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What's on in Holloway, Upper

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

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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(3.6mi)

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Dinner & DJ's

Mid week (Tuesday~Thursday) we invite friends to play records during dinner (from 8~11pm). Whilst it’s a more chilled out affair than Fridays and Saturday, you can still expect a killer selection of soul, disco and rare cuts.

Wed 22 JulBambi(3.7mi)

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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(3.8mi)

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Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars at Orange Walk People's Stadium. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Wed 22 JulOrange Walk People's Stadium(3.8mi)

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Calm Drawing

Join Anchal for a gentle weekly drawing workshop designed to help you slow down, focus, and experience calm through simple lines and shapes.

Wed 22 JulArts Depot(3.8mi)

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Classic Art London

Monday 22 June - Friday 3 July 2026

Wed 22 JulStephen Ongpin & Guy Peppiatt(3.9mi)

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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(3.9mi)

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Daytime Art Cafe

Wednesday 22nd July, 2-4pm Join us for an extra special day-time Art Cafe as part of our Discover Festival. in The Gallery Cafe

Wed 22 JulSt. Margaret's House(4.1mi)

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Social Gardening

The St Margaret’s House garden has been redeveloped over the past two years. Last year saw the installation of the RHS gold medal winning 'Talitha Arts Garden', and this year has seen landscaping work to make the garden fully accessible.

Wed 22 JulSt. Margaret's House(4.1mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Top Step Bar

The Top Step Bar, which is run by the The Christchurch Association (CCA), offers a wide range of soft and alcoholic drinks. It is located upstairs in the Reception Room in Church House. The CCA is open to all who worship at Christ Church, live in the parish and/or are associated with a group that ... Read More about Southgate Sessions

Wed 22 JulChrist Church Southgate(4.2mi)

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Theatre

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

Found this on Cardboard City (London)'s radar. Cardboard Collective - Acting Through Music – Finding Your Unique Voice (Musical Theatre) — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Wed 22 JulCardboard City (London)(4.2mi)

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Bollywood on Steinway

We found this gem on 1901 Arts Club's website. Bollywood on Steinway — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Wed 22 Jul1901 Arts Club(4.3mi)

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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(4.3mi)

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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(4.3mi)

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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(4.3mi)

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East End Voices: Community, Activism and Identity

Whitechapel Gallery is being delightfully mysterious about East End Voices: Community, Activism and Identity. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Wed 22 JulWhitechapel Gallery(4.3mi)

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Tom's Toe Tapping WEDNESDAY / Learn more

Wed 22 Jul Tom's Toe Tapping WEDNESDAY / Learn more 22 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 London, 49 Ridley Rd, London E8 2NP, UK TOM'S TOE TAPPING WEDNESDAY Step, shuffle, and scoot the right way by dancing in regimented lines to vaguely country music Open to all! 7pm-8:30pm ish Share

Wed 22 JulRidley House(4.3mi)

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Greater London, England

Holloway, Upper has a local Greater London setting where the useful dates may be small but still worth finding. St Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church and St. Andrew's Church give the current listings a useful local shape. Near Here gathers Holloway, Upper events so church dates and nearby plans are easier to find. Check individual listings for times, booking details, directions, and organiser notes before heading out.

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