What's On Peckham

Glows 3Peace + Gentle Stranger + Great Dad + Suitman Jungle. Artists performing: Glows.: Tickets avaiable.

We are holding a blood donation session at Church of God of Prophecy, Kitto Rd. London SE14 5TN on Tuesday 8th May & have donors available between 1pm & 5.15pm. To make an appointment please download our app NHSGIVEBLOOD, visit us online at www.blood.co.uk or call us on 0300 123 23 23.

A collection of Specialist Nurseries offering a range of Alpines, Climbers, Bulbs, Succulents, Herbs & Unusual Perennials, plus Trees and Shrubs, and cut flowers. Private Gardens are also opening on that day in the morning. A Plant Doctor will also be in attendence to deal with all your garden and plant enquiries.

“Dragons come when you least expect it. You turn round…and they’re there.” Lots of people get them; bad dreams, swirly tummy, feeling prickly. And sometimes they make you feel alone. So, what can a young child with a bad case of the dragons do?

An evening of captivating world music and inspiring talks, in support of wildlife conservation, with a special focus on birds. Vocal ensemble Peregrina EnChantica will perform an original song-cycle, created by composer Zory Burner, dedicated and inspired by birds and nature.

Syd’s favourite person in the whole wide world is Grandad.   And Grandad’s favourite person is Syd.

A dark, winding fable for monster lovers young and old. Beneath an ancient priory a hideous monster awakens... Two muddle-headed storytellers use breath-taking puppetry, boisterous and beautiful live music, and general tomfoolery to create this dark, winding fable for monster lovers young and old.  

“Dragons come when you least expect it. You turn round…and they’re there.” Lots of people get them; bad dreams, swirly tummy, feeling prickly. And sometimes they make you feel alone. So, what can a young child with a bad case of the dragons do?

Community Open Day - featuring a variety of musicians, including steelpans and local choirs, plus refreshments will be available. We will have activities for children too. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Do drop in for as long as you like and explore St. John’s.

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.

A British mother is arrested whilst visiting family overseas with her baby daughter. A family of political refugees are moving to Australia to start a new life.

This new exhibition explores Tower Bridge’s historic connection to Bridge House Estates, the ancient institution that finances Tower Bridge and four other central London bridges.

Spectacular show for toddlers returns in 2017. Bring your toddler along to a sound and light show in which they are the participants.

A sensory show with captivating images and intriguing sounds that will keep your little ones rapt. Ages strictly 6-18 months. From the makers of Scrunch and Seesaw, this brand new show is a great first trip to theatre for the really young. Time for a walk, better wrap up warm. Poppers, buttons, zips.

For King & Country offers audiences a chance to immerse themselves in this gaming style experience where decisions taken in the bunker will shape the course of history!

The VR Concept Ltd - the world’s first provider of in-Pub virtual reality arcades - has announced the launch of its 4th successive location at the GameBoxx Arena located in Lost Rivers Elephant, on Thursday 29th March 2018. London’s first and only 4-player pubVR experience is here!

COMPLIANCE TECHNOLOGIES: FATCA AND THE OECD CRS 19TH AND 20TH APRIL 2018, LONDON, UK

SECURITIES FINANCING TRANSACTION REGULATION 26TH APRIL 2018, LONDON, UK

This two day intermediate to advanced training course will provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of the new United States Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) requirements, by combining theory with practice and by incorporating interactive learning elements.

MIFID II: STRATEGIC COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGE 27TH APRIL 2018, LONDON, UK

On Sunday 29th April 1,500 children will challenge themselves to complete a 2.62 mile sponsored run around Royal Greenwich Park. All funds raised will help support the work of the Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice. There is a £7.

Borough Market is showcasing both the English and International heritage of Saint George, with a family-friendly day filled with food, music, storytelling and theatre to celebrate the Turkish born Roman soldier’s influence around the world.

The London Concertante are delighted to return to Southwark Cathedral in 2018 as part of their 2018 Four Seasons UK tour! Headlined by Vivaldi’s eternal masterpieces, the ensemble present an accompanying programme bursting with classical treats and hidden gems.

Location South Quay Plaza, 189 Marsh Wall, London, E14 9SR Dates 18th Apr – 22nd Apr 2018 Our Viewpoint exhibition showcases images from photographers that illustrate the range of effects that can be generated by selecting an ideal vantage point.

Contemporary design and craft fair MADE LONDON returns to Canary Wharf’s East Wintergarden this April. Free to the public, over 90 makers will be showcasing and selling bespoke handmade jewellery, original ceramics, textiles, unique glass sculptures and more over the five days.

MADE LONDON – Canary Wharf returns to bring the best contemporary designer makers in the country to the heart of Canary Wharf. The show will run for 5 days and showcase about 100 exhibitors.

Directed by The Bunker’s Artistic Director Joshua McTaggart, this exciting world premiere interrogates America’s biggest political sex scandal of all time: The Monica Lewinsky Scandal.

Following the success of Brute at Soho Theatre, Damsel Productions teams up again with award-winning writer Izzy Tennyson to present Grotty, a semi-autobiographical piece centred on East London’s lesbian scene.

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.

Join Owly-cat and fellow family members, Jumblie and Quangle Wangle Quee, in a story inspired by the nonsense world of Edward Lear. The spongetaneous trio travel to the dolomphious land where the bong tree grows, learning all about the creatures who live there and their curious habits.

Plateau Restaurant, Bar & Grill will be collaborating with Old Dirty Brasstards to bring a ten-piece drum ‘n’ brass bottomless brunch party to London.

Raise a dram with us If you haven’t been to one of our legendary festivals before you’re in for a treat! If you have then you know what to expect, only this year we are back bigger and better.

London, 2011. The Olympics are doomed, the East End is being gentrified for houses no-one can afford, Amy Winehouse has died, and Adele’s released her second album. It’s been a tough year.

As our destitute heroine struggles to survive, she strikes her matches to keep warm. Each match will conjure a new story, a new vision, and we will hold her hand as we tumble down the rabbit hole together.

Based on writer Guleraana Mir’s real experience of interracial and intercultural relationships, Coconut will embark on a UK tour this summer. This fresh new play challenges dated Asian female stereotypes with an honest portrait of the contemporary British Asian experience.

Tony Njoku + Guests. Artists performing: Tony Njoku.: Tickets avaiable.

Rugby is one of England’s fastest growing female team sports. With the turn of spring bringing longer days and lighter evenings – and the women’s rugby sevens making its first appearance in the Commonwealth Games this April – there’s no better time to give rugby a try.

We’re performing our Patchwork Requiem in London as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival. We’ve woven together a Patchwork Requiem made up of movements from well-loved and beautiful works by the widest range of composers. There really is something for everyone!

Jeff Innocent (The Stand Up Show, The Comedy Store Presents, Later with Jools Holland, Take the Mike Call the Midwife) with Sindhu Vee (Comedy on the BBC Asian Network, Runner up, Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year 2017), Yuriko Kotani (Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central, BBC Three’s Pls Like, and

The healing power of time and nature are captured in stunning landscape images of the battlegrounds of the First World War.

Heading to London for the first and only time, ‘Sublime Symmetry: The Mathematics Behind William De Morgan’s Ceramic Designs’ (11 May - 28 October 2018) is a free exhibition at City of London Corporation’s Guildhall Art Gallery, celebrating the work of acclaimed Victorian ceramic artist William De Morgan.

Breaking the usual conventions, Balance isn’t just your next large-scale fitness and wellness festival, it’s a movement. The festival brings together progressive Londoners, united by their shared values to achieve a healthier way of living: challenge, positivity and a constant thirst to better themselves.

Concert: Richard Strauss: Ariadne Auf Naxos Overture and Dance Scene, Dvorak: Romance for violin and orchestra, Debussy: L’Apres midi d’un Faune, Ravel: Mother Goose Suite, Faure: Dolly Suite, Malcolm Arnold: Variations on a Theme of Ruth Gipps. Soloist - Simon Standage.

Lively sessions for under 5s and their parents or carers. Activities change every week, with creative play, enchanting stories from around the world, simple art and craft, songs, outdoor play (Muddy Bees) and a whole lot of Horniman fun, created with very young children and their carers in mind.  

Date: Sat 12th May 18 Location: Mermaid Theatre, Puddle Dock, London EC4V 3DB Website: annakennedyonline.

A Festival for the Creative Industries. D&AD Festival is a three-day creative spectacular celebrating the world’s best advertising and design, hosted in the heart of London’s east end. Festival passes are now on sale.

Launching at The Vaults in Waterloo on the 27th March 2018, An Evening of Meat is a unique and provocative dinner installation: a feast of femininity where expressive dance and indulgent food meet to thoroughly inundate all the senses.

London Speed Dating About Speed Dating in London Events At one of our London Speed Dating events, you will have four minutes to chat to each date, Four minutes is long enough to see if you click with the person you are talking to and whether you would like to see them again and also short enough if you

London Speed Dating How speed dating in London works A great event to go to is Speed Dating in London. How it works is our friendly professional hosts will greet you and they will settle you in by briefly explaining the format of the Speed Dating evening.

Book by Roger O.Hirson Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Box office: sedos.co.uk Think about your life, Pippin. Days are tame and nights the same. Now think about the beauty In one perfect flame… Meet Pippin. Young, ambitious, full of potential and ready to change the world.