Vibe's Angie Quinn has the low-down on what's hot this weekend.

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Inala at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford on Saturday

Translated into ‘abundance of goodwill’ in Zulu, Inala incorporates a spirituality elevating concoction of dancing, song and music in a collaboration between Grammy winners Ladysmith Black Mambazo and top choreographers. Go to orchardtheatre.co.uk

Giovanna Fletcher at Waterstones, Bluewater, 12pm on Saturday

Best-selling author, Giovanna Fletcher, will be meeting fans and signing copies of new book, ‘Dream a Little Dream’. Go to bluewater.co.uk  

Purley Festival 2015 at Rotary Field, Purley, Saturday and Sunday

Live shows, sing-alongs, games, crafts and much more will be available for all to enjoy. Go to purleyfestival.co.uk  

Family Coffee Morning at Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice, Abbey Wood on Saturday

American Independence Day will be celebrated in form of a BBQ, tea, cakes, a bouncy castle, tombola stall and books. Go to communityhospice.org.uk   

 

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Summer Garden Tour at Down House, Downe on Sunday

The home of Charles Darwin opens for hour-long tours that explore the theories behind his work. The lovely grounds have been restored to their original Victorian layout. Go to English-heritage.org.uk

Open Air Concert at Hall Place, Bexley on Sunday

Visitors are invited to chill out and enjoy a live performance from the Belvedere Concert Band. Picnics are welcome. Tickets: £6 adults, under 16s free. Go to bexleyheritagetrust.org.uk/hallplace/



Madame X at The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, Brockley until 11 July

The narrative follows the misfortunes of a woman who is tossed out onto the street by her husband following an affair. The play by Simon James is an adaption of ‘La Femme X’ by Alexandre Bisson Collier. Go to brockleyjack.co.uk

Britten: A Midsummer Night's Dream at Blackheath Halls, Blackheath on Saturday

Trinity Laban Opera presents a production of Shakespeare’s enchanting and comical tale with music by Benjamin Britten. Go to trinitylaban.ac.uk

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Sydenham Arts Festival, around Sydenham, from Saturday until July 12

Sydenham will explode with an abundance of entertainment from an Independence Day-themed street party on Saturday and an open-air Wizard of Oz screening to theatre, opera, live music and comedy. There’s something for everyone. Go to sydenhamarts.co.uk

Big O Festival at Priory Gardens in Orpington from noon to 8pm on Saturday

The town’s first vintage festival will celebrate everything from pop culture from the 50s to the 80s, with exhibits from TV and film including the Knightrider car, vintage stalls, classic cars, a mobile cinema, craft beers, live bands and a whole lot else. Go to thebigofestival.co.uk

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Old Bexley Music Festival in Old Bexley until July 12

Churches Together in Old Bexley’s celebratory festival of music continues this weekend with Bexley Ukulele Group performing at Albany Park Baptist Church tonight and performances nightly at various churches across the town in all kinds of genre. It’s free and donations are collected on the night. Go to facebook.com/oldbexleymusicfestival