Once again Southwark Libraries brings you a packed programme of literary events for all ages from our finest local writers and storytellers. Join us online from 5 to 13 June 2021. Here are a few highlights.
The Art of Being a Brilliant Teenager Dr Andy Cope, happiness expert and recovering academic, will open your eyes to your full potential. 5 June, 11am
Be a part of the festival. Contribute YOUR poems, stories and photographs:
Poetic Map of Freedom - open call for submissions
Southwark Archives - photography and writing competition
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Welcome to the Story of Southwark
The new permanent exhibition at Southwark Heritage Centre is now open! Drop in and explore the pictures, films, objects and artefacts that make up the Story of Southwark.
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Art on the roof
In Praise of Folly - a new sculpture by Andy Holden is now in place on the roof of Peckham Library. It's best viewed through a telescope from the Bold Tendencies rooftop gallery, but you can see it from all over south London.
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The AKO Caine Prize for African Writing gifts hundreds of books to Peckham Library
This generous gift includes previous submissions to the annual literary award, covering at least ten years. Cllr Alice Macdonald, Southwark Council Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Neighbourhoods, said: “We are delighted to accept and share these wonderful books from the AKO Caine Prize. There is a wealth of glorious, powerful and exciting African literature and we are happy to bring these stories to the people of Peckham and beyond.”
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The Old Vic has launched a new membership scheme just for Southwark and Lambeth residents. You can now get 20% off up to four tickets per show and 20% off all food and drink with #OVLocal.
BFI Southbank is BACK with a season that celebrates iconic Black women best known for their musical artistry. Get 2 for 1 tickets for Her VOICE season films: use code VOICE241 when booking.
50 things to do before you're 5 presents a bumper selection of low- or no-cost activities for Southwark families in a FREE app.
Dance around the world A workshop for young people of all genders aged 8-18 with Central School of Ballet. Southwark residents can get 50% off with coupon code SOUTHWARK50 at checkout. 3 June, 9am to 6pm
Head to our What's On Diary for online events and activities for all ages. Here are some highlights for the coming month.
Learn how to be a family history detective
Paul Crooks's latest workshops will give you the tools to trace your Black ancestors back to the 1880s, 1860s or 1830s. 6, 13 and 20 June, 6.30pm
An evening of social history
Southwark Archives present a live Zoom Q&A with with Christine Goldschmidt, former executive officer at Newington Lodge, the homeless shelter that inspired Ken Loach's Cathy Come Home. 8 June, 6pm
Play up with Blue Elephant Theatre
This online workshop will inspire children aged 1 - 3 with songs, acting and puppets. Until 27 June
Power up with Southwark Libraries
Join resident Spine Festival artists, Milly Rolle and Ehireme Omoaka, for an imaginative workshop based on a superhero called Empathy. 3 June, 2pm
We're delighted to see Southwark's museums and galleries reopening. Remember to check the latest guidance on COVID-19 restrictions to help you plan a safe trip.
The Brunel Museum - Don't miss their community open weekend on 5 and 6 June. From Saturday 29 May, a life-size peepshow of the Thames Tunnel will be on display at the Museum Piazza.
Southwark Park Galleries - Now open with Milquetoast by Bedwyr Williams until 10 July.
The Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret - Plan a safe visit and book tickets here.
Bold Tendencies- Make your way up to the roof, Thursday to Sunday, to enjoy free art, sample Frank’s Café and take in that amazing view.
Flat Time House - See Ants and Grasshoppers - Reflections on the anxious object, featuring material on loan from our very own Southwark Archives.
Dulwich Picture Gallery - now open with Unearthed: Photography's Roots until 30 August. Don't miss Journeys - Word of Mouth, an evening of spoken word & poetry performance on 28 June, 6.30pm.
South London Gallery - now open with Bloomberg New Contemporaries and Art Assassins: An Archive by Other Means.
Copperfield Gallery - open from Friday 4 June with Jasleen Kaur’s Be Like Teflon, uncovering the untold, hidden herstories of Indian women living in Britain.
The Southwark Presents what’s on diary is here for you to share your creative, cultural or community events. Submit the details and find yourself in next month's newsletter.
Southwark Council
Culture and Events Team
PO Box 64529
London, SE1 5LX |
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