The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Friday 13th May.


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Top events in London on Fri 13th May 2022

International event, of the top dolls house builders, miniature artisans & DIY suppliers attending.
2022-05-13
All Day
 
Kensington
Kensington
A fete in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace.
2022-05-13
All Day
 
East Molesey
East Molesey
The Royal Exchange is hosting a makers’ market featuring a diverse selection of craftspeople.
2022-05-13
9am to 6pm
 
City of London
City of London
Join curator Justin Saddington as he explores the career of Lieutenant Colonel James Frederick Plunkett, focusing on his service in the First World War.
2022-05-13
12pm to 1pm
 
Chelsea
Chelsea
Join Nancy Johnston, Tengri’s CEO and founder, and Campbell Carey, Huntsman head cutter and creative director, for a conversation about cuts and rare cloth, charting its journey from the steppes of Mongolia to Savile Row.
2022-05-13
1pm to 2pm
 
Hanover Square
Hanover Square
A collective of artists will open their studios to the public for four days.
2022-05-13
2pm to 10pm
 
Tooting
Tooting
Hear what inspires glass artists, and how they translate this into the most fragile of mediums.
2022-05-13
2pm to 3:15pm
 
South Kensington
South Kensington

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

The Future of Craft
The Future of Craft exhibition will showcase innovative, dynamic and forward-looking craft collectives at Oxo Tower Wharf on the South Bank.
The Future of Craft
11am to 6pm
Southwark
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2022-05-12
2022-05-15
Gaining Ground - Learning from global craft practices
Explore craft practices from across the world that work in harmony with nature
Gaining Ground - Learning from global craft practices
11am to 5pm
Islington
Closing soon Sat, 25th June
2022-04-13
2022-06-25
Oliver Clegg - Tongue-tied
A solo exhibition by British-born, Costa Rica-based artist Oliver Clegg, includes his iconic Happy Meal paintings, based on photographs of Happy Meal toys posted by sellers on eBay.
Oliver Clegg - Tongue-tied
12pm to 5pm
Euston
Closing soon Sat, 14th May
2022-04-08
2022-05-14
Gainsborough's Blue Boy
A once-in-a-century opportunity to see this iconic painting in the UK.
Gainsborough's Blue Boy
10am to 9pm
Trafalgar Square
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2022-01-25
2022-05-15
Heath Robinson’s Children's Stories
The exhibition shows artwork from the children’s stories that Heath Robinson both wrote and illustrated.
Heath Robinson’s Children's Stories
11am to 4pm
Pinner
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2022-01-15
2022-05-15
Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child
The first major retrospective of this legendary artist to focus exclusively on her work using fabrics and textiles.
Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child
11am to 7pm
Southwark
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2022-02-09
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
Whistler’s Woman in White: Joanna Hiffernan
Joanna Hiffernan’s relationship with Whistler ran deeper than artist and muse. In this exhibition explore her life and role as a friend, model, lover and collaborator.
Whistler’s Woman in White: Joanna Hiffernan
10am to 6pm
Picadilly
Closing soon Sun, 22nd May
2022-02-26
2022-05-22

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Friday 13th May 2022

A lunchtime talk in the NLA's space at Westfield Stratford and learn about London’s historical and physical development.
 12:30pm to 1pm
 
 Olympic Park
2022-05-13
2022-05-13

New London Model Talk at Westfield

What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Friday 13th May 2022

Are you ready to learn about London’s grim and gruesome past? Then join us on a tour that tells the tale of crime and punishment, executions and excess.
 11am to 12:30pm
 
 City of London
2022-05-13
2022-05-13
Discover more about this much-loved London hospital, whose history dates back nearly 900 years!
 2pm to 3:30pm
 
 Barbican
2022-05-13
2022-05-13