What's on in Plymouth this weekend: March 1, 2, 3

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 Bistro One and can be contacted here.

Metropolitan Opera Live In HD: Parsifal

Metropolitan Opera Live In HD: Parsifal

Times: Mar 2, 5pm

Venue: Vue, Barbican Leisure Centre, Shapters Road

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/

My Perfect Mind

Kathryn Hunter, Paul Hunter and Edward Petherbridge's two-man drama based on Shakespeare's King Lear about an actor who suffers a stroke. Directed by Kathryn Hunter.

Times: See venue's website for times

Venue: Theatre Royal, Royal Parade South

Driving Miss Daisy

Daisy is now considered too old to drive so her son, Boolie, hires black chauffeur Hoke Coleburn. Over time hostility between the pair gives way to a deep and profound friendship. Drama set in the American south during the 1930s, written by Alfred Uhry, and starring Gwen Taylor, Don Warrington and Ian Porter.

Times: See venue's website for times

Venue: Theatre Royal, Royal Parade South

Nightlife

Redhouse

The Plymouth-based three-piece plays blues-rock cover songs.

Times: Mar 1, 9.30pm

Venue: The Junction, 6 Mutley Plain

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: Mar 1, 10pm-4am

Venue: C103, Union Street

5 Mountains Festival

30+ Acts are taking part in a 3 day, 2 venue free festival for charity. Throughout the entire weekend there will be various concerts and events taking place in Plymouth City Centre at The Roundabout and The Voodoo Lounge.

Times: See the 5 Mountains website for times at http://www.5mountains.co.uk/events/

Venue: See the 5 Mountains website for details at http://www.5mountains.co.uk/events/

Saturdays at Revolution

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

Times: Mar 2, phone for times

Venue: Revolution,32 Derrys Cross

Robbie Williams Tribute – Lee Pashley at the Grosvenor G Casino Plymouth

“ He’s the one", a fun, energetic show dedicated to the sheer brilliance that is Robbie Williams, executed with point blank accuracy by the uniquely talented Less Pashley.

Times: Mar 2, 9.30pm

Venue: Grosvenor G Casino, 15 Derrys Cross

The Kicks

Live music of all the greats including T Rex, Rolling Stones, The Doors, Kings of Leon.

Times: Mar 2, phone for times

Venue: Cock n'Bull (formally the Famous Firkin) 2 Adelaide Place, Stonehouse

Souledout

Franz Mac Plymouth’s number soul DJ with supporting artist present, Plymouth’s number one soul night “Souledout" at Plymouth Guildhall Saturday March 2nd, bottle of champagne for best dressed guest. Tickets £10 pp, hot line number 07554 124594 or pay on the night.

Times: Mar 2, 8pm - 2am

Venue: Plymouth Guildhall,Royal Parade

Sing Shack Karaoke

DJ Chris Snell plays pop, dance and R&B, plus karaoke

Times: Mar 3, 7.30pm - 1am

Venue: Walkabout, 5 Union Street

The Mods

Johnny Warman and his band perform music from 1964 to 1971 by The Kinks, The Who and The Small Faces.

Times: Mar 2, 8pm

Venue: Tavistock Wharf, Canal Road,Tavistock.

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

Learn to dance Kizomba

Know as the African Tango, Kizomba is a slow, beautiful dance, suitable for all ages, sizes and fitness levels. Join an absolute beginners clas or have a drink and watch the dancers.

Times: Feb 17, 7pm

Venue: Marina Bar, The Barbican

Zero Dark Thirty

Ballsy CIA officer Maya accepts a posting to Islamabad under Station Chief Joseph Bradley. Over the next eight years, she dedicates her life to every scrap of intelligence which might lead her to Osama bin Laden.

Times: See venue's website for times

Venue: Plymouth Arts Centre, 38 Looe Street

Barbie In The Pink Shoes

Barbie In The Pink Shoes

Times: See venue's website for times

Venue: Vue, Barbican Leisure Centre, Shapters Road

Skyfall

James Bond is reportedly killed in action during a mission in Turkey and his boss, M, writes an obituary with a heavy heart. She loses a list of MI6 assets, compromising undercover agents around the world, and enlists her best man to retrieve the data.

Times: Mar 1, 7.30pm

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

'Variety 4 All' Craft & Therapy Fair

With Mother's Day not far away come along for an alternative buying experience with complementary therapies, crafts, cards and cakes. Free entry.

For more information please contact plymevents@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 07766560240 / 07533189864

Times: Mar 2, 11am - 3pm

Venue: Plymstock Community Centre

PLYMOUTH MARINERS BASEBALL CLUB

Are now recruiting players to play in the newly formed South West Baseball League to either strengthen our 1st team or create a 2nd team. At present we have Plymouth,Torbay ,Exeter & Bristol playing in the league.

Home games and training will be on Sundays at our purpose built diamond in central park ( below the golf pitch & putt)

SPRING TRAINING OFFICIALLY STARTS ON SUNDAY 17th MARCH and everyone is welcome to come along and try-out, no experience is necessary as all players will be trained to the highest level by fully qualified coaches, who are all CRB checked.

Any person age 16yrs and over both male & female who are interested please contact Tug Wilson on 07746 101170

Spring Charity Craft Fair

Little Lemon Crafts would like to invite you all to a day of local craft stalls and a family day out! Proceeds of the day are going to CHD - UK with helps family's with Congenital heart defects. There will be a raffle and other prizes and competitions. Also face painting, hair braiding and glitter tattoos. Come and have a great day!

Times: Mar 2