Month: January 2022

Shop Local Southampton Listings Feb 01-07

Post author By Chris
Post date January 31, 2022

新年好! Happy Chinese New Year! This year is the year of the water tiger, and on Sunday Guildhall Square will be the focus of the city’s celebrations, always a spectacular and joyous event. From Years & Years to Barrioke with Barry from Eastenders, it’s another diverse and event-packed week here in Southampton. Today also sees the submission of Southampton’s City of Culture 2025 bid – good luck Southampton!

*Prima Queen supporting Isle of Wight rising stars Wet Leg at The Joiners last week – photo by Xandy Hand*

==== TUESDAY 01 FEBRUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Opus Kink (jazz-punk, Brighton) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/42680715221681

Belle Dame (progressive, Southampton) | The Joiners <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/653235775697345

—- Shows —-
Bring It On The Musical | Mayflower Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/210512573995617/?event_time_id=210512577328950

—- Events —-
Argentine Tango Course for Beginners | Tracie’s Latin Club <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2684089881899006

Story Time – Celebrating National Storytelling Week | Itchen Valley Country Park <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/4642660772523955

Pottery, Buffet and Bring Your Own Wine Evening | The Crafty Bug Cafè <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/639654483973113

==== WEDNESDAY 02 FEBRUARY ====
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Rock n Roll Bingo Night | The London Hotel <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1303344400092710

—- Events —-
Kickboxing & Fitness – Southern Knights System | Drummond Centre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1457194541465162

Armoury – Flesh and Blood | Board in the City <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/904648013581114/?event_time_id=904648030247779

Community Club | St James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/251449560296144/?event_time_id=251449620296138

==== THURSDAY 03 FEBRUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Flook (Anglo-Irish folk) at Turner Sims | University of Southampton <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/929879391078689

Years & Years (synth-pop, London) | The Brook <17:15>
www.facebook.com/events/963696400903689

Porchlight (indie, Brighton) & Toreador (alt-rock, Southampton) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1119155305602999

Blues with Glen Wright | Belgium and Blues <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/672132697289668

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Soju Kpop Party – Lunar New Year Special | Orange Rooms <23:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1611236675892553

Shy FX (DnB, London) & Stamina Mc | Switch <23:00>
www.facebook.com/events/906516163308993

Anything Goes (requests) | Suburbia <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/957004204999961/?event_time_id=957004224999959

—- Events —-
Salsa Beginners Course | Julie’s Dance Studio <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/697271891441853

Livestream: Meeting Mental Breakdown Mindfully by Isabel Clarke | October Books <07:00>
www.facebook.com/events/4478422902211365

==== FRIDAY 04 FEBRUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Barrioke (yes, from Eastenders) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1466907900330063

0800 Moshi Moshi Tour (record label) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
ft. Nu Garcon, Vanity Fairy, Speedboat, All Cats are Beautiful
www.facebook.com/events/313129367053102

Jam Baxter (rap, London) | The Loft <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/152251146975874

Ben Dlugokecki (singer-songwriter, Southampton) | La Baronia <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2134615716687612

—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Dr. Rock | The Dolphin, St Denys <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/296756689182460

Monsters | The Yacht, Woolston <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1841463166242778

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Panic at the Emo Club Night | Suburbia <23:00>
www.facebook.com/events/514170366801836

The Silence of the Jams (rock) #3 | Heartbreakers <23:00>
www.facebook.com/events/213767520954740

The Eventalists – Cypriot DJs | Fever & Vibe <21:30>
www.facebook.com/events/660709268396372

Club Nitty Gritty | Belgium and Blues <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/970641183535526

—- Shows —-
Keith James: The Songs of Leonard Cohen | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1033351487110614

Fgm Zero Tolerance Day | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/441496660957697

—- Events —-
Salsa Caliente | Tracie’s Latin Club <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/258528906350453

Careers Fair | St Mary’s Stadium <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/614543956221709

Maggie’s Fire Walk 2022 | West Quay <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/647203166435118

==== SATURDAY 05 FEBRUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
S0dds (rock, Southampton) , Mighty Magic Animal (grunge rock, Salisbury) and Zen Juddhism (rock, Southampton) | The Hobbit <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/265105902378476

Metallica Reloaded (tribute) | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/4276340755732954

Du Blonde (psychedelic rock, Newcastle) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1185953291886747

Welsh National Opera Orchestra – Return to Vienna | Turner Sims <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/150074170568395

Deathcrash (post-rock, London) | Heartbreakers <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/5439542659394057

—- Live Music (Covers) —-
The Connell Brothers: Valentine Special | Mettricks Guildhall <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/4098847590214850

Sykick Surfers (60s rock and blues) | The Dolphin, St Denys <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1124408625002137

Gastric Band (rock) Live | Regents Park Southampton <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/892199141495417

The Terriers (60s) | Firehouse, Southampton <21:15>
www.facebook.com/events/1003859613841421

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Kings of the Rollers Royal Rumble | Engine Rooms <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/288275169850439

Shockwave: Rock & Metal Night | The Shooting Star <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/652557616192079

Champagne Soul | The Stage Door <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/264747249059309

DJ SamC | Brass Monkey <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/658945088587141

DJ Night | Artsy Lounge <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/317797296908575

—- Shows —-
Bumper Blyton: The Improvised Adventure | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/205125004034794

—- Events —-
Saints vs Coventry City | St Mary’s Stadium <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/961311171712803

Strengthen Your Self Belief | Kadampa Meditation Centre <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/415182397017754

Restaurant Lion Dance – Chinese New Year Celebration (Year of Tiger) | Blue Jasmine, Ocean Village <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/994183627860589

==== SUNDAY 06 FEBRUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
<sold out> The Night Cafe + Oscar Lang | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/571434656938838

Hannah Louise Yates | Marco’s, Oxford Street <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/328118515883501

Marky Dawson (blues rock ‘n’ roll, Poole) | The Grapes, Oxford Street <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/909456593049278

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Aura Jay’s Karaoke Day | The Edge <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1306309113218023/?event_time_id=1306891773159757

Aura Jay’s Karaoke Day | The Edge <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/455030686081685

—- Events —-
Chinese New Year Southampton 2022 | Guildhall Square <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/6478151382256121

Six Nations Rugby in the Cellar Bar | Belgium and Blues <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/720395382275039/?event_time_id=720395408941703

Let’s Sketch Chinese New Year | Guildhall Square <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/439483774322656

Bitterne Precinct Litter Pick | Bitterne Precinct <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/665042958194265

Steamcosies & Chums Drop-in (Steampunk gathering) | The Titanic <13:30>
www.facebook.com/events/673130903708516

==== MONDAY 07 FEBRUARY ====
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Subliminal (metal) | The Hobbit <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2856684721297223

—- Events —-
Moosickal Lunch (Veg Out Pop-Up Community Vegan Cafe) | October Books <12:30>
ft. Katy Hooper
www.facebook.com/events/1067969390717032

Community Club | St James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/251449560296144/?event_time_id=251449610296139

Listings

Shop Local Southampton Listings Jan 25-31

Post author By Chris
Post date January 25, 2022

Here are the last listings of January, folks. As we turn to brighter and eventually warmer days there’s lots to look forward to in our city, and to make sure that there’s more to come let’s support our venues, businesses and artists through a traditionally challenging period. Remember – to get your event listed all you have to do is create a Facebook event for it.

Mondays night jazz session every week at The Dolphin (unlisted!)

==== TUESDAY 25 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Molly Parden (folk, Atlanta, Georgia) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/450448133413148

Stormy Tuesday – Groove Bakers Blues Jam | Gusto lounge <20:15>
www.facebook.com/events/1127866314683979

—- Shows —-
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time | Mayflower Theatre <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/545815003253981

—- Events —-
Speed Quizzing | Regents Park Southampton <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/400476425208359

January Main Meeting – City of Culture Bid | Barclays Eagle Lab <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/335627634940590

==== WEDNESDAY 26 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Plug & Play Open Sessions | Suburbia <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/586016246015215/?event_time_id=586016269348546

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Disney – Music Bingo | London Road Brew House <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/247265464181890

—- Events —-
Kickboxing & Fitness – Southern Knights/superfoot System | Drummond Centre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1082130159310833

Transition Talk: What Is Biodiversity? | October Books <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/991328048083107

Kerbside Community Pantry | The Art House <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/469519431450993

Community Club | St James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/251449560296144/?event_time_id=251449643629469

==== THURSDAY 27 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Blues with Jack Dale & Basttien Terraz | Belgium and Blues <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/603529084212544

Soak (indie, Derry) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/970591380156350

Open Mic | The Rockstone <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/645643893224458

The K’s (fuzz-pop, Merseyside) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/497139408083199

Jadis (neo-prog-rock, Southampton) | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/295620355953023

Abigail Piper (1920s songs) | The Attic (above Mettricks Guildhall) <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/275624417968158

—- Shows —-
Dick Whittington | Woolston Methodist Church <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/235866715392338

—- Events —-
Salsa Beginners Course with Salsa | Tracie’s Latin Club <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/397741432133668

Ppn Southampton – Lars Singleton Sass Specialist Keynote | God’s House Tower <18:15>
www.facebook.com/events/1070934750371427

==== FRIDAY 28 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Chicago 9 (Blues, Southampton) : The Platform Tavern Southampton SO 14 2ny | The Platform Tavern <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/638527650905780

Bess Atwell (indie folk, Lewes) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/934410527354370

Moving Voices ft. Allie and the Bear, Pathik Pathak | The Art House <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/285373630291160

Deco (synth-pop) | The Joiners <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2967362276882302

Bitterwood, Lenged Out (Scottish hardcore bands) | The Hobbit <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3236396083274782

—- Live Music (Covers) —-
The Alibi (classic rock) | The Robin Hood, Sholing <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/332521345194876

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Low Down Deep 15 Years Tour (On A Mission, Drum and Bass) | Engine Rooms <22:00>
ft. Logan D b2b Ego Trippin, Majistrate with Evil B, Pleasure, Vital b2b Infared, Ripraw, TY
www.facebook.com/events/445701903569111

Tainted Love (New Wave, Post Punk & 80s Club Night) | Heartbreakers <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/503341351087950

Karaoke with DJ Daz | Brass Monkey <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3143480015975399

Cast (indie-rock, Liverpool) | Engine Rooms <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/162820561372544

—- Shows —-
Loca Loco Mega Spanish Party | The Stage Door <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/499225238195729

The Good Enough Mum’s Club | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1073214433216066

Stop Trying to Be Fantastic | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:45>
www.facebook.com/events/418766459933269

Molly Naylor – Stop Trying to Be Fantastic | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:45>
www.facebook.com/events/326656875739405

—- Events —-
January Quiz – Food Theme | Board in the City <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/604939523925524

Wilde Child Tap Takeover | Beards & Boards <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1051903318994720

==== SATURDAY 29 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Anti-nowhere League (punk rock), The Mistakes, Bite Me | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/169555928220892

Lonelady (singer-songwriter, Manchester) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/159390865956239

Coach Party (indie, Isle of Wight) | Heartbreakers <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1287953674965170

The White Ribbons | The Hobbit <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/787552512113618

The Magnitones | The Platform Tavern <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/336110718380599

R.E.M. by Stipe | The Brook <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/130773615493238

—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Rock of the Pops | The Robin Hood, Sholing <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/630259031507713

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Apocalypse Southampton | The Hobbit <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/930847960895669

Love Amplified I Anotr + Rossi + Wheats | Engine Rooms <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/635697780898626

Rhythm & Bruges | Belgium and Blues <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1067215887389450

Vibes Goes 80s | Suburbia <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/2201720929968019

—- Shows —-
The Gary Moore Blues Experience | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/976876452911829

Eric & Ern | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1462806734056000

Jason Fox – Life At the Limit | Southampton Guildhall <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/468560270486934

The Raven – Returns | St Denys Boat Club <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3039532102953180

—- Events —-
Ambience- Pure Silc Freestyle | Tracie’s Latin Club <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/890599935177348

January Clothes Swap | October Books <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/4769378663109505

WWE Royal Rumble | Mile High Southampton <23:00>
www.facebook.com/events/421846743012973

==== SUNDAY 30 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Tiger Moth Tales (prog rock) & The Blackheart Orchestra | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2576330182686497

Wet Leg (indie, Isle of Wight) | The Joiners <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1287823308379580

Martyn Joseph (celtic folk, Wales) | The Brook <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/696212927784553

Savoy Affair | The Platform Tavern <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/258625036405184

—- Shows —-
Queen Extravaganza | Mayflower Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/615162369278984

—- Events —-
Gardening Drop-in | Bitterne Railway Station <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/229315839388019

Naturewatch for Children | Sholing Valleys Study Centre <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1068686023975136

==== MONDAY 31 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Who Are You? #3: Priestgate, Deep Tan, Deadletter | Heartbreakers <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/209960884512325

—- Events —-
Community Club at St. James’ Park | St James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/251449560296144/?event_time_id=251449646962802

Listings

Shop Local Southampton Listings Jan 18-24

Post author By Chris
Post date January 17, 2022

==== TUESDAY 18 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Orlando Weeks (of indie rock band The Maccabees) in Store | Vinilo Record Store <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/459646349081160

Southampton Jazz Club – Martin Speake and Alyson Cawley Quartet | The Stage Door <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/502424531175505

—- Events —-
Transition Southampton: Sustainable Hairdressing and Is This Street Made for Me? | October Books <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/622243955666034

==== WEDNESDAY 19 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Plug & Play Open Sessions | Suburbia <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/586016246015215/?event_time_id=586016279348545

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Rocktail Riot – 2022 Launch Night | The Shooting Star <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/449511256726621

—- Shows —-
SOS Present Legally Blonde | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1138265263246567

—- Events —-
Can Design Illustration Workshop with Amy Harwood | Unity Brewing Co Tap <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/509273727046999

Kickboxing & Fitness | Drummond Centre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/636660424222465

Community Club | St James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/251449560296144/?event_time_id=251449580296142

==== THURSDAY 20 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Blues Rich Atkinson & The New Billionaires (Americana singer / sax player) | Belgium and Blues <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/470445414435975

Emilia Tarrant (singer-songwriter, Winchester) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/414542987126948

Jazz Brew with Dan Mar-molinero | Mettricks Guildhall <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1355083554933453

Grizzly Rhys Morgan (blues & roots) | Platform Tavern <21:00>
www.platformtavern.com/music

—- Events —-
Darts Series Presents – The Winter Grand Prix 2022 | Bitterne Park Social Club <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1411970252552392

==== FRIDAY 21 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Swamp Stomp String Band (americana, London) | Belgium and Blues <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/242002408076351

Black Rose performs Thin Lizzy | The Yacht, Woolston <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1139869823423127

Electric Eden (contemporary folk, Hampshire) | Cricketers Bedford Place <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/916527709028271

—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Cuckooland (classic rock) | The Platform Tavern <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/497433595245027

Harris and Son (50s and 60s blues) | Mbuntu Cocktail Bar & Bistro <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/610962796796463

Hitched | The Robin Hood, Sholing <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/503732737627058

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems | Engine Rooms <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/960156077683486

Feelin’ This – A Blink 182 Party | The Hobbit <23:00>
www.facebook.com/events/405690301292550

Karaoke with DJ Rob | Brass Monkey <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/508973950453102

—- Events —-
Exhibition: A Sound Journey to Freedom | God’s House Tower <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1174701309966866

==== SATURDAY 22 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Electric Milk (rock, Hampshire) | The Loft <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/284261076879536
support: Speaking of Witches, Bloodhounds, Demure

City Of Southampton Orchestra Family Concert: Under the Sea | Central Hall <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/4316559808469624

Supersonics (Oasis tribute) | The Dolphin, St. Denys <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/4709781462424467

Jonah Band (indie rock) | Platform Tavern <21:00>
www.platformtavern.com/music

Live & Local: Sugar Bang | The Joiners <19:30>
Support: One Lung, Rob Clamp
https://joiners.vticket.co.uk/product.php/2065/sugar-bang

—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Gastric Band (rock) Live | The Wellington Arms <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/950780089187985

Fine Southern Gents | The Robin Hood, Sholing <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1300015883804197

Hybrid (metal) | The Yacht, Woolston <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/640273487146709

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Delight | The Hobbit <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/456306692781434

Beyond Blues with Justin P | Belgium and Blues <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/333393388424370

—- Events —-
Saints vs Man City | St Mary’s Stadium <17:30>
www.facebook.com/events/338857474754276

The Jelly Effect – Balance Workshop | In Balance Hot Yoga <14:30>
www.facebook.com/events/256875149865377

==== SUNDAY 23 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Soul Sounds Performance Choir | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/273348561468659

Liam White (acoustic) | Humble Plumb <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/645582763302904

—- Events —-
Mary Rose Talk by Dawn Perrier | Sarisbury Green Community Centre <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/615791376269516

==== MONDAY 24 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Libralibra (post-punk, Brighton) | Suburbia <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3289624867990769
support: Queen Cult

Write a Note (poetry open mic) | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1863440797191639
ft. live music from Pegasuses

—- Events —-
Community Club | St James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/251449560296144/?event_time_id=251449603629473

Yogalite with Marianne Is Starting Again | Portswood Residents’ Gardens Ltd <08:30>
www.facebook.com/events/346546963699534

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Shop Local Southampton Listings Jan 10-17

Post author By Chris
Post date January 10, 2022

The Sweetchunks Band, with Devil’s Prefects and Jolly Roger – The Hobbit

After careful consideration we decided to bring the listings back for the New Year because our venues are open, and need our support 💖. Please do what you can to be safe – get your booster and test regularly – and go out and support our lovely venues and great bands ^_^.

==== TUESDAY 11 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
New Year’s Blues Jam | Gusto lounge <20:15>
www.facebook.com/events/507795940570905

—- Events —-
January Radical Reading Group: Me, Not You | October Books <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/938688537082883

==== WEDNESDAY 12 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Plug & Play Open Sessions | Suburbia <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/586016246015215/?event_time_id=586016282681878

—- Events —-
January Book Club: Shuggie Bain | The Bookshop Alehouse <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/5289722131057886

Kickboxing & Fitness | Drummond Centre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/324368466232347

Bike Dr. | Bitterne Precinct <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/4818477664879074

Community Club | St James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/251449560296144/?event_time_id=251449593629474

==== THURSDAY 13 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Blues with Phil Mills | Belgium and Blues <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/618642312701605

—- Events —-
Community Pantry & Takeaway Drinks | The Art House <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1751162211760439

==== FRIDAY 14 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Carl Barat | The Joiners <19:30>
Best known for being the co-frontman with Peter Doherty of the garage rock band The Libertines
https://joiners.vticket.co.uk/product.php/2058/carl-barat-revive-live

—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Bifröst (metal, Southampton) | The Robin Hood, Sholing <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2107195672774942

==== SATURDAY 15 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Absolute Bowie – Greatest Hits Show | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/908609729918577

The Smyths (tribute) – The Queen Is Dead 35th Anniversary | Engine Rooms <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1033740124040700

—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Spirit | Windsor Castle, Shirley <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/247215797555556

Black Smoke Rebellion (rock) | The Yacht, Woolston <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/436160344836071

Total Recall (80s) | The Robin Hood, Sholing <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1780702468786276

Bifröst (metal, Southampton) | The Bittern <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1641513092878548

RockWaves | Bitterne Park Social Club <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/903280080609673

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Classic Hip Hop in the Cellar | Belgium and Blues <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/903922416973261

—- Shows —-
Jason Manford: Like Me | Southampton Guildhall <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/523374981643600

==== SUNDAY 16 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
Gryphon | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1218933071906133

Hannah Reem (blues-jazz singer, Portsmouth) and Mary Red | Woolston & District Trades & Labour Club <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2036537816528507

—- Live Music (Covers) —-
The Goods | The Bittern <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/657891418559134

==== MONDAY 17 JANUARY ====
—- Live Music —-
<sold out> Porridge Radio (art-rock, Brighton) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/796634837489841

Music Student Performances | Turner Sims <13:00>
Free opportunity to check out performances by University of Southampton Music Students
www.facebook.com/events/1402863843504172

—- Events —-
Chat to an Ecohome Owner | October Books <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1104956106981842

Community Club at St. James’ Park | St James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/251449560296144/?event_time_id=251449570296143

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Veganuary in Southampton

Post author By Chris
Post date January 6, 2022

Whether you’re a long time vegan, going vegan for the month, or just wanting to try out the large range of vegan food on offer in January, Southampton has you covered. Local businesses have really pulled the stops out this year, so let’s all go out and support them, they need it after the year they’ve had!

Café Thrive should be the first call for anyone interested in vegan cooking, cakes and hot drinks in Southampton, and the offering is so strong that it should be on everyone’s radar. A 2-storey café overlooking the Central Parks, their Veganuary offerings include cronuts, an Italian tofu and roasted vegetable salad, a cherry bakewell hot chocolate, and this gorgeous ‘chicken’ burger. Their entire menu is always vegan, and their pumpkin spice latte is one of my favourite drinks in the city.

The Black Phoenix (Bedford Place) have a new and returning vegan special for every single week of January. The stars of the first week are the brand new Elvis (pictured) with peanut butter, caramelised bananas and bourbon infused cherry jam. This is paired with the returning ‘Monster’ burger with black garlic ‘mayo’, mushrooms and pickled onion crisps (yep). On Mondays you can also get 20% off all the new vegan dishes of the week. To top it off, their excellent vegan mozzarella sticks (rated by Chris as actually better than real mozzarella sticks) have returned for January.

For even more burger goodness, head to Lakaz Maman, home of Masterchef winner Shelina Permalloo’s Mauritian restaurant. They’ve just announced their latest burger for Veganuary – the Meaty Jack – a mountain of spicy battered jackfruit in a brioche bun.

Just a couple of doors down you’ll find Piecaramba, home to 4 vegan pies on their standard menu, vegan mash and mushy peas, additional vegetarian pies, and a Veganuary special ‘Spudnik’ featuring leek, mushroom and potato in a white sauce. This is truly pie heaven, and possibly the best pie shop in the country. Jay Rayner (Masterchef, The Guardian) reckons so.

Stakks is a pancake house on the upper level of Marlands shopping centre. A pancake house might not be the most obvious choice for vegan food, but Stakks have your Veganuary covered with a separate fully vegan menu featuring 9 delicious savoury and sweet vegan pancake stakks. All can be made gluten free on request.

Popsi’s, a gorgeous Bedford Place pizza restaurant (currently takeaway / delivery only) have gone the extra mile for Veganuary, creating 3 new vegan “meats” – bacon (pictured on the pizza below), chicken and peperoni. They’ve also created vegan garlic butter bites.

The Nest Coffee House on London Road has an almost unbelievable range of vegan pastries and doughnuts, and indeed I had no idea they were vegan until I saw the ‘#vegan’ hashtag with one of their posts. Even once I knew, I was still blown away with how delicious and creamy the doughnuts were. January’s doughnut lineup includes raspberry & white chocolate, boujee biscoff, brownie, and their gorgeous cinnamon rolls. Some of their doughnuts are pictured below. See you there?

Rice Up Wholefoods is Southampton’s vegan supermarket on Hanover buildings, with a great deli of pastries etc to take away (I believe they can warm them for you on request). Sadly, Rice Up has been hit hard by recent events and they need our support – visiting and buying things is definitely one way, they’re also running a Crowdfunder if you’d like to support but can’t get down there.

Even traditional restaurants such as Ennios have gotten in on the Veganuary action, how nice does their vegan take on Crespelle (stuffed pancakes) look?

Baboo Ji in Portswood is offering 15% off all vegan dishes on collection. And yep, everything in the image below – from the masala dosa to the Bombay potatoes, is vegan.

The fully vegan Art House are following the Covid situation closely and hoping to reopen for community café events next week, but for now they open for takeaway coffee, soup, drinks, snacks, and their community pantry, 1100 – 1500 every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

A post about Veganuary wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the Veg Out Community Vegan Café, which runs in the community space at the back of October Books (Portswood) every Monday with lunch served from 1215 and features live acoustic music. The café is run entirely by volunteers (indeed, they’re urgently looking for more to be able to continue opening!) and creates dishes from food donated by local businesses to avoid wastage. October Books are notable on their own merit for being a great independent book store and also stockists of a large range of vegan food products (many from Infinity Foods in Brighton), as well as cleaning products and cooking books.

Crossing over the river, Bitterne Park Stores re-opens on Tuesday 11th January and hosts a huge range of vegan alternative meats, cheeses, chocolates, beers and much more. You’ll also find that a surprising number of the pastries at Cottons Bakery next door are vegan.

For Sunday roasts there are always plenty of options – including Black Phoenix and The Alexandra. The photo below is of Belgium and Blues‘ offering, which does look mighty tasty (and I do like beer)…

Overdraft in Shirley have always got a tasty range of vegan options, tacos and nachos. They have announced a Veganuary special, tostadas filled with local purple sweet potatoes, homemade queso, chilli and avocado – sounds delicious.

The final shout out (at the moment, if I can’t resist adding others!) goes to Board in the City. Not a vegan eatery, but they have plenty of options for you to much on whilst playing board games, from a burger to pizza, pie, soya mince nachos, and truly fantastic chips.

Hope you have fun trying out the excellent culinary options Southampton has to offer, whether vegan or not. This isn’t a complete list of course, I’d love to hear your favourite local businesses and what they’re doing for Veganuary on our Facebook post.