Saturday 3 July

Heathbrook School Summer Fair Midday till 4pm St Rule Street (off the Wandsworth Road). The theme this year is 'Under Water World'. There are many events - talent contest, fishy fancy dress for under 8s, penalty shoot-out and all the usual stalls, bouncy castles, games etc (Organised by Heathbrook Primary School)

Clapham North Arts Centre Open Day - art open studios and free live music in the courtyard at 1pm and 4pm (26-32 Voltaire Road, SW4 6DH) - Organised by Clapham North Arts Centre 020 7627 4611.

Clapham Park Festival Big event in Agnes Reilly Gardens (corner of Poynders Road and Weir Road) SW4 organised by Clapham Park New Deal for Communities - music and other events . 12 noon - 5.30. Music from local DJs. Draft programme (subject to change) includes: Compere Richard Blackwood; African drumming and dance, Capoeira demonstration , poetry, Festival steel band and carnival dance, Gospel and/or local school Choir , Creative Arts Marquee , Children’s Fun/circus Marquee, Global Food/Multicultural Food Fair/ Marquee , Sports features, Stalls/Information stands and other activities. Organised by Clapham Park New Deal for Communities 020 8678 5900

Calligraphy for Families and Face Painting for Kids Clapham Library, SW4 0QW from 2 – 4pm. Paul Antonio will be holding a free workshop for 9 – 14 year olds and their parents or carers. He is an experienced professional artist whose career has included many calligraphy workshops and work in the area of heraldry. Unless you already have your own coat of arms, this promises to be interesting…

In the junior library, our own Eve Levic will be applying liberal amounts of face paint to those younger people who haven’t the patience for calligraphy, or just want to look like jungle animals! Places are limited, so please ensure you obtain a ticket from the enquiry desk in advance. Organised by Clapham Library.

Horticultural event - Glorious Gardens Lambeth College, Horticultural Centre, Clapham Common Southside, SW4 9BL. Plants for sale and horticultural questions answered. Organised by Lambeth College 020 7501 5048.

The Common Fayre at Holy Trinity Church SW4 0QZ. London’s largest church Fayre at Holy Trinity church Clapham Common. Attractions include Punch and Judy shows, tombola, side stalls, bouncy castles, delicious refreshments, raffle and great musical entertainment.

The Fayre starts at 11.00am and will continue to late afternoon.

Proceeds to the Nehemiah project which provides rehabilitation, safe accommodation and training to addicts, as well as to the Church itself.

A great day out for all the family - come and enjoy yourself! Organised by Holy Trinity Church 020 7627 0941

Japanese music event at Church of the Holy Spirit, Narbonne Avenue, SW4 9JU - Joji Hirota and Japanese Taiko drummers plus special guest Kazumi Kimura - two concerts at 2pm and 6pm. (Flyer here.)Tickets £7 from Spirit of Taiko 020 8392 6325 Japan Centre Plaza 020 7255 8260 Ticket Web 08700 600 100 (24hrs) www. Ticketweb.co.uk (Agency and credit card bookings subject to booking fee).

Also FREE Taiko drumming workshops 5-6pm at the Contact Centre, 60 Hambalt Road, SW4 9EH. First come, first served (though priority to ticket holders) Organised by Spirit of Taiko 020 8392 6325

Studio Voltaire annual Open Studios Event During the weekend, Studio Voltaire will be opening their workspaces 1-6pm to the public, providing an opportunity to meet the artists and see them working.

A chance to view a hugely diverse range of artistic practices and approaches to making art.  Organised by Studio Voltaire,1a Nelson's Row SW4 7JR, www.studiovoltaire.org 0207 622 1294 info@studiovoltaire.org   

‘Aftermath’ art exhibition at Studio Voltaire runs throughout the Festival. Organised by Studio Voltaire 020 7622 1294 info@studiovoltaire.org Thursday to Sunday 1 – 6pm , Thursdays until 8pm

Exhibition about history of the Clapham Common bandstand by Clapham Society starts at La Baita café, Clapham Common in the middle of the common and continues each day for the rest of the Festival. Organised by the Clapham Society 020 7622 6360.

UNOFFICIAL LOVEBOX ON A SUMMERS DAY TICKET ONLY EVENT - SOLD OUT - NO TICKETS SOLD ON THE DAY. On Clapham Common featuring: Groove Armada, Ozomatli, Norman Jay, Richie Havens, Loose Cannons, and many others. Details at www.loveboxlondon.com

Sunday 4 July

Clapham North Arts Centre Open Day - art open studios and free live music in the courtyard at 1pm and 4pm (26-32 Voltaire Road, SW4 6DH) - Organised by Clapham North Arts Centre 020 7627 4611. Includes artworks by homeless people produced in workshops at St Mungo’s, Cedars Road, Clapham. St Mungo’s provide services for people who are homeless and vulnerable. Organised by St Mungos banjia@mungos.org

Gay ‘Queen of Clapham’ Beauty Contest Grande Finale, Inferno’s night club, Clapham High Street.

£10 on the night. Advance tickets from Kazbar, Snappy Snapps & Two Brewers only £8. (Note pre-Festival week events: Queen of Clapham Heat 3 - Two Brewers, Clapham High Street, June 19th at 11:30pm )

Queen of Clapham 2004 is organized by Aculco Ltd 020 7622 7080

Studio Voltaire annual Open Studios Event . 1-6pm                             
During the weekend, Studio Voltaire will be opening their workspaces to the public, providing an opportunity to meet the artists and see them working. A chance to view a hugely diverse range of artistic practices and approaches to making art.  Organised by Studio Voltaire,1a Nelson's Row
SW4 7JR, www.studiovoltaire.org 0207 622 1294 info@studiovoltaire.org

‘Aftermath’ art exhibition at Studio Voltaire runs throughout the Festival. Organised by Studio Voltaire 020 7622 1294 info@studiovoltaire.org Thursday to Sunday 1 – 6pm , Thursdays until 8pm

Exhibition about history of the Clapham Common bandstand by Clapham Society starts at La Baita café, Clapham Common in the middle of the common and continues each day for the rest of the Festival. Organised by the Clapham Society 020 7622 6360.

Clapham North Arts open days - fantastic array of local artists showing what they can do every day of the Festival. ( 26-32 Voltaire Road, SW4 6DH) Organised by Clapham North Arts Centre.

UNOFFICIAL THE COMMON GROUND featuing, SOUL II SOUL Soundsystem, Jazzie B and the Funki Dreds, Arenas hosted by
Southern Fried Records, The Big Chill Soundsystem, Ninja Tune… plus Euro 2004 final screened live. More info www.thecommonground.co.uk