What's on in Plymouth this weekend: Jan 18, 19, 20

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

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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 Art Gallery, Plymouth University, Drake Circus

Dick Whittington

Back by popular demand, veteran pantomime dame Christopher Biggins takes on the role of Sarah the cook alongside Basil Brush and Hilary O'Neil in this adaptation of the rags to riches tale.

Times: See venue's website for times

Venue: Theatre Royal, Royal Parade South

The Lipsinkers

London's East End finest, The LipSinkers, bring the noble art of lip-synching and the chaos of 21st century camp cabaret together in a drag act of disturbing brilliance. Watch one of the Capital's finest cabaret acts shimmy their way through a freaky pop line-up in hilarious, twisted style. Think Pan's People having a boozy party with Madonna in Primark and come shake off those January blues.

Times: See venue's website for times

Venue: Barbican Theatre, Castle Street

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

Metropolitan Opera Live In HD: Maria Stuarda

Metropolitan Opera Live In HD: Maria Stuarda

Times: Jan 19, 6pm

Venue: Vue, Barbican Leisure Centre, Shapters Road

Emperor String Quartet

The quartet performs a programme of classical works.

Times: Jan 19, 7.30pm

Venue: Plymouth University, Drake Circus

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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: Jan 18, 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: Jan 18, 10pm-4am

Venue: C103, Union Street

Paul Carrack

The Sheffield-born singer-songwriter and veteran guitarist, best known as a musician as part of Ace, Roxy Music and Squeeze, performs pop-rock.

Times: Jan 18, 7.30pm

Venue: Plymouth Pavilions, Millbay Road.

Caravan

The veteran Canterbury scene band, led by singer and guitarist Pye Hastings, performs prog rock and psychedelia.

Times: Jan 18, 8pm

Venue: Tavistock Wharf, Canal Road, Tavistock

Saturdays at Revolution

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

Times: Jan 19, phone for times

Venue: Revolution,32 Derrys Cross

Reg Meuross, Jess Vincent

Acoustica from the veteran indie-folk singer-songwriter

Times: Jan 19, 7.30pm

Venue: The Watermark,Ivybridge Library, Erme Court Leonards Road

Plymouth Comedy Club presents...

On Saturday, 19 January, 2013 Plymouth Comedy Club brings you an evening of entertainment starring; New Zealand comic Sully O'Sullivan, Ruth E Cockburn who will bring a spot of glamour to the night and Andrew Watts, one of the most talked-about new acts on the Comedy Circuit. The compare for the evening will be Chris Brooker.

Times: Jan 19, 8pm

Venue: Derriford Health and Leisure Centre

Days out and cinema

Dance the morris

Wreckers Border Morris are running a free Absolute Beginners session at St Dominic Village Hall on 19 January 2013. We are a mixed sex side, and dance in black and gold tatters. If you've ever fancied having a go in private then come along for a bit of fun, tick it off your bucket list and walk away, then again you might want to try it again.

Times: Jan 19.

Venue: St Dominic Village Hall

Les Miserables

Convict Jean Valjean is granted parole and reinvents himself as a revered factory owner. He agrees to take care of a worker's illegitimate daughter but wily Inspector Javert is hot on Valjean's heels.

Times: See venue's website for times

Venue: Vue, Barbican Leisure Centre, Shapters Road

Sightseers

Tina accompanies her nerdy boyfriend Chris on a caravanning holiday. As the couples tours the windswept countryside, Chris deals out rough justice to passers-by who dare to be rude or inconsiderate.

Times: See venue's website for times

Venue: Plymouth Arts Centre, 38 Looe Street

Gangster Squad

Police chief Bill Parker asks one of his best men, Sergeant John O'Mara, to establish a covert team of officers, who are willing to break the law in order to crush hoodlum Mickey Cohen and his henchmen.

Times: See venue's website for times

Venue: Reel, Derrys Cross