Art
Coastline exhibition at the Creative Gallery, Wareham (until December 24)
Robert Golden - Lighthouse café, Poole (until December 31)
Eeles Family: Pottery – Shaftesbury Arts Centre (from Mon, until Dec 31)
Cruising with the Queens - Southampton City Art Gallery (until January 30)
Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - Russell-Cotes Museum, Bournemouth (until January)
Friday, December 17th
Theatre
Cinderella – Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Peter Pan – Lighthouse, Poole
Swish Christmas Concert – Highcliffe Castle
Dick Whittington – Tivoli, Wimborne
Aladdin – Mayflower, Southampton
Beyond the Barricade – Regent Centre, Christchurch
A Christmas Carol – Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
Aladdin – Salisbury Playhouse
With A Song In My Heart – Salberg Studio, Salisbury Playhouse
Peter Pan – Weymouth Pavilion
Sleeping Beauty – West Moors Memorial Hall
Music
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Handel’s Messiah – Lighthouse, Poole
Australian Classic Rock Show – BIC
Electric Six – O2 Academy Bournemouth
One Night of Queen – Southampton
UK Subs – Joiners, Southampton
Jessie J – Unit, Southampton
Big Red – Talking Heads, Southampton
The Mods – Mr Kyps, Poole
The New Scorpion Band – The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
The Band of HM Royal Marines – Salisbury City Hall
Verwood Concert Brass – Verwood Hub
Festive Celebration – Dorchester Arts
Bog Rolling Stones (Tribute) – The Brook, Southampton
Comedy
Sean Percival + Gavin Webster + JJ Whitehead – Funnybone, Centre Stage, Westbourne
Local gigs
Amberwood, Walkford – Fairlite
Belvedere Hotel - Annie Shepherd
Athelston Arms, Southbourne - Dave Glover
Barrington Theatre, Ferndown - West Moors Singers Christmas Concert
Black Bear, Wareham - Stompin’ Dave Allen (Blues/Roots)
Captains Club, Christchurch – Julian Ward (Guitar/Vocals)
Cellar Bar - Bird Jaguar (Rock)
Cellar Bar, Boscombe - Bird Jaguar (Rock/Pop)
Champions - C-30s + The Sporadics + Gutter Rats + Jack Ratts + DJ Menace (Punk)
Cottonwood - Jazz At The Cottonwood
Finn's, Weymouth - Cheap Shots
Five Ways, Charminster – Sold Out South (Soul)
Flights Country, Cobham Club, West Merley - West Virginia (Country )
Golden Lion, Weymouth - PV (Rock)
Green Man, Wimborne - Jon de Barra
Haymore, Poole - Diva Lea
Holme Bush – Bianca
Hub, Verwood - Verwood Jazz Orchestra
Lord Nelson, Poole Quay - Phoenix (Rock)
Manor, Burton - Yellow Bus (Blues)
Mr Kyps - The Mods (60's)
Nelson Tavern, Mudeford - Bernie Farrenden's Jazz
Number 4 Cafe, Southbourne - Steve Banks (Acoustic Guitar)
Railway, Blandford - Nick Tatham
Reef Encounter, Boscombe - Lisa McQuillan & Bruce Griffin
Richmond, Charminster - Next Big Thing (Rock)
Ship Inn, Langton Matravers- Hugh Budden's Grindelwald Express with Jon Walsh (Blues)
Ship, Christchurch - Vicky & Tim Duo
Spotted Cow, Poole - Roadster (Rock)
Spyglass & Kettle, Southbourne – Outrage
Studio - Jay Wilcox (Soul)
Talbot, Winton - Live Music for Charity
Thirty Three, Canford Village – Saxuality
Wheatsheaf - Paint It Blue (Blues)
Saturday, December 18th
Theatre
That'll Be The Day – BIC
Peter Pan – Lighthouse, Poole
Cinderella – Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Dick Whittington – Tivoli, Wimborne
Peter Pan – Weymouth Pavilion
Aladdin – Mayflower, Southampton
Aladdin – Salisbury Playhouse
With A Song In My heart – Salberg Studio, Salisbury Playhouse
Music
The Animals + Spencer Davis – Regent, Christchurch
Blockheads + Away with the Faeries - Mr Kyps, Poole
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel – The Brook, Southampton
Verwood Jazz Orchestra - Hub, Verwood
Jolaresa; Hoary Winters Night (folk and medieval carols) - Forest Arts, New Milton
Comedy
Funnybone Comedy Club – Centre Stage
Local gigs
Belvedere Hotel - Jim Martin
Barrington Theatre, Ferndown - West Moors Singers Christmas Concert
Bourne Beat Hotel – David Celia
Captains Club, Christchurch - David Walsh (Piano)
Cellar Bar, Boscombe - Hiproute –Festie
Champions - Oases (Oasis Tribute) + Hooligan Choir (Indie)
Cricketers - Beyond Redemption
Darby’s Corner, Poole - Blues Brothers tribute
Finn's, Weymouth - Slipped Disk
George, Poole - Ogri & The Cafe Racers
Golden Palomino CMC, Avon Road Club - Chris James (Country)
Inn on The Furlong, Ringwood - Armatige Shanks
Kings Arms, Blandford - PV (Rock)
Kings Hotel, Christchurch - Katie Francesca
London Tavern, Poulner - Groove Brothers (Soul/Funk)
Lord Nelson - Girl Toyz
Lulworth Cove Inn, Lulworth - Juju Men (R&B)
Nelson Tavern, Mudeford - Mudeford Crabs Unplugged
Number Four Cafe, Southbourne - Vinegar Tom (Acoustic Modern Folk)
O'Neil's - The Alibi (Rock)
Penn Central, Penn Hill - Dave Griffin & the Trouser Band
Portman, Boscombe - Supercharger Heaven + Last Train To Neasden + Tom Caulfield
Railway, Blandford - Phoenix (Rock)
Richmond, Charminster - Jak The Lad
Ship, Christchurch - Sharp 9
Spotted Cow, Poole - Raising Kaine
Spyglass & Kettle, Southbourne - Paint It Blue (Blues)
Studio - Soul/Motown Night
Talbot, Winton - The Lost
Thirty Three, Canford Village - Side One (Jazz)
Thomas Tripp, Christchurch - Riverside (Blues)
Thomas Tripp, Lymington - MFV'
Sunday, December 19th
Theatre
Peter Pan – Lighthouse, Poole
Cinderella – Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Dick Whittington – Tivoli, Wimborne
Christmas Celebration (Local Talent) - Regent, Christchurch
Peter Pan – Weymouth Pavilion
The Nutcracker – The Electric Palace, Bridport
Aladdin – Mayflower, Southampton
Aladdin – Salisbury Playhouse
With A Song In My heart – Salberg Studio, Salisbury Playhouse
Music
Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra – BIC
Only Men Aloud (Male Voice Choir) - BIC Solent Hall
The Enid (Rock/Classical Fusion) - Mr Kyps
Bournemouth Folk Club – Centre Stage
Local gigs
Amberwood, Walkford - Paul Lamming
Lunch/Afternoon
Nelson Tavern, Mudeford – 2.30 Alex Roberts
Captains Club, Christchurch – 12.30 Ad Lib (Jazz)
Lord Nelson, 3pm - Pronghorn (Cowpunk)
Evening
Belvedere - Jazz Sounds
Bird Cage/Rubyz - Revolving Doors Open Mic
Captains Club, Christchurch - Simon Woodley (Piano)
Champions - Dark Calling + Silent Prophecy + Voice of Reason + A Hundred Autumns (Rock)
Chaplin's, Boscombe - Sunday Sessions (Acoustic Artists)
Filly Inn, Brockenhurst - Victor (Acoustic Guitar)
Hamworthy Club, Magna Road - In The Pink (Big Band)
Lord Nelson - Black Sheep (Irish)
Nelson Tavern, Mudeford - Open Mic
Portland Arms, Portland - Skimmy Hitchers (Scrumpy & Western)
Red Shoot - Black Bart (New Country)
Rydal, New Milton - Rich Quain & Lee Maycock
Thomas Tripp, Christchurch - Crosscut Saw
Thomas Tripp, Lymington – Cavendish
Monday, December 20th
Theatre
Peter Pan – Lighthouse, Poole
Cinderella – Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Dick Whittington – Tivoli, Wimborne
Peter Pan – Weymouth Pavilion
Aladdin – Mayflower, Southampton
Aladdin – Salisbury Playhouse
With A Song In My Heart – Salberg Studio, Salisbury Playhouse
Music
Ben Walters (Blues) - Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth
Local gigs
Captains Club, Christchurch - Lee Hayter (Jazz Piano)
Sands Hotel - Steve Marks
Thomas Tripp, Christchurch - BB3
Winchester - Solid Air
Tuesday, December 21st
Theatre
Peter Pan – Lighthouse, Poole
Cinderella – Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Dick Whittington – Tivoli, Wimborne
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase – Forest Arts Centre, New Milton
Peter Pan – Weymouth Pavilion
Aladdin – Mayflower, Southampton
Aladdin – Salisbury Playhouse
With A Song In My Heart – Salberg Studio, Salisbury Playhouse
Music
Chicken Soup Choir - Centre Stage
Comedy
Sarah Millican – Bridport Arts Centre
Local gigs
Amberwood, Walkford - Bernie's Jazzmass
Bluebird Silver Dollar CMC, Longham - Capricorn (Country)
Captains Club, Christchurch - David Walsh (Piano)
Chaplins, Boscombe - Fiona Fox (Vocalist)
Holme Bush Inn - Irish Folk
Inn on the Furlong, Ringwood - Kelly's Tattoo
Koh Thai Tapas, Boscombe - Katie Francesca
O'Neil's - Revolving Door Open Mic
Thomas Tripp, Christchurch – Catalyst
Wednesday, December 22nd
Theatre
Peter Pan – Lighthouse, Poole
Cinderella – Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Dick Whittington – Tivoli, Wimborne
Aladdin – Mayflower, Southampton
Peter Pan – Weymouth Pavilion
Aladdin – Salisbury Playhouse
With A Song In My Heart – Salberg Studio, Salisbury Playhouse
That’ll Be The Day – Salisbury City Hall
Music
Legend (Bob Marley tribute) - Mr Kyps
Blues, Ballads & Belters in aid of Dorset Help & Care - Barrington Theatre, Ferndown
Celebration of Christmas Carols – Guildhall, Southampton
Dance
Tea Dance – Kinson Community Centre
Local gigs
Branksome Beach, Poole - Katie Francesca
Captains Club, Christchurch - Al Sirpico (Piano)
Champions - Death Of An Artist + Burn The Fleet + This Fall (Metal)
Chaplin's, Boscombe - Open Mic
Lord Bute Hotel - Lemongrove (Jazz/Swing)
Lord Nelson - ACBee Bies (Rock)
Thomas Tripp, Christchurch – Funkaholics
Thomas Tripp, Lymington - Drew Flanigan & The Black Bombers
Thursday, December 23rd
Theatre
Peter Pan – Lighthouse, Poole
Cinderella – Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Dick Whittington – Tivoli, Wimborne
Peter Pan – Weymouth Pavilion
Aladdin – Mayflower, Southampton
Aladdin – Salisbury Playhouse
With A Song In My Heart – Salberg Studio, Salisbury Playhouse
That’ll Be The Day – Salisbury City Hall
Music
Celebration of Christmas Carols – Lighthouse
Limehouse Lizzy (Thin Lizzy tribute) - Mr Kyps
King Rival Rock' Mojive - Barrington Theatre, Ferndown
Joe Brook and The Wise Men – The Brook, Southampton
Local gigs
Captains Club, Christchurch - Esther Frake (piano)
Cellar Bar, Boscombe - New Bands Night
King Charles, Poole - Lost At Sea (Blues/Rock)
Rising Sun, Wimborne - Phoenix (Rock)
Rydal, New Milton - Elastic Party Band
Ship, Christchurch - Groove Brothers (Soul)
Sands Hotel - Steve Marks
Thomas Tripp, Christchurch - Mr Wise Guy
Thomas Tripp, Lymington - Dodge Brothers
Wheatsheaf, New Milton - Singaround All Styles Welcome (Acoustic)
White Buck Burley - Chicago Jazz Aces
Friday, December 24th
Theatre
Peter Pan – Lighthouse, Poole
Cinderella – Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Dick Whittington – Tivoli, Wimborne
Peter Pan – Weymouth Pavilion
Aladdin – Mayflower, Southampton
Aladdin – Salisbury Playhouse
With A Song In My Heart – Salberg Studio, Salisbury Playhouse
Music
Silver Beatles – The Brook, Southampton
Local gigs
Captain’s Club, Christchurch - Funky Little Choir (Xmas Carols)
Amberwood, Walkford - Martin Boucher
Captains Club, Christchurch - Julian Ward (Guitar/Vocals)
Christchurch Harbour Hotel - Katie Francesca
Cottonwood - Jazz At The Cottonwood
Cricketers – Jezebel
Durley Dean Hotel - Yellow Bus (Blues)
Finn's, Weymouth - Devils Rejects
George, Poole - Crossed Guns (Rock)
Holme Bush – Emalisa
Lord Nelson, Poole Quay - Blame George (Rock)
Nelson Tavern, Mudeford - Mudeford All Saints Church Choir (Carols)
O'Neil's - Live Music
Penn Central, Penn Hill - Carol Singers
Railway, Blandford - PBS (Rock/Pop)
Richmond, Charminster - Cash Converted (Jonny Cash tribute)
Ropemakers, Bridport - Skimmy Hitchers ("Scrumpy & Western")
Ship, Christchurch - Rachel More
Spotted Cow, Poole – Floaters
Studio - Jay Wilcox (Soul)
Talbot, Winton - T Bone Charlie (Rock/Pop)
Thirty Three, Canford Village - Gloria Miller, From Chicago (Soul Blues)
The venues
The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Funnybone Comedy Club, Centre Stage, Westbourne
The Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
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