What's On from Friday, May 5 to Thursday, May 11

Tez Ilyas heads to Havant tomorrow on his debut stand-up tour, Made In Britain

TODAY

DANCING

BUCKLAND: Community Centre, Malins Rd.7.30pm. Charity Barn Dance. In aid of QA Rocky Appeal. £10, includes supper. (023) 9307 1965.

EVENTS

FAREHAM: Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Rd. 7.30pm. Bang Said the Gun. An evening of poetry for people who don’t like poetry. Voted best poetry night in the UK by The Times. 01329 223 100.

GOSPORT: Alverbank Country House Hotel, Stokes Bay Rd. 7.30pm. Buddy Holly / Dean Martin Tribute Night. £12.95, includes dinner. (023) 9251 0005.

SARISBURY GREEN: Community Centre, The Green. 7.30pm. Quiz Night. Raffle and bar. £1. 01489 573 114 / [email protected].

EXHIBITIONS

CHICHESTER: Pallant House Gallery, North Pallant. 10am-5pm Victor Pasmore: Towards a New Reality. Exploring the progression of Pasmore’s work between the 1930s and mid-60s. 01243 774 557 / pallant.org.uk.

PORTSMOUTH: Jack House Gallery, High St. 11am-5pm. Family Tree. Sculpture and print by Rafael Klein, in collaboration with Portsmouth Cathedral. (023) 9229 7053 / jackhousegallery.co.uk.

FILMS

PORTSMOUTH: No 6 Cinema, Historic Dockyard. 7pm. Easy Rider (18). Two bikers travel from Los Angeles to New Orleans in search of America. 07435 029 408 / no6cinema.co.uk.

GIGS

PORTSMOUTH: Guildhall, Guildhall Sq. 7pm. Free from Gravity. Thoroughbred Music presents a music event that will change lives. £10.75. (023) 9387 0200.

SOUTHSEA: Rosie’s Vineyard, Elm Grove. 8.30-11pm. Milton James Hot 4. Traditional jazz band. Free, pre-booking for eating essential. (023) 9275 5944 / rosies-vineyard.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Rd. 7.30 pm. The Fureys. An evening of songs and stories with the Irish folk legends. £20. (023) 9282 8282 / kingsportsmouth.co.uk.

MARKETS

STUBBINGTON: Library, Stubbington Ln. 9am-12pm. Country Market. Home-made cakes, savouries, dairy and gluten free products, crafts, flowers, fruit and vegetables.

STAGE

PORTSMOUTH: Groundlings Theatre, Kent St. 11am. Much Ado About Nothing. Take part in an immersive Shakespeare production. £14, concessions £12. (023) 9273 7370 / groundlings.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS

SOUTHSEA: Pyramids Centre, Clarence Esp. 10.30am. Seafront group walk. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. (023) 9268 8390.

SATURDAY

COMEDY

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 8pm. Tiz Ilyas: Made In Britain. One of the UK’s rising comedy stars on his first nationwide tour. £12, concessions £10. (023) 9247 2700 / thespring.co.uk.

CONCERTS

HORNDEAN: Blendworth Church Centre, Blendworth Ln. 7.30pm. Iolanthe in Concert. The Downland Singers present an operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan. 07738 240 476.

DANCING

COWPLAIN: St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Padnell Rd. 7-10pm. Social dancing. Ballroom, latin and sequence. £3.50. (023) 9225 2403.

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 9am -2.30pm. The Theatre School. Classes in ballet, tap, modern and jazz dancing for children aged two and above. (023) 9287 4777.

EVENTS

GOSPORT: Alverbank Country House Hotel, Stokes Bay Rd. 7.30pm. Elvis Tribute Night. £12.95, includes dinner. (023) 9251 0005.

ELSON: Library, Chantry Rd. 10am-12pm. Colouring for adults. Colour away your daily stresses and anxieties. All materials provided.

GOSPORT: St Mary The Virgin, Rowner. 11am. May Fayre. Stalls, crafts, games and attractions. (023) 9258 1834.

SOUTHSEA: Temple of Spiritualism, Victoria Road South. 10am-12pm. Spring Fayre. Stalls, private readings, raffle and. Entry 30p, readings £12. (023) 9281 7588.

EXHIBITIONS

CHICHESTER: Pallant House Gallery, North Pallant. 10am-5pm Victor Pasmore: Towards a New Reality. See today.

EMSWORTH: Museum, North St. 10.30am-4.30pm. Emsworth Arts Trail. Fused glass artist Chris Abel will be showing gifts, panels based on coastal scenes, jewellery and paintings. 01243 378 091 / emsworthmuseum.org.uk.

PORTSMOUTH: Jack House Gallery, High St. 11am-5pm. Family Tree. See today.

FILMS

PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Historic Dockyard. 7pm. Raw (18). When a young vegetarian undergoes a carnivorous hazing ritual, she develops an unbidden taste for meat. 07435 029 408 / no6cinema.co.uk.

GIGS

SOUTHSEA: RMA Tavern, Cromwell Rd. 8pm. The Micky Kemp Band. (023) 9282 0896 / rmatavern.co.uk.

MARKETS

DENMEAD: All Saints Church, Hambledon Rd. 10am-12pm. Super Saturday Sale. Hats, handbags, crafts and more. In aid of The Rowans Hospice. 07947 611 699 / [email protected].

GOSPORT: Abbeyfield, Privett Rd. 2-4pm. Bargain sale. Second-hand clothes, shoes, ornaments and more. 07968 899 805.

STAGE

PORTSMOUTH: Groundlings Theatre, Kent St. 2pm. Much Ado About Nothing. See today.

TOURS

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert

Rd. 10.30am. Theatre Tour. Go behind the scenes and see the Kings as you’ve never seen it before. Includes a lot of walking and stairs. kingsportsmouth.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS

HILSEA: Blue Lagoon, Hilsea Lido. 10.30am. Flat, paved route along foreshore to Mountbatten Centre and back. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. (023) 9284 1762.

SUNDAY

DANCING

COWPLAIN: St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Padnell Rd. 7-10pm. Social dancing. Ballroom, latin and sequence. £3.50. (023) 9225 2403.

FAREHAM: Wickham Centre, Mill Ln. 1.30-4pm. Tea Dance. 50/50, ballroom, Latin American and sequence. £3, includes tea, coffee and biscuits. 07980 058 310/ ballroomrazzamatazz.co.uk.

GOSPORT: Thorngate Hall, Bury Rd. 7-10pm. 50-50 Sunday dance. £4.50.

PARK GATE: Royal British Legion Club, Brook Ln. 7.30-10.30pm. Country & Western dance. £6.50, members £5. Bar and raffle. 01329 519 765.

EVENTS

GOSPORT: Alverbank Country House Hotel, Stokes Bay Rd. 11am-4pm. Alverbank Wedding Show. Free. (023) 9251 0005.

HAVANT: Calvary Chapel, Barncroft Primary School. 10.30am-12.30pm. Worship, The Word and Communion. A Service of Encouragement and Worship. Sunday school and creche available. 07879 130 499 / calvaryportsmouth.co.uk/sunday-mornings.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 12-3.30pm. Paintings by June Cousin, Michael Taylor and Belinda. Free. (023) 9238 7284.

EMSWORTH: Museum, North St. 2.30am-4.30pm. Emsworth Arts Trail. See tomorrow.

GIGS

SOUTHSEA: RMA Tavern, Cromwell Rd. 7pm-12am. Broken-mic night hosted by Jay Groovara. (023) 9282 0896 / rmatavern.co.uk.

STAGE

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre , East St. 7.30pm. Viva Las Aerial. Tiger Tone Studio presents an amateur show of aerial circus acts and pole dancing. £13.50. (023) 9247 2700 / thespring.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH: Groundlings Theatre, Kent St. 2pm. Much Ado About Nothing. See today.

WALKS & TALKS

MILTON: Good Companion, Moorings Way. 2.30pm. Milton Foreshore group walk. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. (023) 9284 1762.

MONDAY

DANCING

CROFTON: Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 6.30-7.30pm. Dancin’ Fit. £4. 07979 800 299.

FAREHAM: Academy, St Anne’s Grove. 7.30-9.30pm. Intermediate line dancing class. £5. 01329 315641 / urbanlinedance.co.uk.

GOSPORT: Thorngate Hall, Bury Rd. 1.30-4pm. Tea dance. £3, includes tea and biscuits.

HAYLING ISLAND: Community Centre, Station Rd. 7-8pm. Ballroom and latin absolute beginners class. £6. 07505 191 596 / dancerevival.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA: Baptist Church Hall, Devonshire Ave. 7.30pm-9.30pm Ballroom and latin dance classes with Instep Dance Club. £5 per session. 07722 040 483.

EVENTS

COWPLAIN: Borrow Centre, London Rd. 1.30-3.30pm. Bring your own knitting or embroidery and have tea and a chat. (023) 9261 5916.

FRATTON: Community Centre, Trafalgar Place. 10.30am-12pm. New Age Kurling. Enjoy gentle exercise while meeting new friends. £3. (023) 9289 0500.

SOUTHSEA: Library, Palmerston Rd. 2-4pm. Relax with colouring. For adults. Beat stress and aid relaxation. All materials provided.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm. Paintings by June Cousin, Michael Taylor and Belinda. Free. (023) 9238 7284.

WALKS & TALKS

FRATTON: Bridge Centre. 10.30am. Victoria Park group walk. Buggy and wheelchair friendly. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. (023) 9268 8390.

PETERSFIELD: Community Centre, Love Ln. 2.30pm. The Incredible Magician Chung Ling Soo. John Field, Master Magician, talks about one of the few people to have been shot and killed on stage. Free. petersfieldu3a.org.uk.

NORTH END: Learning Place, Derby Rd. 12.15pm. Moderate walk to Stamshaw Foreshore. Not suitable for buggies or wheelchairs. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. (023) 9268 8390.

SOUTHSEA: South Parade Pier. 1pm. Pier-to-pier walk. Ideal for buggies and wheelchairs. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. (023) 9268 8390.

SOUTHSEA: Canoe Lake memorial. 1pm. Slow, 30-minute group walk. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. (023) 9268 8390.

TUESDAY

COFFEE

LEE-ON-the-SOLENT: Catholic Church Hall, South Pl. 10am-1pm. Coffee, Cake and Lunch. In aid of local charities.

CONCERTS

COSHAM: Baptist Church, Havant Rd. 7.15pm. Cosham Keyboard and Music Club presents John Cooper in Concert. Non-members £5. (023) 9238 6313.

DANCING

LEE-ON-THE-SOLENT: Community Centre, Twyford Dr. 9.30-10.30am. Dancin’ Fit. £4. 07979 800 299.

PORTSMOUTH: The Box, Commercial Rd. 6-7pm. Jedha Fit Street Dance Class. High intensity training for all abilities and fitness levels. [email protected].

TITCHFIELD: Community Centre, Mill St. 1.30-4pm. Tea dance. £2, includes tea and biscuits.

EVENTS

FAREHAM: Methodist Church Hall, Kings Rd. 7.30pm. Solent Sounds Ladies Chorus rehearsal. First four weeks free, £1 per week after. solentsoundschorus.org.

HAVANT: Avenue Lawn Tennis and Squash Club. 7pm. Bridge club. Beginners welcome but some experience necessary. No need to bring a partner. 01243 372 718.

HAVANT: St Faith’s Church Hall, The Pallant. 7.30-9.30pm. Solent Male Voice Choir rehearsal. Seeking new members. (023) 9245 3634 / solentmalevoicechoir.org.

HAVANT: St Francis Church, Riders Ln. 7.30-9.30pm. Staunton Park Genealogy Group meeting. thestauntoninfo.org.

TITCHFIELD: Community Centre, Mill St. 9.30am. Titchfield Abbey WI meeting. Find out about activities including book clubs, gardening club, crafts, theatre trips and more.

PORTCHESTER: Community Centre, Westlands Grove. 1.30-3.30pm. Variety Club. £2.

EXHIBITIONS

CHICHESTER: Pallant House Gallery, North Pallant. 10am-5pm. Victor Pasmore: Towards a New Reality. See today.

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm. Paintings by June Cousin, Michael Taylor and Belinda. Free. (023) 9238 7284.

PORTSMOUTH: Jack House Gallery, High St. 11am-5pm. Family Tree. See today.

WALKS & TALKS

BUCKLAND: Community Centre, Malins Rd. 10.30am. Stamshaw Foreshore group walk with views of Portchester Castle. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. (023) 9268 8390.

CLANFIELD: Petersate School, Green Ln. 7.30pm. Chelsea, the Greatest Flower Show on Earth. Clanfield Gardening Club presents a talk by Kevin Hobbs.

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 1pm.Park to Park Walk. Slow, short stroll to the cafe at Milton Community Centre. (023) 9268 8390.

PORTSMOUTH: Civic Offices, Guildhall Square. 12.15pm. Lunchtime group walk to Gunwharf or Southsea and back. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. (023) 9268 8390.

SOUTHSEA: St Swithun’s Church Hall, Waverley Rd. 2.30-4.30pm. What Was Going On In Portsmouth In 1870? Dickens Fellowship Meeting. presents a talk by Len Russell. £1, members free. (023) 9266 4205.

WEDNESDAY

DANCING

CROFTON: Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 7-8pm. Dancin’ Fit. £4. 07979 800 299.

FAREHAM: Academy, St Anne’s Grove. 7.30-9.30pm. Beginners line dancing class. £5. 01329 315 641 / urbanlinedance.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH: Royal Maritime Club, Queen St. 1-3.30pm. Tea dance. All types of dancing with music by organist Andrew Varley. £4.50.

EVENTS

CATHERINGTON: Village Hall. 7.30pm. Horndean Camera Club meeting.Speakers, competitions, and home evenings where members show their photography skills. horndeancameraclub.org.uk.

DRAYTON: Church of the Resurrection Hall, Brecon Ave. 2-4pm. Care and Fellowship Group. Guest speaker Tracey Jeffrey from the Rowans Living Well Centre. £1, includes refreshments. (023) 9242 1849 / [email protected].

FRATTON: Community Centre, Trafalgar Place. 10am-12pm. Circle of Friends Arts and Crafts. Friendly group sharing ideas and enjoying life. £3. (023) 9289 0500.

STUBBINGTON: Methodist Hall. 7.30pm. Crofton WI. Enjoy outings, theatre trips and book club. 01329 845 619.

WIDLEY: Christchurch Hall, London Rd. 7.45pm. Solent City Chorus. Looking for male members. 07796 136 487 / singingportsmouth.org.uk.

EXHIBITIONS

CHICHESTER: Pallant House Gallery, North Pallant. 10am-5pm. Victor Pasmore: Towards a New Reality. See today.

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm. Paintings by June Cousin, Michael Taylor and Belinda. Free. (023) 9238 7284.

PORTSMOUTH: Aspex, Gunwharf Quays. 11am-4pm. Countless by Maya Ramsey. See today.

PORTSMOUTH: Jack House Gallery, High St. 11am-5pm. Family Tree. See today.

GIGS

PORTSMOUTH: Old House At Home, Locksway Rd. 8pm. Broadside Folk Club. Acoustic singaround, piano available.

WALKS & TALKS

BAFFINS: Stacey Centre, Walsall Rd. 10.30am. Baffins Pond / Milton Foreshore walk. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. (023) 9268 8390.

OLD PORTSMOUTH: Royal Garrison Church, Grand Parade. 1.30pm. Group walk with views of the Spinnaker Tower. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. (023) 9268 8390.

PORTCHESTER: Main Portchester Castle car park. 2pm. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. (023) 9268 8390.

SOUTHSEA: Canoe Lake Cafe. 10.30am. Southsea seafront group walk. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. (023) 9268 8390.

WORKSHOPS

FAREHAM: Tesco, Quay St. 7.30-9.30pm. Solent Aviation Art Society Painting Workshop. Free. (023) 9237 2381.

PORTSMOUTH: Aspex, Gunwharf Quays. 11am-12pm. Mini makers. A world of colour and creativity for children aged five and below. £3. (023) 9277 8080 / aspex.org.uk.

THURSDAY

DANCING

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 4.15-6.15pm. Abstract Dance and Performing Arts. Street and commercial dance for children aged five to 11 years. 07708 720 711 / AbstractDPA.com.

SARISBURY GREEN: Community Centre, The Green. 8-10pm. 50/50 ballroom and sequence dancing. £2.50, includes tea and biscuits. 01489 573 114.

STUBBINGTON: Methodist Church Hall, Mays Ln. 9.30am-12.30pm. Line Dancing combined class. £5. 01329 315 641 / urbanlinedance.co.uk.

CROFTON: Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 9.30-10.30am. Dancin’ Fit. £4. 07979 800 299.

WATERLOOVILLE: St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Padnell Rd. 7-8pm. Ballroom and Latin beginners’ dance class. 07505 191 596 / dancerevival.co.uk.

EVENTS

COPNOR: Stacey Centre, Walsall Road. 11.30am-1.30pm. Lunch Club. Fresh, two-course lunch and entertainment. £5. (023) 9261 7890.

COSHAM: Library, Spur Rd. 2-4pm. Relax with colouring. For adults. Beat stress and aid relaxation. All materials provided. (023) 9268 8259.

FRATTON: Community Centre, Trafalgar Pl. 10.30am-12pm. Singing for Wellbeing. Enjoy the benefits of singing together in a fun setting. £3. (023) 9289 0500.

FRATTON: Community Centre, Trafalgar Pl. 2-4pm Friendship Group. Enjoy a different activity each week whilst meeting new friends. £3. (023) 9289 0500.

PORTCHESTER: Community Centre. 9.30-11am. Teeny Tots Freeflow Play Session. £2.50.

SOUTHSEA: St James’ Church Hall, Milton Rd. 11am. Singercise. A fun fitness session for older and disabled people. £2.50. 07754 528 814.

EXHIBITIONS

CHICHESTER: Pallant House Gallery, North Pallant. 10am-5pm. Victor Pasmore: Towards a New Reality. See today.

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm. Paintings by June Cousin, Michael Taylor and Belinda. Free. (023) 9238 7284.

PORTSMOUTH: Aspex, Gunwharf Quays. 11am-4pm. Countless by Maya Ramsey. See today.

PORTSMOUTH: Jack House Gallery, High St. 11am-5pm. Family Tree. See today.

FILMS

PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Historic Dockyard. 7pm. Aquarius (18). A 65-year-old widow and retired music critic, vows to live in her apartment until she dies after a developer buys all of the units around her. 07435 029408 / no6cinema.co.uk.

GIGS

southsea: RMA Tavern, Cromwell Rd. 7pm. Broken-mic night hosted by Jay Groovara. (023) 9282 0896.

MARKETS

EMSWORTH: Baptist Church Hall, North St. 10-11.30am. Country Market. Cakes, savouries, preserves, local meat, eggs, plants and crafts.

WALKS & TALKS

HILSEA: Scott Road car park. 10.30am. Hilsea Lines group walk. Uneven footpaths around Foxes Forest. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. (023) 9268 8390.

HILSEA: Mountbatten Centre entrance of Alexandra Park. 6.30pm. Group walk. Flat, circular route up to Hilsea Lido and back. Led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth’s Independence and Wellbeing Team. (023) 9284 1762.

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