What's On from Friday, February 17 to Thursday, Feburary 23

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17

COMEDY

PORTSMOUTH: Guildhall. 8pm. Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club. With Steve Day, Pierre Novellie, Smug Roberts and MC Damion Larkin. £15 in advance, £18 on the door. 0844 847 2362 / portsmouthguildhall.org.uk.

FAREHAM: Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road. 7.30pm. Jon Culshaw and Bill Dare: The Great British Take Off. Spontaneous, unscripted observations and character collections. £10. ashcroft.org.uk.

DANCING

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

EVENTS

PORTSMOUTH: Guildhall. 6.45pm. Valentine’s Dinner Dance. Two-course dinner followed by Michael Bublé tribute Tony Tyler. £35. portsmouthguildhall.org.uk.

EXHIBITIONS

CHICHESTER: Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant. 10am-5pm. The Mythic Method – Classicism in British Art 1920-1950. Exploring how artists drew on classical myth following the First World War. Also open Saturday and Sunday. Times may vary. 01243 774 557 / pallant.org.uk.

COSHAM: League of Friends Coffee Shop, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm. Paintings by Tracey Stephens. Free. Open every day. Times may vary. (023) 9238 7284.

GOSPORT: Discovery Centre, Walpole Road. 10am-5pm. Royal Blood: Births, Battles and Beheadings.Celebrating Hampshire’s royal history through commissioned costumes and artefacts. Free. Open every day. hants.gov.uk/gosport-gallery.

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 to show alternative insights into the WW1 aftermath. Free. Open every day. (023) 9247 2700.

PORTSMOUTH: Guildhall. 9am-5pm. The Isle of Wight Festival – 1968, 1969, 1970. Captivating images of artists, fans, and behind-the-scenes drama from some of the greatest music gatherings of all time. Open every day, Times may vary. £3, concessions £2.50. (023) 9387 0200.

FILMS

PORTSMOUTH: No6 Cinema, Historic Dockyard. 7pm. Silence (15) Two priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor. 07435 029408 /no6cinema.co.uk.

GIGS

BOARHUNT: Blues Club, Trampers Lane. 9pm. Sean Webster Band. £15. 07445 861 519.

FAREHAM: Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road. 7.30pm. The Christians. Performing their greatest hits including Forgotten Town, Ideal World, and Born Again. £22.50. 01329 231 942 / fernehamhall.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA: Golden Eagle, Delamere Road. 9pm. Trevor John. Pop/rock band. facebook.com/GoldenEagleSouthsea.

MARKETS

STUBBINGTON: Library, Stubbington Lane. 9am-12pm. Country Market.

STAGE

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, 56 East St. 7.30pm. Bench Theatre Company presents SIVE. A play by John B Keane. £9.50, concessions £7.50. (023) 9247 2700.

PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk. 7.30pm. Silver Lining. Hilarious new comedy written by Sandi Toksvig telling five extraordinary ladies’ tales. (023) 9264 9000.

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Road. 10.30am and 7.00pm. Gangsta Granny. David Walliams’ story of Ben’s adventure with his granny. (023) 9282 8282 / kingsportsmouth.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS

PORTCHESTER: Parish Hall, Castle Street. 2pm. Portsmouth Welsh Society. Talk on ‘Growing Up with the Mumbles’. (023) 9225 4289.

LEE-ON-SOLENT: St Faith’s Church, Victoria Square. 7.30pm. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust presents Survival Strategies of Butterflies and Moths – Talk by Clive Wood on butterfly conservation. £3, children free.

southSEA: Pyramids Centre, Clarence Esplanade. 10.30am. Seafront group walk. (023) 9268 8390.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18

BOOKS

GOSPORT: Elson Library, 136 Chantry Road. 10am-12pm. Chapter One. Reading group where you can read, discuss and discover new authors.

DANCING

FAREHAM: Wickham Centre, Mill Lane. 7.30-10.30pm. Ballroom dancing. 50/50 ballroom, Latin American and sequence. Music by Larry Green. Bring your own drinks. £6. 07980 058 310 / ballroomrazzamatazz.co.uk.

EVENTS

BEDHAMPTON: Social Hall, 21 Bedhampton Rd. 2-4pm. Marvellous Magic Pop-up Event. Family afternoon of games, storytelling, crafts and more. (023) 9247 2700 / thespring.co.uk.

DRAYTON: Church of the Resurrection, 2 Brecon Avenue. 2-4pm. Messy Church. For families with young children. Craft activities linked to a chosen Bible story each month. (023) 9242 1849.

HAVANT: Park Community School, Middle Park Way. 9.30am-7.30pm. Portsmouth Music Festival – Dance.

PORTSMOUTH: Grammar School, High Street. 10am-3pm. Solent Guild of Woodcarvers and Sculptors ‘Carve-In’. An opportunity for carvers to discuss the craft and share ideas.

PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk. 10am-6pm. Portsmouth Music Festival – Guitar.

WATERLOOVILLE: Crookhorn College, Stakes Hill Road. 9.30am-6pm. Portsmouth Music Festival – Woodwind and Recorder.

GIGS

SOUTHSEA: Golden Eagle, Delamere Road, PO4 0JA. 9pm. Blackout. ‘80s rock covers band. facebook.com/GoldenEagleSouthsea.

MARKETS

COSHAM: St Philip’s Church Hall, Hawthorn Crescent. 11am-2pm. Table Top Sale. Table hire £5, book in advance. 50p entry. (023) 9237 9278.

GOSPORT: Abbeyfield, 138 Privett Road. 2-4pm. Bargain sale. 07968 899 805.

STAGE

FAREHAM: Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road. 7.30pm. The Greatest Hits of Motown. First-class live music with slick choreography. £23. 01329 231 942 / fernehamhall.co.uk.

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, 56 East St. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Bench Theatre Company presents SIVE. See today.

PORTSMOUTH: Groundlings Theatre, 42 Kent St. 2pm. Moon on a Stick. Multi-sensory accessible show suitable for children with special educational needs and autism. £10, concessions £8. (023) 9273 7370 / groundlings.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH: New Theatre Royal, 20-24 Guildhall Walk. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Silver Lining. See today.

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Road. 10.30am and 7.00pm. Gangsta Granny. See today.

WALKS & TALKS

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

WORKSHOPS

GOSPORT: Discovery Centre, High Street. 10am-12pm. Mindfulness for Creativity. Introduce or refresh your understanding of mindfulness and how it supports creativity and resilience. £10. (023) 9252 3463.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19

COMEDY

SOUTHSEA: Wedgewood Rooms, 147 Albert Road. 7.30pm. Seann Walsh: One for the Road. The most frighteningly precocious talent to emerge from the UK comedy circuit. £15. musicglue.com.

DANCING

PARK GATE: Royal British Legion Club, Brook Lane. 7.30-10.30pm. Country & Western dance. Members £5, non-members £6.50. 01329 519 765.

EVENTS

HAVANT: Calvary Chapel, Barncroft Primary School, Park Lane. 10.30am-12.30pm. Worship and The Word. A service of encouragement and worship. 07879 130 499 / calvaryportsmouth.co.uk.

HAVANT: Park Community School, Middle Park Way. 9.30am-7.30pm. Portsmouth Music Festival – Dance.

HAYLING ISLAND: Community Centre, Station Rd. 2-4pm. Marvellous Magic Pop-Up Event. Fun family afternoon of games, storytelling, crafts and more. (023) 9247 2700 / thespring.co.uk.

WATERLOOVILLE: Crookhorn College, Stakes Hill Road. 9.30am-3.30pm. Portsmouth Music Festival – Woodwind and Recorder.

GIGS

PORTSMOUTH: RMA Tavern, 58 Cromwell Road. 7pm-12am. Broken-mic night hosted by Jay Groovara. (023) 9282 0896 / rmatavern.co.uk.

SOUTHSEA: Rosies Vineyard, 87 Elm Grove. 1.30-4pm. Milton James Hot 4. Traditional jazz band. Free, pre-booking for eating essential. (023) 9275 5944 / rosies-vineyard.co.uk.

STAGE

PORTSMOUTH: Square Tower, Broad Street, PO1 2JE. 7.30pm. Dennis Potter in the Present Tense. Electro-acoustic duo Project Adorno present a contemporary interpretation of playwright Dennis Potter. £5. Visit squarerootspromotions.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS

milton: Good Companion, Moorings Way. 2.30pm. Milton Foreshore group walk. (023) 9284 1762.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20

COFFEE

GOSPORT: White Hart, 195 Stoke Road. 10am-12pm. Coffee and Cake morning. In aid of The Rowans Hospice. £2.50, includes tea, coffee and cake. (023) 9258 9410.

DANCING

GOSPORT: Thorngate Hall, Bury Road. 1.30-4pm. Tea dance. £2.50, includes tea and biscuits.

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

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

STUBBINGTON: Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Lane. 6.30-7.30pm. Dancin’ Fit. £4. 07979 800 299.

EVENTS

CHICHESTER: Weald & Downland Museum, Singleton. 11am-3pm. Green Man Half Term Fun. Creative challenges and countryside skills for kids. 01243 811 010 / wealddown.co.uk.

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

FRATTON: Community Centre, Trafalgar Place. 10.30am-12pm. New Age Kurling. Fun competitive game that can be played by all. £3, first week free. (023) 9278 0500.

PORTCHESTER: Fort Nelson. Half term events for children aged 3-12 years. Notorious Navvies and Victorian make-and-take crafts. Times and prices vary. Until Friday. 01329 233 734 / royalarmouries.org.

PORTCHESTER: Fort Nelson. 12.30 and 3.15pm. Insight Session: Florence Nightingale. Discover the pioneering work of The Lady with the Lamp. Free. 01329 233 734 / royalarmouries.org.

PORTSMOUTH: Academy for Girls, St Marys Rd. 9.30am-8pm. Portsmouth Music Festival – Piano.

HAVANT: Park Community School, Middle Park Way. 9.30am-7.30pm. Portsmouth Music Festival – Dance.

SOUTHSEA: Library, 19-21 Palmerston Road. 2-4pm. Relax with colouring. Beat stress and aid relaxation. Drop-in, all materials provided.

GIGS

FAREHAM: North Boarhunt Social Club, Trampers Lane. 7.30pm. Breabach. Scottish folk band. £17. (023) 9226 4288.

STAGE

FAREHAM: Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road. 7.30pm. Yes Minister. The Interalia Theatre presents a unique adaptation of the classic comedy. £11, concessions £9.50. 01329 231 942 / fernehamhall.co.uk.

WALKS & TALKS

EMSWORTH: Community Centre, North Street. 7.30pm. The Battle of Jutland: a Local Perspective.Illustrated talk by Philip Robinson.Members £2, non-member £3. 01243 378 091 / emsworthmuseum.org.uk.

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

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

SOUTHSEA: South Parade Pier. 1pm. Pier-to-pier group walk. Call (023) 9268 8390.

SOUTHSEA: Canoe Lake memorial. 1pm. Slow, 30-minute group walk. Call (023) 9268 8390.

WALKS & TALKS

FAREHAM: Ashcrofts Arts Centre, Osborn Road. 10am-3pm. Drama and Art Workshop for Adults with Learning Disabilities. £15. ashcroft.org.uk.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

COMEDY

PETERSFIELD: The Town House, 28 High Street. 7.15pm. Rob Barratt and Open Mic. Comic, poet and musician. £6. petersfieldwriteangle.co.uk.

DANCING

FAREHAM: Ashcrofts Arts Centre, Osborn Road. 10am-4pm. Bollywood Dance Day. For young people, led by dancer Shailly Modi. Includes the opportunity to perform for the family. £25. ashcroft.org.uk.

LEE-ON-THE-SOLENT: Community Centre, 51 Twyford Drive. 9.30-10.30am. Dancin’ Fit. £4. 07979 800 299.

PORTSMOUTH: The Box, Commercial Road. 6.30-7.30pm. Jedha Fit Street Dance Class. High-intensity training for all abilities and fitness levels. E-mail [email protected].

TITCHFIELD: Community Centre, Mill Street. 1-4pm. Tea dance. £2, includes tea and biscuits.

EVENTS

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

GOSPORT: Elson Library, 136 Chantry Road. 10.30-11.30am. Musical Instruments! For children aged four to eight. Free. (023) 9252 4608.

HAVANT: Avenue Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, PO9 2RS. 7pm. Bridge club. Beginners welcome but experience is 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.

HAVANT: Park Community School, Middle Park Way. 9.30am-7.30pm. Portsmouth Music Festival – Dance.

GIGS

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

STAGE

FAREHAM: Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road. 7.30pm. Yes Minister. See Monday.

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Road. 7.30pm. 9 To 5. The Portsmouth Players presents a musical by Dolly Parton. (023) 9282 8282.

WALKS & TALKS

BUCKLAND: Community Centre, Malins Road. 10.30am. Stamshaw Foreshore group walk. (023) 9268 8390.

PORTSMOUTH: Civic Offices. 12.15pm. Group walk to Gunwharf or Southsea and back. (023) 9268 8390.

WORKSHOPS

HAVANT: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, 56 East St. 10.30am-3.30pm. Magical Wonders Workshops. Until Thursday. Perfect for little magicians to have fun with stories and games. £6.50. thespring.co.uk

HAVANT: Meridian Shopping Centre, Elm Lane. 11am-3pm. Superhero Workshop. Create your very own Batman mask and Wonder Woman spoon. Free. 0161 804 7821 / meridianshoppingcentre.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

DANCING

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

STUBBINGTON: Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Lane. 7-8pm. Dancin’ Fit. £4. 07979 800 299.

COWPLAIN: Social Club, London Road. 7.30-10pm. Social dancing. 50/50 ballroom, Latin American and sequence. £2. 07980 058 310 / ballroomrazzamatazz.co.uk.

EVENTS

CATHERINGTON: Village Hall. 7.30pm. Horndean Camera Club meeting. Speakers, internal and external club competitions, and home evenings for members to show their skills. horndeancameraclub.org.uk.

FAREHAM: Ashcrofts Arts Centre, Osborn Road. 9am-4pm. Arts and Craft Day. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Disney’s The Jungle Book using mosaics and printing. £15. ashcroft.org.uk.

FRATTON: Community Centre, Trafalgar Place. 10am-12pm. Circle of Friends Craft Group. £3, first session free. (023) 9278 0500.

GOSPORT: Discovery Centre, High Street, PO12 1BT. 11am-12pm. The Dot Storytime Special. For children aged three to 10. (023) 9252 3463.

LEE ON THE SOLENT: Methodist Church Hall, High Street. 9am-12.30pm. Table Top and Craft Sale. £6 to book 6ft table, £5 to book 4ft table. Free entry. (023) 9255 1706.

HAVANT: Park Community School, Middle Park Way. 9.30am-7.30pm. Portsmouth Music Festival – Dance.

PORTSMOUTH: St Mary’s Church, Fratton Rd. 10.15am. Melody Tots. Music group for babies and toddlers. (023) 9281 4444.

GIGS

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

STAGE

FAREHAM: Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road. 7.30pm. Yes Minister. See Monday.

PORTSMOUTH: The Square Tower, High Street. 7.30pm. The Torchlight Mysteries presents The Spider’s Web. Murder mystery by Agatha Christie. £15. torchlightmysteries.com.

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Road. 7.30pm. 9 To 5. See Tuesday.

SOUTHSEA: Trinity Theatre, Albert Road. 7.30pm. Phoenix Players present Puss in Boots. Family pantomime. £10, concessions £8. 0845 4676 462.

WALKS & TALKS

CHICHESTER: County Hall, West Street. 7.30pm. Talk by Brian Ringer. Railway Correspondence and Travel Society presents a talk by Brian Ringer on the history of UK rail freight from 1960 to the present day. £3, includes refreshments. 01243 372 234 / rcts.org.uk.

HAVANT: United Reformed Church Hall. 7.30pm. PowerPoint presentation by John Negus on Shrubs of Distinction. Hear about shrubs for flowers, leaves, berries and bark. £2, includes tea and coffee.

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

PORT SOLENT: Meet in front of Odeon. 2pm. Group walk. Sturdy shoes recommended for uneven footpaths. (023) 9268 8390.

PORTSMOUTH: Stacey Centre, Walsall Road. 10.30am. Baffins Pond / Milton Foreshore group walk. (023) 9268 8390.

PORTSMOUTH: University of Portsmouth, Eldon Building. 3pm-4pm. Metamorphosis. Talk by author Polly Morland where she explores the power of true stories. Free, reserve your place at eventbrite.co.uk.

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

WORKSHOPS

HAYLING ISLAND: Community Centre, Station Rd. 1.30pm-3.30pm. Flower Arranging Workshop. £15, includes tea, coffee, raffle and all equipment. (023) 9246 0630.

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

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23

COMEDY

FAREHAM: Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road. 7.30 pm. Zoe Lyons: Little Misfit. Quick-fire observational gags and laugh-out-loud one-liners. £14. ashcroft.org.uk.

CONCERTS

PORTSMOUTH: St Mary’s Church, Fratton Rd. 7.30pm. Royal Marine School of Music. (023) 9281 4444.

PORTSMOUTH: Guildhall. 7.30pm. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Out of Dresden with Steven Isserlis. £15.75-£30.75. BSOlive.com.

DANCING

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

WATERLOOVILLE: St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Padnell Road. 7-8pm and 8-9pm. Ballroom and latin beginners’ dance class. 07505 191 596 / dancerevival.co.uk.

EVENTS

COPNOR: Stacey Centre, Walsall Road. 11.30am-1.30pm. Lunch Club. £3.95. (023) 9261 7890.

COSHAM: Library, Spur Road. 2-4pm. Relax with colouring.Beat stress and aid relaxation. Drop-in, all materials provided. (023) 9268 8259.

FAREHAM: Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road. 9am-4pm. Drama Day. Create scenes inspired around Disney’s The Jungle Book. £15. ashcroft.org.uk.

FRATTON: Community Centre, Trafalgar Place. 10.30am-12 noon. Singing for Wellbeing. Lift the spirits and meet new friends. £3, first session free. (023) 9278 0500.

FRATTON: Community Centre, Trafalgar Place, 2-4pm. Friendship Club. Different activity each week. £3, first session free. (023) 9278 0500.

HAVANT: Park Community School, Middle Park Way. 9.30am-7.30pm. Portsmouth Music Festival – Dance.

PORTCHESTER: Community Centre. 9.30am-11am. Teeny Tots freeflow play session. £2.50 per family.

PORTSMOUTH: Cathedral, High Street, PO1 2HH. 1.10pm-2pm. Organ Recital by Jordan English. Free. (023) 9289 2965.

SOUTHSEA: St James’s Church Hall, Milton Road. 11am. Singercise. For older and disabled people to improve fitness. £2.50. 07754 528 814.

GIGS

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

MARKETS

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

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

STAGE

FAREHAM: Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road. 7.30pm. Stage One Youth Theatre presents Footloose. £11, concessions £9.50. 01329 231942 / fernehamhall.co.uk.

PORTSMOUTH: The Square Tower, High Street, PO1 2JE. 7.30pm. The Spider’s Web. See Wednesday.

SOUTHSEA: Kings Theatre, Albert Road. 7.30pm. 9 To 5. See Tuesday.

SOUTHSEA: Trinity Theatre, Albert Road. 7.30pm. Puss in Boots. See Wednesday.

WORKSHOPS

PORTSMOUTH: Guildhall. 3.45pm. Recharge Singing Workshops for 55+. No audition required. £3. Call (023) 9387 0193.

ADVERTISE YOUR EVENT

If you are holding an event between Friday, February 24 and Thursday, March 3 and would like to advertise it free in the Listings Guide, e-mail all details to [email protected] by Tuesday, February 21.