at the Black Cultural Archives

Walk your way round Brixton and Lambeth

A year’s worth of walks complied by the Lambeth Local History Forum includes many in and near Brixton.

Most last between 90 minutes and two hours. A booklet with full details is available online. at lambethlocalhistoryforum.org.uk Many are free, but donations are welcome.

The walks until October include:

15 May Sunday 12.50pm

Guided Walk of Brixton Hill 15 May Sunday 2.30pm

Tulse Hill

Led by Alan Piper of the

Brixton Society 29 May Sunday 2.30pm

Brixton’s Blue Plaques Led by Bill Linskey of the Brixton Society

5 June Sunday 2.30pm

West Norwood Cemetery tour 11 June Saturday 2.30pm

Brixton Market heritage walk 12 June Sunday 12.50pm

Guided Walk of Brixton Hill 19 June Sunday 2.30pm

Myatt’s Fields

Led by Alan Piper of the

Brixton Society 22 June Wednesday 6pm

Clapham Common: Women of

South Side Over 200 Years

Led by Michael Tuffrey of the

Clapham Society 22 June Wednesday 7pm

Midsummer Wild Flower Hunt, Brockwell Park Organised by South London Botanical Institute

JULY

3 July Sunday 2.30pm

West Norwood Cemetery tour 9 July Saturday 11am

Kennington Uncovered

Organised by Lambeth tour

Guides Association 9 July Saturday 2.30pm

Brixton Market heritage walk 10 July Sunday 12.50pm

Guided Walk of Brixton Hill 24 July Sunday 2.30pm

Stockwell Green

Led by Bill Linskey of the

Brixton Society 31 July Sunday 2.30pm

Clapham Ghost Signs Led by Alyson Wilson of the Clapham Society

AUGUST

7 August Sunday 2.30pm

West Norwood Cemetery tour 13 August Saturday 11am

Kennington Uncovered

Organised by Lambeth tour

Guides Association 13 August Saturday 2.30pm

Brixton Market heritage walk 14 August Sunday 12.50pm

Guided Walk of Brixton Hill 21 August Sunday 2.30pm

Lansdowne Way and Larkhall Park Led by Alan Piper of the Brixton Society

SEPTEMBER

1 Sept Thursday 6pm

The History of Clapham Common

Led by Tom Jansz of the

Clapham Society 4 Sept Sunday 2.30pm

West Norwood Cemetery tour 10 Sept Saturday 2.30pm

Brixton Market heritage walk 10 Sept Saturday 10am

Herne Hill Heritage Trail: Central

Led by Robert Holden of the

Herne Hill Society 11 Sept Sunday 12.50pm

Guided Walk of Brixton Hill 18 Sept Sunday 2.30pm

Brixton West of the High Street

Led by Alan Piper of the

Brixton Society 24 Sept Saturday 10am

Herne Hill Heritage Trail: South Led by Robert Holden of the Herne Hill Society

SELF-GUIDED WALKS

Streatham Literary Walk North A stroll around the north of Streatham visiting locations connected to its famous literati Download the route: bit.ly/StreathamLitNorth The Streatham Festival & The Streatham Society Streatham Literary Walk South Discover the homes of famous authors and the places they visited Download the route: bit.ly/StreathamLitSouth The Streatham Festival & The Streatham Society West Norwood Town Centre A map to guide you to the location of 21 blue plaques Download the route: norwoodforum.org/blue-plaque-scheme Norwood Forum

REGULAR WALKS

Brixton Market Heritage Walks Brixton Society: A 75-minute walk taking in the street markets, covered arcades and high street. Starts 2.30pm from Brixton Station Road Cost £5 per person (includes a copy of the book of the walk) Booking essential: brixtonsociety.org.uk/events

GUIDED WALK OF BRIXTON HILL

Friends of Windmill Gardens A 90-MINUTE walk with a Blue Badge Guide, covering 19th- and 20th-century developments near Brixton Windmill, including the prison, waterworks, trams and telegraphy. All proceeds to Brixton Windmill Booking essential: brixtonwindmill.org/visit/ guided-walks

LAMBETH TOUR GUIDES ASSOCIATION WALKING TOURS

All walks cost £12. Booking essential. Details of each are on the LTGA Eventbritepage. Booking essential: eventbrite.co.uk/o/ lambeth-tour-guides-association-41091500013 West Norwood Cemetery Tours Friends of West Norwood Cemetery

Guided tours usually last 1½–2 hours on the first Sunday of the month. Highlights include the monuments of Sir Henry Doulton, Mrs Beeton, Baron de Reuter and Sir Henry Tate. Booking essential on Eventbrite via www.fownc.org/tickets Dame Elizabeth Anionwu

Leading Black British women photo exhibition at the BCA

Stories of Black Leadership III: Inspiring Legacies, is a portrait commission by award-winning photographer Misan Harriman.

On show at the Black Cultural archives on Windrush Square until 4 June, it makes visible the journeys of pioneering Black British women who, says the BCA, “have excelled beyond measure, inspired many and left a lasting legacy that builds up those around us”.

It is the final part of the BCA’s Stories of Black Leadership photographic and oral history series sponsored by JP Morgan, a three-year project to make visible the journeys of pioneering Black British women.

Inspiring Legacies presents the personal experiences of five women leaders:

● Dame Elizabeth Anionwu, health care administrator, lecturer, emeritus professor of nursing at the University of West London, and vice-chairperson of the Mary Seacole memorial statue appeal ● Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin MBE, the first black woman to become a Church of England bishop and suffragan Bishop of Dover, deputising for the Archbishop of Canterbury ● Claire Ighodaro CBE, the first woman president of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and former financial director of BT Broadband ● Dame Donna Kinnair, former chief executive and general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing ● Jacky Wright, chief digital officer and a corporate vice president at Microsoft US.

Inspiring Legacies is presented alongside previous exhibits, Radiating Greatness and Breaking Barriers, that were unveiled in 2018 and 2019 respectively at the London headquarters of J P Morgan.

Domino club championship and entertainment in town hall

Brixton Immortals domino club is organising a three-match championship combined with entertainment and a chance to discuss health and wellbeing.

The second and third of the six-hour matches will be in Lambeth town hall in Brixton.

The first will be in Bellenden Road, Peckham, at the ElimHouse Community Association on Saturday 21 May. The Brixton matches will be on Saturday 28 May and Saturday 11 June.

All matches will run from 3.30 to 9.30pm and will be followed by entertainment with a popular local sound system until 1.30am.

The Immortals are running the events with three community organisations:

● MYcommunity Lambeth, part

of Age UK Lambeth, providing support on health, housing and finances;

● Black Thrive Global, which

evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth partnership, established in 2016 to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black care network of GP practices in Tulse Hill and Herne Hill.

Participants will be invited to:

● Engage with local health and

wellbeing teams

● Have a blood pressure check

and seek advice on the results

● Talk to community link

workers about any support needs

● Get information about local

projects and services.

Our selection of gigs and more in Brixton and nearby

WED 4 @ POP BRIXTON

4 May is International Sauvignon day. Who knew? Brixton’s Specialist Cellars presents a free TASTING of 25 New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs – one of its fortnightly Wine Tribe events at Pop. 5.30–6.30pm. Free. Register at Eventbrite: wine-tribe-wednesdays.

THU 5 @ BRIXTON ORCHARD

Join VOLUNTEERS at a weekly (long) lunchtime session with Urban Growth planting, mulching, weeding and learning. Children welcome, but must be supervised at all times. 1–2.30pm. Free. Register at Eventbrite: urban-growth-learning-gardens.

FRI 6 @ POW

Your chance to PERFORM at the Prince of Wales – either solo or in a group – at Mic’n Out urban karaoke. Bar tab for best performers – £50 for the winners. 7pm-12am. From £5.

SAT 7 @ JAMM

Freedom – feel good HOUSE AND DISCO: day and night terrace party with Bondax. 5pm–4m. £15.

SUN 8 @ HOOTANANNY

Mobius Loop with eccentric gypsy folk stories, fusing WORLD MUSIC and conscious rap with eruptions of free-form dance charged with a powerful and intense energetic performance. Support by Xi fractal. 7pm–11pm. £10/12.

MON 9 @ WINDMILL BRIXTON

With two sold out shows under their belt, Vocal Girls are back with their SUMMER PARTY and special guest headliner Pixey. 7.30pm. £10.

TUE 10 @ WINDMILL BRIXTON

Brooklyn-based Momma led by singers/ guitarists Allegra Weingarten and Etta Friedman is back at the Windmill. The RISING BAND signed to tastemakers Lucky Number at the end of 2021. 7.30pm. £8.

WED 11 @ JAMM

Open Decks is a welcoming outdoor space for LOCAL DJs of any level to come and play some tunes in front of an intimate crowd as well as anyone who wants to listen to new talent. To be considered for a slot, simply fill details on a Google form on the Jamm website [brixtonjamm.org]. 6–11.30pm. Free.

THU 12 @ JAMM

Jamm’s new PAINT & PINOT event is led by a London artist who will talk you through painting the faces of the people you’re with. Art supplies and canvas supplied. An exclusive wine menu on offer. No experience necessary. 7–10pm. £17.50 from website.

FRI 13 @ WINDMILL

EUROVISION fan or hater? The release party for Junodef’s new single Eurovision 2004, inspired by that year’s winner Wild Dancer, is for you, with an emotional roller coaster of Eurovision DJs and live bands. Moody, sometimes electronic, mostly alternative pop music. Support from Mathilde Bataille and more. 8pm. £5.

SAT 14 @ BRIXTON

One of the Brixton Society’s monthly HERITAGE WALKS. This one shows how Brixton grew from nothing to become South London’s biggest shopping centre by the 1920s – a vital part of its history. A copy of Brixton Markets – a heritage walk, is included. 2.30pm. £5. Limited places; booking essential: Eventbrite Brixton Society. Singersongwriter Kevin Mark Trail helps you to learn to sing in different styles at Brixton House – see 6 June

SUN 15 @ BLUES KITCHEN

Live music from 8.30pm from the Blues Kitchen house band. Free.

MON 16 @ WINDMILL BRIXTON

Grace Cummings, performing with her band, is a contemporary FOLK musician from Melbourne, Australia, with a strong connection to that country’s landscape. Her debut album, Refuge Cove, won critical acclaim from Pitchfork and Allmusic, among others. 730pm. £11.

TUE 17 @ BRIXTON HOUSE

First of a six-night run for Patricia Gets Ready (for a date with the man that used to hit her) at Brixton’s new THEATRE. Patricia has spent a year crafting a kick-ass speech while recovering from an abusive relationship. Join her as she gets ready for the date; tells stories of her past, how it has affected her present; and looks honestly at her future. 8pm. £21, Concessions and students £17.

WED 18 @ HOOTANANNY

Join British producer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Bienvenue for a night of ELECTRONIC FUNK AND PUNK. Inspired by London’s jam scenes and their fusion of genres, Bienvenue is making waves. 8pm. £6 advance.

THU 19 @ QUEEN’S HEAD

Stand-up COMEDY on Stockwell Road with 10 acts hosted by Alfie Evers. 8pm. Free.

FRI 20 @ DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY

Part of the Dulwich Festival, Gramophone Award winning Ensemble Plus Ultra – “a crack squad of the finest British EARLY MUSIC singers” and one of the world’s leading exponents of the music of Renaissance Spain – in their first London performance since before the pandemic with a programme of secular works in the stunning gallery. 7.30pm. £27, includes glass of wine.

SAT 21 @ POW

Utopia celebrate their eighth birthday with a 12-hour HOUSE AND GARAGE party on the POW rooftop and inside if necessary. 3pm–3am. Advance: £11.30. £6 before 5pm.

SUN 22 @ HOOTANANNY

Salsa and CUBAN SON specialists Sarabanda bring their improvised jam session to the Hootananny once more. Listen and dance. 7–11pm. Free.

MON 23 @ BLUES KITCHEN

Regular Monday night LIVE BLUES and soul. From 9.30pm. Free.

TUE 24 @ CROWN & ANCHOR

Tuesday night is QUIZ NIGHT hosted by Dave at the Crown & Anchor. Cash prizes foe first two teams, a bottle of wine for the third. 7.30pm. £2 per person.

WED 25 @ HOOTANANNY

OMAR – UK King of Soul and Godfather of Neo-Soul – collaborator with Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu and D’Angelo. Support from Karl Benjamin. Book now for an enigmatic and soulful show. 8–11pm. £16.50.

THU 26 @ ELECTRIC BRIXTON

Formed in 2003 by a group of friends in BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, Dubioza Kolektiv blend Balkan sounds, ska and a lot more. Catchy and confrontational, they have worked with Benjamin Zephaniah and sing in English, Spanish, Italian and Punjabi. A band for Brixton. Plus a set from Mista Trick, the DJ behind Hootananny club night Swing & Bass. 7pm. £26.43.

FRI 27 @ POW

Supa Dupa Fly with nineties, noughties and now HIP HOP and R&B. Hip hop: expect 2Pac, Biggie, Lil Kim, DMX, Jay-Z, Busta, Kanye and Ludacris. R&B: Beyonce, Aaliyah, TLC, Missy, Usher, Destiny’s Child, J.T, Rihanna and Chris Brown. Plus Afrobeats and dancehall. 9pm–4am. £15.

SAT 28 @ JAMM

That’s DRAG BINGO – hosted by the sensational queens, Orange Gina, Ariel Bold and Magik – is unlike any other as they bringing their special bingo machine: the smoking hot DRAG-on. Doors 6pm. Show 7pm. £17.50.

SUN 29 @ UPSTAIRS AT THE RITZY

Soca Social LDN is an interactive social experience centred around GAMES AND SOCA MUSIC. Look forward to taking part in icebreakers, table and audience participation games, and competitions, including charades and name that tune. From 6pm. Free before 7pm, £8 after. Last entry 9.30pm.

MON 30 @ JAMM

Straight Pocket – Brixton’s great JAZZ IMPROVISATION night – hosted every Monday by Renato Paris. 6–11pm. Free before 8pm. £3 advance. £5 door.

TUE 31 @ HOOTANANNY

Edgy Satsuma return with a night of UNDISCOVERED SOUNDS from violinist and vocalist Sloane Monroe who merges blues, classical, folk and jazz with live looping; soulful and powerful jazz vocalist Olympia Vitalis; and new rock boy-band Comforts. 7.30–11pm. £5.

JUNE

WED 1@ HERNE HILL VELODROME

Round 9 of the 2022 Azeus Convene CYCLING track league is at the velodrome. You’ll see multiple race disciplines, watch experienced racers, as well as riders of all ages getting their first taste of the racing experience. Jan’s Cafe is open throughout the event with hot food, Volcano coffee and Canopy beers. Youth racing starts at 6pm with adults from 7 to 9pm. Free, no need to book.

THU 2 @ BROCKWELL PARK

MADNESS perform at a bank holiday event with Supergrass, Mike Skinner, Crazy P, Norman Jay, the London African Gospel Choir, Dennis Bovell, Dub Pistols, Big Fish Little Fish, Guilty Pleasures, Old Dirty Brasstards, Squeeze, Mystery Jets and Tippa Irie. Tickets (from madness.co.uk) £46.75, £33 for entry before 2.30pm.

FRI 3 @ DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY

Bring the whole family along and get playful at one of the gallery’s free Family Fridays. Activities are aimed at 7–12-year-olds and their families, but siblings and families of all ages are welcome. Artists Paloma Tendero and Gaby Sahhar guide workshops inspired by the Reframed Woman in the Window exhibition, and exploring NEW ART-MAKING IDEAS, materials and possibilities. No experience is needed, all materials provided. 10am–noon or 2–4pm. Free, advance booking essential.

SAT 4 @ POW

Shabba Party host the official London launch party for the Rototom Festival, Europe’s largest international REGGAE/DANCEHALL festival. 4pm – 4am. £12.50.

SUN 5 @ ELECTRIC BRIXTON

Brazilian DRAG QUEEN and singer-songwriter Pabllo Vittar, whose music is seen as “unofficial anthems for Brazil’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community”. Doors 7pm. £31.

MON 6 @ BRIXTON HOUSE

With the Brixton House Choir, you can LEARN TO SING styles from gospel to reggae. Guests for this season are Kevin Mark Trail, who has had solo releases with EMI and Warner, and Rachel Huggins, a singer and songwriter who specialises in gospel, soul and jazz, and twotime finalist on BBC’s Gospel Choir of the Year. 7–9pm. £8/6.

TUE 7 @ POW

Sara Barron plus support at POW’s regular Tuesday night COMEDY event Upstairs. Each event features at least two acts presenting new work-in-progress shows in preparation for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Doors 7pm. Show 8pm. £10 advance, £12 door. Students: £5.50/£6.

WED 8 @ HOOTANANNY

London Astrobeat Orchestra perform songs from iconic Talking Heads albums with a “razor-sharp, liquid FUNK and jaw-droppingly tight” African twist. 7pm. £13.24.