The List: week commencing Friday August 20, 2010

What to do and where to go in Portsmouth, south east Hampshire and West Sussex.

FRIDAY

CLUBBING

SOUTHSEA, Edge of the Wedge, Albert Road. 11pm. Kamigata Pop. With DJs Udy and Dave Saunders. (023) 9286 3911.

SOUTHSEA, Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road. 11.30pm-2.30am. It's A Sin: 80s, 90s Retro Crazy and Free. The ultimate Friday night party. (023) 9286 3911.

COMEDY

PORTSMOUTH, highlight Comedy, Boulevard Building, Gunwharf Quays. 7pm doors, last entry 7.45pm. Comedy Night. Featuring: Nick Page; Steve Williams; Trevor Crook; and Curtis Walker. Followed by dancing in Club Risa till 2am. Admission from 11. 0844 844 0044, jongleurs.com.

SOUTHSEA, Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road. 7.30pm. Wedge Comedy Club. Featuring: Marty McLean; Mark Maier; plus more tbc. Followed by It's A Sin until 2.30am. 6, concs. (023) 9286 3911.

EVENTS

GOSPORT, Gallery, Ordnance Road. 10am-4pm. Giant Interactive Sand Sculpture. Master sculptures Paul Hoggard and Remy Geerts have created a unique 3D sand scene on a massive scale. Have a go yourself in the interactive trays. For more details and to book on a free artist-led workshop telephone (023) 9252 3463

GOSPORT, Search Museum, 50, Clarence Road. 10.30am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Books Alive Family Workshop. Off the page and into the museum – lots of activities, dressing up and make and takes linking our collections with famous books and stories. For ages four to adult. Admission 2.50 pp (in advance). (023) 9250 1957.

HAVANT, Staunton Country Park, Middle Park Way. 10am-2pm. Library Bus. A chance to read at your leisure – choose from children's titles, listen to story telling sessions and have a go at activities. (023) 9245 3405.

PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Silhouette Trail. Find out about the men who lived and worked on board Warrior. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. How To Look Good Tudor Style!. Try on one of our costumes and step back in time. Free mystery objects quiz for every child. (023) 9281 2931.

PORTSMOUTH, Guildhall, Guildhall Square. 6.30pm. Pompey Beer Festival. 10. (023) 9282 4355.

SOUTHSEA, D-Day Museum, Clarence Esplanade. 11am-3.30pm. Meet a Normandy Veteran. A chance to meet veterans and chat about their experiences on D-Day and during the 1944 Battle of Normandy. Contact the museum before your visit to ensure that the veterans will be in attendance on that day. (023) 9282 7261 for further details.

TITCHFIELD, St Peter's Church, Frog Lane. 9am-5pm. Summer Show. Church open to allow visitors to see the historic church, as well as crafts, jewellery, glass engraving, painting, wood carving, needlework and refreshments. (01329) 845425.

EXHIBITIONS

ALTON, Jane Austen's House Museum, Chawton. 10am-5pm. Contemporary Art Exhibition: Under the Influence. A unique exhibition of art and craftwork designed by students from Farnham University of Creative Arts. Original artwork inspired by the museum and especially created for this show. (01420) 83262, jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk.

CHAWTON, Chawton House Library, Winchester Road, Four Marks. 10am-4pm. Sculpture in the Wilderness. Carvings by Jon Edgar set in the designed landscape of Chawton House. (01420) 541010, chawtonhouse.org.

EMSWORTH, Museum, 10b, North Street. 2.30pm-4.30pm, Fri; 10.30am-4.30pm, Sat; 2.30pm-4.30pm, Sun. Early Local Railways. Emsworth resident Margaret Rogers has assembled an exhibition, illustrating in pictures and artefacts how the railways arrived and evolved in the Emsworth and local area, originating in the 1840s. emsworthmuseum.co.uk.

GOSPORT, Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower, Priddy's Hard. 10am-5pm. Whiteley Art Group Exhibition. The exhibition will include original paintings, prints, sculpture, woodcarving, cards and handmade crafts. Most for sale. (023) 9250 5600.

OLD PORTSMOUTH, St Thomas' Cathedral, High Street. 10am-5pm. Force 8 Textile Group Exhibition.

PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 10am-5pm. Griff – Thinker, Painter, Forger, Spy? Guy 'Griff' Griffiths – a Royal Marine pilot – bombed U-boats, forged documents for The Great Escape, provided information to British Intelligence and more – whilst also producing breathtaking artwork and endearing comical illustrations. (023) 9281 9385.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Alien Invasion. Star Wars, Aliens, Predator, Doctor Who. See creatures, costumes and props from your favourite sci-fi TV shows and movies - if you dare!. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Football in the City: a space in the heart of Portsmouth. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy. (023) 9272 7562.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, Richard Lancelyn Green's Bequest. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Mapping Portsmouth's Tudor Past. Bringing together, for the first time, several important maps from The British Library, UK Hydrographic Office and the Admiralty Library. (023) 9281 2931.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Beauty of Shape. Twentieth century British abstract art and design from the collections. Free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

WARSASH, Victory Hall, Warsash Road. 10am-6pm. Warsash & District Art Exhibition. Also on show will be pottery, maybe sculptures. (01489) 572052, warsashartgroup.co.uk.

GIGS

EMSWORTH, Railway Inn, North Inn. 9pm. DPM. . (01243) 372351.

PORTSMOUTH, Front Bar, Milton Arms, Milton Road. Teapot Junkies. . Admission free

PORTSMOUTH, Blue Anchor, Kingston Road. Kellys Tattoo.

ROWLANDS CASTLE, Fountain Inn, The Green. 8.30pm. Two Rivals. 50s and 60s act

ROWLANDS CASTLE, Fountain Inn, The Green. 8.30pm. Two Rivals. 50s and 60s act

SOUTHAMPTON, The Brook, 466, Portswood Road, Portswood. 8pm doors. The Mods. Admission 9 in advance, 10 on door. (023) 8055 5366.

STAGE

CHICHESTER, Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park. 7.45pm. The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists. A new adaptation by Howard Brenton of Robert Tressell's classic novel. Admission 27.50. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.

CHICHESTER, Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park. 2pm, 7.30pm. 42nd Street. Broadway comes to Chichester. A celebration of the stuff that dreams are made of. Admission 12-37, conc. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.

GUILDFORD, Main Stage, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook. 8pm. Love's a Luxury. By Guy Paxton and Edward V Hoile. With Giles Watling, Ben Freeman and David Callister. Admission 13-24.50. (01483) 440000.

HAYLING ISLAND, Station Theatre, Station Road, West Town. 7.45pm. Blood Brothers. A play by Willy Russell, presented by Hayling Island Dramatic Society. Admission 7. (023) 9246 6363 (10am-midday, Mon-Sat).

SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower, Commercial Road. 7.30pm. Oklahoma!. Starring Marti Webb and Mark Evans. 13-29.50. (023) 8071 1811.

SOUTHSEA, St Peter's Theatre, Fraser Road. 7.30pm. Bare – The Musical. The south coast premier production, presented by Giselle Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts. Admission 7.50-10. (023) 9264 3385.

SOUTHSEA, Kings Theatre, Albert Road. 7.30pm. Roy Orbison – The Legend. Special guest Johnny Cash! With Alan Morris. Admission 15-16. (023) 9282 8282.

WARSASH, Titchfield Festival Theatre, The Thatched Barn, Brook Lane (SO31 9FF). 7.30pm. Major Barbara. Written in 1905 and full of GB Shaw's shrewd, urbane wit, Major Barbara depicts the timeless tensions between wealth and charity, government and religion, business and family. Admission 10. (01329) 231942, titchfieldfestivaltheatre.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS

HAVANT, meet outside Wyevale Garden Centre, Bartons Road. 10.30am. West Leigh Walk to Health. Contrasting views take in the urban parks and natural surroundings and animals. (023) 9244 6642 or whi.org.uk.

PORTCHESTER, Parish Hall, Castle Street. 7.30pm. Calendar of Hampshire Wildlife. Talk by Dennis Bright, organised by the Portchester Allotment Holders and Gardeners Association. Visitors and new members welcome. Admission 1.50 (inc tea/ biscuits)

SOUTHSEA, meet Pyramids Centre, Clarence Esplanade. 10.30am. Seafront Walk. To Grand Parade and back. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390, for further details.

SATURDAY

CLUBBING

SOUTHSEA, Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road. 9.30pm. Hipshaker 12th Birthday Party. Featuring Hipshaker DJs. Admission 5. (023) 9286 3911.

COMEDY

PORTSMOUTH, highlight Comedy, Bourlevard Building, Gunwharf Quays. 7pm doors, last entry 7.45pm. Comedy Night. Featuring: Nick Page; Steve Williams; Trevor Crook; and Curtis Walker. Followed by dancing in Club Risa till 2am. Admission from 11. 0844 844 0044, jongleurs.com.

EVENTS

BOSHAM, Bosham House, Main Road. 2pm-4pm. Astrology. With Debbie Sellwood, Dip.Vib.Med, ITEC & Astrology. Guest speaker Lindsay Gladstone. 6. (01243) 572109.

GOSPORT, Gallery, Ordnance Road. 10am-4pm. Giant Interactive Sand Sculpture. For more details and to book on a free artist-led workshop telephone (023) 9252 3463

GOSPORT, Nicholson Gardens, Carlton Road, 10.30am-4.30pm. Free family fun day and barbecue, organised by the Family Church and open to all.

HAVANT, Havant Spiritualist Church, Brockhampton Lane. 7pm. Demonstration of Mediumship. With John Stephenson. Admission members 4; non-members 5. (023) 9226 1591.

HAVANT, opposite Museum, East Street. 9am. Cycle ride to Winchester. Organised by the Portsmouth CTC. All welcome. (023) 9247 0341, 9266 2522, or ctcportsmouth.hampshire.org.uk.

HAYLING ISLAND, Small Hall, United Reformed Church, Hollow Lane, Mengham. 10am. Coffee Morning. In aid of The Rowans Hospice. Admission 50p (inc coffee/ tea). (023) 9246 9160.

PETERSFIELD, Rotherlands Local Nature Reserve, Penns Place. 10.30am-2pm. Family Day. Special 10-year anniversary celebration. All welcome. (01730) 300834, 07899 717 285, rotherlands.co.uk.

PETERSFIELD, meet outside Petersfield Rugby Club, Penns Place. 9.30am-12.30pm. Workparty. Performing conservation tasks at Rotherlands Local Nature Reserve. (01730) 300834, 07899 717 285, rotherlands.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, Waterstones, Commercial Road. 11am-3pm. Book Signing. Popular children's author Peter J Davidson will be signing copies of his latest book, set on the Dorset Jurassic Coast

PORTSMOUTH, Guildhall, Guildhall Square. 11.30am, 6.30pm. Pompey Beer Festival. 10 per session. (023) 9282 4355.

PORTSMOUTH, Victory Arena, Historic Dockyard. Big Games Weekend. Join in the fun as games with a naval theme take over the arena. Try your hand at giant battleships, take on your friends at quoits or float a boat on the mini harbour. Something for all the family. (023) 9272 7582.

PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Silhouette Trail. Find out about the men who lived and worked on board Warrior. (023) 9283 9766.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. How To Look Good Tudor Style!. Try on one of our costumes and step back in time. Free mystery objects quiz for every child. (023) 9281 2931.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. Tudor Life Ashore. Find out what life was like for the families of the Mary Rose crew. Children must be accompanied by an adult. (023) 9281 2931.

SOUTHSEA, Castle. Family Fun Weekend. Family fun weekend with special events, including craft activities, storytelling from the Yarnsmith of Norwich (Saturday), and fun activities from Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology (Saturday) and the Mary Rose Trust. Castle open, 10am-5.30pm (events 11am-4.30pm)

TITCHFIELD, St Peter's Church, Frog Lane. 9am-5pm. Summer Show. Church open to allow visitors to see the historic church, as well as crafts, jewellery, glass engraving, painting, wood carving, needlework and refreshments. (01329) 845425.

WIDLEY, Christ Church Hall, London Road. 10am-1pm. Jumbo White Elephant Sale. Bargains, books, china and glass, clothes, furniture, gadgets, games and toys, jewellery, paintings, plants and more. Admission 20p. (023) 9225 2834 or (023) 9237 6808.

EXHIBITIONS

ALTON, Jane Austen's House Museum, Chawton. 10am-5pm. Contemporary Art Exhibition: Under the Influence. A unique exhibition of art and craftwork designed by students from Farnham University of Creative Arts. Original artwork inspired by the museum and especially created for this show. (01420) 83262, jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk.

EMSWORTH, Museum, 10b, North Street. 2.30pm-4.30pm, Fri; 10.30am-4.30pm, Sat; 2.30pm-4.30pm, Sun. Early Local Railways. Emsworth resident Margaret Rogers has assembled an exhibition, illustrating in pictures and artefacts how the railways arrived and evolved in the Emsworth and local area, originating in the 1840s. emsworthmuseum.co.uk.

GOSPORT, Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower, Priddy's Hard. 10am-5pm. Whiteley Art Group Exhibition. The exhibition will include original paintings, prints, sculpture, woodcarving, cards and handmade crafts. Most for sale. (023) 9250 5600.

OLD PORTSMOUTH, St Thomas' Cathedral, High Street. 10am-5pm. Force 8 Textile Group Exhibition.

PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 10am-5pm. Griff – Thinker, Painter, Forger, Spy? Guy 'Griff' Griffiths – a Royal Marine pilot – bombed U-boats, forged documents for The Great Escape, provided information to British Intelligence and more – whilst also producing breathtaking artwork and endearing comical illustrations. (023) 9281 9385.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Alien Invasion. Star Wars, Aliens, Predator, Doctor Who See creatures, costumes and props from your favourite sci-fi TV shows and movies - if you dare!. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Football in the City: a space in the heart of Portsmouth. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy. (023) 9272 7562.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, Richard Lancelyn Green's Bequest. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Mapping Portsmouth's Tudor Past. Bringing together, for the first time, several important maps from The British Library, UK Hydrographic Office and the Admiralty Library. (023) 9281 2931.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Beauty of Shape. Twentieth century British abstract art and design from the collections. Free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA, 21, Fawcett Road. 10am-4pm. Open Studio Exhibition. Creative Textiles and Wearable Art by textile artists Lesley George and Jane Chant. (023) 9275 1988.

WARSASH, Victory Hall, Warsash Road. 10am-5pm. Warsash & District Art Exhibition. Also on show will be pottery, maybe sculptures. (01489) 572052, warsashartgroup.co.uk.

GIGS

HAYLING ISLAND, West Town Hotel, 52, Station Road. 9pm. Sly Hardy. (023) 9246 3703.

HAYLING ISLAND, The Langstone, Northney Road. From 4pm. Frank Sinatra Tribute Night. . (023) 9246 5011.

HAYLING ISLAND, Hayling Billy, 117, Elm Grove. Insatiable Love Rats.

PORTSMOUTH, The Tangier, 61, Tangier Road, Copnor. Jack Rabbit.

PORTSMOUTH, Front Bar, Milton Arms, Milton Road. The Steve Young Band. . Admission free

PORTSMOUTH, RMA Tavern, Cromwell Road, Eastney. 8pm. No Through Road. Local blues band

PORTSMOUTH, Harvest Home, 106, Copnor Road, Copnor. 9pm. Mitchell. . (023) 9234 1665.

PORTSMOUTH, Old Canal, Shirley Avenue, Eastney. 8.30pm-11.30pm. Dave D.

SOUTHAMPTON, The Brook, 466, Portswood Road, Portswood. 8pm doors. Jean Genie. . Admission 9 in advance, 10 on door. (023) 8055 5366.

SOUTHSEA, Strand Bar, Clarendon Road. 8.30pm. Two Rivals. 50s and 60s act

SOUTHSEA, Edge of the Wedge, Albert Road. 7pm. Biff! Bang! Pow!. 60s garage and trashy beat pop with DJs Liss Miss Spang! and Sir Doris. (023) 9286 3911.

STAGE

CHICHESTER, Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park. 2.15pm, 7.45pm. The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists. A new adaptation by Howard Brenton of Robert Tressell's classic novel. Admission 27.50. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.

CHICHESTER, Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park. 2pm, 7.30pm. Pygmalion. By George Bernard Shaw. Starring Rupert Everett and Stephanie Cole. Admission 12-34, conc. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.

GUILDFORD, Main Stage, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook. 2.30pm, 8pm. Love's a Luxury. By Guy Paxton and Edward V Hoile. With Giles Watling, Ben Freeman and David Callister. 13-24.50. (01483) 440000.

HAYLING ISLAND, Station Theatre, Station Road, West Town. 7.45pm. Blood Brothers. A play by Willy Russell, presented by Hayling Island Dramatic Society. Admission 7. (023) 9246 6363 (10am-midday, Mon-Sat).

PORTSMOUTH, Big Screen, Guildhall Square. 1pm-5pm. Mamma Mia Party at the Big Screen. An afternoon to celebrate Abba. Starting with an Abba-themed karaoke, followed by the screening of Mamma Mia on the big screen. (023) 9282 4355.

SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower, Commercial Road. 2pm, 7.30pm. Oklahoma!. Starring Marti Webb and Mark Evans. Admission 13-29.50. (023) 8071 1811.

SOUTHSEA, St Peter's Theatre, Fraser Road. 7.30pm. Bare – The Musical. The south coast premier production, presented by Giselle Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts. Admission 7.50-10. (023) 9264 3385.

SOUTHSEA, Kings Theatre, Albert Road. 7pm. Ken Dodd. Enjoy a variety show for all the family, with guests, non-stop gags and a selection of songs in celebration of over half a century of hilarious 'Happiness' from 'The Squire of Knotty Ash'. Admission 17.50-18.50. (023) 9282 8282.

WARSASH, Titchfield Festival Theatre, The Thatched Barn, Brook Lane (SO31 9FF). 7.30pm. Major Barbara. Written in 1905 and full of GB Shaw's shrewd, urbane wit, Major Barbara depicts the timeless tensions between wealth and charity, government and religion, business and family. 10. (01329) 231942, titchfieldfestivaltheatre.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS

GOSPORT, meet No 2 Battery car park. 1pm. Gosport Heritage Walk: No 2 Battery. Walk through Stanley Park, No 1 and 3 Battery and Old Gomer. Not suitable for wheelchairs. (023) 9250 1024.

HAWKLEY HANGERS, SU746291. 2pm. Walk with Friends: WfH Accredited. Five mile walk, organised by Walking Friends Portsmouth. (023) 9286 3224.

SUNDAY

EVENTS

CHICHESTER, Harbour Education Centre, Dell Quay. 10am. Earth, Air and Water: Chichester Harbour in Acrylics. We will begin by looking at the work of a number of contemporary artists and then, working in acrylics on A3 sheets of paper, explore the techniques they have used. Please bring your own acrylic paints and brushes. Paper provided. Admission 5. (01243) 512301, www.conservancy.co.uk.

GOSPORT, Gallery, Ordnance Road. 10am-4pm. Giant Interactive Sand Sculpture. Master sculptures Paul Hoggard and Remy Geerts have created a unique 3D sand scene on a massive scale. Have a go yourself in the interactive trays. For more details and to book on a free artist-led workshop telephone (023) 9252 3463

MIDHURST, Cowdray Heritage Trust, River Ground Stables. 10.30am-4.30pm. Medieval Fun Day. Presented by Raven Tor www.raven-tor.co.uk. (01730) 810781 www.cowdray.org.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Silhouette Trail. Find out about the men who lived and worked on board Warrior. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. How To Look Good Tudor Style!. Try on one of our costumes and step back in time. A free mystery objects quiz for every child. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. Tudor Life Ashore. Find out what life was like for the families of the Mary Rose crew. Children must be accompanied by an adult. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, Victory Arena, Historic Dockyard. Big Games Weekend. Join in the fun as games with a naval theme take over the arena. Try your hand at giant battleships, take on your friends at quoits or float a boat on the mini harbour. Something for all the family. (023) 9272 7582 for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, Bransbury Park, Eastney. 2pm-5pm. Miniature Railway Rides. Portsmouth Model Engineering Society members offer rides on steam and battery-powered locomotives (weather permitting). Rides are 30p for two laps. portsmouthmes.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA, Castle. Family Fun Weekend. Family fun weekend with special events, including craft activities, storytelling from the Yarnsmith of Norwich (Saturday), and fun activities from Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology (Saturday) and the Mary Rose Trust. Castle open, 10am-5.30pm (events 11am-4.30pm)

WATERLOOVILLE, Crookhorn College of Technology, Stakes Hill Road. 2pm. Purbrook Horticultural Society Show. With about about 180 classes, including floral art, vegetables handicrafts, and children's classes, etc. Admission 1

EXHIBITIONS

ALTON, Jane Austen's House Museum, Chawton. 10am-5pm. Contemporary Art Exhibition: Under the Influence. A unique exhibition of art and craftwork designed by students from Farnham University of Creative Arts. Original artwork inspired by the museum and especially created for this show. (01420) 83262, jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk.

CHAWTON, Chawton House Library, Winchester Road, Four Marks. 10am-4pm. Sculpture in the Wilderness. Carvings by Jon Edgar set in the designed landscape of Chawton House. (01420) 541010, chawtonhouse.org.

EMSWORTH, Museum, 10b, North Street. 2.30pm-4.30pm, Fri; 10.30am-4.30pm, Sat; 2.30pm-4.30pm, Sun. Early Local Railways. Emsworth resident Margaret Rogers has assembled an exhibition, illustrating in pictures and artefacts how the railways arrived and evolved in the Emsworth and local area, originating in the 1840s. emsworthmuseum.co.uk.

GOSPORT, Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower, Priddy's Hard. 10am-4pm. Whiteley Art Group Exhibition. The exhibition will include original paintings, prints, sculpture, woodcarving, cards and handmade crafts. Most for sale. (023) 9250 5600.

OLD PORTSMOUTH, St Thomas' Cathedral, High Street. 10am-5pm. Force 8 Textile Group Exhibition.

PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 10am-5pm. Griff – Thinker, Painter, Forger, Spy? Guy 'Griff' Griffiths – a Royal Marine pilot – bombed U-boats, forged documents for The Great Escape, provided information to British Intelligence and more – whilst also producing breathtaking artwork and endearing comical illustrations. (023) 9281 9385.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Alien Invasion. Star Wars, Aliens, Predator, Doctor Who? See creatures, costumes and props from your favourite sci-fi TV shows and movies - if you dare!. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Football in the City: a space in the heart of Portsmouth. . (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy. . (023) 9272 7562.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, Richard Lancelyn Green's Bequest. . (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Mapping Portsmouth's Tudor Past. Bringing together, for the first time, several important maps from The British Library, UK Hydrographic Office and the Admiralty Library. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Beauty of Shape. Twentieth century British abstract art and design from the collections. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA, 21, Fawcett Road. 10am-4pm. Open Studio Exhibition. Creative Textiles and Wearable Art by textile artists Lesley George and Jane Chant. (023) 9275 1988.

WARSASH, Victory Hall, Warsash Road. 10am-4.30pm. Warsash & District Art Exhibition. Also on show will be pottery, maybe sculptures. (01489) 572052, warsashartgroup.co.uk.

GARDENS

HORNDEAN, Crookley Pool. 2pm-5pm. Not a garden for the neat or tidy minded. Here the plants decide where to grow. Californian tree poppies elbow valerian aside; Hellebores. Salvias, Pandoria jasminoides, Justicia, Pachystachys lutea and passion flowers. Visitors also welcome by appointment. Admission 3.50, concs. (023) 9259 2662.

GIGS

HAYLING ISLAND, Newtown Hotel, Manor Road. 1pm. Two Rivals. 50s and 60s act

PORTSMOUTH, Waterfront Stage, Gunwharf Quays. midday-2.30pm. All About The Song: the final. With head judge Kairen Kemp

PORTSMOUTH, Harvest Home, 106, Copnor Road, Copnor. 7.30pm. Karaoke with Big Tel. . (023) 9234 1665.

SARISBURY GREEN, Park Gate Royal British Legion, 366, Brook Lane (SO31 7DP). McCoy Country. Organised by Lost Leader CMC. (01489) 572369.

SOUTHSEA, Bandstand, West Battery Gardens (behind D-Day Museum), Clarence Esplanade. 1pm-4pm. Live at the Bandstand: Rhythm and Blues. Featuring: The Cadillac Kings; supported by Portsmouth's Rock Choir. (023) 9282 6722.

SOUTHSEA, Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road. 7.30pm. Music Room Acoustic Showcase Final. . Admission 4. (023) 9286 3911.

STAGE

CHICHESTER, Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park. 3pm. 42nd Street. Broadway comes to Chichester. A celebration of the stuff that dreams are made of. Admission 12-37, conc. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.

SOUTHSEA, Kings Theatre, Albert Road. 7.30pm. Gordon Smith: Beyond Belief. Gordon is the seventh son of a seventh son and has been featured in numerous television documentaries. Admission 20. (023) 9282 8282.

WALKS & TALKS

OLD PORTSMOUTH, starts Square Tower, Broad Street. 2.30pm. Portsmouth's Old Town Guided Walk. Discover the extent of the early town and some of the buildings and personalities that give colour to this historic area, led by Portsmouth tourist guides. Tickets must be bought in advance. Admission 3. (023) 9282 6722.

OLD PORTSMOUTH, Square Tower, Broad Street. 7pm. Treasure Hunt in Old Portsmouth. Come and test your local history knowledge and have some fun. Suitable for all the family. (023) 9282 6722.

PETERSFIELD, Pond. Around the Hartings: West Harting, Nyewood, Durford Mill. Ten-mile regular pace walk, organised by the Portsmouth Group of the Ramblers' Association. Meet 10am, or Cosham railway station 9.30am. LR 197 - 754226 EX133. (023) 9252 9490, for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, Harbour Station Ferry Terminal. Heart of the Isle: Newport, Shorwell, Limerstone Down. Fifteen-mile brisker pace walk, organised by the Portsmouth Group of the Ramblers' Association. Meet 9am, travel to Newport by ferry and bus. OL29 - 628002. Leader to meet at start. (01329) 849987, for further details.

SWANAGE, Durlston Country Park. 8.30am. Peregrine, shag, fulmar, whinchat, redstart, spotted and pied flycatcher, adonis blue, brown argus, . Moderate, some undulating terrain, three-mile all day walk, some steeper slopes, following cliff top paths, organised by Gilkicker Point Bird Group. Follow the brown country park signs through Swanage town centre and meet in the car park (parking charges). Grid Ref: SZ034773. (023) 9255 0581.

MONDAY

EVENTS

GOSPORT, Gallery, Ordnance Road. 10am-4pm. Giant Interactive Sand Sculpture. Master sculptures Paul Hoggard and Remy Geerts have created a unique 3D sand scene on a massive scale. Have a go yourself in the interactive trays. For more details and to book on a free artist-led workshop telephone (023) 9252 3463

PORTSMOUTH, Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Place (off Clive Road). 10.30am-11.30am. Well Being Class. A seated exercise and new age kurling. Gentle exercise for the over 50s. Admission 2 per session. (023) 9278 0500.

PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Silhouette Trail. Find out about the men who lived and worked on board Warrior. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. How To Look Good Tudor Style!. Try on one of our costumes and step back in time. A free mystery objects quiz for every child. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.

SOUTHSEA, D-Day Museum, Clarence Esplanade. 11am-3.30pm. Meet a Normandy Veteran. A chance to meet veterans and chat about their experiences on D-Day and during the 1944 Battle of Normandy. Contact the museum before your visit to ensure that the veterans will be in attendance on that day. (023) 9282 7261 for further details.

TITCHFIELD, St Peter's Church, Frog Lane. 9am-5pm. Summer Show. Church open to allow visitors to see the historic church, as well as crafts, jewellery, glass engraving, painting, wood carving, needlework and refreshments. (01329) 845425.

EXHIBITIONS

ALTON, Jane Austen's House Museum, Chawton. 10am-5pm. Contemporary Art Exhibition: Under the Influence. A unique exhibition of art and craftwork designed by students from Farnham University of Creative Arts. Original artwork inspired by the museum and especially created for this show. (01420) 83262, jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk.

CHAWTON, Chawton House Library, Winchester Road, Four Marks. 10am-4pm. Sculpture in the Wilderness. Carvings by Jon Edgar set in the designed landscape of Chawton House. (01420) 541010, chawtonhouse.org.

OLD PORTSMOUTH, St Thomas' Cathedral, High Street. 10am-5pm. Force 8 Textile Group Exhibition.

PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 10am-5pm. Griff – Thinker, Painter, Forger, Spy? Guy 'Griff' Griffiths – a Royal Marine pilot – bombed U-boats, forged documents for The Great Escape, provided information to British Intelligence and more – whilst also producing breathtaking artwork and endearing comical illustrations. (023) 9281 9385.

PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy. (023) 9272 7562.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, Richard Lancelyn Green's Bequest. . (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Mapping Portsmouth's Tudor Past. Bringing together, for the first time, several important maps from The British Library, UK Hydrographic Office and the Admiralty Library. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Beauty of Shape. Twentieth century British abstract art and design from the collections. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Alien Invasion. Star Wars, Aliens, Predator, Doctor Who See creatures, costumes and props from your favourite sci-fi TV shows and movies - if you dare!. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Football in the City: a space in the heart of Portsmouth. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA, 21, Fawcett Road. 10am-4pm. Open Studio Exhibition. Creative Textiles and Wearable Art by textile artists Lesley George and Jane Chant. (023) 9275 1988.

GIGS

HAYLING ISLAND, West Town Hotel, 52, Station Road. 8.30pm-late. Fun Jam Night. Equipment provided. Newcomers welcome. (023) 9246 3703.

STAGE

CHICHESTER, Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park. 7.45pm. The Critic/ The Real Inspector Hound. Sparkling double bill by two playwrights, Richard Brinsley Sheridan and Tom Stoppard, writing two centuries apart. Admission 27.50. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.

CHICHESTER, Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park. 7.30pm. 42nd Street. Broadway comes to Chichester. A celebration of the stuff that dreams are made of. Admission 12-37, conc. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.

WARSASH, Titchfield Festival Theatre, The Thatched Barn, Brook Lane (SO31 9FF). 7.30pm. Major Barbara. Written in 1905 and full of GB Shaw's shrewd, urbane wit, Major Barbara depicts the timeless tensions between wealth and charity, government and religion, business and family. Admission 8. (01329) 231942, titchfieldfestivaltheatre.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS

BEDHAMPTON, meet Bedhampton Arts Centre, Bedhampton Road. 10.30am. Bedhampton Walk to Health. Enjoy the wildlife on this walk along a section of Langstone Harbour. Not suitable for wheelchairs. (023) 9244 6642 or whi.org.uk.

DENMEAD, meet Bowling Club car park, Ashling Park Road. 11am. Denmead Walk to Health. This gentle walk is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. (023) 9244 6642 or whi.org.uk.

FAREHAM, meet Hillhead Sailing Club car park. 4pm. A Holiday Beach Scramble. With John Mitchell, organised by the Gosport Group of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. All welcome. Admission 1

PORTSMOUTH, meet ASDA, The Bridge Centre, Fratton. 10.30am. Victoria Park. Buggy and wheelchair friendly walk. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390.

SOUTHSEA, meet South Parade Pier. 1pm. Pier to Pier Walk. Ideal for buggies and wheelchairs. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390.

SOUTHSEA, meet South Parade Pier. 7.30pm. Eastney Seafront. An evening stroll along the seafront towards Eastney and returning to the pier via Eastern Parade. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390.

TUESDAY

EVENTS

BOSHAM, Bosham House, Main Road. 7.30pm-8.30pm. Meditation based on the cycle of the Full Moon. Tonight we learn from Virgo. Donations welcome. (01243) 572109.

FAREHAM, Royal Armouries, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road. 10am-5pm. Children's Activity: Tales from the Tower. Meet a real 'Beefeater' (Yeoman Warder) and listen to the scariest and most gruesome tales from the Tower of London! Plus Tudor dressing up and toy castle-building contests. No need to book, just drop in!. Admission 2.50 children; 1 adults. (01329) 233734.

GOSPORT, Gallery, Ordnance Road. 10am-4pm. Giant Interactive Sand Sculpture. Master sculptures Paul Hoggard and Remy Geerts have created a unique 3D sand scene on a massive scale. Have a go yourself in the interactive trays. For more details and to book on a free artist-led workshop telephone (023) 9252 3463

HAVANT, Staunton Country Park, Middle Park Way. 10am-midday. Summer Workshop: Batty about Bats. Be a bat or moth; make a 'bat mobile' and take up the bat challenge!. (023) 9245 3405.

PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 11am, 1pm, 3pm. Family Fun Activity: Commando Fit. Being a Royal Marines Commando is a tough job: you need to be strong in mind and body. Test yourself against the commando gym tests and our very own assault course. (023) 9281 9385.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. midday-2pm. Out To Lunch: Circus Skils, tightrope skills and more. . (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Silhouette Trail. Find out about the men who lived and worked on board Warrior. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 11am-1pm, 1.30pm-4pm. Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside!. All the fun of a Victorian seaside holiday! Dress up and promenade along the 'pier' to hear the band, become a pier entertainer, put on a Punch & Judy show and make a souvenir to take home. Drop-in activity. (023) 9283 9766.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. How To Look Good Tudor Style!. Try on one of our costumes and step back in time. A free mystery objects quiz for every child. (023) 9281 2931.

PORTSMOUTH, St Cuthbert's Centre, Hayling Avenue, Baffins. 9.15am-12.30pm. Coffee Morning. Coffee/ tea, and home made cake or bacon butties available. Browse the book table, etc

SOUTHSEA, D-Day Museum, Clarence Esplanade. 11am-3.30pm. Meet a Normandy Veteran. A chance to meet veterans and chat about their experiences on D-Day and during the 1944 Battle of Normandy. Contact the museum before your visit to ensure that the veterans will be in attendance on that day. (023) 9282 7261.

TITCHFIELD, St Peter's Church, Frog Lane. 9am-5pm. Summer Show. Church open to allow visitors to see the historic church, as well as crafts, jewellery, glass engraving, painting, wood carving, needlework and refreshments. (01329) 845425.

EXHIBITIONS

ALTON, Jane Austen's House Museum, Chawton. 10am-5pm. Contemporary Art Exhibition: Under the Influence. A unique exhibition of art and craftwork designed by students from Farnham University of Creative Arts. Original artwork inspired by the museum and especially created for this show. (01420) 83262, jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk.

CHAWTON, Chawton House Library, Winchester Road, Four Marks. 10am-4pm. Sculpture in the Wilderness. Carvings by Jon Edgar set in the designed landscape of Chawton House. (01420) 541010, chawtonhouse.org.

OLD PORTSMOUTH, St Thomas' Cathedral, High Street. 10am-5pm. Force 8 Textile Group Exhibition.

PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 10am-5pm. Griff – Thinker, Painter, Forger, Spy?. Guy 'Griff' Griffiths – a Royal Marine pilot – bombed U-boats, forged documents for The Great Escape, provided information to British Intelligence and more – whilst also producing breathtaking artwork and endearing comical illustrations. (023) 9281 9385.

PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy. (023) 9272 7562.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, Richard Lancelyn Green's Bequest. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Mapping Portsmouth's Tudor Past. Bringing together, for the first time, several important maps from The British Library, UK Hydrographic Office and the Admiralty Library. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Beauty of Shape. Twentieth century British abstract art and design from the collections. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Alien Invasion. Star Wars, Aliens, Predator, Doctor Who. See creatures, costumes and props from your favourite sci-fi TV shows and movies - if you dare!. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Football in the City: a space in the heart of Portsmouth. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA, 21, Fawcett Road. 10am-4pm. Open Studio Exhibition. Creative Textiles and Wearable Art by textile artists Lesley George and Jane Chant. (023) 9275 1988.

FILMS

HASLEMERE, Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road. Toy Story 3. (U); 5pm. Directed by Lee Unkrich. Featuring the voices of: Tom Hanks; Michael Keaton; and Tim Allen. Admission 5-7, concs. (01428) 661793.

HASLEMERE, Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road. London River. (12A); 8pm. Directed by Rachid Bouchareb. Staring: Brenda Blethyn; Sotigui Kouyate; and Francis Magee. Admission 5-7, concs. (01428) 661793.

GIGS

PORTSMOUTH, Front Bar, Milton Arms, Milton Road. 8pm. Open Mic Night. Musicians of all levels welcome. Admission free

SOUTHSEA, Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road. 8pm. Yeasayer. Plus special guests. Admission 13.50. (023) 9286 3911.

STAGE

CHICHESTER, Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park. 7.45pm. The Critic/ The Real Inspector Hound. Sparkling double bill by two playwrights, Richard Brinsley Sheridan and Tom Stoppard, writing two centuries apart. Admission 27.50. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.

CHICHESTER, Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park. 2pm, 7.30pm. 42nd Street. Broadway comes to Chichester. A celebration of the stuff that dreams are made of. Admission 12-37, conc. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.

SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower, Commercial Road. 7.30pm. Les Misrables. Admission 19-45. (023) 8071 1811.

WARSASH, Titchfield Festival Theatre, The Thatched Barn, Brook Lane (SO31 9FF). 7.30pm. Major Barbara. Written in 1905 and full of GB Shaw's shrewd, urbane wit, Major Barbara depicts the timeless tensions between wealth and charity, government and religion, business and family. Admission 8. (01329) 231942, titchfieldfestivaltheatre.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS

HAVANT, The Spring, East Street. Havant Walks to Health. Share a morning (11am) or afternoon (2pm) stroll with friends. (023) 9244 6642 or whi.org.uk.

HAYLING ISLAND, meet outside Beachlands Tourist Information Office, Beach Road. 10.30am. Hayling Island Walk to Health. Share a morning stroll with friends taking in the fresh sea air and ever changing environment. (023) 9244 6642 or whi.org.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, Baffins Community Centre, Westover Road, Baffins. 10.30am. Walk with Friends: WfH Accredited. Two/ three mile walk, organised by Walking Friends Portsmouth. New walkers arrive early to register please. (023) 9286 3224.

PORTSMOUTH, meet Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road. 10.30am. Stamshaw Foreshore Walk. Healthy walk with views to Portchester Castle. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390.

PORTSMOUTH, meet outside the Civic Offices, Guildhall Square. 12.15pm. Lunchtime Walk. Take a break with this brisk walk to Gunwharf or Southsea and back. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390.

WEDNESDAY

EVENTS

BOSHAM, Bosham House, Main Road. 2pm-3pm. Monthly Meditation. All welcome. (01243) 572109.

CHICHESTER, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton. 11am-4pm. Wonderful Wednesday: holiday activities for children. Hands-on activities to occupy children of all ages! Have a go at all kinds of interesting and unusual countryside skills and traditional crafts. (01243) 811363 .

GOSPORT, Gallery, Ordnance Road. 10am-4pm. Giant Interactive Sand Sculpture. Master sculptures Paul Hoggard and Remy Geerts have created a unique 3D sand scene on a massive scale. Have a go yourself in the interactive trays. For more details and to book on a free artist-led workshop telephone (023) 9252 3463

GOSPORT, Search Museum, 50, Clarence Road. 10am-4pm (last entry 3pm). No Place Like Home Family Activity. Drop in family workshop for ages four and up. Discover what life was like in the past by exploring our Victorian and 1950s houses, full of real museum collections. Find out about the homes and habitats of the animals at Search. Lots of dressing up and make and take activities. Under eights must be accompanied. Children over eight can be left for up to two hours on completion of a contact form. Admission 2 on door. (023) 9250 1957.

HAVANT, opposite Museum, East Street. 9am. Cycle ride to Midhurst. Organised by the Portsmouth CTC. All welcome. (023) 9247 0341, 9266 2522, or ctcportsmouth.hampshire.org.uk.

PAULSGROVE, Paulsgrove Community Centre, Marsden Road. 11am-3pm. Family Summer Event: Around the World. A session based in Asia, sampling food and culture of different countries of the region. Admission free. (023) 9237 0643.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. midday-2pm. Out To Lunch: Meet the Aliens. Craft activity plus face painter. Come in fancy dress as a Sci-Fi character and you could win a prize. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Silhouette Trail. Find out about the men who lived and worked on board Warrior. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 11am-1pm, 1.30pm-4pm. Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside!. All the fun of a Victorian seaside holiday! Dress up and promenade along the 'pier' to hear the band, become a pier entertainer, put on a Punch & Judy show and make a souvenir to take home. Drop-in activity. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. How To Look Good Tudor Style! Try on one of our costumes and step back in time. Free mystery objects quiz for every child. (023) 9281 2931.

PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm. Time Travellers Club: Back to the 1900s. From hovercraft to airplanes and spaceships, flying machines changed the world in the 20th century. Come and create your own fabulous flyer! Free drop-in workshop, all ages welcome. (023) 9272 7562.

PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 11am, 1pm, 3pm. Family Fun Activity: Commando Operations. Fighting man, thinking soldier; as a Royal Marines Commando, you'll need both mind and body to succeed. See for yourself what is required of them through fun family activities, and discover the range of talents they use. (023) 9281 9385.

PORTSMOUTH, Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Place (off Clive Road). 10am-midday. Arts and Crafts Group. This group allows you to use your creative flair and also make friends. All welcome. Admission 2 per session. (023) 9278 0500.

PORTSMOUTH, Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Place (off Clive Road). 2pm-4pm. Friendship Group. Listen to a variety of speakers, take part in activities, go on outings and make new friends. All welcome. Admission 2 per session. (023) 9278 0500.

SOUTHSEA, D-Day Museum, Clarence Esplanade. 11am-3.30pm. Meet a Normandy Veteran. A chance to meet veterans and chat about their experiences on D-Day and during the 1944 Battle of Normandy. Contact the museum before your visit to ensure that the veterans will be in attendance on that day. (023) 9282 7261.

TITCHFIELD, St Peter's Church, Frog Lane. 9am-5pm. Summer Show. Church open to allow visitors to see the historic church, as well as crafts, jewellery, glass engraving, painting, wood carving, needlework and refreshments. (01329) 845425.

EXHIBITIONS

ALTON, Jane Austen's House Museum, Chawton. 10am-5pm. Contemporary Art Exhibition: Under the Influence. A unique exhibition of art and craftwork designed by students from Farnham University of Creative Arts. Original artwork inspired by the museum and especially created for this show. (01420) 83262, jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk.

CHAWTON, Chawton House Library, Winchester Road, Four Marks. 10am-4pm. Sculpture in the Wilderness. Carvings by Jon Edgar set in the designed landscape of Chawton House. (01420) 541010, chawtonhouse.org.

OLD PORTSMOUTH, St Thomas' Cathedral, High Street. 10am-5pm. Force 8 Textile Group Exhibition.

PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 10am-5pm. Griff – Thinker, Painter, Forger, Spy? Guy 'Griff' Griffiths – a Royal Marine pilot – bombed U-boats, forged documents for The Great Escape, provided information to British Intelligence and more – whilst also producing breathtaking artwork and endearing comical illustrations. (023) 9281 9385.

PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy. (023) 9272 7562.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, Richard Lancelyn Green's Bequest. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Mapping Portsmouth's Tudor Past. Bringing together, for the first time, several important maps from The British Library, UK Hydrographic Office and the Admiralty Library. (023) 9281 2931.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Beauty of Shape. Twentieth century British abstract art and design from the collections. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Alien Invasion. Star Wars, Aliens, Predator, Doctor Who. See creatures, costumes and props from your favourite sci-fi TV shows and movies - if you dare!. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Football in the City: a space in the heart of Portsmouth. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA, 21, Fawcett Road. 10am-4pm. Open Studio Exhibition. Creative Textiles and Wearable Art by textile artists Lesley George and Jane Chant. (023) 9275 1988.

FILMS

HASLEMERE, Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road. Toy Story 3. (U); 5pm, 8pm. Directed by Lee Unkrich. Featuring the voices of: Tom Hanks; Michael Keaton; and Tim Allen. Admission 5-7, concs. (01428) 661793.

GIGS

GOSPORT, Thorngate Halls, Bury Road. 8pm-11pm. Gosport Jazz Club. Featuring: The Sussex Jazz Kings. (023) 9250 1024, gosportjazz.org.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, Sir Loin of Beef, Highland Road, Eastney. 8.30pm. Jellyrollers. With a fun evening of good time music. Admission free

STAGE

CHICHESTER, Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park. 2.15pm, 7.45pm. The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists. A new adaptation by Howard Brenton of Robert Tressell's classic novel. Admission 27.50. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.

CHICHESTER, Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park. 2pm, 7.30pm. Pygmalion. By George Bernard Shaw. Starring Rupert Everett and Stephanie Cole. Admission 12-34, conc. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.

SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower, Commercial Road. 7.30pm. Les Misrables. Starring: John Owen Jones, Earl Carpenter and Gareth Gates. Admission 19-45. (023) 8071 1811.

WARSASH, Titchfield Festival Theatre, The Thatched Barn, Brook Lane (SO31 9FF). 7.30pm. Major Barbara. Written in 1905 and full of GB Shaw's shrewd, urbane wit, Major Barbara depicts the timeless tensions between wealth and charity, government and religion, business and family. Admission 8. (01329) 231942, titchfieldfestivaltheatre.co.uk.

WINCHESTER, Theatre Royal, Jewry Street. 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm. Children's Theatre: Charlie and Lola's Best Bestest Play. Don't miss everyone's favourite brother and sister in their everso wonderful stage show. Ideal for three to six year olds. Admission 10. (01962) 840440,.

WALKS & TALKS

CROOKHORN, meet Centurion pub car park, Crookhorn Lane. 9.45am. Purbrook/ Crookhorn Walk to Health. Enjoy the opportunity to walk with others on this morning walk. (023) 9244 6642 or whi.org.uk.

NORTH EMSWORTH, meet The Syrch Centre (off Cotton Drive). 10am. North Emsworth Walk to Health. A social walk aimed at all abilities and ages. (023) 9244 6642 or whi.org.uk.

OLD PORTSMOUTH, meet Royal Garrison Church, Grand Parade. 1.30pm. Old Portsmouth. Taking in views of the Spinnaker Tower. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390.

PORT SOLENT, meet in front of Odeon Cinema. Fit 4 Life Walk, Port Solent. Suitable for beginners. Meet 1.45pm for registration for 2pm walk. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390.

PORTSKMOUTH, meet car park outside Blue Lagoon, Hilsea Lido. 7pm. Level Walk Alongside Shoreline and Creek. Organised by the Friends of Portsdown Hill. (023) 9226 2202.

PORTSMOUTH, Community Centre, Bransbury Park, Eastney. 10.30am. Walk with Friends: WfH Accredited. Two/ three mile walk, organised by Walking Friends Portsmouth. New walkers arrive early to register please. (023) 9286 3224.

PORTSMOUTH, meet The Stacey Centre, Walsall Road, Copnor. 10.30am. Baffins Pond/ Milton Foreshore. Short walk to Baffins/ longer walk to the Milton. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390.

SOUTHSEA, meet outside Canoe Lake Caf, St Helens Parade. 10.30am. Canoe Lake/ Southsea Seafront. Through the Rose Garden and Rock Garden, suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390.

THURSDAY

EVENTS

FAREHAM, Performance Podium, West Street. 10am-2pm. Children's Charity Fun Day. Lots of children's entertainment, dance sessions and games with prizes to be won. Bring your children along to join in the fun. Those in fancy dress may also win a prize

FAREHAM, Royal Armouries, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road. 10am-5pm. Children's Activity: Hunting Hawks and Creepy Crawlies. See magnificent birds of prey, horrible creepy crawlies and even a chance to handle a real tarantula spider! No need to book, just drop in!. Admission 2.50 children; 1 adults. (01329) 233734.

GOSPORT, Gallery, Ordnance Road. 10am-4pm. Giant Interactive Sand Sculpture. Master sculptures Paul Hoggard and Remy Geerts have created a unique 3D sand scene on a massive scale. Have a go yourself in the interactive trays. For more details and to book on a free artist-led workshop telephone (023) 9252 3463

GOSPORT, Search Museum, 50, Clarence Road. 10am-4pm (last entry 3pm). No Place Like Home Family Activity. Drop in family workshop for ages four and up. Discover what life was like in the past by exploring our Victorian and 1950s houses, full of real museum collections. Find out about the homes and habitats of the animals at Search. Lots of dressing up and make and take activities. Under eights must be accompanied. Children over eight can be left for up to two hours on completion of a contact form. Admission 2 on door. (023) 9250 1957.

HAVANT, Staunton Country Park, Middle Park Way. 10am-midday. Summer Workshop: Batty about Bats. Be a bat or moth; make a 'bat mobile' and take up the bat challenge!. (023) 9245 3405.

HAVANT, opposite Museum, East Street. 7pm. Cycle ride to Rowlands Castle. For a meal/ drink. Organised by the Portsmouth CTC. All welcome. (023) 9247 0341, 9266 2522, or ctcportsmouth.hampshire.org.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. midday-2pm. Out To Lunch: Miller's Ark Farm. Meet the farm animals and pets. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Silhouette Trail. Find out about the men who lived and worked on board Warrior. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 11am-1pm, 1.30pm-4pm. Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside!. All the fun of a Victorian seaside holiday! Dress up and promenade along the 'pier' to hear the band, become a pier entertainer, put on a Punch & Judy show and make a souvenir to take home. Drop-in activity. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. How To Look Good Tudor Style!. Try on one of our costumes and step back in time. A free mystery objects quiz for every child. (023) 9281 2931.

PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 11.30am-12.30pm. Telescope Tales. Join us for storytelling, songs, fun and games in the family area. (023) 9272 7562.

PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 11am-4.30pm. Macram Workshop. All welcome. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, HMS Victory, Historic Dockyard. 11.30am-12.30pm. All Hands on Deck. What is a fid? Where you you find a holy stone? Join us for a themed object-handling session in HMS Victory, led by the Learning Volunteer Team

PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 11am, 1pm, 3pm. Family Fun Activity: Sea Service. For all of their history the Royal Marines have served at sea. They've been sharp shooters, gunners and policemen on board the Navy's ships. Try your hand at the tasks they performed to see if you are up for sea service. (023) 9281 9385.

SOUTHSEA, D-Day Museum, Clarence Esplanade. 11am-3.30pm. Meet a Normandy Veteran. A chance to meet veterans and chat about their experiences on D-Day and during the 1944 Battle of Normandy. Contact the museum before your visit to ensure that the veterans will be in attendance on that day. (023) 9282 7261 for further details.

TITCHFIELD, St Peter's Church, Frog Lane. 9am-5pm. Summer Show. Church open to allow visitors to see the historic church, as well as crafts, jewellery, glass engraving, painting, wood carving, needlework and refreshments. (01329) 845425.

EXHIBITIONS

ALTON, Jane Austen's House Museum, Chawton. 10am-5pm. Contemporary Art Exhibition: Under the Influence. A unique exhibition of art and craftwork designed by students from Farnham University of Creative Arts. Original artwork inspired by the museum and especially created for this show. (01420) 83262, jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk.

CHAWTON, Chawton House Library, Winchester Road, Four Marks. 10am-4pm. Sculpture in the Wilderness. Carvings by Jon Edgar set in the designed landscape of Chawton House. (01420) 541010, chawtonhouse.org.

OLD PORTSMOUTH, St Thomas' Cathedral, High Street. 10am-5pm. Force 8 Textile Group Exhibition.

PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 10am-5pm. Griff – Thinker, Painter, Forger, Spy? Guy 'Griff' Griffiths – a Royal Marine pilot – bombed U-boats, forged documents for The Great Escape, provided information to British Intelligence and more – whilst also producing breathtaking artwork and endearing comical illustrations. (023) 9281 9385.

PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy. (023) 9272 7562.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, Richard Lancelyn Green's Bequest. . (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Mapping Portsmouth's Tudor Past. Bringing together, for the first time, several important maps from The British Library, UK Hydrographic Office and the Admiralty Library. (023) 9281 2931.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Beauty of Shape. Twentieth century British abstract art and design from the collections. Free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Alien Invasion. Star Wars, Aliens, Predator, Doctor Who. See creatures, costumes and props from your favourite sci-fi TV shows and movies - if you dare!. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Football in the City: a space in the heart of Portsmouth. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA, 21, Fawcett Road. 10am-4pm. Open Studio Exhibition. Creative Textiles and Wearable Art by textile artists Lesley George and Jane Chant. (023) 9275 1988.

FILMS

HASLEMERE, Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road. Toy Story 3. (U); 5pm. Directed by Lee Unkrich. Featuring the voices of: Tom Hanks; Michael Keaton; and Tim Allen. Admission 5-7, concs. (01428) 661793.

HASLEMERE, Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. (12A); 8pm. Directed by David Slade. Staring: Kristen Stewart; Robert Pattinson; and Taylor Lautner. Admission 5-7, concs. (01428) 661793.

GIGS

PETERSFIELD, Upstairs @ Square Brewery, 7, The Square. Martin Newnham. Singer songwriter. Admission 7 in advance, 8 on door. (01730) 264291.

PORTSMOUTH, The Barn, Milton Arms, Milton Road. Roger Courtney's Open Mike Night. Performers welcome, if you're brave enough. Including: Drum Nation, 6.45pm-7.45pm; Jack Hymers, 8pm-9pm; and James Tippins, 9pm-10pm. Admission free. (023) 9283 7730.

SOUTHSEA, RMA Tavern, Cromwell Road, Eastney. 9pm. Southsea Folk and Roots Festival. Featuring: Sons of the Delta (duo). Admission free. southseafolkfestival.co.uk.

STAGE

CHICHESTER, Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park. 7.45pm. The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists. A new adaptation by Howard Brenton of Robert Tressell's classic novel. Admission 27.50. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.

CHICHESTER, Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park. 2pm, 7.30pm. 42nd Street. Broadway comes to Chichester. A celebration of the stuff that dreams are made of. Admission 12-37, conc. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.

GUILDFORD, Main Stage, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook. 1.30pm. Guess How Much I Love You?. Based on the books by Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram. For children aged three and above. Admission 13, concs. (01483) 440000.

SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower, Commercial Road. 2pm, 7.30pm. Les Misrables. Starring: John Owen Jones, Earl Carpenter and Gareth Gates. Admission 19-45. (023) 8071 1811.

WARSASH, Titchfield Festival Theatre, The Thatched Barn, Brook Lane (SO31 9FF). 7.30pm. Major Barbara. Written in 1905 and full of GB Shaw's shrewd, urbane wit, Major Barbara depicts the timeless tensions between wealth and charity, government and religion, business and family. Admission 8. (01329) 231942, titchfieldfestivaltheatre.co.uk.

WINCHESTER, Theatre Royal, Jewry Street. 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm. Children's Theatre: Charlie and Lola's Best Bestest Play. Don't miss everyone's favourite brother and sister in their everso wonderful stage show. Ideal for three to six year olds. Admission 10. (01962) 840440.

WALKS & TALKS

HAYLING ISLAND, meet outside Beachlands Tourist Information Office, Beach Road. 10am. Hayling Island Walk to Health. Share a morning stroll with friends taking in the fresh sea air and ever changing environment. (023) 9244 6642 or whi.org.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, Mountbatten Centre, Twyford Avenue. 2pm. Walk with Friends: WfH Accredited. Two/ three mile walk, organised by Walking Friends Portsmouth. New walkers arrive early to register please. (023) 9286 3224.

PORTSMOUTH, meet Scott Road car park (off Military Road, by the News Centre), Hilsea. 10.30am. Hilsea Lines. Uneven footpaths take you around Foxes Forest where there is an abundance of wildlife. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390.

SOUTHSEA, Community Centre, St Paul's Square, King Street. 10.30am. Walk with Friends: WfH Accredited. Two/ three mile walk, organised by Walking Friends Portsmouth. New walkers arrive early to register please. (023) 9286 3224.

WATERLOOVILLE, meet Jubilee car park, bottom of Rowlands Avenue. 10am. Waterlooville Walk to Health. With the choice of a shorter gentler walk around Jubilee Park or a slightly longer walk taking in the peaceful Queens enclosure. (023) 9244 6642 or whi.org.uk.

FRIDAY

COMEDY

PORTSMOUTH, highlight Comedy, Boulevard Building, Gunwharf Quays. 7pm doors, last entry 7.45pm. Comedy Night. Featuring: Windsor; Kerry Godliman; Mike Milligan; and Owen O'Neill. Followed by dancing in Club Risa till 2am. Admission from 11. 0844 844 0044, jongleurs.com.

CONCERTS

HASLEMERE, Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road. 6pm. Live via satellite: Berliner Philharmoniker. Considered by many to be the world's greatest classical music orchestra. Sir Simon Rattle conducts Beethoven's 4th Symphony and Mahler's 1st. Admission 10-14, concs. (01428) 642161.

EVENTS

GOSPORT, Gallery, Ordnance Road. 10am-4pm. Giant Interactive Sand Sculpture. Master sculptures Paul Hoggard and Remy Geerts have created a unique 3D sand scene on a massive scale. Have a go yourself in the interactive trays. For more details and to book on a free artist-led workshop telephone (023) 9252 3463

PORTSMOUTH, HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Silhouette Trail. Find out about the men who lived and worked on board Warrior. (023) 9283 9766 for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. How To Look Good Tudor Style!. Try on one of our costumes and step back in time. A free mystery objects quiz for every child. (023) 9281 2931 for further details.

SOUTHSEA, D-Day Museum, Clarence Esplanade. 11am-3.30pm. Meet a Normandy Veteran. A chance to meet veterans and chat about their experiences on D-Day and during the 1944 Battle of Normandy. Contact the museum before your visit to ensure that the veterans will be in attendance on that day. (023) 9282 7261 for further details.

TITCHFIELD, St Peter's Church, Frog Lane. 9am-5pm. Summer Show. Church open to allow visitors to see the historic church, as well as crafts, jewellery, glass engraving, painting, wood carving, needlework and refreshments. (01329) 845425.

EXHIBITIONS

ALTON, Jane Austen's House Museum, Chawton. 10am-5pm. Contemporary Art Exhibition: Under the Influence. A unique exhibition of art and craftwork designed by students from Farnham University of Creative Arts. Original artwork inspired by the museum and especially created for this show. (01420) 83262, jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk.

CHAWTON, Chawton House Library, Winchester Road, Four Marks. 10am-4pm. Sculpture in the Wilderness. Carvings by Jon Edgar set in the designed landscape of Chawton House. (01420) 541010, chawtonhouse.org.

EMSWORTH, Museum, 10b, North Street. 2.30pm-4.30pm, Fri; 10.30am-4.30pm, Sat; 2.30pm-4.30pm, Sun; 10.30am-4.30pm, Mon. Early Local Railways. Emsworth resident Margaret Rogers has assembled an exhibition, illustrating in pictures and artefacts how the railways arrived and evolved in the Emsworth and local area, originating in the 1840s. emsworthmuseum.co.uk.

OLD PORTSMOUTH, St Thomas' Cathedral, High Street. 10am-5pm. Force 8 Textile Group Exhibition.

PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade. 10am-5pm. Griff – Thinker, Painter, Forger, Spy?. Guy 'Griff' Griffiths – a Royal Marine pilot – bombed U-boats, forged documents for The Great Escape, provided information to British Intelligence and more – whilst also producing breathtaking artwork and endearing comical illustrations. (023) 9281 9385.

PORTSMOUTH, National Museum of the Royal Naval, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy. (023) 9272 7562.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, Richard Lancelyn Green's Bequest. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Mapping Portsmouth's Tudor Past. Bringing together, for the first time, several important maps from The British Library, UK Hydrographic Office and the Admiralty Library. (023) 9281 2931, for further details.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Beauty of Shape. Twentieth century British abstract art and design from the collections. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Alien Invasion. Star Wars, Aliens, Predator, Dr Who? See creatures, costumes and props from your favourite sci-fi TV shows and movies - if you dare!. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. Football in the City: a space in the heart of Portsmouth. (023) 9282 7261, portsmouthmuseums.co.uk, for further details.

SOUTHSEA, 21, Fawcett Road. 10am-4pm. Open Studio Exhibition. Creative Textiles and Wearable Art by textile artists Lesley George and Jane Chant. (023) 9275 1988.

GIGS

EMSWORTH, Railway Inn, North Inn. 9pm. Disco with DJ Silver Fox. (01243) 372351.

FARNHAM, Maltings, Bridge Square. 8pm-10pm. Wayfest presents ... An evening of live music, showcasing some of the area's best bands in an 'unplugged' setting. 7. (01252) 745444.

HAVANT, White Hart. 8.30pm. Two Rivals. 50s and 60s act

PORTSMOUTH, The Rifle Club, Goldsmith Avenue. 7.30pm. Soul, Motown and Funk Club. With DJ Rob Moore. (023) 9235 5245.

PORTSMOUTH, Harvest Home, 106, Copnor Road, Copnor. 9pm. Andy George. (023) 9234 1665.

PORTSMOUTH, Front Bar, Milton Arms, Milton Road. Windwise. Admission free

PORTSMOUTH, Blue Anchor, Kingston Road. Electric 80.

PORTSMOUTH, Cellars at Eastney, 56, Cromwell Road. 8pm doors. An Evening with Shep Woolley. . Admission 6 in advance, 7 on door. (023) 9282 6249, thecellars.co.uk.

ROWLANDS CASTLE, Fountain Inn, The Green. 8.30pm. John The Hat. Farewell arty

SOUTHAMPTON, The Brook, 466, Portswood Road, Portswood. 8pm doors. Money For Nothing. . Admission 8 in advance, 9 on door. (023) 8055 5366.

SOUTHSEA, Albert Bar, South Parade Pier. 8pm. Southsea Folk and Roots Festival. Featuring: The Pretty Things. Support: The Malchicks. Admission 14. southseafolkfestival.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA, Auckland Arms, Netley Road. 9pm. Southsea Folk and Roots Festival. Featuring: Sons of the Delta. Admission free. southseafolkfestival.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA, The Florence Arms, 18-20, Florence Road. 9pm. Southsea Folk and Roots Festival. Featuring: Andy Broad's Festival Blues Jam. Admission free. southseafolkfestival.co.uk.

STAGE

CHICHESTER, Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park. 7.45pm. The Critic/ The Real Inspector Hound. Sparkling double bill by two playwrights, Richard Brinsley Sheridan and Tom Stoppard, writing two centuries apart. Admission 27.50. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.

CHICHESTER, Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park. 2pm, 7.30pm. Pygmalion. By George Bernard Shaw. Starring Rupert Everett and Stephanie Cole. Admission 12-34, conc. (01243) 781312 or cft.org.uk.

GUILDFORD, Main Stage, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook. 11am, 2pm. Guess How Much I Love You?. Based on the books by Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram. For children aged three and above. Admission 13, concs. (01483) 440000.

SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower, Commercial Road. 7.30pm. Les Misrables. Starring: John Owen Jones, Earl Carpenter and Gareth Gates. Admission 19-45. (023) 8071 1811.

WARSASH, Titchfield Festival Theatre, The Thatched Barn, Brook Lane (SO31 9FF). 7.30pm. Major Barbara. Written in 1905 and full of GB Shaw's shrewd, urbane wit, Major Barbara depicts the timeless tensions between wealth and charity, government and religion, business and family. Admission 10. (01329) 231942, titchfieldfestivaltheatre.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS

HAVANT, meet outside Wyevale Garden Centre, Bartons Road. 10.30am. West Leigh Walk to Health. Contrasting views take in the urban parks and natural surroundings and animals. (023) 9244 6642 or whi.org.uk.

PORTSMOUTH, meet second car park off the Eastern Road roundabout (SU 685 045). 10.30am. Farlington Marshes Walk. Across farmland and exposed open footpaths around the marshes. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390, for further details.

SOUTHSEA, meet Pyramids Centre, Clarence Esplanade. 10.30am. Seafront Walk. To Grand Parade and back. New walkers arrive early to register please. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390, for further details.

SWANWICK, Shore Road car park. Hamble Amble: Holly Hill, Hamble Estuary. Five-mile moderate pace walk, organised by the Portsmouth Group of the Ramblers' Association. Meet 6.30pm, or Cosham railway station 5.45pm. EX119 - 495093. (023) 9278 8664, for further details.

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