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Yo Poppa & Yo Momma

We're bringing you stone-cold throwback classics, performed by a handpicked selection of young guns. Kicking off with duo Yo Poppa, they'll be followed by the full band Yo Momma at 10pm. Led by superstar bassist Digby Lovatt, this 5-piece has credits that include Emeli Sande, Becky Hill and Jack Garratt to name a few. Come and get down!

Wed 22 JulEastcheap Records(0.5mi)

via Eastcheap RecordsLocal gem

Community

Learning from the past to inform a safer future

By examining historical evidence, from accidents and near misses to successful interventions, we can better understand risk, human factors and the effectiveness of past responses.

Wed 22 JulInstitute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology(0.7mi)

via Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and TechnologyLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £20.00

Italian Class: Lower Intermediate

Join us for our lower intermediate Italian conversation class on Wednesday 22 July at 6pm. The 50-minute class will take place at Arthur's Coffee House in Ravenscourt Park. Which class is right for me?Lower Intermediate (A2) - I know basic vocabulary and can form simple sentences, but I struggle to keep a conversation

Wed 22 JulBendico(0.8mi)

via BendicoLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £20.00

French Class: Lower Intermediate

Join us for our lower intermediate French conversation class on Wednesday 22 July at 6pm. The 50-minute class will take place at Arthur's Coffee House in Ravenscourt Park. Which class is right for me?Lower Intermediate (A2) - I know basic vocabulary and can form simple sentences, but I struggle to keep a conversation g

Wed 22 JulBendico(0.8mi)

via BendicoLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £20.00

Spanish Class: Lower Intermediate

Join us for our lower intermediate Spanish conversation class on Wednesday 22 July at 6pm. The 50-minute class will take place at Arthur's Coffee House in Ravenscourt Park. Which class is right for me?Lower Intermediate (A2) - I know basic vocabulary and can form simple sentences, but I struggle to keep a conversation

Wed 22 JulBendico(0.8mi)

via BendicoLocal gem

Dance

Caring Cultures in Dance

DCD and One Dance UK will deliver this one-day event as part of People Dancing’s Summer Programme 2026. A compassionate, body-aware journey into wellbeing, self-care and the care of others.

Wed 22 JulDancers' Career Development(0.8mi)

via Dancers' Career Development

Community

Midnight Train Feat. Chaplin, Searl & Nan

Chaplin, Searl and Nan blend foot-stomping rhythms, dipped in moonshine and served with a side of double bass and fiddle. Midnight train reimagines your favourite songs into something refreshingly new with a folk twist, rustic charm, and a whole lot of heart!

Wed 22 JulOld Street Records(0.9mi)

via Old Street RecordsLocal gem

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The Feminist Art of Walking in Whitechapel, with Morag Rose

The Feminist Art of Walking celebrates women transforming walking into works of art and activism, whilst sharing a manifesto for more equitable streets.

Wed 22 JulWhitechapel Gallery(0.9mi)

via Whitechapel GalleryLocal gem

Community

East End Voices: Community, Activism and Identity

Whitechapel Gallery hasn't given us the full script, but East End Voices: Community, Activism and Identity has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Wed 22 JulWhitechapel Gallery(0.9mi)

via Whitechapel GalleryLocal gem

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Bollywood on Steinway

1901 Arts Club is hosting and we're spreading the word. Bollywood on Steinway — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Wed 22 Jul1901 Arts Club(1.1mi)

via 1901 Arts ClubLocal gem

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INDY

Presented by James Seabright By Daniel Clarkson and Brendan Murphy Three performers. One fedora. And a whole lot of snakes. Join a trio of amateur archaeologists as they attempt to recreate the legendary Indiana Jones trilogy – live on stage! Armed with homemade props, shadow puppets, and sheer misplaced confidence, can this heroic adventure avoid […]

Wed 22 JulWilton's Music Hall(1.1mi)

via Wilton's Music HallLocal gem

Theatre

Cardboard Collective - Acting Through Music – Finding Your Unique Voice (Musical Theatre)

Cardboard Collective - Acting Through Music – Finding Your Unique Voice (Musical Theatre). Cardboard City (London). Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Wed 22 JulCardboard City (London)(1.2mi)

via Cardboard City (London)Local gem

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Cartref yn y Ddinas

We've tracked down Cartref yn y Ddinas at London Welsh Centre. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Wed 22 JulLondon Welsh Centre(1.2mi)

via London Welsh CentreLocal gem

Likely freeTalks & Lectures

Spotlight Talk: Leaving London

In this short talk, Roy will dive into the spaces, places, and faces of the Foundling Hospital’s move out of London. This talk takes place on the exact centenary of the day in 1926 when the Hospital underwent a huge upheaval and dozens of children were moved from the heart of London to the countryside.

Wed 22 JulFoundling Museum(1.4mi)

via Foundling MuseumLocal gem

Likely freeChildren & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Family Workshop: Fabulous Flowers

Join artist Jess Heritage to transform the Museum with a spectacular nature-inspired installation! Bring the space to life by creating giant flowers and adding them to the collaborative display.

Wed 22 JulFoundling Museum(1.4mi)

via Foundling MuseumLocal gem

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Chess Club

“Life is a kind of Chess.” – Benjamin Franklin. Franklin believed, chess teaches foresight, patience, and bold strategy.

Wed 22 JulBenjamin Franklin House(1.5mi)

via Benjamin Franklin HouseLocal gem

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Bruno Mars

Something's afoot at Orange Walk People's Stadium and it goes by the name of Bruno Mars. Their site has the particulars.

Wed 22 JulOrange Walk People's Stadium(1.7mi)

via Orange Walk People's StadiumLocal gem

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Venues with events near City of London

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Bendico0.8 miles away Whitechapel Gallery0.9 miles away Foundling Museum1.4 miles away

More about City of London

City and County of the City of London, England

The City of London is a compact square mile where you can walk from one end to the other before your morning coffee gets cold. It might look like a postcard with its towering skyscrapers and historic churches, but there's plenty of noise and activity just below ground level. Even without a list of specific venues to name drop, you'll find markets buzzing with traders and theatres putting on shows that make the rest of the country jealous. Near Here keeps track of what's going on so you don't have to hunt for fun in such a busy place.

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