We proud to host Alchemy of Art second time: Mix of an extraordinary evening of flamenco, paintings, and live instrumental music.

This event, a collaboration between Bailando with Sally and Art by Raquel, explores the profound connections between art and the migration experience, transforming personal journeys into universal stories of resilience, identity, and cultural pride.

Alchemy of Art invites attendees to a celebration of Spanish and Latin American traditions, where art becomes a bridge between personal narratives and collective memory. Experience an immersive journey into the vibrant interplay of culture and creativity.

In the 19th century, a drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become North America's greatest fur trapper by defeating hundreds of beavers.

After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.

Mahin lives alone in Tehran since her husband’s death and her daughter’s departure for Europe, until an afternoon tea with friends leads her to break her solitary routine and revitalize her love life.

Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life.

The opportunity for the local Djs to come along do 30min sets. Any music style welcome. Please email us for book a slot.

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Welcome to our new independently run film club. This club runs once a month. Come and see some of the best cinema that celebrates LGBTQ+ artists and writers. We will blend a range of films that underscore the history of telling these stories and want to share them with everyone in our community who is interested. Please note: The doors open at 7:00pm, film starts at 7:30pm

We are thrilled to host the groundbreaking Sub-Bar Show from April 25-26-27, 2025—a revolutionary audiovisual experience designed to be felt, not just heard. This 90-minute, immersive performance blends music, research, and storytelling to transform spaces into pulsating pressure rooms, creating a sensory-rich world for both Deaf and hearing audiences.

Tea party and film together! We will bring you a nostalgic film to share with your family. SEND families most welcome.

In 1933 New York, an overly ambitious movie producer coerces his cast and hired ship crew to travel to mysterious Skull Island, where they encounter Kong, a giant ape who is immediately smitten with the leading lady.

In 1930s Paris, Madeleine, a pretty, young, penniless, and talentless actress, is accused of murdering a famous producer. Helped by her best friend, Pauline, a young, unemployed lawyer, she is acquitted on the grounds of self-defense. A new life of fame and success begins, until the truth comes out.

Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

With searing insight that shines light in dark corners, EATING OUR WAY TO EXTINCTION is a compelling feature documentary that opens the lid on the elephant in the room no one wants to talk about. Confronting and entertaining, this documentary allows audiences to question their everyday choices, industry leaders and governments. Featuring a wealth of world-renowned contributors including Sir Richard Branson and Tony Robbins, it has a message of hope that will empower audiences.

●        7pm   The Birdwatchers (2024)  (13.40min)

What does it mean to be a birdwatcher? Why is access to nature important? What makes someone get up at 3 a.m. to go birdwatching in the pouring rain? Best Documentary and Audience Choice Award at Starling Film Festival, Environmental Awareness Award at Greenwich Film Festival, and the Environmental Narrative Award at Novella Film Festival.  

Guest speaker Catharine Gale From Hampshire Swifts

●        7.45pm   Local is the new Global (15min)

. This film looks at what different cities and regions- from Amsterdam to Southampton to Cornwall- are doing to keep the money in their local economy whilst protecting the environment. A speaker and Q&A session will follow the film.

This subversive documentary unpacks the tricks brands use to keep their customers consuming — and the real impact they have on our lives and the world. Pulls back the curtain on the world's top brands, exposing the hidden tactics and covert strategies used to keep all of us locked in an endless cycle of buying, no matter the cost. Free Entry

Stay for a post-film discussion led by Portsmouth Greenpeace.

For centuries, indigenous people have lived sustainably while resisting invaders on South Africa's Wild Coast. In this documentary about a David and Goliath court-case struggle against Shell, these communities succeeded in halting oil and gas exploration, winning ongoing protection for their ocean and culture.

Composting the apocalypse: climate change and what to do about i.t When did scientists discover that burning coal causes global warming? What’s the best and worst foods you can eat- in terms of impact on the natural world? How can we stay positive in the face of this enormous challenge? This interactive two hour workshop by Portsmouth Climate Action will answer these questions alongside giving you an in-depth understanding of climate breakdown and how you can help avert it. (donation: £5 per person)