What's on in Kingston this weekend: art exhibitions, theatre, stand-up comedy, live music and Sunday Quiz
By Emily Dalton
1st Feb 2024 | Local News
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 2 February
Slobheads, The Fighting Cocks, 7:30pm doors
The two piece trash punk from London is coming to The Fighting Cocks! Our homeboys bring the rowdiness for a hard slap in the face aggressive, tongue and cheek chants that are hard not to sing along too. Followed by a solid brick wall of catchy punk rock noise. \
NEW: Kingston Art, Music, Pop Fashion – 1960s – 1990s Exhibition, FUSEBOX, 11am-6pm
AMP Kingston is a National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) supported project, exploring and celebrating Kingston's musical heritage from the 1960s - present day. Through a mix of oral histories, archive material and intergenerational community responses, this range of displays aims to connect the community to the rich cultural legacy of the area, and inspire and support the next generation of creatives.
Crack Comedy, The Grey Horse, 8:30-11:30pm
Crack Comedy brings you the best comedians on the London circuit at Kingston's comedy club. Crack Comedy specializes in bringing the circuit's best acts to intimate venues and Ram Jam Records has welcomed some huge names and also many rising stars. Live at the Apollo star Darren Harriott, Britain's Got Talent star Robert White and Eleanor Tiernan with Lucy Frederick
Larry Achiampong: A Letter, A Pledge, Stanley Picker Gallery, 11am-5pm
Stanley Picker Fellow Larry Achiampong's solo show centres around two moving image works, processing the imprints of depression, inherited trauma, digital anxiety and Black Masculinity. He will also showcase games and furniture fabricated in the workshops of Kingston School of Art, modelled on Oware games and an original Asante stool which the artist's mother brought over from Ghana. Achiampong's films delicately unfurl the tensions of dislocation, lost kin and grief, while placing the visitors in an environment filled with sculptural elements and games as well as karate mats, reflecting on the Okinawan karate's 'hard-soft style'.
Saturday 3 February
NEW: The Boy at the back of the Class, Rose Theatre, 7:30pm
After learning that he has fled his own war-torn country, Ahmet's classmates have 'The Greatest Idea in the World' – a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his family. An unexpected and often hilarious adventure follows, all topped off with a terrific twist.
Told from a child's perspective, balancing heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class highlights the power of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn't always make sense and reminds us that everyone needs a place to call home.
NEW: Flowers We Give To Ukraine Textile Exhibition by Ariadne's Thread, Rose Theatre, 10:30am
The Rose Theatre Cafe will host a unique tapestry exhibition, created by Ukrainian women living in the UK and across Europe. More than 170 individuals contributed to the project, most of them migrants and refugees but also members of the Kingston communities and children from the local schools.
Repair Cafe, Kingston Library, 10:30am -1pm
Visitors can bring all sorts of broken items to fix on the spot with the help of our volunteer repairers and refreshments while you wait, watch and learn. Electricals and electronics are usually our busiest tables, with textiles just behind, but we can tackle all kinds of other repairs, including small items of furniture - find out more at https://www.ttkingston.org/repair-cafe-kingston/ including how to book a repair slot (last booking or drop-in session 12.30) or how to volunteer to help at Repair Café.
Stone Soup, The Fighting Cocks, 7:30pm
Stone Soup is a Five-piece Hard Rock band from Farnborough, Hampshire, who formed in 2017. Serving up vintage tones with a blend of Blues, Stoner Rock, Metal, Grunge and 70's Prog to make your ears happy!! This show is perfect for fans of Queens Of The Stone Age, Clutch, and Black Sabbath!
Saturday Snappity, Kingston Museum, 10:15-11:15am
Each week the children will listen to different stories and create crafts together and learn more about the Museum too! £2 per child (Adults must accompany their child/children throughout the sessions, however they do not need to book a ticket)
Sunday 4 February
Sunday Night Quiz, The Albion, 7:30pm
Get your thinking caps on and sharpen your competitive streak with a pub quiz! 1st prize is a £50 tab voucher with rollover jackpot questions. Food served until 10pm.
Having a Crack Comedy, The Grey Horse, 8pm-11pm
Catch comedy in its rawest form.. Crack Comedy presents a pick of some of the NEWEST comics out there and experienced comics trying new material. Aspiring comedians take to our stage to hone their skills as they embark on their road to funny. If you are an aspiring comedian and are interested in getting a slot please email [email protected]
Pet Shop Boys Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live at the Royal Arena, Curzon Cinema in Bentalls, 3pm
Pet Shop Boys bring their critically-acclaimed greatest hits tour, Dreamworld, to movie theatres worldwide for two nights only! Captured live at Copenhagen's Royal Arena, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe put on an exhilarating performance, featuring a lavish stage show, full back-up band and mesmerizing visual backdrops, in front of an exuberant, sold-out audience. With film direction from leading live performance director David Barnard in a 14-camera shoot, this brand new concert film includes all of Pet Shop Boys' greatest hits including West End Girls, Suburbia, Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money), Left to My Own Devices, Rent, Domino Dancing, Love Comes Quickly, Always on My Mind, What Have I Done to Deserve This and It's a Sin.
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