Lewisham Loop - Issue 36 ✨

October has apparently decided we’re not allowed a quiet week. We’ve got stand-up in Lewisham, free dance in Deptford, a Hilly Fields breather, grown-up games at The Albany and enough live music to keep Thursday night very occupied.

The final Firkin Hilarious Comedy night of the year brings Nathan Caton, Joe Haddad, Victoria Howden and Jodi Wheeler to Lewisham, with Sion James holding things together as MC and a special guest still to come. A solid Tuesday-night option if the week has already started testing you.

Tickets can be purchased from here, and are currently £8, (or £5 for students), with advance tickets available for £15 including a £5 donation to Lewisham Food Bank. Details of the full lineup can be found through the same link.

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This free programme hosted by DCWUK combines hip-hop and street-dance training with something you don’t often get alongside it: mentorship. Expect foundations, freestyle and choreography, plus support around careers, self-employment and turning creative skills into something sustainable.

Sessions run on Wednesdays from 7–8pm at Riverside Youth Club, with the programme open to local residents across Lewisham and neighbouring boroughs. More details and booking here, or find out more about DCWUK and its other opportunities here!

Leeds instrumental outfit The Sorcerers are heading to the Fox & Firkin with their mix of Ethio-jazz, spiritual jazz, cinematic grooves and cosmic library funk. Basically, if your playlists tend to wander slightly off the beaten path, this one may be worth investigating.

Tickets to the performance can be found here for £15!

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A gentle weekly walk around Hilly Fields for new and expectant mums, with babies and little ones welcome too. It’s a chance to get outside, meet other local mums and chat while moving at a very reasonable pace — buggies and slings included.
The group meets by Pistachios in the Park, with time for tea or coffee afterwards. A particularly nice one if you want company without committing to a big organised activity.

Full details and directions can be found here!

The Albany is handing the room over to FTBK for a game session rooted in African and Caribbean games, stories and traditions. There’ll be ludo, dominoes, ampe and tinko alongside quizzes, hand-clapping and movement games — plus a Tinko tournament for anyone whose competitive side needs an outing.

There are two two-hour sessions, starting at 1pm and 6.30pm. Tickets are Pay What You Decide, from £1-£10 and can be bought from here.

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Spitalfield bring their melodic emo-rock to New Cross Inn for a Thursday night of guitars, nostalgia and the sort of choruses that may unlock a few very specific memories. The Chicago band have been around since the late ’90s, blending emo, indie and pop-rock with plenty of energy.

Links for the lineup’s socials along with tickets can be found here. Tickets are priced at £25.30.

Turno and Dreps are taking over Pharoahs Flavours to celebrate their new track Pattys, with a free evening of drum & bass and Crucast energy in Catford.

Tickets are free, but entry is first come, first served and a ticket doesn’t guarantee you a spot once the venue reaches capacity. Get yours through here!

🧶 Family Makers Club - Monday 5 October, 3.30pm–4.30pm at Downham Library. A free after-school craft session for children aged 5+ and their grown-ups, with plenty of room for making, experimenting and a little creative chaos.

📚 Sydenham Book Group - Tuesday 6 October, 5pm–6pm at Sydenham Community Library. A relaxed monthly get-together for readers who fancy talking books with other locals. No booking needed.

☕ Creative Cuppa - Wednesday 7 October, 11.30am–12.30pm at The Albany. This month’s free drop-in focuses on funding advice, so bring along an idea or application and get some practical pointers over a cuppa.

💃 Beginners Swing Dance Lesson - Wednesday 7 October, doors 6.30pm; lesson 7pm–8pm at Jazzbourne. No partner or experience required, with social dancing carrying on until 11pm afterwards. Adults 18+.

🧶 Knit 'n Knatter - Thursday 8 October, 1.30pm at Corbett Community Library. Bring your knitting, crochet or cross-stitch and settle in for a friendly drop-in with other local crafters. Tea and biscuits doing important supporting work.

Teens Creative Writing Club - Thursday 8 October, 5pm-7pm at Forest Hill Community Library. Aimed at teens aged 14-18, of all experience levels, this workshop helps teens with their creative writing, by going through examples and discussions about different aspects of writing. All material as well as snacks and tea are provided. Free, but booking required.

See you next week ~