Britain's What's On Event Guide
What's On and Things To Do Around London
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Nine Foot Nine
Cara and Nate are a hard-working young couple looking to start a family. Together they’re bumbling through the daunting world of pregnancy tests, maternity clothes and flat pack cot building.
The Bunker, 53a Southwark Street London
Today, Mon 25 Jun, Thu 28 Jun, Mon 2 Jul, Thu 5 Jul
Sophie Willan: Branded Tour 2018
After the award winning, critically acclaimed, sell out success of her second comedy hour at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her show ‘Branded’ - Bolton born Sophie Willan has announced a 33-date tour for 2018.
Soho Theatre, 21 Dean St, Soho, London
Today to Sat 23 Jun
Equality Exhibition
The Equality Exhibition is coming to Hammersmith!
This is an informative and inspiring exhibition organised by the UK Equality Council and hosted by Centric Community Projects.
Lincoln House, 137-143 Hammersmith Road, London
Today, Fri 22 Jun
Libby’s Eyes
The lights are up on Libby - a girl who can’t see. Libby is visually impaired, but she wants to function like everyone else. Inspirational.
The Bunker
53a Southwark Street, London
Today, Mon 25 Jun, Thu 28 Jun, Mon 2 Jul, Thu 5 Jul
Cockamamy
Following sell-out runs at the Camden Fringe and Edinburgh Fringe 2017, where it won the Lustrum Award for Outstanding Play, the heart-warming Cockamamy will come to The Hope Theatre this summer. This razor-sharp play examines companionship and the reality of living with dementia.
The Hope Theatre, 207 Upper Street, London
Today to Sat 30 Jun
Roo Panes
Roo Panes Plus Blanco White. Artists performing: Roo Panes.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London
Today
The Sound Of Arrows
The Sound Of Arrows. Artists performing: The Sound Of Arrows.: Tickets avaiable.
London Oslo, London
Today
Kiefer Sutherland
Kiefer Sutherland + Rick Brantley. Artists performing: Kiefer Sutherland.: Tickets avaiable.
Electric Ballroom, London
Today
Indigo Husk
Indigo Husk Plus Island Club + RAFFER. Artists performing: Indigo Husk.: Tickets avaiable.
Dingwalls, London
Today
Oranssi Pazuzu
Oranssi Pazuzu + 11Paranoias. Artists performing: Oranssi Pazuzu .: Tickets avaiable.
The Dome, London
Today
Summer of architecture: four events exploring medicine & architecture
A season of events forming part of the London Festival of Architecture, and the college’s 500th anniversary:
Free London Festival of Architecture Museum Late
Thursday, 07 June 2018: 5-8pm (architectural tours from 6pm)
A chance to explore Denys Lasdun’s 20th century icon after hours and take a guided
Royal College of Physicians, 11 Saint Andrews Place
Today, Sat 7 Jul
The London Group & Friends @ Waterloo Festival 2018
The London Group have organised three exhibitions featuring 70 artists for the 2018 Waterloo Festival which explore this year’s festival theme ‘Transforming Minds’.
Three locations in and around St John’s Waterloo, Waterloo Road
Today to Sun 24 Jun
Landscape Photographer of the Year - Exhibition
The Landscape Photographer of the Year exhibition tour continues and you can see over 55 winning images from the latest Awards Book, Landscape Photographer of the Year - Collection 11, on display at Paddington station until 24 June. The exhibition will then move to London Charing Cross.
London Paddington Railway Station
Today to Sun 24 Jun
Sunset Foodie Market
Every Thursday evening throughout the summer from 5pm-10.30pm - Sunset Foodie Market at Beckenham Place Park. Join in the feast. Handpicked street food. Bar and music. Summer nights we’re ready for you!
Beckenham Place Mansion, Beckenham Place Park
Today, Thu 28 Jun, Thu 5 Jul, Thu 12 Jul, Thu 19 Jul, Thu 26 Jul, Thu 2 Aug
Tekashi 6IX9INE
Tekashi 6IX9INE. Artists performing: TEKASHI 6IX9INE .: Tickets avaiable.
E1 London, London
Today
Tony Christie
Tony Christie Up Close. Artists performing: Tony Christie.: Tickets avaiable.
St Pancras Old Church, London
Today
An Orchestral Rendition of Dr.Dre's 2001
An Orchestral Rendition of Dr.Dre's 2001: Tickets avaiable.
XOYO, London
Today
Paul Renner & Paul Sakoilsky: This is The Gate Of Heaven
‘This is The Gate Of Heaven’ is the first full collaboration between Paul Renner and Paul Sakoilsky. The exhibition takes place throughout a series of 7 specially created rooms, working around themes of transformation, corruption and conservation.
46 Ashfield St., Whitechapel
Today to Sat 23 Jun, Mon 25 Jun to Sat 30 Jun, Mon 2 Jul to Sat 7 Jul
Tony Christie
Tony Christie Up Close. Artists performing: Tony Christie.: Tickets avaiable.
St Pancras Old Church, London
Today
Exhibition: 130 years – The Royal Epping Forest Golf Club and Chingford Golf Course
As well as being open for public play, Chingford Golf Course is home to the Royal Epping Forest Golf Club, Chingford Golf Club and Chingford Ladies Golf Club. This exhibition brings together archive material from 130 years of golf on this historic course.
The View, 6 Rangers Road, Chingford
Today to Sun 24 Jun, Tue 26 Jun to Sun 1 Jul, Tue 3 Jul to Sun 8 Jul, Tue 10 Jul to Sun 15 Jul
Russell West solo exhibition
Imagine a city devoid of its people. Not somewhere bleak and decaying, but a city whose inhabitants had lived lives so vibrant, so full of energy that the city they left behind couldn’t help but reflect that energy.
Woolff Gallery, 89 Charlotte Street
Today
The Railway Children - Outdoor Performance
Attention passengers! We are sorry to announce that all services out of Gigglesworth Station are delayed!
Gather around Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis on platform one as they pass the time by sharing the classic tale of The Railway Children.
Forty Hall, Forty Hill, Enfield
Today
The ELO Experience
The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction – suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet!
Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond
Today
Rainham Hall - Love Food, Hate Waste workshop
Composting is a great way of turning old fruit, vegetables and garden waste into free compost for your garden. It helps the environment and saves you money. Learn more at this workshop, run by the Havering Council. Our Community Gardener, Jesse, will be g. Booking Essential. Phone: sue.brown@havering.gov.uk.
Rainham Hall, The Broadway, Rainham, Havering, London RM13 9YN
Today
Shebeen
‘Do you think dreams are wasted on people like us?’
It’s a hot and humid summer in 1958 St Anns, Nottingham. Tempers are flaring and Teddy Boys are on the march. Jamaican couple Pearl and George are helping Caribbean migrants to cut loose by hosting a forbidden party at their Shebeen.
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Gerry Raffles Square
Stratford
London
Today to Sat 23 Jun, Tue 26 Jun to Sat 30 Jun, Tue 3 Jul to Sat 7 Jul
Flight of the Conchords
Flight of the Conchords Plus Eugene Mirman. Artists performing: Flight of the Conchords.: Tickets avaiable.
The O2 Arena, London
Today and Fri 22 Jun
Björn Borg Sample Sale
Björn Borg are excited to host a Summer Sample Sale taking place at their showroom in central London 19th June - 22nd June.
The Sample Sale will include exceptional discounts on underwear, and performance and lifestyle clothing.
19 Great Titchfield Street
Today and Fri 22 Jun
AFE
Inspired by the work of Sigmund Freud, WHIST invites you on a journey into the unconscious mind, through the dreams, fears and desires of a fictional family.
Lilian Baylis Studio
Rosebery Avenue
Clerkenwell
Today to Sat 23 Jun
World Cup Screenings at Lost Rivers Elephant
London’s most vibrant South American community, Elephant & Castle, will be showing the World Cup Screenings from June 14th to July 15th. Expect lots of colour and noise to celebrate countries from around the world competing in the World Cup.
Elephant Road, London
Today to Sun 15 Jul
London 1938: Defending ’Degenerate’ German Art
The Wiener Library’s summer 2018 exhibition explores the history and context of an exhibition held in 1938 at the New Burlington Galleries in London entitled Twentieth Century German Art.
The Wiener Library, 29 Russell Square, London
Today, Fri 22 Jun, Mon 25 Jun to Fri 29 Jun, Mon 2 Jul to Fri 6 Jul, Mon 9 Jul to Fri 13 Jul, Mon 16 Jul to Fri 20 Jul, Mon 23 Jul to Fri 27 Jul, Mon 30 Jul to Fri 3 Aug, Mon 6 Aug to Fri 10 Aug
D Angelo: The D Tour
D Angelo: The D Tour. Artists performing: D'Angelo.: Tickets avaiable.
Eventim Apollo, London
Today
John Moreland
John Moreland plus John Calvin Abney. Artists performing: John Moreland.: Tickets avaiable.
Union Chapel, London, , London
Today
Artist in Residence
Renowned anonymous street artist Pegasus will be unveiling an immortalisation of London hero, Charlie Chaplin at launch of a new summer exhibition - Artist in Residence.
TWO FIFTY ONE
Today, Fri 22 Jun, Mon 25 Jun to Fri 29 Jun, Mon 2 Jul to Thu 5 Jul
M Huncho
M Huncho Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: M Huncho .: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Academy Islington, London
Today
Temporary display: Romania and the Great War
Visit our temporary display exploring the Romanian experience of the First World War. In partnership with the Romanian Cultural Institute, the National Army Museum is hosting a free temporary display exploring the Romanian experience of the First World War.
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London
Today to Sun 15 Jul
Mazzoleni Summer Show 2018
Mazzoleni announces their Summer Show 2018, a two-fold presentation is now open to the public. On the ground floor, there is a focus on Burri: Celotex and Multiples and on the lower ground floor: selected works by Italian Post-War Masters: Bonalumi, Castellani, Dorazio, Melotti and Zappettini.
Mazzoleni, 27 Albemarle Street, London
Today to Sat 23 Jun, Mon 25 Jun to Sat 30 Jun, Mon 2 Jul to Sat 7 Jul, Mon 9 Jul to Sat 14 Jul, Mon 16 Jul to Sat 21 Jul, Mon 23 Jul to Sat 28 Jul, Mon 30 Jul to Sat 4 Aug
Double Act
By Jacqueline WilsonAdapted and directed by Vicky Ireland
Meet Ruby and Garnet. They’re twins, identical and inseparable – and do absolutely EVERYTHING together. But their lives are about to change. Recently, Dad’s gone a bit weird.
Polka Theatre 240 The Broadway Wimbledon London
Today to Sat 4 Aug
William Tillyer: Nobody
‘Nobody’ is the third in a special series of five exhibitions at Bernard Jacobson Gallery, scheduled to take place during 2018 to celebrate the 80th birthday of acclaimed British artist William Tillyer.
Bernard Jacobson Gallery
28 Duke Street St. James’s
London
Today to Sat 23 Jun
Blooms & Beasties Treasure Trail
Seek out the blooms and beasties in our garden and take a lucky dip from our treasure trove…
All summer from the 26th of May onwards we are running an outdoor trail for children every day the house is open. Come into the shop to get started and finish with a lucky dip from our treasure trove.
Strawberry Hill House & Garden
268 Waldegrave Road
Twickenham
Today to Fri 20 Jul
Family Guided and Audio Tours
Book a family guided tour or an audio tour around the home of the UK Parliament. All kids come in for free on family guided tours, and one child has free entry with each paying adult on the audio tours. Both the tours are very interactive and are designed to entertain as well as to inform!
Houses of Parliament London
Today to Mon 9 Jul
Thursday Night Pottery Paintin - A creative night out - BYOB
Come and join us for a pottery painting session. Everyone is welcome. You will be able to choose from a large selection of pottery items like mugs, bowls, plates, jewellery boxes, jars, figurines, animals, princesses, cars...
Holl Studios, 120 Kentish Town Road
Today, Thu 28 Jun, Thu 5 Jul, Thu 12 Jul, Thu 19 Jul, Thu 26 Jul
Moonshine Saloon- Western Cocktail Bar
Inspired by the captivating tales of the Wild West and its undercover operations, Moonshine Saloon is truly a one-of-a-kind immersive cocktail bar.
Visitors will be transported from the streets of West London to the streets of the Wild West, before experiencing life inside Moonshine Saloon.
535 Kings Road
Today to Sat 23 Jun, Wed 27 Jun to Sat 30 Jun, Wed 4 Jul to Sat 7 Jul, Wed 11 Jul to Sat 14 Jul, Wed 18 Jul to Fri 20 Jul
Family Guided and Audio Tours
Discover 1000 years of history in this world-famous building on one of our Family Guided Tours or the family version of the Audio Tour.
Ever wondered where Guy Fawkes hid before he tried to blow up Parliament? Want to see the very spot where Charles I was tried and found guilty of treason?
Houses of Parliament London
Today to Sat 28 Jul
Werner Büttner: Plenty of Room for All Sorts of Happiness
Following Marlborough New York’s Werner Büttner show in 2016, the first exhibition in New York since 1986, Marlborough London is pleased to announce their second exhibition, Plenty of Room for All Sorts of Happiness, by the leading German artist Werner Büttner.
6 Albemarle Street
Today to Sat 23 Jun
Linda Kitson Exhibition Showcasing City of London
The City Centre in partnership with the City of London Corporation will host an exclusive new series of works by artist Linda Kitson from 18 May to 1 August 2018.
80 Basinghall Street, London
Today to Mon 9 Jul
Fenton House and Garden - Fenton Garden Introductory Tours
Discover fascinating and newly unearthed facts in these free, short introductions. Fenton’s acclaimed walled garden is always changing, with masses of colour year-round and innovative planting by Gardener-in-Charge Andy Darragh and his team of volunteers.
Fenton House and Garden, Hampstead Grove, Hampstead
Today, Thu 28 Jun, Thu 5 Jul, Thu 12 Jul
Emergency Exit
Tyburn Gallery is pleased to present Emergency Exit, a solo exhibition by Wallen Mapondera. A multi-disciplinary artist who creates work through painting, drawing, sculpture and installation, Mapondera is best known for his complex wall sculptures which create richly textured abstract surfaces out of textiles and...
Tyburn Gallery, 26 Barrett Street
Today to Wed 4 Jul
Into the Woods
This May, All Star Productions – Winner of the Best Producer in the Off-West End Awards 2018 – join forces with Trilby Productions to bring their fresh new adaptation of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods to The Cockpit.
The Cockpit
Today to Sun 24 Jun
Into The Woods
The Sondheim classic with a 21st century twist.
Produced by The Cockpit in collaboration with All Star Productions and Trilby Productions
After a sellout production in 2014 at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre, we are delighted to bring you this comically dark masterpiece of a musical where well known fairy tales...
The Cockpit, Gateforth Street
Today to Sun 24 Jun
Royal Ascot and Summer Wedding Hat Pop-Up Shop (Largest ever with 350+ hats!!)
Are you planning to attend Royal Ascot and looking for a dream hat to match with your outfits? Are you going to a wedding this summer and need a beautiful hat to make you stand out? Come to the largest ever hat pop-up shop (with over 350 hats!!
238 Old Brompton Road, Kensington, London
Today
Red House - Highlight tours: June
If you are visiting in the morning please book on one of our Highlights Tour, the only way to see the property until 1:30pm. Our volunteer guides will share the stories behind William and Janey’s red brick house. Guided highlights tours are the only way to visit the property in the morning.
Red House, Red House Lane, Bexleyheath
Today to Sun 24 Jun, Wed 27 Jun to Sat 30 Jun
Forget Stonehenge! Take to the skies and see in the Summer Solstice 44
Summer Solstice, also known as midsummer, which famously marks the longest day of the year is said to have an invigorating effect on the planet and seen by many as an opportunity to reconnect with both your body and mind.
London Eye
Lambeth, London
Today
Bingo
The world premiere of Bingo by award-winning writer Alan Flanagan comes to Pleasance London. This honest and comic play explores London’s LGBTQ+ culture, what it means to find belonging through transgression, and the complexity of sexuality and sexual health.
Pleasance Theatre, Carpenters Mews
Today to Sun 24 Jun
London’s Longest Date With Badoo
To celebrate the summer solstice, Badoo will host London’s longest date of the year on the longest day of the year, treating singletons to a series of free dating experiences guaranteed to set hearts racing and sparks flying.
Shoreditch Gardens
The Geffrye Museum
136 Kingsland Road
London
Today
Exhibition: On the Forest Edge by Carol Foulger and Katherine Poluck
The flora and fauna that inhabit Epping Forest captured in watercolour, printmaking, pen and ink.
The View, 6 Rangers Road, Chingford
Today to Sun 24 Jun, Tue 26 Jun to Sun 1 Jul
Refugee Week Pub Quiz!
Have you got anything planned for Refugee Week?
Come along to our Refugee Week Pub Quiz!
Not only will you be able to demonstrate your superior general knowledge and gain bragging rights at work, but we are running a raffle with fantastic prizes, as well as giving out winner and runner-up prizes.
The Blacksmith and the Toffeemaker Pub, 292-294 St John Street, Clerkenwell
Today
Special Forces: In the Shadows
This major exhibition presents ideas of security and secrecy through the lens of British Special Forces. Discover who these elite soldiers are, the training and skills they need and some of the operations they’ve undertaken around the world over the past 70 years.
Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London
Today to Sat 4 Aug
I Am Of Ireland
I AM OF IRELAND is an exciting new play by one of Ireland’s most perceptive writers, Seamus Finnegan (Act of Union, Soldiers, North). Directed by Ken McClymont, the play examines the state of a divided nation and Ireland’s increasingly important role in Europe.
Old Red Lion, 418 St John Street
Today to Sat 30 Jun
Third Thursday Event - MAKING BOOKS @ ROYAL SOCIETY OF SCULPTORS
The Royal Society of Sculptors is happy to welcome the London Centre for Book Arts for a special bookbinding workshop.
This event will be a fun and social evening in a unique setting exploring the rich archive of the Society and will involve crafting your very own hand-made book.
108 Old Brompton Road, Kensington
Today
Absolut Midsommar Festival
This Summer, Absolut is bringing Midsommar to London with a ten-day festival in partnership with Drink Up London, the team behind London Cocktail Week.
Last Days of Shoreditch, 288 Old Street
Today
Frankenstein A modern re-imagining
Frankenstein Presented by SISATA
Written by John Foster
Directed by Charmaine K Parkin
Tickets available via 020 8050 3025 or www.breadandrosestheatre.co.uk
Set in a dystopian future, the human race is slowly becoming extinct.
The Bread & Roses Theatre
68 Clapham Manor Street, London, United Kingdom
Today to Sat 23 Jun
Semperoper Ballett (Dresden)
Based in Dresden, the Semperoper Ballett is internationally renowned for its distinguished ballet technique with both classical and contemporary repertoire. This triple bill of works by the visionary William Forsythe compliments the dancers’ technical expertise and physical prowess.
Rosebery Ave,
Clerkenwell,
London
Today to Sat 23 Jun
Dulwich Players present Grimm Tales: Bell House, Dulwich 21-24 June
THE DULWICH PLAYERS
present
GRIMM TALES FOR YOUNG AND OLD by Philip Pullman
adapted for the stage by Philip Wilson
with original music by Paul Grimwood & lyrics by Gill Daly
to be performed in the gardens of
Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG
Before Roald Dahl there were the Brothers
Bell House, Dulwich Village
Today to Sun 24 Jun
Exploring Fashion Futures
Exploring Fashion Futures examines the current developments and debates, and asks what will sustainable fashion look like in the future? Speakers from brands, policy makers, sustainability researchers and other professionals will join us for a set of mini lectures.
Coventry University London, 109-117 Middlesex Street, London
Today
Furnace and the Fundamentals
Furnace and the Fundamentals Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Furnace and the Fundamentals.: Tickets avaiable.
Dingwalls, London
Fri 22 Jun
Midsummer Jazz Cruise from Chiswick Pier
Chiswick Pier Trust will be celebrating the summer solstice by organising a jazz cruise. Join us on Friday 22 June departing from Chiswick Pier at 7pm. We will be cruising from Chiswick Pier towards Westminster and back . On board to serenade us whilst we sail the Thames will be the popular jazz band Anacousis.
The Pier House
Fri 22 Jun
Joe Garvey, Harry Quinn
Joe Garvey, Harry Quinn Band Gigs: Tickets avaiable.
Courtyard Theatre, London
Fri 22 Jun
Polite Riot Festival Weekend
Polite Riot Festival Weekend: Tickets avaiable.
New Cross Inn, London
Fri 22 Jun
The Nightingale Charity Golf Day
Bring your golf team or join one of The Nightingales teams for our fun charity Golf Day at Enfield Golf Club. The day will include: Registration with bacon butties, tea and coffee plus a shotgun start
Competitions include: Nearest the pin & nearest the Nightingale.
Enfield Golf Club, Old Park Road South, Enfield
Fri 22 Jun
A History of UK Pirate Radio: Grime w/ Slimzee + Jossy Mitsu
A History of UK Pirate Radio: Grime w/ Slimzee + Jossy Mitsu. Artists performing: A History of UK Pirate Radio: Grime w/ Slimzee + Jossy Mitsu.: Tickets avaiable.
The Camden Assembly, London
Fri 22 Jun
Buddy Curtess & the Grasshoppers
Buddy Curtess & the Grasshoppers + Support: Sister Suzie + DJ Wendy May’s Locomotion. Artists performing: Buddy Curtess & the Grasshoppers .: Tickets avaiable.
100 Club, London
Fri 22 Jun
Tony Christie
Tony Christie. Artists performing: Tony Christie.: Tickets avaiable.
St Pancras Old Church, London
Fri 22 Jun
Soldiers’ families during the Second World War
Author Julie Summers uncovers the experiences of soldiers’ families during the Second World War. Julie Summers will examine the dislocation felt by men and women returning from the long years of service in the Second World War.
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London
Fri 22 Jun
Jake Quickenden
Jake Quickenden + CHRISTIAN BURROWS. Artists performing: Jake Quickenden.: Tickets avaiable.
The Borderline, London
Fri 22 Jun
Marcelo D2 - club
Marcelo D2 - club. Artists performing: Marcelo D2 .: Tickets avaiable.
Jazz Cafe, London, London
Fri 22 Jun
Tony Christie
Tony Christie. Artists performing: Tony Christie.: Tickets avaiable.
St Pancras Old Church, London
Fri 22 Jun
Tenderlonious
Tenderlonious. Artists performing: Tenderlonious.: Tickets avaiable.
London Oslo, London
Fri 22 Jun
Section 2
Following their highly successful debut show Flood, Paper Creatures Theatre return with this hard-hitting drama by emerging playwright Peter Imms.
The Bunker, 53a Southwark Street London
Fri 22 Jun, Tue 26 Jun, Fri 29 Jun, Tue 3 Jul, Fri 6 Jul
Flavours of the World at Twickenham Festival
Twickenham is likely to be abuzz during the festival when the colourful International World market "Flavours of the World" sets up a stall in the town.
Church Street, Twickenham
Fri 22 Jun to Sun 24 Jun
Relaxation, Meditation, Healing & Open Discussions
Join us for an experience of the unique current that Omilos brings as we spend time together exploring spiritual healing, relaxation, meditation and open discussions.
The sessions are free and open to the general public (men and women).
For bookings please email or call, omiloslondon@gmail.com or 07960 797 435
4 Carol Street, Camden, London
Fri 22 Jun to Sun 24 Jun
No One Is Coming To Save You
An insomniac is watching TV in a language he doesn’t understand; a woman is stood in a garden stretching her arms to the sky. The whole world is asleep and something extraordinary is about to happen. No One Is Coming to Save You is the hypnotic story of two young lives lived in social, political and economic fear.
The Bunker, 53a Southwark Street London
Fri 22 Jun, Tue 26 Jun, Fri 29 Jun, Tue 3 Jul, Fri 6 Jul
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Clapham
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
St. Luke’s Church 194 Ramsden Road Clapham
Fri 22 Jun, Fri 20 Jul
575 Wandsworth Road - House Tours 1 June-31 August 2018
An intimate guided tour of 575 Wandsworth Road is the only way to see this unique home of Khadambi Asalache, a Kenyan-born poet, novelist and civil servant who over the course of a twenty year period he turned his home into a work of art.
575 Wandsworth Road
Fri 22 Jun, Sat 23 Jun, Fri 29 Jun to Sun 1 Jul, Fri 6 Jul to Sun 8 Jul, Fri 13 Jul to Sun 15 Jul, Sun 22 Jul, Fri 27 Jul, Sat 28 Jul
The Guest List
Vintage Fridays present
The Guest List
Come down and experience finger lickin’ Jamaican soul food in a quality venue featuring a Rolls Royce DJ line up to none on weekly rotation:
5th avenue
Fatman & Colonel
Special Touch
JB crew
Back to Basics
The System
Brothers inc
Roy Medallion
Sir
Bojangles Brasserie
1, Old Church Road, Chingford
Fri 22 Jun
Vintage funfair in Peckham!
Beautifully restored vintage rides & attraction for all the family. Free entry & free fireworks!
Your local vintage funfair is back for some more nostalgic fun. Visit us on Peckham Rye (Peckham, SE15 3UA).
Experience the joys of a vintage family fairground; we have something for all ages.
Peckham Rye Common
Fri 22 Jun to Sun 24 Jun
An evening rescuing monkeys and lions
Watch the joyous, uplifting rescue story of spider monkey Pepe and how lioness Kiara was reunited with her cubs. A unique preview screening of Animal Planet’s ‘Dodo Heroes’ show dedicated to Animal Defenders International’s epic mission in Peru.
Karamel Restaurant
4 Coburg Road, London
Fri 22 Jun
IREIS London 2018 – UAE Property Expo Pavilion and Citizenship Pavilio
Welcome to the annual International Real Estate and Investment Show 2018, (IREIS 2018), the real estate event in London, specialized to target the investors and consumers rather than trade visitors.
The Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Westminster , London
Fri 22 Jun
Heritage Live presents Kris Kristofferson + special guest Rufus Wainwright at Kenwood House
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson will perform an exclusive show in the grounds of Kenwood House celebrating his birthday on Friday 22nd June 2018.
Kenwood House, Hampstead Ln, Highgate
Fri 22 Jun
Judy’s Back
Ray Rackham’s extraordinary biographical musical about the life of iconic movie star and chanteuse Judy Garland played the Arts Theatre for a limited season in 2017.
Cranbourn St, Leicester Square
Fri 22 Jun
Trinity Laban Symphony Orchestra
Shostakovich Symphony No. 10
Elgar Cello Concerto
Helena Švigelj cello
Jessica Cottis conductor
Trinity Laban is London’s Creative Conservatoire, and this is the ideal opportunity to hear its Symphony Orchestra which tonight performs Shostakovich’s highly complex 1953 Symphony No.
Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace,
London
Fri 22 Jun
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Foo Fighters.
The London Stadium, London
Fri 22 Jun and Sat 23 Jun
Tetley Supersquash Sessions
Want to know how to boost your daily vitamin intake to stay in tip top form this summer? Help is at hand as squash just got smart. Tetley Super Squash is offering a taste of the smart life with London’s first one stop Vit- HIIT shop, featuring Soul Sisters Fitness.
133 Bethnal Green Road
Fri 22 Jun and Sat 23 Jun
The Ratpack
"Let ‘The Definitive Rat Pack’ transport you to the 1960s Sands Hotel where the Kings of Swing were at the very peak of their fame.
‘The Definitive Rat Pack’ are undoubtedly some of the world’s finest interpreters of the songs and banter of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.
Cranbourn St, Leicester Square
Sat 23 Jun
Soho Burlesque Club
The Soho Burlesque Club is a sumptuous show of the finest, suggestive, witty and most vivacious variety. With raunchy and risqué burlesque from the crème de la crème of London’s incredible scene, you’ll be enticed by the biggest stars in burlesque including Kitty Bang Bang, Bettsie Bon Bon and Betsy Rose.
Cranbourn St, Leicester Square
Sat 23 Jun
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Regents Park
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
St Marks Church Prince Albert Road London
Sat 31 Mar, Sat 28 Apr, Sat 12 May
Greenwich Fair
A two-day outdoor arts extravaganza, Greenwich Fair features a dance duet between a man and a robot, an acrobatic show inspired by Jackson Pollock and a pedal-powered superhero musical amongst many more amazing street theatre performances.
Greenwich Town Centre Greenwich
Sat 23 Jun and Sun 24 Jun
CRUK Race For Life Hammersmith Pretty Muddy
Race for Life brings millions of women together to support our life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters.
Wormwood Scrubs, White City, London
Sat 23 Jun
Victoria Park 5K/10K- Race For Life
Victoria Park Race for Life 5k is a single lap of the park. The course primarily on tarmac with a few small sections on grass and is very flat course. The 10k is a double lap of the 5k. There is no car parking available at this event. Participants are advised to use public transport.
Victoria Park, 1 Grove Rd
Sat 23 Jun
Mosaic Making with Tea and Cake
MOSAIC MAKING WORKSHOP is the next Colindale Community event!
A fun afternoon of making crafts and eating cake - meet new people and get to know your neighbours :)
The workshop will include a basic mosaic making workshop as well as tea and cake.
The Hyde URC
Varley parade Edgware road, Colindale
Sat 23 Jun
The Athenian Presents: Loukoumades Weekend
On Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June, Greek street food specialists, The Athenian, will be launching a special Loukoumades Weekend at White City Place. This exiting two day event will celebrate loukoumades (pronounced loo-ka-math-es)- light, fluffy, doughnut style balls drenched in honey- in all its forms.
White City Place Unit 5, Wood Lane
Sat 23 Jun and Sun 24 Jun
Sweatlife 2018
Sweatlife is the largest lululemon community experience in Europe, a transformational event inspiring and empowering new and experienced guests to live a life they love. Now over two days, its purpose is to connect guests with local and globally renowned studios and teachers, building authentic relationships.
Wapping Ln, St Katharine’s & Wapping, London
Sat 23 Jun and Sun 24 Jun
Club de Fromage - London's greatest pop party
Club de Fromage - London's greatest pop party. Artists performing: Club De Fromage.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Academy Islington, London
Sat 23 Jun, Sat 7 Jul, Sat 14 Jul, Sat 21 Jul, Sat 28 Jul, Sat 4 Aug, Sat 11 Aug, Sat 18 Aug
For King and Country
Due to popular demand For King and Country has been extended until Sunday 29th July 2018. The show offers audiences a chance to immerse themselves in a gaming style experience.
The Colab Factory, 74 Long Lane, London
Sat 23 Jun to Sun 29 Jul
18 Pettits Boulevard - Open Garden for NGS
A garden 80ft x 23ft on three levels with an ornamental pond, patio area with shrubs and perennials, many in pots. A large eucalyptus tree leads to a woodland themed area with many ferns and hostas. There are agricultural implements and garden ornaments giving a unique and quirky feel to the garden.
18 Pettits Boulevard, Romford
Sat 23 Jun and Sun 24 Jun
Apologies, i have none (Polite Riot Festival Saturday)
Apologies, i have none (Polite Riot Festival Saturday): Tickets avaiable.
New Cross Inn, London
Sat 23 Jun
Wolves In The Throne Room
Wolves In The Throne Room. Artists performing: Wolves In The Throne Room .: Tickets avaiable.
The Garage, London
Sat 23 Jun
Norman Jay - club
Norman Jay - club. Artists performing: Denis S.: Tickets avaiable.
Jazz Cafe, London, London
Sat 23 Jun
Orbfest
Orbfest. Artists performing: The Orb, Leftfield, System 7.: Tickets avaiable.
Roundhouse, London
Sat 23 Jun
Billy Idol
Billy Idol Plus Special Guest. Artists performing: Billy Idol.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Academy Brixton, London
Sat 23 Jun
Getting Started: Family History for Beginners
Starting out on family history research? Find out where to start, the sources you can use and what you can do online. In this half-day course for beginners, Dave Annal introduces the key sources for family history research and some of the most important websites.
Society of Genealogists, 14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road
Sat 23 Jun
My Ancestor...came from Northamptonshire
In this half-day course, Dr Colin Chapman introduces the sources available in Northamptonshire, the SoG Library and elsewhere, that you can use to discover more about the lives of ancestors who came from Northamptonshire.
Society of Genealogists, 14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road
Sat 23 Jun
Lost Horizons Presents The Willows with support from The Demon Gin
"...The Willows are a breath of fresh air to the folk music community... " Maverick Magazine
Bringing together some of the most exciting musicians on the UK folk & roots scene, The Willows blur the boundaries between contemporary song and folk traditions on either side of the Atlantic.
Downstairs @The Harrison 28 Harrison Street Kings X London
Sat 23 Jun
Leytonstone Market at St. John’s
Friendly craft market in the lovely setting of st. John’s churchyard in the middle of Leytonstone.
St. John’s Churchyard, Leytonstone
Sat 23 Jun
Waltzes, Madrigals & Summer Songs - Royal Free Music Society Midsummer Concert
For our joyous midsummer concert, the RFMS choir will be performing a wonderful mix of waltzes, madrigals and love songs from across the ages. Many of the pieces, like Johannes Brahms’ Liebeslieder Walzer, draw their inspiration from folk melodies and poems.
St John’s Wood Church, London
Sat 23 Jun
East Village’s Wellness Day
East Village is inviting residents and visitors to loosen up with a series of free yoga and wellbeing workshops.
Victory Park, East Village
Sat 23 Jun
Afternoon Concert of Choral Music
The Chingford Singers and Gentlemen of the Parish Church Choir present a short concert of popular choral music by Brahms, Bruckner, Handel, Haydn & Stanford. Part of a weekend of musical celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of Michael Emerson as Director of Music at Chingford Parish Church.
Chingford Parish Church, The Green, Chingford
Sat 23 Jun
The College Dropout - An Orchestral Rendition
The College Dropout - An Orchestral Rendition. Artists performing: The College Dropout - An Orchestral Rendition.: Tickets avaiable.
XOYO, London
Sat 23 Jun
ANTICHRIST
ANTICHRIST. Artists performing: ANTICHRIST.: Tickets avaiable.
The Lounge, London
Sat 23 Jun
Zen Garden at Japanese Temple - Open Garden for NGS
Pure Japanese Zen garden (so no flowers) with 12 large and small rocks of various colours and textures set in islands of moss and surrounded by a sea of grey granite gravel raked in a stylised wave pattern. Garden surrounded by trees and bushes outside a cob wall.
Zen Garden at Japanese Temple, London
Sat 23 Jun, Sun 24 Jun
Kiss Chase
Kiss Chase is a part-interactive, part-verbatim speed dating event, exploring the barriers many of us face when forming relationships with family, friends, or partners.
The Bunker, 53a Southwark Street London
Sat 23 Jun, Wed 27 Jun, Sat 30 Jun, Wed 4 Jul, Sat 7 Jul
GUY: A New Musical
Guy, a shy and overweight millennial, is failing in the departments of mates and dates and fun - dating apps can be cruel if you don’t look like a model. When he’s ghosted by his Romeo, he tries to follow the latest 11-step listicle to get noticed: diets, exercise regimes, and a new wardrobe...
The Bunker, 53a Southwark Street London
Sat 23 Jun, Wed 27 Jun, Sat 30 Jun, Wed 4 Jul, Sat 7 Jul
33 Weyman Road - Open Garden for NGS
A small but immaculate garden, that is as pretty as a picture in a wonderfully colour co-ordinated melange of pinks, whites, purples and blues. Divided into rooms to entice the visitor on, this is a couples’ joint effort with hard and soft landscaping that offers unexpected delights round every corner.
33 Weyman Road,
Sun 24 Jun
Blackheath Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Set among the airy hills of Blackheath are 3 gardens ranging from small to amazingly large, each with its own idiosyncratic style. All designed to be lived in and enjoyed.
Blackheath Gardens, London
Sun 24 Jun
Park Road Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
These four gardens are all within 100 metres of each other on the northern end of Park Road. They offer a range of design from contemporary formal through romantic to mediterranean.
Park Road Gardens, London
Sun 24 Jun
Marie Curie Hospice, Hampstead - Open Garden for NGS
This peaceful and secluded two part garden surrounds the Marie Curie Hospice, Hampstead. A garden tended to by dedicated volunteers makes for a wonderful space for patients to enjoy the shrubs and seasonal colourful flowers.
Marie Curie Hospice, Hampstead, London
Sun 24 Jun
22 Shirley Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
A small very colourful garden created by the owners over the past 45 years. South facing, with a variety of plants including acers, wisteria, roses and mixed herbaceous. A small pond, greenhouse and summerhouse add variety and overall effect is a garden whose interest outweighs its size.
22 Shirley Avenue, Sutton
Sun 24 Jun
Antiques Anonymous - Sunday flea market and antiques fair
Antiques Anonymous - Sunday flea market and antiques fair
Central London’s Church Street comes alive for the annual Antiques Anonymous Sunday Shopping spectacular.
Central London’s Church Street comes alive for the annual Antiques Anonymous Sunday Shopping spectacular. Expect a high quality mix of antiques, retro, vintage, decorative, books, vinyl records, interiors and fashion stalls, along Church Street, the antique shops and the legendary Alfies Antique Market and Rooftop Kitchen Terrace will be open throughout this extra special event.
Sun 24 Jun
11th Forest Hill & St Saviour’s Church Summer Fete
11th Forest Hill Scout Group & St Saviour’s Church Summer Fete with live music entertainment from the Deptford Wives, Black Crane Tang Soo Do Martial Arts demonstration, Zumba dancing workshop, Fabulous Flying Birds display from Sky Birds of Prey, African and Caribbean food, barbeque, Ice Cream Van, lots of
St Saviour’s Church, Brockley Rise, Forest Hill, London SE23
Sun 24 Jun
40 The Crescent - Open Garden for NGS
The structured layout of this rectangular suburban garden, 80 x 50, contains beds and borders surrounded by clipped box hedges with box and yew topiary, many different shrubs including philadelphus, deutzias, weigela, lilacs, and borders filled with cottage-style planting.
40 The Crescent, Sutton
Sun 24 Jun
John Coltrane’s My Favourite Things
John Coltrane’s My Favourite Things. Artists performing: Wayne's Works.: Tickets avaiable.
Jazz Cafe, London, London
Sun 24 Jun
33 Huddleston Road - Open Garden for NGS
The rambunctious front garden weaves together perennials, grasses and ferns, while the back garden makes a big impression in a small space.
33 Huddleston Road, London
Sun 24 Jun
5 Blackthorn Av, Apartment 5 - Open Garden for NGS
Small patio garden with lush tropical, sub-tropical and temperate plants. Garden was featured on the cover of the BBC Gardeners’ World magazine and was a nationwide finalist in the Small Space category competition. This garden has a beautiful connection with the house and hasn’t wasted an inch of space.
5 Blackthorn Av, Apartment 5, London
Sun 24 Jun
84 Lavender Grove - Open Garden for NGS
Courtyard garden with backdrop of bamboos and palms, foil to clipped shrubs leading to wilder area mingling roses, lilies, alliums, grasses, clematis, poppies, star jasmine and jasmine. A very highly scented garden with rampant ramblers and billowing vegetation.
84 Lavender Grove, Hackney
Sun 24 Jun
41 Ecclesbourne Road - Open Garden for NGS
A delightful, interesting and surprising artists’ minimalistic Mediterranean garden complemented by new contemporary architecture. This garden has a hoggin surface with trees and pots on two levels.
41 Ecclesbourne Road,
Sun 24 Jun
9 Imber Park Road - Open Garden for NGS
An established cottage style garden, designed and maintained by the owners who are passionate about gardening and plants. The garden is S-facing, with well stocked, colourful herbaceous borders containing a wide variety of perennials, evergreen and deciduous shrubs, a winding lawn area and a small garden retreat.
9 Imber Park Road, Esher
Sun 24 Jun
Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall
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6th May - 30th September 2018
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’The best dance party with your under 5-year-old that you’ve ever had... absolutely joyous.’ ?????
Underbelly Festival, Belvedere Road Coach Park London
Sun 24 Jun, Sun 1 Jul, Sun 8 Jul
58 Halliford Street - Open Garden for NGS
An English country garden in the heart of Islington. Lush planting: cytisus battandieri ’Yellow Tail’ tree, two apple trees, one quince. Roses: bush and climbing, clematis, rhododendrons, exotic palms, cannas, abutilons, heucheras, salvias, cordelines.
58 Halliford Street,
Sun 24 Jun
74 Willifield Way - Open Garden for NGS
A very peaceful English country garden packed with herbaceous borders and perfumed rose beds with wonderful containers to the patio area with a beautiful handmade lead fountain. A haven of tranquillity to be enjoyed.
74 Willifield Way,
Sun 24 Jun
Sunday Nite Live
SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE #SNL
Join us for an exclusive Sunday Night Live experience. We are bringing you spectacular talent from across the UK, all to one stage!!
Quality ooozes the atmosphere, with the best unsigned acts in town!
Bojangles
1 Old Church Road, Chingford
Sun 24 Jun, Sun 8 Jul
11 Park Avenue North - Open Garden for NGS
An exotic 250ft T-shaped garden, threaded through what was once an Edwardian orchard. Dramatic, mainly spiky, foliage dominates, with the focus on palms, agaves, dasylirions, aeoniums, tree ferns, nolinas, cycads, bamboo, yuccas, cacti and several hundred types of succulent. Aloes are a highlight.
11 Park Avenue North,
Sun 24 Jun
Speakeasy Blues
Last Sunday of the Month
6-8pm Beginners & Intermediate Blues class
8-10.30pm Social Dancing to Slow Swing, Blues and Jazz from DJ ’Mr Kicks’ vintage & contemporary music collection
Frankie Manning & Dawn Hampton just called it slow dancing, Mura Dehn named it Blues dancing and now its your turn!
Looking Glass Cocktail Club, 49 Hackney Road
Sun 24 Jun, Sun 29 Jul
Sing-a-long Sundays
A karaoke style sing-a-long. You can sing from a selection of hits whilst being accompanied by Hollie on the piano and you can sing along with Mel on backing vocals.
Bohemia, 762-764 High Rd, London
Sun 24 Jun, Sun 8 Jul, Sun 22 Jul
Lowkey at KOKO
As one of the UK’s most potent and electrifying rappers, Lowkey is a towering figure of the British hip-hop scene who renews the tradition of conscious activism for a generation brought up with the War on Terrorism.
1A Camden High Street
Sun 24 Jun
Last Night of the Kenwood Proms with Katherine Jenkins + The Military Wives
Join us for a summer’s evening of music in the grounds of Kenwood House for the ’Last Night of the Kenwood Proms’ with Katherine Jenkins OBE and The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra conducted by Paul Bateman.
Kenwood House, Hampstead Ln, Highgate
Sun 24 Jun
London Seafood Festival at Battersea Power Station
London Seafood Festival arrives at Battersea Power Station this summer, offering an array of events including oyster shucking classes, chef collaborations and a selection of different pop-ups suitable for all the family.
Circus West Village, Battersea Power Station, Sopwith Way
Sun 24 Jun
Introducing Aster’s new vegan brunch
Aster, the Nordic-French inspired restaurant situated in Victoria’s food hub Nova Food, is introducing a vegan brunch in partnership with Ketel One and vegan Nordic skincare brand Lumene this summer.
150 VICTORIA STREET
Sun 24 Jun, Sun 1 Jul, Sun 8 Jul, Sun 15 Jul, Sun 22 Jul, Sun 29 Jul, Sun 5 Aug, Sun 12 Aug, Sun 19 Aug
Belgravia Classic Car Show
On Sunday 24 June, car enthusiasts across London will race to Belgravia’s green and leafy centrepiece, Belgrave Square Garden, as it plays host to the second Belgravia Classic Car Show.
Belgrave Square, Belgravia, London
Sun 24 Jun
A Wilhelm Scream (Polite Riot Festival Sunday)
A Wilhelm Scream (Polite Riot Festival Sunday): Tickets avaiable.
New Cross Inn, London
Sun 24 Jun
Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Stephens House & Gardens
If you go down to the Bothy Gardens today you’re in for a big surprise! This summer we are launching our first ever Teddy Bears Picnic. Bring your teddy bears to the Bothy Gardens for an exclusive picnic and enjoy a range of teddy bear fun and games.
17 East End Road, Finchley, London
Sun 24 Jun
Croydon Food & Music Festival 2018
Croydon Food and Music Festival is the borough’s biggest and best summer party for foodies and music lovers!
Organised by the independent South Croydon Business Association, it is held in the town’s Restaurant Quarter, famous for its amazing international cuisine.
South End, Croydon
Sun 24 Jun
Keepy Uppy
A silent pitch, a still football. Footie strips, shin pads, shiny boots. A kick of the ball, it flies, it soars … it scores ... GOAL!
Our journey begins with grass stained knees, Astro Turf and champions.
artsdepot 5 Nether St Tally Ho Corner London
Sun 24 Jun
Gin Off 2018 Round 3
The Graphic Gin Off is back with a bang in 2018!
You know the score, 16 of our favourite gin brands battling it out for our coveted Gin Off title but only one can win and you decide who!
Graphic Bar
4 Golden Square
Mon 25 Jun
Fishbach
Fishbach. Artists performing: Fishbach.: Tickets avaiable.
The Lexington, London
Mon 25 Jun
UB40
UB40 ‘40th Anniversary show’ + Special guests. Artists performing: UB40.: Tickets avaiable.
Royal Albert Hall, London
Mon 25 Jun
13th International Conference on Laboratory Medicine and Pathology 2018 | Berlin,Germany.
Laboratory Medicine and Pathology 2018 will be held in Berlin,Germany,Europe during June 25-26, 2018 hosted by Conferences Series LLC.
Berlin,Germany
Berlin,Germany
Mon 25 Jun and Tue 26 Jun
Jazz In The Round
Organised Noise With Jazz FM’s Jez Nelson.
Every last Monday of the month we gather the finest musicians we can find and throw them together in a barrier busting night of contemporary music.
With Jez Nelson & Chris Phillips from Jazz FM.
The Cockpit, Gateforth Street
Mon 25 Jun
Morden Hall Park - Honeybees and beekeeping talk (for adults)
How busy is a busy bee' Did you know that there are honeybee hives at Morden Hall Park' Come along to learn about the life cycle of the honeybee and find out how these amazing insects organise their hives, forage and survive. Learn how you can help these bees and find out what t. Booking Essential.
Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden
Mon 25 Jun
Fox Marks the Spot
Encouraging Londoners to discover the hidden but culturally-rich area of Bankside, flagship design hotel, Hilton London Bankside, has partnered with local businesses and nature conservation charity, London Wildlife Trust to offer an innovative urban design trail to follow throughout the summer in London (25th June -
2-8 Great Suffolk St
Mon 25 Jun to Wed 1 Aug
Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Gil + Refavela 40. Artists performing: Gilberto Gil .: Tickets avaiable.
Barbican Hall, London
Mon 25 Jun
Morden Hall Park - Park Explorers group for under 5s
Perfect for 2-5 year olds, Park Explorers is a way for parents and children to learn about the world around them. Sessions are 5 each and focus on a different outdoors theme each week. Please arrive from 9:15 to sign in, sessions start at 10am.
Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden
Mon 25 Jun, Mon 2 Jul, Mon 9 Jul
Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown
Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown Plus special guests. Artists performing: Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown.: Tickets avaiable.
Dingwalls, London
Tue 26 Jun
Ezra Bruno
Ezra Bruno + Special guests. Artists performing: Ezra Bruno.: Tickets avaiable.
Servant Jazz Quarters, London
Tue 26 Jun
Ratlin
Ratlin Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Ratlin.: Tickets avaiable.
The Borderline, London
Tue 26 Jun
Laugh Train Home ft. Desiree Burch & Carey Marx (Work in Progress)
DESIREE BURCH (Work in Progress)
The incredible Desiree Burch (Live at the Apollo, QI, 8 out of 10 Cats, Comedy Central Roast Battle) will be performing new material that will blow your socks off!
CAREY MARX (Work in Progress)
Carey Marx?
The Honor Oak, 1 St German’s Road, Forest Hill
Tue 26 Jun
Secrets Of Burlesque Revealed - London
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Embrace and celebrate what you have, and who you are!
A unique introduction to the Basics of Burlesque Performance, fused with elements of physical theatre, stand-up and public speaking.
Jacksons Lane
269a Archway Road
Tue 26 Jun
Debbie Bond (USA)
Debbie Bond (USA) + Sugarkane. Artists performing: Debbie Bond.: Tickets avaiable.
100 Club, London
Tue 26 Jun
Subservience to Freedom
Free Talks.
Each and every person is a slave to how they think and believe, until they change their minds. The thoughts and beliefs we have determine the experience we have of the world.
Inner Space Wembley, 528 High Rd, Wembley
Tue 26 Jun
Looking back: Looking forward
CoMA London Ensemble
Gregory Rose (conductor)
Loré Lixenberg (soprano)
Celebrating CoMA’s 25th year, our programme will include favourites from the past and works written for this year’s festival.
Paul Burnell: Acute Suite No.
St Leonard’s Church, Shoreditch High Street
Tue 26 Jun
Speed Dating in London
Speed Dating in London
How Speed Dating in London works
When you arrive at the speed dating venue for Speed Dating in London, you will be greeted by our friendly professional hosts.
Zebrano, 18 Greek Street
Tue 26 Jun
YOSHIMIO & ROBERT AIKI AUBREY LOWE & SUSIE IBARRA
YOSHIMIO & ROBERT AIKI AUBREY LOWE & SUSIE IBARRA. Artists performing: YOSHIMIO.: Tickets avaiable.
London Oslo, London
Tue 26 Jun
RuthAnne
RuthAnne Plus JC Stewart + Jordan Thomas. Artists performing: RuthAnne.: Tickets avaiable.
The Waiting Room, London
Tue 26 Jun
Be Born
“In time…we are shaped by the people and things we interact with…like glass, blown by the flame. We journey with those we value. They help us emerge from darkness.”
Ben is in trouble. His ex-girlfriend is pregnant and he’s just lost his job. So he seeks the only two people that might be able to help him.
The Space 269 West Ferry Road
Tue 26 Jun to Sat 30 Jun
Black Futures
Black Futures Plus special guests. Artists performing: Black Futures.: Tickets avaiable.
Electrowerkz, London
Tue 26 Jun
Nederlands Dans Theater 1
The celebrated NDT returns with a revelatory programme featuring two works by resident choreographers Sol León and Paul Lightfoot: Shoot the Moon, an exploration of hidden emotions to a score by Philip Glass, and Stop-Motion, an attempt to capture the past, set to Max Richter’s haunting music.
Rosebery Ave,
Clerkenwell,
London
Tue 26 Jun to Fri 29 Jun
Jack White
Jack White + special guests. Artists performing: Jack White.: Tickets avaiable.
Eventim Apollo, London
Tue 26 Jun and Wed 27 Jun
Raheem DeVaughn
Raheem DeVaughn. Artists performing: Raheem DeVaughn.: Tickets avaiable.
Jazz Cafe, London, London
Tue 26 Jun and Wed 27 Jun
Ego Ella May
Ego Ella May Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Ego Ella May.: Tickets avaiable.
St. Pancras Old Church, London
Wed 27 Jun
Bede Centre Summer Fair
Raffle, crafts, plants, food, cakes, games, toys, bric-a-brac, clothes and much more!!
Bede Centre, Abbeyfield Road, Bermondsey, London
Wed 27 Jun
Awkward Age: A special night of stories
The Children’s Society and storytellers Spark London are teaming up to look back at those seriously awkward teenage years. Hear stories of being 16 or 17 told by you, the audience. Some may be sad, others may be serious, but it’s sure to be an emotional rollercoaster.
Dogstar, 389 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton
Wed 27 Jun
Laugh Train Home ft. Jarred Christmas & Fin Taylor (Previews)
JARRED CHRISTMAS: Remarkably Average (Preview)
Hey team! So, I had a DNA test and the results were very disappointing. There is nothing remarkable about my genetics at all. I’m dealing with my own averageness but I’m not going to let my humdrum results stop me putting on a show.
The Four Thieves, 51 Lavender Gardens, Battersea
Wed 27 Jun
CORDOVAS
CORDOVAS + CURSE OF LONO. Artists performing: The Cordovas.: Tickets avaiable.
The Borderline, London
Wed 27 Jun
Checking it Once or Twice: Comparing Genealogy Programs
Jan Gow compares the most used genealogy programs and suggests a list to help you compare them. This will help you to decide which special features are the ones you can’t do without.
On Jan’s list are: data entry, sources, resources, charts, reports, research and most important - enjoyment!
Society of Genealogists, 14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road
Wed 27 Jun
Julie Bergan
Julie Bergan Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Julie Bergan.: Tickets avaiable.
Hoxton Bar & Kitchen, London
Wed 27 Jun
Ego Ella May
Ego Ella May Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Ego Ella May.: Tickets avaiable.
St. Pancras Old Church, London
Wed 27 Jun
Red Kite
Red Kite Plus Lull. Artists performing: Red Kite, Lull.: Tickets avaiable.
The Islington, , London
Wed 27 Jun
LSX Connect Summer 2018
’LSX Connect’ is the second of four quarterly evening networking events for LSX Ltd. community members in 2018.
CMS
Cannon Place, 78 Cannon Street
London
United Kingdom
Wed 27 Jun
Balham Literary Festival
Balham Literary Festival returns this June with a dazzling line-up to celebrate summer in the city. Under its theme- summer loving- the festival will welcome a hotpot of the world’s best food and fiction writers to south London for a month of great food and escapist reads featuring talks from Melissa Hemlsey,Tim...
Primary venue:
Balham Bowls Club
7-9 Ramsden Rd
London
Wed 27 Jun, Fri 29 Jun
Fenton House and Garden - Musical Wednesdays
Join an early keyboard expert each week to explore a different aspect of the Benton Fletcher Collection. These informal talks and demonstrations are about half an hour long. Hear the extraordinary and delightful sounds of rare instruments dating from the 16th century and ask any questions. Booking Not Needed.
Fenton House and Garden, Hampstead Grove, Hampstead
Wed 27 Jun, Wed 4 Jul, Wed 11 Jul
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Kensington
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
St Stephens Gloucester Road Kensington
Wed 27 Jun, Wed 18 Jul
Dance Well | Monthly tea dance at Chingford
Are you looking for leisure time with health benefits? Would you like to meet new people? Look no further – attend a local tea dance!
Chingford Assembly Hall Station Road London
Wed 27 Jun
Blockchain Summit London
The largest dedicated Blockchain event in Europe, Blockchain Summit is a 2 day conference and exhibition dedicated to the impact of Blockchain on industry.
Olympia West, Hammersmith Rd, London
Wed 27 Jun and Thu 28 Jun
Not About Heroes by Stephen MacDonald
To commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War, Proscenium are proud to present Stephen MacDonald’s Not About Heroes.
Compass Theatre, Glebe Avenue, Ickenham, Hillingdon
Wed 27 Jun, Sat 30 Jun
Susan Black sings Piaf
Storytelling Acoustic Evening about the life and songs of Edith Piaf in an intimate setting upstairs at Cafe Rouge Hampstead ..
Cafe Rouge Hampstead
38-39 High St
Wed 27 Jun, Wed 4 Jul, Wed 11 Jul, Wed 18 Jul, Wed 25 Jul, Wed 1 Aug, Wed 8 Aug
Premium Listing
Borough Talks: How has food changed London’s built environment?
Borough Market hosts debate as part of the London Festival of Architecture
“How has food production, distribution, storage, preparation, consumption, waste and culture changed London’s built environment? How has London changed food? What does the future hold?
Borough Market
Thu 28 Jun
Wait, What? Looking Beyond Sauvignon and Pinot
Looking beyond Sauvignon & Pinot - YES THERE IS SUCH A THING! Thursday June 28th, we’re opening 20 wines (+ potentially a bonus one) because we’re convinced NZ can show you some in-cred-ible examples of world class wine. Designed to excite and enthral in every which way.
The New Zealand Cellar, Pop Brixton, 49 Brixton Station Road
Thu 28 Jun
The Institutionalisation of German Modernism and the Ensuing Backlash in the 1920s and 1930s
Part of The Wiener Library’s London 1938 exhibition series
This talk introduces the patterns of public/private collecting, dealership and patronage during the Wilhelmine period (prior to 1918) but focuses on the Weimar era.
The Wiener Library, 29 Russell Square, London
Thu 28 Jun
Meet the Author and Book Signing
Come and meet local author Soulla Christodoulou as she talks about her latest release The Summer Will Come.
17 East End Road
Thu 28 Jun
Blue Stockings
Happiness is love, is it? But what if you had to choose?
Between love and knowledge.
Which would you choose? A doting husband or a life of intellectual fire…
and you’re perfectly alone?
1896. Girton College, Cambridge, the first college in Britain to admit women.
The Cockpit, Gateforth Street
Thu 28 Jun to Sat 30 Jun
Brisbane Grammar School Touring Ensembles
Brisbane Grammar School is one of the finest private schools in Australia. The Music Program is one of the largest and most comprehensive programs in the nation. The elite ensembles within this Program regularly perform in the finest concert venues in Queensland and throughout Australia.
Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge
Thu 28 Jun
Westfield Stratford City introduces ‘The Lifestyle Lab’
The Lifestyle Lab is coming to Westfield Stratford City on Thursday 28th June until Sunday 1st July. A wellness event to nourish the mind, body and soul.
Montfichet Road, Olympic Park East London LONDON
Thu 28 Jun
Knocked Loose
Knocked Loose Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Knocked Loose.: Tickets avaiable.
Boston Music Room, London
Thu 28 Jun
Knocked Loose
Knocked Loose Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Knocked Loose.: Tickets avaiable.
The Dome, London
Thu 28 Jun
Loadstar
Loadstar. Artists performing: Loadstar.: Tickets avaiable.
The Camden Assembly, London
Thu 28 Jun
It’s Not A Sprint
Meet Maddy, a typical millennial, celebrating her 30th birthday running a marathon – tied to a balloon. But this is more than just a race. It’s a battle. By the finish line she needs to have made a decision. Yes or no.
Roof Garden
Crossrail Place, North Dock, Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom
Thu 28 Jun
Pimp Flaco & Kinder Malo
Pimp Flaco & Kinder Malo. Artists performing: Pimp Flaco & KINDER MALO.: Tickets avaiable.
XOYO, London
Thu 28 Jun
The Addicts
The Addicts. Artists performing: The Addicts.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Academy Islington, London
Thu 28 Jun
CW Stoneking
CW Stoneking +ANGIE MCMAHON. Artists performing: C.W. Stoneking.: Tickets avaiable.
Union Chapel, London, , London
Thu 28 Jun
"This first summer month..." A Celebration of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
A Celebration of Liberation - of Genius awakening Genius - A recital with introduction of the world famous Mystical Masterpiece The Ruba’iya’t of Omar Khayya’m as translated and adapted by the suffolk born anglo-irish poet Edward FitzGerald 1809 - 1883.
St Ethelburga’s Centre, 78, Bishopsgate, London.
Thu 28 Jun
Anitta
Anitta Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Anitta.: Tickets avaiable.
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thu 28 Jun
MT. WOLF
MT. WOLF Plus Special Guests Geowulf. Artists performing: MT. Wolf.: Tickets avaiable.
Scala London, London
Thu 28 Jun
The Royal Ballet School
The Royal Ballet School presents four performances featuring gifted young dancers from all years of the School in a mixed programme of classical ballet repertoire, contemporary and character pieces.
Opera Holland Park Theatre
Ilchester Place
Thu 28 Jun to Sat 30 Jun
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Putney
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
St Mary’s Church Putney High Street Putney
Thu 28 Jun, Thu 26 Jul
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Greenwich & Blackheath
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
Mycenae House 90 Mycenae Road London
Thu 28 Jun, Thu 12 Jul
Xics del Xurrac
Roll up your sleeves and join in with the construction of beautiful wooden towers inspired by the Catalan tradition of ‘Castells’ or human towers. GDIF festival favourites Tombs Creatius create intricate wooden interactive games and installations that are fun for the whole family.
Passey Place Eltham
Thu 28 Jun to Sat 30 Jun
Tilda Freestyle Rice-taurant
This June 28, 29 and 30th in the heart of Shoreditch, the Tilda Rice-taurant will open its doors every lunchtime and evening inviting all budding freestyle cooks to shelf the cookery book and embrace their inner freestyle.
133 Bethnal Green Road
Thu 28 Jun to Sat 30 Jun
Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher Plus many more artists across two stages to be announced. Artists performing: Liam Gallagher.: Tickets avaiable.
Finsbury Park, London
Fri 29 Jun
There We Were - A Liam Gallagher After Show Party
There We Were - A Liam Gallagher After Show Party: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Academy Islington, London
Fri 29 Jun
The Primitives
The Primitives + YOUNG ROMANCE. Artists performing: The Primitives.: Tickets avaiable.
100 Club, London
Fri 29 Jun
MIKE MASSÉ with Jeff Hall
MIKE MASSÉ with Jeff Hall. Artists performing: MIKE MASSÉ .: Tickets avaiable.
Under The Bridge (at Chelsea Football Club), London
Fri 29 Jun
Tremonti
Tremonti Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Tremonti.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London
Fri 29 Jun
5 Northampton Park - Open Garden for NGS
Early Victorian S-facing walled garden, (1840’s) saved from neglect and developed over the last 22yrs. Arches, palms, box and yew hedging frame the cool North European blues, whites and greys moving to splashes of red/orange Mediterranean influence.
5 Northampton Park, London
Fri 29 Jun
Dorian Sorriaux (Blues Pills)
Dorian Sorriaux (Blues Pills) Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Dorian Sorriaux.: Tickets avaiable.
St Pancras Old Church, London
Fri 29 Jun
Dorian Sorriaux (Blues Pills)
Dorian Sorriaux (Blues Pills) Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Dorian Sorriaux.: Tickets avaiable.
St Pancras Old Church, London
Fri 29 Jun
The Battle of Dettingen, 1743
Marking the 275th anniversary of the Battle of Dettingen, Sophie Stathi of the National Army Museum discusses the battle’s significance. On 27 June 1743, King George II commanded the British Army against the French at Dettingen. It was the last time a reigning British monarch would personally lead troops into battle.
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London
Fri 29 Jun
Over There with the American Festival Chorus
Music Celebrations International presents
OVER THERE
A free concert of traditional, twentieth century and modern songs from both sides of the Atlantic, dedicated to world peace and the centenary of the end of World War I.
Holy Trinity Sloane Square
Sloane Street
London
Fri 29 Jun
Pinners Favours of the World, Food and Craft
Pinner is likely to be abuzz when the colourful International World market "Flavours of the World" sets up a stall in the town.
The Market company touring of the UK annually for over two decades, Savoir Fayre’.
Bridge Street, Pinner
Fri 29 Jun
McGoozer Headlines ‘Live @ Television Centre Summer Music Festival’
UK singer/songwriter, McGoozer, steps on stage to headline one of London’s first ever ‘Live @ Television Centre Summer Music Festivals’ on Friday 29 June. The festival is a FREE, open-to-all, non-ticketed event, every Friday lunchtime throughout the summer.
Television Centre
101 Wood Lane, Shepherd’s Bush, London
Fri 29 Jun
Premium Listing
Marbella Rally 2018 29th-6th July
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The U.K’s largest party rally with events in Europe Ireland the U.K and the USA. Since 2013 we have now done 30 rallies worldwide since we started.
The UK largest rolling party with over 1500 people each year taking part on a Pure Rally event worldwide
Ace Cafe London in London, United Kingdom
Fri 29 Jun
Row2Recovery Fundraiser Dinner
Members and non-members alike are invited to this exclusive black-tie summer party hosted by Olympian Mark Hunter MBE and Jim Davidson OBE, Comedian and Television Presenter, to raise money for Row2Recovery association, which is has been instrumental in developing the national adaptive rowing programme for the
Devonshire Club,
5 Devonshire Square
Fri 29 Jun
Paddington Covers Rock & Pop Legends - June 2018
Paddington Covers is back this summer with a super-hot line-up of your favourite artists’ tribute acts.
The Dolly Show and The Alter Eagles, cover bands for Dolly Parton and The Eagles, will take to the stage for the first time in Norfolk Square Gardens on Friday 29 June.
Norfolk Square Gardens, Paddington
Fri 29 Jun
Premium Listing
Vintage funfair in Hornsey!
It’s Hornsey Carnival weekend & your favourite vintage funfair is back with vintage rides & attractions for all the family. Free entry!
Experience the joys of a vintage family fairground; we have something for all ages.
Priory Park
Fri 29 Jun to Sun 1 Jul
The Latin Jazz Of Tito Puente
The Latin Jazz Of Tito Puente. Artists performing: The Latin Jazz Of Tito Puente.: Tickets avaiable.
Jazz Cafe, London, London
Fri 29 Jun
Disco Saga
Disco Saga Dancing to the 70s & 80s: Tickets avaiable.
Old Queens Head, London
Fri 29 Jun
Piccadilly Chamber Music Series, Complete Beethoven Piano Trios.
The West End’s newest chamber music series (www.piccadillychamberconcerts.com) launched in 2018 with a season of five concerts presenting the complete Piano Trios of Ludwig van Beethoven.
St James’s Church, 197 Piccadilly, London
Fri 29 Jun
Premium Listing
Maurice Fulton
Maurice Fulton. Artists performing: Maurice Fulton .: Tickets avaiable.
The Camden Assembly, London
Fri 29 Jun
Cointreau Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the Margarita
Cointreau and South Place Hotel bring a slice of Acapulco to Londoners with a tropical Margarita Loves Cointreau Pop up this summer.
Secret Garden, South Place Hotel, 3 South Place
Fri 29 Jun to Sun 19 Aug
Ben Monteith
Ben Monteith plus Matt Spicer and Katie MF. Artists performing: Ben Monteith.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Academy Islington, London
Sat 30 Jun
Busy P + Jacques Renault
Busy P + Jacques Renault. Artists performing: Jacques Renault.: Tickets avaiable.
Jazz Cafe, London, London
Sat 30 Jun
Skids
Skids. Artists performing: Skids.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London
Sat 30 Jun
Karl Jenkins: THE ARMED MAN
Choral concert in which the South West Essex Choir perform this popular, major choral work, directed by Andrew Sackett
Chingford Parish Church, The Green, Chingford, London
Sat 30 Jun
Gui Boratto + Michael Mayer (Kompakt)
Gui Boratto + Michael Mayer (Kompakt). Artists performing: Gui Boratto + Michael Mayer (Kompakt).: Tickets avaiable.
XOYO, London
Sat 30 Jun
HE IS WE
HE IS WE. Artists performing: HE IS WE.: Tickets avaiable.
The Borderline, London
Sat 30 Jun
A Social Evening with live music by Johnny Wheeler solo singer/guitarist!
We welcome back talented singer/guitarist Johnny Wheeler for his second visit this year. He’ll be entertaining the members and guests with an evening of live music from the days of swing through Rock ’n’ Roll to ballads and (a little) country.
The Shepherds Bush Club, 205 Goldhawk Road W12
Sat 30 Jun
5 Northampton Park - Open Garden for NGS
Early Victorian S-facing walled garden, (1840’s) saved from neglect and developed over the last 22yrs. Arches, palms, box and yew hedging frame the cool North European blues, whites and greys moving to splashes of red/orange Mediterranean influence.
5 Northampton Park, London
Sat 30 Jun
Victoria Lodge - Open Garden for NGS
Enter this large London garden through a re-claimed Victorian iron pergola, past a colourful mixed bed to a relaxed fire pit. Shady ferns, next to a small rill created from cattle troughs, leads to a walkway cut through the mature rhododendrons.
Victoria Lodge, Snaresbrook
Sat 30 Jun
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age. Artists performing: Queens of the Stone Age, Iggy Pop, Run The Jewels, The Hives, Brody Dalle, Miles Kane, Black Honey, Deap Vally, Skinny Girl Diet.: Tickets avaiable.
Finsbury Park, London
Sat 30 Jun
Armed Forces Day
Celebrate Armed Forces Day with free activities for all the family. Join us to celebrate Armed Forces Day with tours, entertainment and family activities. All activities are free and there’s no need to book.
Medal making family workshop
10.30am to 4.30pm
Drop in and make a medal.
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London
Sat 30 Jun
Young Herbert’s Horrors
A swashbuckling pirate adventure with a twist.
Produced and presented by Half Moon presents and Justin Coe
Hosted by The Cockpit
Young Herbert is a little horror.
The Cockpit, Gateforth Street
Sat 30 Jun
1 York Close - Open Garden for NGS
Tiny quirky, prize winning garden extensively planted with eclectic mix incl hosta collection, many unusual and tropical plants. Plantaholics paradise. Many surprises in this unique and very personal garden.
1 York Close, Hanwell
Sat 30 Jun and Sun 1 Jul
Baby and Childrens Nearly New Sale
WHATS ON OFFER?
25+ stalls bursting with top quality LIKE NEW baby & children’s items from birth to 8 yrs plus a small selection of unique businesses in the baby & children’s industry showcasing and selling their products & services all under one roof!
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Winlaton Road, Downham, Bromley
Sat 30 Jun
Red Bull Music Odyssey
Red Bull presents Red Bull Music Odyssey, an epic journey through British music culture. Six boats explore the UK’s most vibrant underground scenes, setting sail on The Thames on Saturday 30th June 2018.
Red Bull Music Odyssey will be the biggest and most ambitious music showcase to ever take to The Thames.
The River Thames
Sat 30 Jun
The Holme - Open Garden for NGS
4 acre garden filled with interesting and unusual plants. Sweeping lakeside lawns intersected by islands of herbaceous beds. Extensive rock garden with waterfall, stream and pool. Formal flower garden with unusual annual and half hardy plants, sunken lawn, fountain pool and arbour.
The Holme, Regents Park
Sat 30 Jun, Sun 1 Jul, Sat 4 Aug, Sun 5 Aug
National Dim Sum Week at Chinatown London
Chinatown London invites you to experience Dim Sum at the first ever National Dim Sum Week. Celebrations will kick off on 30 June and last until 6 July 2018, with an array of special menus on offer throughout the week and a one off talk from Jeremy Pang, founder of School of Wok.
Chinatown London
Sat 30 Jun to Fri 6 Jul
Queen’s Park Book Festival
The Queen’s Park Book Festival is delighted to announce a packed weekend of literary celebration and debate in the heart of one of London’s favourite parks on Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July.
Queen’s Park
Kilburn
Sat 30 Jun and Sun 1 Jul
Fulham Music Festival
North End Road Summer Market plays host to some of London’s most talked about up and coming musicians in a one-day music festival that let’s you soak up those summer sounds whilst experiencing Fulham’s very own Battle of the Bands.
North End road
Sat 30 Jun
North End Road Summer Market
Soak up the sound of the summer with live music, fabulous food and great shopping at the Fulham music and food festival that is the North End Road Summer Market on 30 June.
North End road
Sat 30 Jun
"I Was Glad". Celebrating 500 years of English choral music
The Academy Choir Wimbledon are proud to present a celebration of five centuries of English choral music, with works ranging from Taverner to Tavener and also including pieces by Tallis, Byrd, Parry, Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Walton, Tomkins, Macmillan, Finzi, Stanford, Simpson and Britten.
St John’s Church, Spencer Hill, Wimbledon
Sat 30 Jun
Counter Terrorism, The Prevent Duty and British Values Conference at Holiday Inn, Whitechapel
This is an interesting and reflective course containing relevant content for today’s society. The course teaches us how to use this up-to-date information to ensure we protect children from all types of radicalisation. The course identifies your responsibility in challenging views and reporting concerns.
5 Cavell St, Whitechapel, London
Sat 30 Jun
The Avenue Vintage and Antiques Market
Over 20 stalls adorn the pavement of The Avenue in West Ealing selling a treasure trove of goods including retro prints, vintage clothes, shabby chic furniture, upcycled goods, all manner of collectibles and much, much more besides!
Stalls open 9am until 5pm.
The Avenue, West Ealing
Sat 30 Jun
Dancing City
Dancing City is London’s favourite outdoor dance event, showcasing incredible performance from the UK and beyond in the parks, piazzas, waterfronts and shopping malls of Canary Wharf.
Canary Wharf London
Sat 30 Jun
Tracing your East London Family History
A full-day, interactive workshop aimed at those who wish to improve their skills and fluency in reading 16th and 17th century handwriting. The documents used are in English - teaching Latin is not included.
Society of Genealogists, 14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road
Sat 30 Jun
A World Inside a Book: Gruffalos, Dragons and Other Creatures
12pm, 3.15pm & 4.05pm Friday – Sunday
Every day during School Holidays: 10.15am, 11.05am, 11.55am, 12.45pm, 1.35pm, 2.25pm, 3.15pm, 4.05pm.
Sessions last approximately 40 minutes.
Discover Stratford - Children’s Story Centre 383-387 High Street Stratford London
Sat 30 Jun
Westfield Stratford city kicks off month-long series of music events
Westfield Stratford City is proud celebrate its fourth year of the Westfield Presents Programme with an exciting run of free events to celebrate music, art, sport and tech between June and September.
Montfichet Road,Olympic Park East London LONDON
Sat 30 Jun
Westfield London kicks off month-long series of music events
Westfield London is proud celebrate its fourth year of the Westfield Presents Programme with an exciting run of free events to celebrate music, art, sport and tech between June and September.
Ariel Way Shepherds Bush LONDON
Sat 30 Jun
Free Saturday Library Tours
At the Society of Genealogists, we’re passionate about family history. Since we started in 1911, we’ve been collecting family history documents, long before the arrival of local record offices - even typewriters were new.
Society of Genealogists, 14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road
Sat 30 Jun
16 Maida Way - Open Garden for NGS
Three distinct areas. Walled patio with raised beds of ferns, climbers, hostas and patio planters. Steps up to middle garden with a large koi pond, seating area, acers, shrubs, herbaceous plants, grasses and grapevine. Top garden reached via archway in a the bay hedge.
16 Maida Way, Chingford
Sun 1 Jul
26 Normandy Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
120ft garden with three water features, two lawns, two 1920s garden buildings, two terraces, 40 pots, woodland walk, a veggie patch, sculptures and ornaments. A host of plants including roses, hydrangeas, begonias, shrubs. Some of our sculpture and pottery will be on display.
26 Normandy Avenue, Barnet
Sun 1 Jul
Red City Radio
Red City Radio. Artists performing: Red City Radio.: Tickets avaiable.
New Cross Inn, London
Sun 1 Jul
40 Greenways - Open Garden for NGS
Two contrasting garden spaces. The tapering 70ft rear garden, redesigned in 2015, is planted in a mediterranean style, gives all year interest and is wildlife friendly. Features include olive trees, grasses, thyme bed, unusual insect hotel/screen, pond and sculptures and areas to relax/dine.
40 Greenways, Beckenham
Sun 1 Jul
12 Overbrae - Open Garden for NGS
Medium sized suburban garden with a small woodland area that won Bromley in Bloom in 2017. Lots of summer colour in beds, hanging baskets and pots. Box hedge has been clipped in form of Loch Ness Monster (guaranteed friendly). Large collection of cacti and succulents add interest and variety.
12 Overbrae, Beckenham
Sun 1 Jul
Melvillous
Melvillous Plus special guests. Artists performing: Melvillous.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Academy2 Islington, London
Sun 1 Jul
Music on the Lawn
Now in its 6th year!
This year there will be new surprises, great live music and the same much loved atmosphere at Forty Hall.
There will be craft stalls and hot food stands including amazing pizza and Indian street food.
Forty Hall, Forty Hill, Enfield
Sun 1 Jul
Bug Club - Bugs for Dinner!
Find out about the creatures on Forty Hall Estate who need delicious bugs and insects for their food!
Discover other ways that Forty Hall’s creatures get their nutrients and make a bird feeder to take home and attract wild birds to your garden.
Forty Hall, Forty Hill, Enfield
Sun 1 Jul
Community Presents... Two Door Cinema Club
Community Presents... Two Door Cinema Club. Artists performing: Two Door Cinema Club, The Vaccines, You Me At Six, Circa Waves, Rat Boy, Sundara Karma, Tom Grennan, Pale Waves.: Tickets avaiable.
Finsbury Park, London
Sun 1 Jul
DAMIAN "JR. GONG" MARLEY
DAMIAN "JR. GONG" MARLEY Plus Christopher Ellis. Artists performing: Damian Marley.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Academy Brixton, London
Sun 1 Jul
Pts Rajan and Sajan Misra - Afternoon Recital
Pts Rajan & Sajan Misra sing rags.
Produced and presented by The Asian Music Circuit
Hosted by The Cockpit
Join us for a recital by legendary vocalists from the holy city of Varanasi who have established themselves as the finest performers of the North Indian style of khyal but also sing exquisite bhajan, thumri...
The Cockpit, Gateforth Street
Sun 1 Jul
121 Erskine Hill - Open Garden for NGS
Primarily a large romantic rose garden containing different areas of interest, incl a newly acquired extension, planted with a variety of new trees, shrubs and perennials. This garden is host to a variety of reclaimed materials incl some interesting stone ornaments, pots and salvage.
121 Erskine Hill,
Sun 1 Jul
18 Dorchester Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Contemporary town garden, created by the garden designer owner. The strong geometry of the garden layout is complemented by soft planting. Beds and borders brim with hydrangea, lavender and an abundance of perennials in shades of blue, purple and white.
18 Dorchester Gardens,
Sun 1 Jul
Fenton House and Garden - Fenton’s Big Picnic
Celebrate the English garden on the first Sunday in July. Bring a picnic and while away some time in Fenton’s beguiling walled garden and 300 year-old orchard. Lie on the lawn or find a secluded corner and relax among the flowers.
Fenton House and Garden, Hampstead Grove, Hampstead
Sun 1 Jul
27 Menelik Road - Open Garden for NGS
A garden full of surprises and humour. A 30yr old Trachycarpus overlooks many exotic plants of strong shape, texture and colour. Discover a cloud pruned tree in the oriental corner from your seat in the tea house.
27 Menelik Road, West Hampstead
Sun 1 Jul
Party on the Pier
Come and join us on Sunday 1 July for a fun day on and off the river at Chiswick Pier. The action all starts at 11.30 when the event officially opens, the first FREE BOAT TRIP sails, canoe taster sessions begin and Thames Explorer Trust meet ready to go river dipping.
The Pier House, Chiswick Pier, Corney Reach Way
Sun 1 Jul
Sunday [Fund]ay
Come out to Five Miles on 1st July from 12noon! We have a fantastic line up of DJs including Richard Fearless (Death in Vegas) and Gabe Gurnsey (Factory Floor), plus the chance to win a Tesla car for a long weekend of your choosing, or just come for the BBQ by Hale Brewery and culinary delights by Torshi!
Five Miles, 39B Markfield Rd
Sun 1 Jul
Red House - Highlight tours: July
If you are visiting in the morning please book on one of our Highlights Tour, the only way to see the property until 1:30pm. Our volunteer guides will share the stories behind William and Janey’s red brick house. Guided highlights tours are the only way to visit the property in the morning.
Red House, Red House Lane, Bexleyheath
Sun 1 Jul, Wed 4 Jul to Sun 8 Jul, Wed 11 Jul to Sun 15 Jul, Wed 18 Jul to Sun 22 Jul, Wed 25 Jul to Sun 29 Jul
Sunday Afternoon Art at Orleans House Gallery
Join us for an afternoon of fun with artist in residence Jason Taylor. Jason transforms every day objects into opportunities for play.
Orleans House Gallery
Riverside
Twickenham
Sun 1 Jul
Blackheath Race for Life 5K, 10K and Pretty Muddy
This is thousands of women untied with one purpose. The 5k suitable for all abilities; Or up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k event. Walk, jog or run. Or get muddy with our
Race for Life Pretty Muddy. This is our brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame.
Blackheath Common, Off Prince Charles Road, Blackheath
Sun 1 Jul
Railway Cottages - Open Garden for NGS
A row of historical railway cottages, tucked away from the bustle of Wood Green nr Alexandra Palace, takes the visitor back in time.The tranquil country style garden at 2 Dorset Rd flanks three sides of the house.
Railway Cottages,
Sun 1 Jul
Greystone Wine Tasting
With enough awards and accolades under his belt to put Steven Spielberg to shame, get your wine-loving lips ready for The New Zealand Cellar’s next major tasting with Winemaker Dom Maxwell who will be showcasing the spectacular Greystone Wines for us on July 2nd.
The New Zealand Cellar, Pop Brixton, 49 Brixton Station Road
Mon 2 Jul
500 years of medicine. Today: Are teenagers really irrational?
On the face of it, teenagers can seem as though they behave irrationally and impulsively, taking excessive risks. Yet neuroscience reveals that something much more complex may be going on.
Royal College of Physicians, 11 Saint Andrews Place
Mon 2 Jul
Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers. Artists performing: Roy Ayers.: Tickets avaiable.
Jazz Cafe, London, London
Mon 2 Jul, Tue 3 Jul, Thu 5 Jul
The Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
Come to the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition and explore the science shaping our future with the people making it happen.
The Summer Science Exhibition is a free, week-long festival celebrating the cutting edge of UK science.
6-9 Carlton House Terrace
Mon 2 Jul to Sun 8 Jul
Bach to Baby Family Concerts at Charlton House
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
Charlton House Charlton Road Charlton
Mon 2 Jul
CRX
CRX + Special Guests. Artists performing: CRX.: Tickets avaiable.
The Moth Club, London
Mon 2 Jul
The Other Side Of The Sea
A solo opera on language, memory & identity.
Produced by Héloïse Werner
Presented by The Cockpit
The Other Side Of The Sea is a new one-woman opera about language, memory and identity.
The Cockpit, Gateforth Street
Mon 2 Jul
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Dulwich Village
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
St Barnabas Calton Avenue Dulwich Village
Mon 2 Jul
Belly (Rapper)
Belly (Rapper) Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Belly.: Tickets avaiable.
XOYO, London
Mon 2 Jul
Eels
Eels Plus special guests. Artists performing: Eels.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Academy Brixton, London
Mon 2 Jul
Summer Science Exhibition Lates
Join us after hours to explore the Summer Science Exhibition and enjoy an evening of science, comedy and cocktails.
Our late night opening offers an exclusive and exciting programme of activities, alongside the opportunity to see 22 exhibits showcasing cutting-edge research in the main exhibition.
6 - 9 Carlton House Terrace
Tue 3 Jul
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Earlsfield & Southfields
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
St. Barnabas 146 Lavenham Road Earlsfield
Tue 10 Apr, Tue 8 May, Tue 5 Jun
Laugh Train Home ft. Jarred Christmas & John Lynn (Edinburgh Previews)
JARRED CHRISTMAS: Remarkably Average (Preview)
Hey team! So, I had a DNA test and the results were very disappointing. There is nothing remarkable about my genetics. I’m dealing with my own averageness; it’s been a very difficult.
The Honor Oak, 1 St German’s Road, Forest Hill
Tue 3 Jul
Asking for a Raise
You work hard. You are devoted to your company and loyal to your line manager. Now it’s time for you to approach him and ask for a raise. Good luck.
The Space 269 West Ferry Road
Tue 3 Jul to Sat 7 Jul
AllBright’s FoundHER Festival for working women
AllBright, a community that helps celebrate and connect working women, will be hosting its second annual festival for working women in July, called FoundHER. It will take place in three UK locations - London, Manchester & Glasgow.
Last year’s FoundHER was attended by over 1,000 women.
The AllBright Club, 11 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia
Tue 3 Jul to Thu 5 Jul
Greenwich Music Time - Emeli Sande
Greenwich Music Time - Emeli Sande. Artists performing: Emeli Sande .: Tickets avaiable.
Old Royal Naval College, London
Tue 3 Jul
Lalah Hathaway
Lalah Hathaway + support: Joel Culpepper. Artists performing: Lalah Hathaway.: Tickets avaiable.
KOKO, London
Tue 3 Jul
VOYAGER
VOYAGER + Sumer + Temples on Mars. Artists performing: VOYAGER.: Tickets avaiable.
The Borderline, London
Tue 3 Jul
The Loss and Recovery of so-called Degenerate Art
Part of The Wiener Library’s London 1938 exhibition series.
Richard Aronowitz-Mercer (European Head of Restitution, Sotheby’s) will talk both about his work in provenance research in the setting of an international auction house and about his encounters with examples of so-called ‘degenerate art’ over the last...
The Wiener Library, 29 Russell Square, London
Wed 4 Jul
Psychostick
Psychostick. Artists performing: Psychostick.: Tickets avaiable.
The Borderline, London
Wed 4 Jul
Laugh Train Home ft. Seann Walsh & Chris McArthur-Boyd (previews)
SEANN WALSH (Work in Progress)
The Lie-In King returns with a work in progress of his brand-new hilarious hour. As seen on ITV’s ’Bad Move’ and ’Play To The Whistle’, E4’s ’Virtually Famous’ and ’Conan’ on TBS.
The Four Thieves, 51 Lavender Gardens, Battersea
Wed 4 Jul
The Art of Campari
Since the nineteenth century, Campari has been responsible for some of the most distinctive and innovative imagery created in Italy. In a new exhibition this summer, London’s Estorick Collection traces the history of Campari’s pioneering approach to advertising its iconic ruby-red aperitivo.
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, 39a Canonbury Square, London
Wed 4 Jul to Sun 8 Jul, Wed 11 Jul to Sun 15 Jul, Wed 18 Jul to Sun 22 Jul, Wed 25 Jul to Sun 29 Jul, Wed 1 Aug to Sun 5 Aug, Wed 8 Aug to Sun 12 Aug, Wed 15 Aug to Sun 19 Aug, Wed 22 Aug to Sun 26 Aug, Wed 29 Aug to Sat 1 Sep
Hofesh Shechter Company
Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Hofesh Shechter is known for his distinctive mix of dance, theatre and music. After a successful run last Autumn, Grand Finale returns with its vision of a world in freefall that is both bleak and beautiful.
Rosebery Ave,
Clerkenwell,
London
Wed 4 Jul to Sat 7 Jul
Alan Power
Alan Power. Artists performing: Alan Power.: Tickets avaiable.
Sebright Arms, London
Wed 4 Jul
Get hands on: Achievements by the Indian Army in the First World War
In this 20-minute object handling session, meet one of the Museum’s expert curators and learn about the forgotten fronts of the First World War through historical artefacts from our collections.
Sessions take place in Insight gallery at 11am and 2.30pm.
Suitable for all ages.
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London
Wed 4 Jul
Family History: Good Research Techniques
In this half-day course, Celia Heritage takes an in-depth look at the best ways to research so that you avoid making mistakes and get the most out of the records you use. Celia also looks at the likely causes of the brick walls that you may hit during your research and the best way to tackle them.
Society of Genealogists, 14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road
Wed 4 Jul
Behind the scenes: Artists Rifles
Discover the history of the Artists Rifles in the Museum’s collections. The Artists Rifles regiment was formed in 1860 by a group of painters, architects, poets, sculptors, musicians and actors concerned about a possible French invasion.
National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea
Wed 4 Jul
Supersonic Blues Machine
Supersonic Blues Machine Kenny Aronoff + Fabrizio Grossi + Kris Barras Plus very special guest Billy F Gibbons. Artists performing: Supersonic Blues Machine .: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London
Wed 4 Jul
Greenwich Music Time - Tom Jones
Greenwich Music Time - Tom Jones. Artists performing: Tom Jones.: Tickets avaiable.
Old Royal Naval College, London
Wed 4 Jul
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Kensal Rise
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
St Martin’s Church 132-134 Mortimer Road Kensal Rise
Wed 4 Jul
Harrow Auctions
General Auction to include Antiques, collectables & general items.
Regular items of Moorcroft, Beswick, Doulton, Lorna Bailey, Silver, Gold Jewellery & general.
Held on FIRST Wednesday of every month
Auction starts 1.00pm, viewing from 11.30am
Website www.harrowauctions.com where photos of lots appear
HARROW MASONIC CENTRE, NORTHWICK CIRCLE,HARROW
Wed 4 Jul, Wed 1 Aug
Curator tour: Special Forces
Join a curator on an hour-long tour of our major exhibition ‘Special Forces: In the Shadows’. ‘Special Forces: In the Shadows’ presents ideas of security and secrecy through the lens of British Special Forces.
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London
Wed 4 Jul, Thu 5 Jul, Wed 25 Jul, Wed 1 Aug
Bach to Baby Family Concerts at Hampstead Burgh House
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
Burgh House New End Square London
Wed 4 Jul
Mario Biondi
Mario Biondi + Ruth Koleva. Artists performing: Mario Biondi.: Tickets avaiable.
Indigo at The O2, London
Thu 5 Jul
Run DMC
Run DMC. Artists performing: Run DMC, Slick Rick.: Tickets avaiable.
Eventim Apollo, London
Thu 5 Jul
Innervisions Festival 2018 featuring SOIL & "PIMP" SESSIONS
Innervisions Festival 2018 featuring SOIL & "PIMP" SESSIONS + special guests. Artists performing: Soil & Pimp Sessions.: Tickets avaiable.
Under The Bridge (at Chelsea Football Club), London
Thu 5 Jul
Driza Bone Soul Family
Driza Bone Soul Family + Daisy Hicks + DJ Aadil Rasheed. Artists performing: Driza Bone Soul Family.: Tickets avaiable.
229 The Venue, London
Thu 5 Jul
EYEHATEGOD + DVNE & Gurt
EYEHATEGOD + DVNE & Gurt. Artists performing: EYEHATEGOD.: Tickets avaiable.
Underworld, London
Thu 5 Jul
Greenwich Music Time: Steps
Greenwich Music Time: Steps. Artists performing: Steps.: Tickets avaiable.
Old Royal Naval College, London
Thu 5 Jul
BUGGE WESSELTOFT & HENRIK SCHWARZ & DAN BERGLUND
BUGGE WESSELTOFT & HENRIK SCHWARZ & DAN BERGLUND + special guests. Artists performing: BUGGE WESSELTOFT & HENRIK SCHWARZ & DAN BERGLUND.: Tickets avaiable.
Union Chapel, London, , London
Thu 5 Jul
Notorious B.I.G - An Orchestral Rendition of Ready To Die
Notorious B.I.G - An Orchestral Rendition of Ready To Die: Tickets avaiable.
XOYO, London
Thu 5 Jul
Laugh Train Home ft. Alex Edelman & Pete Firman (Edinburgh Preview Shows)
Edinburgh Preview Shows - two full work in progress shows, from phenominal comics
Alex Edelman (The John Bishop Show, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled, Live from the BBC) and Pete Firman (The Magicians, Monkey Magic, The Secret World of Magic and more!
The Aeronaut, 264 High St, London
Thu 5 Jul
Faye Webster
Faye Webster + Special Guests. Artists performing: Faye Webster.: Tickets avaiable.
The Slaughtered Lamb, London, EC1
Thu 5 Jul
Reverend Horton Heat
Reverend Horton Heat Plus Special Guest. Artists performing: Reverend Horton Heat.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Academy Islington, London
Thu 5 Jul
Oddisee & Good Compny
Oddisee & Good Compny + EABS. Artists performing: Oddisee.: Tickets avaiable.
KOKO, London
Thu 5 Jul
Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff + 3 The Hard Way. Artists performing: Jimmy Cliff.: Tickets avaiable.
Roundhouse, London
Thu 5 Jul
Age Against the Machine
Age Against the Machine: Tickets avaiable.
The Phoenix, London
Fri 6 Jul, Fri 3 Aug
Afircane 808 + DJ Katapila + Banana Hill
Afircane 808 + DJ Katapila + Banana Hill. Artists performing: Africaine 808 .: Tickets avaiable.
Jazz Cafe, London, London
Fri 6 Jul
The fashion exchange
Join inspiring retail buyers, entrepreneurs and experts from the fashion industry for this one-day extravaganza.
Types of businesses this event is ideal for: Womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, lingerie, shoes, jewellery and accessories.
KPMG
15 Canada square
Fri 6 Jul
Measure for Measure
Measure for Measure is very much a play for our times. With themes of corruption, abuse of power and sexual exploitation it holds a mirror to our world as much as in Shakespeare’s day. Duke Vincentio absents himself from court leaving his deputy Angelo in charge.
Little Oak Wood Open Air Theatre, Addison Way, Hampstead Garden Suburb
Fri 6 Jul to Sat 14 Jul
Invitation to a Rave from Mark Titchner
24 artists have been selected by Mark Titchner for this year’s Bow Open Show, which presents a curated selection of the charity’s studio and education artists annually.
181 Bow Road
Fri 6 Jul, Sun 26 Aug
Start to End perform Jeff Buckley: Grace
Start to End perform Jeff Buckley: Grace. Artists performing: Start to End.: Tickets avaiable.
The Garage, London
Fri 6 Jul
The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus Support Run Logan. Artists performing: The Bad Plus.: Tickets avaiable.
Under The Bridge (at Chelsea Football Club), London
Fri 6 Jul
Moonchild
Moonchild + Alfa Mist & Eric Lau. Artists performing: Moonchild.: Tickets avaiable.
KOKO, London
Fri 6 Jul
This Will Destroy You
This Will Destroy You + guests. Artists performing: This Will Destroy You.: Tickets avaiable.
Electric Ballroom, London
Fri 6 Jul
Link Up TV x Footasylum Presents
Link Up TV x Footasylum Presents Plus special guests. Artists performing: Wretch 32.: Tickets avaiable.
The Steelyard, London
Fri 6 Jul
Flava D + Skepsis + Sharda + L U C Y + Jamzclub
Flava D + Skepsis + Sharda + L U C Y + Jamzclub. Artists performing: Flava D.: Tickets avaiable.
XOYO, London
Fri 6 Jul
Vancouver Sleep Clinic
Vancouver Sleep Clinic. Artists performing: Vancouver Sleep Clinic .: Tickets avaiable.
London Oslo, London
Fri 6 Jul
Nebula
Nebula + Support. Artists performing: Nebula.: Tickets avaiable.
Underworld, London
Fri 6 Jul
Adeline de Monseignat: ’O’
Ronchini Gallery is delighted to present ‘O’ the second solo exhibition of works by the artist Adeline de Monseignat at the gallery.
Ronchini Gallery
22 Dering Street
Fri 6 Jul
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Islington Barnsbury
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
St Andrew’s Church Thornhill Square Islington
Fri 20 Apr, Fri 4 May, Fri 8 Jun
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in St John’s Wood
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
St Mark’s Church 114 Hamilton Terrace St Johns Wood
Fri 6 Apr, Fri 4 May, Fri 1 Jun
Company of Elders
Since 1989, Company of Elders, Sadler’s Wells’ inspirational resident over-60s performance company, has been demonstrating the power of lifelong creativity and proving it is never too late to start dancing.
Lilian Baylis Studio
Rosebery Avenue
Clerkenwell
Fri 6 Jul
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Chingford
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
St. Peter and Pauls The Green Chingford
Fri 6 Apr, Fri 4 May, Fri 1 Jun
Angie Stone
Angie Stone. Artists performing: Angie Stone.: Tickets avaiable.
Roundhouse, London
Fri 6 Jul
41 Mill Hill Road - Open Garden for NGS
120ft x 40ft garden. A surprisingly large and sunny garden, with lavender and hornbeam hedges, herbaceous planting and climbers, incl unusual and rare plants as the owner is a compulsive plantaholic. Good in July and August, with many salvias, clematis, dahlias and late flowering hardy and half hardy annuals.
41 Mill Hill Road,
Fri 6 Jul
Yallah Disku: Mehmet Aslan B2B
Yallah Disku: Mehmet Aslan B2B. Artists performing: Yallah Disku.: Tickets avaiable.
The Camden Assembly, London
Fri 6 Jul
65 Mill Hill Road - Open Garden for NGS
Garden designers own garden. A secluded and tranquil space, paved, with changes of level and borders. Sunny areas, topiary, a greenhouse and interesting planting combine to provide a wildlife haven.
65 Mill Hill Road,
Fri 6 Jul
Greenwich Music Time - Nile Rodgers & CHIC
Greenwich Music Time - Nile Rodgers & CHIC. Artists performing: Nile Rodgers & Chic.: Tickets avaiable.
Old Royal Naval College, London
Fri 6 Jul
Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park - Roger Waters
Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park - Roger Waters. Artists performing: Roger Waters.: Tickets avaiable.
Hyde Park, London
Fri 6 Jul
Security and the army tour
Take a free guided tour around the galleries exploring the topic of security and the army. In 2018 we’re looking at the army’s role in UK and world security throughout history. This monthly tour will highlight some of the objects and stories related to key moments and the people involved.
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London
Sat 7 Jul, Sat 4 Aug, Sat 1 Sep
Feeling Gloomy
Feeling Gloomy. Artists performing: Feeling Gloomy.: Tickets avaiable.
The Phoenix, London
Sat 7 Jul, Sat 4 Aug, Sat 1 Sep
Just So Pop-Ups: Summer Arts & Crafts Fair - House of Fraser Croydon
Join us for our summer arts and crafts event where you can drink, eat and shop for something truly unique.
House of Fraser
Centrale Shopping Centre, 21 North End Croydon
Sat 7 Jul and Sun 8 Jul
A Monster Calls
‘Stories are wild creatures, the monster said. When you let them loose, who knows what havoc they might wreak?’
Patrick Ness’s piercing novel A Monster Calls is brought to The Old Vic stage in a powerful new adaptation by visionary director Sally Cookson.
The Old Vic The Cut London
Sat 7 Jul to Sat 25 Aug
Fred Wesley & The New J.B's
Fred Wesley & The New J.B's + SPECIAL GUESTS. Artists performing: Fred Wesley & The New J.B's.: Tickets avaiable.
Under The Bridge (at Chelsea Football Club), London
Sat 7 Jul
Questors Choir Summer Concert – ‘Don’t Eat String!’
We hope you’ll discover both favourite pieces and new ones to love, in our quirky collection of unusual and familiar songs from the 20th century, and a mix of traditional British and American folk songs.
St. Martin’s Church, Hale Gardens, West Acton
Sat 7 Jul
Carmina Burana - Addison Singers concert, 7th July
The Addison Oratorio & Chamber Choirs combine around 130 voices to perform one of the most popular choral works of the twentieth century - Carl Orff’s ’Carmina Burana’.
St Peter’s Church, Acton Green (89 Southfield Rd, Chiswick , junction of St Alban’s Ave.)
Sat 7 Jul
Greenwich Music Time - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
Greenwich Music Time - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Artists performing: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.: Tickets avaiable.
Old Royal Naval College, London
Sat 7 Jul
Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park - The Cure
Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park - The Cure. Artists performing: The Cure, Interpol, Goldfrapp, Editors, Ride, Slowdive, The Twilight Sad.
Hyde Park, London
Sat 7 Jul
Afternoon Tea experience with Benjamina Ebuehi
Learn how to recreate the most quintessentially British Afternoon Tea with Great British Bake off contestant Benjamina Ebuehi. From classic favourites to new inventions, Benjamina will demonstrate how to decorate this summer’s prettiest cakes and treats.
Two Fifty One, Southwark Bridge road
Sat 7 Jul
Lemonade Re:made - An immersive audio/visual experience
Lemonade Re:made - An immersive audio/visual experience: Tickets avaiable.
XOYO, London
Sat 7 Jul
An Evening at the Opera - Choral Dances and Opera Choruses
East London Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Joanna Tomlinson with Rachel Chapman (soprano), Elizabeth Weisberg (soprano) and Cathy Bell (alto) perform settings of Psalm 109 (110), Dixit Dominus, by Antonio Vivaldi (RV595) and George Frideric Handel in an early-evening concert in the oldest church in the City of
All Hallows by the Tower, Byward Street
Sat 7 Jul
Incognito
Incognito + Cymande + Carleen Anderson. Artists performing: Incognito.: Tickets avaiable.
Roundhouse, London
Sat 7 Jul
Severino + Nabihah Iqbal
Severino + Nabihah Iqbal. Artists performing: Severino.: Tickets avaiable.
Jazz Cafe, London, London
Sat 7 Jul
Monthly African Market at Camden Market
A day of African culture, featuring live entertainment, authentic cuisine and traditional fashion and craft.
Camden Lock Place, Camden Market
Sat 7 Jul
Parsons Green Fair
Fulham Good Neighbours plan another bumper Parsons Green Fair
We will be transforming Parson’s Green by staging a super fun day this coming July, and raising money to support our work with local older people in need. To learn more about our charitable work, please visit www.fulhamgoodneighbours.
Parsons Green
Sat 7 Jul
Premium Listing
London SUP Open
The first ever London SUP Open will take place this summer at Royal Victoria Docks (Crystal Building Lawns). The venue will be transformed into an urban beach for the largest SUP festival in the UK.
Royal Victoria Docks
Sat 7 Jul
Eltham Choral Society Summer Concert
Eltham Choral Society will be performing “The Armed Man”, a Mass for Peace by Karl Jenkins on Saturday 7th July 2018 at 19.30 hours at Holy Trinity Church, Eltham SE9. The concert will be conducted by musical director Max Barley and will also feature a full orchestra.
Holy Trinity Church
Southend Crescent Eltham
Sat 7 Jul
CRUK Race For Life Hampstead 5km
Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring series of 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy, marathon and hiking events which raise millions of pounds every year to help defeat cancer by funding life-saving research.
Hamstead Heath, Off East Road, London
Sat 7 Jul
Getting the Best from the Ancestry Website
The Ancestry website offers access to 1 billion searchable UK family history records. It enables you to explore your family history using censuses, birth, marriage and death records, passenger lists, the British phone books, military and parish records.
Society of Genealogists, 14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road
Sat 7 Jul
Morden Hall Park - An Introduction to Photography
Sharpen your skills by taking part in this day course on photography. Join us to learn about composition, exposure and other techniques to help give your photos the edge. Head out into the beautiful park to try out what you have learnt. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Adults only. Not suitable for children.
Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden
Sat 7 Jul
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Balham
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
St Thomas’ Church Telford Avenue London
Sat 7 Jul
Parish Registers and Parish Chest Records for Family Historians
Before the national, civil registration of vital events started in 1837, the main records for baptisms, marriages and burials were the parish registers or a similar record kept by nonconformist denominations.
Society of Genealogists, 14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road
Sat 7 Jul
Capital Challenge - West: Richmond to Hendon
Bring your family, friends or make new ones. Feel great and have loads of fun while you help raise vital funds to support people with a learning disability.
Mencap’s Capital Challenge is split into 4 different walking events each taking in a distinct and fascinating part of London.
Richmond
Sat 7 Jul
Morden Hall Park - National Meadows Day
Discover the amazing plants and animals in our meadow as we celebrate National Meadows Day! FREE. Have a go at sweeping the meadow with nets in search of invertebrates and make your own meadow craft to take home. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs on leads welcome.
Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden
Sat 7 Jul
21 Gospatrick Road - Open Garden for NGS
Diverse 40 metre plot with lawn dominated by large weeping willow, giving dappled shade over fan palms, grasses, ferns and climbers. Patio with exotics in pots. Fruit and vegetable garden with large banana plant, grapevine, olive, climbing roses, greenhouse and goldfish pond.
21 Gospatrick Road, London
Sat 7 Jul
Greenwich Music Time - Il Divo
Greenwich Music Time - Il Divo Castles and Country Tour. Artists performing: Il Divo.: Tickets avaiable.
Old Royal Naval College, London
Sun 8 Jul
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic + special guests. Artists performing: George Clinton.: Tickets avaiable.
Roundhouse, London
Sun 8 Jul
Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park - Eric Clapton
Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park - Eric Clapton Plus Special Guests Santana, Steve Winwood + Gary Clark JR. Artists performing: Eric Clapton, Santana, Steve Winwood, Gary Clark Jr.: Tickets avaiable.
Hyde Park, London
Sun 8 Jul
Intermediate Drawing workshop
This Intermediate drawing workshop, led by Judith Gordon, will begin with some quick drawing of wildlife at the London Wetland Centre composed in a natural setting. Working with coloured pencils, we will look at ducks in water, dragonflies on plants, herons fishing.
WWT London Wetland Centre Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, London
Sun 8 Jul
Revolution Pro Wrestling Live At The Cockpit 30
Revolution Pro Wrestling Live At The Cockpit 30: Tickets avaiable.
The Cockpit Theatre, London
Sun 8 Jul
Black Star (Yasiin Bey & Talib Kweli)
Black Star (Yasiin Bey & Talib Kweli). Artists performing: Black Star (Yasiin Bey & Talib Kweli), The Pharcyde, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble.: Tickets avaiable.
Eventim Apollo, London
Sun 8 Jul
Community Arts, Craft & Culture Fair
An amazing opportunity for independent Exhibitors from across the community to sell their work directly to the public, and for the public to support local Exhibitors all in the relaxed settings of Willesden library.
The Library at Willesden Green
Sun 8 Jul
Poppy Walk
Discover London’s hidden gems this summer and raise funds for The Royal British Legion. Poppy Walk is coming to Paternoster Square on 8th July and will be the perfect way to discover the past and present of this historic city.
Paternoster Square
Sun 8 Jul
Exhibition: Summer art show 2018
Annual summer art show featuring local artists inspired by Epping Forest.
The View, 6 Rangers Road, Chingford
Sun 8 Jul, Tue 10 Jul to Sun 15 Jul, Tue 17 Jul to Sun 22 Jul, Tue 24 Jul to Sun 29 Jul, Tue 31 Jul to Sun 5 Aug, Tue 7 Aug to Sun 12 Aug, Tue 14 Aug to Sun 19 Aug, Tue 21 Aug to Sun 26 Aug, Tue 28 Aug to Sun 2 Sep
57 St Quintin Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
A 30ft x 40ft walled garden with a wide selection of plant material incl evergreen and deciduous shrubs for foliage effects. Patio area mainly furnished with bedding material, colour themed. Focal points throughout. Refurbished with new plantings and special features.
57 St Quintin Avenue, London
Sun 8 Jul, Sun 22 Jul
Jad Fair + The Surfing Magazines
Jad Fair + The Surfing Magazines. Artists performing: Jad Fair, The Surfing Magazines.: Tickets avaiable.
The Lexington, London
Sun 8 Jul
Vijay Iyer Sextet
Vijay Iyer Sextet. Artists performing: Vijay Iyer Sextet.: Tickets avaiable.
Jazz Cafe, London, London
Sun 8 Jul
Sunday Best Scooterfest 8
Sunday Best Scooterfest8 is now in its 8th year.Held at Abridge Village Hall & Grounds 39 Ongar Road RM4 1UH This year features two live bands The Big Ten and Small Fakers
the DJs will also be playing mod ,ska and northern soul.
Abridge Village Hall & Grounds 39 Ongar Road
Sun 8 Jul
The World of Hollywood - music from iconic films
Richmond Orchestra brings another family-friendly concert to The Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington with your favourite film music.
The evening will include both old and new, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, the Sorcerer’s Apprentice and lots, lots more.
Landmark Arts Centre
Ferry Road
Teddington
Sun 8 Jul
20 Beechwood Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
Delightful town garden minutes away from Royal Botanic Gardens and Kew Retail Park. Joseph Campbell’s words ’Follow your Bliss’ guided the creation of this place by the designer owner. A decidedly minimalist layout offsets exquisite favourite plant combinations.
20 Beechwood Avenue, Richmond
Sun 8 Jul
46 Cheyne Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
On site of Lord Cheyne’s original market garden, typical suburban garden with lawn and borders of shrubs, climbers and perennials - greenhouse and productive fruit and vegetable garden.
46 Cheyne Avenue, Essex
Sun 8 Jul
Tudor Herbalist Garden - Open Garden for NGS
A narrow informal garden with a SW aspect, developed to meet the requirements of a Tudor Herbalist re-enactor. The garden is on four levels. The first level is predominantly flower beds with herbs being introduced progressively on the second and third levels.
Tudor Herbalist Garden, Hampstead
Sun 8 Jul
Camberwell Grove Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
This year these neighbouring walled gardens behind C18 houses in this beautiful tree lined street will be opening in July. At No.81 a tall Trachycarpus Palm and a magnolia grandiflora shade York stone paving and borders filled with herbaceous perennials and shade loving ground cover. There is a pond and bog garden.
Camberwell Grove Gardens, Camberwell
Sun 8 Jul
Rokia Traore
Rokia Traore plus Dayme Arocena. Artists performing: Rokia Traore.: Tickets avaiable.
Barbican Hall, London
Mon 9 Jul
Group Listening
Group Listening + guests. Artists performing: Group Listening.: Tickets avaiable.
St Pancras Old Church, London
Mon 9 Jul
Grazing marsh walk
Come and see a part of the reserve not normally open to visitors. Our warden will guide you around the grazing marsh so you can see this fascinating habitat up close and also to explain how we manage it for a variety of birds. You’ll get a rare opportunity to see what kind of wildlife lives in an urban marsh.
WWT London Wetland Centre Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, London
Mon 9 Jul
Group Listening
Group Listening + guests. Artists performing: Group Listening.: Tickets avaiable.
St Pancras Old Church, London
Mon 9 Jul
Bedouine
Bedouine + guests. Artists performing: Bedouine.: Tickets avaiable.
The Lexington, London
Mon 9 Jul
New Motion Launch Event
NEW MOTION ARE SET TO MIX UP THE LONDON FITNESS SCENE, WITH BIG BEATS AND BIGGER HIITS!
An innovative range of weekly classes complete with monthly live DJ’s, immersive light displays, and a strong community are about to make their debut into London’s fitness scene.
Lightbox,
6 S Lambeth Pl
Mon 9 Jul to Thu 12 Jul
Daniel Blumberg
Daniel Blumberg Plus special guests. Artists performing: Daniel Blumberg.: Tickets avaiable.
Cafe Oto, London
Mon 9 Jul
Lucky Chops
Lucky Chops + Moon Hooch. Artists performing: Lucky Chops.: Tickets avaiable.
KOKO, London
Mon 9 Jul
The Dwarves & Nick Oliveri's Death Electric Band
The Dwarves & Nick Oliveri's Death Electric Band. Artists performing: The Dwarves, Nick Oliveri's Death Electric Band.: Tickets avaiable.
Underworld, London
Tue 10 Jul
Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples. Artists performing: Mavis Staples.: Tickets avaiable.
Union Chapel Bar, London
Tue 10 Jul
Hans Chew
Hans Chew plus Ags Connolly. Artists performing: Hans Chew.: Tickets avaiable.
The Borderline, London
Tue 10 Jul
Laugh Train Home ft. Tom Stade & Alex Edelman (Edinburgh Previews)
TOM STADE: I Swear To…(Preview)
The times are a-changing and Tom wants time to know he won’t be changing with them. With Tom’s usual sense of mischief, I Swear To… navigates through FaceTime and feelings. When did he and his stuff become vintage and why didn’t he see it coming?
The Honor Oak, 1 St German’s Road, Forest Hill
Tue 10 Jul
Breaking the silence: women, leadership and #MeToo
An evening of lively discussions with four of the UK’s most inspirational women to celebrate the University of London’s ‘Leading Women’ campaign honouring the nine pioneering undergraduate women who joined the university 150 years ago.
Senate House, Malet Street
Tue 10 Jul
Earthquakes in London
From the writer of Doctor Foster and King Charles III, Mike Bartlett’s Earthquakes in London is set in the politically charged post-election summer of 2010.
Bridewell Theatre
Tue 10 Jul to Sat 14 Jul
Family Guided and Audio Tours
Book a family guided tour or an audio tour around the home of the UK Parliament. All kids come in for free on family guided tours, and one child has free entry with each paying adult on the audio tours. Both the tours are very interactive and are designed to entertain as well as to inform!
Houses of Parliament London
Tue 10 Jul
Transatlantic Rhapsodies: sparkling music from Britain and the USA
Lewisham Choral Society perform Jonathan Dove’s lively evocation of the seasons The Passing of the Year and his serene Seek Him that Maketh, Randall Thompson’s poignant Fare Well, Eric Whitacre’s spellbinding When David Heard and tranquil Sleep.
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London
Tue 10 Jul
WERKHA (Live Set)
WERKHA (Live Set) + RICHARD SPAVEN TRIO. Artists performing: WERKHA.: Tickets avaiable.
100 Club, London
Tue 10 Jul
Ofertório: Caetano Veloso
Ofertório: Caetano Veloso With Moreno Veloso, Zeca Veloso and Tom Veloso. Artists performing: Caetano Veloso.: Tickets avaiable.
Barbican Hall, London
Tue 10 Jul
Nikhil
Nikhil Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Nikhil D'Souza.: Tickets avaiable.
The Camden Assembly, London
Tue 10 Jul
Johnny Clarke + Soothsayers
Johnny Clarke + Soothsayers. Artists performing: Johnny Clarke.: Tickets avaiable.
Jazz Cafe, London, London
Tue 10 Jul
Innervisions Festival featuring BLACKALICIOUS + THE HERBALISER & RODNEY P
Innervisions Festival featuring BLACKALICIOUS + THE HERBALISER & RODNEY P Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Innervisions Festival 2018, Blackalicious.: Tickets avaiable.
KOKO, London
Tue 10 Jul
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Wanstead
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
Wanstead United Reformed Church Nightingale Lane Wanstead
Tue 10 Jul
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Notting Hill
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
St John’s Church Lansdowne Crescent Notting Hill
Tue 10 Jul
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real. Artists performing: Lukas Nelson .: Tickets avaiable.
The Garage, London
Tue 10 Jul
Tracing your Cotton and Wool Mill Ancestors
In 1851, the third most common occupation was working in a mill. If your ancestor was a beamer, a piecer, a tenter, a tackler, a reed maker, a scutcher, or a carder, what did they actually do? What were the working conditions like? How much did they get paid compared to other working class jobs?
Society of Genealogists, 14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road
Wed 11 Jul
Touche Amore
Touche Amore Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Touche Amore.: Tickets avaiable.
The Dome, London
Wed 11 Jul
Ruth Koleva
Ruth Koleva. Artists performing: Ruth Koleva.: Tickets avaiable.
100 Club, London
Wed 11 Jul
Chantae Cann + Becca Stevens
Chantae Cann + Becca Stevens. Artists performing: Chantae Cann .: Tickets avaiable.
Jazz Cafe, London, London
Wed 11 Jul
Rich Brian
Rich Brian. Artists performing: Rich Brian.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London
Wed 11 Jul
Laugh Train Home ft. Zoe Lyons & Robyn Perkins (previews)
ZOE LYONS: Entry Level Human (Preview)?
Human beings are at an important turning point in history. We are no longer the most intelligent beings on the planet we have been usurped by our own machines. Are we all becoming entry level humans? Don’t ask Zoe she can’t work her own toaster.??
The Four Thieves, 51 Lavender Gardens, Battersea
Wed 11 Jul
Me’shell Ndegeocello
Me’shell Ndegeocello + special guests. Artists performing: Me’shell Ndegeocello.: Tickets avaiable.
Under The Bridge (at Chelsea Football Club), London
Wed 11 Jul
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Victoria Park
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
St John of Jerusalem Lauriston Rd Victoria Park
Wed 11 Jul
Designer Crafts at Chelsea - Summer 2018
Designer Crafts gives visitors the chance to view, buy or commission, work from over 90 exhibitors from a range of works including ceramics, furniture, glass, jewellery, metal and textiles, wood and mixed media.
Chelsea College of Art
The University of the Arts London
16 John Islip Street
Thu 12 Jul to Sat 21 Jul
RE:IMAGINE Orchestra Orange: A Live Rendition Of Frank Ocean
RE:IMAGINE Orchestra Orange: A Live Rendition Of Frank Ocean: Tickets avaiable.
XOYO, London
Thu 12 Jul
COURAGE MY LOVE / NEW VOLUME
COURAGE MY LOVE / NEW VOLUME. Artists performing: COURAGE MY LOVE, New Volume.: Tickets avaiable.
Thousand Island, London
Thu 12 Jul
Christian McBride
Christian McBride. Artists performing: Christian McBride.: Tickets avaiable.
229 The Venue, London
Thu 12 Jul
Leroy Hutson
Leroy Hutson. Artists performing: Leroy Hutson.: Tickets avaiable.
Barbican Hall, London
Thu 12 Jul
LUCKY PETERSON and the ORGANIZATION
LUCKY PETERSON and the ORGANIZATION + support. Artists performing: LUCKY PETERSON .: Tickets avaiable.
100 Club, London
Thu 12 Jul
Pop Up Vegan Ice Cream Truck at Camden Market
This Summer, Camden Market will be celebrating National Ice Cream Day (15th July) by hosting a pop up from vegan ice-cream specialists, Booja Booja.
Camden Market
Thu 12 Jul to Sun 15 Jul
Questlove - 3 hour DJ Set
Questlove - 3 hour DJ Set: Tickets avaiable.
Jazz Cafe, London,
Thu 12 Jul
Ski Mask the Slump God
Ski Mask the Slump God. Artists performing: Ski Mask the Slump God.: Tickets avaiable.
Electric Ballroom, London
Thu 12 Jul
CeeLo Green
CeeLo Green Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: CeeLo Green.: Tickets avaiable.
KOKO, London
Thu 12 Jul
The Twits by Roald Dahl, Adapted for Stage by David Wood
The Twits really are the most revolting couple you could ever have the misfortune to meet. They spend their days playing wicked tricks on each other and capturing and training Muggle-Wump monkeys to stand on their heads! They also have a particularly sticky trick to catch birds for their bird pies...
Putney Arts Theatre, Ravenna Road
Thu 12 Jul to Sat 14 Jul
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Muswell Hill
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
Muswell Hill Baptist Church 2 Dukes Avenue London
Thu 12 Jul
The International Reaction to the ’Degenerate’ Art Campaign
Part of The Wiener Library’s London 1938 exhibition series.
The National Socialist exhibition of “Degenerate Art” in Munich was visited by over two million people during the summer of 1937. Abroad too, the show made headlines, widely reported across the French, British and American press.
The Wiener Library, 29 Russell Square, London
Thu 12 Jul
Hear Her Voice
A millennium of music by female composers to celebrate the centenary of women’s suffrage.
For their Summer concerts, London Concord Singers & conductor Jessica Norton are presenting a programme of music by female composers, sacred music by Hildegard of Bingen from the 11th century, part-songs by Clara...
Church of St Bartholomew the less, Giltspur St, London
Thu 12 Jul
Hampton Court Palace - Open Garden for NGS
Take the opportunity to join 2 special NGS private tours, after the wonderful historic gardens have closed to the public. Spring Walk around the Garden 19th April 2018 and Mid-Summer abundance 12th July 2018 in the wonderful gardens of Hampton Court Palace.
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey
Thu 12 Jul
Pop Up Vintage Fairs London at Wilton’s Music Hall
Late night vintage shopping, live music & cocktails in the world’s oldest surviving music hall in the heart of East London
Wilton’s Music Hall
Thu 12 Jul
Uri Sade
Uri Sade plus special guests. Artists performing: Uri Sade.: Tickets avaiable.
Servant Jazz Quarters, London
Thu 12 Jul
Christian McBride
Christian McBride. Artists performing: Christian McBride.: Tickets avaiable.
Union Chapel, London, , London
Thu 12 Jul
DJ Premier
DJ Premier. Artists performing: DJ Premier.: Tickets avaiable.
Jazz Cafe, London, London
Fri 13 Jul
Flava D + Calibre + ANZ + DJ Mantra
Flava D + Calibre + ANZ + DJ Mantra. Artists performing: Flava D.: Tickets avaiable.
XOYO, London
Fri 13 Jul
Kitt Philippa
Kitt Philippa + Guests. Artists performing: Kitt Philippa.: Tickets avaiable.
The Islington, , London
Fri 13 Jul
Fine Wine: Summertime Wine
Fine Wine: Summertime Wine. Artists performing: Fine Wine.: Tickets avaiable.
The Camden Assembly, London
Fri 13 Jul
Powerflo
Powerflo Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Powerflo .: Tickets avaiable.
The Dome, London
Fri 13 Jul
Andy Mineo
Andy Mineo Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Andy Mineo.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Academy Islington, London
Fri 13 Jul
L-E-V
Following her guest artistic direction of NYDC, Sadler’s Wells’ newest Associate Artist Sharon Eyal brings L-E-V, the Israeli company that she heads up alongside Gai Behar, in its first reappearance since its Sadler’s Wells Debut in 2016.
Rosebery Ave,
Clerkenwell,
London
Fri 13 Jul and Sat 14 Jul
Sharp’s Brewery at LoveBox
Sharp’s Brewery will be returning for its third year to Lovebox, a two-day event which celebrates the best of British and international music talent, dance and the arts.
Crowds will have a selection of exceptional beers to choose from, with Sharp’s bringing a taste of Cornish adventure to Gunnersbury Park, London.
Gunnersbury Park, London
Fri 13 Jul and Sat 14 Jul
River Stage
River Stage, London’s largest free outdoor Summer arts festival organised by the National Theatre in partnership with five of the UK’s leading arts and culture organisations returns this July to London’s South Bank
The Glory, HOME Manchester, nonclassical and Sadler’s Wells (as well as the
National Theatre, Upper Ground, London, PX
Fri 13 Jul, Sun 12 Aug
Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR)
This highly comprehensive one day training workshop will guide attendees through the new Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) regulatory compliance framework that is in place across the European Union (EU).
8 Fenchurch St
London
Fri 13 Jul
Make a vintage inspired headband using millinery ribbon and veiling
Melanie Lewiston, a talented milliner, will help you make a vintage inspired headband from millinery ribbon and veiling using traditional techniques. Create your own unique headband inspired by patterns and shapes found in Epping Forest and the natural world.
The View, 6 Rangers Road, Chingford
Fri 13 Jul
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Borough
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
St Mary Magdalen 193 Bermondsey Street London
Fri 13 Jul
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Chiswick
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
St. Michael and All Angels Bath Road Chiswick
Fri 23 Mar, Fri 20 Apr, Fri 18 May
Soldiers Out: LGBTQ Tour
Kelsey Loveless, from the National Army Museum, explores LGBTQ narratives within the British Army in a tour of the museum’s galleries. This tour will highlight the stories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and queer soldiers throughout the history of the British Army.
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London
Fri 13 Jul
Operation Husky, 1943
Will Fowler discusses the amphibious and airborne assault on Sicily in 1943. Operation Husky was a major campaign of the Second World War in which the Allies captured the island of Sicily from the Axis powers.
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London
Fri 13 Jul
Vegan Vibes
Greenwich Market’s Vegan Vibes return with Plant Bass LDN.
All things vegan - celebrate tasty (vegan) food, drinks and crafts.
Also music and only good vibes!
5B Greenwich Market, London
Fri 13 Jul
Sam Amidon Trio feat Shahzad Ismaily and Ben Goldberg
Sam Amidon Trio feat Shahzad Ismaily and Ben Goldberg. Artists performing: Sam Amidon.: Tickets avaiable.
KOKO, London
Fri 13 Jul
Lovebox 2018
Lovebox 2018. Artists performing: Skepta, N.E.R.D, Childish Gambino, Diplo, Annie Mac, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Vince Staples, mura masa, Action Bronson, The Internet, Big Boi, Dave , Bicep, Kali Uchis, Jacob Banks, Jon Hopkins.: Tickets avaiable.
Gunnersbury Park, London
Fri 13 Jul
Hook & Sling Festival - Friday Ticket
Hook & Sling Festival - Friday Ticket. Artists performing: Hook & Sling Festival, Rhythm Machine, Will Sessions, Ricky Calloway, Soul Surfers, Funkshone, Mr. Fine Wine.: Tickets avaiable.
229 The Venue, London
Fri 13 Jul
Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park - Michael Buble
Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park - Michael Buble Catherine McGrath, The Adelaides, Megan McKenna, Rob Green, Gypsyfingers, The Tailormade.
Hyde Park, London
Fri 13 Jul
BILAL
BILAL Plus special guests. Artists performing: BILAL.: Tickets avaiable.
XOYO, London
Sat 14 Jul
The Muppets take The O2 (Matinee)
The Muppets take The O2 (Matinee): Tickets avaiable.
The O2 Arena, London
Sat 14 Jul
Hook & Sling Festival
Hook & Sling Festival. Artists performing: Hook & Sling Festival.: Tickets avaiable.
229 The Venue, London
Sat 14 Jul
Janet Kay and Carroll Thompson
Janet Kay and Carroll Thompson. Artists performing: Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson.: Tickets avaiable.
Under The Bridge (at Chelsea Football Club), London
Sat 14 Jul
Carla Bley Trio
Carla Bley Trio feat. Steve Swallow & Andy Sheppard. Artists performing: Carla Bley Trio.: Tickets avaiable.
Union Chapel, London, , London
Sat 14 Jul
Children Of Zeus Album Launch
Children Of Zeus Album Launch. Artists performing: Children Of Zeus.: Tickets avaiable.
Jazz Cafe, London, London
Sat 14 Jul
Family Folk Show with Megson
An authentic and fun folk concert – perfect for big and little music connoisseurs.
Award-winning folk duo Megson blend their infectious mix of heavenly vocals and lush harmonies into a gentle, entertaining concert specially for pre-school children, featuring children’s folk songs old and...
Kings Place 90 York Way London
Sat 14 Jul
Rooftopvegplot - Open Garden for NGS
A nutritional garden, where fruit and veg grow amongst complementary flowers in six inches of soil, in raised beds on a flat roof. This is a tiny garden, so tours are restricted to six persons.
Rooftopvegplot, London
Sat 14 Jul and Sun 15 Jul
Walk the Night
New for 2018, join over 2,000 walkers for the first ever Walk the Night challenge, taking place on Saturday 14 July to raise vital funds to support people affected by breast and prostate cancer.
The Walk the Night challenge unites men and women with a walked marathon (26.2 miles) or a half marathon (13.
Granary Square, Kings Cross
Sat 14 Jul
Robyn Perkins: 10,000 Decisions (Preview)
Everyone makes bad decisions, right? But let’s be honest, bad decisions make you who you are.
In this brilliant new stand up show, comedian Robyn Perkins (English Comedian of the Year
Finalist) uses a series of hilarious personal anecdotes, family stories and even some neuroscience to come up with a well...
The OSO Arts Centre, 49 Station Road, Barnes
Sat 14 Jul
Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park - Bruno Mars
Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park - Bruno Mars DNCE, Charlie Wilson, Trombone Shorty, Yungen, Tom Walker, Sofi Tukker, Liv Dawson, Alex Hepburn, DJ Rashida. Artists performing: Bruno Mars, DNCE, Charlie Wilson, Trombone Shorty, Yungen, Tom Walker, Sofi Tukker, Liv Dawson, Alex Hepburn, DJ Rashida.
Hyde Park, London
Sat 14 Jul
Summer Wildlife: Photography Course
Photograph the summer wetland wildlife with practical guidance and tuition from wildlife photographer and tutor Iain Green. Discover and learn about seasonal specialities of the reserve and how to photograph them.
WWT London Wetland Centre Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, London
Sat 14 Jul
Family Saturday Activities
On the second Saturday of the month, join Guildhall Art Gallery for themed family activities. A revolving programme may have you heading below into the Roman Amphitheatre and hearing tales or Roman conquests, or creating crafts from the Victorian paintings surrounding you.
Guildhall Art Gallery and London’s Roman Amphitheatre off Gresham Street London
Sat 14 Jul
KidZania London & Little Tiger launch Book of the Month event series
KidZania London, the indoor city run by kids, is launching a brand new series of monthly events, designed to spotlight the very best children’s authors and inspire a passion for reading and literacy among 4 to 12 year olds.
KidZania London, Westfield London, Ariel Way
Sat 14 Jul
The Goose Who Flew
Goose loves the summer playing with his family and friends – swimming on the rivers, flying through the treetops and singing under the gaze of the full moon.
As the days start to become colder, Goose knows it will soon be time to fly south for the winter. But as his journey begins things are not as they should be.
Roof Garden
Crossrail Place, North Dock, Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom
Sat 14 Jul
Cockfosters Music Festival
Cockfosters Music Festival: Tickets avaiable.
Saracens Amateur RFC, London
Sat 14 Jul
Mencap Run Greenwich Park
Choose your distance - take on a 5km or 10km route around one of London’s most scenic Royal Parks. Aim for a personal best or take your time, either way, by tying your laces and clocking up the kilometres for Mencap you’re helping people with a learning disability live the life they choose.
Have kids?
Greenwich Park Bandstand, Greenwich Park, London
Sat 14 Jul
Suzanne Ciani + Elsa Hewitt
Suzanne Ciani + Elsa Hewitt. Artists performing: Suzanne Ciani + Elsa Hewitt.: Tickets avaiable.
Jazz Cafe, London, London
Sun 15 Jul
Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park - Paul Simon
Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park - Paul Simon Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit, Tom Chaplin, Ward Thomas, Shawn Colvin, Callaghan, Night Flight, Sarah Darling, Jesca Hoop, Blueprint Blue & more to be announced.
Hyde Park, London
Sun 15 Jul
Red Imp matinee presents Tom Stade
TOM STADE: I SWEAR TO…
fter last year’s smash-hit tour, the comedy legend returns with a new show, picking up just where he left off. Welcome to ‘I Swear To’; as an hour just wasn’t long enough. Tom knows the times are a-changing and he wants time to know he won’t be changing with them.
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Bar
53 Hoe Street, Walthamstow
Sun 15 Jul
Citadel
Citadel. Artists performing: Tame Impala, Chvrches, Leon Bridges, Fat White Family, Goat, The Horrors, La Femme, HONNE, Hawkwind, R+R=NOW, Dermot Kennedy, Shame, Sam Fender , Isaac Gracie, The Barr Brothers, Goat Girl, Gang of Youths.: Tickets avaiable.
Gunnersbury Park, London
Sun 15 Jul
Birmingham Royal Ballet
In this triple bill, Twyla Tharp’s monochrome In the Upper Room is set ablaze by energetic choreography and red pointe shoes.
Rosebery Ave,
Clerkenwell,
London
Sun 15 Jul and Mon 16 Jul
46 Ollerton Road - Open Garden for NGS
A paved garden that has been created from scratch in just 3yrs. Its owner has created raised flower beds out of reclaimed wooden tracks and has managed to create an oasis of calm and tranquility by using Hollyhocks and other tall plants.
46 Ollerton Road, New Southgate
Sun 15 Jul, Sun 22 Jul
Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway -Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Steam Train rides behind "Darent" our 1903 veteran steam engine.
No need to book, just turn up and take the next train; trains every 10 minutes.
Kempton Park Waterworks, Museum. Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Hounslow
Sun 15 Jul
Sharp’s Brewery at Citadel
Sharp’s Brewery will be continuing their summer road trip, heading to Citadel for the third year running.
Gunnersbury Park, London
Sun 15 Jul
24 Twyford Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
A very sunny, 120 foot south-facing garden, planted for colour. Brick-edged borders and over-flowing containers packed with masses of traditional herbaceous and perennial cottage garden plants and shrubs. Shady area at the bottom evolving as much by happy accident as by design. Uneven ground in places.
24 Twyford Avenue,
Sun 15 Jul
World Cup Screenings at The Artworks Elephant
London’s most vibrant South American community, Elephant & Castle, will be showing the World Cup Screenings from June 14th to July 15th. Expect lots of colour and noise to celebrate countries from around the world competing in the World Cup.
The Artworks, Elephant Road, London
Sun 15 Jul
190 Barnet Road - Open Garden for NGS
Garden designers walled garden, approx 90ft x 36ft. Modern, asymmetric design thickly planted in flowing, natural drifts around trees, shrubs and central pond; changing array of interesting containers, recycled objects and sculptures. Copper trellis divides the space into contrasting areas.
190 Barnet Road, Barnet
Sun 15 Jul
12 Bushberry Road - Open Garden for NGS
Petite courtyard garden with water feature. Rambling roses, jasmine, vine and clematis cover the overarching pergola. Small but beautifully formed. A pure joy to see.
12 Bushberry Road, Hackney
Sun 15 Jul
7 Woodbines Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
We have created a winding path through our 70ft garden with trees, evergreen structure, perennial flowers and grasses. Deep borders create depth, variety, texture and interest around the garden. We like to create a garden party so feel welcome to stay as long as you like.
7 Woodbines Avenue, Kingston-upon-Thames
Sun 15 Jul
57 King Edward Road - Open Garden for NGS
When we bought this property 3 years ago, the garden was a sloping wilderness covered with brambles and tree stumps. While the builders were busy renovating the house we worked on transforming the garden. The only thing left from the original is the large Bramley Apple tree.
57 King Edward Road, Barnet
Sun 15 Jul
Bomba Estereo
Bomba Estereo Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Bomba Estereo.: Tickets avaiable.
XOYO, London
Mon 16 Jul
Morden Hall Park - Park Explorers group for under 5s
Perfect for 2-5 year olds, Park Explorers is a way for parents and children to learn about the world around them. Sessions are 5 each and focus on a different outdoors theme each week. Please arrive from 9:15 to sign in, sessions start at 10am.
Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden
Mon 16 Jul, Mon 23 Jul
The Naked and Famous
The Naked and Famous plus special guests. Artists performing: The Naked and Famous.: Tickets avaiable.
Union Chapel, London, , London
Mon 16 Jul
Theatre In The Pound
An evening of fifteen minute performances of new drama, writing, cabaret and all things theatrical.
Theatre In The Pound is an award winning evening of new theatrical shorts at The Cockpit.
The Cockpit, Gateforth Street
Mon 16 Jul
Durand Jones & The Indications
Durand Jones & The Indications Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Durand Jones & The Indications.: Tickets avaiable.
The Lexington, London
Tue 17 Jul
Give My Regards to Broadway
From the producer who brought Breaking Up is Hard to Do and 9 to 5 the Musical to Upstairs at The Gatehouse, Joseph Hodges proudly presents the world premiere of “Give My Regards to Broadway”.
Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village, London
Tue 17 Jul to Sun 5 Aug