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What: Advent Calendar Windows in Greenwich When: until Sunday, 3 January 2021 Website: http://adventwindows.com/ Advent Windows Map 2020 PDF: http://adventwindows.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Advent-Windows-Map-2020-PDF.pdf Please join us in December to see the 2020 Advent Windows in Greenwich, which is now a beloved Christmas tradition and is in its 14th year. This year’s theme is “Near & Far.” Every year St Alfege Church, in the heart of Greenwich, London, runs an...

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What: Christmas Lights Virtual Tour When: December 2020 Saturdays - 12, 19, 26 - 6 PM Mondays - 14, 21, 28 - 7 PM Where: Online stream Tickets: £15 per household Book here: https://www.londonguidedwalks.co.uk/christmas-lights-virtual-tour.php Explore London by night on this 60 minute virtual Christmas tour. • Get festive • Virtual tour with images and videos • Qualified guide who loves Christmas! Discover hidden passages, fashionable mews and meticulously decorated ...

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What: Hackney Christmas Market When: Weekends, 12pm-7pm: 5-6th of December, 12-13th of December, 19-20th of December Where: Bohemia Place London E8 1DU United Kingdom Tickets: Free (donation is optional) Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hackney-christmas-market-tickets-126705959937 Who said Christmas is cancelled? Our Hackney Christmas market is back for 2020 ❄️ ? ? 3 weekends of finest street food with fantastic vegan options ? Christmas decorations and artisa...

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What: Artemisia at The National Gallery When: Reopening from 2 December to 24 January 2021 Where: The National Gallery Sainsbury Wing, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN Tickets: Members see all exhibitions for free.  Standard admission £20 (Artemisia tickets include Gallery entry) Book here: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/artemisia "I will show Your Illustrious Lordship what a woman can do" In 17th-century Europe, at a time when women artists were not easil...

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What: AN AFTERNOON WITH ANTON DU BEKE When: 13 December at 15:00 UK time Where: Online Ticket: Stream & Book - UK only - £20 Stream only - £10 Book here: https://www.fane.co.uk/online-shows/an-afternoon-with-anton-du-beke To celebrate the publication of A Christmas To Remember by Anton Du Beke. Out now in hardback, eBook and audio (Zaffre). London, 1938. This Christmas, you are cordially invited to the wedding of the year! Household name and all-round entertainer Anton D...

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What: TOAST | Traditional Tuscan Biscuits with Olivia Cavalli Williamson When: Sun, 6 December 2020 19:00 – 20:30 PST Where: Online Ticket: Free Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/toast-traditional-tuscan-biscuits-with-olivia-cavalli-williamson-tickets-127788210979?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse Join chef and food stylist Olivia Cavalli Williamson to learn how to make two of Tuscany's most iconic biscuits. During this workshop you will create crunchy cantucci for dunking in ...

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What: A Christmas Celebration filmed at St Albans Cathedral When: Thursday 10 December 2020, 7.30pm GMT Where: Online Ticket: £10 (with additional donation options available) Book here: https://www.rpo.co.uk/whats-on/eventdetail/1497/121/a-christmas-celebration-with-john-rutter We're delighted to share the news of this very special project which was filmed at the Cathedral last month. On Friday 23 October, we welcomed the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to the Cathedral to fil...

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What: A Night In with Sandi Toksvig When: Thursday 26th November 2020, 6:30 pm Where: Online stream Livestream ticket: £10 Livestream ticket + book: £20 (Includes UK delivery, books will be despatched the week after the event.) Book here: https://www.theatresonline.com/shows/online-stream/a-night-in-with-sandi-toksvig Join one of Britain's best-loved celebrities, Sandi Toksvig - writer, broadcaster, activist, comic on stage, screen and radio for nearly forty years, present...

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What: JUNIOR BAKING CLUB by Bread Ahead Bakery When: Saturday mornings at 10am and 12pm Where: Online event, Zoom We’ve got the perfect activity to keep the kids entertained at the weekends, introducing our virtual Baking Club! Saturday mornings at 10am and 12pm we’ll be going live from the bakery, Rebecca will be teaching some of her favourite bakes for little bakers. How does it work? 1. Choose from our calendar of bakes, select the 10am or 12pm session. 2. Book onlin...

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What: Happy Origami Wonderland When: Saturdays, 21 Nov and 19 Dec, 14:00 - 15:30 GMT Where: The Snooty Fox 75 Grosvenor Avenue London N5 2NN United Kingdom "Happy Origami Wonderland" , a wonderful "Origami" experience, learn about Japanese tradition and also purely makes you "Happy", "Calm" and "Smile" with folding papers! Japanese origami artist Toshiko will be teaching us to fold beautiful flowers like tulips and lilies, kimono book marks, lovely gift & jewellery boxes to...

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What: #IamREMARKABLE (ONLINE WORKSHOP) When: Wednesdays, 18, 25 November at 11:00 - 12:30 GMT & 30 December at 20:30 - 22:00 GMT Where: Online event I am Remarkable celebrates what makes a woman remarkable, talks about how to establish personal branding and practise self-promotion. As October's Black History Month recently passed, we want to commemorate its vision by holding IAR workshops on Wednesdays starting October 28th up until November 25th. #IamRemarkable is a Googl...

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What: Public Speaking & Presentation Skills: FREE Friendly ONLINE Weekly Classes When: Wednesdays, 18, 25 November and 2, 9, 16, 23 December, 18:25 - 20:00 GMT Where: Online event Speaking in public can be scary and challenging whether it’s live or online. Imagine how much more success you will achieve when you're able to confidently: ✔︎ Create and Deliver Presentations - Live and Online ✔︎ Lead and Fully Participate in Virtual Meetings ✔︎ Answer Challenging Q...

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What: Condé Nast College Open Day-Short & Online Courses When: Wed, 18 November 2020 16:00 – 17:45 GMT Where: Online event Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design Virtual Open Day for: Vogue Intensive Summer, One week courses, Online courses, Vogue Teen Weekend Being mindful of social distancing and the well-being of you, your families and our campus community, we have moved the event online. Whether you have decided on a course, or are just investigating your options, ...

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What: Redefining Living Series: Personal Growth for Women's Leadership When: Thursday, 12 November 2020, 20:00 - 21:00 GMT Where: Online event With so many talented and qualified women to fill leadership positions, why do we find that women are still having trouble gaining ground? This challenge seems to be common amongst BAME women. Redefining Living Series takes a holistic approach by exploring how the insidious and subtle religious, cultural, and societal beliefs can inf...

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What: Flow-Yoga with Gabi When: Tuesdays, 10, 17, 24 November 2020, 6pm Where: Online event Yogi Gabi will take you through a flow-yoga session to stretch out your body after a day of work.  “The purpose of yoga is to build strength, awareness and harmony in both the mind and body,” - Natalie Nevins Beginners are welcome! This class is now being held at Spitalfields but will still be live-streamed. Please take note of the new time, 6pm. You'll receive a Zoom link to t...

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What: An evening with Caitlin Moran Award-winning writer Caitlin Moran discusses her latest book, More Than A Woman, with Sali Hughes. In 2011, How to Be a Woman, Moran’s fresh take on modern feminism was met with critical acclaim and was hugely popular with readers for its frankness and curiosity - and because it was very funny. Described as part memoir, part rant, it tackled the big subjects of modern womanhood - motherhood, work and marriage - as well as musing on subje...

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What: Developing Your Photography Style with Jessica Kobeissi When: Saturday November 7, 2020 | 12pm - 1:45pm PST / 3pm - 4:45PM EST Where: ONLINE - Webinar Cost: FREE - RSVP to secure your spot. Join us on Saturday, November 7th for an online Socality x Canon Creator Lab workshop with instruction from portrait and fashion photographer Jessica Kobeissi (@jessicakobeissi) as she instructs a live online workshop on portrait photography and developing your photography style. Je...

Flash Briefing What: MESMERIZED! #1 | Livestream + Physical
When: Tues, 27 October 2020. Doors open at 7:30 PM

‘To compel by fascination’. Discover some of the hottest emerging artists in town! MESMERIZED! is a monthly live night hosting some of the best up-and-coming artists, curated by YMX.

Live sets from Georgia Meek, Rebekah Fitch, Brioni & Louisa Maria.
Watch via a livestream or  as part of a small seated, socially distanced audience

Note: This is a 18+ show
Tickets: from £8-13
Where: P...

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Family-friendly Events & Activities What: Paddington Bear's London - A family-friendly virtual tour
When: 27-30 October 2020

Come and join our exciting exploration of Paddington Bear's London. During this 60 minute virtual tour we will visit sites from both blockbuster films such as Windsor Gardens, Mr Gruber's antiques shop and the Natural History Museum.

Hazel, your London tour guide, will share her top tips on the film locations and what there is to do there if you want to vi...

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What: How Animals Saved My Life: Being the Supervet Online Events with Noel Fitzpatrick  When: 26 October at 18:30 What makes us connect with animals so deeply? Veterinary surgeon Professor Noel Fitzpatrick is the star of the hit Channel 4 television show The Supervet, and is globally recognised for his innovative surgical solutions for animals. But these animals have done as much for Noel as he has for them – they have saved each other’s lives. Noel’s journey from Ba...

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What: Kensington and Chelsea Art Week Kensington and Chelsea Art Week is now on. There’s a temporary Public Art Trail at landmarks across eight zones of the borough, creating an evolving discovery trail, explored on foot and through digital experiences. Each year, KCAW presents thought-provoking installations and murals, which in the past have included work by Terry O'Neill, Laura Ford, Amanda Parer, James Capper and Richard Woods. This year the trail will include artists:...

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What: London Cocktail Week - extended to a month! London Cocktail Week is an enormous celebration of our capital's fantastic cocktail scene and the biggest e  kind in the world with £6 signature cocktails and immersive experiences in hundreds of the best bars in the city! Our self-guided Cocktail Tours can be taken at your own pace and so are fully compliant with the new government guidelines. All participating venues are strictly sticking to policy and so wearing a London ...

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What: Live from the Barbican When: Sun 4 Oct—Sun 13 Dec 2020 Twelve live-streamed concerts featuring incredible artists from across our music programme. Music returns to the Barbican’s Concert Hall as they bring you a series of concerts in front of a socially-distanced, reduced audience that will be live-streamed directly into your living room. From a musical voyage through space and time with the BBC SO and Professor Brian Cox to Richard Dawson's dystopian songcraft, an...

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What: Architecture for Dogs
Bringing dogs to the exhibition It is quite unusual for dogs to be allowed into a gallery, so we have put in place the following rules to ensure everyone’s enjoyment of the exhibition.

Featuring a collection of architectural designs for dogs by world-class architects and designers, the internationally acclaimed Architecture for Dogs makes its European debut at Japan House London from 19 September with the addition of a brand new piece by eminent UK...

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What: Members Online talk and Q&A: Happy families - The National Gallery Caroline Smith discusses the portrayal of families in some of our paintings Join Caroline Smith from the National Gallery's Learning department to explore the ways artists have shown family groups both conventional and dysfunctional. Caroline Smith is our Programmer for Schools and Teachers and has lectured at the Gallery since 2003. She studied at the University of London, specialising in Early Italia...

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What: Thames Festival Trust: Totally Thames 2020 Celebrating the River Thames with arts events, active adventures, environmental initiatives, heritage and education programmes. Live streamed shows and performances from the Thames Festival Trust Fri 18th - Wed 30th Sep 2020 9am - 8pm Tune into talks, see an online photo exhibition and join a tour of the River Lea as part of the Lighting up the Lea virtual activities. Cody Dock will host the following virtual events in Septe...

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What: London Fashion Week When: Thursday 17th - Tuesday 22nd September 2020 London Fashion Week September 2020, announces its provisional line-up featuring both womenswear and menswear, featuring Burberry, Richard Quinn, Matty Bovan, Emilia Wickstead, RIXO, Phoebe English, Bianca Saunders, and more. The event will include both digital activations on londonfashionweek.co.uk and physical, under government social distancing guidelines. Designers, partners and brands come toge...

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What: Join the Docks 2020 The Royal Dock's annual celebration of culture and creativity - Join the Docks - is open for submissions. Taking place across the 4km stretch of London’s historic Royal Docks last year we worked with local partners and individuals to host over 150 creative and cultural events. Now for autumn 2020 and spring 2021, we need your help! Building on last years’ event, we’re looking to collaborate with artists, organisations, and local collectives to...

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What: Chelsea History Festival JOIN US FOR A CELEBRATION OF HISTORY FROM THE HEART OF CHELSEA This year’s Chelsea History Festival will bring the past to life through a series of talks, tours and events, both physical and virtual. The immersive programme will reveal history in all its variety, and demonstrate its ongoing resonance and relevance today. The past will be brought to life in an immersive mixture of digital and physical events for the Chelsea History Festival 2...

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What: Thames Festival Trust: Totally Thames 2020 Celebrating the River Thames with arts events, active adventures, environmental initiatives, heritage and education programmes. Live streamed shows and performances from the Thames Festival Trust 1st event: A River Runs Through It When: Wed 2nd - Sun 6th Sep 2020, 11am - 8pm This year A River Runs Through It is proud to present an exciting online blend of art in a unique virtual exhibition, intriguing podcasts and films abou...

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What: Build-Your-Own-Burger Kits by PERK’D UP Become a master of the burger game from the comfort of your own kitchen with our Build-Your-Own-Burger Kits. Simply select your BYOB Kit option and we will deliver to your doorstep. Each kit is prepared & delivered by our trusted team, minimising personal contact by following strict health and safety procedures. *Check their website for options and if they deliver to your area Cost: £30 for 4 burgers Website: https://www.perk...

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What: RAF’s Virtual Spitfire 10K Chocks away! Get ready for the Spitfire 10K! We are bringing the race day feeling to you in a new virtual experience. We are starting the Museum's Battle of Britain commemorations with our annual Spitfire 10K event, but in a slightly different format. To ensure the health and wellbeing of all those involved, Spitfire 10K is going virtual! Whether this is your first 10K race or you are regular at running races, you are invited to be part of t...

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What: UK Parliament’s free online talks Note: At the end of the talks, 15 minutes are available for you to ask questions. This is an online event and will be hosted on Microsoft Teams Live Events which you can access through your web browser. You do not need a Microsoft account to join the event. We will send full details of how to join the event online following registration.
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What: My Prudential RideLondon The first ever virtual edition of Prudential RideLondon – the world’s greatest festival of cycling – to celebrate cycling and raise funds to help save the UK’s charities. My Prudential RideLondon is an exciting, free event that will enable riders of all ages and abilities to cycle a range of distances, based on the events included in the traditional Prudential RideLondon weekend from wherever they are in  the world, have fun and raise c...

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What: Join the National History Museum and Pukka Herbs this summer for a free, online, family-friendly festival inspiring you to connect with nature and learn about the importance of life on Earth. Plant Club Sometimes plants can be easy to miss, but when we take time to look a little closer, we see how exciting and important they really are. These three activities will help you get to know plants better and use some of your scientific skills to investigate them: - How plants...

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COVENTRY CATHEDRAL - ICON AND INSPIRATION
What: In this online lecture, Alexandra Epps gives an illustrated talk on the extraordinary story of art and the artists who helped rebuild an icon. Online event facilitated by the Barbican Library
Discover the extraordinary story, a symbol of peace and reconciliation and its inspiring commitment to the modern. Experience the work of many of the world-class artists associated with its treasures, including Jacob Epstein, Elisabeth Frink...

Flash Briefings The Garden Museum The Garden Museum has now reopened. It explores and celebrates British gardens and gardening through its collection, temporary exhibitions, events and garden.