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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(2.7mi)

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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(2.9mi)

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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(3mi)

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Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

A Life Drawing Class by North London Life Drawing (Longer Poses)

Wednesday 22 July 2026 -

Wed 22 JulJamboree - Live Music Venue(3.1mi)

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Afternoon Show: TJ Johnson's Peak of the Week

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Wed 22 JulJamboree - Live Music Venue(3.1mi)

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Bosko Baker's Do Makers

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Wed 22 JulJamboree - Live Music Venue(3.1mi)

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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(3.2mi)

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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(3.2mi)

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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(3.2mi)

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Likely freeWellness & Wellbeing

Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery (MBAR) Training

Deepen your understanding of addiction and recovery through mindfulness. This MBAR facilitator training explores mindfulness-based tools for working with addictive and compulsive behaviours — in your personal life, workplace, or community. Ideal for professionals, people in recovery, and those training to become MBAR facilitators.

Wed 22 JulTramshed Community Centre(3.3mi)

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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(3.5mi)

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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(3.5mi)

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DanceLive Music

Dance This Mess Around / Learn more

Wed 22 Jul Dance This Mess Around / Learn more 22 Jul 2026, 21:00 – 23 Jul 2026, 02:00 London, 49 Ridley Rd, London E8 2NP, UK D’LULU presents an all vinyl night of manic 80’s oddities and 70’s floor fillers. An eclectic mix of songs that are made for dancing. We’ll swing from hi-NRG 80’s, to post-punk, to pure Disco, to synth-pop, to funk, and sometimes we’ll even land on northern soul. Share

Wed 22 JulRidley House(3.5mi)

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Tacos and Tequila

Tacos by Rileys and Tequila drinks with 25% off. Say no more!

Wed 22 JulThe Black Eel(3.6mi)

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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(3.6mi)

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Around £8

Open Water Swimming

DSWC is proud to offer Open Water Swimming in the heart of Docklands. Millwall Outer Dock provides the perfect place for people who are already used to open water swimming but also good pool swimmers wanting to give open water a go. We are located 5-7 minutes walk from both Crossharbour and Mudchute DLR and just 12-15 minutes walk from Canary Wharf underground station. Travel between Bank DLR station and Millwall Dock in only 20 minutes! All participants swimming at DSWC must wear their NOWCA Safety Wristband every time they swim. If you are not currently a member of NOWCA, you can register here. We strongly recommend the use of a specialised wetsuit. If the water temperature is below 14 degrees, it is mandatory for participants to use a wetsuit, which needs to be provided by the participant. Participants must sign in at reception before proceeding down to the pontoons. As operators, we will know who and how many swimmers are in the water, at any time. This is important for managing your swim safety. For you as a swimmer, wearing your NOWCA Safety Wristband will speed your entry into the water plus record your swim time and distance, just like wearing a chip at a triathlon. Sessions cost £8. Times 5:30pm till Sunset Last swimmer entry will be 30 minutes before sunset.

Wed 22 JulDocklands Sailing and Watersports Centre(3.8mi)

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Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Creative Writing Workshop

Open to everyone from beginner to experienced writers, whether you want to write a story/a play/lyrics or poetry, join our weekly workshop.

Wed 22 JulPoplar Union(4mi)

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Venues with events near Waterloo

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

Meltdown2.7 miles away London Camden Road2.9 miles away Three Colts Tavern3.0 miles away

More about Waterloo

Greater London, England

Waterloo is part of London, with quick links into surrounding neighbourhoods. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as The Oasis Centre and Waterloo Action Centre, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Waterloo events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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