Good morning and welcome to your weekly what's on in 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 FREE event using the Nub It button!

Friday, September 9 - Friday, September 23

The Two Popes at Rose Theatre

From the writer of the Academy Award-winning Bohemian Rhapsody, Darkest Hour and The Theory of Everything comes the play that sparked a major motion picture.

Anton Lesser (Game of Thrones) and Nicholas Woodeson (Baptiste) star in this fascinating and humorous story that shines a light on one of the world's most secretive institutions.

Nine years ago, Pope Benedict XVI stunned the world by resigning, the first Pope in 700 years to do so. What drove this archconservative to break with sacred tradition and make way for a football-loving reformer to become Pope Francis?

Friday, September 9

Friday night comedy at They Grey Horse

Welcome to the home of Kingston's original and longest running comedy night. 

A night of irresistible improv comedy from some of London's finest players. Kickstart the weekend with a razor-sharp, spontaneous, brand new and never-to-be-seen-again show that will leave you saying, like after ALL the best nights out, "you really had to be there…"

You'll be asked for suggestions which will be turned into unforgettable scenes, characters, and songs, all made up right there on the spot. Had a particularly eventful night out recently? They might just ask you about it… 

Pet Needs at Banquet Records

Melodic rockers Pet Needs celebrate their second, Frank Turner-produced album on the day of its release!

Saturday, September 10

Korean Harvest Festival

Kingston's Korean Harvest Festival is back for 2022, returning to the streets of New Malden this Saturday (September 10th) with a day full of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, educational language learning opportunities and food stalls. 

Organised by the Korean British Cultural Exchange (KBCE), Harvest Fest kick starts the 7th anniversary of the Kingston Korea Festival 2022 which will also include the Kpop UK National Competition on the 13th November and the Kimjang Festival on 19th November.

The KBCE will host the Harvest Fest in association with the Kingston Chinese Association and Kingston's ESEA (East & Southeast Asian) communities.

Harvest Fest aims to celebrate the bringing together of all Asian cultures and educating people about the authentic experiences and traditions they would not normally be aware of.

Cuisine, traditional dance, storytelling and music including a Kpop competition, a traditional clothing fashion show and martial arts demonstrations are just a taster of the various ways traditions will be expressed in a town where over 20,000 Koreans live.

Night to Remember at Kingston's Guildhall

Join the Kingston Hospital Charity this Saturday for Night to Remember, their first ever memory walk, and remember a loved one as you walk through the night.

Starting at 8.30pm and with a long and a short route to choose from, this is more than just a fundraising event. It offers family, friends, or colleagues the chance to celebrate the memory of a loved one or to simply take in an exciting physical challenge with like-minded people. All participants receive a bespoke t-shirt to wear on the day and a medal. (Dogs are welcome)

By taking part, you will be raising funds that will help expand the support offered to our bereaved families at Kingston Hospital.

For more details and to book your place, visit https://www.khc.org.uk/events/nighttoremember/