Need a reset that involves actual relaxation? Elty Life’s Mum’s Glow & Reset meet-up has you covered.

This laid-back wellness event mixes self-care with socialising, giving local mums the chance to properly switch off for an afternoon. Expect free professional blow-dries, red light therapy, supervised play sessions for the kids and a welcome drink on arrival — yes, that includes mamamosas.

Set inside Elty’s calm riverside café space at St George Wharf, the event is designed to feel relaxed rather than over-programmed. Think coffee, chats, treatments and a bit of breathing space while the kids stay entertained nearby.

Tickets are limited and likely to go quickly.

Contemporary art lands in Vauxhall this June with SECRET, a multidisciplinary group exhibition taking over The Handbag Factory.

The show brings together six artists from the Six Artists collective — Terry Barber, Caroline Ingham, Catherine James, Gill Lucas, Octavia Milner and Tabitha Powles — with works spanning painting, installation and mixed media.

The Handbag Factory itself is one of South London’s most interesting independent creative spaces, run by ASC Studios and known for supporting emerging artists and experimental work. It’s intimate, welcoming and refreshingly unpretentious.

Perfect for anyone looking to swap another evening scrolling through Netflix for something a bit more inspiring.

Dating apps? Exhausting. Publicly presenting your mate to a room full of strangers via PowerPoint? Weirdly brilliant.

Pitch Your Bestie returns to The Garden Vauxhall this June with another night of chaotic matchmaking, games and socialising. The format is simple: friends take to the stage to “pitch” their single mate using embarrassing stories, photos and questionable slides while the audience decides if they’re interested.

It sounds ridiculous because it is — but that’s exactly why people love it. Even if you’re not single, it’s one of London’s funniest social nights.

Expect cocktails, crowd interaction and plenty of second-hand embarrassment.

Football summer has arrived and Vauxhall is fully ready for it.

From giant open-air screenings at The Garden Vauxhall to packed riverside pubs and floating bars, the neighbourhood is turning into one giant fan zone throughout the tournament.

Keep things local with screenings at Tamesis Dock, The Pilgrim, Mc & Sons, The Windmill, The Duchy Arms, Jolly Gardeners and Battersea Barge.

Whether you’re there for the football or just the excuse to spend long evenings outside with a pint, this is one of the best areas in London to catch the games.

Big fixtures will fill up quickly, so book ahead.

There’s karaoke, and then there’s Bearpit Karaoke.

Back in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens this summer, London’s legendary open-air singalong invites anyone brave enough to step into the spotlight and belt out a tune in front of a crowd of strangers.

Hosted by the iconic Joe Hatchiban, Bearpit has become one of Vauxhall’s most joyful summer traditions. One minute it’s ABBA, the next someone’s passionately screaming Bonnie Tyler while the audience cheers from picnic blankets and deckchairs.

You absolutely do not need to sing to enjoy it. Half the fun is watching the singing chaos unfold.

Pan Arts marks Refugee Week with On the Fringe — a week-long programme of film, music, poetry, performance and visual art at the Pan Centre.

The free event celebrates refugee artists, stories and communities through a packed schedule of creative work and live events. Expect thoughtful conversations, powerful storytelling and performances that reflect the many different experiences hidden behind a single label.

Set along Albert Embankment, the programme offers a quieter, more reflective addition to Vauxhall’s busy summer calendar.

Swap your Pret sandwich for a riverside wander.

Have you ever noticed the Brutalist ventilation shaft at Vauxhall, or wondered about the former London Fire Brigade HQ on Albert Embankment? Join Judy Ovens, Lambeth tour guide and co-author of two books about ventilation shafts, on a walk from an underground railway to a wartime underground agent.

Summer party mode: activated.

Afrobeats in the Garden returns to The Garden Vauxhall with DJs, cocktails, food stalls and a full day of dancefloor energy under the arches.

Expect Afrobeats favourites, good food, frozen drinks and one of Vauxhall’s best outdoor party atmospheres. If you’re planning one proper day party this month, make it this.

Limited free tickets are available.

Wholesome Saturday plans incoming.

Dad’s Kids Club lands at Vauxhall City Farm this June with a free family session packed with fire-making, Lego, arts and crafts, farm animals and lunch included.

The project focuses on creating relaxed, hands-on activities for dads and kids to spend proper time together — away from screens and with plenty of muddy fun involved.

Ideal for children aged 3–11 and genuinely one of the nicest community events happening locally this summer.

New Tuesday plans just dropped.

Maria Morandeira-Roca launches her brand-new salsa classes at Tensor Studios this month, bringing Latin energy to one of Vauxhall’s newest creative spaces.

The classes are open to all levels, whether you’re a complete beginner or already know your way around a dancefloor. Expect upbeat music, welcoming vibes and a surprisingly good workout disguised as a fun night out.

Honestly, Tuesday evenings needed this.