Things to do in south London – from planetarium screenings of Lilo and Stitch to swing dance lessons
Silver screen science fiction
“Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind.”
Things are looking bleak for Nani Pelekai (Tia Carrere) and her younger sister Lilo (Daveigh Chase) – orphaned at a young age, struggling to get by, and now a social worker is threatening to take Lilo into foster care. But when the pair adopt a pet dog Stitch, who is actually a genetically altered creature from another planet, their world is about to be turned upside-down – not least because someone wants Stitch back…
Join the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich as they show one of their favourite science-fiction movies – Lilo and Stich – in the unique venue of the Peter Harrison Planetarium.
Come before the film for a series of science demos and the chance to ask astronomers your questions about space and astronomy.
Date: Saturday 27 April 2024, 6:30pm to 8:15pm
Tickets: £10 Adult | £5 Child
Royal Observatory, Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ
www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/royal-observatory/silver-screen-science-fiction-Lilo-Stitch
Masking tape mushrooms
Join artist and designer Emma Kilraine of Studio Funnel (@studio.funnel) for a mushroom-themed masking tape maquette making workshop. Using just masking tape, wire and acrylic paint, you will create your very own fungi bouquet.
Expect practical, step-by-step guidance through the process of sculpting various forms found within the wonderful world of mushrooms.
All materials will be provided, including a small wooden plinth to display the finished arrangement.
Date: Sunday 21 April 2024, 4pm
Tickets: £35
Forest, Arch 133 Deptford High Street, SE8 4NS
Healing crystal jewellery making workshop
Amitabha Garden will take you on an art healing journey through a peaceful workshop hosted by jewellery designer Octavia Yang. Explore ancient mysteries with a modern twist as you dive into the world of crystals, where you will experience the connection between art and wellbeing in a supportive and creative environment.
The workshop will last 1.5 hours and will include: crystals and other materials for one single round bracelet, with a selection of over 60 different types of essential crystals, professional consultation about colour matching and crystal selection, and a handmade beading service, with two specific styles to choose from.
Dates: Multiple
Tickets: £85
Amitabha Garden, Unit A, 32-34 Horseferry Place, SE10 9BB
Beginners swing dance lessons
Join in a weekly evening at Jazzbourne dedicated to the original swing dance – the Lindy Hop from the 1930s and 40s.
The drop-in class for beginners is taught by Sharon Davis, a swing dancer with over 20 years of experience. You will learn how to Lindy Hop and you don’t need to bring a partner because partners will be rotated during the class.
After the class, there is plenty of time to practice what you learn and have a drink with fellow students. Expect a fun and relaxed atmosphere in a jazzy speakeasy-style venue.
Dates: Every Wednesday (24 April, 1 May, 8 May)
Doors open for class registrations 6:30pm, beginners class 7pm-8pm, social dance time 8pm-11pm
Tickets: £15, walk-ins welcome
Jazzbourne, 443 New Cross Road, SE14 6TA
Orchard Blossom Day
Orchards across the country are preparing to open their gates for Orchard Blossom Day. This day is dedicated to celebrating orchards as magical places for the benefit of people and nature, and Woodlands Farm Trust is hosting a day for you to get involved in the festivities.
You can visit their orchard either on foot or on the farm’s tractor and trailer. There are also free guided walks around the orchard, which will take place at 11am and 2.30pm.
The tractor and trailer rides will be happening every hour between 11am and 3pm, weather permitting. The charge for the trailer ride is £2 per person.
Plus, there will be apple juice and fruit trees available to buy, too.
Date: Sunday 28 April 2024, 9:30am to 4:30pm
The Woodlands Farm Trust, 331 Shooters Hill, Welling DA16 3RP, UK
Bryony Lavery’s Frozen
The mother of a murdered child. Her imprisoned killer. A criminal psychologist attempting to understand what drove him to do it.
Set in present-day England, Bryony Lavery’s Frozen focuses on the search for missing 10-year-old girl Rhona and the dramatic year after her disappearance.
Starring Kerrie Taylor (Hollyoaks, The Bay), Indra Ové (Sex Education) and James Bradshaw (Endeavour, Primeval).
Dates: Friday 26 April to Sunday 19 May 2024, 2:30pm, 5pm, 7:30pm
Tickets: From £21
Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, SE10 8ESgreenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/frozen
