Two huge anniversaries this week with The Sweetchunks Band marking 10 years of delighting us with their unique and often hilarious take on Hampshirian folk (Saturday at The Stage Door), and The Fo’c’sle Folk Club celebrating an incredible 60 years on Tuesday at The Wellington Arms – congratulations both!
There’s also the unique stylings of Hang Massive, South African pop punk the SoapGirls, Southampton Dub Club, The Blackheart Orchestra, Wombo, local prog metal band Prion Sun, brilliant tribute act Fleetwood Bac, Think Floyd, Eurovision at the western walls, and much much more. What are you looking forward to this week?
==== TUESDAY 09 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
The Fo’c’sle Folk Club 60th Anniversary: Robb Johnson (support: Live Noise) | The Wellington Arms <18:00>
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—- Events —-
Darts Series Presents – The Summer Grand Prix Series 2023 | Bitterne Park Social Club <19:45>
www.facebook.com/events/138824952436831
May Reading Group: Radical Intimacy | October Books <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/784810909560123
Sotonettes Craft Night | Ikea <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/905990573753248
Ukrainian Community Support Group | Edmund Kell Unitarian Church <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/201453079258370
Spring Sessions: Trash Art | Sholing Valleys Study Centre <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/110825731994893
==== WEDNESDAY 10 MAY ====
—- Events —-
May Book Club: A Forger’s Tale | The Bookshop Alehouse <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1092858715003842
Belgium & Blues Pub Quiz | Belgium & Blues <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3380080418931770/?event_time_id=3380080492265096
The Felt Place: Family Constellations | Edmund Kell Unitarian Church <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/528835475991559
Midweek Ghost Hunt of the Brickworks | The Brickworks Museum <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/148954481435190
Wea Creative Crafts | Round About Café <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1668008356961197/?event_time_id=1668008373627862
Folkactive Monthly Dance (50+) | Freemantle Community Centre <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/632585375427717
Open Day for Waterside Cancer Support | Waterside Cancer Support Centre <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3245600855682031
==== THURSDAY 11 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
Blues with Andy Graham | Belgium and Blues <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/155087027297061
Wombo (rock, Louisville – USA) | Heartbreakers <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1017129865928704
Hang Massive (handpan electronica, UK / Sweden) | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3455530964726484
The Blackheart Orchestra (progressive folk-electronica, Lancashire) | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/666935267680983
Open Mic St. Denys | The Dolphin, St Denys <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/899246024646153/?event_time_id=899246041312818
Groove Bands Rock the House | The Art House <18:30>
– An evening of Rock, Pop and Rap styles performed by Southampton’s brightest emerging musicians
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—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Fame Thursdays Ed Sheeran | Orange Rooms <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/600254412057869
—- Shows —-
Hamlet | The Annex Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1897454620607076
Gary Delaney: Gary in Punderland | The Berry Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1053425375266340
Message in a Bottle | Mayflower Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/647786159998156
—- Events —-
May Wine Club – Into to Orange Wine | Good Libations <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1913750145642886
Qigong Classes | St James Chiropractic Clinic <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/532571452159203/?event_time_id=532571588825856
==== FRIDAY 12 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
Chicago 9 (rhythm & blues, Southampton) | Dolphin St. Denys <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/157417640603536
O’hooley & Tidow (folk, Yorkshire) | Turner Sims <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1988279974709390
Extra Special Guest Stars (rock pop, Surrey) | The Hobbit <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1346972232820159
Martin Smith (Christian rock, London) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1349739168932667
An Evening with Madam Misfit (electro-swing / chaphop, Whitchurch) | The Art House <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/737770421240337
The SoapGirls (pop-punk, Cape Town – South Africa) | Suburbia <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2170454356676817
Vexmantra (instrumental trio, Southampton) | HMV <18:00>
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Paul Jude Wilson (acoustic guitar player / singer, Andover) | No.329 Coffee House <07:30>
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—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Funk & Soul Night Live with Rachel Lang (soul) + Band | Whiskey Blue <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2602641456543688
Southside Blues Club (rhythm & blues, Southampton) Live | The Rockstone <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3398560350361047
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Southampton Dub Club Presents Headsessions + Rdr Soundsystems | Sobar <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/576219701273682
Rehab – Pop Punk vs New Metal Special | Suburbia <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1922206318197324
Disco 2000 (00’s Night / Dance / Pop / Indie / Rock / R&b / Hip Hop) | Heartbreakers <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1574398690048139
Bg, Romanian, Ex Yu & Balkan Party | Cafe Parfait <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1417873259046659
Beyond Blues with DJ Justin P | Belgium and Blues <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1181905162495678
—- Shows —-
Comedy | The Angel <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/985121765768073
G4 Live 2023 | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1673592969726921
Hidden Stories: Uncovering the True Stories of Ruth Ellis & Edith Thompson | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/740690643998525
Thin Walls | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/152784577752451
==== SATURDAY 13 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
The Sweetchunks Band 10 year anniversary (Hampshirian-folk legends, Southampton) | The Stage Door <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3440245686292708
Fleetwood Bac (tribute) | The Brook <21:45>
www.facebook.com/events/3395132367425122
Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion (blues, Bournemouth) | The Platform Tavern <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/562266746020549
Mary Jane (folk rock, Southampton) + The Hedgehogs (rock, Southampton) | The Art House <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1372932479940849
The Gatlin Boys (country indie, New Forest) | The Hobbit <20:00>
Support: Slow Like a Feeling
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The Dream Machine (psych-rock, Merseyside) | Heartbreakers <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/979310010123362
From Gold To Rio (Spandau Ballet & Duran Duran tribute) | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1213059882765236
Sad Boys Club (alt-indie rock, London) + Hot Wax | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/569678175008150
Think Floyd (tribute) | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/542202411134269
The Injester (clown metal) + The Surge + Weaver Marquez | The Firehouse <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/480604067561640
When Rivers Meet (blues rock, Essex) | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/461310236160873
The Elo Encounter (tribute) | Hedge End Social Club <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3046969392264133
5 local live acts: Charlie Smith, D’Kenzion, Footless Kicks, Simon Maggs, Fragile Lucy | The Mercantile Flea, Bitterne <18:30>
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Prion Son (prog metal, Hampshire) | The Angel <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1283801855562212
University Concert Band Spring Concert | Turner Sims <14:30>
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Charity Concert | Shirley Baptist Church <14:00>
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—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Always After Eight (party rock) | The Dolphin, St Denys <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1224734608163228
The 45s (rock, Hampshire) Live | Station Pub Bitterne Park <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/432141572313593
Backbeat Trio (motown, disco, Havant) | Bitterne Park Social Club <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/391813339556101
The Few | O’Neill’s Southampton <21:30>
www.facebook.com/events/564663735512170
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Beats at Blues | Belgium and Blues <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/4814155372042860
Pure Klass Events @ritas Club | Oxford Street, Southampton <19:00>
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Shrek Rave | Engine Rooms <16:00>
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Soulin’ with Shaun Hopkins | The Quarter Lounge <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/896351668094951
—- Shows —-
Lucy Porter “Wake Up Call” | The Attic, Totton <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1384702705677075
—- Events —-
Squoji Hunt | Guildhall Square <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/782927050066732
Wine Fit for a King – Guided Vault Tour and Wine Tasting | St Michael’s Square <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/549800127288357
5 Rhythms Dance | Tracie’s Latin Club <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/190894343764717
Saints vs Fulham | St Mary’s Stadium <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/891302455289257
Harbour Lights’ Eurovision Party 2023 | Harbour Lights <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/960521415114001
Backgrounds and Bokeh Photography Meetup | Southampton Palmerston Park <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1299778950614658
Claire’s Cutting Room Charity Fun Event | The View Bar Southampton <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1110967873629296
Regal Southampton Walking Tour | Tudor House Museum <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/223068533674167
Spring Time Watercolour Workshop | Southampton City Art Gallery <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2260228614139179
Spring Watercolours with Emma Morrisey | Tudor House Museum <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1513239492515070
Plant Swap & Sale | October Books <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/780722843377246
Dog First Aid Training | Lordshill Community Centre <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/752171473089709
Sholing Valleys’ Spring Fayre | Sholing Valleys Study Centre <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/595458965932054
<sold out> Fully Booked Regal Southampton Walking Tour | Tudor House Museum <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/537509111584417
Kids’ Club: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish + Lego City Play Session | Harbour Lights <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1442007826560459
Balm Making Workshop | Board in the City <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/663697595567933
Mindfulness Toolkit Workshop | Kadampa Meditation Centre <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/814829823344169
Grow Your Own Open Day | Aldermoor Community Farm <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/191882076981886
Sholing Valleys Spring Fayre | Sholing Valleys Study Centre <09:30>
www.facebook.com/events/181249264260608
Eurovision on the Green | Sarisbury Green Community Centre <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/886241322622317
Note: Eurovision will also be shown at the Westquay walls, and at The Cricketers pub in Bedford Place alongside many other venues!
Bricks, Beer and Buses – The Brickworks Beer Festival 2023 | The Brickworks Museum <12:30>
www.facebook.com/events/718741286408274
Let’s Sketch | Netley Abbey <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/778178493629007
Sluggaz Spring Slam | St Denys Community Centre <09:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1213175036000278
==== SUNDAY 14 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
Think Floyd (tribute) | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:45>
www.facebook.com/events/3128507067295388
Cosmograf (progressive rock, Waterlooville) | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/447215627578391
Pool Kids (emo prog, Florida – USA) + Suds | Heartbreakers <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/940059557170803
Ryan McMullan (singer-songwriter, Northern Ireland) | The Joiners <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/168592552539938
Voices of Swing | Turner Sims <14:30 & 19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/915383126300721
James Hook (blues folk, Southampton) | Overdraft, Shirley <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/565409309066582
Sunday Acoustic Roast | Figurati Southampton <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/937578703946398
ft. Ben Dlugokecki, J Fashole Luke & Adriana
—- Live Music (Covers) —-
The Hedgehogs (rock, Southampton) | The Platform Tavern <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/770243164536761
Raizing Steam (rock) | The Bittern <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/713697210207823
3’s a crowd | Preez <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/755416766279159
—- Shows —-
Simon Munnery (comedian) -trials and Tribulations | The Attic, Totton <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/607258087726150
The Magic of Motown | Mayflower Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3102546656727053
Pocket Theatre: Gilbert and Sullivan Mad Show | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1385348032293842
The Magic of Motown | Mayflower Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/355754189785107
Pop Princesses Live | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/895608921857405
—- Events —-
Painting / Building Minis Meet Up | Board in the City <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/781037000250282/?event_time_id=781037010250281
Yoga & Wild Swimming Retreat | Andark Lake <15:30>
www.facebook.com/events/952276826227808
Banister Litter Pick | The junction of Westrow and Archers Roads <14:30>
www.facebook.com/events/182304337979517
Free Yoga at the Common by Park Yoga | Southampton Common <09:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3531252733820066/?event_time_id=3531252747153398
The Kapowerhouse (wrestling) | The Hobbit <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/178433511770990
==== MONDAY 15 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
cumgirl8 (post-punk, New York – USA) + Die Verlierer + Rifle | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/713749910295540
Musical Mondays with Besame Mucho | October Books <12:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1861732047546812
—- Shows —-
The Great British Bump Off | Interactive Investigation | Mayflower Theatre <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2863887143755912
—- Events —-
Quiz Night | Trago Lounge <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1827825970910316/?event_time_id=1827826064243640
Recreational Football | Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1126853294847037/?event_time_id=1126859511513082
Cuban Salsa + Bachata +sbk Party – With Dalia, Razvan & Xaris | Revolucion de Cuba Southampton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1332942680884016/?event_time_id=1361097504735200
Evening Encaustic Art at Kookies | Kookies Crafts <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/899197594491807
Bingo | St. James’ Park <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1086295992287508
Community Club | St. James’ Park <11:00>
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