Vibe's picks of what to get upto over the next week or so across south east London and north Kent.

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Jazz Nights: Derek Nash at Mycenae House in Blackheath, from 8.30pm on Friday (October 10).

World class saxophonist Derek Nash, who plays lead sax for Jools Holland, fronts a top quartet which includes guitarist Dominic Ashworth, pianist Phil Mead and Dave Silk. Guest musicians and West End performer Simon Bashford - who has starred in the Wizard of Oz, Oklahoma, Annie and had played Dame in more than 30 pantos - will play with the jazz musicians in the intimate setting. Admission costs £10 or £8 in advance. Go to jazznights.co.uk

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Old fashioned board games at St Mary’s Community Complex in Eltham High Street from noon to 2pm on Wednesdays.

Fans of good old games like chess, draughts, scrabble, card games and crosswords and puzzles are getting together at a new club for people aged 50 plus. It costs £2, plus 50p for tea and a biscuit. Call Jan Forster on 020 88502040.

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Source in Deptford Market Square at 3pm on Sunday (October 5)

A free outdoor performance of circus, dance, theatre and cabaret inspired by six waterways around London. It’s led by Deptford-raised actor Charlie Folonrunsho, who spent a week working with local youngsters. Suitable for all ages. Go to thealbany.org.uk

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Recent Works art exhibition by Irene Fiore and Lee Fether at Age Exchange in Blackheath Village from Monday (October 6) until October 31.

The artists, who met when two of their children became friends at school in Greenwich, will be showing off some of their most recent works. Irene works in most materials and Lee is a portrait artist whose painting of author Michael Rosen sits in the National Portrait Gallery.

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The Big Bike Ride between Erith and Greenwich on Sunday (October 5).

Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice’s annual ride has 12 or 27 mile routes. Registration costs £10 adults and £5 children 5 to 15 years. Under 5s go free and family tickets (two adults and two children) cost £25. Go to communityhospice.org.uk

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Sidcup Lapidary and Mineral Society at Sidcup Arts Centre from 7.30pm to 9.15pm on Mondays.

The friendly society has been running for 40 years and organises field trips to find fossils and minerals. It has a workshop with machines for cutting, grinding and polishing, display tables and microscopes. Go to sidcuplapminsoc.org.uk

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Scott Westerfeld signing at Waterstones in Bluewater from 1pm on Sunday (October 5)

The Uglies novelist will be at the Greenhithe shopping centre to sign his popular new dual-narrative book, Afterworlds.

Poetry Club at The Croft Tea Room in St Mary Cray from 10.30am to 11.30am on Thursday, October 9.

Tea and cake are included during the hour of readings and discussion. Book on 07741 419641 or e-mail tea@crofttearoom.co.uk

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Neil Back MBE at the Woodville, Gravesend, from 7.30pm on Friday (October 3)

The World Cup winning England and British Lions back rower will share memories of his wildly successful rugby career and answer questions at the evening hosted by comedian Russ Williams. Tickets cost £21. Go to Woodville.co.uk

Student Lock-In at Bluewater from 6pm to 9pm tomorrow (Thursday, October 2)

Big name fashion chains will be offering whopping discounts to students while there will also be a host of giveaways and entertainment like DJ trucks. Pre-registration is essential. Go to studentlockin.com

News Shopper: Peek-a-boo: Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith sings Leonard Cohen at The Churchill Theatre, Bromley, on Friday (October 3)

Performed at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, the show has garnered rave reviews as the south east London comedian channels songwriter Leonard Cohen to muse on dementia, death and decline. The Sunday Times called it ‘painfully funny’. Tickets cost £22.40. Go to atgtickets.com/bromley

Bromley Indoor Bowls Club’s open day at the indoor bowls centre in Bodmin Close, Orpington, from 10am to 4pm on Saturday (October 4)

Take a look at what the friendly, welcoming club get up to. There will be free coaching and access to equipment, and free parking. Go to bromleyibc.com

Continental market in Bromley town centre from October 9 to 12.

The ever-popular continental market returns with its array of cheeses, breads, olives, cooked food and more. It’ll be in the High Street and is free to peruse.

St Christopher’s Midnight Walk, from the hospice in Lawrie Park Road, Sydenham, from 11pm to 2am on Saturday, October 11.

Stay up late for the annual five mile walk which raises money for the Candle Project to support bereaved children and young people. Entry costs £15. Go to stchristophers.org.uk/midnightwalk