It’s the final stretch of our City of Culture bid, with Southampton featuring on a One Show special this Tuesday. Please back the bid in any way you can, and follow / share their posts. As for this week’s culture – there’s plenty of it!
==== TUESDAY 24 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
David Cross Band (prog rock, ex-King Crimson) | The 1865 <19:30>
Support: Dandelion Charm
www.facebook.com/events/363460805298758
Aaron West and the Roaring 20s (indie rock concept band, Philadelphia – USA) | The Loft <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/280956234057678
– side project of Wonder Years frontman
Groove Bakers Blues Jam | Cricketers Bedford Place <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/995388111125218
Open Mic | Number 3 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/388225226683535
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Headliners | Orange Rooms <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1068436097435807
—- Shows —-
Waitress | Mayflower Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1473890466115462/?event_time_id=1745610312276808
Outside the Box: With Liz Rothschild | The Bookshop Alehouse <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/512740743540089
—- Events —-
Southampton City of Culture Bid on the One Show <19:00>
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer
Summer Board Games | Board in the City <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/552040316285446
May Get Together – Bring Your Own Book | October Books <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/464664132083916
Cycling Campaign Social | Cafe Thrive Southampton <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/327697509489441
Hip-hop / Commercial / Street Dance Classes | D.@rt Centre, Hedge End <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/296359976018641
==== WEDNESDAY 25 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
Pasadena Roof Orchestra (1920s-30s jazz and swing) | Concorde Club (Eastleigh) <20:15>
www.theconcordeclub.com/product.php/1283/pasadena-roof-orchestra
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Rocktail Riot – Alternative Club Night | The Shooting Star <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/321759960142908
Music Bingo | London Road Brew House <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/297986069197843
—- Shows —-
Waitress | Mayflower Theatre <14:00 and 19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1473890466115462/?event_time_id=1745610318943474
—- Events —-
The Asylum Radio Show, ft. Shop Local Southampton Listings | Voice FM <21:00>
https://shoplocalsouthampton.com/radio.html
Kickboxing & Fitness | Drummond Centre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/519111363273862
Transition Talk: Modern Wind Energy | October Books <18:50>
www.facebook.com/events/3194425024109830
Smash Bros Gathering | Board in the City <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1637300466625834/?event_time_id=1637300489959165
Beginners Yoga Course | Merryoak Community Centre <18:15>
www.facebook.com/events/703106871110599/?event_time_id=703106874443932
Community Meal & Cooking Session | The Art House <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/271010055161682
Community Club | St. James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/251449560296144/?event_time_id=251449613629472
==== THURSDAY 26 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
Quelle Chris (hip hop, Detroit – USA) | The Art House <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/266856378973065
Damefrisør (indie, Bristol) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/4531213690308347
Thursday Open Mic Night | The Dolphin, St Denys <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3239579119652431/?event_time_id=3239579192985757
Employed to Serve (metalcore, Woking) + Burner | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/950943992238231
Yes Please (tribute) | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/369224691297817
Everything Everything (art rock, Manchester) | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1744274055903664
Teddy Swims (singer-songwriter, Atlanta – USA) | Engine Rooms <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/4317766128339725
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Call Me Maybe – 2010s Party | Orange Rooms <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/400229042102298
Rehab Thursdays – DJ Penny Peach Take Over | The Shooting Star <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/691760945395806
—- Shows —-
Waitress | Mayflower Theatre <14:00 and 19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1473890466115462/?event_time_id=1745610315610141
The Wellspring | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/659980058747885
—- Events —-
Neon Raptor Tap Takeover | Belgium and Blues <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/747539686162410
Walk & Talk | Itchen Valley Country Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/352001160186616
==== FRIDAY 27 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
GHT Lates #2 | God’s House Tower <19:00>
ft. The RealRaj, Pegasuses, The Diamond Family Archive
www.facebook.com/events/5107088396053220
Reawaken (Female-fronted rock, Southampton) – “Parallel” Launch Party Southampton | Suburbia <18:30>
Support: Defences, Lightwave, Adalia
www.facebook.com/events/444089374183378
Daniel Eagle (singer-songwriter, Southampton) | London Road Brew House <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1133245754197741
Fleetingwood Mac (tribute) | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3536831063058071
Peaness (indie pop, Chester) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/967333920832539
– this is their real name
Mercury (tribute) | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/475324587552853
Lloren (indie pop, Weymouth) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/364079312150053
Charlie Smith | The Mercantile Flea, Bitterne <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/724932372034980
—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Always After Eight (Party Rock) | The Dolphin, St Denys <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1042140279726823
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Howl! Dark Club Night | The Hobbit <23:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1166766450764011
Sleeeze – Queer Kink Club Night | The Edge <23:00>
www.facebook.com/events/748488646316383
We Are Still Young: The Club Night | Engine Rooms <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/665292321426481
Juiced: USA (hip-hop & Rnb) vs UK (grime & Rap) | Switch <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/394154899243393
Buddha Lounge Presents DJ Matchstick // Kisstory | Buddha Lounge <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/989951545042127
Tainted Love / New Wave, Post Punk & 80s Club Night | Heartbreakers <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/682330086162585
Karaoke with DJ Rob | Brass Monkey <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/518657909853532
Loca Loco (baila Latino) | The Stage Door <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3153073681678223
—- Shows —-
Moving Voices | The Art House <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/471449734733246
Manford’s Comedy Club | The Stage Door <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/457328232401562
Waitress | Mayflower Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1473890466115462/?event_time_id=1745610332276806
Comedy Night | River Studios <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1173070783451440
—- Events —-
May Quiz with Ellie | Board in the City <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2169325386576844
Cacao Ceremony, Live Music, Dance and Fun | Banister Primary School <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/360088689493522
Dessert Island Beers | The Butcher’s Hook <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1688889528120729
Board Game Cafe | Round About Café <14:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1039297200010960
==== SATURDAY 28 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
Nick Harper (singer-songwriter and guitarist, London) Southampton (in Person and Online Tickets) | The Art House <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1187926455277959
Puppy (rock, London) + Inhuman Nature (metal, London) + Arid Wave (alt rock, Southampton) | Heartbreakers <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2735683553408179
—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Carboncopy | The Bittern <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/409109170675733
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Oscar L (techno rave) | The Alexandra <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/722810778705601
Mauro Picotto – Dance Anthems Garden Party 5 | The Sobar <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/4682783888515930
DJ SamC | Brass Monkey <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/289813323326338
—- Shows —-
Joe Black – Touch of Evil | The Stage Door <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/367666248178881
Waitress | Mayflower Theatre <14:00 and 19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1473890466115462/?event_time_id=1745610322276807
—- Events —-
All That Glitters Is Not Gold – Live Wrestling Live from | The Hobbit <14:30>
www.facebook.com/events/658539388559848
Live Wrestling | The Hobbit <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/485329856700937
D&D One-shots | Board in the City <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1637429009974085
Astral Radiance Release Event | Board in the City <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/540448257732990
Conversation Café – Community Benefit Societies and Share Offer | October Books <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1042870159989024/?event_time_id=1042870173322356
==== SUNDAY 29 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
MC Lars (hip hop, California – USA) + Ruled by Raptors + The Doubleclicks + Schaffer the Darklord | The Joiners <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3140224972897525
Cairo (prog rock, San Francisco – USA) | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/302504968440001
London Concert Orchestra presents: The Best of John Williams | Mayflower Theatre <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/393073864629274
ft. the iconic film scores of John Williams inc E.T., Jaws, Superman, Star Wars
—- Events —-
The Big Fat Geek Quiz | Scholars arms <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3215673375342110
Steam to the Solent Cruise with the Aphrodites Singers | Steamship Shieldhall <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3327615310795437
Drag Brunch – Hosted by Norvina Michaels | Revolution Bars <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/415035470025556
Gardening Drop-in | Bitterne railway station <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1778743719000786
Park Yoga | Southampton Common <09:30>
www.facebook.com/events/381928117138613/?event_time_id=381928133805278
==== MONDAY 30 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
The Killers | St Marys Stadium <17:30>
www.thekillersmusic.com/tour
The Story of Soul | Mayflower Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/581384013183422
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Rocktail Riot: The Killers vs Arctic Monkeys | The Shooting Star <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/459818531329368
—- Shows —-
Up Close and Personal with Earl Carpenter and Katie Hall | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:45>
www.facebook.com/events/5788152204534690
—- Events —-
Half Term Family Taster Sessions | Boulder Shack <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/295725382755084
Community Club | St. James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/251449560296144/?event_time_id=251449616962805
‘Plant Up a Pot’ Workshop | Lepe Country Park <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1349848248829465