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Welcome to your weekly update of what's on in and around Teddington.

Every Thursday we round up all the eye-catching events occurring in your area over the weekend. 

Read on for Teddington's not-to-be missed outings this week, and remember: you can add your local event for free using the Nub It button in our What's On section!

Live Music @ The King's Head – Friday, 24 & Sunday, 26 May

The King's Head is celebrating the Bank Holiday with some good music and even better drinks in their pub garden. (Photo: The King's Head)

Join The King's Head pub this Bank Holiday weekend in their gorgeous courtyard for some fabulous tunes.

Kicking off with the talented Jasmine Derry on Friday 24th, the music continues again on Sunday 26th with Miss Fusion!

And why not pop in early on Friday to take advantage of their generous Happy Hour? Running from 5pm to 7pm, the pub is the perfect spot for al-fresco drinks and dining.

Music starts from 6pm on both Friday and Sunday. Booking is encouraged, so call 020 3166 2900 to secure your reservation.

Open Day @ RNLI Teddington – Saturday, 25 May

Ever wanted to try on the RNLI's iconic helmet? Here's your chance this weekend! (Photo: RNLI Teddington)

Ever wanted to see a real lifeboat, a fire engine, a historic lifeboat that is over 100 years old? Learn more about the River Thames and its boat clubs? Have a go at pitching a throwbag? 

Come and learn more about RNLI Teddington Lifeboat Station at their open day on Saturday.

From the 50-mile row of the 'William Riley', a 115-year-old lifeboat, to the attendance of other emergency services keen to show off their lesser-known specialist kit, there's too much to list here: so go read our article about it instead!

The event runs from 2pm until 5pm, with the 'William Riley' expected to reach the station under Fairmile House on Twickenham Road at around 2:30pm.

Tracy Ray Duo @ The Wharf – Sunday, 26 May

Tracy Ray performing at The Wharf Bar & Restaurant. (Photo: The Wharf)

Tracy Ray Duo will be playing at Teddington's go-to jazz venue The Wharf this weekend.

Drawing on repertoire from Nina Simone, Ruth Brown, Ray Charles, Jimmy Smith, Herbie Hancock and other jazz and blues greats, these regulars of the London jazz scene capture the soulful, groovy and danceable side of the blues to create a great party atmosphere at any event.

Joining Tracy are The Mojos. Dave Lagnado (double bass), Mike Watts (drums), Damian Hand (saxophone / flute) and Dave Baldwin (organ) have played with many major artists including Van Morrison, Georgie Fame, Jerry Lee Lewis, James Hunter, Jerry Dammers, Chris Farlowe, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck – to name a few!

Tracy Ray's performance will start at 1:30pm, perfect for a laid-back lunch service.

Foodies Festival @ Syon Park – Saturday, 25 to Monday, 27 May

Foodies Festival is returning to Syon Park. (Photo: Foodies Festival)

Known as Gastro-Glastonbury, this three-day event will feature live cooking demonstrations from TV celebrities and chefs drawn from the ranks of MasterChef, Great British Bake Off and Great British Menu, plus a number of the region's most-highly acclaimed Michelin and award-winning chefs.

This weekend's lineup of talented musicians includes Sister Sledge, Blue, and Symphonic Ibiza.

However, you probably already knew that from our article giving you everything you need to know about the festival, so what are you waiting for?

Tickets are £21 for adults and £4 for children, while under 6s go free.

Jan van Huysum Talk & Garden Tour @ Strawberry Hill House – Sunday, 26 May

One of the two brilliantly preserved paintings by Dutch artist Jan van Huysum on display at Strawberry Hill House. (Photo: Jan van Huysum via Strawberry Hill House & Garden)

Join Strawberry Hill's honorary librarian and tour guide, Carole Tucker, on this unique and fascinating garden tour. 

The tour begins with a private view of what Art historian, Andrew Graham-Dixon, referred to as 'the two most brilliant and perfectly preserved paintings' by the celebrated Dutch artist, Jan van Huysum. 

Take time to immerse yourself in the crystalline light, colour and detail of van Huysum's paintings before a tour of the gardens. The tour will explore Walpole's suggestion that a landscape garden contained and combined many art forms: architecture, sculpture, poetry and painting. 

The talk and tour runs from 10am to 11:15am. Tickets are £22 including a Gift Aid donation, and visitors are welcome to re-enter the house for a self guided visit after the tour.

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