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9PM

Danny Bhoy: By Royal Disappointment One of the most perceptive and travelled comedians working in the world today. "The Bhoy remains in a class of his own" Herald
8pm 
£14/£12

A Dark Day in Paradise by Clare Twomey 3,000 black ceramic butterflies descend on the sumptuous interiors of the Royal Pavilion. The butterflies cluster on the extravagant Banqueting Room table, across window panes, in roof lights, on mantelpieces and other surfaces throughout the ground floor rooms. Their sombre beauty is a reflection on the excesses and frivolity of the past life of the palace.
Clare Twomey is a British ceramicist/artist who works with clay in large-scale installations, sculpture and site-specific works. Over the past 10 years she has exhibited at Tate, Victoria & Albert Museum, Crafts Council, and the Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto, Japan. A museumaker commission, funded by the MLA and the Arts Council England
9.30am–5.45pm (last admission 5pm)
Admission payable

Hannah Carding: War A series of evocative black and white etchings with aquatint, illustrating quotations from different wars throughout history.
9.30am - 5pm

Reviewing our Archaeology Collection Entrance to Brighton History Centre Visitors are invited to comment on how they think the city’s archaeological collection should be used to raise its profile and increase its use. Enquiries 01273 296971/296972 localhistory@brighton-hove.gov.uk 9.30am10am - 5pm

Booth Museum of Natural History
194 Dyke Road
03000 290900
www.brighton.virtualmuseum.info

Plant Portraits An exhibition of paintings by botanical artists that convey a plant’s technical form and structure as well as its beauty in ways that a photograph cannot.  Botanical drawing has a legacy of historical importance going back to the time of ancient Egypt.  Successful illustrators must be technically highly competent in drawing and painting, with a good knowledge of botany and the ability to convey the sense of wonder of the plant world. The beautiful works of art in this exhibition are complemented by magnificently illustrated botanical books and specimens from the Booth Museum collections. Plant Portraits is presented by the Botanical Art Society of Sussex in conjunction with the Booth Museum of Natural History. Booth Museum of Natural History
Free admission
10am - 5pm

Open Mic night with Patrick O'Rourke Everybody welcome. Locally sourced food cooked fresh daily. Smoking shelter. Pool table. Live sports. Aire conditioned.

Jazz Morley Dorset girl Jazz Morley possesses a voice with natural soulfulness beyond her 21 years. "With references to Dusty via Duffy, this budding singer is well worth keeping an ear on" Phil Jackson, BBC Introducing
7.30pm
£6adv £7door

Martin Harley one of the UKs most exciting and innovative blues/roots musician, will soon be taking off on his next adventure. From August 20th until September 19th 2010, Martin will embark on a solo tour of Britain, utilising only his bicycle and as much equipment as he can carry. 27 shows, 1200 miles, 31 days. Starting in Newcastle, Martin will be cycling down the country on a Surly Big Dummy Cargo Bike, to his final destination, the Eden Project in Cornwall. Along the way he will be playing venues of all shapes and sizes, from concert halls to village halls, as well as playing the Isle of Wights phenomenal Bestival and TVs River Cottage Canteen. Given the timescale of the month-long tour, Martin is hoping to cover roughly 50 miles per day between shows. His fans will easily be able to keep track of his progress, as he will be recording his experiences on his blog and through a video diary. With his latest jaunt, it is no surprise to see Martin breaking musical boundaries yet again. So, stand by to see Martin Harley saddled up and rolling into a venue near you!
Doors: 7pm Show: 8.30pm
£7 advance/£8 on the door

The Piano Man - Colin Blanchflower LIVEEvery Wednesday til 31st OctoberThe big 'A' just got bigger every Wednesday! The Piano Man (aka Colin Blanchflower) plays his fantastic tunes to a relaxed candle lit bar every Wednesday from July. Come join us and maybe you could also request a song or two too. NEW HAPPY HOUR - 9pm till 10pm Pint of larger from £2.40 Pint of Strongbow £2.50 White or Red house wine £2.50 Apple Sour Shot £1.50 WKD bottles £2.00 Food from our menu is served daily from noon till 7pm. Piano Man from 9pm

The Author Tim Crouch's new play is about the harm carried out in the name of art. Performed within its audience, it tells the story of another play: a violent, shocking and abusive play written by a playwright called Tim Crouch who oversteps the line. Age 18+ Contains material that may be disturbing
8pm
£12.50 (£10 concessions)