Summer Concert

Harlow Symphony Orchestra return to the beautiful surroundings of St John's Church Epping for a summer concert of much-loved classics. The programme includes Brahms 1st Symphony and Grieg's folk-tune based Piano Concerto with soloist Chenyin Lee. Before the concert, at 6pm there will be a free illustrated talk about art and music, given by the Reverend John Brown.

St John's Church Epping, St John’s Road, Epping, CM16 5DN, Sunday, June 24, 7.30pm. Details: 01992 575570 office@eppinganglicans.org.uk

The Julian Marc Stringle Quartet

Julian Marc Stringle plays clarinet, alto and tenor saxes, and sings, but the clarinet is his passion. He is recognised as Europe’s most stylish performer on the instrument and has won several British jazz awards, with his highly melodic music, unique sound and phenomenal technique. Award-winning Canadian guitar virtuoso Dominic Ashworth regularly plays alongside Julian and teaches guitar at Trinity Laban Conservatoire. On bass is Julian’s long-time musical associate Andrew Cleyndert, who has played and toured with the cream of UK and international musicians. In the drum chair is Rod Brown, drummer of choice for many top vocalists.

Loughton Methodist Church, High Road, Loughton, IG10 1HD, Saturday, June 23, 2.30pm. Details: 020 8502 4701 nationaljazzarchive.org.uk

Seven Dials Soundtrack

Seven Dials Soundtrack is a free one-day music festival. The event is a celebration in line with the Mayor of London’s ‘Sounds Like London’ campaign, championing London’s world-class music offering and musical heritage throughout June. As well as a range of musical performances throughout the day, visitors can also get a free mint julep from the Hawksmoor Seven Dials x Evan Williams bar and enjoy promotions and special offers, as well as al fresco dining throughout the traffic-free streets.

Seven Dials, WC2H 9HD, Saturday, June 23, 12pm to 6pm. Details: sevendials.co.uk

SuRie – Eurovision Unplugged

Having been chosen to represent the UK for the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, SuRie is celebrating the great honour that comes with the selection. For this concert tour throughout the UK, SuRie and her musicians will perform a set of past and current Eurovision winners and hits, in the singer-songwriter style she feels so at home with. SuRie will present the audience with an acoustic set of timeless songs, ranging from ABBA and Johnny Logan, to Katrina and the Waves.

Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow, CM20 1LS, Sunday, June 24, 3pm. Details: 01279 431945 playhouseharlow.com

Barney Bonkers

Barney Bonkers brings traditional magic, juggling and games into the 21st century.

Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT, Saturday, June 23, 11.30am. Details: 01708 443333 queens-theatre.co.uk

Sleeping Beauty Story Play

Celebrated Essex storyteller Mike Dodsworth brings this popular story to life, creatively animating the world and characters with lots of imagination and fun. For ages 5–7.

Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT, Saturday, June 23, 10am. Details: 01708 443333 queens-theatre.co.uk

The Glastonbabies Festival Show Tour

Bring the freewheeling vibe of a great festival to your kids, combining top-class music, brilliant song and dance routines, and wonderful storytelling. It’s an education of sensations, and a festival of fun on your doorstep. It’s Glastonbabies - the outstanding immersive experience. Suitable ages 2 to 8.

Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow, CM20 1LS, Saturday, June 23, 11am. Details: 01279 431945 playhouseharlow.com

Set Up

A comedy play depicting real life situation of two couples, from different classes of society – well-to-do married couple from the hills of St Andrew and a couple from the inner city of Kingston. Mr and Mrs Cox, despite having all the wealth they can acquire, are still unhappy in their marriage. Each in their own mind has fantasies and pleasures that they want, but are afraid to confront them. On the other side of town resides Cappa and Stella, who find it hard to make ends meet. When their next door neighbour Shebie, who also happens to work as a butler for the Cox family, gets wind of the situation, he tries to help solve both couples’ problems, while he reaps financial benefits. The story unfolds with a lot of manipulation, deception, fantasies and fury.

Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, E8 1EJ, Sunday, June 24, 7.30pm. Details: 02089 852424 hackneyempire.co.uk

School’s Out For Summer

New Hall School proudly presents School’s Out For Summer, a celebration of dance, song and friendship. Students will be demonstrating their skills in modern, tap, ballet, street dance, musical, lyrical and contemporary.

Chelmsford City Theatres, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG, Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24, various times. Details: 01245 606505 chelmsford.gov.uk

Black Lives Matter in the USA and UK Today

Come and hear a panel of families, academics and activists from the US and UK as they discuss ways to connect their struggles and strategies in dismantling state-sanctioned violence. The discussion will be chaired by Dr Althea Legal-Miller, Lecturer in American History and Culture, Canterbury Christ Church University.

The British Library, 96 Euston Road, NW1 2DB, Saturday, June 23, 6pm. Details: 01937 546546 bl.uk

Queer and Now

Returning for its second year, Queer and Now celebrates the powerful role of LGBTQ+ arts and culture in today's society. The UK’s LGBTQ+ communities both shape and preserve a space in amongst Tate Britain’s collection. Curated by E-J Scott with Tate’s Learning teams and in partnership with Pride in London, UK Black Pride, Regard and Trans Pride Brighton, and with a dynamic cast of artists, cultural producers, commentators, activists, supporters and Tate’s own LGBTQ+ staff network, Queer and Now 2018 places queer culture at the heart of the gallery. People of all ages and identities are invited to a day of live performances, talks, family tours, workshops, music, film and dance from artists rooted in the UK’s queer community.

Tate Britain, Millbank, SW1P 4RG, Saturday, June 23, 2pm to 10pm. Details: 020 7887 8888 tate.org.uk

Tales from the North Bank

Clinging to the shore of the Thames between the City and Westminster lies London’s mighty North Bank. Settled first by the Saxons in the 7th century this great swathe of tumbling shore was known as Lundenwic and by the Middles Ages it was at the heart of aristocratic life on the river, home to the great waterside palaces of Tudor England's richest merchants, courtiers and noblemen. Located at the strategic mid-point between commercial and political power, the North Bank boomed in the subsequent centuries remade itself as London's great and varied centres of law, newspapers, gossip and entertainment. From monuments and watergates to palaces and hotels, this walk explores the multiple identities and shapeshifting characters of the landscape between Trafalgar Square and Temple to reveal London's mighty North Bank through its best kept architectural secrets and spectacular sleeping giants.

Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN, Saturday, June 23, 10.30am to 1pm. Details: eventbrite.co.uk

Antiques Anonymous

Antiques Anonymous is a collaboration between 80 art and antique dealers. The event will highlight Church Street as a destination for high-quality decorative objects, both antique and contemporary. Over 70 professional antique, vintage and design obsessed dealers from across London and further afield will join the shops on the street to provide retail therapy for vintage and design addicts, complemented by artisan street food, live music and pop-up shops and exhibitions. The event will also bring together the local community, highlighting talent in the area.

Church Street, Marylebone, NW8, Sunday, June 24, 11pm to 5pm. Details: antiquesanonymous.london

Streatlife

STREATLIFE is Alexandra Palace’s legendary free Street Food & Craft Beer festival, featuring over 30 of London’s top street food vendors, craft beer bars, cocktails, Pimms and all sorts of tasty treats.

Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY, Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24. Details: 020 8365 2121 alexandrapalace.com