What's on near Kingston this year: Valentine's Day quiz, Lunar New Year, and more
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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.
Pete Roth Rio featuring Bill Bruford
Thursday 13 February, The Turks Head - Twickenham.
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The Pete Roth Trio comprises Mike Pratt on bass and features the incomparable Bill Bruford on drums.
This is not just a band; it's an unmissable experience that will leave a lasting impression. Whether performing original compositions or re-imagining classics, the Trio consistently delivers a spellbinding performance in an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance!
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Friends, Food & Quiz
Friday 14 February, Park Brew & Kitchen
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Join us for an alternative Valentines. The evening will include-
- Fish and chips (or chicken and/or veggie options)
- A lively quiz celebrating love and friendship
- Great prizes
- Lots of laughs
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Lunar New Year Celebration: Cooking & Culture China
Saturday 15 February, 18 Southsea Road - Kingston, 2pm - 5pm.
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oin us for a fantastic time this lunar New year with the next in our series of Cooking & Culture events. This time covering China. Enjoy free food and drink, performances, witness a wonderful cooking demonstration and create Spring Couplets.
Event co-hosted with the Kingston Chinese Association. Funding to support this event from Kingston Council and Hubbub.
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Bats Bats Bats
Saturday 15 February, Doors open: 7.30pm.
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More of a 'runaway train to the graveyard' than the 'bleed your heart out on the page' type of emo; one way to sum up the sound of Sussex & Surrey band Bats Bats Bats. Their self-released singles 'Darkness', 'Ghosts', 'Death Letters' and now 'Dead & Gone' saw a welcome return to hardcore sensibilities within the realm of the now re-popularised emo genre.
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