunes across the eras
🎧 @capsulerecordsuk are hosting an all female line-up of DJs in store on Saturday
🎤Brighton’s newest (and quite possibly coolest) venue @waxingpink is having an all-day IWD party and fundraiser
🤘And if heavy rock is more your jam, rock metal band @blackorchidempire Empire are playing at @daltonsbrighton on Saturday with a raft of support from brilliant local bands @wearewrex, @bones_ate_arfa, @chvptersuk and @spookyhugeband

🛍️Saturday shopping shenanigans🛍️
👛Preloved specialists @thecirclesstore are holding a pop-up market of female makers
🖼️ @blackbrightonmarket have put together a special IWD edition of their creative community market
👗And small-but-perfectly-formed fragrance boutique @soliflore_store Soliflore is hosting @secret_store_pop_up and @emmastantonjewellery for more wallet-emptying female small biz shopping joy

🏊‍♀️What else?🏊‍♀️
🧘‍♀️An IWD personal growth and yoga workshop with @luluminns_biz, the UK’s biggest IWD swim on the beach, and the @brightoni360official reopens on Saturday!

🥞Holy crepe, it’s Pancake Day! And it’s sta

🥞Holy crepe, it’s Pancake Day! And it’s stacking up to be a good one.

🥞These are a few of our faves - head over to the site for the full lowdown (link in bio) and info on all the latest specials.

🥞 @goingnowhereman
🥞 @starfishandcafe
🥞 @oeuf.cafe
🥞 @cafedescouleursbrighton
🥞 @mokshacaffe
🥞 @ouicreperie
🥞 @easytigerbn1
🥞 @thebrekkyclub

🥞Did we miss your favourite? Let us know in the comments!
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Need some weekend inspo? 🥳 We’re back from ou

Need some weekend inspo? 🥳 We’re back from our self-imposed exile with an Instagram-only mini version of our weekend guide. Here we go…

💃Celebrate the first birthday of West Hove community lifestyle store @village.bn3 on Friday (6-9pm) with tunes, bubbly, popups and tasty discounts galore

🍔Fill up on stacked burgers and surf n’ turf @its.puffin, @tempestbrighton’s new kitchen

🍹Catch the last weekend of graffiti artist @aroe_heavyartillery’s show @helmgallery_. Head along on Friday evening for art with a side of tunes, tattoos and tasty cocktails

📽️Check out David Lynch’s masterpiece Dune (the OG) @whitewallcinema on Saturday

🎵Tune in and chill out to @mrjonhopkins music at the Pitchblack Mixtapes - a distraction-free listening session in the dark - @tomvenue on Sunday

🥯Feast on fresh filled bagels @bayit_bagels, @brightonopenmarket’s newest opening

And coming up next week:

A new edition of @soundaffectsnight music and culture night; a natural wine tasting with the guys from @titchhillwines @curio.wine; the opening of @boysterous_burgers’ kitchen @fountainhead.pub; plus loads of International Women’s Day events - guide out soon!

What are you up to this weekend? Tag us in your plans!

(And if you feel like it, let us know what you think about an Insta-only weekend guide or whether you prefer the full website shebang)

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Happy New Year, Brighton and Hove! Here’s to an

Happy New Year, Brighton and Hove! Here’s to an excellent 2025! 🎆

#brighton #brightonbeach #newyearfireworks #newyear2025

⭐️Are you feeling festive yet? We’ve got a g

⭐️Are you feeling festive yet? We’ve got a gorgeous Christmassy comp for you to get you in the mood:

⭐️We’ve teamed up with the lovely people @sofarbrighton to offer one lucky person the chance to win a ticket and drinks bundle for two to one of their Christmas shows.

⭐️Known for turning cool everyday places into intimate music venues, every @sofarsounds gig is different but always offers the chance to discover new music in a brilliantly immersive setting.

⭐️We took the footage here at last week’s show at the glorious @brightontoymuseum, which featured three mesmerising acts: @amypalmermusic, @danhoddmusic and @llsn____ - truly one to remember.

⭐️Got a gig buddy you’d like to take with you to one of their next shows? Tag them in the comments and head over to the website to enter (link in bio)!

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