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Live Music
Big January Clothes Swap Get rid of all those unwanted Christmas presents for something that you really want to wear. Bring 1-15 items of clothing, shoes or accessories to the big swish, and get ready to swap them. This month's swish is in aid of Cystic Fibrosis and ticket prices include a goody bag from sponsors Bare Minerals makeup. , 2:00pm, £8.50/10 adv.
Jonathan Wilson Dreamy sunset psychedelia and luxurious 60s/70s folk with echoes of Bon Iver, Devendra Banhart and Neil Young. The Old Market, 7:30pm, £12.
Bars and clubs
Concorde 2 Brighton Tattoo Convention - After Show Party. With music from The Drugstore Cowboys, Bad Bad Whiskey, The Meow Meows, Brighton Rumbles DJs, The Hillmans and DJs, burlesque shows and more TBA. 7:00pm, £8 on the door or free with convention wristband. Contact venue for details.
The Globe Hot-Tip Hi-Fi. Reggae, Rocksteady and Ska - classics and rarities - vintage jump selection 9:00pm-1:00am, free.
Comedy
Krater Comedy Club Award winning comedy every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and most Thursdays. Eat, drink, watch and laugh as 3 top stand-ups and one of the best MCs on the comedy circuit entertain you. Featuring Rob Deering, Josh Howie and Jason Patterson (Fri-Sat) with MC Stephen Grant. Komedia, , £11.50/11/6.
The Humble Quest for Universal Genius The Humble Quest for Universal Genius is the live comedy panel show that pits top stand-up comedians against each other for your amusement. Hosted by Mark Allen and aided by his “glamorous” assistant Eli Silverman, the contestants are put through their paces to see if they have what it takes to be considered a true Universal Genius. Battle of comedy royalty: Zoe Lyons v Simon Evans. Komedia, 8:00pm, £9/7.
Events
Homework Club 'Paper Clips' - an award winning documentary film about students in the USA who began a school project to create a monument for the Holocaust victims in Nazi Germany, which then evolved into gaining worldwide attention. Free entry with popcorn included. Suitable for children with an adult. Jubilee Library, 1:00pm, free.
Jubilee Sailing Trust Boat Jumble Kick off 2012 with a marine mad day of new and second hand boating and fishing items from shackles, lines and even boats at bargain prices. As well as discovering nautical treasures, visit established retailers from all over theUKat trade and private stands selling new and second hand items and sharing their knowledge. All proceeds from the day are donated to the Jubilee Sailing Trust, a registered charity that owns and operates Lord Nelson and Tenacious, the only two tall ships in the world designed and built to provide everyone with the thrill and adventure of life at sea regardless of physical ability or previous sailing experience. South of England Showground, 10:00am, £3.50.
Jubilee Sailing Trust Boat Jumble Kick off 2012 with a marine mad day of new and second hand boating and fishing items from shackles, lines and even boats at bargain prices. As well as discovering nautical treasures, visit established retailers from all over theUKat trade and private stands selling new and second hand items and sharing their knowledge. All proceeds from the day are donated to the Jubilee Sailing Trust, a registered charity that owns and operates Lord Nelson and Tenacious, the only two tall ships in the world designed and built to provide everyone with the thrill and adventure of life at sea regardless of physical ability or previous sailing experience. South of England Showground, 10:00am, £3.50.
Language Classes - Spanish Informal Spanish class run by a full accredited tutor The Brunswick, 7:00pm, £5.
New Eyes Talk and Walk Join two artists from the bluemonkeynet curatorial team on a talk and walk around New Eyes, the collection display which they curated. Hear about their experiences of the selection process from an artist’s perspective. Although this is a free event, places are limited so booking is advised. Towner (Eastbourne), 2:00pm, free.