Brockley Max

Katy and Peter Present

5pm
Highly acclaimed vocal and piano duo who specialise in Latin, jazz and ’60s Brazilian music.
Free
Venue: Hopscotch Cafe-Bar

Brockleywood Nights 2012

7.30pm
Brockleywood Nights is back to tickle your filmic funny/drama/animated/doc/and other bones. Come along and be entertained, provoked and inspired by a selection of locally made short films spanning a variety of genres. It’s the Big Bank Holiday weekend, so treat yourself with a Sunday night out! No booking necessary, just turn up on the night. For enquiries or short film submissions email Declan. All genres welcome, under 15 min preferred.
£4 (£3 concessions)
Venue: Lewisham Arthouse, 140 Lewisham Way, SE14 6PD

Open Mic Night

8pm to 11pm

Tune, tweak and touch-up your best instruments and showcase your talents at The Ladywell Tavern open mic session hosted by local residents Hot Dates and The Jazz Mags. Be it your own material or borrowed from afar, sung, spoken or shouted above the landlord’s ranting- everyone’s welcome.

Free
Venue: Ladywell Tavern

Brockley Jam Extravaganza

4pm
Lip Thumb & Toe Storytelling Collective bring you an hour of terrific tales for 4 to 11-year olds. Monsters, witches, cannibals, heroes and more…

£2.50 for children; £3 for adults

Venue: Jam Circus

Story Jam Extravaganza

7pm
An evening of stories for grown-ups in the pub. If you’ve never been to a storytelling night, this is for you. Guaranteed no beards and sandals. Hosted by Lip Thumb & Toe and featuring some of London’s hottest storytelling talent. Expect a night of raucous fun, gripping adventure and music, over a pint or two. Bring it on! www.lipthumbtoe.co.uk

£7.50
Venue: Jam Circus

Film Night

7pm

Face your fears at The Ladywell Tavern’s film night showcasing The Evil Dead trilogy. Good things come in threes. With live music in the afternoon from The Trebuchets to keep you calm enough to carry on.

Free
Venue: Ladywell Tavern

Brockley Max Quiz Night

8pm
The famous festival quiz night is back with even more crafty questions on the arts and local knowledge. Will you be the quiz kids of south-east London?

£2 per person
Venue: Wickham Arms

Bluebird and Miss Byrne

8pm
Local lady Celia Byrne presents: ‘Over the Hill and in the Way!, a lighthearted and musical reflection on her life as a Brockley dog walker, ballroom dancer, and weight watcher. Joining Celia are cabaret artistes: Bluebird - performing bold, sassy classics and jazz with a comic twist.

£5 (£4 concessions)

Venue: Brockley Jack Theatre

Cardboard City

11am to 4pm
Come and help The Brockley Design Project build a city out of nothing but old cardboard boxes and your imagination. Each day there will be a different ‘artist in residence’ to offer inspiration. Open to the whole community but children must be accompanied.

Free
Venue: Leander Centre

Little Knights and Princesses

Noon to 6pm

For families with young children. Come dressed as knights and princesses, make swords, build a castle, learn card games, join in a medieval waltz, and prepare to be knighted to serve the Crown. Brought to you by Tea Dance for Little People. Book via info@tdlp.co.uk or 07817 176018 or at Jam Circus.

Free
Venue: Jam Circus

Mini Max

1pm to midnight
A whole day of live music. Penniless Cove and The Fruitful Earth (just two of the many bands), real ale, cider and a full blown hog roast! Come down to Jam Circus for our indoor street party and mini festival to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

www.brockleydesignfestival.org
Free
Venue: Jam Circus

Knit Night at Brockley

7.30pm to 9.30pm
Bring your yarn or just yourself and join knitters from across Brockley as we turn host venue Mr Lawrence Wine Bar into a riot of Jubilee-inspired red, white and blue. New knitters and non-Jubilee fans also very welcome.

Free
Venue: Mr Lawrence Wine Bar

Listen Zara

8pm
We are a Greenwich indie band talking songs by the likes of Bowie, Numan and the Pixies and reinvent them in exciting new ways. www.facebook.com/listen/Zara

Free
Venue: Wickham Arms

The Brockley Max Quiz Night

8pm
The famous festival quiz night is back with even more crafty questions on the arts, local knowledge & the odd Royal conundrum in honour of the Jubilee. Will you be the quiz kids of south east London?

£2 per person

Venue: Ladywell Tavern

Jonah’s Raft

8pm
A five-piece country/folk rock band performing a wide variety of music from ’60s classics to contemporary songs in a unique style. Singer Gill Lindsay and husband Andy on guitar are joined by cellist Jake Twyford, guitarist Vitor Fernandes and Cajun player, percussionist & singer Christophe Gowans.

Free
Venue: Wickham Arms

Animal Magic Carnival

10am to 2pm
Children of all ages can learn to make their own Animal Magic Carnival costume, then show it off in the Carnival Procession of music, performance and dance led by brass fanfare, ‘Les Zoings’ on Saturday 9 June.
Free
Venue: Pistachios in the Park, Hilly Fields

A Do-Gooder – Open Rehearsals

Noon to 4pm
Just Jones invite you to drop in to rehearsals for their new production, A Do-Gooder inspired by Ibsen’s classic An Enemy of the People. Observe, listen and join in as we develop the script relocating the action to the 21st century. Explores themes of neighbourhood, loyalty and family.
Free
Venue: Rm 104, Tea Factory

Guitar ensemble workshop

5pm to 6.30pm
Acoustic guitar players of any ability welcome. Have fun playing pop music in a group with other guitarist as an ensemble. You do not have to read music to take part. Bring a guitar, plus a music stand if you have one.

Venue: Crofton Park Community Library, Brockley Road

Life Drawing

6pm, 8pm or 10pm start
Whether you’re a pro or just want to have a crack, head to Jam Circus for one of our three 90-minute life drawing sessions. All materials provided.
£10
Venue: Jam Circus

Great British Pub Fights Back

7pm
Brush-up on being British as The Ladywell Tavern delivers a night of real ale, fine meat and Morris Dancing by The Blackheath Morris Men. A night set to capture the culture of Ladywell Village (with bad jokes thrown in for good measure).
Free
Venue: Ladywell Tavern

Meantime Poets at the Max

7.30pm
Members of the Meantime Poets read fresh new work with a south London flavour. We are writers of varied backgrounds united by a passion for poetry.
Free
Venue: Mr Lawrence Wine Bar

Arthur Lee Presents

8pm
Fresh from his European tour, Arthur Lee plays soul and folk covers spanning generations. www.arthurlee.co.uk
Venue: Hopscotch Cafe-Bar

Mr Rock Loves Mrs Roll

8.30pm
A love-fuelled night of music from some of SE London’s most successful husband and wife bands. Featuring Bruise, We Ghosts and Dune Lake, they boast eight Glastonbury Festival appearances, six albums & over 250 gigs last year. Come and feel the love!
Free
Venue: Wickham Arms

The Lost Chords

8.30pm
Local house band The Lost Chords play laid back rock & roll.
Free
Venue: The Talbot

Animal Magic Carnival

10am to 2pm
Children of all ages can learn to make their own Animal Magic Carnival costume, then show it off in the Carnival Procession of music, performance and dance led by brass fanfare, ‘Les Zoings’ on Saturday 9 June.
Free
Venue: Pistachios in the Park, Hilly Fields

A Do-Gooder – Open Rehearsals

11am to 4pm
Gifted local artists performing acoustic sets + spoken word showcasing their creativity, including Burning Glass bringing an acoustic set covering swing and ’60s pop to sea shanties and folk music and Priscilla and George performing gypsy swing, latin, jazz, folk, blues, afro beat and electronica.
Venue: Room 104, Tea Factory, 6pm Pistachios in the Park

Movie Jam

3.30pm to midnight
A constant stream of classic movies from various genres will be played in our makeshift cinema. Homemade popcorn and other tasty treats will be available to complete the experience.

Free
Venue: Jam Circus

A Jammy Paddle Up Deptford Creek

7pm
Poets Sean Coughlan, Matthew Wall, Chrissy Williams and Robert Cole introduce piece from the newly published ‘Deptford Creek’ and ‘The Jam Trap’ with reading, conversation and conviviality.

Free
Venue: The Gantry Restaurant & Bar, 188 Brockley Road

A Jammy Paddle Up Deptford Creek

7pm

Panel Borders in collaboration with Ali Kati Projects present Brockley Comix, a live panel session hosted by Alex Fitch, where comic book artists and writers gather to discuss their creative work, and living and working in the southeast.

Comic artists present are: Kieron Gillen, Sarah Gordon, Howard Hardiman, Simone Lia, Sarah McIntyre, Gary Northfield, Woodrow Phoenix and Julia Scheele. There’ll be an opportunity for Q&A and signings. Come down for a pint and a chat!

Venue: The Talbot, 2-4 Tyrwhitt Road

Hopscotch Showcase

8pm
Gifted local artist performing acoustic set + spoken word showcasing their creativity, including Burning Glass bringing an acoustic set covering swing and ’60s pop to sea shanties and folk music and Priscilla and George performing gypsy swing, latin, jazz, folk, blues, afro beat and electronica.

Free
Venue: Hopscotch Cafe-Bar

Live Acoustic Music

8pm
A rocking night’s promise with live music at the improved Wickham arms. Under new management with great beer!

Free
Venue: Wickham Arms

Poetry Max!

8pm
An evening of poetry and outspoken rhyme, from the utterly outrageous to the simply sublime. Gracing the stage, we’ll have incredible guest speakers accompanied by first class tweakers. Hosted by Pete Hancock with a prize for the best voice. Who’ll go home smiling? That’s the audience’s choice.
Free
Venue: Ladywell Tavern

Animal Magic Carnival

10am to 2pm
Children of all ages can learn to make their own Animal Magic Carnival costume, then show it off in the Carnival Procession of music, performance and dance led by brass fanfare, ‘Les Zoings’ on Saturday 9 June.
Free
Venue: Pistachios in the Park, Hilly Fields

Caribbean folk singing

5pm to 6.30pm
Have fun learning to sing traditional Caribbean folksongs. Basic vocal techniques will also be taught. No previous experience needed at all.
Venue: Crofton Park Community Library

Guitar fingerpicking workshop

6.30pm to 8pm
Learn arpeggio-style fingerpicking as heard on The House of the Rising Sun and Annie’s Song. Suitable for those who can play the guitar a little. Bring a guitar, plus a music stand if you have one.
Venue: Crofton Park Community Library

Found

Uncover Theatre Company explores the lost and the found in this original devised piece. If you’ve ever lost anything, you’ll find it here. Follow the map and we’ll meet you there. Uncover Theatre Company is a group of theatre makers aged 14-24, part of the Albany’s young people’s programme. creative@thealbany.org.uk
Free
Venue: St Hilda’s Church Undercroft

Mega Quiz & Games

7pm
Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Cluedo, Giant Jenga and a Twister tournament to name a few as well as some wonderfully childish party games and a fun quiz.
Free (£2 entry for quiz)
Venue: Jam Circus

Around the World

Local musicians with a great selection of global rhythms – Latin American, European and African. Pulsating African beats to Brazilian folk to Cuban street dance!
8pm
Free
Venue: Hopscotch Cafe-Bar

Felix’s School of Rock Reunion

8pm
The Grey Cats and The Rock Choir take over The Ladywell Tavern for an evening jam-packed with singalong classics, big grins and great skanking!
Venue: Ladywell Tavern

Richard Rozze’s Blues

8.30pm
Richard is a former graduate of London’s Guildhall School of Music. Has performed with musicians such as Richard Bailey (drums), Frank Vignola (guitar), Dana Gillespie (vocals), Dick Pearce (trumpet), in venues such as the ‘Vortex’ and the ‘606’ jazz clubs in London and 2010 and 2011 Cork Jazz Festivals. The band play the jazzier side of the blues, taking influences from George Benson, BB King, Duke Ellington and Ray Charles.

Free
Venue: Wickham Arms

Art In The Park

1pm to 6pm
A magical marquee and performance space offering creative workshops including Butterfly Felting, Crowns and Windmills, Graphic Novel making, Elemental Magic, Giant Puppet Making and more. Workshops are suitable for children of all ages.
Venue: Hilly Fields, near the Stone Circle

Art Mart at the Max

1pm to 6pm
See what the local artists and designers are making at the Art Mart at the Max craft market, try the Brockley Max bar and lounge where you can chill out on the comfy sofas and chair, and tantalise your taste buds with the Max BBQ and a range of food from local caterers. We’ll also be running a raffle and putting on plenty of entertainment on the famous Brockley Max stage.
Venue: Hilly Fields, near the Stone Circle

Francis Drake Bowls Club Open Day

2pm to 5pm
Come and see what goes on ‘Behind the Hedge’ at Francis Drake Bowls Club. Free half hour bowls taster sessions available for those 8 and over, please wear flat soled, closed toed shoes (or borrow ours). Pre-book or just pop in. Contact Mick or Jeanette 020 8291 9243, m.singer542@btinternet.com

Free
Venue: Francis Drake Bowls Club, Hilly Fields

Paper Fish

8pm
Five-piece band providing truly unique jazz, novel music with original and covers using banjo and mandolin.
Free
Venue: Hopscotch Cafe-Bar

The Little Devil’s

8pm
A rocking night’s promised with live music at the improved Wickham Arms. Under new management with great beer!
Free
Venue: Wickham Arms

Whose Headline Is It Anyway?

8.30pm
The Ladywell Tavern presents a night of fun and frolics hosted by MC Russell Bland and joined by comedians John Schumacher, Isaac Lee, Kevin Thompson and Sep Inglesfield. Classroom clowns and closet comedians are invited to The Ladywell Tavern to crack their best jokes and witty anecdotes as the audience decides who goes on to the final stand up battle and takes home the coveted ‘Whose Headline Is It Anyway?’ award.
Free
Venue: Ladywell Tavern

Brockley Max Closing Party

9pm to 3am
Fun and simple party to round off this year’s festival. Join us for some drinks and dance your way out of Brockley Max and back to reality…
Free
Venue: Jam Circus