Brighton Lights – What to do in the city: 6th December
Music with Joe Fuller
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Marissa Nadler’s ‘Bury Your Name’ home recordings album released in September is a quiet delight, with multilayered vocals and a gorgeous Julee Cruise-type haze about it. The Brighton gig should be a similarly intimate and moving affair, worth checking out for any singer-songwriter fans.
The Haunt, 9 December, 7pm
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A chance to see something truly new: a debut gig focusing on Icelandic music and electronic improvisation. ALDA Orchestra features professional musicians specialising in contemporary classical Nordic music. Cool.
The Old Market, 8 December, 7.30pm
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Entertainment with Joe Fuller
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I went to Brighton Festival Chorus’ Christmas Concert a few years ago and it was a really fun, communal way to get in the festive spirit. Soloists, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Youth Choir will present carols and generally superb classical music.
Concert Hall, Brighton Dome, 11 December, 4pm
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Raising money for the Refugee Council, Poem-a-thon is sixty local poets who have decided to speak up and put your money where their mouth is. The ten hour long show is free entry to drop in to, with donations taken at the door.
Komedia, 11 December, 12pm
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Comedy with Victoria Nangle
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It’s a star-spangled fundraiser of a comedy night in aid of Survivors’ Network and Rise this week, with Charity Chuckle’s Christmas feast sporting Bridget Christie, Jo Neary, Laura Lexx, Sajeela Kershi, Julie Jepson, Harriet Braine, Athena Kuglenu and MC Jen Brister. Awe-some.
Komedia, 8pm, Wed 7 December, £17.50
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Twice the fun this Thursday as a double bill of solo shows come to town – with the price of only one! Fin Taylor brings his Edinburgh hit on white privilege – noticeably titled ‘Whitey McWhiteface’ – and is joined by Mat Ewins and his comic seminar on how to make it in the movies.
Komedia, Thurs 8 December, 7.30pm, £10
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Arts with Brighton’s Arty
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It’s the last Christmas AOH weekend, so fill your stockings with unique creations. There’s no better starting point than the popular Trojan House where beautiful work by Troy Ohlson and friends can be enjoyed with mulled wine.
26 Maldon Rd, BN1 5BE
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Elsewhere on the trail, another warm welcome awaits at City Retreat. Here local favourite Val Fawbert captures the spirit of Brighton and Hove in contemporary palette knife impressions on canvas. Also open Friday 6-9pm when the walled garden is floodlit.
1 Salisbury Court, BN3 3AZ
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