upcoming events at the portico
Discover upcoming public events, live music & other events at The Portico.
el swing ~ salsa class & event
12th September ~ 19:30 - 00:00
It all begins with a mixed level Salsa class (19:30 - 20:30). Followed by El Swing DJs
+ Chocomaiz
Héctor Lavoe 80th birthday celebration feat. Sarabanda
+ El Swing DJs
All Fiesta, No Siesta
Ahi Na Ma
4th October ~ 19:30 - 00:00
Our local second hand clothing market aims to encourage people to step away from unsustainable, environmentally harmful fast fashion.
By embracing pre-loved fashion, we actively participate in the circular economy, promoting the reuse of existing materials and reducing the carbon footprint associated with manufacturing new clothing. Overall, choosing second-hand clothing is a simple yet powerful way to contribute to a more sustainable and planet-friendly fashion industry.
Trader Spots £15 via the link above <3
WEST NORWOOD THRIFT MARKET
Join our welcoming hand-building pottery classes at The Portico, where creativity flows as easily as friendship. Suitable for all experience levels, the classes offer a relaxed and supportive environment in which to learn, experiment and create.
Over five weeks, you'll explore hand-building techniques including pinching, coiling and slab building, along with decorative processes such as coloured slips, wax resist, Mishima and sgraffito. Whether you arrive full of ideas or no idea at all, you'll be supported to develop work that's personal to you. Guided projects are available for those who would like them, while there is always plenty of space to explore your own designs and creative interests.
Starts Wednesday 23 September 2026
6.30pm to 8.30pm for 5 weeks
£160, including all materials, glazes and firings
pottery at the portico
pakari ~ healing circle & live music
22nd September ~ 18:00 - 23:00
Pakarīs are sacred ancestral chants, passed down from generation to generation, shared only in the most specific and intentional moments — when a person is receiving healing. This is not an offering that is shared lightly.
Biruany and Maxi will be present with each person in the circle, asking the spirits of the forest, Epa Kuxipa (Great Spirit), and the ancestors to guide a deep and powerful healing. They will smudge you with the medicine of Sēpa and, with no obligation, offer hapé and sananga.
Open Call for 3rd December
The UNSEEN exhibition at Portico Gallery, running 3–5 December, invites artists, painters, potters, sculptors and makers of every kind to finally bring their hidden work into the light.
Please email if you are interesting in showing your work with us in December!
unseen: a show for the unshown
Urban Avatars: Mixed Spiritual Arts
Tuesdays · 6–7pm · Portico Gallery
Release stress. Realign your body. Clear your mind. Recharge your spirit.
Urban Avatars Mixed Spiritual Arts is a 60-minute journey through body, heart and mind — combining ancient holistic practices and spiritual arts into a class designed for modern life.
Drawing from yoga, Qi Gong, Kung Fu, meditation and other traditional practices, each session brings movement, breath, stillness and awareness together into one flowing experience.
Step away from the noise and pressures of everyday life. Reconnect with your body, settle your mind and restore your energy — leaving the class feeling refreshed, revitalised and more connected to yourself.
The class is open to all ages, levels and abilities, with variations offered throughout. No previous experience is necessary.
Your first class is FREE. After that, drop in for £15, or join the Urban Avatars monthly membership for £44/month.
No booking required · Mats provided
For the best experience, come well hydrated and with a relatively empty stomach. Ideally, finish eating around two hours before the class and drink plenty of water during the hour beforehand.
Come as you are. Walk out refreshed, realigned and recharged.
10th October ~ 19:30 - 00:00
It all begins with a mixed level Salsa class (20:00 - 20:30). Followed by El Swing DJs
+ Chocomaiz
El Swing welcomes back Tropic Peru . Tropic Peru formed in 2018 and are led by Alejandro Reyes, on percussion, who arrived in London in the 90’s and got into salsa dancing, singing and Afro-Cuban percussion.
Yamile's Salsa Dance Class will be gracing the dancefloor from 8pm + Chocomaiz will be providing authentic Colombian flavours all night long.
All Fiesta, No Siesta
Ahi Na Ma
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