Shop Local Southampton Listings 20 December 2022

2022-12-19, Chris

Happy Hannukah, Happy Solstice, Happy Christmas and Happy New Year Southampton! These listings take you right up to Christmas and into the New Year. There will be no listings for the week beginning 2nd January as we will be taking a break, back with you on 9th January. From Slade to Soul 45, Keepers Brew to Black Kat Boppers, there's a lot to keep you entertained. And don't forget the traditional Mummer's Play and jam at The Social on New Year's Day. Have a great time and we'll see you in the New Year.

The brilliant Electric Eden rocking The Cricketers with their Celtic folk music

==== TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Slade (guaranteed loss of the Noddy Game) | Engine Rooms <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/578332307426847

The Slack 5 (Funky Post-Punk, Southampton) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/664372722054443

---- Events ----
Saints vs Lincoln City | St Mary's Stadium <19:45>
www.facebook.com/events/515852947167681

Brewdog Southampton Tuesday Pub Quiz | BrewDog Southampton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/368433965383627/?event_time_id=368433968716960

Christmas Raffle | The Millers Pond <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2629610373841436

Carols by Candlelight | Itchen Valley Country Park <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3299176270407814

Health Walks - The Common | The Cafe at the Hawthorns <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/421657159882177/?event_time_id=421657199882173

Play with Sculpture: Gonks (6yrs+) | Southampton City Art Gallery <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1101707293696727

==== WEDNESDAY 21 DECEMBER ====
---- Shows ----
The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1062602341324466

---- Events ----
Harbour Highlights: Batman Returns (30th Anniversary) | Harbour Lights <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/769815564121016

Kickboxing & Fitness - Southern Knights/superfoot System | Drummond Centre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/487978833423039

D&D Drop Inn | Board in the City <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1251981225348708

The Art House on Board | The Art House <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/891827951978612

Community Club | St. James' Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1002999756984239/?event_time_id=1002999853650896

Culture Club: Starry Night (6-12yrs) | Southampton City Art Gallery <08:45>
www.facebook.com/events/916706439302548

==== THURSDAY 22 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Ben Gunn (of Junco Shakers) Blues Duo (acoustic blues) | Belgium and Blues <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/882709626072541

Christmas Open Mic Night | The Dolphin, St Denys <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3304355579821900/?event_time_id=3304355599821898

The Jam'd (tribute) | The Joiners <19:00>
Support: The Tr5s
www.facebook.com/events/1164319304422343

Totton Open Mic Night | The Attic, Totton <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/674963134331577

---- Shows ----
Shantay You Sleigh (drag, ages 14+) | Engine Rooms <18:00>
Hosted by Lawrence Chaney (RPDR UK)
www.facebook.com/events/1467420197070753

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Christmas Karaoke | O'Neill's Southampton <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/870097304160283

Riddm Xmas Party | Overdraft, Shirley <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1311556332967876

Cherry's Thursday Christmas Cracker | The London Hotel <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/586041286539209

---- Shows ----
The Greatest Magician | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1356429801544516

---- Events ----
Festive Quiz Night | The Rockstone <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1806626746368447

Health Walks - The Common | The Cafe at the Hawthorns <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/421657159882177/?event_time_id=421657296548830

==== FRIDAY 23 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Chicago 9 (rhythm & blues, Southampton) | Platform Tavern <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1237984326749928

Black Kat Boppers (rockin' blues, Southampton) | Heartbreakers <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1339373243464608

21st Century Abba (tribute) | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/809199530038129

---- Live Music (Covers) ----
The Moonlighters (Soul, Southampton) | The Yacht, Woolston <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/838588410529161

Britpop Revolution | Robin Hood <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/658610719327432

Slack | The Bistro Shamrock Quay <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1764523407236933

Queue the Audio (pop rock) | The Two Brothers <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/853273432531084

Brewers Droop (rock, pop, country) | Stein Garten Southampton <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1497066854104338

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Champions of Soul Presents a Night of Rnb | The Quarter Lounge <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/884550836242798

---- Events ----
Popkids Christmas Wonderland | The Loft <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1533674947054912

Big Hero Quiz No2 and Christmas Disco | Obelisk hotel <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/837798594018324

Christmas Party | St Denys Church & Centre <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3161209044191315

==== SATURDAY 24 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
DJ Nightrider and DJ Digniterry | The Dolphin, St Denys <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/576698270960057

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Christmas Eve at the London | The London Hotel <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1225922917991461

---- Shows ----
The Betty Bangs Show (singing & adult comedy) | The Lion, Bedford Place <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/558088399123383

==== SUNDAY 25 DECEMBER ====
---- Events ----
Itchen Valley Christmas Day Parkrun | Itchen Valley Country Park <08:45>
www.facebook.com/events/537451977782786

Netley Abbey Christmas Day Parkrun | Royal Victoria Chapel <09:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3475565316023673

==== MONDAY 26 DECEMBER ====
---- DJs and Club Nights ----
High Tide Xmas Party - 4 Rooms Feat. James Zabiela, Toasty Beats & Saudade Sound System | Orange Rooms <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3335343733368488

---- Shows ----
Boxing Day ft. Wilma Fingerdoo | The London Hotel <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/5635326079888568

==== THURSDAY 29 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Blues with David Lalonde | Belgium and Blues <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/2353361558163015

Christmas Open Mic Night | The Dolphin, St Denys <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3304355579821900/?event_time_id=3304355593155232

---- Live Music (Covers) ----
Brewers Droop (rock, pop, country) | Dancing Man Brewery <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3443462232604068

==== SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
NYE ft. Keepers Brew (space rock, Southampton) | The Art House <20:00>
ft. Special guests:
Grant Sharkey. Bass playing troubadour!
Digital Fist. Progressive Breaks/Techno
Gnarly Fin. Acoustic/FX
www.facebook.com/events/912311773067311

New Year's Eve Bandeoke | The Stage Door <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/832308111430837

NYE with the Underdogs | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1759719371048498

Blues NYE with Backwater Roll | Belgium and Blues <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1730232730681656

---- Live Music (Covers) ----
Sykick Surfers (60s rock and blues) | The Dolphin, St Denys <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/2951625408477691

Firehouse New Year's Eve Party with Bifröst (rock / metal, Southampton) | The Firehouse <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1773905346311655

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Soul 45 Overdraft New Years Eve Party | Overdraft, Shirley <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/8411018005638319

Apocalypse Southampton - New Years Eve | Suburbia <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1091752658137371

New Years Eve Beetlebum (90s Theme) / Britpop, Indie, Dance | Heartbreakers <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/686687836438860

New Years Eve - Multi-venue Party | Buddha Lounge <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/732268685146471

Disco Kings - New Years Eve Shenanigans | The Loft <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/678585780357142

New Years Eve - Glitter Ball | Orange Rooms <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/642212464183867

A Great Gatsby New Years Eve | The Chilworth Arms, Chilworth <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1293990554723717

Peludo Beach at the Wellington Arms, Freemantle | The Wellington Arms, Freemantle, Southampton <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/504473228150062

Upstairs Downstairs - NYE | Edison's <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/5711454638967760

New Years Eve | Marco's, Oxford Street <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/924577995125204

New Years Eve | Whiskey Blue <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1098736447470989

NYE at the Plumb | Humble Plumb <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/453250503558500

New Year's Eve 2022 | Hobbit Pub, The Shooting Star and The Black Phoenix <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1115097942603255

Bottomless New Year’s Eve | Mango Thai Tapas - Ocean Village <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/5862150950515315

New Years Eve 2022 | Ottoman Kitchen <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1723058344753867

NYE | CRIB <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/706481717445677

New Years Eve 2022 | Funky Flamingo <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/696889788531933

==== SUNDAY 01 JANUARY ====
---- Live Music ----
Buskin Sunday Funday ft. J Fashole-Luke & Friends | The Social <19:00>

---- Events ----
Mummers Play Southampton 2023 | St Michaels Square <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/4778144948932828

Happy New Year! Shop Local Southampton listings return on Monday 9 January 2023



Shop Local Southampton Listings 13 – 19 December

2022-12-13, Chris

Jack Whitehall's in town and he's brought his family. There's loads of DJ nights on Saturday, with Soul 45 offering up soul, The Hill bringing the rave, Tribal Drum Syndicate handling the DnB and a Reggae Roots Dance at The Alexandra. Elsewhere, there's the Southampton Ukulele Jam Christmas Cabaret at The 1865, and Baga Chipz is at The Engine Rooms with Tanya Hyde for a drag interpretation of Abba. On Thursday night, conscious rapper Amy Be launches her first EP at Whiskey Blue. Whatever you get up to, have a great week Southampton!

Sweetchunks Band Christmas Special at The Shooting Star last week

==== TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Sonne + Silverline | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1904320706566083

Kodaline (rock, Dublin - Ireland) the Brook | The Brook <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/5494151774007183

Shirley Knot | The Guide Dog <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1063266307703121

---- Events ----
December Reading Group: Turn This World Inside Out | October Books <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/2435319249956111

Brewdog Southampton Tuesday Pub Quiz | BrewDog Southampton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/368433965383627/?event_time_id=368434018716955

December Get Together - Bring Your Own Book | October Books <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1157291474889047

The Oil Machine + Panel | Harbour Lights <18:20>
www.facebook.com/events/844595723333496

Health Walks - The Common | The Cafe at the Hawthorns <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/421657159882177/?event_time_id=421657166548843

Adult Fans of Lego Meet-up | Maritimo Lounge <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1331001024308248

==== WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Sofar Sounds (secret lineup) | Secret Location <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/860469275194099

---- Live Music (Covers) ----
Bodacious (soul, disco, pop, South Coast) | The Attic, Totton <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2347385845428947

---- Events ----
December Book Club: Machines Like Me | The Bookshop Alehouse <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/2421165194704892

Kickboxing & Fitness - Southern Knights/superfoot System | Drummond Centre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1563429397431040

Community Cafe, Warm Space and Pantry | The Art House <11:00, 18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/658550542613348

Community Club | St. James' Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1002999756984239/?event_time_id=1002999870317561

==== THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Southampton Ukulele Jam | Belgium and Blues <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/660610905619530

Chris Green and Sophie Matthews (telling songs through songs from Yuletide Past) | Turner Sims <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3096929927196662

The Wandering Hearts (Americana, London) | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/791095978795852

Words at Whiskey | Whiskey Blue <19:30>
ft. Amy Be (conscious rapper) EP Launch
www.facebook.com/events/597226622139399

Thursday Open Mic Night | The Dolphin, St Denys <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3304355579821900/?event_time_id=3304355609821897

Open Mic | The Rockstone <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/650399573496992

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Cherry's Thursday Christmas Cracker | The London Hotel <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/5367544203372842

---- Events ----
Christmas Wine-tasting Evening | Mayor's Parlour Southampton <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1620191048399702

Christmas Crafts Adults & Teens #2 | The Crafty Bug Café <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/425469429717944

Drop Project Tap Takeover | Belgium and Blues <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/563957622407055

Health Walks - The Common | The Cafe at the Hawthorns <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/421657159882177/?event_time_id=421657176548842

Wire Reindeer | Tudor House Museum <01:45>
www.facebook.com/events/1518036135380111

Christmas Toddler Morning Special | Jumpin’ Jax <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/938114710902517

Polework & Gridwork Jumping Clinic (horses) | Quob Stables <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/679393183812086

==== FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Black Water Redemption (hard rock, Southampton) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1295845567612684

Punkbubble (punk, Southampton) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/827984191743630

Black Water Redemption (hard rock, Southampton) - Ep Launch | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/637913827755302
Support: The Outlaw Orchestra

Takedown Festival Presents: Dendera (metal, Portsmouth) vs Seething Akira | Suburbia <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/5480825708706170

Moving Voices 2022 Reloaded | The Art House <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1161647158107883
ft. Allie and the Bear, Anita Foxall, Anthony Wharton, Jamie Cripps, Mysh, Nic Beck, Sandy Kealty

The Dead Revival (rock, Isle of Wight) | The Attic, Totton <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/800099934409012

Ben Dlugokecki (singer-songwriter, Southampton) | La Baronia <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/786546675953182

The Planets | Cricketers Bedford Place <21:30>
www.facebook.com/events/832289138000542

<sold out> Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush | The Brook - Southampton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1116632889204063

Jon Yale (singer-songwriter, Southampton) | Whiskey Blue <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1199003821000271

---- Live Music (Covers) ----
The Jays (pop) | The Bricklayers Arms <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/592140608772752

Tom Davies & The Bluebirds (blues) | The Platform Tavern <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1125631914793399

Monster (Christmas gig) | The Yacht, Woolston <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/520779073316979

Phil Kelly (acoustic) | O'Neill's <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/626712952567951

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
The Naughty List | Engine Rooms <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3270350876532413

Apocalypse Southampton (rock)| Suburbia <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/501705155254991

Twisted Christmas Karaoke | Oasis Bar <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1780357932313255

Beyond Blues with DJ Justin P | Belgium and Blues <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1569772546876769

Karaoke with DJ Nick | Brass Monkey <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/469891221941074

---- Shows ----
Fred Goaters Tea Dance | Southampton Guildhall <11:30>
www.facebook.com/events/934038297560562

---- Events ----
Salsa Absolute Beginners Taster Class | Tracie's Latin Club <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/746776233560110

December Quiz with Kevin | Board in the City <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/483640767217189

Crafternoon | Round About Café <14:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3308253356111573/?event_time_id=3308253362778239

Christmas at the Bistro | Shamrock Quay <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1799361413759085

Jingle Bell Jam | Jumpin’ Jax <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/617920406546756

Indoor Picnic with Santa | Royal Victoria Country Park <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/628218868992842

==== SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Leonardo Giuliani (blues & country, Southampton) | Belgium and Blues <21:30>
www.facebook.com/events/460096476082859

Mainly Madness (tribute) | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/809778093357000

APDA (punk and DIY showcase) #36: Isolation / Kulk / Bitterman | The Hobbit <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/806195724029245

Hunting Hearts (genre-queer trans punk, Southampton) Present... Yuletide Queer: The Second | The Art House <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/705591254540778

Christmas Folk Music and Dance | God's House Tower <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1514986735636925

Saints of Sin (hard rock, Southampton) | The Joiners <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/496688185609534

The Malc Eyers Rock & Soul Review | Whiskey Blue <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/644773023971041

---- Live Music (Covers) ----
MJs Whipround | The Platform Tavern <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/662753265388500

G & T | La Baronia <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1292611964870026

Doghouse (Portsmouth) | Station Pub, Bitterne Park <20:45>
www.facebook.com/events/667773508153313

The Hatties Xmas | The Saints Pub <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/6107549669309848

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Soul 45 | Unity Brewery <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1496475477502569

The Hill (rave) Christmas Party | The South Western Arms <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/5787744587931825

Tribal Drum Syndicate | Suburbia <23:00>
www.facebook.com/events/665111801921276

Simply Urban | Cafe Parfait <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/731342125075912

Tune in To: A Grime and Dnb Mix (P Money with Whiney, Eksman and Levela) | Engine Rooms <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/468598661856280

Reggae Roots Dance | The Alexandra <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/678498013662640

---- Shows ----
Jack Whitehall - Work in Progress | Southampton Guildhall <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/825695228578499

A Much Betta Abba ft. Baga Chipz, Tanya Hyde | Engine Rooms <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/629763785422193

---- Events ----
D&D One Shots | Board in the City <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/851226936085509

Festive Family Taster Sessions | Boulder Shack <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/461475266074936

Festive Bottomless Brunch | Mango Thai Tapas - Ocean Village <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/417341623910822

Meet Princess the Christmas Unicorn with Lunch, Gift and Sparkles | The Mercantile Flea, Bitterne <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3222514021351358

Community Cafe Saturday Daytimes | The Art House <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/708428527339709

Christmas at Tudor House | Tudor House Museum <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1829754694054258

<sold out> Breakfast with Santa - Fully Booked | Royal Victoria Country Park <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1284033985503867

Children's Christmas Party | Woolston Social Club <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1326491387850053

Not Such a Silent Night | Santo Lounge <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1381464405715604

Carols in the Chapel | Royal Victoria Country Park <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/506057024774498

Free Monty's Santa Train & Activities | Monty's Community Hub <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/8336964289679230

Christmas in the Triangle | Bitterne Triangle <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/860031415012852

Robin Hood Relaunch | Robin Hood <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/832527218013893

==== SUNDAY 18 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Ukulele Jam Christmas Cabaret 2022 | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/5906448856086132

Delta Sleep (math rock, Canterbury) | The Joiners <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/330914482465446

Heavy Sessions: Christmas Massacre (metal jam) | The Firehouse <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2315954068572413

Teharli River. Fare Thee Well 2022 | The Platform Tavern <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1618718008547141

Delta Sleep (math rock, Canterbury) | The Joiners <09:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3312632509008603

New Forest Brass Band: Christmas Music by the Sea | Lepe Country Park <17:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1435958123555382

Rock Therapy | The Bittern <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/628922709023228

---- Live Music (Covers) ----
Bifröst (rock / metal, Southampton) | The Yacht, Woolston <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3246503852281347

---- Events ----
Sunday Cinema Club - Elf | Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/645103950597642

Story Time with Mrs Claus | Lepe Country Park <14:45>
www.facebook.com/events/1130523551204051

Children's Christmas Brunch | Funky Flamingo Southampton - Lounge & Roof Garden <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/811097583503688

7th Waterside Boardgaming Xmas Fest | Vibrant Forest Taproom <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3205162749701508

Fc Women V. Tottenham Hotspur Women | St Mary's Stadium <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1499357667228851

Happy Cafe Sundays | Parklife Cafe, St James Park <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1693472727677064/?event_time_id=1693472734343730

Litter Pick | Peartree Green <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1375465869631578

Breakfast with Santas Little Helpers | Jumpin’ Jax <09:00>
www.facebook.com/events/667238217856378

Santa Paws Run | Royal Victoria Country Park <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/844973110282936

==== MONDAY 19 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Moosickal Mondays with Aidan Bryden | October Books <12:30>
www.facebook.com/events/826826455089795

---- Shows ----
The Captain Calamity Santamime Adventure | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/895757431219502

---- Events ----
Encaustic Art at Kookies | Kookies Crafts <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/888138575525004

Mansbridge Melody Makers | Round About Café <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/409650077991584/?event_time_id=410223787934213

Community Club | St. James' Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1002999756984239/?event_time_id=1002999873650894

Eco Decorations (6-16yrs) | Southampton City Art Gallery <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1199966400957389

Health Walks - The Common | The Cafe at the Hawthorns <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/421657159882177/?event_time_id=421657196548840

Culture Club: Christmas Crafts (6-12yrs) | Southampton City Art Gallery <00:45>
www.facebook.com/events/1184397482276765



Supporting Local Business on a Budget

2022-12-11, Chris

In these economically difficult times, we have limited resources to spend. By choosing to spend our money locally this Christmas and into the New Year we keep our pounds within Southampton, support local people and ensure that our favourite local businesses are still there for us in better times.

With Christmas coming up, a small thoughtful present from a local business could mean so much to the makers / sellers, as well as to the receiver. We don't need so spend lots of money to show lots of love.

International Foods
You can also find loose bunches of coriander, parsley etc in much larger portions than the supermarket, without the packaging, and for a cheaper price. And you're supporting a local business. Triple win!

International Foods and all independent Middle Eastern and Asian supermarkets also sell spices in much more useful sizes than the normal supermarket pots.

Easy Tz Meals
Looking for great quality local ready-made meals? Look no further than Easy Tz Meals. Founded by Board in the City's Tia during the lockdown, Easy Tz focusses on creating delicious, nutritious and affordable meals using surplus food wherever possible. Vegan and meat Christmas meals are still available for just £4.50 each, but be quick as orders need to be in by Monday 12 December. Weekly meals resume in the new year. For more information and to order, see Easy Tz Meals.

Southampton City Art Gallery
What's cheaper than cheap? Free, of course. And the council-run City Art Gallery is a jewel in our cultural crown that can be enjoyed entirely for free. If you haven't been recently it's worth a trip, as the exhibitions change regularly. Nearby John Hansard Gallery is also free.

If you wish to support the gallery, donations are accepted and there is a small shop of topical gifts. The gallery also hosts makers fairs from time to time.

Bitterne Park Stores
Bitterne Park Stores is a a refillable package-free paradise, as well as stocking great local fresh bread, beer, grocery supplies and treats. On a budget, not many vegetables go further than a red cabbage - they can be used for coleslaw, as a side to a roast, and as a base for stews - I got 7 generous portions out of one cabbage! From the refillable food I really like the crystallised ginger and dates.

Refills are great value, with environmentally friendly washing liquid working out cheaper per ml than big brand washing liquids on offer in major supermarkets. I also enjoy the convenience of filling up a 5 litre container and not having to think about washing liquid for a long time.

Local Takeaways
Takeaways don't have to break the bank either, for example:
- A delicious loaded falafel wrap from Shawarma Express in Portswood is just £5.95.
- A pita with gyros souvlaki or halloumi from Sula's is just £6.50
- Burritos at Mexigo start at £6.75
- A chicken or paneer tikka sizzler at 5 Rivers is £8.45
- A Margherita pizza at It's a Pizza Thing is £8

Buy direct to avoid 1/3 commissions paid to the large companies either by them, you, or often both of you.

I haven't even begun to scratch the surface here. It's such an important time for to support each other, and choosing to go to a locally owned café or pub, or buying a ticket to a gig, can make all the difference right now. Things are so tight that such a decision is essentially a vote to keep them in business.

We are lucky in Southampton to have such a wealth and diversity of shopping, food, drink. Looking to the generosity of a lot of local businesses during Covid (not exactly a walk in the park for themselves) - for example the free meals Shelina from Lakaz Maman prepared for children during school holidays - shows that they're a core part of our community.

Got any money saving tips that also help local business? Post on our Facebook or Twitter threads.

Thanks for reading, and thanks for supporting local this Christmas!



Shop Local Southampton Listings 6 – 12 December

2022-12-06, Chris
Creative Unity Concert ft. local singer Pooja Angra and Baluji Shrivastav (OBE) on sitar, last Sunday at Turner Sims

Another week and lots to enjoy - do tell us what you found in these listings and what you got up to :).

==== TUESDAY 06 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Mark Nightingale & Alan Barnes Quintet (jazz) | The Stage Door <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/453275670276603

Spear of Destiny (post-punk, London) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/393522839585216

Nordic Giants (post-rock, Brighton) | The Loft <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1245333322874162

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Karaoke Night | The Quarter Lounge <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/463644069216004

---- Events ----
Pub Quiz | BrewDog Southampton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/368433965383627/?event_time_id=368433985383625

Quiz & Curry Night | The Mansion at Coldeast <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1597255580708459

Daymaker Tour | Harbour Lights <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/577995684123695

Festive Wreath Making | Mayfield Nurseries <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1231016214407408

Exhibition Launch: Woodcuts in Winter by Jutta Manser | October Books <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/540377591230965

Health Walks - The Common | The Cafe at the Hawthorns <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/421657159882177/?event_time_id=421657236548836

==== WEDNESDAY 07 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Groove Bakers Blues Jam | Cricketers Bedford Place <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1144302596210533

Christmas Ceilidh | The Hobbit <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/615833786893968

---- Shows ----
Hey Duggee - The Live Theatre Show | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <10:30 and 14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/710454826892318

---- Events ----
Kickboxing & Fitness | Drummond Centre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/514816490594407

Community Cafe, Warm Space and Pantry | The Art House <11:00 and 18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1654952294921425

Christmas Crafts Adult Evening #2 | The Crafty Bug Café <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/499885208375320

Photography Group Meet Up | The Art House <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/862851228481503

Festive Fair | Foundry Lane Primary School <15:30>
www.facebook.com/events/670849384419593

Christmas Gonk Making Session | St. James' Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1085459695472605

Community Club | St. James' Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1002999756984239/?event_time_id=1002999820317566

==== THURSDAY 08 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
The Sweetchunks Band (Hampshirian-folk legends, Southampton) ft. Professor Elemental (chap hop, Ipswich) & Tom Benjamin Wild Esq. | The Shooting Star <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/5813528845346859

Franck Carducci & The Fantastic Squad (alt rock, Lyon - France) + Spriggan Mist | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1189054451920625

Knight & Spiers (folk, London) | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/978304052847562

Belle Dame (progressive, Southampton) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/835201131063506
Support: Maxwell, Sugar Bang

Hugh Budden (blues, Bournemouth) & Andy Stone | Belgium and Blues <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/643830450479330

Thursday Open Mic Night | The Dolphin, St Denys <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3304355579821900/?event_time_id=3304355603155231

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Rehab Thursday - The Last Dance | The Shooting Star <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2319373621545087

Cherry's Thursday Christmas Cracker | The London Hotel <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/539494794687734

Concrete. Rave | Clowns-Jesters Southampton <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/859550122143842

---- Shows ----
Comedy Night Featuring Alasdair Beckett-king | The Attic, Totton <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/800863271021659

---- Events ----
Maggie's 'a Merry Little Christmas' Carol Concert | St. James Road Methodist Church <18:45>
www.facebook.com/events/519508536207026

Author Talk: Blank Canvas by Simon Strange | October Books <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/427618212873686

Fallen Acorn Beer Launch (Gosport) - TTO & Meet The Team | Belgium and Blues <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/965128681112963

Community Cafe, Warm Space and Pantry Thursday Daytimes | The Art House <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1936933596691456

Thinking Thursdays Talk: Richard Cockle Lucas the Sculptor Who Believed in Fairies | Tudor House Museum <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1485056405342849

Health Walks - The Common | The Cafe at the Hawthorns <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/421657159882177/?event_time_id=421657229882170

Outreach & Pride Pop Up Shop | Marlands Shopping Centre <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/838049527384178

==== FRIDAY 09 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Shoun Shoun (noise pop, Bristol / Berlin - Germany) | The Hobbit <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2121941481346211
Support: S0dds, Mighty Magic Animal

Sinfonietta Winter Concert 2022 | St. Alban's Church, Southampton <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1845235545820190

Laurence Jones (blues guitarist, Stratford-upon-Avon) | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/940712973284854

The Silver Lines (indie-punk, Birmingham) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/764364364680387
Support: Sculpt, The Optimists

Liam & Tony White’s Christmas Spectacular | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/618146635949172

Rags N' Riffs: - Live Rap/rnb vs Metal/indie Punk | Suburbia <19:00>
ft. Toerags, Aventurine,  Milson, Petty Squabbles
www.facebook.com/events/1571319766728731

Chiaroscuro Quartet - Associate Artists | Turner Sims <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/562767738699759

Third Lung (rock, Reading) | HMV <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1395997721140892

---- Live Music (Covers) ----
The Pop Pickers (classic hits, Fareham) | Strawberry Field Tavern, Lock's Heath <21:15>
www.facebook.com/events/618861306064667

Rocking Blues with The Fabulous Jam Band (rock & pop) | The Platform Tavern <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/775603800555349

Soul Queen (motown/soul)'s Festive Fun | The Peartree Inn <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/666653278252700

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Greek Night: Santa Is Coming | Suburbia <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1058778472185279

BG, Romanian, Ex Yu & Balkan Party | Cafe Parfait <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/856443368846180

Disco 2000 ~ 00s Club Night (pop/ Dance/ Indie/ R&b | Heartbreakers <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/673877154356580

DJ Kazzanova (funk, Southampton) | The Quarter Lounge <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1177631789495008

Rhythm & Bruges | Belgium and Blues <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/658618315852890

---- Events ----
Drag Bowie Bingo | The Art House <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/805095304073959

Ultra White Collar Boxing | Switch <17:45>
www.facebook.com/events/1201743307338956

Wreath Making Workshop | Lepe Country Park <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/8090328181039481

Wire Christmas Decorations | Southampton City Art Gallery <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1335731067162224

Parklife Cafe Toddler Group | Parklife Cafe, St James Park <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1746617215731169/?event_time_id=1746617219064502

Silver Earrings Workshop | Joanne Tinley Jewellery <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/540373074248044

==== SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Coldplace - (Coldplay tribute) | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1088933925071810

Southampton Philharmonic Choir - Handel Messiah | Southampton Guildhall <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3273379382917745

Swing Into Christmas with the Down for the Count Concert Orchestra - Evening Performance | Turner Sims <15:00 and 19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/587008082800078

Borts (punk, South West) Album Release | The Attic, Totton <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1555139278254934

Charlie Smith 'no More Demos' Release Show | The Art House <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1086544442018202

Subdued (Rock, Southampton) | The Firehouse <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/517237846516871

Matt Deighton (folk, Essex) | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <18:30>
Support: Samatha Whates
www.facebook.com/events/397533005485733

Our Time Down Here (emo punk, Southampton) "Midnight Mass 10th Anniversary" | The Joiners <17:00 and 19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/659683732323091

Aviira (metalcore, Gloucester) | The Hobbit <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/439799857963704

Elvis Tribute | Ice House <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1738951336476492

All I Want for Christmas Is... Jazz at The Bridge | Highfield Campus <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/639164931001896

Cloak & Dagger (pop rock, Southampton) | The South Western Arms <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1358218821653678

---- Live Music (Covers) ----
Dr. Rock | The Dolphin, St Denys <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1341324426333476

Going Back (60s Tribute Band) | Bitterne Park Social Club <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/406729580834911

One Thousand Arrows (rock) | Station Pub Bitterne Park <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/577879261006648

The Kazbaas | Nursling & Rownhams Social Club <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1159716071589969

The Smugglers Band (rock, Southampton) | The Mercantile Flea, Bitterne <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/830605774927721

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Tom Zanetti | Switch <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/936423157166004

Kenyan Independence Day Party | Mbuntu Cocktail Bar & Bistro <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/731983174430960

Forge - Techno Rave | Suburbia <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1794274007599718

Simply Urban | Cafe Parfait <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1081134089248387

Christmas Delight | The Hobbit <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/845219419955436

Panthermilk Nativity Party | The Rockstone <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1533576163825736

Shockwave: Rock & Metal Night | The Shooting Star <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/492063959551515

Bottomless Christmas Party Night with DJ Ryan Lane | The Quarter Lounge <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/5976602969017831

DJ SamC | Brass Monkey <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1218816332042411

---- Shows ----
Hey Duggee - The Live Theatre Show | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <15:30>
www.facebook.com/events/624108185850596

---- Events ----
5 Rhythms Dance | Tracie's Latin Club <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1197066054542966

Cookery Demo: Christmas with the Sustainable Chef | October Books <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/449490727357095

Festive Bottomless Brunch | Mango Thai Tapas - Ocean Village <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/614148667071008

Community Cafe Saturday Daytimes | The Art House <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/810718860006017

Kids Event: Maisie Morley's First Christmas | October Books <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/802372407704860

Free Draft Excluder Workshop (wea) | Parklife Cafe, St James Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/621164826464057

Maisey Morley | October Books <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/485317263465491

Exbury Gardens Christmas Market | Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/463257669067942

Willow Wreaths for Children | Itchen Valley Country Park <09:30>
www.facebook.com/events/552130949975261

Christmas at Tudor House | Tudor House & Garden <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/653968219705563

Xmas Christmas Market | Boulder Shack <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/653895009601198

The Saturday Ride | Eling Tide Mill <09:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1332028470969124

==== SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Foot/Long (folk, Southampton) | The Platform Tavern <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1136215200599806

Afternoon Sessions W/ Carlos Rocha, Joe Wood, Owen Hackett (singer-Songwriter, Southampton) & Paddy Mccarthy | Heartbreakers <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/673792890794832

---- Shows ----
Night Terrors – The Ghost Stories of E.F. Benson | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/810736230257728

Revpro Wrestling: Live 21 | The 1865 <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1113990835981322

---- Events ----
December Clothes Swap | Nest Portswood <16:15>
www.facebook.com/events/800511284346094

Old Songs & Picture Postcards Xmas Special (art workshop) | BrewDog Southampton <15:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1168544873763706

Christmas Market | Vibrant Forest Taproom <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/797722387964805

Christmas Market | Shirley Swimming Pool <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/432021055792735

Come and Meet Santa | Sarisbury Green Community Centre <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2436223026547222

Gardening Drop-in | Bitterne railway station <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1184086572246756/?event_time_id=1184086585580088

Pottery Painting Pop Up | The Mercantile Flea, Bitterne <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1158240551782175

Christmas Wreath Making with Victoria Goss | SeaCity Museum <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/711597966620387

Happy Cafe Sundays | Parklife Cafe, St James Park <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1693472727677064/?event_time_id=1693472787677058

Breakfast with Santas Little Helpers | Jumpin’ Jax <09:00>
www.facebook.com/events/647684830291201

Christmas Session | Southampton Alpine Centre <09:50>
www.facebook.com/events/1872137763149719

Elf Fun Run in Aid of Solent Mind | Southampton Common <09:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1715778995468048

==== MONDAY 12 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Pet Needs (punk fuelled melodic folk, Colchester) + Bridget | The Joiners <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/600203525103318

Christmas Concert | Turner Sims <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1182449679018775

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Tiktok Christmas Party with Cal the Dragon | Switch <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/520313123287401

---- Events ----
Wreath Making Workshop | BrewDog Southampton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/565422092060726

Author Talk: Queer As in Laughing with Kevin Brazil + Rosanna Mclaughlin | October Books <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1169028444045483

Christmas UV Resin Class - Make Your Own Resin Christmas Decorations | Kookies Crafts <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/794046585347186

Mansbridge Melody Makers | Round About Café <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/409650077991584/?event_time_id=410223814600877

Pilates | Monty's Bike Hub <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1205278463533632

Memories, Tea & Me | Freemantle Community Centre <11:30>
www.facebook.com/events/795250291722488/?event_time_id=795250318389152

Community Club | St. James' Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1002999756984239/?event_time_id=1002999903650891

Health Walks - The Common | The Cafe at the Hawthorns <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/421657159882177/?event_time_id=421657233215503