The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Monday 9th May.


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Top events in London on Mon 9th May 2022

What are the astrophysical dangers to life on Earth, and the prospects for life’s survival into the distant future?
2022-05-09
1pm to 2pm
 
Holborn
Holborn
In this talk, Alan explores the origins and techniques of this illusionistic art form, illustrated with examples of his work at Spencer House and elsewhere
2022-05-09
2:30pm to 4:30pm
 
Whitehall
Whitehall
A recreation of Isabella Bird's lecture on Western China using her original magic lantern slides, and discuss her solo world travels.
2022-05-09
2:30pm to 3:30pm
 
South Kensington
South Kensington
In conversation with Food Season co-director Melissa Thompson he discusses his life, the challenges he faced early in his career and what makes him so joyful.
2022-05-09
7pm to 8:30pm
 
Camden
Camden

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

Fighting On All Fronts: Women At War
This exhibition will focus on the role of women during World War Two featuring posters issued by both Allied and Axis powers.
Fighting On All Fronts: Women At War
10am to 6pm
West Brompton
Closing soon Mon, 9th May
2022-03-08
2022-05-09
Gainsborough's Blue Boy
A once-in-a-century opportunity to see this iconic painting in the UK.
Gainsborough's Blue Boy
10am to 6pm
Trafalgar Square
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2022-01-25
2022-05-15
Raphael and his school drawing connections
The 29 works on display will highlight Raphael’s development as a draughtsman and show how his talented pupils continued to draw with a similar inventive and free-flowing spirit.
Raphael and his school drawing connections
10am to 5pm
Russell Square
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2022-04-10
2022-05-15
True is The Dream
The exhibition explores the photography of Derek D’Souza, who has captured glimpses of one of Britain’s most revered groups - and frontman Paul Weller - over 4 decades.
True is The Dream
9:30am to 5:30pm
Barbican
Closing soon Mon, 16th May
2022-01-14
2022-05-16
Drifting Terrain
An exhibition featuring recent and newly-commissioned works by UK-based artists, Euphrosyne Andrews, Nia Fekri and Seungwon Jung.
Drifting Terrain
10am to 5:30pm
Trafalgar Square
Closing soon Fri, 20th May
2022-03-18
2022-05-20
Preserving the World’s Sacred Crafts
This exhibition celebrates The Prince’s Foundation’s history, principles, aims, projects and education programmes, with a particular focus on the work being done by the charity to champion and preserve heritage craft skills.
Preserving the World’s Sacred Crafts
11am to 4pm
Sloane Square
Closing soon Fri, 27th May
2022-05-09
2022-05-27
Travel Photographer of the Year Exhibition
An outdoor exhibition of 138 award-winning images selected from 20,000 submissions by photographers in 151 countries.
Travel Photographer of the Year Exhibition
All Day
Kings Cross
Closing soon Tue, 31st May
2022-04-17
2022-05-31
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Gaze through the lens of some of the world's best wildlife photographers and marvel at the beauty of our planet.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
10am to 5:50pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 5th June
2021-10-15
2022-06-05
The Art of Experiment: Parmigianino
This display will present an important group of twenty-two works by Parmigianino from The Courtauld’s collection.
The Art of Experiment: Parmigianino
10am to 6pm
Strand
Closing soon Sun, 5th June
2022-03-05
2022-06-05
Momentum of Light
A photography exhibition in the former Habitat store on Tottenham Court Road.
Momentum of Light
11am to 6pm
Tottenham Court Road
Closing soon Sat, 11th June
2022-03-12
2022-06-11

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What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Monday 9th May 2022

Boudica’s Rebellion, The Great Fire of London and the Blitz. London has burned several time in its 2,000 years, and on this walk you’ll learn about the cataclysmic events of 1666 and 1940/41.
 11am to 12:30pm
 
 City of London
2022-05-09
2022-05-09