Words By Bryony Rule
Brighton Fringe Festival
1st-31st October
Thankfully able to take place this year in a slightly revised format, Brighton Fringe is a true Brightonian cultural institution and the largest annual arts festival in England. With many of us missing live performance, this is the perfect opportunity to once again indulge in a wide array of theatre, cabaret, comedy, music, exhibitions and much more. Offering a combination of performances across the city and online streamed events, the festival is accessible to all.
The Big Surfers Against Sewage Beach Clean
24th October 10am-1pm
The Peace Statue, Brighton Seafront
The Big SAS Beach Clean forms part of the Generation Sea: A Plastic Protest campaign. Join volunteers at Brighton Beach to play your part in keeping our environment cleaner and safer, protect marine creatures from plastic pollution, and ensure that Brighton is looked after for all to enjoy.
Painted Plant Pots
21st October 6.30-8.30pm
The Quadrant
Let your creativity run wild at this relaxed and friendly pot painting workshop. Tickets are £15, which includes your terracotta pot and countless things to decorate to your heart’s desire – think paint, glitter and pom-poms! This is a great chance to get arty, have a drink, and come away with a lovely creation to brighten up your bedroom!
Full Moon Salutations & Swim or Paddle Out
31st October 4.30-5.30pm
The Lawns Café Beach
Celebrate Halloween in a unique way this year, by rekindling your inner energy and peace. Starting with Luna Salutations, you will be guided through a Full Moon ceremony before watching the full moon rise above you as you swim in the sea. A powerful way to relieve stress, connect to your personal power and appreciate the universe around you.
Worth the Weight Vintage Kilo Sale
24th October 11am-5pm
St Bartholomew’s Church
On the hunt for some new clothes? The UK’s biggest vintage kilo sale brings tonnes of carefully selected vintage pieces to suit all tastes, including a wide range of accessories. Grab a bag and fill it up with anything that catches your eye – at only £15 a kilo, this a cost-effective and sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe!
Life Drawing
Every Monday 6-8pm
Twin Pines Coffee
Placing mindfulness and relaxation at their core, these life drawing sessions offer an opportunity to feel inspired and creative in a welcoming space. Open to all abilities, these classes are a great way to brush up your drawing skills and unwind at the end of the day.
Forest-Based Creative Writing Sessions for Women
Every Wednesday 10-11am
Stanmer Park Upper Lodge Woods
A unique and powerful way to connect to nature and spark your inner creativity, these writing workshops offer a truly empowering experience. Beginning with breath work and guided meditation, you will then be free to feel inspired and nurtured by your surroundings as you put pen to paper. With student tickets priced at just £3, this workshop is a great way to connect with your emotions and feel rejuvenated.
Fairtrade market
Every Thursday 12-4pm
Brighthelm Centre
One of the most effective ways to create positive change is being conscious with how you spend your money. Shopping Fairtrade products ensures that the people who grow and produce the goods that we consume are getting a good and fair deal. Check out the Brighthelm Centre’s weekly Fairtrade market to browse a range of food, household supplies, beauty products and special crafts.
The Verdict Comedy Club
24th October 7.30-10pm
The Verdict Comedy Club
Looking for a good laugh? Look no further than The Verdict Comedy Club! Hosting an admirable array of highly rated comedians, grab your friends for what promises to be a hilarious evening.
Jazz Brunch at The Brunswick
24th October 11am-1pm
Brunswick Pub
For a unique brunch experience, check out The Brunswick. Tuck into a delicious spread accompanied by the soundtrack of guitarist Paul Richards, host of Jazz Jam for 10 years. Tables are available to be booked for 2, 4 or 6 people – gather your housemates and kick your weekend off in the right way!
Brighton’s Thrilling Axe-Throwing Experience
22nd October 4.30-8.45pm
North Laine Brewhouse
Looking for a fun and unusual way to let off steam? North Laine Brewhouse have the solution! In this unique experience, learn how to throw an axe in true Viking style. You might even discover a hidden talent!
Hip Hop Bottomless Burger Brunch
24th October 12-2pm
The Bok Shop
The Bok Shop puts their own twist on the classic bottomless brunch; chow down on your choice of their well-renowned chicken or vegan burgers, any side, and two hours of unlimited Prosecco or mimosas. With a backing track of strictly old school hip-hop, this is sure to be a brunch experience to remember!
Terrarium Workshop
25th October 11am-1pm
Between Two Thorns
This beautiful Brighton-based plant shop offers an array of workshops that give you the opportunity to get green-fingered. At this terrarium workshop, you will get the chance to build your own garden in a bottle – your own mini ecosystem to bring nature into your home!
Rock ‘n’ Roll with Me – David Bowie Exhibition
17th October-6th June 2021
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Royal Pavilion Gardens
Showcasing a range of photographs taken by Bowie’s close friend and travel companion Geoff MacCormack, get a glimpse into the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle of iconic star David Bowie. The exhibition is an eclectic selection of images and footage that documents Bowie’s life on the road, featuring many images which have never been seen before.
An Evening with Jeffrey Boakye
21st October 6pm
Online
Hosted by the Sussex Students’ Union, author Jeffrey Boakye will be joined by Senior Lecturer Dr Fraser Mann for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion on topics surrounding racism and social justice, including black identity within a postcolonial society and institutional racism. Register for your free tickets via the Student Union’s website.