Beecroft Summer Fete 2013

The Hilly Fields Midsummer Fayre 2013

Traditionally, the Hilly Fields Fayre falls on the worst day of summer, but given the Bizarro weather we've been enjoying, perhaps this will be its finest year.

The Brockley Open Studios weekend – July 6-8

Satvinda Bahra, Manor AvenueThe fantastic Brockley Open Studios weekend returns for the 21st year. Artists open up their homes and studios from July 6th until July 8th.This year there will be 42 local artists showcasing their work.  If you haven't been before - go. If you have, then you don't need to be told.

Twinkle Park – Sounds in the Park today

Grateful to the Deptford Dame, who alerted us to this star in our firmament:‘Sounds in the Park’ is presented by Twinkle Park Trust and Friends in partnership with Parksfest 2013, a series of free events organised by Friends of Greenwich Parks and supported by the Royal Borough of Greenwich.This Summer Festival will take place in ...

The Gantry’s First Birthday Party

It's The Gantry's first birthday party tonight. John writes:The owners, Tom, Ali, Kate and Jamie will be arriving at 7pm. Come down and wish them happy birthday with some cocktails and food specials, cake and cards - served by two of Brockley's hottest barmen, to keep you entertained!

Pop-up dining in Hilly Fields

Pop-up dining experience of the day is brought to you by Ali, who writes:On Saturday 15th June the Deptford Diners (a group of SE4 and SE8 cooks and foodies) are hosting a pop-up supper in the gorgeous surroundings of the Hilly Fields Café (Pistachios in the Park). The three-course set menu includes a welcome glass ...

First Fridays at The Orchard

Ed from The Orchard writes:First Fridays are a new regular event. They're relaxed nights with a local dj playing chilled tunes, taking place every first Friday of the month, 10pm til 2am.It sees The Orchard become a true bar, as the kitchen closes at the normal time of 10pm, allowing the drinkers plenty of space to ...

Brockley Supper Club, June 15th

Pop-up restaurateurs Sophie and Julie write:Another EatMeet TREAT is on the cards - we are hosting a supper club at 7pm on Saturday 15th June at the lovely Julie's lovely house in Brockley.Suggested donation - a meagre £25 for a welcoming cocktail and three course feast. If your taste buds are up for another food ...

The Dancing Plague of 1518

A performance piece by Nicholas McArthur and Robert Molloy Vaughan An event curated by Franco La Russa and Annie Jael Kwan Event night: Tuesday 4th June 8pm - 11pm (Admission free) For the closing party of the exhibition Grace Before Meat by Espira, we are pleased to present a live performance work by artists Nicholas ...

The Magic Theatre returns to the Rivoli for filthy swing

The Magic Theatre team write:On Saturday 22nd June (8pm-1am), free-range dressing up at a shindig for a low-attitude mixed crowd of all romantic persuasions and gender identities returns to the magnificent Rivoli Ballroom. Featuring those ‘fine purveyors of filthy swing’, The Top Shelf Band, hosted by the King of Cabaret, Mr. Paul Martin and DJ ...