What's On in Clapham, Battersea and Balham this month?
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The Exhibit Quiz. Get a team together, think of a witty team name and get down here for some geeky fun! Quiz will start at 8pm, get here for 7.30pm to get a good spot. Entry is £1 per person. Booking in advance is recommended.
The Exhibit, 2 Balham Station Road, Balham SW12 9SG
020 8772 6556
Adam Dant, Daniel Merlin Goodbrey, Dave McKean and Warren Pleece will explode the narratives in their work from the printed page into the gallery space and beyond. Curated by leading comics expert Paul Gravett. Accompanying this exhibition will be a programme of screenings, talks, workshops and events.
Tuesday 7 September & Wednesday, 8 September 2010
Free Event
Two important meetings for parents who are planning to enrol their children at a Wandsworth secondary school in September 2011. Ask questions and learn more about the secondary school admissions process. Parents of children who were born between 1 Sept 1999 and 31 August 2000 can attend between 7pm and 8.15pm on on both evenings.
Wandsworth town hall's civic suite, Wandsworth High Street.
020 8871 7316
GUEST SPEAKER Alli Price, founder of Motivating Mum, will talking about what she has learned in the last three years building Motivating Mum, before she says goodbye (and possibly jets off to Oz forever). 11.30 - 2pm.
£22 includes a two course lunch.
The Firestables, 27 Church Road
Wimbledon Village SW19 5DQ
020 8946 6868
From Paris to Peking - a brand new show for 2010 presented by Le Cirque de France featuring world class acrobats from China and sensational European acts. Weds 8th: 7.30pm only - Special offer - all seats £6. http://santuscircus.express.iristickets.co.uk
TOOTING BEC COMMON
Tooting Bec Road (A214)
London
SW16 1RU
07843 884787 or 07952 418487
The Garden will be transformed into an Indian Paradise, with bartenders from Bombay Sapphire Gin offering delicious Gin Cocktails and we will have a performance from Kuntal's School of Bollywood Dancing (based in Tooting). There will also be a classic Bollywood film showing in the cinema! Entrance is free but guest list, if people wish to attend they need to email exhibit@exhibitbars.com
The Exhibit
12 Balham Station Road
Balham SW12 9SG
020 8772 6556
As you all know, we've recently given the old girl People's Republic a facelift! The Underdog Bar in Clapham Common is the younger, prettier sister to our Northcote Rd neighbour. Bogan Bingo £5 gets you 2 games of Bingo plus the ultimate Bogan Bingo Air Guitar Competition. Starts at 8pm. Booking is advised.
The Underdog, 16a Clapham Common South Side, SW4 7AB
020 7978 2691
Sex and the City 2 Parent and baby screenings every Friday at 11am. Food and drink can be consumed in the cinema and there is a lift to help you get to the top floor. Tickets £5 per adult children under 2’s go free!
The Exhibit
12 Balham Station Road
Balham SW12 9SG
0208 772 6556
Featuring the hilarious Roger Monkhouse, the highly entertaining Rudi Lickwood, Britain's foremost comedian magician Pete Firman and a guest MC. Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am.
The Grand
21 - 25 St John's Hill
Clapham Junction (opposite Clapham Junction station)
London SW11 1TT
0207 736 1446
Colourscape Music Festival is 21 years old on Clapham Common Performers include: New Gamelan music by Nye Parry; Apollo Saxophone Ensemble; contemporary international improvisers; new commissioned piece. Main performances take place on weekends. During weekdays - five days of colour and music workshops with lunchtime public openings. £7 adults; £3.50 children/concs; £18 family ticket. 1-6pm weekends; 12-1pm weekdays.
Clapham Common (near The Windmill pub)
Rookery Road
London SW4
Saturday 11 September-Sunday 12 September 2010
FREE
The annual festival celebrating London's river from noon. Street entertainment, art installations, music and dancing all performed at various riverside locations up river. Plus a colourful night procession starting at 7.30pm featuring costumed performers with tambourines and whistles travelling along Victoria Embankment and via Blackfriars Bridge, a massive fireworks display at 9.45pm.
Along the Thames from Westminster Bridge to Tower Bridge and beyond.
020 7928 8998
Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring the hilarious Roger Monkhouse, the highly entertaining Rudi Lickwood, Britain's foremost comedian magician Pete Firman and a guest MC.
Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am.
The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN (Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Annual Reunion and hugely popular Fancy Dress competition. Could your pooch be the best dressed in town? The charity, which this year celebrates its 150th anniversary will also be scouting for Prettiest Bitch, Handsomest Dog, Waggiest Tail and Best Battersea Dog. Dog-friendly birthday cake for all to enjoy. 11am to 4.30pm. Classes cost £2 per entry.
A traditional summer fair event with all the fun of a festival. Live music, stalls, games and children's activities hosted by the traders of St. John’s Hill from 11-5pm www.StJohnsHill.co.uk
207 St. John's Hill, Battersea, SW11 1TH
020 7228 7822
A pleasant, gentle 5.34 mile family ride on traffic-free tarmac park paths, exploring the historic Battersea Park. The park's environs boast many amenities and attractions including the Peace Pagoda, a children's zoo and that all important cafe, making it an ideal family cycling setting. 2.00 pm 1 hr 35 mins. Pace: slow (6 mph).
Peace Pagoda on Carriage Drive,
Battersea Park,
SW11 4JP
Battersea Park or Queenstown Road Rail Station
Cupcake, the members’ club and spa for mums, mums-to-be and their families will host Speed Bumps Pregnancy Networking. The event, which is open to non-members, provides a great opportunity for mums-to-be to meet each other and share stories and experiences. 7:30 pm, next sessions: Nov 9 and Dec 7.
Cupcake Putney, 10 Point Pleasant, London SW18 1GG
020 8875 1065
Transforming the former Eurostar platforms at Waterloo Station, one of the country’s best loved novels will come to life using this unique theatre setting that will be converted into a 1,000 seat venue with audiences sitting either side of a real railway track. www.railwaychildrenwaterloo.com
Waterloo Station
Please use the staircase located in the hoarding next to Platform 19 on the main station concourse.
0871 297 0740
Back to the Eighties 10.30 till 3am. Wessex house is a long established and well known Battersea venue. Its bar is licensed until 2.30 am and dancing can go on until 3am. This makes it a great place for a bit of a boogie and late night drink after a meal or a birthday beer and bop with your mates.
Wessex House
1A St. Johns Hill
Battersea
London
SW11 1TN
07914 489447
The Eric Smith Lecture. Professor Andrew Saint, the General Editor of the Survey of London, will talk about the Survey and about one of its current projects, on the Parish of Battersea. The Battersea volumes will include the western part of the Common and the streets nearby. The hall opens at 7.30pm for 8-9.30 pm.
The first meeting of Battersea Butterflies, a forum for parent support and advice in conjunction with Battersea Park Adventure Playground for 5-16 year olds. Parents, carers and extended family members are all welcome. 12-2pm, light refreshments. Fortnightly meetings.
Battersea Park Adventure Playground
Sun Gate Entrance (pedestrians)
Albert Bridge Entrance (Vehicles)
Albert Bridge Road
London SW11 4PY
020 8871 7539
Tasting night for the new Menu. We will be offering people the chance to have 3 courses off our fantastic new menu for only £10! Booking is compulsory.
12 Balham Station Road
Balham SW12 9SG
0208 772 6556
Thursday’s show at The Comedy Tree returns from its summer break and features Perrier Award winner Milton Jones, David Baker, Wade McElwain and Funny Women Award winner Andi Osho. Highly entertaining Pete Jonas is MC.8.30pm (doors 8pm); £9 door, £7 in advance, £4 students. Late bar & DJ until midnight.
The Comedy Tree
Wahoo Bar & Grill
14-16 Putney High Street
Putney, SW15 1SL
Nearest Tube - Putney Bridge
020 8549 9790 10am - 5pm
Friday’s show at The Comedy Tree features sex symbol and musical genius Earl Okin, the hilarious Ryan McDonnell and Britain’s foremost comedian magician Pete Firman. Always enjoyable Steve N Allen is MC. 8.30pm (doors 8pm); £12 door, £10 in advance, £6 students. Late bar & DJ until 1am.
The Comedy Tree
Wahoo Bar & Grill
14-16 Putney High Street
Putney, SW15 1SL
Nearest Tube - Putney Bridge
020 8549 9790
Saturday 18 September-Sunday 19 September 2010
FREE
Hundreds of great buildings of all types and periods open up their doors to all, completely for free. This unique opportunity to access and understand architecture is a challenge to look at everyday buildings anew, and communicates the value of a well-designed city to everybody who uses it. Pre-order your essential 2010 programme here
Across London including addresses in Clapham, Balham and Battersea
A talk by Mansoor exploring silence as ‘the missing link’ that connects different inner practices through the Bhagavad Gita and other scriptures. All are welcome. Contact: yoga@chup-sadhana.com
The Bhavan Centre, Institute of Indian Art & Culture, 4 Casteltown Rd, London W14
West Kensington tube
07979 694 776
Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring the hilarious Markus Birdman, the highly entertaining Pete Jonas, a special guest comedian and a guest MC.
Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am.
The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN (Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
Saturday’s show at The Comedy Tree - Wimbledon features Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Andrew Lawrence, the highly entertaining Eddy Brimson and Mock the Week star Seann Walsh. Always enjoyable Steve N Allen is MC. 8.30pm (doors 8pm); £14 door, £12 in advance, £7 students. Late bar & DJ until 3am.
The Watershed
267 The Broadway
Wimbledon
SW19 1SD
Nearest Stations Wimbledon/South Wimbledon
Enquiries: 020 8549 9790
St Mary's is a beautiful Grade 1 Georgian building in a spectacular location on the banks of the river Thames. Open for tours, bell ringing, toys, games and book stalls, bric-a-brac, tea and refreshments. All welcome.stmarysbattersea.blogspot.com
Cycle the River Wandle taking in parklands and wildlife. At just over 4 miles in length and using traffic free paths, the route is ideal for beginners and takes in the National Trust's Morden Hall Park, an attractive 125 acre green oasis as well as Ravensbury Park, with its woodland, nature reserves and children's play area. 10am, 1 hr 30 mins pace: slow (6 mph).
The Band Stand Abbey Mills,
Merton Abbey Mills,
SW19 2RD
Colliers Wood Tube
The Exhibit will be joining in with the rest of the world in Talking like a Pirate Day! Our staff will be in pirate fancy dress, we are showing Pirates of the Caribbean in the Cinema, and there will be a special Rum Tasting Class! YoHoHo!
The Exhibit
12 Balham Station Road
Balham SW12 9SG
0208 772 6556
Fun and friendly salsa classes in the heart of Clapham with London-Salsa. Every Wednesday Classes 7.30pm. Club from 9.15pm till midnight. Classes £8 per lesson or (5 Beginners classes for £25). Club Free before 10pm £3 after.
The Two Brewers
114 Clapham High Street, London SW4 7UJ
Nearest Tube: Clapham Common
07761434504
As abandoned dogs and disposable cats make headline news, the Olivier Award-winning team at Theatre503 is proud to present BREED – a topical story about a very animal breed of human cruelty. Tuesday - Saturday 7.45pm, Sunday 5pm. Tickets: £14/ £9 conc. (Tuesdays 'Pay What You Can')
503 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 3BW
020 7978 7040
The Exhibit South of the Bridge Club. Come and join us for fun relaxed bridge lessons on Thursday morning 9.30am - 11.15am. Beginners, intermediates and advanced levels welcome. Or supervised play on Wednesday evening 8pm - 10pm. Contact Lizzy 07711625095 Email southofthebridgeclub@yahoo.com
The Exhibit
12 Balham Station Road
Balham SW12 9SG
020 8772 6556
A great opportunity to buy nearly new baby equipment, and clothes, toys and books for babies and young children at bargain prices, and support the work of the NCT. Entry £1.50 until 11am, free after that. Priority entry to first 100 card-carrying NCT members, but non-members equally welcome. 9.30am - 12pm
Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow star Steve Williams, the brilliant impressionist Stefano Paolini, Russell Howard's Good News Steve Hall and a guest MC.
Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am.
The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN (Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
London's River Marathon. A spectacular boat race up London's River Thames that attracts around 300 crews from all over the globe and appeals to every level of competitor. Start 12.15pm. A great day out for competitors and spectators alike.View from the riverside or from a passenger boat.
Start from London Docklands, through Battersea, Wandsworth and Putney to finish in Ham, Richmond.
020 8398 9057
Trinity’s first ever walk along the Thames helps hospice to raise vital funds for Trinity Hospice at 11.30am. Suitable for all ages and abilities, the River Walk runs for 5.5 km, through Putney and Chelsea, and finishes with celebratory drinks at the Draft House, Westbridge, London SW11. Entry fees are £10 for adults, £5 for children from 5 to 16 years, with under 5s going free. Email: zkhan@trinityhospice.org.uk.
Wandsworth Park to Battersea Bridge
020 7787 1044
Balham Local History Walks
Sunday 26 September 2010
Voluntary donation
Discover the history of Weir Road and the Hyde Farm Estate with the Balham Society, free to attend. 2.30pm. Contact John for more information at john.rattray@amserve.net
meet: corner of Cavendish Road and Emmanuel Road
020 8675 4854
Gala performance, which will raise money for the Entertainment Artistes Benevolent Fund (EABF) and the Wimbledon Civic Theatre Trust (WCTT). Performing will be (in alphabetical order): Alistair McGowan, Barry Cryer, Bobby Davro, Catherine Tate, Four Poofs & a Piano, Gareth Gates, Joe Pasquale, June Whitfield, Paul Zerdin, Rick Wakeman, Ron Moody, Stavros Flatley…with more to be announced! Tickets £25-£100. Black tie optional.
New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, London, SW19 1QG
0844 871 7646
Highlights of the Week: - Your Borough, Your Charity - X Factor style voting to allocate funds raised. - It’s a Knock Out team events day. Fundraising Pack – available now on www.wandsworthcharityweek.org.uk
The eldest Mortimore, a brewer, has died. His estranged siblings gather to divide the spoils. But there is no will and an illegitimate daughter. Guilt, envy and greed jostle for prominence. Theatre-in-the-round.
Orange Tree Theatre, 1 Clarence Street, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2SA
Nearest tube and mainline station: Richmond (District Line, South West Trains and Silverlink)
020 8940 3633 10am - 7pm
William Curtis (1746-1799) was Demonstrator to the Society of Apothecaries at Chelsea Physic Garden in 1772. He has a commemorative stained glass window in St. Mary's Church. Hosted by The Battersea Society. Cost (per person): £5 (payable on door) Time: 7 for 7.30pm.
The Gala Event will bring local businesses, charities and residents of the Wandsworth together for an evening of entertainment, culminating in the announcement of which Charities received the most votes to become beneficiaries of this year’s Charity Week funds.
Wandsworth Artist's Open House returns as over 200 artists at 85 venues display their work from 11am to 6pm on two separate weekends in October. Find out how to register
The line up for WimbledonBookfest 2010 is now available to view here. Tickets are on general sale from Tues 20th July, through Polka box office 020 8543 4888 or online at www.wimbledonbookfest.org.
The Bookfest marquee will be on Wimbledon Common 8-10 October and we will be holding a variety of book-related events over the period in various venues.
Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring Mock the Week star Milton Jones, Russell Howard's Good News star Steve Hall, a very special guest comedian and Pete Jonas as MC.
Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am. info@comedycarnival.co.uk
The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN
(Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
Lambeth's original borough wide showcase for creative talent. On the first weekend of October 2010 artists and crafts people across the borough of Lambeth will be opening their studio and work spaces to the public. Doors will be open from 11am to 6pm,
With his love of birdwatching, cricket and carefully tended sunflowers, retired company man William ought to be able to look back on his life, his work and his family from a place of contentment. But can he? Theatre-in-the-round
Orange Tree Theatre, 1 Clarence Street, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2SA Nearest tube and mainline station: Richmond (District Line, South West Trains and Silverlink)
020 8940 3633 10am - 7pm
Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring guitar-wielding satirist Steve Gribbin, Royal Variety Performer Hal Cruttenden, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Andrew Lawrence and Rob Collins as MC.
Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am. info@comedycarnival.co.uk
The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN
(Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
We're running two Street & Hip Hop Dance Courses - one for beginners (that's right, those of you who have always wanted to dance!) and a faster paced course for those of you who have done some street dancing before. Our Summer Session is perfect for getting those bodies moving!
We're running two Street & Hip Hop Dance Courses - one for beginners (that's right, those of you who have always wanted to dance!) and a faster paced course for those of you who have done some street dancing before. Our Autumn Session is perfect for getting those bodies moving! 6.45pm - 7.45pm
Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Pippa Evans, the highly entertaining Chris Martin, a special guest comedian and Bryan Lacey as MC.
Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am. info@comedycarnival.co.uk
The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN
(Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring the highly entertaining Eddy Brimson, the young talented Chris Martin, the brilliant impresionist Stefano Paolini and Pete Jonas as MC.
Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am.
The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN
(Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
In a world of cheating celebrities and wayward footballers, how does society view a man with not one but five wives – who all know about and accept each other? Performed by Balham’s award winning drama group Southside Players 7.45pm (Sat 5pm) Tickets: £10, concessions (Wed & Sat): £6.
Chestnut Grove Theatre at Chestnut Grove School,
Boundaries Road, Balham SW12
07914 657 524
Beatles 50th anniversary Concert - Experience the Beatles as you've never experienced them before. For one night only, experience the sound, the magnitude, the power, the fury and the excitement of this music captured in one place at one time only. Doors open 7pm.
Freeze is a totally unique London festival experience. A snow sports and music festival in London, nestled in the shadow of Battersea Power Station. Every year since it began in 2008 Freeze has welcomed the world’s very best skiers and snowboarders to compete on the specially erected 32m high, 100m long real snow ramp. Ticketmaster: 0844 277 4321
Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring Royal Variety Performance star Hal Cruttenden, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Andrew Lawrence, the hilarious Benny Boot and Pete Jonas as MC.
Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am.
The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN
(Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring the hilarious Stuart Goldsmith, Russell Howard's Good News star Steve Hall, a special guest comedian and Pete Jonas as MC.
Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am. info@comedycarnival.co.uk
The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN
(Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
Spectacular Bonfire Night Festivities: Impressive fireworks display and Bonfire Night fun for the whole family. Boasting stunning pryotechnics and a sky ablaze with colour, you won't want to miss this truly amazing night. 6pm - Gates, bar, food court and glow products open. 7.30pm - Bonfire lit, 8pm - Fireworks. Admission £6 with a £1 charge for kids under 10 years old. Nearest train: Battersea Park or Queenstown. Nearest Tube: Pimlico.
Battersea Park
Nearest Train: Battersea Park or Queenstown
Nearest Tube: Pimlico
0845 070 6870
We are in Shanghai for the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Tyler is tense about the race, his place in the team and the condition of the track and there is the newspaper interviewer pursuing him. And then his week-end is invaded and Tyler finds that human rights and Chinese politics enter his life. Theatre-in-the-round.
Orange Tree Theatre, 1 Clarence Street, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2SA Nearest tube and mainline station: Richmond (District Line, South West Trains and Silverlink)
020 8940 3633 10am - 7pm
Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring the highly skilled Jeff Innocent, Britain's foremost comedian magician Pete Firman, the hilarious Benny Boot and Steve N Allen as MC.
Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am. info@comedycarnival.co.uk
The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN
(Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446
Tonight’s show brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring the highly entertaining Rudi Lickwood, hard hitting Canadian Jason Rouse, Portuguese funny man Philberto and Chris Martin as MC.
Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12 in advance. Nightclub until 3am.
The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, London SW11 1TN
(Opposite Clapham Junction station)
0207 736 1446.
Local artists based in Battersea and Roehamptonhave until Monday 6 December 2010 to complete their applications for an arts grant from Wandsworth Council - to be notified by Monday 18 January 2010. There is a free workshop to explain more about the scheme and to help residents with their applications. The session takes place from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at Northcote Library, 155e Northcote Road, SW11. There is no need to book. Please check the date. To contact the arts team call 020 8871 8711 email: arts@wandsworth.gov.uk
There is a lawyer, his pretty wife, his mother in law, an impecunious uncle who falls asleep whenever he sits down, a hopeless maid, the lawyer’s lawyer friend and a disgruntled cook. And then there is suddenly his first brief – a divorce. Translated and adapted by Reggie Oliver.Theatre-in-the-round.
Orange Tree Theatre, 1 Clarence Street, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2SA Nearest tube and mainline station: Richmond (District Line, South West Trains and Silverlink)
020 8940 3633 10am - 7pm
Local artists based in Battersea and Roehamptonhave until Monday 7 February 2011 to complete their applications for an arts grant from Wandsworth Council - to be notified by Monday 14 March 2011. There is a free workshop to explain more about the scheme and to help residents with their applications. The session takes place from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at Northcote Library, 155e Northcote Road, SW11. There is no need to book. Please check the date. To contact the arts team call 020 8871 8711 email: arts@wandsworth.gov.uk
