• Butterfly Ball, Congregational Church, High Street, Wivenhoe, Sunday, 7.30pm to 11pm. Free. 07540 931683.

ROCKIN' Reverand, Justin Lunniss is organising a special gig this weekend to promote his church as a community venue.

Before he was ordained as a priest Justin spent 30 years in the music industry as a guitarist, vocalist, tutor and musical director and now he has various projects in mind to promote the church.

First up is this ball which will include performances by the likes of Matt Selley, The Unimpatients, Emily White, Coyote, Tim Whitnell, Positively Dylan, Shane Diggens, Drift and of course Rev Justin Lunniss and his band.

IT'S your last chance to hail the local ale at one of the most popular events to take place at the arts centre throughout the year. As well as the beer, cider and perries, there's also live music tomorrow courtesy of Cold Norton and their own brand of own brand of Americana Blues.

  • The Graduate, Headgate Theatre, Chapel Street North, Colchester, until tomorrow, 7.30pm and 2.30pm (Tomorrow), £12, £10 concessions. 01206 366000.

ANOTHER great production by the Suffolk-based Paper Lantern taking the classic film and the book it's based to create a cool, cutting-edge show full of Sixties style.

  • Colchester Operatic Society: Jekyll and Hyde, Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, until tomorrow 7.30pm and 2.30pm (Saturdays). 01206 573948.

THE society brings to a close another musical gem as once again the troupe shows why they are one of the best in the area. Cracking solo performances, an ensemble at the top of their game and a rather sumptuous set make for another must see show.

  • Colchester Trades Union Council and Stand Up to Racism Group Holocaust Memorial Day, Firstsite Art Gallery, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, Sunday, 12pm to 4.30pm. Free. 01206 577067.

AS Holocaust Memorial Week ends, the focus turns away from Essex University into the town itself with an afternoon of reflection, talks, music and friendship.