Events in Hammersmith & Fulham
Home to the Bush Theatre, the Lyric Hammersmith and numerous dance and sports clubs, our little borough is rarely short of events. A global pandemic may have slowed us down, but our innovative local community has embraced the virtual world so you don’t miss out on fun opportunities.

Pinocchio (2019 movie)
Saturday, 15 August 2020 at 18:30:00 UTC
In this live-action adaptation of the beloved fairytale, old woodcarver Gepetto (Roberto Benigni), fashions a wooden puppet, Pinocchio (Federico Ielapi), who magically comes to life. This is one of the most ambitious film adaptations to date of Carlo Collodi's 1883 kid classic.
Showing at multiple dates & times. It is advisable to book in advance to avoid disappointment, and so that Riverside can guarantee you a socially-distanced experience. Covid measures available here https://www.riversidestudios.co.uk/book/cinema--covid-19-measures

Riverside Studios

020 8237 1010

"Monday Monologues" (theatre series)
Saturday, 15 August 2020 at 19:00:00 UTC
This series brings you new work from the most exciting UK and Irish writers, including Travis Alabanza, Natasha Brown, Shaun Dunne, Sophie Ellerby and Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu.
Written and recorded during the lockdown, the monologues will be released fortnightly from 18 May and will be available to watch available to watch on IGTV, Twitter, Youtube and the Bush Theatre website for the next 12 months.
With no box office income it’s a difficult time for theatre. If you enjoy these films and would like to support our work now and into the future, you can do so here. https://www.bushtheatre.co.uk/support-us/

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Filmmaking, Acting for Film and TV 18-25
Monday, 17 August 2020 at 10:00:00 UTC
A week long filmmaking course led by a professional production company where you will learn acting techniques for Film and TV as well as the skills to create short films.
This course will be delivered online using zoom. For those who don’t have access to a laptop with internet connection, and a smartphone, the Lyric will endeavour to provide equipment where possible.
The course will take place from Monday 17 – Friday 21 August, 11am – 4pm.
Each participant will receive professional production equipment including, a microphone, tripod and lens for a smartphone provided by the Lyric, to be returned upon completion of the course.
You need to be a Young Lyric Member to book on this course.
£50 (Bursary places available, contact learning@lyric.co.uk for details)

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Brook Green Market & Kitchen
Wednesday, 19 August 2020 at 14:00:00 UTC
Some of the best produce available in London from fresh fish direct from day boat fishermen to award winning fruit and veg from Wild Country Organics. Seating out is available on both market days so you can enjoy a variety of street food accompanied by a glass of wine or a cocktail. Please be aware that we are still practising social distancing so we ask you to use your common sense and keep your distance from people you are not meeting at the market.
Every week: Wednesday 3 - 8pm / Saturday 9 - 3pm

Addison Primary School Bolingbroke Road entrance


Live online cookery class (Salad hacks)
Wednesday, 19 August 2020 at 17:00:00 UTC
Say goodbye to limp lettuce and become the master of your own salad!
Join Sal for a live session via Zoom where you’ll learn techniques and ideas that you can adapt and apply to all sorts of salads for every mood and season, whilst being shown a range of specific recipes and dishes using fresh, seasonal produce.
A 90 min live, fun and interactive session - £15

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A Fossil Hunter's Virtual Tour of London's Natural History Museum
Thursday, 20 August 2020 at 17:00:00 UTC
Enter the stunning Natural History Museum to discover the Natural World from Dinosaurs and Jurassic Marine Reptiles to Hope the Blue Whale. Join award winning London Walks guide and Palaeontologist Dr Aaron W. Hunter as he takes you around on of the most iconic museums of Natural History in the world. He will introduce to you the great scientists of the 19th century and their fossil discoveries. As well as show how today this museum is at the forefront of scientific research.
This is a virtual tour via Zoom. Tickets are £8 per person.
Every Thursday until the 3rd September

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Filmmaking, Acting for Film and TV 14 +
Monday, 24 August 2020 at 10:00:00 UTC
A week long filmmaking course in partnership with Action on Disability. The course will be led by a professional production company where you will learn acting techniques for Film and TV as well as the skills to create short films.
This course will be delivered online using zoom. For those who don’t have access to a laptop with internet connection, and a smartphone, the Lyric will endeavour to provide equipment where possible..
Each participant will receive professional production equipment including, a microphone, tripod and lens for a smartphone provided by the Lyric, to be returned upon completion of the course.
This course is specifically for young disabled people aged 14+, all spaces for this course are FREE of charge, please contact Lisa.Monzon@aod.org.uk to apply.A week long filmmaking course led by a professional production company where you will learn acting techniques for Film and TV as well as the skills to create short films.
The course will take place from the 24th until the 28th August.

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Adaptative Football session with Fulham FC Foundation
Wednesday, 26 August 2020 at 15:00:00 UTC
Disability Sports Coach and the Fulham FC Foundation are organising a FRE "Virtual Summer Festival live football session" for people with disabilities! All you'll need for this fun session is any ball (or rolled up socks) and four objects to make a square.
There will also be a special guest appearance from Girls United FA!

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Live online cookery class (Veggie Magic)
Thursday, 3 September 2020 at 17:00:00 UTC
Do you feel like your veggies are lacking a little something unless you seek out complicated recipes?
Want to get in on some of this plant-based magic everyone seems to be going on about? This live online class is designed to help you banish dull vegetables and liberate you from recipe books and long lists of ingredients. It’s also a fun and unique way to find connection, distraction and inspiration when isolated or away from your loved ones.
90 min live, fun, interactive class with Sal via Zoom - £15

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Substance Awareness Webinar
Friday, 18 September 2020 at 9:30:00 UTC
This is a 2 hour training webinar offering a greater knowledge of problematic substance use. By attending this session you will gain a greater understanding of the range and effects of substance use on physical and psychological health, be more aware of the signs and symptoms of overdose, different attitudes to substances and categories of substances, signs of substance misuse and where to get help.
This webinar is free and will be delivered via Zoom 10:30 – 12:30 BST

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