The Guide: weekend things to do

A few suggestions to help you plan your weekend (6 - 8 November 2009)

The Guide: Fireworks special

Arts and Culture

Kahani Sapnon Ki

Kahani Sapnon Ki is set at a turning point in Indian history

Set in India in the early 1940s, Kahani Sapnon Ki (Our Dream Story) tells the inspiring story of three young people determined to follow their dreams. Parvati wants to become a respected story teller, Pavan yearns to be a pilot and Pushpa seems born to be a dancer.

The play follows their exhilarating journey at a time of upheaval in world and Indian history - reality strikes when World War II breaks out in Asia, Singapore falls and the Japanese threaten eastern India.

Venue: Nuffield Theatre, University Road, Southampton SO17 1TR
Date: Saturday, 7 November 2009
Price: Tickets from £10

For more information, visit the Nuffield Theatre webpage

Outdoors

Focus on fungi

How to tell the differences between different types of fungi

Learn how to identify fungi on this field trip on the Beaulieu Estate in the New Forest. There will also be a display of collected and named specimens. Plus, a look at the importance of fungi in the natural world.

The course is run by Phil Budd, chairman of the Southampton Natural History Society and a fungi expert.

Venue: Out of Town Centre, Beaulieu
Date: 7 November 2009
Price: Adult £25
Contact: 01590 612401

For more information, visit the Countryside Education Trust website

Get involved

Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance services are being held around the south

There are special commemorative events and services taking place throughout the country to remember those how have lost their lives in past and current conflicts. Click below for a selection of Remembrance Sunday events in Hampshire.

Southampton

Portsmouth

Fareham

Gosport

The New Forest

In addition, the D-Day Museum in Southsea is offering free admission to encourage the public to remember those who died during the liberation of Europe during World War II - and particularly those lost on D-Day itself, 6 June 1944.

Music

Sandown Carnival

They will be carnival spirit on the streets of Sandown

Sandown Carnival & Celebrations includes a magical parade featuring, lanterns, costumes, floats and bands parading through the town's streets, all lit with thousands of colourful lights.

Entertainment starts at 1800 when local band 14 Inch Remotes play on the Esplanade.

The parade assembles at Grafton St, and moves off at 1830 accompanied by samba music. Also, catch the Fire Show on the beach opposite The Carlton Hotel with Ryde Extreme Performers.

The parade finishes at the pier with music and food and culminates in a spectacular firework finale from the pier at 2000.

Venue: Sandown
Date: 7 November 2009
Price: Free
Contact: 01983 402334

For more information, visit the Sandown Carnival website

The BBC is not responsible for the content or quality of these events. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, the BBC takes no responsibility for cancelled or altered events - please check with organisers/official websites before attending.