What’s on in Kingston: family bike rides, pop-punk, and Hogsmill art shows
By Oliver Monk
25th Apr 2024 | Local News
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!
Kingston family-friendly fun bike ride – Sunday 28 April
Join Kingston Cycling Campaign and friends on Sunday 28 April 2024 for the next in its fun-packed series of family-friendly rides.
Designed with all ages and cycling abilities in mind, this easy-paced 6-mile ride will take you out along quiet roads and traffic-free routes in Surbiton, Long Ditton and Berrylands.
Organised by Kingston Cycling Campaign and supported by Full Cycle Community Bike Project, invite your friends, neighbours and family, and maybe even discover a few new routes on this easy ride through the borough!
Registered participants should meet at Victoria Recreation Ground (Balaclave Road entrance) at 10.45am for the ride briefing before setting off at 11am.
Thomas Pausz: Haunted Ecologies – all weekend
Thomas Pausz' solo show Haunted Ecologies intersects the research fields of media, ecology, and 'hauntology' – the understanding that our perception of contemporary environment and culture is always haunted by spectres of the past, and by hopes and visions of the future – to propose an immersive installation echoing the transformations of local ecosystems in the vicinity of Stanley Picker Gallery.
The exhibition will present a collection of works inspired by the ecology of the chalk Hogsmill river, which is increasingly endangered due to excessive extraction of water and increasing sewer discharge.
The exhibition's free launch event runs from 6pm to 8pm on Wednesday 24 April, with a lecture at Kingston School of Art's Main Lecture Theatre at 2pm to 4pm on Thursday 25 April. The exhibition itself will show at the Stanley Picker Gallery until 13 July.
Big Drink, Hometruths, and Say It Anyway at The Fighting Cocks – Sunday 28 April
Big Drink
Hailing from the quaint market towns of Newbury and Hereford, Big Drink (formerly A New Hope) are in stark contrast to their tranquil origins.
The lively six-piece came together with one true goal; to pen and perform catchy as hell pop-punk music that is upbeat, energetic and full of down-tuned riffs.
Hometruths
Formed in 2018, Hometruths are a pop-punk 4-piece from Newcastle who boast energetic riffs and bouncy choruses, providing live shows with their own signature party-like atmosphere; nostalgic Pop Punk packed with huge choruses and bouncing riffs.
Say It Anyway
This rock band from South Wales have collectively played well over 400 shows across more than 20 countries – the members of Say It Anyway are no strangers to putting in the hard miles.
With their previous projects having toured alongside and shared the stage with heavyweights such as New Found Glory, The Wonder Years, Saves The Day, Neck Deep, Spanish Love Songs and The Story So Far, the band have notched up some great experiences and are ready for more.
Early bird tickets are £8, advance £10, on the door £12. Doors open at 7pm at The Fighting Cocks.
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