This week in London

Issue 34 · 22 August to 28 August, 2026

123 things to do across seventy-eight spots in the city this week. Here is where we would start.

123

Events

Venues

Free

Museum London is the busiest room on the calendar, with seven dates in the next seven days.

The week, day by day

7 days

Saturday22 August34 events

8:30 A.M.Forest City Impressions - Kilally Meadows ESA: Nature walk + Art WorkshopKilally Meadows ESA, Huron HeightsFamily
9:00 A.M.Saturday Morning Walking GroupGibbons Park, North LondonCommunity
10:00 A.M.ZULU CHALLENGE LONDON, ONGibbons Park, North LondonCommunity
10:00 A.M.Summer READ CelebrationCentral Library, DowntownFamily
10:00 A.M.Knitting ClinicThe London Food Co-op, Western CampusCommunity
10:30 A.M.History WalksMuseum London, The ForksArts and theatre
10:30 A.M.History Walk: Heaven and HellMuseum London, The ForksLive music
10:30 A.M.The Looney Tunes Cereal PartyHyland Cinema, Wortley VillageFilm
11:00 A.M.Naija Market DaySpring Bank Garden Outdoor, ByronCommunity
11:00 A.M.Naija Market DaySpringbank Park - Guy Lombardo Pavillion, WestmountCommunity
12:00 P.M.The Quest Book Signing Event at Coles Masonville Place LondonColes Masonville Place, MasonvilleCommunity
12:00 P.M.Pop-Up Art HiveDundas Place, Library Block, ArgyleCommunity
12:00 P.M.Rainbow Heroes (Teen)Central Library, DowntownCommunity
12:00 P.M.Kafo kaj KonversacioEsperanto-Londono (London ON)Community
1:00 P.M.Lee Valley Tools London Store -Wood-Burn a Set of Coasters2100 Oxford St E, FanshaweArts and theatre
1:00 P.M.Coven FestDundas Place - Marquee Block, ArgyleCommunity
1:00 P.M.Coven Fest 2026Marquee Block (Richmond St to Clarence St), DowntownCommunity
1:00 P.M.Allison Brown & Dan Henshall at Anderson Craft AlesAnderson Craft Ales, Old East VillageLive music
2:00 P.M.UV INDEX - Gary Spearin - Opening ReceptionTAP Centre for Creativity, DowntownFilm
2:00 P.M.Street Photography Workshop179 Dundas St, DowntownArts and theatre
2:00 P.M.Book Study: Works of Love by Soren KierkegaardCentral Public Library, DowntownCommunity
2:00 P.M.SKATEVAN - Hyde Park BIAHyde Park Village Green, WestmountCommunity
2:00 P.M.Picnic on the Pond and roller skatingHyde Park Village Green, WestmountLive music
4:00 P.M.Street Soccer TennisGood Foundation Theatre - Market Lane, Market LaneArts and theatre
4:00 P.M.Community Fashion SwapReimagine Co, BlackfriarsCommunity
5:00 P.M.London Taco FestDundas Place, DowntownCommunity
5:00 P.M.London and District Business Hall of Fame GalaThe Encore Terrace at RBC Place London, DowntownCommunity
6:00 P.M.Glow Dance PartyGood Foundation Theatre - Market Lane, Market LaneArts and theatre
7:00 P.M.Jump Coven, Ladybug, Rober, The iceHoney Dip, Old East VillageLive music
7:00 P.M.Middle Eastern Summer FestivalCovent Garden Market, DowntownLive music
7:00 P.M.Outdoor Movie Night - Detective PikachuMornington Park, Huron HeightsFilm
7:00 P.M.Outdoor Movie Night - The Wild RobotBoyle Community Centre Field, Old East VillageFilm
7:00 P.M.The Tragically Hip: A National CelebrationAeolian Hall, Old East VillageLive music
9:00 P.M.Gutter Crowns, Cold Shot + Braiden BayPalasad SocialbowlLive music

Sunday23 August12 events

10:00 A.M.Sunday hike Medway Valley Heritage TrailMedway Valley Heritage Forest ESA, Hyde ParkCommunity
10:30 A.M.Queer PilatesHoney Dip, Old East VillageLive music
10:30 A.M.Sunday Service: Balancing HumilityUnitarian Fellowship of London, FanshaweFamily
12:00 P.M.Ukrainian Festival 2026Harris Park, DowntownCommunity
1:00 P.M.MS Music 2026Eastside Bar & Grill, Hamilton RoadLive music
1:30 P.M.Ipperwash Beach DayThe "Gen X" Crew (London ON)Community
2:00 P.M.Beading with Mikaila StevensMuseum London, The ForksArts and theatre
2:00 P.M.Wortley Village Jazz & Blues FestivalWortley Road btw Askin St. /Craig St. and Elmwood Ave E, Wortley VillageCommunity
2:00 P.M.Wortley Village Jazz & Blues FestivalWortley Village, Wortley VillageLive music
4:05 P.M.London Majors vs Welland JackfishLabatt Memorial Park, BlackfriarsSport
7:30 P.M.Sanctuary Slide Show for SundayFirst-St. Andrew's United Church, DowntownLive music
7:30 P.M.Drink in theatreAnderson Craft Ales, Old East VillageCommunity

Monday24 August6 events

9:00 A.M.Balancing Act: Managing Stress and Mental Wellness255 Horton St E, SoHoCommunity
9:00 A.M.Summer Camp: Room to Roar!Museum London, The ForksArts and theatre
6:30 P.M.LONDON - Practical Philosophy MeetupStarbucks - Wonderland & Commissioners, WestmountCommunity
7:00 P.M.Queer Intersections: Read the Rainbow Book ClubCentral Library, DowntownArts and theatre
7:00 P.M.London Men's CircleLondon, Ontario, DowntownCommunity
7:00 P.M.Ecstatic DanceReimagine Co, BlackfriarsCommunity

Tuesday25 August17 events

9:30 A.M.Sew TogetherBostwick Library, WestmountCommunity
10:00 A.M.Is your business defence-ready? An info session for Canadian defence suppliers hosted by MLD SolutionsTechAlliance 333 Dufferin Ave, DowntownCommunity
10:00 A.M.OWL Brightspace - Using Intelligent Agent for Automated CommunicationWestern University, Western CampusCommunity
11:00 A.M.Kantha WorkshopStudio CoffeeArts and theatre
11:30 A.M.Dog Days of SummerWestern University, Western CampusCommunity
1:00 P.M.Crouch Cards and GamesCrouch Library, Hamilton RoadArts and theatre
1:00 P.M.Scaling Up Learning: Faculty Panel Insights on Teaching Large CoursesWestern University, Western CampusCommunity
1:30 P.M.Crafternoons @ Masonville LibraryMasonville Library, MasonvilleCommunity
2:00 P.M.3D EssentialsStoney Creek Library, Stoney CreekCommunity
5:00 P.M.CoLABS, Family Maker Nights: Print a 3D Bag CharmCentral Library, DowntownFamily
6:00 P.M.Speed FriendingReimagine Co, BlackfriarsCommunity
6:30 P.M.Tuesday Trivia at Montana's!Montana's BBQ & Grill, Hyde ParkCommunity
6:32 P.M.Volleyball Tuesday/Thursday 630pm 6$École élémentaire La Pommeraie, Talbot VillageCommunity
7:00 P.M.Lazer LiveLazerQuestCommunity
7:00 P.M.Flowmies MeetupGood Foundation Theatre - Market Lane, Market LaneArts and theatre
7:30 P.M.Bicentennial Man (1999) Screening - River District Movie NightsHarris Park, DowntownFilm
7:30 P.M.Movie Nights in Harris ParkHarris Park, DowntownCommunity

Wednesday26 August19 events

7:00 A.M.Business Networking MeetingIvey Spencer Leadership Centre, Western CampusCommunity
10:30 A.M.Paws for a PetCentral Library, DowntownCommunity
12:15 P.M.Becoming London: Wednesday WalkMuseum London, The ForksArts and theatre
2:00 P.M.A Fun Art ProgramByron Library, ByronCommunity
2:00 P.M.Using AI for Practical Skills: AI Basics- Part 1Western University, Western CampusCommunity
3:00 P.M.Reimagine Co-Working SessionsReimagine Co, BlackfriarsCommunity
4:00 P.M.Market Roller JamCovent Garden Market, DowntownCommunity
5:00 P.M.Summer Patio Tunes at London Bicycle CaféLondon Bicycle Café, DowntownCommunity
5:00 P.M.Summer Patio Tunes at The Runt ClubThe Runt Club, DowntownCommunity
5:00 P.M.Summer Patio Tunes at Barney'sBarney's, DowntownCommunity
5:00 P.M.Queer Intersections: Board Game SocialCrouch Library, Hamilton RoadCommunity
5:00 P.M.One London Place ToastmastersOne London Place, DowntownCommunity
6:00 P.M.Style Your Stuff (Teen)Central Library, DowntownCommunity
6:30 P.M.Beyond the Book Information Session for Parents and TeensLondon Public Library ONLINECommunity
6:30 P.M.Mixtape BingoThe Alibi Restaurant, BlackfriarsCommunity
7:00 P.M.Poetry MarketGood Foundation Theatre - Market Lane, Market LaneArts and theatre
7:00 P.M.Teilhard Frost & A GhostHoney Dip, Old East VillageLive music
7:00 P.M.Metropolis (1927)Reimagine Co, BlackfriarsCommunity
7:30 P.M.Rhythm KickboxingGold Jubilee Square, OakridgeCommunity

Thursday27 August17 events

9:00 A.M.Fall Perspectives on Teaching ConferenceWestern University, Western CampusCommunity
10:00 A.M.MS Bookings: Simplify Your Appointment SchedulingWestern University, Western CampusCommunity
12:00 P.M.Yoga in Victoria ParkVictoria Park, DowntownCommunity
12:30 P.M.Men's ClubCrouch Library, Hamilton RoadCommunity
2:00 P.M.Northwest Seniors Coffee ChatSherwood Library, OakridgeCommunity
2:00 P.M.East London Book ClubEast London Library, ArgyleArts and theatre
2:00 P.M.Using AI for Practical Skills: Your Day-to-Day Work - Part2Western University, Western CampusCommunity
6:00 P.M.Culture WalksMuseum London, The ForksArts and theatre
6:00 P.M.Culture Walk: Hidden Secrets of DowntownMuseum London, The ForksLive music
6:30 P.M.Tarot ClassCrones Cave Metaphysical ShopCommunity
6:32 P.M.Volleyball Tuesday/Thursday 630pm 6$École élémentaire La Pommeraie, Talbot VillageCommunity
7:00 P.M.The Poacher's Arms Pro ShowPoacher's Arms, DowntownCommunity
7:00 P.M.Simple Reflections Soundstage, Raza Sound System & Suyui DuoGood Foundation Theatre - Market Lane, Market LaneLive music
7:00 P.M.Frames Film NightHoney Dip, Old East VillageFilm
7:00 P.M.Looking for My Summer Crush Speed Dating Ages 38-55(London)Winks Eatery, DowntownCommunity
7:00 P.M.Outdoor Movie Night - LucaSt. Julien Park, Hamilton RoadFilm
10:00 P.M.Honey DecksHoney Dip, Old East VillageLive music

Friday28 August18 events

12:00 A.M.Divas!Drewlo Lounge, The Grand Theatre, Wortley VillageArts and theatre
10:30 A.M.Masonville Book ClubMasonville Library, MasonvilleArts and theatre
1:00 P.M.French Seniors Drop-InCherryhill Library, BlackfriarsCommunity
1:30 P.M.Stitches, Brushes, and VisitorsCrouch Library, Hamilton RoadCommunity
2:00 P.M.Cut. Copy. Paste.Beacock Library, Huron HeightsCommunity
5:00 P.M.Grease TributeRotary Square, DowntownArts and theatre
5:00 P.M.Friday Night Festival - Words, Words, WordsStorybook Gardens, WestmountArts and theatre
6:30 P.M.Boardroom & Bites | A Women's Dinner Club in LondonLos Olivos, ByronCommunity
7:00 P.M.London Knights vs. Erie OtterCanada Life Place, DowntownSport
7:00 P.M.Sauve, Camaguey, StargazerHoney Dip, Old East VillageLive music
7:00 P.M.Outdoor Movie Night - Lilo and Stitch (Live Action)Ed Blake Park, Huron HeightsFilm
7:05 P.M.London Majors vs Brantford Red SoxLabatt Memorial Park, BlackfriarsSport
7:30 P.M.Friday Night SalsaDundas Place, DowntownCommunity
8:00 P.M.Cryptopsy w/ Sentiment DissolveRum Runners, DowntownLive music
8:30 P.M.SWAR LIVE IN LONDONLondon Music Hall, DowntownLive music
9:00 P.M.Divas! Presented by Haus of Hard NoxDrewlo Lounge, Grand Theatre, Wortley VillageArts and theatre
9:00 P.M.Tell It To Sweeney w/ U.N. JeffersonPalasad SocialbowlLive music
10:00 P.M.RED · A Kinky AffairReimagine Co, BlackfriarsCommunity

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This week the city leans into community so pick a night and go.

From the Our London desk

Free & worth it

No ticket needed

FreeSaturday Morning Walking GroupSat · 9:00 A.M. · Gibbons Park, North LondonDetails →FreeSummer READ CelebrationSat · 10:00 A.M. · Central Library, DowntownDetails →FreeKnitting ClinicSat · 10:00 A.M. · The London Food Co-op, Western CampusDetails →FreeNaija Market DaySat · 11:00 A.M. · Spring Bank Garden Outdoor, ByronDetails →FreeNaija Market DaySat · 11:00 A.M. · Springbank Park - Guy Lombardo Pavillion, WestmountDetails →FreePop-Up Art HiveSat · 12:00 P.M. · Dundas Place, Library Block, ArgyleDetails →

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