Your essential guide to What's On this weekend (8-10 July)

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (8-10 July).

THEATRE

Comedy at the Park
Friday, 7.30pm, Sandy Park, Exeter
Three top comedians, plus MC Dave Ward - one of comedy's most sought after presenters!  The first comedian of the night will be Javier Jarquin, a half-Chinese, half-Latino Kiwi who promises to deliver a brilliant set every time. Jarquin will be followed by Quincy, aka the Cockney Prince - a bold act that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The evening's headliner is Richard Morton, who is described as possibly Newcastle's finest export since the famous brown ale. Tickets £10 to £15 to include a meal. www.sandypark.co.uk/book 

Ventoux
Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
Ventoux is a restaging of the dramatic battle between Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani in the Tour de France 2000 on Mont Ventoux. Once regarded as the greatest race in the history of cycling, we now know that both Armstrong and Pantani doped during their careers. At the time both were champions in their own right – Pantani winning the Tour de France in 1998, and Armstrong winning in 1999. In 2000 they went head to head on Mont Ventoux. They crossed the line together but their careers spiralled in wildly opposite directions.  Tickets: £12.
https://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/shows/ventoux/

MUSIC

Live music
Friday, various venues, Exeter
Venezia, Exeter Quay: Adam Sweet, 7pm, free.
The Sorry Head, Blackboy Road: Shovelhead, 9pm, free.
John Gandys, Gandy Street: Hot Candy, 9pm.

Tubular Bells for Solo Piano
Saturday, 7.30pm, The Bridge Inn, Topsham
A unique opportunity to hear Mike Oldfield’s classic 1973 instrumental album ‘Tubular Bells’ live when stripped bare of its glockenspiels, organs and ‘two slightly distorted guitars’ then faithfully re-constructed as a solo piano piece.  Exeter-based Dave Sanderson is delighted to be returning to The Bridge with this live project which. Ticket Price: £10. Box office 01392 873862. https://www.facebook.com/thebridgeinntopsham/

The Mocking Birds
Saturday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix
Steve Cradock of Ocean Colour Scene recently mentioned of The Mocking Birds, who currently split their time between London and their native roots of Exeter. The band released their debut single Choose Life back in late 2015 in association with online retailer Atom Retro and are about to announce details of a double A side single for release in July 2016.  Tickets £7 standing. http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/whats-on

Teignmouth Folk Concerts
Saturday, 8pm, The Alice Cross Centre, Bitton Park Road, Teignmouth
Music from Robin Brown & Mark Woodward, Gareth Hedges, Clive Sheard and Dave Jeffries.

Live music
Saturday, various venues, Exeter
The King’s Arms, Cowick Street: Charge! 9pm, free.
Venezia, Exeter Quay: Emily Howard & Band, 7pm, free.
The Sorry Head, Blackboy Road: Trigger Happy, 9.30pm, free.
The Bowling Green, Blackboy Road: Scallywag, 9.30pm, free.
Heart of Oak, Pinhoe: That’ll be the Day, 9pm, free.

Big Fish Little Fish family rave - Exeter 1st Birthday
Sunday, 1.30pm, Exeter Phoenix
Big Fish Little Fish’s first birthday event! Chad Jackson headlines; High Eight and Little My play dance music on the multi-sensory dancefloor. There’ll be yoga, Photo Fun Booth, craft tables, play area, baby chillout space, licensed bar, free transfer tattoos and lots more! Summer of Love is the theme and fancy dress is optional (but encouraged).   1.30pm-4pm Adults £8,  children £8, pre-walking Infants free but ticketed. http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/big-fish-little-fish/

Exeter Children’s Orchestra
Sunday, 7pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
An evening of music provide by Exeter Children’s Orchestra. Tickets £7 (£3) http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/exeter-childrens-orchestra/#sthash.Fy...

Live music
Sunday, various venues
The Strand Inn, Exmouth: Wired, 4.30pm, free
The Bank, Exmouth: The Barefoot Bandit, 3pm, free.
The Point, Exmouth: Just Misbehavin’ 6.30pm, free.
First & Last Inn, Exmouth: Shovelhead, 6.30pm, free.
Bicton Inn, Exmouth: The McReadys, 10pm, free.

EVENTS

Mitsubishi Motors Exeter 7s
Saturday & Sunday, Sandy Park Stadium, Exeter
For the second successive year, the home of top flight rugby in the Westcountry will play host to Rugby Europe’s top 12 countries in the second leg of their Grand Prix Series.   Tickets:  Day pass:  £20 adults, £10 children and students; weekend pass: £30 adults, £15 children and students available at https://ticketing3.exeterchiefs.co.uk - further details at http://exeterchiefs.co.uk

Wild West Real Ale & Cider Festival
Friday & Saturday, Sandy Park, Exeter
The Sandy Park Wild West Real Ale & Cider Festival, in association with Otter Brewery and Heineken, will be running alongside the Mitsubishi Motors Exeter 7s. Tickets for this event can be bought at www.sandypark.co.uk/book. The real ale & cider festival will continue to run all day Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th, a ticket for the Mitsubishi Motors Exeter 7s is required for access on these days. Sevens tickets can be purchased at www.sandypark.co.uk/sevens

City of Exeter Regatta
Saturday, 10am, Exeter Quay
The Regatta at Exeter Quay is a great day out for the family. Parents and youngsters can be inspired by the action and families can also relax in the cafes and bars. The first race is at 10am and racing continues through-out the day ending at 6pm with the mens’ open eight. www.exeter-regatta.co.uk

Topsham Community Market
Saturday, 8.30am, Matthew’s Hall, Topsham, Exeter
A good mix food stalls, antiques, clothes, jewellery and craft stalls, every Saturday, 8.30am-1pm.

43rd Vehicle Gathering
Saturday & Sunday, Powderham Castle, Kenton
Celebrate our motoring hsitory with the Crash Box Club of Devon. For details visit www.historic-vehicle-gathering.info

Willow weaving
Sunday, 10am, Younghayes Community Building, Cranbrook
An introduction to willow weaving with an expert from Windrush Willow. Make fun pieces to take home for your garden. http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2016/willow-...

Fete
Sunday, 11am, Marquee in the Playpark, Chudleigh
Free entry; lucky number programmes 50p. Start at 11am, official opening by Chudleigh Carnival Queen at 12 noon. With something for everyone, including Viking encampment with working forge, Viking battle re -enactment, Jacko Sparro, dog show, dog games, children’s races, ferret racing, stalls, beer, cider, barbecue, teas and lots more!  https://chudfest.co.uk/fete-2/

Ugbrooke House & Gardens Charity Open Day
Sunday, Ugbrooke House, Chudleigh
Explore the beautiful estate and enjoy music from the Big Noise Chorus and Spectrum Music band in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.  Tickets cost £5 for adults and £2 for children aged 5 - 16 years old. Gates open at 11am and the venue closes at 4pm.  https://www.facebook.com/events/1532371557071691/

EXHIBITIONS

Flower Power: Botanical illustrations from India
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter
An exhibition of beautiful early 19th-century illustrations of Indian flora exploring the plants’ usage in traditional Ayurvedic and modern medicine. Part of Naturally Inspired: RAMM’s season of botanicals, gardens and landscapes. The exhibition runs until 11 September. http://www.rammuseum.org.uk

Fashion to dye for
Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter
Killerton's latest exhibition 'Fashion to dye for', will be opening its doors to invite people into the wardrobe to discover how colours, dyes and design shaped fashion history. From a 50's red silk gown (said to have belonged to Princess Margaret), to a 70's blue denim jacket and flares and a young boys red dress - colour can reveal much about the wearer. The collection brings to life how colour can reveal much about the wearer and also looks into the origins, status and function of colour in fashion. The exhibition is open daily until Sunday 30 October. Normal admission fees apply. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton 

THG Open 2016
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell Street, Honiton
The THG Open celebrates the rich and varied talent of artists living in the South West. It is a perfect opportunity to view and purchase work by some of the best established and emerging artists from across the region. It also gives visitors the opportunity to vote for their favourite work in the exhibition to win the Audience Prize this year. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm, the exhibition runs until 27 August.  www.thelmahulbert.com