Zumba

Get your fitness freak on, January! Watch this video about zumba. Looks kind of raunchy, doesn't it? A bit of tropical fun while it's grey and freezing outside. A new class starts in Deptford, with Ladywell Leisure Centre's class continuing. See Zumba with Bianca.

Where: The Albany, Deptford
When: Sunday 10 January, 10am-11am
Cost: £4

Mad Professor and the Ariwa Possee

The sonic dub genius creates cutting-edge reggae live with on-stage manipulation of samplers, mixers and effects processors to create a dense, shifting collage of sounds and rhythms. Joining the Mad Professor are his Ariwa Possee plus surprise guests.

Saturday 3 October 2009, 7:30pm
The Albany Theatre, Deptford
Tel: 020 8692 4446
http://www.thealbany.org.uk/

Adventures in Anti-Cool

Three knock-out hip hop dance theatre performances in the same evening. Banxy presents his new solo piece Ikky Wakk, KnoLove present their solo Cool Rules and the whole evening will be topped off with a brand new two-hander, Adventures in Anti-Cool, featuring both Banxy and Curtis James. Produced in association with Swindon Dance and the Albany.

Thursday 1 - Friday 2 October 2009, 5/7pm
The Albany Theatre, Deptford
Tel: 020 8692 4446
http:www.thealbany.org.uk

Not Another Dance Film

Slam It 2 The Floor presents Not Another Dance Film, a spoof comedy based on the typical storylines every dance film produces. The romance, the heart tugs, the tears: from Dirty Dancing to Stomp the Yard, Not Another Dance Film brings comedy and hilarious scenes from the worlds greatest dance films known to be made.

Saturday 19 September 2009, 8:00pm

The Albany Theatre, Deptford

Tel: 020 8692 4446

http://www.thealbany.org.uk/

Apples & Snakes' Open Mic

The Albany's Open Mic nights are where newcomers meet the seasoned performers on equal terms - courtesy of England's No 1 performance poetry organisation. Come early and claim your slot to perform.

Thursday 19th February 7.30pm
Tickets £3
The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford SE8 4AG
Box office: 020 8692 4446
http://www.thealbany.org.uk/

A walk up the creek - Deptford Creek Walks

A unique opportunity to walk up a wild riverbed in central London. Deptford Creek is at the heart of a Lewisham's riverside regeneration, but is still quietly neglected and rich in wildlife. It carries the Ravensbourne from Deptford Bridge to the Thames and supports a great diversity of plant and animal life.

The Creekside Education Trust will take you on walk up this riverbed on fortnightly Sundays from February to May.

• 15th February
• 1st & 22nd March
• 5th & 19th April
• 3rd & 17th May

Prices: Adults £8.50, children and concessions £5, 2 adults and 2 children £20

For adults and accompanied children 9 years and older. Walkers need to be reasonably fit. Wear old clothes - waders, waterproofs and walking sticks will be provided.

Creekside Centre, 14 Creekside, Deptford SE8 4SA

Tel: 020 8692 9922

Email: creeksidecentre@yahoo.co.uk

Web: http://www.creeksidecentre.org.uk/

Barrier Printmakers exhibition

The Barrier Printmakers will be exhibiting at Arthub Gallery from 20th-30th November. See works by Lucy Chapman, Aisha de Burgh, Adam Goren, Lynda Laird, Kate McGuire, Ruth Miller and Peter Park.

20th-30th November
Arthub Gallery, 5-9 Creekside, Deptford SE8 4SA
Tel: 020 8691 5140
http://www.arthub.org.uk/

Upfront Christmas Comedy Jam

UK comedy pioneer and star of The Real McCoy and Absolutely Fabulous, Felix Dexter digs into his crate of colourful characters to deliver his famous edgy stand up.

Felix is joined by silky smooth veteran double act Jefferson & Whitfield and cocky new boy on the block, London-centric Kevin Jay.

Saturday 20th December at 8pm
The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford
Box office: 020 8692 4446
http://www.thealbany.org.uk/

The Skatalites

The Skatalites will be at the Albany for their only London date this year on 5th December. These internationally renowned veteran musicians fuse boogie woogie, blues, R&B, jazz, calypso and African rhythms to create the classic ska sound. The godfather of rocksteady and reggae in Jamaica, ska's influence streches from rap and drum & bass to the 2-tone movement and bands such as The Specials, Madness and The Beat. Unmissable.

Friday 5th December
The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford
Box office: 020 8692 4446
http://www.thealbany.org.uk/

Christmas Open Studios at Cockpit Arts

Come to Cockpit Arts at Deptford and escape the Christmas rush. You can buy perfect Christmas gifts from the designer-makers who created them. Destined for galleries or outlets such as Liberty, Selfridges and the V&A – each fashion and interiors piece has a story behind it, an inspiration or creative process which makes it truly individual.

Enjoy the festive fun while you shop with tasty treats from East Dulwich Deli, a lucky dip for children and a prize draw for grown ups. The prize is a spectacular Christmas tree decorated with unique hand-crafted ornaments by Cockpit Arts’ designer-makers.

Friday 5 December - Sunday 7 December, 11am-9pm (Fri) 11am-6pm (Sat & Sun)
Cockpit Arts Deptford, 18-22 Creekside, London, SE8 3
DZPop-up café by East Dulwich Deli
Entry £3, free entry for children under 15
http://www.cockpitarts.com/