Every Thursday, we bring you our top picks of events happening near you over the coming weekend.

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Fish and Chip Quiz Night at Maldon Town Hall: Friday June 17, at 7pm

• To raise money for Maldon Carnival.
• Raffle and bar available.
• Tickets cost just £10, and they include food.
• To purchase tickets, call 07929 857 723 or send an email.

Soultasia in Promenade Park, Maldon: Friday June 17, from 4.30-10.30pm

• This weekend's Prom Park events will kick off with this mini-festival, featuring performances by soul stars Shalamar, Billy Ocean, The Real Thing and Sister Sledge.
• For more information, and to buy tickets, visit the website.

Maldon Ghost Walk, meeting outside All Saints' Church, Maldon: Saturday June 18, from 7pm

• Come on down to Maldon town for tales of murder and mischief in the night.
• £8 adults, £4 16s and under, and FREE for under 5s.
• Family tickets (2 adults, 2 16s and under): £20
• Visit the Facebook page for more information.

Burnham Art Trail at Burnham Museum (+ elsewhere): Saturday 18 - Sunday 26 June

• Forty artists from around the Maldon and Burnham area display their work at thirty two venues in Burnham-on-Crouch.
• The Museum 'Hub' (Coronation Road, CM0 8AS) features four artists plus a 'Taster' Wall with a piece from every artist, 'Secret Postcards' and unframed work and cards, to browse or buy.
• Art on the Quay is back on Sundays 19 and 26, 11am to 5pm.
• Click here for more information.

Fantasia in Promenade Park, Maldon: Saturday June 18, from 3-10.30pm

• Musical superstars The Jacksons and Wet Wet Wet will perform live as part of seven hours of music and entertainment.
• They will be supported by ABBA tribute 'Bjorn Again', Mis-Teeq's Sabrina Washington, X Factor winner Matt Cardle, and ITV's 'Star Struck' finalist Rob Lea, who will perform with his Queen tribute band 'Majesty'.
• Funky Voices, a 70-strong choir who recently performed with Erasure, will open.
• Click here for more information, or visit the website to purchase tickets.

Blackwater Country Show in Chigborough Road, Heybridge: Sunday June 19, from 10am

• Throughout the day, there will be entertainment and displays in the Main Ring.
• Explore the showground to find skilled craftsmen, local producers, unique exhibits, children's activities, heavy horses and many other interests.
• Dogs are welcome - enter your pooch into the dog show to be in with a chance of winning a rosette.

If you know of any more local events happening soon, get in touch or submit them via the 'Nub It' button in our What's On section.