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What's on in Charing Cross

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Charing Cross.

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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(1.7mi)

via Eastcheap RecordsLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Mental Health First Aid: Two-Day Course

22 Jul 2026

Wed 22 JulMusicians Union(2mi)

via Musicians UnionLocal gem

Community

Cyprus Week

Spotted Cyprus Week on Theatre Technis's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Wed 22 JulTheatre Technis(2mi)

via Theatre TechnisLocal 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(2.1mi)

via Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and TechnologyLocal gem

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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(2.3mi)

via Old Street RecordsLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Overwatch 5v5

Our Overwatch event is moving to a regular Wednesday slot, with it potentially becoming bi-weekly depending on turnout! Don’t have a full team? No problem, we’ll be matching up players without complete teams to make sure everyone can get in on the action. We’ll be playing the regular 5v5 mode and map selection will be done via voting! - Signups are on the night from 6:30PM, with games beginning at 7PM, you can still join even if arriving later! - You may bring your own controllers/peripherals if you want - We will be using the Steam PC version of the game for ease of login - Games will run until 10PM or so, and PCs remain available afterwards - No entry fee, but you must make a purchase to take part! Winning teams will get a little soju on the house, and depending on sign up numbers we may do a small bracket to see who’s the best in the room! See you there!

Wed 22 JulMeltdown(2.3mi)

via MeltdownCurated

Children & Family

Kids Summer Fun - Wednesdays July & August

Free family fun days on Wednesdays through the summer holidays at Camden Market, Hawley Wharf. Drop in for crafting, workshops and more.

Wed 22 JulLondon Camden Road(2.4mi)

via London Camden RoadLocal gem

Community

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(2.4mi)

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(2.4mi)

via Whitechapel GalleryLocal 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(2.5mi)

via Wilton's Music HallLocal gem

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Bengali Women’s Social Club

An open session for Bengali women in the local community, focussed on faith, health and friendship. This session is part of our Health Haven programme. Please email or to...

Wed 22 JulCastlehaven Community Hub(2.6mi)

via Castlehaven Community Hub

Likely freeCommunity

Southwark Volunteering Network

Join others organising volunteers in Southwark for an in person meeting at the Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX

Wed 22 JulCommunity Southwark(2.8mi)

via Community SouthwarkLocal gem

History & Heritage

Walking Tour: Westbourne’s Hidden Histories

A history walking tour exploring the hidden gems of our local area.

Wed 22 JulGrand Junction at St Mary Magdalene's(3mi)

via Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene'sLocal gem

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Power Up

We keep tabs on Ecsdac so you don't have to. Power Up caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Wed 22 JulEcsdac(3mi)

via EcsdacCurated

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Astrid Sonne and Liana Zhen-Ai

Right then — Astrid Sonne and Liana Zhen-Ai at CLUB CHEEK. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Wed 22 JulCLUB CHEEK(3.1mi)

via CLUB CHEEKLocal gem

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the colts pub quiz

Join us for our fortnightly Colts Quiz There will be unique challenges, entertaining themes and a cash jackpot prize! Book a table (choose quiz as booking type) £2 entry per person! (this goes straight into the jackpot)

Wed 22 JulThree Colts Tavern(3.2mi)

via Three Colts TavernCurated

Sports & Fitness

zumba

House Fellowship is being delightfully mysterious about zumba. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Wed 22 JulHouse Fellowship(3.2mi)

via House FellowshipCurated

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Venues with events near Charing Cross

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

Whitechapel Gallery2.4 miles away Eastcheap Records1.7 miles away Musicians Union2.0 miles away

More about Charing Cross

Greater London, England

Charing Cross is a quiet corner of Greater London where the pace slows down and you can actually hear your own thoughts again. The Benjamin Franklin House offers some proper history lessons without feeling like a chore for anyone who just wants to learn something new. Local groups often gather nearby for meetings that could easily turn into chats over a cup of tea. Near Here keeps an eye on what's going on so you don't have to scroll through a dozen different pages looking for a quiet afternoon activity.

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