We couldn’t write this weekend guide without briefly touching on Thursday evening’s news. We may not be royalists, but we’re sorry for the family, losing someone is always unspeakably awful. And strangely, the Queen’s death has left us sadder than we thought it would. A constant amid years of upheaval is no more and it all feels like the end of an era. We guess it *is* the end of an era. Also, we now have a king? That feels very bizarre.
But even as the nation goes into 10 days of mourning with events being cancelled left, right and centre, life does go on so we’re bringing you another round-up of the best of what’s (still) on this weekend. Go on, have some fun, you deserve it.
Don’t push it
If you haven’t got a ticket yet (where have you been?), then you *might* still get lucky as there are, at the time of writing, a few left for this evening’s LAST EVER The Big Push show. Going from busking on Brighton’s streets to having fans all over the world, the foursome’s indie rock n’ roll shows are still infused with the same infectious energy as when they first got together. Basically, it’s going to be a banger.
Friday, 9th September; 7pm; £27.50
Brighton Dome
Come to Mama’s
Also in final events, it’s the last Hi Cacti x Mama’s Cocktail Bar pop-up of the summer (just us or was it all over in the blink of an eye?). And as it’s the fourth birthday of Mexican restaurant Tlaloc (now at The Old Pier at Selina hotel), not only will Mama’s be serving up their trademark margaritas, they’ll also have Tlaloc’s Mexican street tacos and Juanchi, their beer collab with Handbrew Co. And, as ever, there will be 10 percent off everything in Hi Cacti’s lovely plant shop (don’t miss the witchy area downstairs).
Friday, 9th September; 6 – 9pm; free
Hi Cacti, 83 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3JE
Razzle dazzle ’em
Magpies of the world, listen up! Eclectic designer Fumbalina is clearing out her studio to make some space and some funds ahead of her move to a new one (plus 10 percent of profits is going to Ukrainian charity Voices for Children). Great for her, but even better for us as she’s having a grand auction to sell off loads of her sparkly samples, fabulously flamboyant kaftan and headpiece seconds, items from her vintage collection and boxes of exciting glittery bits and pieces. It works just like Ebay (you’ll need to register for an account on her website before you can bid) and tonnes of stuff starts at just 99p. Just don’t outbid us, please!
Friday 9th at 9am – Sunday 11th September at 6pm, 2022; from 99p
fumbalinas.co.uk
Patch it up
We love a good ceilidh, all that whirling is great for lifting the spirits. If you’re a fan, too, then you’ll want to head to The Patch (or, officially, the William Clarke Park) this Saturday for their community ceilidh. Alongside the traditional dancing to live music from the Hilltop Ceilidh Band, there’ll be a bar with Loud Shirt beer, a raffle and plenty of food stalls.
Saturday, 10th September, 5.30pm – 9.30pm (live music from 6.30pm); £5 suggested donation (bring cash for donations as their only card readers are at the bar).
Hartington Rd, Brighton BN2 3LJ (you can also access it from Picton Street and Franklin Street)
Friends of William Clarke Park
Open sesame
No need for magic passwords this weekend as the Heritage Open Days are back for 2022, giving you the chance to get a peak behind the scenes of places that are usually out of bounds to the general public. And it’s all free, too. This year, some of our favourite local offerings include the Grade II-listed Rottingdean Windmill (climb to the top for a great view and an idea of how things would have worked back when it was still a functioning mill) and the fascinating – and opulent – HQ of Sussex Freemasonry on Queen’s Road.
Friday, 9th September – 18th September; free (but you may need to book); various locations
heritageopendays.co.uk
That’s all folk
Yes. it’s back! After selling out last year, The Brighton Folk Festival is bringing some of the UK’s best folk talent back to the south coast this weekend. English folk music icons Martin Carthy (his music influenced the likes of Bob Dylan) and his daughter Eliza Carthy are headlining, but you’ll also have the chance to see lots of up-and-coming and local talent across the festival’s two stages.
Saturday, 10th September, 12.30pm; £37.80
Patterns, Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TL
folkroom.co.uk
Need more?
Try some wizard-inspired cocktail-making, or visit Kemp Town’s (not-so-secret-now) secret garden before it closes for the season.
Photo credits: The Postman (feature image)
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