What's on in London on Thursday 16th November 2023
Top events happening London
Whittington 600: The Man, The Myth (and The Cat)2023 is Whittington 600 and there is quite a bit more to Dick Whittington than the pantomime. 2023 is Whittington 600 and there is quite a bit more to Dick Whittington than the pantomime. Let us turn again and have …
2:00pm to 3:00pmFreeCity of London
2023 is Whittington 600 and there is quite a bit more to Dick Whittington than the pantomime. 2023 is Whittington 600 and there is quite a bit more to Dick Whittington than the pantomime. Let us turn again and have …
Steam on the ScreenDonald MacKenzie, renowned organist from the Odeon Leicester Square, presents this evening featuring scenes of yesteryear’s railways – on the big screen. Â Â Also featuring a special presentation of ‘The Flying Scotsman’ a silent/sound feature film from 1929. A …
2:00pm to 4:30pm£17.50Brentford
Donald MacKenzie, renowned organist from the Odeon Leicester Square, presents this evening featuring scenes of yesteryear’s railways – on the big screen. Â Â Also featuring a special presentation of ‘The Flying Scotsman’ a silent/sound feature film from 1929. A …
Museum Late: An eighteenth-century eveningStep back in time to learn how the Bank of England operated in the 1700s. Join a free talk by Professor Anne Murphy as she discusses her new book ‘Virtuous bankers: a day in the life of the eighteenth-century Bank …
5:00pm to 8:00pmFreeBank of England Museum, City of London
Step back in time to learn how the Bank of England operated in the 1700s. Join a free talk by Professor Anne Murphy as she discusses her new book ‘Virtuous bankers: a day in the life of the eighteenth-century Bank …
Lord Mayor of London to switch on Leadenhall Market's Christmas lights
The Lord Mayor of London will switch on Leadenhall Market’s Christmas lights at 6pm – complete with pyrotechnic firework fountains. The eight-metre tall Christmas tree will be decked with a colour changing LED light display, complementing the large baubles and …
5:15pm to 6:30pmFreeLeadenhall Market, City of London
The Lord Mayor of London will switch on Leadenhall Market’s Christmas lights at 6pm – complete with pyrotechnic firework fountains. The eight-metre tall Christmas tree will be decked with a colour changing LED light display, complementing the large baubles and …
We need to talk about toiletsWe need to move beyond the taboo and “yuck factor†surrounding public toilets to a renewed focus on their important role in promoting public health and reducing health inequality. Londoners of all ages and genders, and especially the elderly and …
6:30pm to 8:30pm£15
We need to move beyond the taboo and “yuck factor†surrounding public toilets to a renewed focus on their important role in promoting public health and reducing health inequality. Londoners of all ages and genders, and especially the elderly and …
Film Screening: Poly Styrene: I Am a ClichéThis autumn were screening Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliche, an award-winning documentary exploring the life and impact of musician Poly Styrene, the lead singer of X-Ray Spex. Musician Poly Styrene used her rebellious voice to explore identity, consumerism and …
6:45pm to 9:00pm£6.00Bethnal Green
This autumn were screening Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliche, an award-winning documentary exploring the life and impact of musician Poly Styrene, the lead singer of X-Ray Spex. Musician Poly Styrene used her rebellious voice to explore identity, consumerism and …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Soldiers of the CommonwealthExplore lesser-known stories of servicemen and women from around the Commonwealth in this free exhibition. Curated from interviews with the men and women who fought on the side of Britain during the Second World War, this temporary exhibition allows them …
Exhibition ends on Friday 17th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreePimlico
Explore lesser-known stories of servicemen and women from around the Commonwealth in this free exhibition. Curated from interviews with the men and women who fought on the side of Britain during the Second World War, this temporary exhibition allows them …
Keith Clapson - Touching the SurfaceThis exhibition brings together a substantial body of ceramic sculptures made by artist Keith Clapson between 2017 and 2023. In an act of generosity, Clapson invites viewers to touch his highly glazed, folded and voluminous ceramic sculptures. These highly tactile …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 18th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeBethlem Museum of the Mind, Beckenham
This exhibition brings together a substantial body of ceramic sculptures made by artist Keith Clapson between 2017 and 2023. In an act of generosity, Clapson invites viewers to touch his highly glazed, folded and voluminous ceramic sculptures. These highly tactile …
Indo + Caribbean: The creation of a cultureA display exploring the underrepresented history of Indian indenture in the British Caribbean. Following the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, British planters in the Caribbean devised a new scheme to source cheap labour for their plantations, recruiting workers from India …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 19th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeLondon Museum Docklands, Poplar
A display exploring the underrepresented history of Indian indenture in the British Caribbean. Following the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, British planters in the Caribbean devised a new scheme to source cheap labour for their plantations, recruiting workers from India …
Tears of GoldAn exhibtion of paintings that show hope in the face of persecution. A group of Christian women from northern Nigeria created self-portraits to process the trauma they’ve experienced because of violent attacks. The paintings contain tears of gold: a sign …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 19th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeSouthwark Cathedral, Southwark
An exhibtion of paintings that show hope in the face of persecution. A group of Christian women from northern Nigeria created self-portraits to process the trauma they’ve experienced because of violent attacks. The paintings contain tears of gold: a sign …
The Polar Silk RoadTemperatures in the Arctic are rising at three times the global average. Soon, the once permanent sea ice will have retreated enough to open up a shorter sea route though the Arctic, exposing the area to increased travel, research and …
Exhibition ends on Friday 24th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeNatural History Museum, South Kensington
Temperatures in the Arctic are rising at three times the global average. Soon, the once permanent sea ice will have retreated enough to open up a shorter sea route though the Arctic, exposing the area to increased travel, research and …
Traditional Art as Living Practice A rare exhibition of the work of artist-researchers at The Princes Foundation School of Traditional Arts. This exhibition showcases the work of current and past, postgraduate research students. While the artworks exhibited have their roots in, or are inspired by …
Exhibition ends on Friday 24th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeThe Garrison Chapel, Sloane Square
A rare exhibition of the work of artist-researchers at The Princes Foundation School of Traditional Arts. This exhibition showcases the work of current and past, postgraduate research students. While the artworks exhibited have their roots in, or are inspired by …
Engineers CreateThe exhibition is a journey through an Alladin’s cave of engineering exploration. How do engineers think about structure and form, surface and movement? The exhibition presents a physical expression of the collaborative contribution of engineers to sculpture, bridges, buildings and …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 25th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeThe Crypt Gallery, Camden
The exhibition is a journey through an Alladin’s cave of engineering exploration. How do engineers think about structure and form, surface and movement? The exhibition presents a physical expression of the collaborative contribution of engineers to sculpture, bridges, buildings and …
Crown and CoronationThe launch event of Crown and Coronation at the Tower of London before it begins its UK wide tour in 2024. Historic Royal Palaces have partnered with Luxmuralis Artist Collaboration to create an immersive sound and light installation that celebrates …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 25th Nov 2023 Closing Soon£19.50Tower of London, Tower Hill
The launch event of Crown and Coronation at the Tower of London before it begins its UK wide tour in 2024. Historic Royal Palaces have partnered with Luxmuralis Artist Collaboration to create an immersive sound and light installation that celebrates …
Re:Imagining Musicals This display celebrates the glittering world of musical theatre, exploring the evolution and craftmanship of iconic musicals, from Miss Saigon and My Fair Lady to modern classics SIX the Musical, and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. This free display showcases 100 …
Exhibition ends on Monday 27th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeVictoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, South Kensington
This display celebrates the glittering world of musical theatre, exploring the evolution and craftmanship of iconic musicals, from Miss Saigon and My Fair Lady to modern classics SIX the Musical, and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. This free display showcases 100 …
Display of Rock, Pop & Film memorabiliaAhead of being sold at auction, a collection of Rock, Pop & Film memorabilia will be shown at Bonham’s auction house. Officially for prospective buyers, viewing days are open to the public as well to have a look.
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 29th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeBonhams, Mayfair
Ahead of being sold at auction, a collection of Rock, Pop & Film memorabilia will be shown at Bonham’s auction house. Officially for prospective buyers, viewing days are open to the public as well to have a look.