What's on in Twickenham is sponsored by Eel Pie Records, The Orange Tree Theatre, and The Turks Head.

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

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

Read on for Twickenham'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!

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. 

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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.

Laura Impallomeni @ The Jazz Sanctuary – Thursday, 23 May

British-Italian jazz musician trombonist, composer and band leader Laura Chiara Impallomeni is performing at The Jazz Sanctuary this evening. (Photo: The Turk's Head)

Jazz musician Laura Chiara Impallomeni brings the trombone to the fore, with an exciting collection of her original contemporary jazz compositions. 

These are collaboratively brought to life by some of the UK's most formidable jazz musicians, with today's performance featuring Greg Sinclair on saxophone, Sam Jones on drums, Mei Kirby on keyboards, Ezekiel Ajie on double and electric bass, and Laura herself on trombone. 

Her music encapsulates her broad range of influences from hints of hard bop to Ethio jazz, whilst rhythmically exploring odd meters to bass-heavy grooves, with some of her set today being debuted at the London Jazz Festival 2022 in a sold out-performance. 

Doors open at 7:15pm with the first set starting at 7:45pm at The Jazz Sanctuary in St Margarets.

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.

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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.

For more local events, please check our What's On section here.

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