What's on in Battersea this weekend

Good morning, and welcome to your weekly round up of What's on in Battersea.

Every Thursday we compile all the eye-catching events occurring in and nearby Battersea over the weekend. 

Read on for Battersea's not to be missed outings this week, and remember, you can add your event for FREE using the Nub It button!

Thursday, February 16: The Blues Jam

The Blues Jam is back at the Magic Garden and promises to be as good as ever with a night of the blues for players of all levels to take their place on an open stage.

Friday, February 17: Soulfunks + DJ Jon Bongly

SOULFUNKS is a nine piece band featuring dynamic vocals with great harmonies backed by ultra tight rhythm and driving horn sections. Delivering a choice uptempo selection of sixties soul and seventies funk.

Jon Bongly is a force of positive energy spinning original and remixed beats including funk, soul, blues, ska, UK garage and assorted electronica. One of the pioneers of electro swing, retro remix and world beats in the UK, he also likes pulsing techno and wriggling tropical beats.

Friday, February 17: Party Like Gatsby - Soirée Royale

More immersive and more roaring than ever before; the world's biggest 1920s experience returns with a BRAND NEW SHOW; the 'Soirée Royale' tour.

Dress your finest and immerse yourselves to the fullest, as you step through the doors to J. Gatsby's residence and enter the kaleidoscopic world of the 1920s. Join the glamour, the scandal and the madness – encounter marvelous performers and peculiar characters from Gatsby's inner circle, enjoy a breathtaking 3,5 hour stage show of burlesque, live music and circus, and party to modern classics with a Gatsby twist 'till the sun rises.

Saturday, February 18: The Makings + DJ Sacha Dieu

The Makings are a Bristol-based alt-rock outfit, with overtones as diverse as jazz and blues, but rooted in soul and pop. With a raw, contemporary edge, brought to life by an evolving portfolio of unique compositions, The Makings offer big, brash sounds that bring something different to the Bristol music scene and beyond.

Sunday, February 19: Brazilian Carnival

Featuring live music, drummers, DJs, acrobats, facepainters, food and drink, Brazilian Carnival is back with an action-packed event bringing the sizzling sights, sounds and flavours of Brazil.

Dance all night to samba, funk, house, MPB, bossa, forró, axé, pagode, sertanejo, hip hop, disco, sambass and much more!