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Spend Easter In Italy, Without Leaving Brighton

Buona Pasqua from Carluccio’s in Brighton! Easter is one of the most important festivals in the Italian calendar, second only to Christmas and associated with a host of traditional celebrations.
24 Feb 11 | Jo Aspin
 

Club Paradiso at Alias Hotel Seattle

Kids! Bring your parents and friends for lunch at Club Paradiso.
05 Mar 08 | Lucy Rogers
 

The 2-4-1 Summertime Food Offer At Momma Cherri's

Enjoy some munch over the Summer! With the kind investment of time from Academy Internet, Momma Cherri’s is running a 2 for 1 offer in the restaurant.
04 Jul 07 | Ruth Price
 

Juniper Takes Over Kitchen At The Open House

All you crazy party people will know Oliver Hyde as general manager of hip seafront club Audio.
23 Oct 06 | Laura
 

Elderflower Fields Festival

NEW FESTIVAL NEAR BRIGHTON FOR ALL THE FAMILY Elderflower Fields is a new, boutique festival designed with the whole family in mind.
05 Apr 12 | Sarah Walker
 

Quiksilver Presents Tony Hawk & Friends European Skate Tour

Brighton, one of England’s most visited seaside towns will host the final show on 21st July 2010 for Quiksilver presents Tony Hawk and Friends European Tour.
01 Jul 10 | Matt Costello
 

Europe’s Fastest Growing Music Convention And Showcase - The Great Escape

Featuring more than 350 of the most important and influential bands playing in 30+ venues across Brighton from May 13th-15th, the team behind Europe’s most anticipated new music festival and industry conference event, The Great Escape are set to unveil the day-by-day, venue-by-venue breakdown of exactly who is playing, when and where at this year’s event.
13 Apr 10 | Matt Costello
 

Traders Wanted For Lift Moltenfestival This Bank Holiday Weekend

I run the LIFT Molten Festival in Barking, East London.
26 Aug 09 | Molten Festival - Sara Doctors
 

Brighton Vegan Fayre

Vegan celebs flock to Brighton’s biggest Vegan festival ever! Organisers of Brighton’s first ever Vegan Fayre on March 21st are thrilled to announce the first headline acts for what promises to be a superb family day out with entertainment on every level.
22 Jan 09 | Frank
 

Festival Fun

Brighton is known for its flamboyant style, vibrant residents and lively atmosphere, which translates several times every year into some fantastically fun festivals.
17 Nov 08 | Matt Costello
 

Brighton And Hove Food Festival

The Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival is a celebration of the best of food and drink available in Sussex and is growing from strength to strength in the ‘city of festivals' annual line up.
02 Sep 08 | Amanda
 

Patchest Annual One Day Summer Festival Saturday 19th July 2008

Patchfest - our annual one day summer festival for the whole community (Hanover / Elm Grove Area of Brighton).
17 Jul 08 | Karim
 

Rose Hill Drive At The Engine Room

On Tuesday 9th September Family Entertainments presents Rose Hill Drive at The Engine Room.
24 Jul 08 | Kairen
 

K?naan

As hip-hop passes the quarter century mark, it has evolved in ways no one could have imagined.
04 Oct 06 | Chris Challis
 

Christmas And New Year’s Eve At Komedia 2011

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat and Komedia is plumping up a selection of scrumptious events for you.
28 Oct 11 | Jessica Lambert
 

8ft Lego Man Washes Up On Brighton Beach

Brighton is regarded as a popular youth destination, be it for a weekend away or a University stint.
01 Dec 08 | Nic
 

Touch Me, I'm Sick

TOUCH ME I?M SICK ? Press release Wednesday 1st February, 10pm-2am ?It doesn?t matter what you look like.
11 Jan 06 | Gary 11
 

Pleasure Island Charity Preview

Charity preview night of Peter Mantle's hilarious new adult pantomime "Pleasure Island!" in aid of The Argus Appeal.
09 Dec 05 | Lottie Elson
 

Exploitation - Crane Kalman Brighton

Sex, drugs, delinquency, Black power, alternative culture and, of course, rock and roll: these are just a few of the themes which have attracted the attention of the cinema?s bottom-feeders over the past eighty years.
24 Oct 05 | Brightonlife Culture Dept.
 

Sensual Seduction An Exhibition By The Guild Of Erotic Artists

Sensual Seduction An exhibition by The Guild of Erotic Artists Prepare to be seduced ? The Guild of Erotic Artists is coming to town.
08 Apr 05 | Carol Milligan
 

This Easter Get Ready For Some Prehistoric Family Fun!

?Herbie Treeheads Dinosaur Show? is coming to BrightonandHove.
29 Mar 05 | Herbie Treehead
 

Red Bull Vert Sessions Comes To Brighton

?Boarding?, BMX?ing and break dancing take over Brighton on Sunday 5th September (12-6pm), as the Red Bull Vert Sessions comes to town with the UK?s best skate and BMX talent in the UK ? with some b-boys thrown in for good measure! Supported by skate and BMX brand Etnies, Red Bull Vert Sessions is a combined series of vert demos and workshops.
31 Aug 04 | sophia
 

Pumpkin Spooktacular Comes To Uk

1st Annual Great Pumpkin Trail A moonlit display of hundreds of creatively-carved jack o\'lanterns This Halloween, enter a week-long autumn wonderland at England\'s first-ever Great Pumpkin Trail, held this year after dark in the fantastic twisting and turning paths of Preston Park\'s rockery in Brighton.
04 Oct 03 | Robin Pridy
 

Exploited @ C2 On Thurs 24th July 2003

Thursday 24th July The Exploited Are Punk Rock ! ?Fuck The System? the bands latest studio album, proves the band is on a more explosive form than ever ? riotous, unrepentant & wholly uncompromising.
22 Jun 03 | Alison
 

Musicism: A definition

Music is a thing of passion.
03 Jun 03 | Dan
 

Arthur Baker @ Chaos Rocks: Concorde 2: Friday 13th June 2003

Friday 13th June Chaos Rocks with the New York legend & electro godfather Arthur Baker + Kangarucci (live) + resident DJs Steve Chaos & Johnny Rocks.
02 Jun 03 | Alison
 

Kod Release New Video

Fresh from their highly controversial tour of Eastern Europe, Brightons's finest "Alt-Pop" noise mashers "Kids on Drugs - (K.
20 May 03 | larry pickleman
 

The Seeds @ C2 On Wed 18th June 2003

Best known for their rock & roll standard ?Pushin? Too Hard?, The Seeds combined the raw appeal of garage rock with a fondness for psychedelia.
14 May 03 | Concorde2
 

The Slackers Convention, Rennie Pilgrem 2 Hr Set (tcr Records)

This month (Saturday 19th April 2003) sees the Conventions first foray into Saturday night slacking and when better than this Easter weekend.
17 Apr 03 | Jamie
 

St. Patrick?s Day Street Party ? Saturday 15th March 2003

Brighton?s biggest annual St.
26 Feb 03 | Laura Creasey
 

Amen @ Concorde 2, Brighton On Wed 12th Feb

Wednesday 12th Feb Amen Californian formed Amen bring us hardcore attitude, gothic self-hatred & death-metal grind.
08 Feb 03 | Alison@c2
 

Film Focus

If the thought of cracking ?The Da Vinci Code? isn?t really flicking your film switch, check out Brighton Life?s regular film guide to ensure you find something that will.
23 May 06 | Brad Brasier
 

Comedy For Kids At Komedia

Festival Kids at Komedia All tickets for kids shows available on-line at www.
26 Apr 11 | Jessica Lambert
 

Amy Lame's Mama Cass Family Singers @ Komedia

Amy Lamé, co-founder of Duckie in London, was a chubby child star in a 60's cover band.
11 Jul 07 | Chris Challis
 

Da Doo Ron Ron Is 10! Guest Dj The Legendary Edwyn Collins (orange Juice)

DA DOO RON RON is 10! with guest DJ the legendary EDWYN COLLINS (ORANGE JUICE) As seen on Channel 4, as heard on BBC Radio 4, as featured in The Guardian, Time Out, NME, The Times, The Pittsburgh City Paper (The US) & Grazia.
11 Aug 08 | Chris King
 

New Brighton Go Karting Track Races Into Town

New Brighton Go Karting Track Races into Town A brand new TeamSport Go Karting track has just opened on Brighton’s South Coast.
06 Dec 11 | Suzanne Ritter
 

Summer Lovin?

Brighton residents will maintain that their city is delightful all year round, but there’s no doubt that it’s best seen in the summer.
17 Nov 08 | Tom Duffin
 

Bring Classic Horror Back To Television Alliance

In a world where television has become so bland it is now impossible to find any of the classic old horror films being screened anywhere, even on the BBC.
31 Aug 10 | Classic Horror Campaign
 

Business Is Booming At The Brighton Christmas Market

Popular event is a sell-out with exhibitors travelling from all over the UK Organisers of the first Brighton Christmas Market, being held at the Brighton Centre on Sunday 20th December alongside the ‘Heart’ Winter Ice Rink, are pleased to report that the Market has now sold out.
16 Nov 09 | Jo Reeder
 

The Lollipop Shoppe Opens

Brighton's latest and most intriguing new shop - The Lollipop Shoppe - is guaranteed to excite anybody with an interest in modern design and stylish interiors.
06 Aug 07 | Connie
 

Return Of The Lanes Market

If you missed the launch of The Lanes Market back in April, now’s your chance to experience it for the second time around, as Brighton’s only clothing, accessories and interiors event returns to The Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton, on Saturday 28th July from 10am to 5pm.
09 Jul 07 | Jo Holden
 

The Lanes Market Overwhelming Response To New Clothing & Interiors Event

Due to unprecedented demand for stalls, applications for space at the launch of The Lanes Market have now closed, and if the standard of stallholders taking part is anything to go by, the event promises to be a great success.
27 Feb 07 | Jo Holden
 

Strawberry Children's Toys In Brighton

If you love stylish wooden toys, the ones that will last for longer than a season, that don't need batteries and don't make a noise that will eventually drive you nuts, Strawberry Children's Toys may be the answer.
05 Nov 06 | Karen Singleton
 

Art News

Art

Ancient Rome Comes To Brighton in the form of Sand Sculptures

Brighton, home to Julius Caesar for summer ?06 Around 60 artists from all over the world are congregating in Brighton this summer to create one of the world?s largest sand sculpture festivals.
26 May 06 | Michelle Lamb
 

The Level Skate Jam

The long awaited Level Skate Jam will be hitting Brighton on Saturday 29th September, at the newly resurfaced Level Skate Park.
12 Sep 07 | Jack Forester
 

Touches Of Brazil On Brighton Beach

Wannabe Ronaldinho's can learn a few footballing tricks from the keepy-uppy experts when the hot new Brazilian sport of footvolley kicks off on Brighton beach this weekend.
16 Aug 06 | Mark Bisson
 

I Leave My Mark

i leave my mark are inviting the people of Sussex to leave their fingerprint and donate £1 in support of local children’s charities.
17 May 11 | Debbie Brown
 

Donate Your Clothes At The Barnardo?s Big Toddle

As sponsor of the Barnardo’s Big Toddle 2009, Fairy Non Bio Gel will be celebrating your little ones & helping to raise more money for the children’s charity with a donation basket at your local Toddle in Preston Park on 1st July.
08 Jun 09 | Jo Walsh
 

Kid's Bithday Parties

Children can come a celebrate thier birthday in the vintage style Big Bead Boutique.
14 Feb 12 | Big Bead Boutique
 

Pembroke Care Group Tackles Stigma To The Elderly From The Ground Up

Our Youth Of Today Caring For Our Elderly – The Sussex School And Care Home Making Progress Pembroke Care Group tackling the stigma of the elderly from the ground up! The Pembroke Care Group, which owns three hotels for the retired in Hove, is no stranger to the stigma that can be associated with the elderly and believe that the only way to effectively deal with this is to educate our young.
14 Jun 10 | Lesley Fitzpatrick
 

Quality Children's Theatre With The Musicians Of Bremen @ Komedia

With their audiences growing every year, and a dedication to the traditional style of commedia dell'arte, the Rude Mechanical Theatre Company is renowned for creating theatre that captures the imagination of the whole family.
18 Feb 10 | komedia
 

Save Our Nursery

Proposals to close Phoenix nursery challenged by alliance of students, parents and staff Lobby of Board of Governors’ meeting at Mithras House planned for 7.
18 Feb 10 | Carole Hanson
 

Long Nose Puppets Present The World Premiere Of 'penguin'

Brighton-based Long Nose Puppets are proud to present the world premiere of their spectacular new show Penguin, adapted from the award winning book by Polly Dunbar, this Christmas at Komedia Brighton.
08 Dec 09 | Komedia
 

Christmas Bazaar Features Fringe Award Winners

Sat Dec 5 2009 11am-4pm.
05 Nov 09 | catherine eade
 

Christmas Winter Wonderland (Brighton Racecourse)

Step into a magical Christmas Winter Wonderland this Christmas with the Wonder Gang at Brighton Racecourse (6th and 7th December) There is lots to experience and discover as you step into a world of intrigue and excitement.
17 Nov 08 | Katie
 

The Magic Lantern Comes To Brighton, Shoreham And Lewes

Magic Lantern is an educational cinema club for children aged 5 to 12.
21 Oct 08 | BODROGHY Balint
 

Brightons First Ever Disco Day-club For Parents And Children

A Place For Parents Who Love To Dance With Their Children.
14 Aug 08 | Helen Reynolds
 

The Sun Dragon At Pavilion Theatre, Brighton Dome, 26th July

An intergalactic fairytale for children aged four plus The Sun Dragon is an exhilarating theatre experience for young people with active imaginations and adventurous families.
07 Jul 08 | Laura Wright
 

Brighton Children's Book Festival at the Sallis Benney Theatre

This year's Brighton Children's Book Festival will be held the weekend of 19-20th April 2008 at the Sallis Benney Theatre, University of Brighton and is all about 'Leaping from the Page'.
08 Mar 08 | Laura Atkins
 

Animal Farm At The Magic Lantern

The Magic Lantern starts the second cycle of its 2007-2008 program with “Animal Farm”, a very unusual animated film.
09 Jan 08 | alessandra romanelli
 

Flyaway Katie At Komedia

Following the success of Shoe Baby ? the magical puppet show that took the UK by storm last year - Long Nose Puppets are back at Komedia, presenting their brand new and exciting show: Flyaway Katie! ?One of the best pieces of theatre that I?ve yet encountered.
07 Dec 07 | Chris
 

The Steadfast Tin Soldier At The Komedia

A little boy is given a present of twelve tin soldiers on Christmas Day.
21 Nov 07 | Chris Challis
 

Christmas Grotto & Fairytale Trail For All The Kids at Brighton Marina

Santa’s themed, Grotto opens at 11am on December 1st and every day until December 23rd.
21 Nov 07 | Becky Taylor
 

Toy Story In The Magic Lantern Manner

After Charlie Chaplin and Jacques Tati’, “Toy Story” will conclude the Magic Lantern season’s first cycle of “films that make you laugh”.
10 Nov 07 | Alessandra romanelli
 

Jacques Tati At The Magic Lantern

The second date of The Magic Lantern's new season is with Jacques Tati and his film “Jour de Fête”.
16 Oct 07 | alessandra romanelli
 

Children's Week @ Mint Restaurant And Music Venue

Half term can be a fun, but trying time, for parents who, having just about recovered from the Summer holidays, suddenly find themselves with energetic children needing constant attention and entertainment.
10 Oct 07 | Jess
 

Brighton & Hove Family Firework Spectacular

The Family Firework Spectacular is an all new family-friendly firework display for Brighton & Hove.
05 Oct 07 | Mike Sansom
 

Rags To Witches At The Komedia

If you go down to the woods today you are sure for a BIG surprise.
26 Sep 07 | Chris Challis
 

The Royal Pavilion Dragon Quest

In Prince George’s magical palace by the sea, enter a breathtaking and magnificent world of sparkling chandeliers, tables laid for a lavish feast, golden domed ceilings and exotic dragons, lions and serpents.
26 Jul 07 | Rachel Lackie
 

Brighton Festival - Children's Parade With Musical Finale

The most spectacular community event of its type in the country takes place on the 5th May from 10.
20 Apr 07 | Amanda
 

Tom Thumb At Komedia

Tom Thumb is a one-man show for children over six which has toured Britain and Italy since Spring 2003 and is presented by Lyngo theatre company.
07 Mar 07 | Chris Challis
 

Little Red ... You Know Who at Komedia

Taking a well-known traditional story (you know which!), this spell-binding play for young children follows a magical path through the woods.
28 Feb 07 | Chris Challis
 

Stephen Grant Finally Gets Arrested!

On the 28th February 2007 I will be arrested by Sussex Police and locked away in the cells beneath Brighton Town Hall.
13 Feb 07 | Stephen Grant
 

Papa, Please Get The Moon For Me At The Komedia

Komedia is delighted to welcome Travelling Light’s national tour of Papa, Please Get The Moon For Me, playing Sunday 21 January.
03 Jan 07 | Chris Challis
 

Igloo Hullabaloo at Komedia

“Timbuktu? Peru? Honolulu? Corfu? Someone rescue me from this hullabaloo!” Blue is fed up with the cold, the ice and the snow and dreams of sun, sea and surf.
20 Dec 06 | Chris Challis
 

Shoebaby at Komedia

Komedia is delighted to announce its Christmas show, Shoe Baby, which begins its seasonal run on Saturday 16 December.
22 Nov 06 | Chris Challis
 

The Three Billy Goats Gruff at Komedia

Founded in 1996, Garlic Theatre is a Visual Theatre Company that uses image, puppet animation, movement and live music create theatre productions of artistic excellence.
01 Nov 06 | Chris Challis
 

The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark At Komedia

The Pied Piper Theatre Company bring the classic children’s story THE OWL WHO WAS AFRAID OF THE DARK, adapted by Tina Williams, to Komedia this Autumn.
27 Oct 06 | Chris Challis
 

Brighton's Best Little Posers Needed!

Seaford based Tish Tash Toys has now been selling it?s beautiful range of distinctive hand-picked children's toys for one year.
22 Aug 06 | Sharon Pavey
 

Online Toy Store Tish Tash Toys Celebrates First Birthday!

Local business Tish Tash Toys celebrates it's first birthday this July and it's quite a celebration after a year of sweat and tears getting the company started! The mail order and internet based business was set up by husband and wife team Sharon and Dan Pavey and is named after their first child Natasha.
14 Jun 06 | Sharon Pavey
 

Mini Beach Soccer World Cup

Budding football stars in Brighton and Hove are limbering up to take part in a beach soccer World Cup next week.
06 Jun 06 | Mark Bisson
 

Cheeky Guide is Back!

So off went the brand new, fully updated fourth edition of The Cheeky Guide to Brighton to the printers and the very next day it was announced that the Hanbury Ballroom was closing down.
08 Aug 06 | Tim Bick
 

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