What's on in London on Wednesday 8th March 2023
Top events happening London
Commonwealth celebration: Abbey Lates
Discover Westminster Abbey after hours for this special event to mark this years’ Commonwealth service. See the Abbey through new eyes as you explore Commonwealth links and understand the monarch’s role as Head of the Commonwealth. Dance and music Join …
4:30pm to 7:00pm£13Westminster Abbey, Pimlico
Discover Westminster Abbey after hours for this special event to mark this years’ Commonwealth service. See the Abbey through new eyes as you explore Commonwealth links and understand the monarch’s role as Head of the Commonwealth. Dance and music Join …
The Union Chapel Big Debate: How Can We Reclaim Our Food?
A panel of speakers discuss how we can ensure we all have access to the food we need to thrive, now and in the future. — Everyone should be able to eat the food they need to thrive. Local, ethical, …
6:00pm to 8:30pmFreeUnion Chapel, Islington
A panel of speakers discuss how we can ensure we all have access to the food we need to thrive, now and in the future. — Everyone should be able to eat the food they need to thrive. Local, ethical, …
Women: Witches and Wenches
A special International Women’s Day talk looking at the stories of women accused of witchcraft throughout history. In 1542, the first Witchcraft Act in England was enacted, establishing it as a capital offence. From depictions in 17th century literature to …
Starts at 6:30pm£12London Museum Docklands, Poplar
A special International Women’s Day talk looking at the stories of women accused of witchcraft throughout history. In 1542, the first Witchcraft Act in England was enacted, establishing it as a capital offence. From depictions in 17th century literature to …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Leda in SohoLove, Leda is a newly discovered, never-before-published queer novel set in and around the streets of Soho in the years before the 1967 Sexual Offences Act. Cruising Dean Street, taking coffee at Lyons, dropping by jazz clubs off Tottenham Court Road, …
Exhibition ends on Thursday 9th Mar 2023 Closing SoonFreeSoho
Love, Leda is a newly discovered, never-before-published queer novel set in and around the streets of Soho in the years before the 1967 Sexual Offences Act. Cruising Dean Street, taking coffee at Lyons, dropping by jazz clubs off Tottenham Court Road, …
Ilford Limited: Analogue StoriesAn exhibition showcasing new portraits by photographer Eddie Otchere alongside material from the collections of Redbridge Museum & Heritage Centre. Delving into the Ilford Limited archive held at Redbridge Heritage Centre, we explore stories of past workers alongside memories from …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 11th Mar 2023 Closing SoonFreeIlford
An exhibition showcasing new portraits by photographer Eddie Otchere alongside material from the collections of Redbridge Museum & Heritage Centre. Delving into the Ilford Limited archive held at Redbridge Heritage Centre, we explore stories of past workers alongside memories from …
Kaffe Fassett: The Power of PatternExplore Fassett’s world with some of his own original artworks as well as works inspired by him from international quilters and makers. Kaffe Fassett is one of the most successful artists and designers working in contemporary craft today. His career …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 11th Mar 2023 Closing Soon£12.65Fashion and Textile Museum, Southwark
Explore Fassett’s world with some of his own original artworks as well as works inspired by him from international quilters and makers. Kaffe Fassett is one of the most successful artists and designers working in contemporary craft today. His career …
Artists for democracy: 1974 - 1977In May 1974, artists David Medalla, Cecilia Vicuña, John Dugger and art critic Guy Brett co-founded the artist collective, Artists for Democracy (AFD). AFD was formed initially to raise support for democracy in Chile after the military coup in 1973, …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 11th Mar 2023 Closing SoonFreeClerkenwell
In May 1974, artists David Medalla, Cecilia Vicuña, John Dugger and art critic Guy Brett co-founded the artist collective, Artists for Democracy (AFD). AFD was formed initially to raise support for democracy in Chile after the military coup in 1973, …
Into The WoodsAn exhibition of kinetic mobiles by Phineas Harper A copse of branching fronds and colourful leaves, Into the Woods is an exhibition of tree-like kinetic hanging structures – the first solo show of critic and curator Phineas Harper. Experimenting with …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 12th Mar 2023 Closing SoonFreeLeyton
An exhibition of kinetic mobiles by Phineas Harper A copse of branching fronds and colourful leaves, Into the Woods is an exhibition of tree-like kinetic hanging structures – the first solo show of critic and curator Phineas Harper. Experimenting with …
CezanneOne of the largest collections of Cezanne paintings ever assembled has arrived in London, and filled a whole series of rooms at the Tate with his signature still lifes, landscapes, and nudes. ‘With an apple, I will astonish Paris’, Cezanne …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 12th Mar 2023 Closing Soon£22Tate Modern, Southwark
One of the largest collections of Cezanne paintings ever assembled has arrived in London, and filled a whole series of rooms at the Tate with his signature still lifes, landscapes, and nudes. ‘With an apple, I will astonish Paris’, Cezanne …
M.K. ÄŒiurlionis: Between WorldsM.K. ÄŒiurlionis: Between Worlds brings together over 100 works by the Lithuanian artist and celebrated composer Mikalojus Konstantinas ÄŒiurlionis (1875-1911). Widely credited as Lithuania’s greatest artist, the exhibition will feature paintings and drawings created throughout his short but prolific career, …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 12th Mar 2023 Closing SoonFreeDulwich Picture Gallery, Dulwich
M.K. ÄŒiurlionis: Between Worlds brings together over 100 works by the Lithuanian artist and celebrated composer Mikalojus Konstantinas ÄŒiurlionis (1875-1911). Widely credited as Lithuania’s greatest artist, the exhibition will feature paintings and drawings created throughout his short but prolific career, …
Anthony Daley: Son of RubensAbstract Expressionist painter Anthony Daley will present a new body of work, which explores his career-long fascination with the work of 17th century Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens. Rubens was famed for his mastery of colour and texture through the …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 19th Mar 2023 Closing Soon£16.50Dulwich Picture Gallery, Dulwich
Abstract Expressionist painter Anthony Daley will present a new body of work, which explores his career-long fascination with the work of 17th century Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens. Rubens was famed for his mastery of colour and texture through the …
Heath Robinson's Shakespeare IllustrationsAmongst Heath Robinson’s early book illustrations is a set for Lamb’s Tales from Shakespeare, published in 1902. The quality of the illustrations is mixed. Some seem clumsy and hurried, but in the best of them his genius is beginning to …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 19th Mar 2023 Closing Soon£6.60Heath Robinson Museum, Pinner
Amongst Heath Robinson’s early book illustrations is a set for Lamb’s Tales from Shakespeare, published in 1902. The quality of the illustrations is mixed. Some seem clumsy and hurried, but in the best of them his genius is beginning to …
Photographs from the James Bond ArchiveFrom Sean Connery and Timothy Dalton to Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig: Leica Gallery London is set to host an exhibition of photographs, spanning six decades of iconic James Bond films. The images on display capture classic moments with cast …
Exhibition ends on Tuesday 21st Mar 2023 Closing SoonFreeMayfair
From Sean Connery and Timothy Dalton to Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig: Leica Gallery London is set to host an exhibition of photographs, spanning six decades of iconic James Bond films. The images on display capture classic moments with cast …