Seagull Recommends 02/09

Hello and welcome back to Seagull Recommends! This week we've got skateboard deck design workshops, a talk on narcissism, a Georgian walking tour of Brighton, and more.

If you come across anything coming up in the city that you think we should know about, let us know!

🎶Gigs: Every first and third Monday, some very talented musicians gather at The Fiddler's Elbow for a traditional Irish music session, music generally starts around 8pm and goes until late, free entry; This Thursday, The Sound of Musicals returns to Ironworks Studios, with live performances covering everything from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Andrew Lloyd Webber (tickets); also this Thursday is Palehound at Green Door Store, touring their latest album Eye On The Bat, very raw, emotional rock, our editor really really wants to go to it so if anyone wants to get tickets with her let her know (tickets).

🎭Theatre: From Saturday until Wednesday, Stan's Cafe Theatre Company will transform the Corn Exchange with its installation-cum-performance of Of All the People in the World.  Stan’s Cafe convert human population statistics into a landscape of labelled rice piles in which one grain is equal to one person. It's pay as you feel, no pre-booking necessary.

🤔Quiz: R-Bar is bringing back its weekly pub quiz every Monday at 8pm, cash prizes available, costs £2 per person, bonus prizes for best team name and caption competitions (email to book).

🎙️Talk: Dr Madoka Kumashiro, a personality and social psychologist, is doing a talk at the Brighthelm Centre on Wednesday called The Science of Narcissism. It's described as 'an illuminating talk exploring narcissism, why we seem to be initially drawn to narcissists, and why relationships with narcissists are often problematic' (tickets).

🚶‍♀️Walking tour: Brighton as it is: 1831, the Georgian historical walk, is this Sunday. Led by a knowledgeable guide who will transport you back in time to the year 1831, you'll discover the city's rich history and fascinating stories. Your guide will be in character throughout the tour, giving you an authentic taste of life in 1831. The guided walks will commence from The South India Gate, outside the entrance to The Royal Pavilion, and runs from 2pm to 3:30pm (free tickets).

🎨Design workshop: BYC Skatepark Brighton is holding a free board design workshop on Wednesday. If you're aged 13 to 19, from 4pm to 7pm you have the chance to go and create your own board graphic with help from artist Sinna One. Your deck will be printed up and displayed at October’s B.fest, after which you’ll be able to take it home! Workshops are at 94 Gloucester Road, get in touch with the organisers to take part.

🛍️Market: Brighton Open Market's vegan market returns this Saturday! From 10am to 5pm, you can find plant-based food, gifts, crafts, beauty and more; also on Saturday is Paper Daisy Brighton Makers Market, with makers, artists and small batch producers selling goods in Jubilee Square from 11am to 5pm.

🍱Food and drink: Co-founders Adam and CM went to work at Black Mocha:

Black Mocha was very nice. I had their iced blueberry matcha and it was absolutely delicious. Blueberry matcha is always a winner but this one was particularly piquant. In the 'interesting and exciting especially because of being mysterious' sense, not sharp or spicy.

CM used to love the eponymous black mocha, but now she's on ADHD meds she thinks it might give her a heart attack. Still good though.