The Dandelion Daily

A new physical workshop in Kemptown is inviting locals to explore non-verbal communication and movement. Brighton Extended Embodied Play-Fight takes place at Humankind Hot on Somerset Street, offering an extended session of wrestling and connection games. Open to people of all genders, sexualities and physical abilities, the workshop guides participants through warm-ups, safety rules, techniques, and personal boundaries before any sparring begins.

Inside the circle, two to four people can challenge each other to two-minute play fights, with strict protocols in place—such as keeping at least one knee on the ground and avoiding any contact above the neck. Spectators and participants can pause or stop the action at any time to ensure everyone stays comfortable. The session wraps up with an open jam, giving people space to continue play fighting, massage, cuddle, or simply socialise.

Local dancers and health-conscious residents have a varied mix of gatherings to look forward to around the city and nearby countryside. In Kemptown, Drop The Ego : Sober Rave takes over the WaterBear music bar on Manchester Street. Aimed at people of all ages, cultures, and identities who want to dance without alcohol or mind-altering substances, the event features underground club sounds downstairs with DJs Anna-Lisa and Gosia, alongside an upstairs sober bar and social space.

Just outside town, Ecstatic Dance ~ Autumn Series~ welcomes dancers of all bodies and experience levels to Barcombe Village Hall. Facilitated by DJ Estavia, the evening offers freeform movement across a wooden floor with countryside views, moving from a relaxing warm-up to high-energy dance and a closing circle. Meanwhile, at the BMECP centre on Fleet Street in Brighton, Men, Mushrooms, Maca & More provides an informal space for men, including trans men, to talk honestly about wellbeing. Host Oli Genn-Bash will lead discussions on sleep, stress, and the health benefits of native UK fungi alongside traditional herbal medicines.