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!

Kingston's Big Sleep Out (for homelessness)

Friday 4 October, All Saint's Church.

Image supplied

The Big Sleep Out is a unique opportunity to experience just a fraction of the challenges faced by those without a place to call home, and to hear about ongoing local challenges directly from KCAH staff. By spending one night outdoors, you'll gain insight into the realities of homelessness and help us raise vital funds to support our programs and services. 

This year's sleep out will take place within the grounds of All Saints Church in Kingston Town Centre. 

What we need from you:

We're looking for at least 70 people to register as sleepers and commit to spending the night outside with us. Each sleeper will be tasked with raising money through sponsorship from friends, family, and colleagues. Your support will directly impact the lives of those in need and bring us one step closer to ending homelessness in our community.

Universal Truths - An Exhibition by Danielle O'Connor Akiyama

Saturday 5 October, Clarendon Fine Art Kingston Bentalls, 2nd Floor Fenwick.

Image supplied

Come and meet world renowned artist Danielle O'Connor Akiyama, and celebrate her storied career.

Join us at one of our event galleries to meet this truly inspirational artist as she introduces her new collection of original paintings and limited editions. Each event will feature a drinks reception and introduction to Danielle and her work, the unveiling of a special new artwork and the chance to view the new collection in full. Each purchaser at these events will receive a copy of 'Source of Joy', Danielle's beautiful new hardback book.

Stuck in the 70's

Saturday 5 October, Teddington Constitutional Club

Image supplied

Are you stuck in the 70's? Look glam in glitter? 

Walk tall on platform boots? Feel good in flares? 

If "YES!" then come along to Teddington Constitutional Club where DJ's "Disco Sue" and "Markus" will be playing the best/worst mix of glam, cheesy pop, punk, disco and ska on old-school vinyl to a friendly (if slightly worn out) crowd reliving their youth, strutting their stuff on the dancefloor, or just sitting with a drink and enjoying the great music. Dressing up is strongly encouraged (you may win a prize). No attitudes. 

Groups welcome. Reasonably priced drinks. Good public transport links. Easy parking. £5 cash on the door – you won't get more fun for your fiver!

Fun family-friendly bike ride in Kingston

Sunday 6 October, Claremont Gardens, 10.45am meet.

Image supplied

Designed with all ages and cycling abilities in mind, this easy-paced and short ride will take you from Surbiton via the river to North Kingston, making the most of quiet roads and traffic-free routes.

Organised by Kingston Cycling Campaign (KCC), with the support of 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! Starting from Claremont Gardens, a stones through from Surbiton station, and gathering at 10.45am for the ride briefing before the 11am set off. Meeting point will be just inside the gardens at the junction of The Crescent and Grove Road – exact point marked on the map here.

All need participants to be registered on tiny.cc/FunRideOct24 to take part, so invite your friends, get your family excited and reserve your frees spot now (NB: please book one space for every rider so we know how many people to expect). Follow KCC on Facebook and Twitter for more updates in the run-up to the ride or to keep up to date on other Kingston activity. And see the FAQ section below for more information about the ride, and what you might need to know before the event.

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