Intro > A regular in the magazine, we are now bringing you a weekly headsup of what’s happening each weekend, in Brighton and beyond…

Words > Elliott Caranci-Finch

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Beastie Toys

When: Friday 29th November – Monday 23rd December, 12pm onwards
Where: The Warehouse Gallery, 128 Gloucester Road, Brighton, BN1 4AF
How much: £Free

New the North Laine area of Brighton is independent gallery, The Warehouse. In their first show ‘Beastie Toys – Urban Art thing’ they aim to display an alternative selection of work to the Artists Open House Christmas Festival happening at the same time. Artists include Zee Zee 22, Cassette Lord, Archi Ram and Funky Red Dog (seen right) and a selection of mystery guests. As a ‘testament to the ways in which the work relates to the locality in the 21st century’ the artwork will be exclusive to the gallery and up for sale.

The Gallery’s private view will take place on Friday 6th December with numbers limited. RSVP to info@thewarehousegallery.co.uk with your name and any guests that you want to bring. Artwork will be in the Christmas raffle with all donations going to Brighton’s children’s hospice, Chestnut Tree House.

www.thewarehousegallery.co.uk

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Art Schism Are One!

When: Friday 29th November. 6pm – late
Where: Party and Christmas show preview 6pm at Art Schism Gallery, 87 Gloucester Rd Brighton BN1 4AP, after party 10pm at The Blind Tiger Club, 52-54 Grand Parade, Brighton.
How much: Gallery entry £Free, The Blind Tiger £3

Celebrating the gallery’s first birthday in style this collective are previewing their Christmas show to friends, supporters and anyone interested in the gallery or their work. Enjoy cake, drinks and entertainment from illusionist Joe Marni, and at the after party the Art Schism crew have planned live art, portraits, doodle tables, prizes (see right) and djs.

www.facebook.com/art.schism

Pigbaby – Pighog’s Autumn Literary Surprise!

When: Now – Saturday 30th November
Where: Redroaster (Unless otherwise indicated) 1d St. James Street, BN2 1RE
How much: £various

Inspired by the ‘Alice and the Pigbaby’ passage of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, Pighog will be offering various evenings of poetry accommodating everyone’s tastes in literary delights. Known for discovering exciting new talent in Brighton, this publisher aims to expose high quality and original work and with their ‘Beach Generation’ writers and hope to draw you in to their world of pamphlet poetry.

www.pighog.co.uk

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The Most Beautiful Silence Never Heard – Private View

When: Friday 29th November, 6pm

Where: Community Arts Centre, Lower Ground Floor, 31 Queens Road, BN1 3XA

How much: £Free

Artists Jim McElvaney and I-Lib create a site-specific installation based specifically around the surroundings that it is set in. With the artwork invoking a record of the artists’ visions, dreams and aspirations it aims to “fortify the natural and unnatural misgivings of the agitated mind”.  The collaboration has its private view tonight with the exhibition open until the 1st December.

www.facebook.com/events/599755293396818

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Stick it on – Shave it off

When: Saturday 30th November, 11pm – 3am

Where: Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar, Brighton, BN1 1AL
How much: £5.50 adv.

As the last day of Movember draws in to a close, Stick it On keeps all things tash-tastic as they throw a charity fundraiser for charity Everyman UK, highlighting awareness of prostate and testicular cancer.  With music and tash-related shenanigans throughout the evening there will be prizes for ‘Most Flash (real) Tash’ and the ‘Most fanTASHtic Finery’ (best fancy dress). Please be aware that you will need a tash to enter the building, however if you are not skilled in this area then stick on tashes are available there.

Tickets: www.wegottickets.com/event/245778

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Kollectiv Gallery – Priviate View

When: Saturday 30th November, 8 – 11pm
Where: Kollektiv Gallery, 11 St. James Street, BN2 1RE
How much: £Free

Recently raising over £3000 for a pop-up gallery on Kemptown’s Saint James Street, this Kollektiv of over 15 artists will be presenting their work at their private view this Saturday. With an evening of “drinks, licks and silent auctions” it is your chance to buy artwork from a whole host of original and imaginative artists from all over Brighton and the surrounding areas and to support their new enterprise.

www.facebook.com/kollektivgallery

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The 2013 Artists Open Houses Christmas Festival

When: Weekends, Saturday 30th November – 15th December
Where: Various places
How much: £Free inc. tea & cake

The Brighton Artists Open Houses are a unique way of soaking up some of the best art in Brighton by visiting the artist’s homes where you are able to buy artwork and crafts directly from them. Especially for the festive season AOH put on a special Christmas festival, to complement their May open houses. The work on display includes jewellery, ceramics and textiles alongside paintings, sculpture, printmaking and photography. Many of the artists provide a very delectable selection of tea and cake to enjoy so get in the festive season and get a little bit arty for the evening.

www.aoh.org.uk

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Tiny Tempest

When: Sunday 1st December, 2pm + 6pm
Where: Brighton Dome, Brighton, BN1 1UE
How much: £7 / £5 Conc. / £22 Family Ticket

In an adaptation brought to you by Mini Mall, Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ is retold with a clever mixture of slapstick and live music. If you love a combination of magic and monsters then this performance that appeared at this year’s fringe is certainly be something worth visiting – a visual and musical treat for the senses!

brightondome.org/event/3724/tiny_tempest

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100 Artists for World Aids Day

When: PV November 30th, Exhibition until 8th December
Where: Brighton Dome, Brighton, BN1 1UE
How much: £Free

Due to popular demand 100 ARTISTS FOR WORLD AIDS DAY will take place again this year and submission is now open. 100 artists will once again come together to raise awareness of WORLD AIDS DAY. This original pop-up event started in 2008 and has changed format and location each year. Hundreds of artists of all ages and medium have exhibited at previous 100 ARTISTS exhibitions to bring awareness of W.A.D. and this indiscriminate disease. This year’s event will be held in the historic Founders Room at The Dome. The Private View will take place on Saturday November 30th and the exhibition will run until December 8th.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1413980725486477/1416907988527084

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Intro > A regular in the magazine, we are now bringing you a weekly headsup of what’s happening each weekend, in Brighton and beyond…

Words > Elliott Caranci-Finch

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MADE Brighton

When: Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th November, Various times

Where: The Brighton Dome, Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UG

How much: £7.50/£6

Organised by the team that run the Brighton Art Fair, artist Sarah Young and administrator Jon Tutton bring you one of the largest design and craft fair exhibitions on the south coast. With over 5,500 visitors over the long weekend you are able to buy handmade products, prints and photographs with the opportunity to grab the perfect handmade gift for Christmas – plus the perfect chance to meet like-minded creatives like yourself!

Tickets: www.brighton-made.co.uk/tickets
www.brighton-made.co.uk

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Speaky Spokey

When: Friday 22nd November, 7:30pm
Where: Latest Music Bar, Brighton, BN2 1TF
How much: £7 / £5 adv.

Speaky Spokey is a night dedicated to spoken word that features a collection of performances honouring books and short stories all the way to comedy and live performances. With tickets on sale now for the event you can see Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin speak about their medical A-Z with novels as the cures  – whether you are suffering from a broken heart or a broken leg all will be answered. Damian Barr, Kevin Jackson and poet Roger Robinson will also be at the event.

Tickets: www.wegottickets.com/event/240526 www.facebook.com/pages/Speaky-Spokey

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Hanover GIANT STUFF SWAP

When: Friday 22nd November, 7:30-9pm

Where: Hanover Community Centre, Brighton, BN2 9UD

How much: £Free – donations accepted

People of Brighton will be congregating at the Hanover Community Centre for a night of sharing and caring as the giant stuff swap takes place. Highlighting how we can save money and take care of our planet, there will be speakers who tell personal and inspiring stories in a bid to creating a better and more economical world. Don’t forget there will be nibbles so bring food and stuff to swap and get involved.

www.hasl.org.uk

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Fabrica – Writing about the Dead for a Living

When: Saturday 23rd November, 4pm

Where: Fabrica Gallery, Brighton, BN1 1AG

How much: £Free

Ever thought about what it would be like to write obituaries for a living? Writer Tim Bullamore talks about the last odes for individuals in publications including the Daily Telegraph, Guardian, Independent and the Times. With an open Q + A for the writer it is a chance to gain a valued insight into a world normally surpassed. You never know you may find out the best way to get an obituary yourself.

fabrica.org.uk/events/conversation-tim-bullamore

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Makers Boutique

When: Saturday 23rd November, 11 – 5pm
Where: Brighton Unitarian Church, Brighton, BN1 1UF
How much: £Free

After previously featuring the Makers Boutique when it took place a few weeks ago it is back again for a Christmas spectacular. With a host of homemade arts and crafts ranging from photography and fashion to textiles and jewellery the world is your oyster in terms of choice. They also have a Dogs Trust raffle where they ask you to help a hound for a pound with handmade goodies up for grabs.  For the first year you can also pay for items via credit card.

www.facebook.com/events/231953066973386/

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Saints of the Lot – Twisted Tales

When: Saturday 23rd November
Where: The Marlborough Pub and Theatre, Brighton, BN2 1RD
How much: £4 – £6

For an evening of fairy tale enchantment Brighton event specialists Saints of the Lot are transforming the Marlborough theatre into a kingdom of snake charmers, flautists, belly dancers and musicians. Adapting Shakespeare’s ‘A midsummer nights dream’ Jack Wooley will be presenting his fairy tale live alongside artistic projections with enchanting performances taking place. Get ready for a drag filled evening of local artists, fairies, witches and goblins of the night.

Tickets: twistedtales.bpt.me

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Powder’s Christmas Boutique Market

When: Sunday 24rd November 12 – 6pm
Where: Duke Street Brighton
How much: £Free

Powder Boutique in Brighton’s Duke Street are organising the Christmas boutique market, with vintage stalls, jewellery, cakes and other edible treats on offer. There will also be live vintage swing from vocalist Curtis Skinner. Stall holders include: Jessie Jumbles, Kirstin stride designs, Little Moose, Johnny Loves June Vintage, Oh Carol, Lulalupin, Cat A Cake Creations, South Coast Swing Events, Cake Gusto – Artisan Cake & Biscuits, Claudia Made This, and more!

www.facebook.com/events/168291080043585
www.facebook.com/powderbeautybrighton

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Intro > A regular in the magazine, we are now bringing you a weekly headsup of what’s happening each weekend, in Brighton and beyond…

Words > Elliott Caranci-Finch

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Cinecity – 11th Brighton Film Festival

When: Thursday 14 November
– 1st December 2013

Where: Various places

How much: Various

For the eleventh year running Brighton’s film festival Cinecity is welcomed with the very best in international cinema with a special selection of premiers and previews from all around the world. With the heart of the festival heralding the work of Jan Švankmajer, covered by us here at Pretty Litter, screenings will take place at The Duke’s at Komedia and will also go underground with a pop-up cinema at The Basement in Kensington Street.

www.cine-city.co.uk/cinecity-11th-brighton-film-festival

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Dirty Beach presents TruCost Super M-Art

When: Friday 15th November – 22nd December
Where: Onca Gallery, 14 St Georges Place, Brighton, BN1 4GB

How much: £Free

In a collaboration with local Brighton artists Lou McCurdy and Chloe Hanks, Onca Gallery provide you with an installation that aims to recreate and subvert plastic collected from beaches all around the UK. With familiar items found throughout our supermarkets they have created a display that is filled with tannoy announcements, artificial lighting and point-of-sale displays. Running for over six weeks try and stop by before taking your trip to your local Tesco or Sainsbury’s.

onca.org.uk/the-gallery/the-gallery/current-exhibition/

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Rock Ola Burger Bar 1st Birthday Bash

When: Friday 15th November, 6-9pm

Where: Rock Ola, 29 Tidy Street, Brighton

How much: £Free

With an authentic juke box, vinyl littering the walls and cosy 1950s booths, American diner Rock Ola will be celebrating its Friday night Burger Bar’s 1st Birthday with style. With a range of tasty burgers on offer organisers are letting you bring your own beverages to accompany the evening alongside live music from The Camden Cat!

For more information visit: www.facebook.com/RockOlaCoffeeBar or The Burger Bar’s Birthday Bash event page www.facebook.com/events/642754472440188/

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Kemptown Carnival Fundraiser

When: Friday 15th November, 10pm – late

Where: The Blind Tiger, 52-54 Grand Parade, Brighton, BN2 9QA

How much: £5 OTD

Raising money for one of Brighton’s longest running street festival The Kemptown Carnival, The Blind Tiger will be hosting the evening with headliners Dende – a nine-piece tropical infused roots band. Joined by ‘Latin Funk Master’ Robin D. Rich there will be electric grooves played throughout the evening, alongside lots of wiggling, smiling and dancing. Please don’t miss out on the chance to support our colourful Kemptown Carnival.

www.kemptowncarnival.com/news/dende-carnival-2014-fundraiser

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Occupy London – March Against Mainstream Media

When: Saturday 16th November, 1pm-4pm

Where: BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA

How much: £Free

In September this year 60,000 people marched through the streets of Manchester in support of saving the NHS and was replaced by a televised screening of the Tory Conference. As a result the Million Mask March was organised in over 400 locations around the world with individuals wearing masks appearing in the film V for Vendetta – news channels deemed this “too small” to report and again it went un covered.  Organisers have now called for Occupy The BBC to take place this weekend in support of the blackout of mass protest that took place over the last few months and they ask for your support.

For more information and live streams to the event please visit:
occupylondon.org.uk/events/occupy-the-bbc-march-against-the-mainstream-media/

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Traumfrau – Reclaim the Night: March, Rally and After Party

When: Saturday 16th November, Various times from 6pm
Where: March – 6pm at Brighton Train Station, Rally – 8pm at The Jubilee Library, After Party – 11pm at The Latest Music Bar, 14-17 Manchester St, Brighton, BN2 1TF

How much: £5 adv, £7 OTD

Taking a strong and brave stand against gender-based violence on the streets of Brighton are queer night organisers Traumfrau. Joining forces with Brighton Feminist Collective they have organised a march starting at 6pm from the train station and welcome all genders, those working in the sex industry and families to support.  Starting at 8pm will be a rally at the Jubilee Library with speakers and entertainment followed by an after party at The Latest Music bar in Brighton with special guest Sabrina Chap who is on at 10pm. To support our local communities and for more information on this event please visit:

www.traumfrau.co.uk/reclaim-the-night-brighton-is-back/ Tickets: www.wegottickets.com/event/242881

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The Oska Bright Film Festival

When: Sunday 17th – Tuesday 19th November

Where: Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE
How much: £3 per screening / £12 for a 3-day festival pass

The Oska Bright film festival present an international showcase of short films made from individuals with learning disabilities. Dubbed as “a dynamic force of change” by event organisers this collection of films will take place over three days at Brighton’s Corn Exchange with a variety of themes brought to you by A Carousel and Junk TV project.

Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oska-bright-film-festival www.oskabright.co.uk

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Saxophone Giants

When: Sunday 17th November, 8pm
Where: Dome Studio, New Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UG
How much: £12 / £10 Concessions

If you have a real love for Jazz and all the smooth and exciting things that come with it, Keith Loftis debut’s in the UK with Saxophone Giants, with support from Jean Toussaint, former member of Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers. The evening will also feature Abram Wilson’s acclaimed band, The Reuben James Trio.

http://brightondome.org/event/3737/saxophone_giants/

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