1st May, Regent Centre	Joe Brown: This year marks Joe’s 50th anniversary year as a professional entertainer and he is undoubtedly one of this country’s best loved, enduring, and most acclaimed musicians. Joe, along with His Bruvvers and newest band membe . . .
3rd May,Regent Centre	Syd Lawrence Orchestra, The “Best Big Band In The Land” directed by Chris Dean, brings you a concert packed with your big band favourites. This hard swinging Orchestra of top young musicians have been setting the musical world aflame since the . . .
4th May Regent Centre	West End & Broadway Songbook 3, This third show in the West End & Broadway Songbook series, follows the two sellout successes in 2006 and 2007. This company of top professional performers from West End shows and national tours alongside students from B . . .
5th May Highcliffe Castle	May Day Fun Day, 11am-4pm, Organsied and run by students at Bournemouth & Poole College
9th May Regent Centre	London Community Gospel Choir, Energetic, inspiring and spirit filled, Europe’s premier Gospel Choir have performed worldwide with some of the industry’s biggest names, including Eric Clapton, Will Young, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Sting and Beverly . .
10th May Regent Centre	An audience with Peter Sallis: Presented in association Clive Conway Celebrity Productions Ltd Peter Sallis is perhaps most famous for his portrayal of Norman Clegg in the hugely popular long running series, "The Last of the Summer Wine". More . . .
Wed 9 - Fri 18	Christchurch Food and Wine Festival A multitude of mouth-watering events in Christchurch’s restaurants, pubs and hotels – from bangers & mash to fine food dining, including themed meals, demonstrations and foodie events
Thurs 10 & Fri 11	Christchurch International Food Market A fabulous two day, open-air market in Christchurch’s traffic-free High Street. With over 100 traders selling quality local, regional and international food and drink, cookery demonstrations by top TV and local chefs, food tasting, children’s educational activities and entertainment… there’s something to suit all palates!
10th, 11th & 17th & 18th May Highcliffe Castle	Yoga Breakfast, 8.30 to 10am, contact Jo for booking and prices, Part of Christchurch Food Festival. Organised by Jo Williams
11th May Regent Centre	The No 1 Show: 70s Special, Number One Productions have created a brand new, blockbuster of a show celebrating No. 1 hits from the sensational Seventies. The No. 1 70s Show is performed by a group of seven fantastic singers and musicians, featurin . . .
14th May Highcliffe Castle	Highcliffe Castle Experience, 7pm, £12.50, with 50p reduction for season ticket holders, Part of Christchurch Food festival. An evening tour showcasing the newly refurbished facilities, including reception drink and cheese & biscuits.
15th May Regent Centre	The Fureys and Davey Arthur: The Fureys & Davey Arthur celebrate their 30th Anniversary with the release of a live DVD and CD. They have tours booked on all continents, where they will bring their music, songs and stories to generations who have en .
16th May Regent Centre	One Night With Elvis, Following his appearance on BBC 1’s The World’s Greatest Elvis and his sell out success at the Regent in September, Lee “Memphis” King is back. This world acclaimed Elvis tribute artist recreates the essence and eras of . . .
17th, Priory	Dorset Police Male Voice Choir.
Thur 24 - 26 (prov)	Christchurch Motor Show Twynham School Playing Field
22nd - Regent Centre 24th May	Music, Myth and Legend, Following last year's successful Olde Tyme Music Hall, BOS Musical Society now takes you on a magical evening with songs from Camelot, Aspects of Love, Into The Woods, Phantom Of The Opera, Evita and many other shows dep . . .