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Shelter Carol Service
- Free
The Christmas story is told of the birth of Jesus in a stable in carols, poems and readings and the housing and homelessness charity reflect on what it means for people today when there is 'no room at the inn.'
- St Martin-in-the-Fields Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JH
- Wed Dec 18
2
Columbia Road Christmas Wednesdays
- Free
The road famous for its travel-worthy flower market is fast becoming known for its annual late night Christmas events too. Now in its eighth year, this Wednesday evening (plus a bonus Saturday) shopping event boasts over 50 participating shops including a place to stop off and pick up the newest (green, piny) addition to your household. Expect appearances from Father Christmas and carollers.
- Columbia Road
- Wed Dec 18 - Sat Dec 21
3
Firefly Acoustic
- Free
Inventive acoustic guitar virtuoso Patrick Naylor leads this dynamic hybrid jazz-meets-classical project, exploring tango, bossa nova, pop, jazz and world sounds via violin, cello and percussion.
- Green Note 106 Parkway, NW1 7AN
- Wed Dec 18
4
Miles Jupp – Work-in-Progress
Miles Jupp – star of 'Rev', 'Balamory', 'Have I Got News For You', 'The Thick of It' and 'Mock the Week' – workshops new material ahead of his UK tour.
- The Invisible Dot Ltd 2 Northdown St, King's Cross, N1 9BG
- Wed Dec 18 - Sun Jan 5
5
Bogan Bingo
One of the silliest alternative bingo nights in town. Two hilarious 'Wayne's World' styled hosts throw serious shapes to the likes of Bon Jovi and 'Eye of the Tiger' while calling the numbers. There are numerous prizes to be won, including the coveted Bogan Bingo lunch box, plenty of classic '80s pub rock and floods of stonewashed denim.
- The Slug at Fulham 490 Fulham Road, SW6 5NH
- Wed Dec 18 - Thu Apr 24
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