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NW5 run crew. Kentish Town (Lilac Coffee) → Ponds → Heath (past the track) → back for coffee. 🐷 Wednesday 7am. More info: https://linktr.ee/Offwetrot

Off We Trot - Run Club

Lilac Eatery and Coffee House, 296 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2TG, UK

Camden Arts Projects is pleased to announce a major exhibition of new and recent work by Allen Jones, organised in collaboration with Almine Rech, opening on the 5th of June 2026. One of the most influential figures in British Pop Art, Allen Jones helped shaped contemporary visual culture for over six decades. His bold, graphic style and provocative exploration of the human form have made him a defining voice in the contemporary art world. This exhibition brings together painting, sculpture, alongside a major piece created specifically for this presentation. The show celebrates the artist's remarkable practice and offers a timely opportunity to engage with Jones's ongoing practice and his continued dialogue with colour, form, and diverse approach to exploring the human figure.

For media enquiries please contact: info@camdenartsprojects.com

'TAKING SHAPE' by Allen Jones

Camden Arts Projects, 176 Prince of Wales Rd, London NW5 3QB, UK

An exciting new creative project for Bangladeshi women in the Kentish Town/Queens Crescent area - art, cake and chat, in a safe, comfortable environment with friendly experienced facilitators. Currently running on Wednesday afternoons, this project hopes to provide space for women to get together, take some time for themselves and experience a series of creative projects. More info: https://www.creativehealthcamden.com/calendar-1/jjmw2ad973wctak-gy4k5-hagyp-w533h

Social Shapla

Creative Health Camden, Health Centre, 2 Bartholomew Rd, London NW5 2BX, UK

It’s WIP season! Rory Marshall & Ele McKenzie are working up brand new shows, 2 WIPs for the price of 1! Please join the critically-acclaimed Rory Marshall as he takes us on another magical journey through a world of weird, wonderful and work-in-progress characters. More info: https://www.acesandeightssaloonbar.com/events/rory-marshall-ele-mckenzie-works-in-progress/

Rory Marshall & Ele McKenzie: Works-in-Progress

Aces and Eights Bar & Pizza, 156-158 Fortess Rd, London NW5 2HP, UK

A Nashville-style songwriter round in London. Original songs, WIPs & stories. A space to connect, create & be inspired. Join us for The WIP Round, a Nashville style songwriter circle designed to spotlight the raw, real, and resonant sides of songwriting. More info: https://mapstudiocafe.com/events/the-wip-round-2/

The WIP Round

MAP Studio Cafe, 46 Grafton Rd, London NW5 3DU, UK

A night of mirth and merriment with London's best open mic comics every Sunday at the Rose & Crown, Kentish Town. FREE. More info: https://www.roseandcrownkentishtown.com/weekly-events/sunday-schtick

Open Mic Comedy Night

The Rose & Crown, 71-73 Torriano Ave, London NW5 2SG, UK

Breathing for Wellbeing is a project bringing you simple and accessible breathing sessions to help people rediscover the power of the breath. The session will focus on its impact on managing health, preventing illness, and living happier, more fulfilling lives. More info: https://www.creativehealthcamden.com/calendar-1/jlrzzzyccxkpdbx-hb9b9-m47zf-y55wm-n5h6d-zya7b-wgbe8-mtek3-np9jy-mt3yd-4jdlb-84tcb

Breathing for Wellbeing

Our Well-Beeing garden is a space run by the patients of the James Wigg, for the patients of the James Wigg. Every Thursday we run a session where patients can come and get involved and learn some green-fingered skills! More info: https://www.creativehealthcamden.com/calendar-1/2ym4h5marhn6x2y-9z677-shefj-lhdrm-6sdtp-37xnw-kshcf-6mefd-gkc5e-2nnz5-tmx4b-ytbrt-hwlpa-a9z57-hjmp9-kemdl-476w2-b5mn2-ncpwj-4dlse

Well-Beeing Gardening

Come along to Chess Club a great way of meeting new local people while brushing up on your chess skills! We welcome players of all ages and abilities to come down and try your luck every Thursday from 5 pm. More info: https://mapstudiocafe.com/events/chess-club/

Chess Club

‘Noah of the Zoa’ is an exhibition by artist George Harding, featuring a collection of vibrant oil paintings and ceramic reliefs. Please note that these events are being filmed and photographed for internal and external purposes. FREE. More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/noah-of-the-zoa-exhibition-by-george-harding-tickets-1987994185123#location

Noah of the Zoa: Exhibition by George Harding

Sweetie pie angels Michael McPheat & Lianna Holston reunite for one night only to work on entirely new shows that they haven’t even seen each other do yet! £PWYC. More info: https://www.acesandeightssaloonbar.com/events/starter-pack-2-0/

Starter Pack 2.0

The Artery Jam happens in between the open mic nights. An open stage and an open format. Jump on and get involved or sit back and enjoy the results. FREE. More info: https://mapstudiocafe.com/events/the-artery-jam/

The Artery – Jam

Organising actions in solidarity with Palestinians. All welcome. FREE. More info: https://torriano.org/whats-on/meeting/camden-friends-of-palestine-11-06-2026

Camden Friends of Palestine

Torriano Meeting House, 99 Torriano Ave, London NW5 2RX, UK

The Freedom Fridge is a weekly showcase of new and established comedy talent, in the comfortable and welcoming cellar bar of The Rose & Crown in Kentish Town. FREE. More info: https://thefreedomfridge.weebly.com/

The Freedom Fridge

Join us for the launch of our third issue: POLES. CWYR Zine is an independent publication showcasing the work of LGBTQ+ creatives. FREE. More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cwyr-zine-issue-3-launch-tickets-1985835491412

CWYR Zine Issue 3 Launch

Fiddling for the final time. Come say goodbye to our favourite venue over the last decade which has sadly gotten a little too small for us. More info: https://www.thefiddlerselbow.co.uk/whos-playing/grateful-dudes-final-fiddlers-show1262026

Grateful Dudes - Final Fiddlers Show

The Fiddler's Elbow - Music Venue, 1 Malden Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW5 3HS, UK

Born Again Concerts presents Starbenders plus supports Dead Writers and Electron live Downstairs at The Dome. This band has toured the world with everyone from Alice In Chains to Palaye Royale, destroying the entire house every time. More info: https://www.domelondon.co.uk/whatson/06-12-starbenders

Starbenders

The Dome, 2A Dartmouth Park Hill, London N19 5QH, UK

As the football season comes to a close at Bristol University, follow the girls as they gear up for their final few matches as a team. Welcome to the unfiltered, unapologetic, crass, kind, confrontational, empathetic, embarrassing world of KICKOFF. £13-£15. More info: https://www.thelionandunicorntheatre.com/whats-on

Kickoff

Lion & Unicorn, 42-44 Gaisford St, London NW5 2ED, UK

Pavey Ark are cinematic indie-folk band from Yorkshire in the UK. Known for their sublime live shows, Pavey Ark will perform a rare intimate London show at Aces and Eights. £14-£16. More info: https://www.acesandeightssaloonbar.com/events/folkandroots-present-pavey-ark-support-2/

Folkandroots Present Pavey Ark + Support

Gretel is a 22 year old singer from London. Raised on Nick Cave, she began writing gothic songs at age 11. She blends hi-fi grunge, goth-pop, and alt/indie ballads. Her EPs gained radio A Lists. More info: https://mapstudiocafe.com/events/gretel-stripped-back/

Gretel (Stripped Back)

The hidden 4th king of blues is taking over the Fiddler's Elbow for a night of blues music alongside his trusted Mojo Makers! £9.38. More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bubby-king-live-at-fiddlers-elbow-tickets-1989991810073

Bubby King Live

Elsie Franklin sings and plays acoustic country-blues, ragtime and jazz on her trusty National resonator. More info: https://folkandroots.co.uk/elsie-franklin-3/

Elsie Franklin

St Paul's Church, Camden Square, Camden Square, London NW1 9XG, UK

Gretel is a 22 year old singer from London. Raised on a diet of Nick Cave, she began writing gothic songs at age 11. She blends hi-fi grunge, goth-pop and alt/indie ballads. More info: https://mapstudiocafe.com/events/gretel-stripped-back-2/

Le Club: French party in London. More info: https://www.acesandeightssaloonbar.com/events/le-club/

Le Club: French Party

Opening are The Cheap Heathens a rousing proper punk 3 piece, '77 style, and UK 80s, formed in Brixton and gigging around London and the South East since 2024. Brighton based Family of Strangers are up next. Inspired by legendary punk bands like Penetration, The Damned, The Cramps, UK Subs and Rancid, Family of Strangers delivers a raw and powerful sound that's sure to get you moving. Headliners Year Zero are a punk band for the 21st century, playing electrifying Rock ‘n’ Roll based in the West Midlands, UK.£13. More info: https://wegottickets.com/f/17807

MoonPunx Sunday Matinee #14

Join Dalia and Megan for a fun Games Night Fundraiser supporting both CADFA and families in Gaza. Half of the proceeds will go to CADFA, a human rights organisation. £13. More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYmG25YtOVu/

Games Night

Café Palestina, 53 Fortess Rd, London NW5 1AD, UK

Two sharp and caustic comedians who happen to share the name ‘Kathryn’ bring their signature dark blends of stand up together for a special night of comedy at Aces & Eights. Join Spring Kathryn Day and Kathryn Mather on June 14th for a funny night out you won’t want to miss. £3. More info: https://www.acesandeightssaloonbar.com/events/a-night-of-comedy-kathryns-with-kathryn-mather-and-spring-kathryn-day/

A Night of Comedy Kathryns

Ilanjo is a project led by brothers Lior and Noam exploring collaborative composition, fusing together their contrasting approaches to writing. Drums: Noam Solomons-Wise Piano: Lior Solomons-Wise Double Bass: Zaki Osahn Tenor Saxophone: Alex Wardill Guitar: Toby Evans. More info: https://mapstudiocafe.com/events/jazz-at-map-presents-tbc/

Jazz at MAP Presents: Ilanjo

Drawn Together is a creative community for adults using arts practices to support connection, explore ways of seeing, sensing and experiencing ourselves and one another, and deepening our curiosity. Pick and choose from a free programme of playful online and offline activities, connect with others and share your journey. More info: https://www.creativehealthcamden.com/calendar-1/wxngajcelrjd3p6-mc264-txf2f-z23hf-ny95k-ydx9f-hl62c-bg7ka

Drawn Together

Come one, come all, come on everybody to the best Goddamn Poetry Jam you've ever seen or heard! We are an open mic night welcoming any form of spoken word - from poetry to song to stand-up comedy. £5. More info: https://www.thefiddlerselbow.co.uk/whos-playing/os4nsf6ychvnco0kw2k2x5fp34ovan2072021-xrlan-xbex9-5rmyb-wlbm8

Poetry Jam Night - All Welcome

Cheryl is actually a really nice guy, and she’s going to prove it! But first, she has some jokes to tell. Join her as she works out some jokes about being a better person, peaking in high school, and finding a new best friend. More info: https://www.acesandeightssaloonbar.com/events/6806/

Cheryl Hurst: Lots More Mr Nice Guy

Robin and Nina are two flatmates living in London. On the outside, they seem to be opposite of each other – but both are navigating existential angst... At the intersection of memory, identity, and digital overload, Disappeared / Merged is a two-hander exploring what it means to exist and to disappear in the age of digital overload and AI. £13-£15. More info: https://www.thelionandunicorntheatre.com/whats-on

Disappeared/Merged

Blues jam hosted by Will James. Sign up starts from 7pm, open to anyone looking to externalise their inner blues, or just wanna have lil play around. More info: https://mapstudiocafe.com/events/blues-night-2/

Blues Night

Celebrate Pride Month and get creative at the forum+ Collage Workshop in the CCA Horticulture Hub and Nature Garden.

Create your own unique artwork, connect with nature and others in the Horticulture Hub at CCA, the perfect setting for our gentle gathering. Enjoy experimenting with all the colours of the rainbow, taking inspiration from the outdoor area brimming with a diverse array of plants and herbs. All materials will be provided and complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit will be available.

This collage workshop is for LGBT people aged 18+, free to join and pre booking is essential. For more information contact info@forumplus.org.uk

Queer Collage Workshop

Castlehaven Horticulture Hub, Hawley Rd, London NW1 8RG, UK

Join MADI C as she performs her debut EP, Between Seasons. This is an in-person event with full band live music, surprise performances and a DJ set. Don’t miss the chance to hear the music before its release. £9.38. More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/madi-c-debut-ep-show-between-seasons-tickets-1987772275385

MADI C Debut EP Show: Between Seasons

Join two of The Telegraph’s funniest comedians of the 21st Century as they get their new shows ready for the Edinburgh Fringe. Alice Fraser is a beloved cult classic: an award-winning writer, broadcaster and comedian. John-Luke Roberts is an award-winning comedian, writer, artist, and person. £8. More info: https://www.acesandeightssaloonbar.com/events/alice-fraser-john-luke-roberts-fringe-previews/

Alice Fraser & John-Luke Roberts: Fringe Previews

The Artery runs a fortnightly open mic at Map, providing a platform for performers both established and novice. Come along to play a couple of songs or just to sit and enjoy an evening of free entertainment. FREE. More info: https://mapstudiocafe.com/events/the-artery-open-mic-2/

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