This week starts with Windrush Day on Monday 22 June, a day to honour the Windrush generation and their descendants, and to recognise the huge part they have played in shaping life in Lewisham, London and the UK. For many local families, this history is not distant at all. It is in the music, food, work, faith, humour, care and community life that still carries South East London along.
In this week’s Loop:
Windrush Day marked in Deptford with film, food, poetry and community warmth
Opera, art, music and movement across Catford and New Cross
A Fox and Firkin garden double: football and Ibiza energy
Comedy for Lewisham Donation Hub, plus a few easy Pick n Mix plans
🗓️ Our picks for 22-28 June
Windrush Day Celebration: Milestone - Streets Paved With Gold
Film, food, memory, and a room full of South London roots
Start the week at Barawak in Deptford for a Windrush Cultural Dinner and Film Experience centred on Milestone - Streets Paved With Gold. The evening includes a Caribbean meal, complimentary drink, young voices poetry, live music and a Q&A with Victor Richards. Thoughtful, celebratory, and very much one for elders, younger generations and anyone who likes their local history served with heart.
Book/check details here. Tickets are £20 adults, £10 for ages 10-17, and free for children aged 0-9.
Monday 22 June @ 18:00 - 21:30 (Doors open from 17:30)
Barawak Community Hub @ 8 Kingfisher Square, Deptford, SE8 5TW
When Arts Meet: Opening the Art Box
A free little burst of music, movement and martial arts
Goldsmiths Confucius Institute brings students and teachers to Deptford Town Hall for a short summer showcase mixing music, singing, dance, martial arts and live performance. A good after-work one if you want something creative without sacrificing your whole evening.
Further details can be found here, admission is free but with limited spaces.
Tuesday 23 June @ 17:30 - 18:30
Council Chamber, Deptford Town Hall @ New Cross Road, SE14 6NW
Windrush Migrations | An Evening of Opera in Concert
Big voices for journeys, belonging and home
Pegasus Opera Company and Brixton Chamber Orchestra come to Broadway Theatre with an evening of opera shaped around migration, resilience and the stories families carry across seas and generations. The programme includes Migrations, Windrush Opera and Ruth. Big feelings, big voices, and thankfully no need to trek into town.
Book/check details here. Tickets are £16.95 including booking fee. Recommended for ages 7+. Running time is around 110 minutes.
Thursday 25 June @ 19:00 start
Broadway Theatre @ Rushey Green, Catford, SE6 4RU
Ibiza Hut Summer Day Party
One packed summer party, Lewisham High Street edition
Fox and Firkin’s garden goes full day-party mode for Ibiza Hut’s 5th birthday summer celebration. Expect DJs, live performers, drums, dancing-room energy and the sort of Saturday that starts with “just one” and somehow reaches sunset.
Tickets can be booked via Skiddle here.
Saturday 27 June @ 13:00 - 23:45
Fox and Firkin @ 316 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6JZ
18+ Only
StandUp for Lewisham Donation Hub Comedy Fundraiser
Big laughs, good cause, tiny chance of an early night
Catford Broadway gets a proper comedy line-up for Lewisham Donation Hub, with Reginald D Hunter, Nathan Caton, Nabil Abdulrashid, Shazia Mirza, Abi Clarke, Radu Isac and MC Russell Hicks. It is part of The Big Catford Weekender 2026, and raises money for local people facing hardship across South East London.
Further details can be found here, whilst tickets can be booked here and range from £21.95 to £36.95.
Saturday 27 June @ 19:00
Broadway Theatre @ Rushey Green, Catford, SE6 4RU
Pretty Girls Love The Vibe Ladies Only All Pink Party
Pink fits, private location, and absolutely no camera shyness
Pretty Girls Love The Vibe lands in Catford for a ladies-only all-pink day party, with three music sets covering Hip Hop, R&B, Dancehall, Trap and Old School Garage. The exact location is shared after booking via a private WhatsApp admin group, so this one is very much a “secure your ticket, sort your outfit, check the group chat” situation.
Book/check details here.
Saturday 27 June @ 13:00-20:00 (14:00 last entry)
Broadway Theatre @ Rushey Green, Catford, SE6 4RU
18+ Only
Pick n Mix ✨
Small plans, useful saves and things that do not need a group chat summit
🧸 Stories, Songs & Sunshine: Windrush Day - Monday 22 June, 10:30-11:00, Catford Library. A free, no-booking-needed Windrush Day session for ages 0-5, with stories, songs and a gentle start for children.
⚽ Outdoor World Cup Screening: England vs Ghana - Tuesday 23 June, 20:00-00:00, Fox and Firkin. Big LED screen in the garden, 9pm kick-off and 18+ entry.
💃 Belly Dancing - Wednesday 24 June, 11:00-13:00, Blackheath Village Community Library. A friendly seniors/social movement session for anyone who fancies a midweek stretch without pretending to love Lycra.
🍲 The Island Stove Presents A Nigerian Buffet - Friday 26 June, 14:00-21:30, All Saints Community Centre. Nigerian dishes, music and a complimentary Zobo or Chapman. Lunch beforehand suddenly feels like a tactical error.
🚶 Lewisham Men’s Healthy Walks - Saturday 27 June, 12:00-14:00, Lewisham Community Space. A free monthly walk for men, built around health, connection and getting out without making it a performance.
🎨 Sip, Paint & Unwind - Saturday 27 June, 13:00-16:00, Lewisham Unity. Craftora’s sip-and-paint afternoon for colour, chat and a low-stakes masterpiece. Early bird - £38, Standard - £48
See you next week ~