The temperature’s dropped, Brighton’s starting to get a little bit sparkly and we’re slowly getting those festive feels. Need some inspo for weekend fun? For starters, you can get your hands on a free scoop of ice-cream on Friday (no, you’re wrong, it’s never too cold); get a sweat on at what is, quite literally, the hottest quiz in town; spot the Santa bus as Father C starts travelling around the city on his lightmobile; join Ruby Moon for yoga, swimming, music and good vibes; or explore the wonder of the light trail at Wakehurst’s botanical garden. Not to mention bidding a sad farewell to the flock of the sheep that have been brightening up our streets. What else? You’ll have to keep reading…
Get free pizza and pasta as popular Italian eatery reopens
Nanninella is reopening as a take-away restaurant on Saturday and, to celebrate, the family-run Italian on Preston Street is giving away Neapolitan classic Pasta e Patate. They’re cooking up a tonne of the carb-laden dream, but we’d get down there prontissimo if we were you as when it’s gone, it’s gone. They’ll also be selling slices of their excellent pizza, plus street food, pastries and Italian deli treats.
Saturday 25th November; 10am – 5pm
26 Preston Street, Brighton, BN1 2HN
nanninellapizzeria.co.uk
Embrace Green not Black Friday at a clothes swap
Forget the commercial Amazon-driven behemoth that is Black Friday and go green instead at a clothes swap at Sew In Brighton sewing school. They’ll even plant a tree for every ticket bought. You can bring up to ten items (clean and in decent condition, please) to swap. And, if you find a beauty that doesn’t quite fit, the team will be on hand to offer you sewing and alterations advice. Sew good.
Friday 24th November; 6.30pm – 8pm; £3
18 Kingsway House, 134 – 140 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2DL
sewinbrighton.co.uk
Get festive at these Christmas markets
We may not be getting an official city Christmas market this year, but indie festive affairs are a million times better anyway. Fabulous hand-crafted gifts from local creatives beat cheap plastic tat hands down, right? There’s a few going on this weekend: the excellent Paper Daisy Christmas makers’ fair at Wagner Hall (complete with mulled wine and hot chocolate stalls and a wreath workshop), which always has loads of great stalls and the Christmas Maker’s Fair at The Old Market, which showcases 40 of the best creative talent in the south and is always worth a visit. This weekend sees the return of Made Brighton, the contemporary art and craft show run by Tutton and Young of Atelier Beside The Sea. Back after a six-year hiatus, the national craft and design show is a treasure trove of top quality makers. And finally, the winter season of the Artists’ Open Houses has kicked off – discover all kinds of artists’ and makers’ wares and peek around people’s houses. It’s a win-win.
Paper Daisy market at Wagner Hall: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November; 11am – 4pm; 2 Regency Road, Brighton BN1 2RU
The Maker’s Fair; Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November; 11am – 5pm; The Old Market, 11A Upper Market Street, Hove, BN3 1AS
Made Brighton; Friday 24th – Sunday 26th November; 10.30am – 5.30pm (5pm on Sunday); Brighton Dome – Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE
Artists’ Open Houses, 25th – 26th November and first two December weekends; various times and locations
aoh.org.uk
Boost your spirits with a community sea swim
Want to experience the joy-giving benefits of sea swimming, but don’t want to do it on your own? Maybe you just fancy sitting in the water or dipping a toe in to get you started, especially given the rather chilly temperatures right now (around 12C). Then you might like to join the friendly gang at Hove Mental Health Swims. There’s no pressure to get in if you don’t feel like it – you can just sit on the beach and have a chat if you prefer. Sign up here or head down on the day. Look out for their pink pirate flag flying on the middle of the beach closest to the Hove Lawns sign by the Hove Lawns Cafe, but keep an eye on their socials as if it’s a bit hairy out there, it will get postponed.
Sunday 26th November, 10.30am – 11.30am; free
Hove Lawns Beach
Hove Mental Health Swims
Check out an ‘artstravaganza’
Cheekily billed ‘probably the world’s biggest art show’, Artstravaganza showcases the work of loads of cool local artists, including art mice featured in Tim Burton films and skateboard art. You’ll also get to see some performance art, a projectionist and there’ll be a DJ playing tunes while you browse. RSVP by email to art@brightonstaugustinescentre.co.uk or DM them on Instagram to get your free ticket.
Friday 24th November; 7pm until late; free
St Augustine’s, Stanford Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6EA
brightonstaugustinescentre.co.uk
Get your punk on at an all-day fundraising gig
Rats With Wings Records and An Alternative Gathering have got together to bring the city a day of punk rock (featuring all-girl punk band Pussyliquor, psychedelic garage punk duo Skinny Milk, queer witch-punk from Rites of Hadda, and many more) with comedy between sets and a raffle. All proceeds are going to Punk 4 The Homeless, which raises money for street children worldwide by putting on excellent punk rock gigs.
Sunday 26th November; 2pm – 10pm; from £9.40
The Pipeline, 6 Little East, Brighton, BN1 1HT
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