Welcome to the ianVisits guide to free and cheap lectures, talks, heritage, walks and miscellany happening around London.
Coronavirus: Events may be cancelled and venues closed at short notice, you are advised to check on their websites before making a trip.
Top events in London Today
Waterloo Uncovered present this unique exhibition offering the first chance to see a brand new and highly accurate diorama of the Battle of Waterloo.
10am to 5pm
Chelsea
This event will focus upon mathematics as expressed in different languages and cultures.
4pm to 7pm
Barbican
Belinda Kirk talks about her new book Adventure Revolution.
6:30pm to 8pm
Soho
Online events / webinars
This walk introduces you to many aspects of this fascinating district
11am to 12:30pm
This lecture looks briefly at the history of sculpture, from classical Greek marble carvings and cast bronze works, and its development until the present day
2pm to 3pm
Join us for this event with actor David Harewood in conversation with mental health workers Simon Arday and Kojo Bonsu.
6:30pm to 8pm
Join archivist Katharine Carter online to explore the vintage fashion collection within the M&S Company Archive.
6:30pm to 7:30pm
In this talk, Kew Palace Manager Rachel Mackay will separate the man from the myth, exploring objects and spaces within the Palace that reveal the humanity behind George’s story.
7pm to 7:30pm
Join Professor Carolyne Larrington on an exploration of the strange folkloric world of animal transformations
8pm to 9:30pm
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
Free
Round and Around
Round and Around is an audio-visual project planned and produced to observe modern Korean history on multiple levels.
10am to 5:30pm
Trafalgar Square
Closing soon Fri, 22nd October
Free
The Natural World
This exhibition is dedicated to approximately 40 rare and fascinating objects paying tribute to the wonders of the natural world.
10am to 5pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Fri, 22nd October
An exhibition examining the cultural, social and political effects of software on contemporary society, by US artist Ben Grosser.
1pm to 6pm
Poplar
Closing soon Sat, 23rd October
Free
Windows of the Soul
Windows of the Soul is a grassroots art project, which seeks to communicate the perspectives of those living with visual impairment.
12pm to 6pm
Euston
Closing soon Sat, 23rd October
Celebrating south London’s music scene, Music Curator Adem Holness highlights the relationship between Black British music and physical space.
10am to 5:30pm
Forest Hill
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
£7.70
Julian Opie
Pitzhanger presents a new body of work by renowned British artist Julian Opie, including site specific pieces, focusing on architecture, people and nature.
10am to 5pm
Ealing
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
All Day
Victoria Dock
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
This exhibition explores the true story of Rome's fifth emperor informed by new research and archaeological evidence from the time, challenging the biased historical accounts written after Nero’s death that have shaped his legacy.
10am to 5pm
Russell Square
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
10am to 5pm
Pimlico
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
Step up and discover the footwear phenomenon that has challenged performance design, inspired subcultures and shaken the world of fashion.
10am to 6pm
Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
Walking tours of London - today
£13.52
Roman London Walking Tour
Join our Roman guided tour and let us ‘roam’ around the City and discover a history that dates back nearly 2,000 years.
11am to 12:30pm
City of London£15.00
London Magic Tour
A unique walking tour through London’s magical history with a magical guide — discover the magic side of London beyond Harry Potter.
Starts at 2pm Whitehall
