Brix Picks May 20th – 26th

    Monday If you’ve ever wished that exercise could be more like a party, you might want to try a Zumba class. Zumba is an informal mix of dance styles from mambo, merengue and cha-cha to belly dancing and hip hop. Classes are informal and fun, with the emphasis on movement and enjoyment rather than accuracy. They run from 7:30 – 8:30pm every Monday at Moorlands Community Centre. Your first class is a steal at £1, with subsequent classes costing £5 each. Pay on the door.

    Tuesday Cyclists keen to get involved in the local cycling community can attend this monthly meeting of the Lambeth Cyclists, upstairs at the Priory Arms pub at 7:30pm. Topics for discussion include cycle projects, route improvements and organised rides and social events.

    Wednesday We Love Comedy. As well as being a true statement, that’s the name of a new comedy night at Effra Social featuring the comic talents of Eleanor Conway, Viv Groskop, Eric Lampaert and many more. Every Wednesday. £5 on the door.

    childrens-libraryThursday Brixton Library offers a storytelling session for under 5s – Shake Rattle & Roll Storytimes, sometimes featuring crafts and refreshments too. Every Tuesday 10:30 – 11:15am and Thursday 1:30 – 2:15pm during term time only.

    Friday Every Friday at Fridge Bar you can get on down to RnB, hip hop and house from ONTOP FM DJs Mr Suey, Conspiracy, Milktray, and guest DJs. 10pm – 4:30am.

    Saturday It’s the 48 Hour Film Competition finale. This is your chance to view all the entries to this year’s competition, organised by Herne Hill film festival. Winners will be announced. It kicks off at 8pm in the Half Moon pub.

    Sunday The performance space in Brockwell Park offers 2 family-friendly performances from 5pm. ‘Green and Pleasant Land’ fuses physical theatre, live music and folk traditions in a 45 minute epic adventure for audiences from 5 upwards. The quest is powered by bicycle generators, making it earth-conscious as well as fun.