Festivals and public events - what's on

Barby’s Karaoke

Some classic songs will recieve a fresh airing in south-London recently as Brixton based artist, Barby Asante's latest project brings together performance art, karaoke, reminiscence, celebration of cultural heritage and a group of community elders who share a love of the real old school classics. Since January 2008 Barby has been working with the club, listening to their favourite records and sharing thoughts and memories about the music that has been the soundtrack of their lives.

The event will be part live performance and part social gathering with a Caribbean ambience, D.Js and a dominoes challenge taking place alongside the karaoke.

Barby's Karaoke is a Studio Voltaire project in partnership with Chocolate Films. The project has been funded by Arts Council England, London, and The City Bridge Trust. With additional support from the London Borough of Lambeth.

Visit the blogpage:
barbykaraoke.blogspot.com
Launch date/time: Sunday 14 September, 2-4pm
Address: Clapham Common Bandstand, Clapham Common Park, London, SW4
For further information contact Polly Brannan
Telephone: 020 7622 1294
Email: polly@studiovoltaire.org

The Big Draw 2008

Organised by Brockwell Park Management Advisory Committee, Lambeth Park Rangers, volunteers and local artists. This Free event presents an opportunity to create images of outdoor activities and celebrate the range and scope of leisure - recreation, sports, and cultural life to be found in our parks. Participants of all ages and abilities welcome.

Date/time: 5, 18 & 28 October, 1 - 4pm
Address: Brockwell Park, 56 Mervan Road,  London SW2 1DU
Tel: 07742561359

No admission charge

Urban Green Fair

The Urban Green Fair is an Independant Green Fair for London, powered by solar and wind energy. It is split into seven zones including the Transport Zone, the Energy Transistion Zone, the Food and Garden Zone, the Kids Zone, the Health Zone, the Social Justice Zone and the Film Zone.

Date/time: Sunday 31 August. 11am - 7pm
Suggested donation: £3
Address: Brockwell Park, Herne Hill, London
Website: www.urbangreenfair.org