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  • KaraUke

    2009's ukulele takeover continues of fine, fun, finger-pickin' form with Karauke – a popular karaoke night where hairbrush singers tackle the...

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  • London Swing Cats Corner

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    Until Tue Dec 15, St Aloysius Social Club

    A young and retro-minded crowd – plenty of wartime dresses and two-toned shoes – flock to this jam style jitterbug contest each month, the winning couple takes the full jackpot of at least...

  • The return of rockabilly

    Photo for “The return of rockabilly” Kitty, Daisy and Lewis reenact a classroom scene from 'Blackboard Jungle'

    Time Out explores the fashion, club nights and culture in one of the capitals thriving retro scenes

Quirky nights out this week

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  • 2009 Chap Olympiad

    Recommended

    Sat Jul 11, Bedford Square Gardens

    Less about steroids and sweat, more about Martinis and picnic hampers. A sporting affair for the discerning lady and gentleman, with competitors judged not...

  • HungaMunga's Paul Foot Festival

    Recommended

    Sun Jul 12, Bethnal Green Working Men's Club

    Sundays were made for this crafty event, where you can make, paint, draw, sculpt, sew, knit, stick things together, but they're stretching it to an all-dayer...

  • Bingo Pub Night

    Recommended

    Mon Jul 13, The RVT

    What it says on the tin, people - a bingo night in a pub for only £1 a time. Hostess with the mostest (and some killer biceps) is Timberlina.

  • Hip Hop Karaoke

    FREE

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    Thu Jul 16, The Social

    If you've ever fancied yourself as a Missy, Eminem, Beastie Boy or Snoop then here's your chance to act out your rap fantasies. Free beer and prizes to be...

  • Last Days Of Decadence

    Sat Jul 11, The Last Days of Decadence

    Go for head-to-toe vintage at this basement art deco affair, that jumps to swing 'n' bass beats on the decks and jives to cabaret and live bands. Expect...

  • Play Dead

    Sat Jul 11, Hampstead Heath

    It's like a zombie-themed sports day on the heath tonight, so dress ghoulish for rounds of Lasertrap, Night Watch, Ghost and Outbreak. See...

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