10 Things going on in Portsmouth

Author Adam Carew will be bringing ghoulish local tales from his best-selling book – from the sinister top-hatted horse rider near Whitehill to the Watcher in the Woods on the Bordon Inclosure – to a free talk at Emsworth Library tonight at 7.30pm.
Adam will also be signing copies of his book, which will be for sale at the discounted price of £10.
Book your free place now on 0845 603 5631.

Starring internationally acclaimed sopranos Olga Perrier and Ecaterina Danu, Ellen Kent’s production of La Bohème is traditionally staged at the Kings Theatre, Southsea and features beautiful sets and costumes.
If you’ve ever wanted to see an opera but haven’t found the right opportunity, come along to the show on Sunday at 7.30pm when your friend or relative buys a full price ticket.
Tickets start at £22.50, and simply quote ‘OPERAINTRO’ when booking online, over the phone or in person at the Kings box office.
Visit kingsportsmouth.co.uk or call (023) 9282 8282.

Portsmouth punks Senator are reuniting for the first time in six years in the name of charity.
Along with Group of Man and Hack Job, they will be playing at The Edge of The Wedge in Southsea on Tuesday, February 28 in aid of The Rowans Hospice.
There will be a raffle with dozens of prizes including donations from Southsea Tattoo Co., Washed Out Festival and numerous bands.
Doors open 7.30pm, tickets £4.

With his uncanny resemblance to, and ability to replicate the sound of Roy Orbison, Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading tributes to the legendary singer.
Steele brings The Roy Orbison Story to The Kings Theatre in Southsea as part of its 10th anniversary tour on Thursday, March 2 at 7.30pm.
Tickets cost £22.
Go to kingsportsmouth.co.uk

'I, Claude Monet' is a fresh new look at one of the most influential artists of all time – through his own words in letters and other private writings.
Director Phil Grabsky will be introducing his documentary at a special screening hosted by Chichester Cinema on Saturday, before a Q&A session directly afterwards.
Seats for this screening, which starts at 4pm are being booked up fast, book now at chichestercinema.org.

Eighty-three-year old Lorna Barton is putting on her first art exhibition.
The exhibition, entitled Essence, also features the work of Ruth Collins.
Lorna studied at Portsmouth Art College in the 1950s, but never graduated, instead following a career in nursing.
It takes place from today until Thursday, March 2 at Art Space in Brougham Road, Portsmouth.

Self-taught artist Nic Cowper is debuting his next show, New Work: South Downs Sketchbook, on Monday at Chichester’s Oxmarket Centre of Arts.
Nic will be selling some of his elegant small paintings and mounted sketches at the showcase of his development work leading to April’s Emsworth Arts Trail.
The show runs until March 10. Visit nic-cowper.co.uk.show

Head to The Ashcroft Arts Centre in Fareham on Thursday, March 2 from 7.30pm, for a night of music and film in the company of American duo, The Grahams.
The evening will open with a short film, The Grahams Rattle the Hocks.
After the film, the band will play songs from their critically acclaimed album Glory Bound and Rattle The Hocks, which was inspired by their adventures and experiences.
Go to hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk

There’s still a chance to grab the last remaining tickets to see father and son, Chip and Chesney Hawkes perform together at The Spring Arts Centre in Havant tomorrow night.
With Chip’s time in The Tremeloes, and Chesney’s own pop stardom, the evening will include a Q&A session as well as their best-loved songs.
Tickets cost £20. Go to thespring.co.uk

Portsmouth Vegan Festival comes to Portsmouth Guildhall tomorrow, from 11am to 5pm, £3 entry on the door.
There will be 100 stalls including Wild Thyme (pictured), cooked and raw foods, pies, cakes, chocolates, sandwiches and salads, demonstrations and talks, and much more.