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!

Tuesday, February 14 - Sunday, February 19

Room on the Broom

Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories' fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers – a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a frantic frog. But this broomstick's not meant for five and – CRACK – it snaps in two... just as the hungry dragon appears!

Will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Find out in the magical Olivier Award-nominated show for everyone aged 3 and up.

Friday, February 17

Friday night comedy at the 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… 

17th February - Sarah Kendall, Lulu Popplewell and Danny Ward

Kids creative workshop at Not My Beautiful House

Come and join Not My Beautiful House on Friday morning to create a beautiful canvas picture or a lovely valentines card.

During this workshop you will create a picture with buttons and embellishments in the outline you have chosen. The morning presents a great way to encourage kids creativity, hand eye coordination, focus, and sense of accomplishment.

All materials are provided so parents and their young ones are encouraged to head on over and enjoy a fun, creative experience!

Children welcome over the age of five.

Saturday, February 18

Dom Pipkin and the Ikos

Discover what Paul Jones of BBC Radio 2's Blues Show describes as "Lighting up the British blues and RnB scene. Very very good indeed!"

Named after the New Orleans classic "Iko Iko, The Ikos are led by one of Europe's top exponents of New Orleans rhythm and Blues, piano Dom Pipkin who has performed all over the world, both as a solo artist and with artists as diverse as David Byrne, Paloma Faith, and Morcheeba.

These tickets will fly so grab yours while you can!

What a Load of Collops! A story telling event by Julian McCarthy

At 10.59am, every Shrove Tuesday, Kingston Market Place fell silent, except for a few expectant mummerings. At 11.00am, at the sounding of a church bell, Kingston Market place, the town, the river and surrounding areas became a battleground - the annual Shrovetide Football match had begun. The fighting, pulling, hugging, gouging, kicking would continue for the next 6 hours until the pre-arranged truce would be sounded by a further bell, at 5.00pm. 

Local Kingston Tour Guide and Local History author, Julian McCarthy's will talk about this story told in his latest book, 'What a Lot of Collops' . The story is not one of a sport, but of working class, tradesmen, gentry, police and homeland security.