Live stand up comedy at Jawbone Brewing Brand new lineup each month, watch some of the (in our opinion) best acts on the UK circuit Independently... more >

Jawbone Brewing Unit C 1 Strawberry Vale TW1 4RY

Wed 20 Nov 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in London

JITR @ LJF: Jazz On The Box

Back for another year, Jazz In The Round presents a week-long programme of events at The Cockpit for the EFG London Jazz Festival 2024. ?... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Wed 20 Nov 24

When I Met Baryshnikov | monodrama in one act

Experience Freedom Through Dance – A Unique Solo Performance by Eszter Csákányi Event Description: Have you ever paused to ask yourself if... more >

17-19 Cockspur Street, London SW1Y 5BL

Tue 19 Nov 24

JITR @ LJF: Bridget Walsh, Isobella Burnham, Sofia Grant, Momoko Gill

Back for another year, Jazz In The Round presents a week-long programme of events at The Cockpit for the EFG London Jazz Festival 2024. ?... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Tue 19 Nov 24

Velour Fog @ The Camden Club

Live Music Event. 3 bands - Velour Fog on at 9.00 Velour Fog are a 5 piece British rock band heralding from the outskirts of London, deemed as..... more >

72 Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AN

Tue 19 Nov 24

Finlay Christie ‘I Deserve This’

Award winning stand-up comedian and viral sensation Finlay Christie has announced his second UK tour with his critically acclaimed second hour ‘I... more >

Leicester Square Theatre 6 Leicester Place WC2H 7BX

Tue 19 Nov 24

Healing words: Autumn Lectures

On 19 November join the RCP Museum’s Autumn lectures to explore recent research and practical recreation using the incredible resource of historic... more >

Royal College of Physicians Museum, 11 St Andrews Place London NW1 4LE

Tue 19 Nov 24

JITR @ LJF: Chiminyo Presents Uniri

Back for another year, Jazz In The Round presents a week-long programme of events at The Cockpit for the EFG London Jazz Festival 2024. ?... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Sun 17 Nov 24

Britannia Medal Fair (Marble Arch, London)

An important event with many leading medal dealers and auctioneers always in attendance. Just 200 yards from Marble Arch Underground Station (Central..... more >

Carisbrooke Hall, The Victory Services Club, 63/79 Seymour Street, Marble Arch W2 2HF

Sun 17 Nov 24

MIGRANTS (Flamenco Diaspora)

Women have been using the healing powers of singing and dancing for centuries, so much so that the healing becomes art and these women, artists in... more >

Bistrot Walluc 40 Redchurch St E2 7DP

Sat 16 Nov 24

Meet Mary Seacole at the Florence Nightingale Museum

Meet Mary Seacole at the Florence Nightingale Museum! Discover her story, how she helped soldiers and how she became known as ‘Mother..... more >

Florence Nightingale Museum 2 Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7EP

Sat 16 Nov 24

Hogarth Singers' Autumn concert, 16 November 2024

Hogarth Singers are pleased to present their Autumn concert, on Saturday 16 November at 7.30pm at their usual performance venue St Michael and All..... more >

St Michael and All Angels Church, Bath Road, Chiswick, London W4 1TT

Sat 16 Nov 24

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's master piece The Four Seasons and other outstanding works in the... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Sat 16 Nov 24

A Night at The Opera by Candlelight (feat. Nessun Dorma)

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK's leading opera singers will perform a dazzling selection of the... more >

St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE

Sat 16 Nov 24

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's masterpiece, The Four Seasons along with other much-loved classical... more >

St James Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

Sat 16 Nov 24

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's master piece The Four Seasons and other outstanding works in the... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Sat 16 Nov 24

Mystical Ecstasy by AURIC

Mystical Ecstasy immerses audiences in the works of 17th-century Iberic-American writers like Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and Santa Teresa de Jesús... more >

The Playground Theatre 8 Latimer Road London W10 6RQ

Sat 16 Nov 24

Fulham Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert

Einojuhani Rautavaara – Cantus Arcticus (Concerto for Birds and Orchestra) Witold Lutoslawski – Symphony No... more >

Smith Square Hall, Smith Square SW1P 3HA

Sat 16 Nov 24

Mozart Requiem by Aurora Choir Southgate

Aurora Choir is performing this concert in memory of the late Ben Thapa who unexpectedly died in September this year aged 42... more >

St Andrews Church Chase Side Southgate N14 5PP

Sat 16 Nov 24

Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration in London

Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence) in Lajatico, a breathtaking natural amphitheater in Tuscany, as Andrea Bocelli returns to his... more >

Cineworld Enfield, Southbury Leisure Centre, 208 Southbury Rd, Enfield EN1 1YQ

Sat 16 Nov 24

Kizomba Party: Clube Vicio - Festa Da Dipanda Edition

?????? London's No.1 Saturday Kizomba Party & Dance Classes: Clube Vicio - Festa Da Dipanda Edition with DJ's Bangolano & Mineiro..... more >

Casa Ritmo, 64-66 Newington Causeway SE1 6DF

Sat 16 Nov 24

G.H.Mumm Champagne Launches First Ever VIM Lounge Pop Up

The VIM (Very Important Moment) Champagne Lounge by G.H.Mumm and Otiumberg to encourage Brits to take the time to properly celebrate moments in their..... more >

31 Great Windmill St, London W1D 7LW

Sat 16 Nov 24

Covenant People's Fellowship AUTUMN RALLY 2024

Covenant People's Fellowship Autumn Rally 2024 will be held at Orange Street Covenant Church on Saturday 16th November... more >

ORANGE STREET COVENANT CHURCH Orange Street, Leicester Square, Westminster WC2H 7HR

Sat 16 Nov 24

Christmas Light Switch-On at Edmonton Green

There’s Snow Place like Edmonton Green! Date: Friday 15th November 2024 Ice Rink: 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM Lights Switch-On: 3:30 PM – 6:30..... more >

62 Smythe Close N9 0TZ

Fri 15 Nov 24

Matricks Illusion: Reimagined

After appearing in the Live Finals of Britain’s Got Talent and performing at Wembley Arena, Matrick’s Illusion is excited to bring their new... more >

Watersmeet Theatre High street Rickmansworth WD3 1EH

Fri 15 Nov 24

Mario Bakuna Trio - Brazilian Landscapes - Live at Riverside Studios

Following his first album ‘Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia’, Mario’s most recent release is 'Brazilian Landscapes' which features new... more >

101 Queen Caroline St W6 9BN

Fri 15 Nov 24

Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight | The Scherzos

Celebrate the end of the week with a pre-dinner (6.30pm) or post-dinner (9pm) performance of Chopin, complete with a complimentary champagne..... more >

1901 Arts Club, London SE1 8UE

Fri 15 Nov 24

Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight | The Scherzos

Celebrate the end of the week with a pre-dinner (6.30pm) or post-dinner (9pm) performance of Chopin, complete with a complimentary champagne..... more >

1901 Arts Club, London SE1 8UE

Fri 15 Nov 24

Digital Body Festival

Developments in digital technologies are enabling wildly new forms of physical experience and exploding the possible forms the moving body can take,... more >

Units 1-28, Echo Building, E Bay Ln, London E15 2SJ

Fri 15 Nov 24

Twelfth Night

After twins, Sebastian, and Viola, are shipwrecked at the start of the play, Viola must figure out a way to survive in the foreign land of Illyria... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Thu 14 Nov 24

Cultural Connections

Join us for a completely different concert experience as we explore the creative ways that people can connect and communicate through music from... more >

The Old Church, Stoke Newington N16 9ES

Thu 14 Nov 24

Southside Shopping Centre Marks Purple Tuesday with Baked Bean Zumba

On Tuesday 12th November, Southside Shopping Centre is marking Purple Tuesday by helping to raise awareness of sensory and accessibility issues... more >

Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth High Street SW18 4TF

Wed 13 Nov 24

It Only Takes One of Us

Last year Ahmed Ahmed performed in London at the Legendary Leicester theatre for 400 people and this year is touring in other cities in the UK and... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Tue 12 Nov 24

Lewisham Shopping Centre Promotes Awareness This Purple Tuesday

On Tuesday 12th November, Lewisham Shopping Centre is marking Purple Tuesday by helping to raise awareness of sensory and accessibility issues... more >

Lewisham Shopping Centre, Molesworth St SE13 7HB

Tue 12 Nov 24

Winter By The River

London Bridge City’s much-loved Winter by the River festival is back, and it's going to be bigger and more magical than ever... more >

London Bridge City SE1

Tue 12 Nov 24

An Evening Of Unnecessary Detail - The First Draft Sessions

Join one, two or (sometimes) all three of science comedy trio Festival of the Spoken Nerd as they try out nerdy new material, live and... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Mon 11 Nov 24

Forgiving (My Mother) - Voila! Theatre Festival

A thought-provoking exploration of family dynamics, reconciliation and free will, or rather the lack of it. Have you got mummy issues too?... more >

Barons Court Theatre 28a Comeragh Road, London W14 9HR

Mon 11 Nov 24

Heavenly Harmonies

The fourth and final main concert of the ‘Joy & Devotion’ Festival 2024 centres on music performed in the Polish Royal Court in the 16th and 17th... more >

St James’s Church 197 Piccadilly W1J 9LL

Sun 10 Nov 24

Klause Fantastiche; The Wurst Magician

Bravaria’s No1 Illusionist (*in his price range) returns to the Tabard to debut his latest comedy Magic show... more >

Tabard Theatre, 2 Bath Road, Chiswick W4 1LW

Sun 10 Nov 24

Guinea Pigs

Three big sisters across cultures are united by a single purpose: to stop being so damn responsible for everyone... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Sun 10 Nov 24

Gill Cook jazz and blues trio

Gill Cook vocals , Eric Ford bass and Liam Dunachie on Hammond Organ. The B3 lounge basement bar expect a mix of jazz, blues and funk... more >

The Bohemia 762-764 high road, North Finchley N12 9QH

Sun 10 Nov 24

Women for sale: Private matter or public crisis?

Subtitled, ‘Selling our bodies. At what cost?’, this event will be taking a critical look at pornography, prostitution, and surrogacy... more >

Ticket holders will be informed of the exact location in advance of the event. WC1

Sat 9 Nov 24

Mozart: Mass in C Minor

Choral Concert by The London Forest Choir directed by Jonathan Rathbone more >

Chingford Parish Church, The Green, Chingford E4 7EN

Sat 9 Nov 24

Flamingo Fairs Sparkle Fair

Annual Sparkle fair, lots of stalls and affordable items. Refreshments available. All ages welcome, wheelchair accessible. FREE entry more >

Churchill Room, Wanstead Library, corner of Spratt Hall Road & Woodbine Place, Wanstead E11 2RQ

Sat 9 Nov 24

‘Make Do and Mend’ Poppy Craft Activity

Armistice Day is marked on the 11th November every year. It is a time to remember those who have given their lives in service for the country from..... more >

Florence Nightingale Museum 2 Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7EP

Sat 9 Nov 24

You Can Take Me Home Toni

YOU CAN TAKE ME HOME TONI An alternative theatre-cabaret extravaganza! Dive into Lorraine's hilarious & heartfelt journey as a die-hard..... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Sat 9 Nov 24

The Three Tenors' concert in London

Enjoy an unforgettable experience, being carried away by the powerful and seductive voices of the Three Tenors through some of the greatest... more >

St John’s Smith Square, London SW1P 3HA

Sat 9 Nov 24

Ceilidh for Action Kidney Cancer featuring Panjandrum

Please come to this fun evening with dancing to excellent music provided by the talented multi-instrumentalists of Panjandrum... more >

Newstead Wood School Avebury Road Orpington BR6 4SA

Sat 9 Nov 24

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Things to do around London

London, the vibrant capital of the United Kingdom, offers an abundance of activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're a local or a visitor, there's something for everyone in this bustling metropolis. Let's explore some of the best things to do in London:

1. Visit London's Markets:
- London has a plethora of markets, each with its own unique vibe. Here are some must-visit options:
- Old Spitalfields Market: Located in east central London, it offers vintage clothing, handmade accessories, worldly foods, and novel art.
- Camden Market: Perfect for rockers and music lovers, it's known for leather jackets, vegan lunch options, and piercings.
- Portobello Market: Notting Hill's colorful houses and unique items make it a popular spot for photographers.
- Borough Market: London's premium food market with a variety of delicious treats, from coffee to fresh farm produce.

2. Explore Arty and Architectural Gems:
- Even if you're not religious, visiting London's churches is a treat. Explore historic architecture and stunning stained glass windows. Some notable ones include:
- St. Paul's Cathedral: Climb to the top for panoramic views of the city.
- Westminster Abbey: A UNESCO World Heritage Site with centuries of history.
- St. Martin-in-the-Fields: Attend a classical music concert or enjoy a meal at its crypt cafe.
- Southwark Cathedral: A hidden gem near Borough Market.
- Temple Church: Known for its round nave and medieval origins.

3. Enjoy the Outdoors:
- London has beautiful green spaces and outdoor activities:
- Hyde Park: Stroll by the Serpentine, rent a rowboat, or have a picnic.
- Regent's Park: Visit the Queen Mary's Rose Garden and the London Zoo.
- Richmond Park: Spot deer and enjoy the vast open space.
- Hampstead Heath: Explore the heathland, swim in the ponds, and take in the skyline views.
- Thames River Walk: Follow the Thames Path for scenic riverside views.

4. Quirky and Fun Activities:
- London offers plenty of unique experiences:
- Shuffleboarding: Try shuffleboard at venues like The London Shuffle Club.
- Escape Rooms: Solve puzzles and unravel mysteries at various escape room locations.
- Weird Experiences: From immersive theater to unusual dining, London has it all.
- Electronic Darts: Play darts with a modern twist at Flight Club.
- Go Karting: Race around indoor tracks at TeamSport Karting.
- Virtual Reality Experiences: Try VR gaming or immersive storytelling at Otherworld³.

5. Day Trips from London:
- If you have more time, consider day trips to nearby destinations:
- Windsor: Visit Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world.
- Greenwich: Explore the Royal Observatory, the Cutty Sark, and the Maritime Museum.
- Oxford: Discover the famous university city and its historic colleges.
- Cambridge: Explore the picturesque colleges and punting on the River Cam.
- Brighton: Enjoy the beach, the Royal Pavilion, and the quirky Lanes.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in culture, outdoor adventures, or quirky experiences, London promises an unforgettable day out!