Woolwich Events Guide and What's On Listing
This is a guide to what's on in Woolwich, your place to find things to do in the area.
Beside the Seaside: Snapshots of British coastal life, 1880 -1950
Wed, Jan 07
Venue: National Maritime Museum
Location: London
From dramatic coastlines and idyllic fishing villages to sea-bathing, promenades and donkey rides, the popularity of the seaside has led to its enduring status as a quintessential British experience.
Beside the Seaside: snapshots of British coastal life, 1880-1950 brings together photographs, posters and seaside memorabilia to capture the essence of both working life and early tourism along the British coast. More than 40 images are displayed from the Museum’s historical photographic collection, many for the first time.
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Venue: National Maritime Museum
Location: London
From dramatic coastlines and idyllic fishing villages to sea-bathing, promenades and donkey rides, the popularity of the seaside has led to its enduring status as a quintessential British experience.
Beside the Seaside: snapshots of British coastal life, 1880-1950 brings together photographs, posters and seaside memorabilia to capture the essence of both working life and early tourism along the British coast. More than 40 images are displayed from the Museum’s historical photographic collection, many for the first time.
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Exhibit: Carnaval!
Wed, Jan 07
Venue: Schumacher Gallery, Capital University
Location: Bexley
From the earliest incarnations in twelfth-century Rome through the present, carnival season has been a time of celebration. Images, videos, costumes, and masks from these performances in Europe and the Americas (including our own Mardi Gras) relate history and cultural traditions, while conveying the importance and function of community building through play.
Please note: Information for the calendar of events is gathered from multiple community sources. Experience Columbus is not responsible for the accuracy and content of information. Times, dates and locations are subject to change. Phone: 614-236-6319
Web: oldsite.capital.edu/schumacher/exhibitions/ Read more »
Venue: Schumacher Gallery, Capital University
Location: Bexley
From the earliest incarnations in twelfth-century Rome through the present, carnival season has been a time of celebration. Images, videos, costumes, and masks from these performances in Europe and the Americas (including our own Mardi Gras) relate history and cultural traditions, while conveying the importance and function of community building through play.
Please note: Information for the calendar of events is gathered from multiple community sources. Experience Columbus is not responsible for the accuracy and content of information. Times, dates and locations are subject to change. Phone: 614-236-6319
Web: oldsite.capital.edu/schumacher/exhibitions/ Read more »
The Los Dawsons Acoustic Night
Wed, Jan 07
Venue: Cattleya at Chu & Cho
Location: London
This is an acoustic regular residency run by the Los Dawsons Trio acoostica, they welcome guests to sit in, the music covers jazz blues soul folk latin indie rock pops standards anything goes as long as its acoustic and sounds nice, lovely vibe beautiful food and great sound, lovely atmosphere. Fantastic Thai Cafe..
and.... local notables Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze) and Dennis Greaves and Mark Feltham (Nine Below Zero) and Steve Morrison (Blues Abuse) have all sat in...
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Venue: Cattleya at Chu & Cho
Location: London
This is an acoustic regular residency run by the Los Dawsons Trio acoostica, they welcome guests to sit in, the music covers jazz blues soul folk latin indie rock pops standards anything goes as long as its acoustic and sounds nice, lovely vibe beautiful food and great sound, lovely atmosphere. Fantastic Thai Cafe..
and.... local notables Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze) and Dennis Greaves and Mark Feltham (Nine Below Zero) and Steve Morrison (Blues Abuse) have all sat in...
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The Slopes at the O2 - Snow Tubes
Wed, Jan 07
Venue: The London Piazza at The O2
Location: London
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Venue: The London Piazza at The O2
Location: London
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The Slopes at the O2 - Ski and Snow Boarding
Wed, Jan 07
Venue: The London Piazza at The O2
Location: London
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Venue: The London Piazza at The O2
Location: London
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Andy Warhol: Other Voices, Other Rooms
Wed, Oct 08
to Sun, Jan 11
Venue: Southbank Centre
Location: London
Andy Warhol's exhibition in London at Southbank Centre will present a display of famous artist's films, videos, television programmes and more.
Andy Warhol, an American artist best known for being a central figure in the pop art movement, is globally renowned and is often described as painter, an avant-garde filmmaker, an author. He was known for his ability to socialise with people from different socio-economic backgrounds, whether it was a group of bohemians, intellectuals, Hollywood celebrities or wealthy aristocrats.
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Venue: Southbank Centre
Location: London
Andy Warhol's exhibition in London at Southbank Centre will present a display of famous artist's films, videos, television programmes and more.
Andy Warhol, an American artist best known for being a central figure in the pop art movement, is globally renowned and is often described as painter, an avant-garde filmmaker, an author. He was known for his ability to socialise with people from different socio-economic backgrounds, whether it was a group of bohemians, intellectuals, Hollywood celebrities or wealthy aristocrats.
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Hansel and Gretel 2008
Sat, Nov 29
to Sat, Jan 17
Venue: Theatre Royal
Location: London
Hansel and Gretel at the Theatre Royal Stratford East, London and Royal Opera House Convent Gaden, London will welcome everyone, regardless of their age, to experience the pitfalls and magic of the spooky forest.
Join Hansel and Gretel on their journey through the forest into a house made of ginger bread and candies, with sugar windows. Meet the wicked Witch who lures the children into her magic house and treats them with sweets, pretending to be a good old lady. Secretly hoping to fatten the children and then eat them, the witch does not succeed.
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Venue: Theatre Royal
Location: London
Hansel and Gretel at the Theatre Royal Stratford East, London and Royal Opera House Convent Gaden, London will welcome everyone, regardless of their age, to experience the pitfalls and magic of the spooky forest.
Join Hansel and Gretel on their journey through the forest into a house made of ginger bread and candies, with sugar windows. Meet the wicked Witch who lures the children into her magic house and treats them with sweets, pretending to be a good old lady. Secretly hoping to fatten the children and then eat them, the witch does not succeed.
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Andy Warhol: Other Voices, Other Rooms
Mon, Sep 08
to Mon, Jan 19
Venue: The Hayward
Location: London
The Hayward presents a fresh perspective on Warhol's work
A major Andy Warhol exhibit showing works from the 1950s-80s. Includes films, screen-tests, videos and tv programmes which combined with archive material, paintings and installations, illuminate his creative process.
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Venue: The Hayward
Location: London
The Hayward presents a fresh perspective on Warhol's work
A major Andy Warhol exhibit showing works from the 1950s-80s. Includes films, screen-tests, videos and tv programmes which combined with archive material, paintings and installations, illuminate his creative process.
Read more »
Amanda Hutt Pastels
Wed, Dec 10
to Sun, Feb 01
Venue: L'Oasis Bar & Restaurant
Location: London
Welcome return to L'Oasis Bar and Restaurant,E1 of local artist and illustrator Amanda Hutt and her vibrant studies of people and animals in pastel.
All work on display available to buy.
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Venue: L'Oasis Bar & Restaurant
Location: London
Welcome return to L'Oasis Bar and Restaurant,E1 of local artist and illustrator Amanda Hutt and her vibrant studies of people and animals in pastel.
All work on display available to buy.
Read more »
Places Near Woolwich
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