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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Demesne, The

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.

Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Demesne, The, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Demesne, The

Flirting (35mm)1

Flirting (35mm)

at David Lean Cinema

FLIRTING (35mm) 1991 | Dir John Duigan | Australia | 95 min Stars: Noah Taylor, Nicole Kidman, Thandie Newton The second autobiographical film by Duigan after The Year My Voice Broke. Taylor again plays Danny, now at a rural boarding school, where he meets Thandiwe, the rebellious daughter of African parents, who studies at the nearby Girl’s college. Before long a romance develops between the two, who must get around the rules of both institutions to see each other. This tender and perceptive film sees early performances from female stars Kidman and Newton, as well as Naomi Watts. A 35mm presentation in association with The Cinema Museum. Saturday 11 July at 2.00pm Get Tickets

1.9 milesSat 11 Jul
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Is Small Beer on the Bermondsey Beer Mile

at Small Beer Brew Co.

The Small Beer brewery and taproom is close to several craft breweries and bottle shops that make up the Bermondsey Beer Mile. If you're tackling the Bermondsey Beer Mile on a Saturday, we recommend starting in the Small Beer taproom, and then making your way up to London Bridge, where your food and public transport options are plentiful. Alternatively, you can do it the other way around, kicking things off on Druid Street and ending your day in South Bermondsey, where you can visit Four Pure and Small Beer before closing time at 10pm.

9.1 milesSat 11 Jul23:00
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Teddington Choral Society – Anything Goes3

Teddington Choral Society – Anything Goes

at Landmark Arts Centre

Teddington Choral Society and its Musical Director, Julian Collings, are delighted to announce their forthcoming concert: “Anything goes!” As is tradition now, Teddington Choral Society will be performing a varied and engaging lighter summer concert. This year, the choir will be singing a medley of compositions from the 1950’s. From Ralph Vaughan Williams’s “Five Mystical Songs” to Frank Loesser’s Guys and Dolls, as well as Irving Berlin and Cole Porter medleys, the evening promises to be both an evocative and entertaining one. Teddington Choral Society will be joined by baritone Dominic Sedgwick and accompanied at the piano by Greg May. Do not be surprised if you find yourself singing along while enjoying cheerful and well know tunes! Information: www.teddingtonchoral.co.uk Book Tickets Date Time Price Book Now Date 11 July 2026 Time 19:30 Price FREE - £20.00 Book Tickets

9.1 milesSat 11 Jul
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Coriolanus4

Coriolanus

at Network Theatre

Set in a post-apocalyptic landscape, Coriolanus, a fierce and proud Roman general, earns fame after defeating Rome’s enemies, his military success, he despises the common people and refuses to flatter them for political gain. Urged to seek public office, his arrogance alienates citizens, leading to his banishment. In anger, he allies with his former enemy Aufidius and marches against Rome. As destruction looms, his mother, Volumnia, pleads with him to spare the city. Moved by her words, he relents, choosing honor over revenge. His decision saves Rome but seals his fate, as he is killed for betraying his allies in return.

9.6 milesSat 11 Jul
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Young Conductors Mentoring Scheme with Crouch End Festival Chorus5

Young Conductors Mentoring Scheme with Crouch End Festival Chorus

at Making Music - Scotland

2 dates from 01 Sep 2024 Making Music Member Event Summer concert: O Mistress Mine 10 Jul 2026 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm A delicate summer poesy of song, with music to touch the heart strings. Making Music Member Event Come and Sing Mozart Requiem 11 Jul 2026 12:30 pm to 07:00 pm Come and sing Mozart Requiem Making Music Member Event South Birmingham Sinfonia: Spain and beyond 11 Jul 2026 03:00 pm to 05:30 pm South Birmingham Sinfonia: Spain and beyond Making Music Member Event Summer Showcase 11 Jul 2026 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm Making Music Member Event Make More Sail - Summer Concert 2026 11 Jul 2026 05:00 pm to 08:30 pm Make More Sail by Adrian Bawtree and Gloria by Francis Poulenc Making Music Member Event Eltham Choral Society Summer Concert 11 Jul 2026 07:00 pm Eltham Choral Society Summer Concert Making Music Member Event A Night at the Proms 11 Jul 2026 07:00 pm Derby Concert Orchestra 11 July 2026 concert Making Music Member Event Wombourne & District Choral Society 11 Jul 2026 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm Wombourne & District Choral Society Summer Concert 2026 Making Music Member Event Rutter Gloria 11 Jul 2026 07:30 pm Choral and brass concert Making Music Member Event

9.9 milesSat 11 Jul
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Art Book Club6

Art Book Club

at Museum of Croydon

Join us every month in the Clocktower Café for a relaxed, friendly discussion on an art-related book as part of our Croydon Art Collection: Matching Masterpieces Exhibition. For our next session, we will be reading Grayson Perry’s Playing to the Gallery as part of a programme of events around ou

1.9 milesSat 11 Jul
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WMA Summer Concert and Summer Fayre 20267Free! (worth double-checking)

WMA Summer Concert and Summer Fayre 2026

at Wandsworth Music

Come and hear the extremely talented students from WMA perform in the end of term Summer Concert. Featuring Sound Start recorders, WMA Junior Academy Choir, Djembe ensemble, Training Orchestra strings, wind and brass. Percussion ensemble. Pop Bands, and Jazz Train, Jazz Explorers and The Roehampton Street Band! In the afternoon we will have live music,

5.4 milesSat 11 Jul
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WMA Summer Concert and Summer Fayre 20268Free! (worth double-checking)

WMA Summer Concert and Summer Fayre 2026

at Wandsworth Music

Come and hear the extremely talented students from WMA perform in the end of term Summer Concert. Featuring Sound Start recorders, WMA Junior Academy Choir, Djembe ensemble, Training Orchestra strings, wind and brass. Percussion ensemble. Pop Bands, and Jazz Train, Jazz Explorers and The Roehampton Street Band! In the afternoon we will have live music,

5.4 milesSat 11 Jul11:30
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The Close-Up Show - Real Magic Real Close9

The Close-Up Show - Real Magic Real Close

at Churchill Theatre

An intimate evening of close-up magic, trickery and sleight of hand. Close-up magic is one of the most popular and impressive forms of the art, and this event showcases some of the best exponents. Enjoy three performances at three tables as the magicians rotate and entertain. Age Restriction 11+

7.2 milesSat 11 Jul
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Let the Good Times Be-GIN10

Let the Good Times Be-GIN

at Box Galleries

6:30pm - 9:30pm Box Galleries will be hosting an evening of gin tasting on the 11th July. Our Spirit Connoisseur Duncan Harrop will be in the gallery on the night, discussing all things gin whilst you browse our latest variety of artwork. Spaces will be limited so please RSVP at your earliest opportunity.

8.4 milesSat 11 Jul
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