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Looking for things to do in the penultimate month of 2023? Here’s how to fill your days in Brixton this November.
Watch a musical movie
When: 2nd November
Where: Ritzy, SW2 1JG
The ‘Film Orchestrated’ series from Brixton Chamber Orchestra is back. This time the 15-piece band will be playing tunes to accompany some iconic silent films. Visual and audio entertainment in its very best form.
Kick off the weekend in style
When: Every Friday (starting 3rd November)
Where: Blues Kitchen Brixton, SW2 5SP
Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB until late every Friday at The Blues Kitchen! You’ll find the creme de la creme of Brixton’s musicians, who will be performing both old and new school tunes to get you dancing.
Celebrate this 30th anniversary
When: 3rd November
Where: Pop Brixton, SW9 8PQ
There’s a celebration party at Pop Brixton that is marking 30 years since Wu Tang’s first album and A Tribe Called Quest’s Midnight Marauders! You already know what the music is going to be. And you’ll even get free entry if you RSVP.
Go to a HAUS party
When: 3rd and 4th November
Where: HAUS, SW9 7AW
It’s about connection at HAUS all the time, but especially this weekend. Owner, Simone, is hosting two events; the first is the ‘Queer Disco in a Plant Shop’ on the 3rd from 8pm until 1am and the second is on Saturday from 5pm-10pm. This will be a showing of a sustainable fashion collection, live performance and art. If we know anything about anything, the energy will always be good at HAUS.
Celebrate the day of the dead
When: 4th November
Where: Pop Brixton, SW9 8PQ
If you’re not quite done with spooky season yet, then head over to Pop Brixton from 5pm on Saturday where there will be a mega party: DJ sets, workshops, face painting and Mexican food. Hunker down and dont move until the wee hours of Sunday.
Buy some records
When: 5th November
Where: Market Row, SW9 8PS
Every Sunday (starting the 5th) Market Row will turn into a record lovers haven. From 1pm until 7pm there’ll be a record fair by DJ and record producer Andrew Ashong where he’ll be selling some of his extensive collection. And whilst you browse there’ll be a rotating guest DJ to keep the vibes good. All profits will go towards the maintenance of Ghana Planetarium.
See off Sunday well
When: 5th November
Where: Hootananny, SW2 1DF
Boubacar Kafando and Afro Tala are coming to Hootananny. Enjoy their individual styles of Afro Jazz and Indian ragas that come with a hint of electro. It kicks off at 8pm and finishes at 11pm, the perfect way to end a weekend.
Go shopping
When: 5th November
Where: Market Row, SW9 8PS
Pexmas is coming to Market Row for the final time this year. Get ahead of your festive shopping list and support some incredible small brands all at once.
Learn about the history of Brixton Market
When: 11th November
Where: Brixton Market, SW9 8PS
Learn all about the rich history of Brixton Market with this educational walk. Hear about the stories that shaped the place and the street markets, the covered arcades and shops that make Brixton so unique.
Hear this debut author speak
When: 21st November
Where: Brixton House, SW9 8GL
Join Round Table Books and Dark Matter Book Club for this conversation with Jonathan Escoffery at Brixton House. They’ll be talking all about his Booker Prize ’23 shortlisted debut ‘If I Survive You’.
See this reimagined classic
When: From 23rd November
Where: Brixton House, SW9 8GL
Bored of the same old, same old? This remix of Cinderella might be for you… “Forget the glass slipper or the pumpkin carriage this Christmas; join Sindi-Ella in this reimagined tale of Cinderella full of rap, poetry, vegetables, and vibes you can dance to!”.
Get filled up on Filipino flavours
When: 26th November
Where: Studio Z Brixton
The kitchen at Studio Z is being taken over by Filipino food specialists ‘Swilipino’ who will be cooking up a gorgeous, modern menu. There’ll be sweet treats from artisanal ice cream brand Araw, DJ Sunni D on the decks and a bar to keep you well lubricated. Sunday scaries don’t exist here.
Take your bike to the DR
When: 29th November
Where: Brixton House, SW9 8GL
We all know that regular check ups are important, and the same goes for your bike. Head to 385 Coldharbour Lane to get your bike adjusted or repaired between 12pm and 3pm… all for free!
