SOUTH LONDON CONCERT BAND: Rehearsals for woodwind, brass and percussion players at St Paul's Church in Furzedown on Tuesday evenings. 020 8769 6760.

COURT SESSIONS AUTUMN PROGRAMME: Christmas party with the Bluegrass Experience. December 14. St Boniface Social Club, 185 Mitcham Road, Tooting. Fridays 8pm. 020 8677 9989 for more information.

BLUES AT GJ's BAR: Every Thursday from 8.30 to 11pm live performance from the Redemption Blues Band and others. At 89 Garratt Lane. Admission free. For more information 07768 492 010.

BEST OF ACOUSTIX@ THE BEDFORD: Every Thursday. Candle lit showcase of the best singer/song writers around. At the Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham. 9pm to 12am. 020 8682 8940 for more informationto and to reserve a table.

SHANGHAI LILS: Monthly 1930s to 1950s dance evenings. From 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Entrance 3.50. For more information 07903 094 074.

MONKEYFUNK: Saturdays after

Banana Cabaret comedy at The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham. Tickets from 3. For more information 020 8682 8940.

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