What’s on in Kingston: 60s nights, artist-mothers, National Bee Day, and more

By Oliver Monk 30th May 2024

There's plenty to keep you busy in Kingston and around this weekend. (Photo: Oliver Monk)
There's plenty to keep you busy in Kingston and around this weekend. (Photo: Oliver Monk)

Welcome to your weekly update of what's on in and around Kingston.

Every Thursday we round up all the eye-catching events occurring in your area over the weekend. 

Read on for Kingston's not-to-be missed outings this week, and remember: you can add your local event for free using the Nub It button in our What's On section!

Bee Habitat Workshop and Trail @ Bentall Centre – Thursday, 30 May

Get ready for an un-bee-lievable adventure for World Bee Day. (Photo: Bentall Centre)

The Bentall Centre are inviting Kingston's families to join them on their buzzing adventure to find all the missing Bentall bees.

Not only that, but today, 30 May, the centre is hosting a workshop where kids can learn how to create their own bee-friendly habitat out of recycled materials, along with a guided trail to share some fun facts about Bentall's buzzing friends.

Located on the lower ground floor of The Bentall Centre. Booking is required.

Repair Café Kingston @ Kingston Library – Saturday, 1 June

Come watch and learn from the skillful repairers at Kingston's Repair Café. (Photo: Transition Town Kingston)

Repair Café Kingston is holding their monthly meetup at Kingston Library this weekend.

The library's community room will host a number of talented local people ready to give you a hand with any small items that might need a look at.

The group's stated goal is to "help residents save money while keeping repairable stuff out of the waste system".

While you can drop in, booking is advised, especially for the busy electricals and electronics tables.

Bookings and drop-ins run at Kingston Library from 10:30am to 1pm, with last-call at 12:30pm.

Swinging in the 60s @ Teddington Constitutional Club – Saturday, 1 June

Teddington Constitutional Club is holding another retro night, with era-appropriate dress encouraged as always… (Photo: Teddington Constitutional Club)

Whether you're a mod, rocker, hippy or skinhead, all are welcome at Teddington Constitutional Club.

Merseybeat, surf, Motown, cheese, rock, ska and just plain pop are all on the menu at the club this Saturday. 

Come join a friendly (if slightly worn out) bunch of party people of varying ages, who are old enough to know better, for some reasonably priced drinks and old school vinyl.

The night kicks off at 7:30pm until midnight. Tickets are £5, cash on the door only, with prizes handed out for the best outfit of the night.

Spring Open Studio @ RUPTUREXIBIT – Friday, 31 May and Saturday, 1 June

RUPTUREXIBIT's spring residency, focused around artist mothers, is coming to an end this weekend. (Photo: RUPTUREXIBIT)

It's your last chance to see '2nd shift', a creative collaboration established by Leonora Lockhart and Isis Dove-Edwin and joined by Line le Fevre, Kerri McEvoy and Sharyn Wortman.

With a goal of amplifying the discourse around the impact of motherhood on artist's careers (the 'motherhood penalty'), '2nd Shift' aims to minimise some of the existing hurdles for artist mothers, showcasing work in a professional and critical environment.

A child-friendly open studio will take place on Friday 30 May from 3pm to 5pm, while the final open studio is on Saturday 1 June, between 12pm and 5pm.

The open studio is held at REPTUREXIBIT in Hampton Wick. RSVP is essential.

For more local events, please check our What's On section here.

     

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