What's on in Plymouth this weekend: Feb 8, 9, 10

As always, there are plenty of things to do in and around Plymouth this weekend. Thisisplymouth.co.uk gives you a choice selection of events you can enjoy including nights out with friends and days spent with the family.

Arts, Culture and food

Stephen Barrett is A Chef in Your Kitchen

Plymouth-based Restaurateur, Wine and Food Writer Stephen Barrett is A Chef in Your Kitchen. A customised service newly-created for professional events or for family and friends - office or function - Please enquire at the first instant for professional advice - Wines and Wine Tasting can be supplied for considered events.

Times: Times arranged per agreement

Venue: Venue arranged per agreement. Stephen Barrett runs the restaurant

Dirty Dancing

A musical adaptation of the cult 1980s film about Frances "Baby" Houseman, who falls in love with a dance teacher during a family summer holiday. Written by Eleanor Bergenstein.

Times: See venue's website for times

Venue: Theatre Royal, Royal Parade South

Calendar Girls: Tamaritans Theatre Company

The Tamaritans Theatre Company, the premier amateur theatre company of Plymouth, are back with theatre in the buff. The play, and the successful film before it, is based on the true story of a group of Yorkshire Women's Institute members who produced a nude calendar to raise money for Leukaemia Research.

Times: See venue's website for times

Venue: Theatre Royal, Royal Parade South

Art2day 5

The standard of Plymouth’s students artwork continues to amaze. come together to produce this varied and high-quality exhibition of work. The support of audiences over the past four years confirms the popularity of this eclectic exhibition.

It is also an excellent platform for budding artists to showcase their creativity and hard work.

Times: See venue's website for times

Venue: Peninsula Arts Centre, Plymouth University Drake Circus

The Boys are Back in Town

A season of dance performances from a vibrant collection of male choreographers, including an electrifying package of workshops/education packages and cmmissions. The season kicks off with Theo Clinkard at the Barbican Theatre on the 8 February and includes Attik's community platform at the Goschen Centre, Jonathon Burrows at the Roland Levinsky Theatre, Company Chameleon and Rationale at Barbican Theatre. Bringing the season to an end, Hofesh Shechter Company will be at the Theatre Royal on 26/27 March.

Times: For times see: http://www.plymouthdance.org.uk/

Venues: For venues see: http://www.plymouthdance.org.uk/

Ula Darjerling: Dark Materialism

Sculptural works and an installation by the London-based artist, exploring notions of negative space and formlessness, inspired by primordial chaos and the building blocks of living matter.

Times: See venue's website for times

Venue: Plymouth Arts Centre, 38 Looe Street

Valentine Concert

At the Church of the Ascension, Crownhill.

Vivaldi, Faure, Handel, Mozart will be on a programme presented by talented singers and musicians to help raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care 'Kilimanjaro Challenge'

Times:Feb 9, 7.30pm

Venue: Church of the Ascension, Crownhill

Richard Thomas - 'The Strangest Thankyou' Book Launch

Richard does the Plymouth round of his series of book launch events for his debut poetry collection, out now via Cultured Llama.

'This is a young man's poetry, exploratory, questioning, concerned with the truth even when apparently far off on a piece of fantasy.' - James Turner, author of Forgeries

'He’s innovative and experimental, bold and witty, a modern poet who carries his learning lightly and often spins it rhythmically around his head with the excitement of a genuine myth-maker...' - John Daniel, author of Skinning the Bull (Oversteps)

Times: Feb 9, 7pm

Venue: The Last Shop Standing, Bretonside

Nightlife

Fridays at View 2

DJ Ryan Platts spins soulful R&B, funk, house and club tracks downstairs. With DJ Apache playing R&B, house and funk upstairs.

Times: Feb 8, phone for times

Venue: View 2, Vauxhall Quay

Borderline

In room one, rock, alternative and punk courtesy of DJ Konrad, DJs Synn and Aides spin metal in room two and DJs Lavis and Nobes play drum'n'bass, indie, old skool and cheese in room three.

Times: Feb 8, 10pm-4am

Venue: C103, Union Street

Free Cuba party

Latin, salsa, merengue and bachata tunes courtesy of resident DJs.

Times: Feb 9, 10pm - 1am

Venue: Barbican Theatre Castle Street

Nine Lives

The Liverpool-based five-piece band performs indie and pop covers

Times: Feb 8, 9.15pm – 11.30pm

Venue: The Junction, 6 Mutley Plain

Feed the Rhino, The Marmozets

The five-piece from Kent plays agressic, guitar-driven hardcore punk-rock in support of the album Burning Sons.

Times: Feb 8, 8pm

Venue: The White Rabbit, Unit 14 Bretonside Coach Dept.

Saturdays at Revolution

DJ Ewan spins chart and pop, while DJ Snake plays R&B in the Bar.

Times: Feb 9, phone for times

Venue: Revolution,32 Derrys Cross

Andrew James: Phil Collins Tribute

Andrew James performs the hits of Phil Collins.

Times: Feb 9, phone for times

Venue: Matchroom Suite, Newham Road

Days out and cinema

Curious About Plymouth

Have fun discovering Plymouth with two self-guided, treasure hunt style walks. Find answers to clues and match pictures whilst reading stories about this fabulous maritime city – you’re guaranteed to spot things you’ve never noticed before.

Times: See http://www.curiousabout.co.uk for times

Venue: See http://www.curiousabout.co.uk for details

Friday Afternoon Tea Dance

Friday afternoon tea dance in Callington

Times: Feb 8, 2pm – 5pm

Venue: Callington Arts Venue, Town Hall, New Road

Slippery Snakes

Art activities including making puppets and lanterns to mark the beginning of the Chinese New Year.

Times: Feb 9, 11am-12noon, 1.30pm-2.30pm, 3pm-4pm, children must be accompanied.

Venue: Plymouth City Museum And Art Gallery Drake Circus

The Impossible

Henry and Maria arrive in the tropical paradise of Thailand with their three sons, Lucas, Thomas and Simon. A devastating tsunami tears apart the family, forcing both parents to embark on a harrowing journey of discovery amidst the devastation.

Times: See venue's website for times

Venue: Plymouth Arts Centre, 38 Looe Street

Wreck-It Ralph

A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives.

Times: See venue's website for times

Venue: Vue, Barbican Leisure Centre, Shapters Road