Your guide to What's On this weekend: 6-8 May 2016

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (6-8 May 2016).

THEATRE

The Beanfield
Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
"It’s a very sore subject around here. There are raw wounds.” It’s been 30 years since the Battle of the Beanfield – a brutal crackdown on the annual Stonehenge Free Festival. Called away from policing the miners’ strike, officers enforced an injunction around the ancient stones with bloody violence and mass arrests. Armed with a camera, a map and home-made riot gear, Breach set out to mark the anniversary with a historical re-enactment. Onstage, the same performers try to capture the 2015 Stonehenge summer solstice. Tickets: £12 (£10). https://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk 

Exeter Comedy Club
Friday, 8.30pm, Exeter Corn Exchange
Tonight's line up (subject to possible amendment) includes Rob Deering and Matt Green.  Tickets  £13, over 16s only. https://sites.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange/

MUSIC

Queen Tribute Night
Friday, 7pm, Exeter Golf & Country Club, Countess Wear, Exeter
Book tickets to see one of the world's best Queen tribute bands perform all their greatest hits live at Exeter Golf and Country Club. Tickets £20.  www.exetergcc.co.uk/club-events

Live Music
Friday, various venues, Exeter
The Clifton Inn, Newtown: The Supernatural, 9pm, free.
The Sorry Head, Blackboy Road: NUMB, 9pm, free.
The Lord Nelson, Topsham: Evolver, 9pm, free.

BSO: Enigma
Saturday, 7.30pm, Exeter Cathedral
The BSO under Chief Conductor Kirill Karabits again finishes its season with a visit to the glorious Exeter Cathedral.  Tickets £14-£38. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Daria Kulesh in Concert with special guest Steve Pledger
Saturday, 7.30pm, Hope Hall, Hope Road, Wonford, Exeter
Singer/songwriter, Daria Kulesh (aka Eternal Child), was born in Moscow, Russia. Her Russian roots are reflected in her music, intertwined with multicultural influences she has experienced on her turbulent and exciting journey through life. Joining Daria will be Somerset based singer/songwriter Steve Pledger. Tickets £10. http://www.wegottickets.com/event/355614

The 4Tunes - Curtain Call
Saturday, 8pm, Exmouth Pavilion
The 4Tunes are a group of 4 award winning singers, who have played almost every lead in London’s glittering West End. They sing musical theatre classics from the likes of Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera to a modern day Rat Pack, from rock classics from Queen to the beautiful songs of Il Divo. https://www.ledleisure.co.uk/whats-on

Live Music
Saturday, various venues, Exeter
The Bishop Blaize, Commercial Road: Kiss This! 9.30pm, free.
The Bridge Inn, Topsham: The Moulton Brothers, 8pm, free.
The King’s Arms, Cowick Street: Dirty Money, 9pm, free.
Venezia, Exeter Quay: Verity Greenaway & Victoria Pearce, 7pm, free.
John Gandys, Gandy Street: Charge! 8.30pm, free.
The Sorry Head, Blackboy Road: Kris Barras, 9pm, free.
The Bowling Green, Blackboy Road: BarraCoodas, 9pm, free.

Barnfield Bar Presents… Marnie
Saturday, 8pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Sidmouth Folk Festival headliner Marnie comes to Barnfield Bar Presents with their acoustic rock, soul, funk and blues. Support from the sassy Aunt Fanny’s Handbag, sultry vocals, eclectic tunes with swagger and swing!  Tickets: £7 in advance, £8 on the door. http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/barnfield-bar-presents-marnie/

Live Muisc
Various venues, Devon
Buccaneers Bar, Crediton: Piano in the Bar,  7pm, free.
The Strand Inn, Exmouth: Reckless, 4pm, free.
The Point, Exmouth: Just Misbehavin’, 6pm, free.
The Bank, Exmouth: Shovelhead, 3pm, free.
First & Last Inn, Exmouth: New Heroes, 6.30pm, free.
Ship Inn, Teignmouth: Old Dogs R&B Band, 6pm, free.

EVENTS

Exeter Record Fair
Saturday, 9.30am, Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter
A host vinyl and CD dealers, all with masses of good quality vinyl records, CDs and much more to choose from. Doors open at 9.30am, entry is £1. For the earlybirds entry can be from 8am with a £3 fee. The fair finishes at around 3.30pm. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Exeter-Record-Fair/229440997246289

Exeter Pride 2016
Saturday, noon, Sidwell Street/Exeter Phoenix
Exeter Pride returns for its 8th year and this year will be bigger and brighter than ever before!  The parade starts at noon from St Sidwell’s Centre, Sidwell Street and will feature favourites and new acts for this year.  Gather from 11.30am at St Sidwell’s Centre to be a part of it. Events at Exeter Phoenix begin at 1pm and go on until the early hours of the morning. Go along, invite your friends, family and celebrate our fabulous city and its diversity with a day of fun, music and laughs. www.exeterpride.co.uk 

Killerton BioBlitz
Saturday, Killerton Estate, Broadclyst, Exeter
Join in a day of wildlife spotting, nature walks and family fun as we try to find 200 species in just 12 hours.  10am-8.30pm. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton/whats-on/killerton-bioblitz

RSPB family friendly nature walk
Saturday, 2pm, RSPB Shop, Darts Farm, Topsham, Exeter
Family friendly walks which showcase the beautiful surrounding farmland and wetlands - a great chance to get out and see some wildlife. The RSPB’s resident expert will be alongside to answer questions and point things out. 2pm-3pm (binoculars available for hire). RSPB members free, non-members £3.
 
Topsham Community Market
Saturday, 8.30am, Matthew’s Hall, Topsham, Exeter
A good mix food stalls, antiques, clothes, jewellery and craft stalls, every Saturday, 8.30am-1pm.

Country and Western Festival
From Saturday, Cofton Country Holidays, Starcross
A bonanza of music and entertainment at Cofton Country Holidayi’s  annual Country and Western Festival. Starting on Saturday and running for seven nights, this highly popular festival has a great line up of  Full details at www.coftonholidays.co.uk

Inside Outside Craft Market
Sunday, 10am, Transit Shed, Exeter Quay
Lots and lots of lovely arts abd crafts, all hand made by local makers. Enjoy the serendipity of our beautiful and historic quayside.  Have a stroll along the riverside and watch the swans and boats drifting by. There will also be face painting and children's activities, wool weaving and spinning demonstrations and live music by two of Exeter's best street musicians - Karl Zumar and Ryn.

Sandy Park Wedding Fair
Sunday, 10.30am, Sandy Park, Exeter
Between 10.30am and 3pm the Exeter Suite will be showcasing an extensive range of local wedding suppliers. Sandy Park's Chiefs Suite will also be set up for a Civil Ceremony and Wedding Breakfast to display our facilities as a wedding venue.  Entry is free for all guests with a complimentary glass of bubbly, canapes and goody bag on arrival.

EXHIBITIONS

Posters from the Past Masters
From Sunday, Brook Gallery, Exeter
Many of the world's leading artists have enjoyed making posters for their exhibitions. These often took the form of original lithographs, printed by some of the great Parisian ateliers. The poster, by nature, is ephemeral and mint copies are rare so Brook Gallery are delighted to exhibit a selection of these striking prints. Open from 8 May  until 7 June, 11am-5.30pm.  http://www.brookgallery.co.uk/

Devon Art Society Spring Exhibition
St Annes Hall, Babbacombe Road, Babbaombe, Torquay
Hundreds of original paintings will go on display at the Devon Art Society´s spring exhibition. There are classical themes covering floral, still-life, figurative and landscape as well as seascape subject matters and some abstracts too.  Visitors are welcome to talk with the artists to share their impressions as many of the artists will be present throughout the exhibition. Open daily 10am - 6pm, until 15 May. Admission free.

Definitely Devon
Friday & Saturday, Boston Tea Party, Honiton
A creative journey from Devon to Australia and back again! Painting the sunny beaches of Perth, Western Australia, or the changeable scenery of Devon? For Devon Artist Network painter Julie Dunster, there is no contest - and she is celebrating her return home with her first solo art exhibition in this country, at the Boston Tea Party in Honiton until 7 May.