The best club nights to be seen at this weekend.

It's elementary for girls

Big changes have been afoot at Elements over the last few months, with new management coming in and big changes promised to the entertainment policy.

The first big change has come with a new girls' night that runs from 7-9pm in Elements VIP bar, as a prelude to a night in Circo and Elements. Starring comedienne Diva Dolly and a motley crew of strippers, it looks like the ideal start to that hen party or girls' night out.

Running every Saturday night until August, the event is ticket-only, including admission to Elements afterwards.

Tel: 01202 683120

Slinky goes continental

Slinky welcomes another trance king from the continent to the Opera House on May 17 as Mauro Picotto plays a three-hour set for the faithful. Support comes from long-time Slinky resident and jet-setter Tim Lyall.

Cocoshebeen in Room Two continues to pioneer rising stars of drum 'n' bass with a guest appearance from Cause 4 Concern. Residents Orbit, Element and MC Majic complete the magic line-up.

Tel: 01202 399922

Weather in the Gallery

The Gallery Session continue to forge on at Saffire in Ringwood, with the impressively revamped venue the ideal place to host three different rooms of quality sounds.

Ex-Manor resident Paul Sawyer and The Weatherman from 107.6FM The Fire play underground and uplifting trance in the ballroom, Olly Salter, Greg Butler and Jonny B tackle US house and garage in the parlour and Bob Baker plays club classics in the attic.

Tel: 01425 478084

Wideboyz accept Switch

Urban welcomes back a weekly dose of UK garage and R&B on May 17 as special guests Wideboyz headline the venue's weekly Switch night.

Support comes from residents Pencil, Dr Maxwell and MC Trixter.

Tel: 01202 399922