ART
Robert Golden – Lighthouse café, Poole (until December 31)
Sea Fever – Southampton City Art Gallery (until September 5)
Cruising with the Queens – Southampton City Art Gallery (until January 30)
Bournemouth Arts Club: Views of Bournemouth – Russell-Cotes Gallery, Bournemouth (until October 3)
Local Ceramics Show – Russell-Cotes Gallery, Bournemouth (until October 31)
Sharon Erasmus; Abstracts – Regent Centre, Christchurch (until July 9)
Vivien Blackett: Paintings & Drawings – Salisbury Arts Centre (until July 31)
Various artists: Based On a True Story – ArtSway, Sway (until August 30)
Linda Barbara Jones: Where Liquids and Solids Melt into One – Harris Interiors, Ashley Cross (until July 24)
FRIDAY
Theatre
Laughter in the Rain – Mayflower, Southampton
Utopia Limited – Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
Romeo & Juliet – New Milton Junior School
Music
The Fureys & Davey Arthur – Weymouth Pavilion
Los Albertos + Papa La Gal – Electric Palace, Bridport
And Music Perhaps – Dorchester Arts
Old Thumper Jazz Band with Kenny Ball – Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis, In Her Ruin – Joiners, Southampton
Cloneasis – Lulworth Castle Courtyard
Groovejuice – The Brook, Southampton
Ballet
Snow White – Lighthouse, Poole
Local gigs
Belvedere Hotel - Annie Shepherd
Captains Club, Christchurch - Julian Ward
Cellar Bar - Seckion 21 + Jenna’s Revenge
Champions - Dirty Britannia + Western Sand
Cottonwood - Jazz At The Cottonwood
Cuchinis - Sharp Nine
Finn’s, Weymouth – Reactor
Green Man, Wimborne - Double Trouble
Holme Bush, Corfe Mullen - Go Bananas
Hop Inn - Rockabilly Night
Kings Head, Wimborne - Sweet FA
Lord Nelson, Poole – Shakers
Milbourne St Andrew - Roger’s Rant Folk Festival
Nelson Tavern, Mudeford - Mudeford Crabs
No 4 Cafe Bar - Steve Banks
O’Neill’s - Plane Jane
Portman, Boscombe - Constellation + Liability + Tim Somerfield
Railway Hotel, Blandford - Backstreet Band
Ship, Christchurch – Lemongrove
Spotted Cow, Poole – Diesel
Spyglass & Kettle, Southbourne - Give & Take
Thirty Three – Saxuality
Wheatsheaf, New Milton - Paint It Blue
Christchurch Festival, Quomps Bandstand:
Next Big Thing + State Of Undress
SATURDAY
Theatre
Britain’s Got Talent Live – BIC
Laughter in the Rain – Mayflower, Southampton
Utopia Limited – Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
Taking to the Stage – Regent Centre, Christchurch
Music
Kele – Southampton University
Beat Junkies to Back Packers and Charter Fair – Bridport Arts Centre
Wessex Youth Orchestra – Lighthouse, Poole
Hit Parade Heroes – Salisbury City Hall
Beyond Help – Joiners, Southampton
Boogie Woogie Festival – The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Chimanimani – West Lulworth village hall
No Jacket Required – The Brook, Southampton
Comedy
The Comedy Works – Lighthouse, Poole
Ballet
Snow White – Lighthouse, Poole
Local gigs
Wimborne FC - Modrapheniacs SC: Lewis The Bandless Rudeboy
Antelope, Wareham - Brass Monkeys
Belvedere Hotel – Freeway
Bluebird, Longham - Silver Dollar Mk II: Mike & Angie McCoy
Captains Club, Christchurch - David Walsh
Cellar Bar - Quinn's Quinney
Champions - Bloodstock Metal Semi Final 2
Cuchinis – Pianist
Darby’s Corner - 5th Avenue
Dukes, Christchurch – Creep
1812 - The Goodfoot
Finn’s, Weymouth - Live Music
Green Man, Wimborne - Martin Steel
Harry’s Bar, Durdle Door – Dogwood
Inn On The Furlong, Ringwood - Kelly’s Tattoo
Kings Arms, Shaftsbury - Gold Hill Fair: Headland + Phil Dewhurst
London Tavern, Ringwood - Scott Bench Taylor
Lord Nelson – Reptiles
Milbourne St Andrew – Roger’s Rant Folk Festival
Nelson Tavern, Mudeford - Hannah Robinson
O’Neill’s – Phoenix
Plough, Tiptoe – Legend
Portman, Boscombe - C-30s + Guest
Railway, Blandford - Indigo Blue
Richmond, Charminster - T Bone Charlie & the Clackers
Rydal, New Milton - The Elastic Party Band
Seabournes, Pokesdown - Live Music
Ship, Christchurch - Sharp 9
Spotted Cow, Poole - Supercharged Heaven
Spyglass & Kettle, Southbourne - Time Out
Thirty Three - Live Music
Thomas Tripp, Lymington - Cash Converted
Christchurch Festival, Quomps Bandstand:
Skint + Bird Jaguar + Cliff Lift & The Zig Zags + Zoe & Rob + Riverside + Tinderbox + Pete Christie + Boscombe Ukulele Social
SUNDAY
Theatre
Let’s Celebrate – Regent Centre, Christchurch
Alice in Wonderland – Bridport Arts Centre
How the Koala Learnt To Hug – Salisbury Arts Centre
Music
Sinalonga Sound of Music – Mayflower, Southampton
Curved Air – Electric Palace, Bridport
American Icons – Pier Theatre, Bournemouth
Thirstyman – Bournemouth Folk Club, Cenre Stage, Westbourne
Local gigs
Lunch/Afternoon:
Captains Club, Christchurch - Dave Quincey Trio
London Tavern, Ringwood - George Holloway
Lord Nelson - Wonky Donkey
Evening:
Belvedere - Jazz Sounds
Captains Club, Christchurch - Simon Woodley
Chaplin’s, Boscombe - Sunday Sessions
Cuchinis - G13
Filly Inn, Brockenhurst – Victor
Finn’s, ,Weymouth - Sue Hawker Band
Lord Nelson – Dakota
Milbourne St Andrew - Rogers Rant Folk Festival
Nelson Tavern, Mudeford - Nelson Unplugged
O’Neill’s - Sunday Best
Red Shoot, Linwood - Brass Monkeys
Rydal, New Milton - Rydal Unplugged
Thomas Tripp, Christchurch – Reptiles
Thomas Tripp, Lymington - Derrin Nauendorf
Christchurch Festival, Quomps Bandstand:
Lady Winwood’s Maggot + Soul Baby + Blackberry Jam Band + Blues Machine + Djambo + Funky Little Choir
MONDAY
Theatre
The Caretaker – Lighthouse, Poole
Girls’ Night Out – Mayflower, Southampton
Local gigs
Boot Inn, Weymouth - Stompin' Dave
Captains Club, Christchurch - Lee Hayter
Cuchinis - Pianist
Winchester - Solid Air
TUESDAY
Theatre
The Caretaker – Lighthouse, Poole
Girls’ Night Out – Mayflower, Southampton
Billy Bow – Nuffield Theatre Studio, Southampton
Music
Sarum Orchestra: The Ring Pt 1 – Salisbury Arts Centre
Ewan McLennan – Ringwood Folk Club, Elm Tree, Hightown
Divas – Pier Theatre, Bournemouth
Dead By Dawn – Joiners, Southampton
Local gigs
Amberwood, Walkford - Bernie Farrenden
Bluebird, Longham - Silver Dollar Mk II: Ed Nix & Busted
Captains Club, X’church - David Walsh
Centre Stage - Chicken Soup Choir
Chaplin’s, Boscombe - Stuart O’Connor
Cuchinis - G13
Holme Bush, Corfe Mullen - Irish Music Session
Inn on The Furlong, Ringwood - Crosscut Saw
Lord Nelson, Poole - Blues Machine
O’Neill’s - Revolving Door Open Mic
WEDNESDAY
Theatre
The Caretaker – Lighthouse, Poole
Girls’ Night Out – Mayflower, Southampton
Billy Bow – Nuffield Theatre Studio, Southampton
Viva Broadway – Pier Theatre, Bournemouth
Local gigs
Barrington Theatre, Ferndown - Music Makers with Paul Roberts
Captains Club, Christchurch - Al Sirpico
Chaplin’s, Boscombe - Open Mic
Cuchinis - Katie Francesca
Lord Bute Hotel - Harry's Jazz
Lord Nelson, Poole - Rhythm & Blues Jam
Thomas Tripp, Christchurch - The Most
Thomas Tripp, Lymington - Folk Club
Wagon & Horses, Lymington - Acoustic Showcase
THURSDAY
Theatre
Girls’ Night Out – Mayflower, Southampton
Billy Bow – Nuffield Theatre Studio, Southampton
Carousel – Shaftesbury Arts Centre
Music
In the Spotlight; Songs from the Musicals – Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Spoken Word
John Makepeace: Adventures in Wood – Bridport Arts Centre
Dance
Bryanston Dance Show – Coade Hall, Bryanston
Local gigs
Antelope, Poole - Yellow Bus
Blue Boar – Spiral
Captains Club, Christchurch - Esther Frake
Cellar Bar, Boscombe - Animal Talent Show
Champions - Oscars Trash Can + Not Made In China + Rabbit
Cuchinis – Pianist
Custom’s House Poole – Djambo
Finn’s, Weymouth - Jam Night
Monkberry' - Chris Manning & Friends
Nelson’s, Blandford - Crying Out Loud
Patrick’s, Lower Parkstone – Foxx
Portman, Boscombe - Open Mic & Jam Session
Rising Sun, Wimborne – Equilateral
Rydal, New Milton - Soul Baby
Westbeach Restaurant - Chris Walker Trio
Wheatsheaf, New Milton - Singaround
White Buck, Burley - Chicago Jazz Aces
FRIDAY
Theatre
Girls’ Night Out – Mayflower, Southampton
Billy Elliot the Musical – Weymouth Pavilion
Big Show Off – Forest Arts, New Milton
Carousel – Shaftesbury Arts Centre
Christchurch Youth Project: Back to the 80s – Regent Centre, Christchurch
Music
Winchester Festival Opening Concert – Winchester Cathedral
Who’s Who – Mr Kyps, Poole
Buddy Holly & the Cricketers – Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Kast Off Kinks – The Brook, Southampton
Freddie & the Freeloaders – Talking Heads, Southampton
Dance
The Little Mermaid – Lighthouse, Poole
DPA Bournemouth Summer Festival – Pavilion Ballroom, Bournemouth
Bryanston Dance Show – Coade Hall, Bryanston
Local gigs
Amberwood - Eddie Vortex
Belvedere Hotel - Barry Olive
Captains Club, Christchurch - Julian Ward
Cellar Bar - Monkey Puzzle-funk
Champions - BH One Presents: Boo Birds + New Governors + The Information
Cottonwood - Jazz At The Cottonwood
Cuchinis - Sharp Nine
Finn’s, Weymouth – Paisley
Foundry Arms, Poole - Sidney Harbour
Green Man, Wimborne - Alan Preston
Holme Bush, Corfe Mullen – Destine
Honeybrook Farm Steam Fair - Repeat Offenders
Lord Nelson, Poole – Dakota
Lulworth Castle, Lulworth - Stompin' Dave’s Electric Band
Mermaid, Sherbourne – Riverside
Nelson Tavern, Mudeford – Wayward
O’Neill’s - Deep Red
Portman, Boscombe - Draegon + Three Quarter Smile
Railway Hotel, Blandford - The Fade
Reef Encounter, Boscombe - Hannah Robinson
Ship, Christchurch - Mr Wiseguy
Ship, Langton Matravers - John De Barra
Spotted Cow, Poole - Beyond Redemption
Stepping Stones, Broadstone - Outta The Fire
Spyglass & Kettle, Southbourne - Prairie Dogs
Talbot, Winton – Phoenix
Thirty Three - Riley Hawkins
Wheatsheaf, New Milton - Firebird
The venues
The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Funnybone Comedy Club, Centre Stage, Westbourne
The Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
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