Categories
Listings

Shop Local Southampton Listings April 26 – May 9

A bumper 2-week listings to take us over the May Day bank holiday. Some highlights include Dutty Moonshine Big Band, Grant Sharkey’s album launch, Our Propaganda, Reef, 2 comedy clubs, Circus Extreme, The Vivienne, Sigma, a Skyrim-themed power metal band, Chainska Brassika, Keepers Brew, Feeder, an Elvis-Nirvana crossover, and the brilliant-sounding ‘London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra’. Enjoy, Southampton!

No description available.
The Sweetchunks Band at The Stage Door last week, singing their ode to Southampton’s City of Culture bid in what should probably be the city’s national anthem

==== TUESDAY 26 APRIL ====
—- Live Music —-
Feeder (pop-rock, Newport, Wales) | Southampton Guildhall <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/388668135996990

Groove Bakers Blues Jam | Cricketers Bedford Place <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/5064884363603063

—- Shows —-
Stand Up in the Basement | Mango Thai Tapas, Ocean Village <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/497397565410177

==== WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL ====
—- Live Music —-
Grio Trio (jazz / hip-hop, London), Cabiria & Kanoo (post-rock, London) | The Stage Door <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3094084534175526

Dutty Moonshine Big Band (UK bass & jazz fusion, Reading) and Funke and the Two Tone Baby | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/669962907270757

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Rocktail Riot – Alternative Club Night | The Shooting Star <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/660983298466364

—- Shows —-
National Theatre Connections | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/660936218674089

—- Events —-
Kickboxing & Fitness | Drummond Centre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1184312005716462

Smash Bros Gathering | Board in the City <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1637300466625834/?event_time_id=1637300486625832

Kerbside Community Pantry | The Art House <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/504261681374245/?event_time_id=504261688040911

Community Club | St. James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/251449560296144/?event_time_id=251449716962795

==== THURSDAY 28 APRIL ====
—- Live Music —-
Gaslight Sessions | The Platform Tavern <20:30>
ft: Rob Clamp, Helen Gentile and Lewis Wood, Dan O’Farrell
www.facebook.com/events/1160523041367463

Thursday Open Mic Night | The Dolphin, St Denys <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3239579119652431/?event_time_id=3239579129652430

Salem (pop punk, Southampton) + Bad Nerves + Carsick | The Loft <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1344180049421426

Grant Sharkey (double bass / comedy, Southampton): ‘social Musica’ Album Launch (in-person & Online) | The Art House <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/960764088178804

Deeper Purple (tribute) UK Tour 2022 | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/426114778427961

Will and the People (indie, Brighton) + Colour of the Jungle + Temples of Youth | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/271544611757221

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Speakerboxxx – Volume 1, Southampton’s Biggest Hip Hop Rave | Orange Rooms <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1014173559451659

—- Events —-
Mantra Vibes | Southampton Quakers <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1632967900385828/?event_time_id=1632967917052493

Community Pantry & Cafe Drop-in | The Art House <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/484255036815400/?event_time_id=484255080148729

Walk & Talk | Western Parade car park <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/354518893243664

==== FRIDAY 29 APRIL ====

—- Live Music —-
The Corsairs (ska, Oxford) | Number 3 <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/513434350341850

Our Propaganda (alt rock, Southampton) + Arid Wave + Daniel Eagle (singer-songwriter, Southampton) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1129888517801615

Reef (rock, Glastonbury) | Engine Rooms <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/780441609263416

Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana (yep!) | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/431810661763813

Moments of Pleasure: The Music of Kate Bush | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/365401248750212

—- Live Music (Covers) —-
The Hedgehogs (rock, Southampton) | Scholars arms  <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/5429402163782730

Dr. Rock | The Dolphin, St Denys <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/355843909697094

Random Cow (pop, Hampshire) | The Mercantile Flea, Bitterne <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1018027168816890

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Headsessions Soundsystem | The Overdraft, Shirley <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/343675771028845

3b Promotions Present – Bass Breaks and Beats with Jon Doe-aj Myst-roni and Twist | 5 Rivers <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/279834530862328

Forge Techno Rave | Cafe Parfait <23:00>
www.facebook.com/events/743026160388596

Sleeeze | The Edge <23:00>
www.facebook.com/events/522596429455188

Reggaeton Party | Engine Rooms <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/517418769721370

Heartbreakers DJs | Heartbreakers <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1487141358367866

—- Shows —-
Loca Loco Uv.2 | The Stage Door <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/278967591074832

Manford’s Comedy Club | The Stage Door <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/639319984159230

Cable Street | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2577221289079342

—- Events —-
Miami Beach Club Grand Opening | Orange Rooms <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/292029806420760

Circus Extreme (throughout the week) | Mayflower Park <19:45>
www.facebook.com/events/1301039517083405/?event_time_id=1301039570416733

April Quiz (movie Themed) | Board in the City <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/515599736746547

Autumn Hour Acoustic Duo | The Malvern <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1267021623706346

==== SATURDAY 30 APRIL ====
—- Live Music —-
Dirty DC (tribute) – Special Bon Scott / Brian Johnson Show | The Brook <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3080536572164449

The Manatees (indie-pop, Southampton) | Heartbreakers <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1121583572027868

Blacksmith (rock/folk) | The Platform Tavern <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/737576433899167

REMbrandt (REM Tribute) | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/189734362955811

Jazz at the Bridge | Highfield Campus <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/728831561860813

—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Take Cover | The Yacht, Woolston <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/379869120616485

The Modules | 5 Rivers <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/351693990078468

Undercovered (acoustic) | Junction Inn <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/322698009791055

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
On a Mission – Garden Party 2022 | Sobar <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1245684979254128

Projekt | Switch <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/667511467832630

Balkan Party | Fever & Vibe <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1606515399726214

Ibiza Classics Brunch – Hosted by Kevin and Perry | Orange Rooms <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3156459084632159

—- Shows —-
The Vivienne from Rupaul’s Drag Race UK | The Stage Door <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/622219422175140

—- Events —-
Ghost Tour | Southampton City Centre <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/4797878036912298

Guy Sclanders Visit (talk) | Board in the City <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/507966754097071

Southampton V. Crystal Palace | St Mary’s Stadium <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/333073525465444

Circus Extreme (throughout the week) | Mayflower Park <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1301039517083405/?event_time_id=1301039557083401

April Clothes Swap | Re:So (upstairs in The Marlands) <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/663836711587872

Community Pantry & Cafe Drop-in | The Art House <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/484255036815400/?event_time_id=484255043482066

Mini Seed Swap | The Art House <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/379511850482939

The Wheel of Life – Seeing the Big Picture | Kadampa Meditation Centre <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/359323992811849

Southampton’s Jubilee Beacon Trail | Southampton <09:00>
www.facebook.com/events/402479398369409/?event_time_id=402479401702742

==== SUNDAY 01 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
Lloyd Cole (pop-rock, Glasgow) | The Brook <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1241760206027225

Foot/Long (folk, Southampton) | The Platform Tavern <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/369252711427019

P.v (rock) | The Yacht, Woolston <15:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1138919713616669

—- Live Music (Covers) —-
UK Subs | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/475885953283861

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Utopia May Bank Holiday | Switch <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/344452817485793

Sunday Funday Bank Holiday Special – Brazilian Carnival | Tokyo <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/698901418215917

Soul Shoes (Northern soul, Southampton) | The Dolphin, St Denys <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/289681299820739

Industry Night | The Shooting Star <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/779004959736776

—- Shows —-
Hampshire Royal British Legion’s Centenary Festival | Mayflower Theatre <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/264939229022944

—- Events —-
Red Stags and King John’s Morris Dance on May Morning | Bargate Street <05:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3206377512942104

Bi-panic Meet | Watts Park <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/320643050197361

The Tiny Flea Market | Papillon <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/400451955171264

Junco Shakers, playing at The Stage Door on Friday 6 May

==== MONDAY 02 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
Jockstrap (electro-pop, London) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/491672615930513

—- Events —-
BBQ | Board in the City <12:30>
www.facebook.com/events/534350974741313

Bank Holiday Swimming | Andark Lake <09:00>
www.facebook.com/events/527372148993273

==== TUESDAY 03 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
James and the Cold Gun (rock, Wales) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/651341729272664

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Jubilee Outdoor Day Party | Bedford Place <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3124962541166241

—- Shows —-
Footloose | Mayflower Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/255074250072893

Union Gateway – Banner Theatre (Trade Union Theatre) | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/958059928047563

—- Events —-
Star Wars Quiz: May the (3rd &) 4th Be with You… | The Hobbit <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/501935008183643

==== WEDNESDAY 04 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
Red Rum Club (indie, Liverpool) + Devon + Ruby J | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/469969414591527

—- Events —-
Circus Extreme (until Sunday) | Mayflower Park <19:45>
www.facebook.com/events/1301039517083405/?event_time_id=1301039540416736

Transition Talk: Composting | October Books <18:50>
www.facebook.com/events/3133742433619788

Evening Swimming | Andark Lake <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/784139939232573

Community Club | St. James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/251449560296144/?event_time_id=251449673629466

==== THURSDAY 05 MAY ====
Remember to vote today

—- Live Music —-
Blues with Jon Walsh | Belgium and Blues <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1852218661641594

Hot Club of Cowtown (jazz) | Turner Sims <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/815581092463343

Thursday Open Mic Night | The Dolphin, St Denys <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3239579119652431/?event_time_id=3239579182985758

Two Year Break (pop-punk) | Suburbia <19:00>
Support: Royals
www.facebook.com/events/1095678227923117

—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Music Night with Hitched | The Cricketers Inn <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/667761604523109

—- Shows —-
Radio Gaga | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/4848988928524643

—- Events —-
May Tales… Stories Spring to Life, with Firey Festivals, New Growth and Frivolity | The Bookshop Alehouse <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1751105085275497

==== FRIDAY 06 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
Dreadzone | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1110083519793613

Battle Born (Skyrim-themed power metal), Countless Skies, Accursed Years | The Firehouse <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/481030070192548

Will Whisson (indie, Canterbury) | The Hobbit <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/2348140568690529

Clara Sanabras with University of Southampton Voices | Turner Sims <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1579725435720077

Chantel McGregor (Blues, Bradford) | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/948651775664916

Mandrake Handshake (indie, Oxford) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/669012994518826

The Roughcuts (rock ‘n roll, Bournemouth) | The Mercantile Flea, Bitterne <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/488657976159202

Chainska Brassika (reggae/ska, London) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/185935053738202

The Junco Shakers (Skiffle, Swing, Rhythm & Blues, Southampton) | The Stage Door <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/494092892166017

Standards (math rock) + Fes | Suburbia <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/435466128318732

London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/370826504873955

Bekka Blake (singer, Southampton) | HMV Instore <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/309544467912012

—- Live Music (Covers) —-
4bar | Woolston Social Club <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1396553754128650

80s Night with Electric 80s | Number 3 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/703373464039848

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Corrective Measures – Indie, Psych, Dance, Electro | Heartbreakers <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1659920087717913

Karaoke with DJ Scott | Brass Monkey <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1064146841112316

—- Shows —-
The Good Enough Mum’s Club | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/462086132053158

—- Events —-
Book Launch: The Map of Leaves by Yarrow Townsend | October Books <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/410722124155755

The South Coast Boat Show | Ocean Village Marina <09:00>
www.facebook.com/events/224355919831139

==== SATURDAY 07 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
Keepers Brew (space rock, Southampton) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/468646724959617

Grandma’s House (surfy post-punk, Bristol) + Buggs + Fuzzpills | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/639666157103990

Bon Giovi (tribute) | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/516890166167087

Jordan Gray & The Good Time Band (blues, Bournemouth) | Belgium and Blues <21:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1151501912305140

The Roughcuts (rock ‘n roll, Bournemouth) | The Platform Tavern <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/370493344587704

Red Hot Chili Peppers UK (tribute) | The Hobbit <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/307582088135755

Steve Mcgrattan | The Painted Wagon <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/700393550984482

—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Projekt Saturday Presents: Sigma | Switch <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1197993090605782

Panic at the Emo Club Night | Suburbia <23:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2912861842293752

High Tide Garden Party Launch Feat. Tsha | Sobar <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1146152219459130

DJ SamC | Brass Monkey <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/375434507793551

—- Shows —-
Solve-along-a-murder-she-wrote | The Stage Door <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/691987558646635

—- Events —-
Manor Farm Paranormal Investigation | Manor Farm <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/4712253068891254

Book Signing: Secret New Forest by Martin Brisland | October Books <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/510305190672732

Bat Detectives | Lakeside Country Park <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/905284236811149

Let’s Sketch Mayfield Park | Mayfield Nurseries <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/658049898629372

Hamble Spring Market | Hamble Foreshore <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/499079331657751

Ebony Rockers Mural: The Film (Premier) | MAST Mayflower Studios, Guildhall Square <18:00>

==== SUNDAY 08 MAY ====
—- Live Music —-
Sheafs (indie rock, Sheffield) + SINS (indie rock, South Coast) | The Joiners <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/990972485139259

Ms Amy Birks (singer-songwriter, London) Supported by Tom Slatter | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/620825655887353

Tom Lumley & The Brave Liaison | Heartbreakers <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/378544044117319

Tiny Moving Parts (rock, Minnesota, USA) + Eat Your Heart Out + Buds | The Loft <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/159684049650115

—- Shows —-
Henning Wehn – It’ll All Come Out in the Wash | Mayflower Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/185462066745697

—- Events —-
Gardening & Drop-in | Bitterne railway station <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/678912336713378

Steamcosies & Chums Drop-in | The Titanic <13:30>
www.facebook.com/events/367763231545745

Dachshund Pop Up Cafe | Revolution Bars <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/639354144045610

==== MONDAY 09 MAY ====
—- Events —-
Community Club | St. James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/251449560296144/?event_time_id=251449676962799