As always, we’ve picked some of the best events on in Brighton and Hove this weekend. Including art, comedy, live music, cabaret, and spoken word, we hope that we have found something for everyone.
Featured image: This is To Real – Constructed Geographies Artist Talk
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Constructed Geographies exhibition @ ONCA, Friday 8th February
Constructed Geographies is a visual arts exhibition featuring seven local artists who have created new work in response to Sussex’s diverse heritage and population. Whilst primarily including paintings, photography, glass-work, textiles and installations in response to this theme, the exhibition will also include; artist talks, workshops and interventions, as well as film, music, food and spoken word. Artists: Maria Amidu, Akila Richards, Amanda Jobson, Rikki Tarascas, Judith Ricketts, Josef Cabey and Amy Zamarripa Solis.
Olga Koch @ Komedia – Saturday 9th February
As part of her UK tour ‘Fight’, Edinborough Comedy Best Newcomer nominee Olga Koch is performing in Brighton this Saturday. She discusses what happens when her father was stopped by the Russian authorities on the border, which turned out to be the most surreal year of her life.
“Hearing this strange-but-true story is worth the ticket price alone” – ★★★★ The List
Komedia, 8pm – 10pm. Tickets £10. 44 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Surfbort @ The Latest Music Bar – Saturday 9th February
Surfbort are a four-piece funk band from Brooklyn, which consists of
David Head, Alex Kilgore, Sean Powell and is led by Dani Miller. Fresh off a tour with the Black Lips after playing at last years Cochella, this will be their debut in Brighton. With their sound described as ‘guitar-shredding punk music that says no to a digital age full of intolerance’ join them at The Latest Music Bar for a celebration of love and friendship.
The Latest Music Bar, 8 pm- 11 pm. Tickets £7. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. 14 – 17 Manchester Street, BN2 1TF
El Geebee Tea Queue @ The Brunswick – Sunday 10th February
With Valentines Day approaching, Fourth World Promotions are bringing the love to the Brunswick cellar bar this Sunday. Containing an excellent line up which consists of LGBTQ+ comedy, cabaret, live music and spoken word, this event promises a joyful, inclusive end to your week. Featuring performances from Naz & Ella, Kate Bushfly, Markx, Aiden Bex, Dryadic, and
Honk Improv.
The Brunswick Live, 7.30 pm. Tickets £5 in advance. £7 OTD. 18+. 1 Holland Road, BN3 1JF.
If you want to see our selection of gigs this weekend, check out our Gigs of the Week, available here.
