What On's from Friday, March 17 to Thursday, March 23

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

DANCING

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 11.30am-12.30pm. FiftyFifty. Creative dance for people aged 50 and above. (023) 92468610.

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

EVENTS

COSHAM: Memory Lane, outside G4 Ward, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 2-4pm. QA Knitting Group. Creating items for patients including baby hats and jackets to fiddle mitts for dementia patients. 07846 472 423.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm. Paintings by Tracey Stephens. Free. Call (023) 9238 7284.

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 10am-5.30pm. Cicatrix – The Scar of a Healed Wound. A WW1 centenary project incorporating film, drawing and sound. Free. (023) 9247 2700.

PORTSMOUTH: Guildhall. 9am-5pm. The Isle of Wight Festival – 1968, 1969, 1970. Images of artists, fans, and backstage drama from some of the greatest music gatherings of all time. £3. (023) 9387 0200.

FILMS

PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Historic Dockyard. 7pm. Loving (12A). 07435 029 408 / no6cinema.co.uk.

GIGS

FAREHAM: Boarhunt Blues Club, Trampers Ln. 9pm. Errol Linton Band. Award-winning harmonica player. Call 07445 861 519.

SOUTHSEA: Golden Eagle, Delamere Rd. 9pm. Absolute Zero. Rock covers band. Facebook.com/GoldenEagleSouthsea.

SOUTHSEA: RMA Tavern, Cromwell Rd. 8pm. Nineties Night. (023) 9282 0896 / rmatavern.co.uk.

MARKETS

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

TITCHFIELD: Parish Rooms, Southampton Hill. 9am-12pm. Table Top Sale for the Retired Greyhound Trus/Forces Support. Jewellery, books, CDs and DVDs, bric-a-brac and more. 07821 815 715.

STAGE

CROFTON: Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 8pm. The Lee Players present Deborah’s Party. Farce by Geoff Bamber. £9. 01329 662 128.

FAREHAM: Ferneham Hall, Osborn Rd. 7.30pm. Fareham Musical Society presents Annie. Includes unforgettable songs such as Hard Knock Life and Tomorrow. 01329 231942 / fernehamhall.co.uk

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 7.30pm. HumDrum presents After Magritte / The Real Inspector Hound. Two one-act plays by Tom Stoppard. £10, concessions £9. (023) 9247 2700 / thespring.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH: Groundlings Theatre, Kent St. 7.30pm. The Rory Jackson Tribute Show. All the action, choreography, costumes and routines that made Michael Jackson the king of pop. £15. (023) 9273 7370 / groundlings.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Road, PO5 2QJ. 7.30pm. CCADS presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. From £12.50. (023) 9282 8282 / kingsportsmouth.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk. 7.30pm. Frankie’s Guys. A fast-paced, energetic celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. £24.50. (023) 9264 9000 / newtheatreroyal.com.

WALKS & TALKS

LEE-ON--SOLENT: St Faith’s Church, Victoria Sq. 7.30pm. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, Gosport Branch presents The River Test. Talk by Andy Lester, chairman of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. £3, children free.

PURBROOK: Deverell Hall, London Rd. 7.30pm. Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club. Talk by Ian Hoult. hdarc.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA: Pyramids Centre, Clarence Esp. 10.30am. Seafront group walk. Suitable for all. (023) 9268 8390.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

BOOKS

ELSON: Library, Chantry Rd. 10am-12pm. Chapter One. Reading group where you can read, share, discuss and discover new authors.

CONCERTS

PORTSMOUTH: St Mary’s Church, Fratton Rd. 7pm. Messiah: As performed in Portsmouth in 1812. 200 performers recreate a large-scale performance of Handel’s Messiah. £17, concessions £15, under-16s £8 (023) 9284 3023.

DANCING

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. Adult tap classes. (023) 9287 4777.

TITCHFIELD: Community Centre, Mill St. 7.30-11pm. 78 Club 50-50 Dance. £7, members £6.

WICKHAM: Community Centre, Mill Ln. 7.30-10.30pm. 50/50 Social Ballroom, Latin American and Sequence Dancing. Wear something green for St Patrick’s Day! Bring your own drinks. 07980 058310 / ballroomrazzamatazz.co.uk.

EVENTS

COSHAM: Community Centre, Wootton St. 10.30am-4pm. Mind-Body-Soul Fayre. 07745 821 681 / fayrecoordinator:jcpf.co.uk.

DRAYTON: Church of the Resurrection, Brecon Ave. 2-4pm. Messy Church. Craft activities for families. (023) 9242 1849 / [email protected].

PORTSMOUTH: Grammar School, High St. 10am-3pm. Solent Guild of Woodcarvers and Sculptors Carve-In. An opportunity to discuss carving and share ideas.

PORTSMOUTH: St Wilfrid’s Church, George St. 11am. Spring Fair. Refreshments, stalls, games and raffle. (023) 9281 4444.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 12-3.30pm. Paintings by Tracey Stephens. Free. Call (023) 9238 7284.

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 10am-5.30pm. Cicatrix – The Scar of a Healed Wound. See today.

PORTSMOUTH: Guildhall. 10am-2pm. The Isle of Wight Festival – 1968, 1969, 1970.See today.

FILMS

PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Historic Dockyard. 7pm. T2: Trainspotting (18). 07435 029 408 / no6cinema.co.uk.

GIGS

SOUTHSEA: Golden Eagle, Delamere Rd. 9pm. Geoff Achison. Australian rock band. Facebook.com/GoldenEagleSouthsea.

SOUTHSEA: RMA Tavern, Cromwell Rd. 8pm. China Lake. (023) 9282 0896 / rmatavern.co.uk.

MARKETS

COSHAM: St Philip’s Church Hall, Hawthorn Crescent. 11am-2pm. Table Top Sale. Table hire £5. Entry 50p. (023) 9238 9278.

PURBROOK: St John’s Church Hall, London Rd. 10am-12pm. Jumble sale. Donations welcome. (023) 9279 8215.

STAGE

CROFTON: Community Centre, Stubbington Ln. 8pm. The Lee Players present Deborah’s Party. See today.

FAREHAM: Ferneham Hall, Osborn Rd. 2.30 / 7.30pm. Fareham Musical Society presents Annie. See today.

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 2.30 / 7.30pm. HumDrum presents After Magritte / The Real Inspector Hound. See today.

PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk. 7pm. Academy of Future Stars presents The Wonderful Dreams of Oz. £15.50, concessions £14. (023) 9264 9000 / newtheatreroyal.com.

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Road, PO5 2QJ. 2.30 / 7.30pm. CCADS presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

WALKS & TALKS

HAVANT: St Faith’s Church Hall, The Pallant. Havant Past and Present. Presentation by local photographer Michael Edwards. £3. stfaith.com.

HILSEA: Blue Lagoon, Hilsea Lido. 10.30am. Group walk. Flat, paved route along the foreshore footpath to the Mountbatten Centre and back. (023) 9284 1762.

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

DANCING

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

HAVANT: Calvary Chapel,Barncroft Primary School, Park Ln. 10.30am-12.30pm. Worship And The Word. Service of encouragement and worship. Sunday school and creche available. 07879 130 499 / calvaryportsmouth.co.uk.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 12-3.30pm. Paintings by Tracey Stephens. Free. Call (023) 9238 7284.

OLD PORTSMOUTH: Square Tower, Broad St. 11am-4pm. Crafts in the Tower. Original art by selected local artists, designers and makers. Free. Facebook.com/craftsinthetower.

GIGS

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

SOUTHSEA: Golden Eagle, Delamere Rd. 4pm. Father Jack. Facebook.com/GoldenEagleSouthsea.

SOUTHSEA: Rosie’s Vineyard, Elm Grove. 1.30-4pm. Milton James Hot 4. Traditional jazz band. Free. (023) 9275 5944 / rosies-vineyard.co.uk.

STAGE

PORTSMOUTH: Groundlings Theatre, Kent St. 8pm. 1920s Murder Mystery. Pick your way through the clues to discover the ‘moiderer’ in an evening of comedy, songs, ludicrous accents and dinner. £35. 023 (92) 737 370 / [email protected].

WALKS & TALKS

MILTON: Good Companion, Moorings Way. 2.30pm. Milton Foreshore group walk. Brisk walk through uneven footpaths to the shore. (023) 9284 1762. Walks take place regardless of the weather. Call (023) 9284 1762.

MONDAY, MARCH 20

COFFEE

NORTH END: Baptist Church, Powerscourt Rd. 10am-12pm. Copnor Coffee Club. Come along for a chat and a cup of tea and meet new people. (023) 9268 8390.

DANCING

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

EASTNEY: Community Centre, Bransbury Park. 9.30-10.15am. Diddi Dance. For children aged 18 months to four years. 07767 702 444 / diddidance.com.

GOSPORT: Thorngate Hall, Bury Rd. 1.30-4pm. Tea dance. £2.50, 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. 7.30-9.30pm. Ballroom and latin dance classes with Instep Dance Club. £5 per session, £6 for two sessions per person/evening. 07722 040 483.

EVENTS

BUCKLAND: Community Centre, Malins Rd. 7.30pm. JCPF Mediumship and Healing Demonstration. £5. (023) 9269 3169.

COSHAM: Library, Spur Rd. 10am-12pm / 2-4pm. Cosham Craft Group. Get creative and meet new people. (023) 9268 8390.

COWPLAIN: Borrow Centre, London Rd. 1.30-3.30pm. Relax with art, colouring, knitting, embroidery and more. £2.50. (023) 9261 5916.

PORTCHESTER: Community Association, 28 West St. 1-3pm. Spiritual Healing Clinic. Free. 07586 887 181.

SOUTHSEA: Library, Palmerston Road. 2-4pm. Relax with colouring. Beat stress and aid relaxation. Drop-in, all materials are provided.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm. Irene Usher and Kay Le Poidevin. See today.

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 10am-5.30pm. Cicatrix – The Scar of a Healed Wound. See today.

PORTSMOUTH: Guildhall. 9am-5pm. The Isle of Wight Festival – 1968, 1969, 1970.See today.

GIGS

NORTH BOARHUNT: Village Hall & Social Club, Trampers Ln. 8pm. Forest Folk present Maddy Prior with Hannah James and Giles Lewin. £17. 01329 833625 / [email protected].

WALKS & TALKS

FRATTON: Bridge Centre. 10.30am. Victoria Park group walk. Buggy and wheelchair friendly. (023) 9268 8390.

NORTH END: Learning Place, Derby Rd. 12.15pm. Moderate walk to Stamshaw Foreshore. Not suitable for buggies or wheelchairs. (023) 9268 8390.

SOUTHSEA: South Parade Pier. 1pm. Pier-to-pier walk. Ideal for buggies and wheelchairs. (023) 9268 8390.SOUTHSEA: Canoe Lake memorial. 1pm. Slow, 30-minute group walk. (023) 9268 8390.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

COFFEE

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

DANCING

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

PORTSMOUTH: The Box, Commercial Rd. 6.30-7.30pm. Jedha Fit Street Dance Class. High intensity training for all abilities and fitness levels.

EVENTS

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. (023) 9245 3634 / solentmalevoicechoir.org.

HILSEA: Howard Road Community Centre. 10.30am-12.30pm. Hilsea Social Group. Come along to meet new people. (023) 9268 8390.

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

SOUTHSEA: The White Horse, Southsea Terrace. 2-4pm. Southsea Seniors. Come along to meet new people. (023) 9268 8390.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm. Irene Usher and Kay Le Poidevin. See today.

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 10am-5.30pm. Cicatrix – The Scar of a Healed Wound. See today.

PORTSMOUTH: Guildhall. 9am-5pm. The Isle of Wight Festival – 1968, 1969, 1970.See today.

GIGS

SOUTHWICK: Golden Lion, High St. 8.15-11pm. Delta Syncopators. Traditional jazz band. (023) 9221 0437.

STAGE

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Rd. 7.30pm. Thoroughly Modern Millie. Musical based on the Oscar-winning film with explosive tap dancing routines. (023) 9282 8282 / kingsportsmouth.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS

BUCKLAND: Community Centre, Malins Rd. 10.30am. Stamshaw Foreshore group walk with views of Portchester Castle. (023) 9268 8390.

PORTSMOUTH: Civic Offices, Guildhall Sq. 12.15pm. Lunchtime group walk to Gunwharf or Southsea and back. (023) 9268 8390.

STUBBINGTON: Village Snooker Club, Stubbington Green. 7.30pm. Gosport Aviation Society presents The WW1 German Warship Konigsberg – RN & RNAS Action in East Africa. Talk by Kevin Patience. Non-members £3. [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22

DANCING

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

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

EVENTS

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

COSHAM: Community Centre, Wootton St. JCPF Healer Training Sessions. £6.

PORTSMOUTH: St Mary’s Church, Fratton Rd. 12pm. Mass and Charity Lunch. In aid of the Bishop’s Lent Appeal. (023) 9281 4444.

SOUTHSEA: Church of the Holy Spirit, Fawcett Rd. 2-4pm. The Natterjacks. Come along for a cup of tea and meet new people. (023) 9268 8390.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm. Irene Usher and Kay Le Poidevin. See today.

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 10am-5.30pm. Cicatrix – The Scar of a Healed Wound. See today.

PORTSMOUTH: Guildhall. 9am-5pm. The Isle of Wight Festival – 1968, 1969, 1970.See today.

GIGS

GOSPORT: Rugby Club, Dolphin Crescent. 8pm-10.30pm. Baby Jools’ Jazzaholics. £10, members £7. (023) 9269 3988 / gosportjazz.org.uk.

PORTSMOUTH: Old House At Home, Locksway Rd. 8pm. Broadside Folk Club.

STAGE

FAREHAM: Ferneham Hall, Osborn Rd. 7.30pm. Paul Carroll’s Music Hall Tavern. The UK’s premier drag show is back. £25, concessions £23. 01329 231 942 / fernehamhall.co.uk

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Rd. 2.30 / 7.30pm. Thoroughly Modern Millie. See Tuesday.

WALKS & TALKS

CHICHESTER: County Hall, West St. 7.30pm. Railway Correspondence and Travel Society presents 40 Years of Service. Talk by Terence Jenner, former senior member of the British Railways Board. £3, includes interval refreshments.01243 372234 / rcts.org.uk/branches/chichester.

OLD PORTSMOUTH: Royal Garrison Church, Grand Parade. 1.30pm. Group walk with views of the Spinnaker Tower. (023) 9268 8390.

BAFFINS: Stacey Centre, Walsall Rd. 10.30am. Baffins Pond / Milton Foreshore walk. (023) 9268 8390.

SOUTHSEA: Canoe Lake Cafe. 10.30am.Canoe Lake/Southsea seafront group walk. (023) 9268 8390.

WORKSHOPS

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 23

CLASSES

COSHAM: Community Centre, Wootton St. 7.30-10pm. JCPF presents Discover Your Psychic Self. Six-week psychic development course. £48, members £42.

CONCERTS

PORTSMOUTH: Guildhall. 7.30pm. Symphonic Song and Dance Specatular with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Colourful and spirited works by Adams, Bernstein and Gershwin infused with infectious dance rhythms. From £15.50. 0844 453 9028 / BSOlive.com.

DANCING

ALVERSTOKE: Alverbank Hotel. 8-11pm. Salsa class. Beginners’ and improvers’ lessons, group dances and more with Salsa Synergy UK. £6. 07979 800 299.

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 720711 / AbstractDPA.com.

WATERLOOVILLE: St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Padnell Rd. 7-8pm / 8-9pm. Ballroom and latin beginners 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. Beat stress and aid relaxation. Drop-in, all materials provided. (023) 9268 8259.

NORTH END: Learning Place, Derby Road. 10am-12pm. North End Allsorts. Come along to meet new people. 023 9268 8390.

PORTCHESTER: Community Centre. 9.30-11am. Teeny Tots Freeflow Play Session. £2.50 per family, includes refreshments.

PORTSMOUTH: Crabtree & Evelyn, Gunwharf Quays. 7-9pm. Exclusive Mother’s Day shopping event. £10, including luxury goody bag, refreshments, treatments and charity raffle in aid of the Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust. (023) 9228 6000 (ext: 5927).

SOUTHSEA: Golden Eagle, Delamere Rd. 8.30pm. Quiz Night. Facebook.com/GoldenEagleSouthsea.

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

SOUTHSEA: Trinity Methodist Church, Albert Rd. 10am-12pm. Thursday Chat and Tea Club. Come along to meet new people. 023 9268 8390.

EXHIBITIONS

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm. Irene Usher and Kay Le Poidevin. See today.

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 10am-5.30pm. Cicatrix – The Scar of a Healed Wound. See today.

PORTSMOUTH: Guildhall. 9am-5pm. The Isle of Wight Festival – 1968, 1969, 1970.See today.

FILMS

PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Historic Dockyard. 7pm. 20th Century Women (15). 07435 029 408 / no6cinema.co.uk.

WATERLOOVILLE: St George’s Hall. 7.30pm. Pop Up Cinema presents Learning to Drive (15). Tickets £6 available from EE, Falcon News, Manhattan Cakes, All for Dance and Lollies Sweets and Treats.

GIGS

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

MARKETS

EMSWORTH: Baptist Church Hall, North St. 10am-12pm. Country Market. Cakes, savouries, preserves, fresh local meat, eggs, plants and crafts.

WATERLOOVILLE: St George’s Church Hall. 9.30-11.30am. St George’s Market. Eggs, crafts, cards, jewellery, woodwork, plants, cakes, preserves, honey and used books.

STAGE

GOSPORT: HMS Sultan Waves Club, Military Rd. 7.30pm. HMS Sultan Theatre Group presents ‘Allo ‘Allo. £8, includes a glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage and bread and cheese. sultantheatre.org.uk.

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East St. 7.30pm. Diary of Hounslow Girl. Acclaimed play told through the eyes of a 16-year-old Muslim growing up in West London. £12.50, concessions £11.25. (023) 9247 2700 / thespring.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Rd. 7.30pm. Thoroughly Modern Millie. See Tuesday.

WALKS & TALKS

HILSEA: Scott Road car park. 10.30am. Hilsea Lines group walk. (023) 9268 8390.

HILSEA: Mountbatten Centre entrance of Alexandra Park. 6.30pm. Group walk up to Hilsea Lido and back. (023) 9284 1762. information.

WORKSHOPS

PORTSMOUTH: Guildhall. 3.45pm. Recharge Singing Workshops for 55+. No auditions required. £3. (023) 9387 0193 / [email protected].

ADVERTISE YOUR EVENT

If you are holding an event between Friday, March 24 and Thursday, March 30 and would like to advertise it free in the Listings Guide, e-mail all details to [email protected] by Tuesday, March 21.