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Mister Sixties: Philip Townsend's Portraits of a Decade - the Arts University College at Bournemouth (until February 25)
The Cousins art exhibition - The Regent, Christchurch (until February 11)
The Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef, Salisbury Arts Centre (Jan 6 - Feb 26)
FRIDAY
Theatre
King Lear (Satellite broadcast) - The Regent
The Origin of Species - Forest Arts
Goldilocks and the Three Bears - Electric Palace, Bridport
Footloose - Mayflower, Southampton
A Midsummer's Night Dream - The Nuffield, Southampton
The Constant Wife - Salisbury Playhouse
The Elves and the Shoemaker - Salisbury Playhouse
Music
Johann Strauss Gala - Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Charleston Chasers (20's & 30's Swing) - Lighthouse, Poole
Counterfeit Quo - Mr Kyps
Footloose - Mayflower, Southampton
Money For Nothing (tribute) - The Brook, Southampton
Comedy
Felix Dexter - The Tivoli, Wimborne
Funnybone Comedy Club - Centre Stage
Local gigs
Alsebrook Theatre, Talbot Campus, Wallisdown - The Producers (Blues)
Amberwood, Walkford – Taboo
Captains Club, Christchurch - Al Sirpico & Paul Jones (Piano & Vocals)
Cellar Bar - Get The Tape
Cottonwood Hotel - Jazz at The Cottonwood
Finns Weymouth - Devils Rejects
Fiveways, Charminster - Terry Nash (Meatloaf tribute)
Lord Nelson – Meatdraw
Nelson Tavern, Mudeford - Mudeford Crabs
O'Neil's - Home Remedy
Plough, Tiptoe - Shoestring Blues
Reef Encounter, Boscombe Spa - Lisa McQuillen & Bruce Griffin
Ship, Christchurch - Vicky & Tim
Smokin' Aces - Disco's Out, Murder's In
Thirty Three , Canford Village - Rat Pack Three
Wheatsheaf, New Milton - Doghouse Boys
Ye Olde George, Christchurch - Open mic
SATURDAY
Theatre
King Lear (Satellite broadcast) - The Regent
Goldilocks and the Three Bears - Electric Palace, Bridport
Footloose - Mayflower, Southampton
The Constant Wife - Salisbury Playhouse
The Elves and the Shoemaker - Salisbury Playhouse
A Midsummer's Night Dream - The Nuffield, Southampton
Music
REM UK (tribute) - Mr Kyps
New Squadronaires (big Band) - Regent, Christchurch
Colin Blunstone Band - Tivoli, Wimborne
Kris Dollimore (Blues) - Dorchester Arts Centre
Atomic Blondie - The Brook, Southampton
Comedy
Stephen K Amos, Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
The Comedy Works, Lighthouse
Local gigs
Bluebird Silver Dollar, Longham - Eagle Country (Country)
Captains Club, Christchurch - David Walsh (Piano)
Cellar Bar, Boscombe - Paint It Blue (Blues)
Champions - Uncle Pablo's Magic Potion + The C-30s + Western Sand
Darby's Corner, Poole - Andy 'Bad' Robinson
Finn's, Weymouth - Risky Business
Fiveways, Charminster - The Secret Agency (Rock)
Golden Lion, Weymouth - Lewis, The Bandless Rudeboy
Green Man, Wimborne - Toned F
Grove, Southbourne - I Candi
Hogs Head, Westbourne - Rat Race
Hop Inn - Phoenix (Rock)
Inn on the Furlong, Ringwood -Kelly's Tattoo (rock)
London Tavern, Poulner - The Lizzards
Lord Nelson - AC BeeBies
O'Neil's - Matt Wolf
Riviera Hotel – Enticed
Ship, Christchurch – Frequency
Thirty Three, Canford Village - Gloria Miller
Tollhouse Lymington - ASP (Rock)
White Swan, Swanage - Firebird (Rock/Pop)
Winchester - JC Jesus + Dusty Cuts + Pachango
SUNDAY
Theatre
A Midsummer's Night Dream - The Nuffield, Southampton
Music
Rod Jenkins + Les Wild + Aimee N-Stone + Pete Read - Bournemouth Folk Club, Centre Stage
An Evening With Lee Mead - Mayflower, Southampton
Comedy
Jethro 2011 Tour, Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Local gigs
Lunch/Afternoon
Captains Club, Christchurch - Dave Quincey Trio (Jazz)
Lord Nelson - Ogri & The Cafe Racers
Evening
Belvedere - Jazz Sounds
Captains Club, Christchurch - Simon Woodley (Swing)
Chaplins, Boscombe - Sunday Sessions (Various Artists)
Filly Inn, Brockenhurst - Victor (Acoustic Guitar)
Lord Nelson - Devils Rejects (Rock)
Nelson Tavern, Mudeford - Open Mic
O'Neil's - Sunday Best Acoustic Music
Red Shoot – Geckos
Spyre/Rubies - Revolving Door Open Mic
Thomas Tripp, Christchurch - P
V
(Hard Rock)
MONDAY
Theatre
A Midsummer's Night Dream - The Nuffield, Southampton
Music
Singalonga Abba - Pavilion
Local gigs
Captains Club, Christchurch - Lee Hayter (Jazz Piano)
Toll House
Lymington - Stan's Blues Jam
Winchester - Solid Air
TUESDAY
Theatre
Swan Lake, Lighthouse
Anton & Erin 'Putting On the Ritz', Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
The Accordionist, Lighthouse
Swan Lake on Ice - Mayflower, Southampton
A Midsummer's Night Dream - The Nuffield, Southampton
Music
C
W
Stoneking & his Primitive Horn Orchestra - Mr Kyps
Local gigs
Bluebird Silver Dollar, Longham - Capricorn (Country)
Captains Club, Christchurch - David Walsh (Piano)
Cellar Bar, Boscombe - Solid Air /Pink Moon (Acoustic)
Centre Stage - Chicken Soup Choir
Elm Tree Inn, Ringwood - Folk Club Informal Singaround
Holly Tree, Moordown - Stan's Blues Jam
Holme Bush, Corfe Mullen - Irish Music Session
Inn on the Furlong, Ringwood -Mission Impossible (Rock)
Nelson Tavern, Mudeford - Bernie's Jazz
O'Neil's - "Revolving Door" Open Mic with Si and Sarge
WEDNESDAY
Theatre
The Accordionist, Lighthouse
Swan Lake on Ice - Mayflower, Southampton
A Midsummer's Night Dream - The Nuffield, Southampton
Music
Colin Blunstone Band- The Brook, Southampton
Local gigs
Barrington Theatre, Ferndown - "Music Makers" Chris Stanbury (electronic organ)
Captains Club, Christchurch - Simon Woodley (Swing)
Chaplin's Boscombe - Open Mic
Cricketers - Folk Session
Lord Bute Hotel - Dave Lewin Trio (Jazz)
Lord Nelson - Trouble In Mind
O'Neil's - Unplugged Battle Of The Bands
Thomas Tripp, Christchurch - Pete Christie
Urban Reef, Boscombe - Lucas Raye
THURSDAY
Theatre
The Accordionist, Lighthouse
Sleeping Beauty, Lighthouse
Pack of Lies, Tivoli
The Chair - Salisbury Art's Centre
Swan Lake on Ice - Mayflower, Southampton
A Midsummer's Night Dream - The Nuffield, Southampton
Music
Mark Greaney - Mr Kyps
Emily Barker + Red Clay Halo - Bournemouth Folk Club, Centre Stage
Comedy
Mark Watson, Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Local gigs
Captains Club, Christchurch - Esther Frake (Piano)
Cellar Bar, Boscombe - New Bands Night
Kinson Con Club - Big Al's Country Club Double JR (Country)
O'Neil's - Acoustic Live
Patrick's, Lower Parkstone - Abba Salute (tribute)
Queen's Head, St Milbourne Port - Richard Digance
Rising Sun, Wimborne – Meatdraw
Urban Beach, Boscombe - CLEAN UP SET
Wheatsheaf, New Milton - Singaround (All Styles Welcome)
White Buck Burley - Chicago Jazz Aces
FRIDAY
Theatre
The Accordionist, Lighthouse
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase - The Hub, Verwood
Swan Lake on Ice - Mayflower, Southampton
A Midsummer's Night Dream - The Nuffield, Southampton
Music
The Great Pretender (Queen tribute) - Mr Kyps
Yellow Brick Road (Elton John tribute) - Regent Centre, Christchurch
Bog Rolling Stones - The Brook, Southampton
Comedy
Funnybone Comedy Club - Centre Stage
Local gigs
Amberwood, Walkford - Dr Blu
Captains Club, Christchurch - Al Sirpico & Paul Jones (Piano & Vocals)
Cellar Bar – Dubcatz
Champions - Miles Hunt & Erica Nockalls (The Wonder Stuff) + Support
Cottonwood Hotel - Jazz at The Cottonwood
Finns Weymouth - Lo Numbers (Britpop)
Fiveways, Charminster - Cher Tribute
Haymore - Beth Lowen
Lord Nelson - Lady Winwood's Maggot
Mayflower, Lymington - Steamer (Americana/Blues)
Nelson Tavern, Mudeford - Alex Roberts
O'Neil's – Dakota
Plough, Tiptoe - Light Motive
Railway Blandford - Black Orchid
Reef Encounter, Boscombe Spa - Vicky & Tim, Goodfoot Duo
Ship, Christchurch - Sarah Bolter
Talbot, Winton - T Bone Charlie (Rock/Pop)
Thirty Three , Canford Village - Paul Anthony
Wheatsheaf, New Milton – Wreckers
Ye Olde George, Christchurch - Celtic Confusion
The venues
The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Funnybone Comedy Club, Centre Stage, Westbourne
The Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
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