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Struggling to think of what to do this weekend? Don't worry, Kingston Nub News has you covered with some of our top picks!

You can find a full line-up of events in Kingston in our dedicated What's On section.

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Alina Bzhezhinska Trio

Thursday 19 March, The Jazz Sanctuary, 7.45pm - 10.30pm.

The Jazz Sanctuary is located in the The Turks Head, Twickenham, TW1 1LF (Image supplied)

Alina Bzhezhinska is a well known and much loved artist among London audiences. She has performed here many times with her quintet HipHarpCollective, as well as in a duo with saxophonist Tony Kofi.

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This time she returns with a new project featuring Menelik Claffey on bass and Joel Prime on drums and percussion. With the harp heavily extended through electronics and pre-recorded sounds, the trio will pay tribute to jazz visionaries Alice Coltrane, Dorothy Ashby and Pharoah Sanders, while also presenting Bzhezhinska's latest compositions from the albums Whispers of Rain and Women in Jazz Vol. 1.

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Heritage Steam

Saturday 21 March and Sunday 22 March, Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Open from 10.30am - 4pm.

A heritage steam train is coming to Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway this weekend (Image supplied)

Enjoy a delightful ride on our beautiful heritage steam train, then relax with a picnic in our scenic field—complete with a play train, woodland area, and viewing platform.

* FREE rides on our sit-on miniature train for extra smiles all round! *Picnic, play & woodland areas * ice creams & drinks & snacks available, *FREE parking.

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Acoustic Sessions

Saturday 21 March, Old London Road Cafe, Doors open at 6.45pm.

The Old London Road Cafe is located in 52 Old London Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6QF (Image supplied)

Acoustic Sessions are an opportunity for young musicians to build their confidence in performing whilst meeting like-minded people.

Basement Door's evenings provide a safe space for local singer-songwriters to share and grow their talents and begin to network within The Basement Door community. Basement Door encourages family, friends and audiences to come along and support young musicians and upcoming grassroots music.

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Spring Sounds: Music in Kingston

Sunday 22 March, The Town House, 10am - 5pm.

The Town is located in Kingston University, Penrhyn Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EQ (Image supplied)

Event Details:

• Activities through out the day that are free for everyone to attend but may need booking in advance
• Live music and performances during the day
• Talks and training from organisations across the borough
• Instrument try-out zones where the public can try out a few instruments or any they wish to start learning and want to have a taste of what they are like.

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