Happy Thursday, South East London!
Everybody doing okay after last night’s World Cup match? Well, there are plenty of events this weekend to keep our minds off of that. AND if you prefer a little drink to ease the pain, there’s a massive beer festival in Southwark!
But first, some very exciting food news out of Deptford…
📰 One of London's best bakeries just opened in Deptford
If you've ever walked past TOAD in Camberwell, you've seen the queue snaking down the street. Well, the bakery, crowned London Bakery of the Year at the 2025 National Bakery Awards, has just opened a second, bigger location right here in Deptford Market Yard.
It opened its doors on the 8th in a former rectory on Deptford High Street.
Expect the cult favourites (the Everything Bagel Croissant, the maple cinnamon swirl, the soy sauce cookie), plus space for the team to experiment with new things. Check out their Instagram for the pictures of all this amazing food.
Stay safe. Stay cool. Have a great weekend.
-Anton
All Weekend Long
🎭 Greenwich Comedy Garden
This huge stand-up comedy festival is back at the Old Royal Naval College. The festival already began yesterday and lasts through tht weekend. The line-up is genuinely stacked: Jack Dee, Tom Allen, Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe, all playing shows along with bars and street food in this amazing setting. Grab tickets here.
🍺 London Craft Beer Festival in Southwark Park
A massive celebration of beer is on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are a little pricey but they get you unlimited pours from 100+ breweries. Plus, there’s street food and live music. Find info and tickets here.
🎬 Rooftop Cinema Club Peckham
The rooftop screenings continue all summer with a packed weekend. On the bill this weekend: Poetic Justice, Sinners, Wicked, Grease, Inception, School of Rock and 10 Things I Hate About You. See the full schedule and get tickets.
🎭 Untold Stories in Greenwich
Running Thursday through Saturday, Untold Stories is an immersive theatre experience. Silent Rocco, a modern mime artist crafts stories and brings you into different worlds. It’s happening at the Greenwich Theatre this weekend only. Book tickets here.
Thursday, July 16th
🎶 Buena Vista Live at the Fox & Firkin
A live tribute to the legendary sound of the Buena Vista Social Club comes to Lewisham. The group is made up of the best Cuban musicians based in the UK. Get tickets here.
🎻 Sunset Quartet at the Horniman Museum
If you’ve been to the Horniman museum, you know that amazing view from the hill. Well, they’re putting it to good use for a sunset concert by enSEmble26, a collective of classical musicians who are from SE26 (get it now?). Music starts at 7pm tonight! Find out more about the collective and get tickets here.
Friday, July 17th
🎶 Afternoon Frequencies at the Queen's House
Free live electronic music fills the Great Hall of the Queen's House in Greenwich Friday afternoon. Drop in, take it in, and enjoy one of the most stunning rooms in the borough. And it’s free! Find out more here.
🌙 Daytime Moon Observing at the Royal Observatory
This is the second and last time this event is taking place this summer in which you’ll be able to see the moon during the day! Join the astronomers at the Royal Observatory to check out the moon through their telescopes from 12 to 4pm. More info here.
Saturday, July 18th
🎉 XOTIC Global Garden Party at the Fox & Firkin
The big outdoor space at the Fox & Firkin turns into a daytime party with baile funk, dancehall and global beats from 2pm. Check out the lineup and get tickets.
🏳️🌈 Queer Crossings at the Queen's House
A free live-art performance exhibiting in tandem with the Queen's House's new 'Crossings' display. The performance explores migration, generational care and survival through a queer lens. Find out more here.
🎶 South London Soul Train
An evening of funk and RnB at the Fox & Firkin, with the Butter Funk Family joining for a fun night. Get tickets here.
🛍️ Young Traders Market in Cutty Sark Gardens
Seventy-five young entrepreneurs aged 16 to 30 take over Cutty Sark Gardens for the London and South East regional final of the Young Traders Market. Browse food, drinks, groceries and arts and crafts, all run by the next generation of local traders. Find out more here.
Sunday, July 19th
🎶 Sunday Music at Eltham Palace and Gardens
Spend the afternoon in the beautiful gardens of Eltham Palace with live music playing throughout the day. I was there last weekend and it’s such a nice relaxing time. Bring a blanket, settle in, and while you’re there you can wander through one of the most unique houses in London. Find out more here.
🕰️ So Last Century Vintage Fair at Beckenham Place Park
Around 50 vintage traders set up in and around Beckenham Place Mansion, selling mid-century furniture, lighting, homeware, posters, records and summer fashion. Outside, the Beckenham Place Park Food Market brings roughly 15 food stalls, with the Mansion Bar and Café open for drinks. Runs 10am to 5pm. Find out more here.
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