What's on in London on Tuesday 8th October 2024
Top events happening London
Cruise ship to pass through Tower Bridge
A note that the cruise ship MV Hamburg will be in London for a day — and will pass through Tower Bridge in the evening. Something to look out for or photograph if in the area. The cruise ship is …
6:00pm to 6:30pmFreeTower Bridge, Southwark
A note that the cruise ship MV Hamburg will be in London for a day — and will pass through Tower Bridge in the evening. Something to look out for or photograph if in the area. The cruise ship is …
A Better Tomorrow: London Council Housing 1946-1981 LectureThaddeus Zupan?i? will suggest that Council housing was arguably the greatest gift that architects have bequeathed London, and has contributed immeasurably to not only the architectural, but also the social fabric of the capital. Despite post-war austerity, relatively generous funding …
Starts at 6:30pm£15Clerkenwell
Thaddeus Zupan?i? will suggest that Council housing was arguably the greatest gift that architects have bequeathed London, and has contributed immeasurably to not only the architectural, but also the social fabric of the capital. Despite post-war austerity, relatively generous funding …
Ada Lovelace Day Live!Ada Lovelace Day Live is back! The annual ‘science cabaret’ returns with a fantastic line-up of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), who will share their experiences, insights and expertise, inspiring and empowering the next generation of women …
7:00pm to 8:30pm£17.27Mayfair
Ada Lovelace Day Live is back! The annual ‘science cabaret’ returns with a fantastic line-up of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), who will share their experiences, insights and expertise, inspiring and empowering the next generation of women …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Root & Branch - the origins of the Probation ServiceDid you know the forerunner of the modern Probation Service was set up in the police courts of Victorian London with a donation of just five shillings? You can learn about this and much more about the foundation and development …
Exhibition ends on Tuesday 8th Oct 2024 Closing SoonFreeMuseum of Methodism and John Wesley's House, Moorgate
Did you know the forerunner of the modern Probation Service was set up in the police courts of Victorian London with a donation of just five shillings? You can learn about this and much more about the foundation and development …
Congregation, a choral installation, by Es DevlinOver the past four months, Es Devlin has been making large scale chalk and charcoal portraits of 50 Londoners who have experienced forced displacement from their homelands. The drawings will be presented as a monumental projection-mapped tiered structure within the …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 9th Oct 2024 Closing SoonFreeStrand
Over the past four months, Es Devlin has been making large scale chalk and charcoal portraits of 50 Londoners who have experienced forced displacement from their homelands. The drawings will be presented as a monumental projection-mapped tiered structure within the …
Michael Ormerod: Vanishing PointThe first exhibition on this unique photographer for almost 20 years. Michael Ormerod (1947-1991) was a British photographer with a distinctive and powerful voice, whose career was tragically cut short on August 7th 1991 in a road accident on his …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 9th Oct 2024 Closing SoonFreeSoho
The first exhibition on this unique photographer for almost 20 years. Michael Ormerod (1947-1991) was a British photographer with a distinctive and powerful voice, whose career was tragically cut short on August 7th 1991 in a road accident on his …
The Art of the GameAn exhibition of luxury chess sets. The blurb sayth: "The Art of the Games how cases not only these stunning chess sets but also includes a selection of paintings and drawings by participating artists, including Sophie Matisse – great-granddaughter of …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 12th Oct 2024 Closing SoonFreeMarylebone
An exhibition of luxury chess sets. The blurb sayth: "The Art of the Games how cases not only these stunning chess sets but also includes a selection of paintings and drawings by participating artists, including Sophie Matisse – great-granddaughter of …
20 Behind The Boosh '20' Celebrating 20 years from when The Mighty Boosh first appeared on TV with intimate unseen photographs by Dave Brown. "It’s been a while since I showed some Behind The Boosh pics to the UK fans! It’s gonna be great to …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 13th Oct 2024 Closing SoonFreeIslington
Celebrating 20 years from when The Mighty Boosh first appeared on TV with intimate unseen photographs by Dave Brown. "It’s been a while since I showed some Behind The Boosh pics to the UK fans! It’s gonna be great to …
Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520 - 1920This ambitious group show charts women’s road to being recognised as professional artists, a 400-year journey which paved the way for future generations and established what it meant to be a woman in the British art world. The exhibition covers …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 13th Oct 2024 Closing Soon£20Tate Britain, Pimlico
This ambitious group show charts women’s road to being recognised as professional artists, a 400-year journey which paved the way for future generations and established what it meant to be a woman in the British art world. The exhibition covers …
Illusion – The Inquisitive EyeThis three-day exhibition is an opportunity to see a collection of works selected exclusively from the membership of the Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers. Oh, and visit the magnificent Painters’ Hall. It includes a mix of painters, sculptors, designers, decorators and …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 16th Oct 2024 Closing SoonFreeCity of London
This three-day exhibition is an opportunity to see a collection of works selected exclusively from the membership of the Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers. Oh, and visit the magnificent Painters’ Hall. It includes a mix of painters, sculptors, designers, decorators and …
Britain's Biggest Brands 2023This display reflects trends in the British public’s shopping habits in the last year. Although the top 10 has retained its big-hitters, with Cadbury, Coca-Cola and Walkers on the podium once again, the 2023 list saw a few newcomers joining …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 19th Oct 2024 Closing Soon£10Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising, Notting Hill
This display reflects trends in the British public’s shopping habits in the last year. Although the top 10 has retained its big-hitters, with Cadbury, Coca-Cola and Walkers on the podium once again, the 2023 list saw a few newcomers joining …
HEROES: The British invasion of American comicsComic books are American as apple pie and Uncle Sam’ aren’t they? Discover how British artists and writers invaded America and made their mark on iconic superheroes and more. HEROES: The British invasion of American comics tells the story of …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 19th Oct 2024 Closing Soon£9.50Cartoon Museum, New Oxford Street
Comic books are American as apple pie and Uncle Sam’ aren’t they? Discover how British artists and writers invaded America and made their mark on iconic superheroes and more. HEROES: The British invasion of American comics tells the story of …
Memory and RemedyLondon-based multidisciplinary artist Carey Bennett depicts vivid recollections of everyday brands through the method of screen-printing. Starting her career as an illustrator, Bennett’s work is recognised for its bold colour palette and integrated typography. Drawing clients from TV, publishing, advertising, …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 19th Oct 2024 Closing Soon£10Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising, Notting Hill
London-based multidisciplinary artist Carey Bennett depicts vivid recollections of everyday brands through the method of screen-printing. Starting her career as an illustrator, Bennett’s work is recognised for its bold colour palette and integrated typography. Drawing clients from TV, publishing, advertising, …