What's on in London on Tuesday 19th September 2023

Top events happening London

Utopian Dreams on the Streets of London

London is a city of dreamers. A city of possibility and experiment. A city of fervent imaginings and courageous aspirations. For centuries, it has been the capital of utopian thought. In this talk, author Niall Kishtainy draws us into the …

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6:15pm to 8:00pm
£10
Holborn

Reweirding: Utopian Dreams on the Streets of London

London is a city of dreamers. A city of possibility and experiment. A city of fervent imaginings and courageous aspirations. For centuries, it has been the capital of utopian thought. In this talk, author Niall Kishtainy draws us into the …

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6:30pm to 8:00pm
£10
Holborn

The Savage Storm: The Battle for Italy

To mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Italy during the Second World War, bestselling historian James Holland recounts the dramatic opening months of the Italian campaign. Following victory in Sicily, the Allies crossed into southern Italy in …

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Starts at 6:30pm
£15
National Army Museum, Chelsea

Camden Highline: Reviving Urban Spaces, Repurposing Brownfield Sites

An evening centred around the innovative repurposing of Camden Highline and brownfield sites into award-winning gardens and vibrant urban spaces. Join us for an informative evening looking at the creative ways brownfield gardening can unlock the hidden potential of neglected …

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7:00pm to 8:00pm
£15
The Garden Museum, Southwark

Open Hackspace & Demonstrations at LHS

London Hackspace is a non-profit, volunteer-run, open-access, and affordable community workshop for all manners of makers and hobbyists. Come visit and share ideas with members at the Open Hackspace event; we will be demonstrating various techniques and materials for realising …

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7:00pm to 11:00pm
Free
Willesden

Ten exhibitions that are closing soon

Spectrum at Portobello

Join Ella, LoveJordan and Michael for ‘Spectrum’ – an exhibition of vibrant, colourful art. The artists are renowned for the dazzling array of bright, vivid colours in their work – Ella in her collection of giant iconic luggage tags, LoveJordan …

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Exhibition ends on Tuesday 19th Sep 2023 Closing Soon
Free
Notting Hill

Maria Prymachenko

The exhibition showcases paintings by Ukrainian folk artist Maria Prymachenko, shown for the first time in the UK having been preserved by the artist’s family for more than fifty years. The Ukrainian museum where many of Prymachenko’s artworks were previously …

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Exhibition ends on Wednesday 20th Sep 2023 Closing Soon
Free
Saatchi Gallery, Chelsea

Pinch, swipe, tap - Transport for London

‘Pinch, swipe, tap’ is a tour, curated by Transport for London’s award-winning digital team. We will take you on a short trip around the area, to reveal how we design inclusive, innovative digital experiences that are anchored in our long …

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Exhibition ends on Friday 22nd Sep 2023 Closing Soon
Free
Kings Cross

Queen will rock you in 3D

An exhibition capturing the history of Queen through Sir Brian May’s own Stereoscopic (3-D) camera lenses. From an early age Brian travelled with a stereo (3-D) camera in hand, so on Queen tours and during recordings he was able to …

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Exhibition ends on Saturday 23rd Sep 2023 Closing Soon
£5
Trafalgar Square

Japanese Aesthetics of Recycling

This exhibition highlights the beauty of Japanese recycling, showcasing objects made of cotton, hemp, bast fibres, washi (handmade paper) and pottery. Exhibiting over 100 objects from the Karun Thakar Collection – mostly dating from the Edo period (江戸時代, Edo jidai) …

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Exhibition ends on Saturday 23rd Sep 2023 Closing Soon
Free
SOAS Gallery, Euston

Maya: The Birth of a Superhero

An immersive installation and experience (VR) following Maya, an ordinary 21st Century girl, as she transforms into a uniquely female superhero whose powers derive from menstruation. The immersive installation is an odyssey of womanhood and femininity, referencing ancient symbols of …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 24th Sep 2023 Closing Soon
Free
Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, South Kensington

The Tempest and the Thames

See an edition of Shakespeare’s First Folio on display at the National Maritime Museum, celebrating 400 years since its publication. The Folio, owned by Dulwich College, is one of only 50 known surviving copies in the UK. It will be …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 24th Sep 2023 Closing Soon
Free
National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

The Rossettis

A major exhibition devoted to the radical Rossetti generation This exhibition follows the romance and radicalism of the Rossetti generation, through and beyond the Pre-Raphaelite years: Dante Gabriel, Christina and Elizabeth (née Siddal). Visitors get to experience world-renowned works from …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 24th Sep 2023 Closing Soon
£22
Tate Britain, Pimlico

Play - Art Practice

The London based creators studio behind the recently launched Channel 4 idents have curated a group exhibition presenting the alternative, non-screen based output produced by the group. The show includes interactive, three dimensional and image-based work around the theme of …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 24th Sep 2023 Closing Soon
Free
Shoreditch

BLACK VENUS

BLACK VENUS, curated by Aindrea Emelife, examines the historical representation and shifting legacy of Black women in visual culture. This Somerset House exhibition brings together the work of over 20 Black women and non-binary artists to explore the othering, fetishisation …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 24th Sep 2023 Closing Soon
Free
Strand

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