Festivals, fun days, comedy, plenty of live music from around the city and world, open mics, pandas, this week has it all. What will you do?
Photo: Bedford Place Summer Festival last weekend
==== WEDNESDAY 05 JULY ====
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Prince Daddy & The Hyena + Origami Angel + Carsick (alt, Salisbury) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/746512693779862
Wednesday Open Mic St. Denys | The Dolphin, St Denys <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/899246024646153/?event_time_id=949314962972592
—- Shows —-
Dane Baptiste (Comedy) – Edinburgh Preview | The Attic, Totton <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/588896253366809
American Road Trip | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/275534314830392
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Belgium & Blues Pub Quiz | Belgium & Blues <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3380080418931770/?event_time_id=3380080545598424
Fred Goaters Tea Dance | Southampton Guildhall <11:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1709134826169773
Urban Kiz – Passion Night Weds | Revolucion de Cuba Southampton <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1240399220181434
Music for the Mind | St. James’ Park <13:30>
www.facebook.com/events/785737146593446/?event_time_id=787583076408853
Community Club | St. James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2395627637259236/?event_time_id=2395627783925888
Community Pantry & Cafe | The Art House <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1643929882778719
==== THURSDAY 06 JULY ====
—- Live Music —-
Interesting Wallpaper (ft Charlie Brown on drums, Southampton) | Overdraft Craft Beer & Tacos (Southampton) <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/658542689004695
Blues with Glen Wright | Belgium and Blues <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/887358852365073
Whiskey Blue Jam Sessions | Whiskey Blue <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/484482833768197/?event_time_id=484485780434569
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Fame Thursdays – Calvin Harris | Orange Rooms <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/956403722064672
James B Partridge – School Assembly Bangers | The Stage Door <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1175610519693465
—- Shows —-
Double Bill: Anna Renae (pop/folk singer-songwriter, Lancashire) & Callum Gilligan | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1246676032578586
—- Events —-
Charity Bingo Evening – In Aid of Heartbeat | Brass Monkey (358 Shirley Road, Southampton, Hampshire) <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1331419610751036
Migrant Crisis: Don’t Let the Bosses Divide Us Jobs & Homes Not Racism | Edmund Kell Hall, Bellevue Road <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/286586843749240
==== FRIDAY 07 JULY ====
—- Live Music —-
The Anchor (female-fronted metalcore, Denver – USA) | Suburbia <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/915473216325608
Pop/rock Night Live with Meg Emelie (singer-songwriter, Southampton) & Band | Whiskey Blue <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/6364562420289656
Everything Changes – The Take That Tribute Show | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1490694188058217
Summer Nights – Jess Gillam Ensemble | Turner Sims <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1456469645144865
Money For Nothing (Dire Straits tribute) | The Brook <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1194117534601345
Metamorphose Melancholy 1n2 Majestic Melodic Madness | The Rockstone <20:00>
ft. Gnarly Fin Acoustic Set, ‘Genre bending explorative live band’
www.facebook.com/events/214729438191163
Money For Nothing (Dire Straits tribute) | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1534399767068086
<sold out> The Bronx (punk rock, Los Angeles – USA) + Old Boy | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/574790247945239
Lost Post (folk-country, Southampton) with Jack & Bas (jazz) | The Stage Door <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1240240439948415
Monkey See Monkey Do (folk, Southampton) & Teharli River (folk duo, Southampton) | The Art House <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/616716093745000
—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Random Cow (pop, Hampshire) | The Dolphin, St Denys <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3608108252844948
Katy Carew (soul, Southampton) | The Rover Inn <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/600679852199257
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Dark Matters | The Shooting Star <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1295778794702266
Fatboy Tim (tribute) | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/952992525848121
—- Shows —-
Comedy Night with Daniel Foxx and Lindsey Santoro | The Attic, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/240314441666802
—- Events —-
Take Me to the Sea | Aldermoor Community Farm <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/966422721239715
Masquerade Ball Party & All Dayer Workshops | Revolution De Cuba, Southampton <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/159407460453459
==== SATURDAY 08 JULY ====
—- Live Music —-
Let’s Rock Southampton 2023 | Southampton Common <11:00>
ft. Soft Cell, Boomtown Rats, Kim Wilde, Neville Staple, many more
www.facebook.com/events/1337344736794525
Abyssal Festival 2023 (metal – all day) | The Firehouse <13:00>
ft. Ohhms, Famyne, Bismuth, Grave Lines, The Grey, Voidlurker, Tumanduumband, At War With The Sun, Urzah, Orme
www.facebook.com/events/738976637689000
Steeleye and the Boomsticks (blues, Bournemouth) | Belgium and Blues <21:30>
www.facebook.com/events/248688384211138
Breanna Barbara (psychedelic blues, Florida – USA) | Heartbreakers <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1474368946634647
Summer Nights | Mica Millar (soul, Manchester) | Turner Sims <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1297208181203396
Pot Kettle Black (alt blues, Southampton) | The Platform Tavern <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/541291054702058
Kingsfoil (funky rock, Bournemouth) , Hightown Parade & I’m No Chessman | The Hobbit <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/793275885622337
Saint Harison (singer-songwriter, Southampton) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/285014290537667
The Wall of Floyd (tribute) | Woolston Social Club <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/154747370760499
—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Peludo Beach (Havant) Freemantle | Regents Park <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/751253329714470
Whiskey Business | O’Neill’s Southampton <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/308614714833785
Somethin’ Else (classic rock) | The Stile Inn <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/299649959160279
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
The Shooting Star 7th Year Anniversary | The Shooting Star <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/281494420929410
Garage Garden Party | Sobar Southampton <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/159059753427347
Champions of Soul Presents Soul Supreme | The Quarter Lounge <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/800379768195076
—- Shows —-
Stars in Their Eyes – Charity Fundraiser | The Stage Door <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1270522337123557
Steve Hughes – Tough Love (comedy) | The Attic, Totton <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1253908005254751
Sound Pop Academy – Summer Theatre Show | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/789888456095648
Little Sound Pop Academy – Summer Theatre Showback | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/951926102471776
—- Events —-
Spice Up Your Brunch | Orange Rooms <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/955354035737311
5 Rhythms Dance | Tracie’s Latin Club <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/863723231983270
Encaustic Art | The Crafty Bug Café <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3585645214998520
Drum & Brunch | Engine Rooms <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/776548173882497
Encaustic Art 15 | The Crafty Bug Café <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/182372184808659
Plant Swap & Sale | October Books <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1311944636065381
Bee & Honey Weekend | Manor Farm <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/167206796075931
Sewing Woolston | The Crafty Bug Café <09:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1293290534895192
Improbable Club – Creativity Workshops for Ages 10-14 | St Denys Boat Club <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/6327920457325326
Can Doughnut Economics Future-proof Southampton? | Southampton Quaker Meeting Place <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/241096855210435
==== SUNDAY 09 JULY ====
—- Live Music —-
SMJC Presents: The Coloriage Trio | Whiskey Blue <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/789912362835559
Hugh Budden (blues, Bournemouth) & Andy Stone | The Platform Tavern <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/581985740802373
Family Summer Day: Ceilidh Jam | Turner Sims <15:15>
www.facebook.com/events/2172836386260404
—- Shows —-
The Very Best of Tommy Cooper (just Like That) | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <21:30>
www.facebook.com/events/729297928322175
—- Events —-
Gardening &c Meet Up | Bitterne railway station <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/288945496867719
Free Yoga at the Common by Park Yoga | Southampton Common <09:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3531252733820066/?event_time_id=3531252797153393
Family Summer Day: Street Dance the Maypole Workshop | Turner Sims <11:15>
www.facebook.com/events/179918645033892
Family Summer Day: Grooving with Pirates | Turner Sims <13:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3490191701298202
Family Summer Day: Myth, Magic & Music: Tales from Africa | Turner Sims <12:45>
www.facebook.com/events/650105413133232
Family Summer Day: Step Hop House | Turner Sims <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3524541371206352
Family Summer Day: Big Emotions | Turner Sims <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1237186140496539
Latin Fiesta Day | Medbar <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/103753082750164/?event_time_id=103753096083496
Fair Warning Reunion Charity Gig + Guests | The Stile Inn <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/212420895017222
Painting More Walls | Chessel Bay Nature Reserve <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1008378670530945
==== MONDAY 10 JULY ====
—- Live Music —-
Write a Note | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:45>
with music from Panda-monium
www.facebook.com/events/167178086349089
—- Events —-
Quiz Night | Trago Lounge <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1827825970910316/?event_time_id=1827826077576972
Recreational Football | Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1126853294847037/?event_time_id=1126859541513079
Community Club | St. James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/725759072432920/?event_time_id=725759139099580