BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Events for LONDON - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Events for LONDON X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Events for LONDON REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T173000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113133 CREATED:20250910T112315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T112350Z UID:30106694-1760608800-1765128600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:USA to UK - American immigrant artists contribution to British visual culture since 1900. DESCRIPTION:Following last year’s revealing exhibition Us: From There to Here which exhibited artworks by artists by country of birth and traced their journeys to Great Britain\, we are excited to continue the concept by curating an exhibition about the contribution of American artists who migrated to this country titled USA to UK from the Ben Uri Collection. \nThe artists include Alfred Cohen\, David Gryn\, Edward Toledano\, Howard Baer\, Jacob Epstein\, Jacqueline Morreau\, L. Michèle Franklin\, Phyllis Gorlick-King\, R. B. Kitaj and Sandra Fisher. \nWe will also be unveiling a remarkable new acquisition by George Grosz who fled the Nazi regime to find safety in New York. This new acquisition brings our collection of his WW2 works to 3 which is the strongest body of work by Grosz in all UK Museums. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/usa-to-uk-american-immigrant-artists-contribution-to-british-visual-culture-since-1900/2025-10-16/ LOCATION:Ben Uri Gallery 108a Boundary Road NW8 0RH London\, 108A Boundary Road\, St John’s Wood\, London NW8 ORH\, Central London\, NW8 0RH CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibitions,Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Epstein.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Uri Gallery":MAILTO:admin@benuri.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113133 CREATED:20251117T042328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T042328Z UID:30111764-1761904800-1768582800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:'Breathing' with 'Breaths - Air Bladders' DESCRIPTION:Filomena Borecká’s captivating artwork Breaths – Air Bladders invites visitors to experience the shared act of breathing and reflect on our interconnection with the living world. \nSparked by the global awareness of breath during the COVID-19 pandemic\, and blending art\, science and sensorial experience\, the exhibition curated by Judith Rainhorn and Charles-Antoine Wanecq explores the cultural\, social\, and scientific histories of respiration from the 18th century to today. Drawing on the outcomes of two interdisciplinary workshops\, it brings together perspectives from historians\, scientists\, artists\, and healthcare professionals. Central to the exhibition is Borecká’s participatory sculpture Breaths – Air Bladders\,which transforms a fundamental act of life into a sensorial\, collective\, and thought-provoking experience. \nFilomena Borecká is an artist and researcher\, PhD (University Paris 1 Panthéon–Sorbonne\, 2023)\, and graduate of the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris (2004)\, with an exchange at MFA Hunter College in New York. She works primarily in France but has also created in Prague and New York\, with each place leaving its imprint on her practice\, which unfolds in three parallel and interrelated threads: performance\, (sound) sculpture\, and drawing. Her drawings\, reminiscent of seismographs\, engage in a dialogue with their environment. Recent exhibitions include Maison française d’Oxford\, National Gallery Prague\, CACLB Luxembourg\, Círculo de Bellas Artes Madrid\, and Queens College Art Center New York. Borecká collaborates with the Chair in Health in Human and Social Sciences and with the ACTE Institute at Sorbonne University Paris 1. \nBreaths – Air Bladders\nFor several years\, Filomena Borecká has created artworks that invite connection and reflection on what sustains life: the invisible air. Breaths – Air Bladders\, co-created with set designer Bruno Dubois\, comes alive in the presence of viewers as air-filled forms expand and contract. The work draws on a childhood memory from Christmas Eve: while preparing carp\, Borecká recalls seeing two irregular air bladders — organs that help the fish float and\, in a child’s imagination\, embody its “soul.” This memory anchors an artwork that explores breath as both literal and metaphorical\, a vital rhythm binding us to each other and to the living world we share. \n\nEXHIBITION OPENING\nFriday 31 October 2025\, 6 – 7.30 pm  \nFree entry\, REGISTER NOW\nJoint Private View with Silent Systems: Breathing Devices\nEXHIBITION DATES: 31 October 2025 – 16 January 2026\nVENUE\nBouda Gallery\, Czech Centre London\n132 Palace Gardens Terrace\, London W8 4RT\nOPENING HOURS:\nTue – Fri 10am – 5pm\n\nImage: ‘Breaths – Air Bladders’\, Filomena Borecká\, photo Bruno Dubois URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/breathing-with-breaths-air-bladders/ LOCATION:Bouda Gallery\, 132 Palace Gardens Terrace\, London\, W8 4RT CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-14-at-16.55.35.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T190000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113133 CREATED:20250925T153952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T153952Z UID:30108203-1762365600-1765134000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Paolo Battistutta - Transits DESCRIPTION:Transits as passages\, metamorphoses\, transformations: the title of Paolo Battistutta’s exhibition at Cris Contini Contemporary gallery in Notting Hill\, encapsulates both our present and the essence of his practice\, naming the constant shift between figuration – faces\, portraits\, human presence – and the abstract–informal field – the celebrated tondos and beyond. Timed with Frieze London the exhibition enters the wider conversation animating the city’s contemporary art scene that week \nOn large canvases\, Battistutta stages a visceral confrontation with painting: matter and thought\, gesture and figure push the image beyond its boundaries. Paint becomes psyche—emotion before figure—driven by an informal\, impulsive energy. His monumental visages\, cut through by vivid chromatic fields\, open a journey into interiority: less “beautiful” portraits than raw mirrors of vulnerability\, where deformation sharpens insight. \nThe other pole of his work unfolds in the tondos: dynamic\, layered masses radiating a primordial energy—arenas of impulses\, events and tensions—where the circular form offers unity alongside maximum compositional freedom. Here the ego recedes\, form fractures\, and an almost iconoclastic impulse advances; painting becomes a transit of body and soul. \nThe exhibition—produced by Cris Contini Contemporary\, coordinated by Sandra Sanson\, and accompanied by a catalogue published by Grafica Antiga—features critical texts by Lorena Gava\, Pasquale Lettieri\, Cristian Contini\, and Fulvio Granocchia. \n  \nPaolo Battistutta – Transits \nCris Contini Contemporary\, Notting Hill\, London\n14 October – 15 November 2025 \nVernissage: 14 October at 6PM URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/paolo-battistutta-transits/2025-11-05/ LOCATION:Cris Contini Contemporary\, 1 Lonsdale road\, London\, W11 2BY CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Invite-Vernissage-14.10.2025-Paolo-Battistutta-Londra-Cris-Contini-Contemporary_page-0001.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cris Contini Contemporary":MAILTO:info@criscontinicontemporary.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T180000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113133 CREATED:20260226T014341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T163833Z UID:30119097-1763110800-1773597600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Discover the rise and fall of Pompeii like never before. The immersive exhibition\, The Last Days of Pompeii\, takes you on a multi-sensory journey into the heart of the Roman city\, brought to life through spectacular video projections\, evocative soundscapes\, and interactive installations. Stroll its bustling streets\, witness gladiator battles\, and experience the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in a stunning digital recreation of history. Get your tickets now for The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition in London – must end 15 March 2026! URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-last-days-of-pompeii-the-immersive-exhibition/ LOCATION:Immerse LDN\, Excel London Waterfront\, Immerse LDN\, Excel London Waterfront\, Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gateway\, London\, E16 1FR CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/8ebdff33-e66c-433b-a0db-28b2a5ee7a14.png ORGANIZER;CN="FKP Scorpio Entertainment":MAILTO:exhibition@fkpscorpio.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251116T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113133 CREATED:20250421T123910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T124255Z UID:30092043-1763287200-1765123200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Noisy World - Exhibition DESCRIPTION:With simple line drawings of ordinary objects and mundane moments\, Perfect outlines an alternative vision to the competitive pursuit of perfectionism in modern society. \nAs though retrieved from a surreal flower press\, people\, plants and vessels are presented flattened and slightly out of shape; multiple minimalist selves cross architectural and art historical references; impressions of unrelated scenes captured on paper. \nWith each drawing a gentle act of rebellion\, against colour theory and perspective\, against hierarchies between foreground and background\, humans and things\, Noisy World celebrates the humane and humorous aspects of everyday life. \nGallery opening hours:\nSaturdays 10 am – 4 pm\nSundays 12 noon – 4 pm URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/noisy-world/2025-11-16/ LOCATION:The Stone Space\, 6 Church Lane\, Leytonstone\, London\, E11 1HG CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Secure-environment.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="factor-m":MAILTO:info@factor-m.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251224T173000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113133 CREATED:20251117T132700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T071803Z UID:30112136-1763722800-1766597400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Meet Santa & Capture Magical Memories at Fujifilm's Christmas Grotto DESCRIPTION:Step into the enchanting Santa’s Grotto\, filled with fun photo setups and DIY Christmas craft workshops for the whole family\, including a meet and greet with Santa\n\nFujifilm’s Santa’s Grotto photo experience is returning to the FUJIFILM House of Photography in Long Acre\, London\, this Christmas. An interactive\, joyous adventure for the whole family\, guests will be transported to the heart of the ‘North Pole’ where they can meet Santa\, before enjoying different craft workshops\, Christmas-themed activities and festive photo opportunities. The experience will be held on the first floor of the FUJIFILM House of Photography in Covent Garden. It will be open from 14th November until 24th December\, giving guests of all ages ample opportunity to immerse themselves in the magical wonderland and its many delightful photo moments.\n\nThe FUJIFILM Christmas Grotto includes:\n• A post-box portal door that transports guests to Santa’s Grotto in the heart of the North Pole\n• A meet-and-greet with Santa\, who will hand out gifts to children\n• The Clock-In In Clock where ‘elves’ can clock in for their shifts at the North Pole\n• The ‘Santa Nav’ navigation station\, where children can help plot Santa’s route across the globe with interactive sounds\, dials and buttons\n• A Santa suit-up station to step into Santa’s oversized coat\, hat and boots before posing in front of magical mirrors that ’transform‘ children into Santa\n• A giant Rudolph with a mirrored red nose for families to capture selfies that merge their reflection with Rudolph\n• A craft station for children to create their own festive cards\n\nEach session allows adequate time for guests to take their best festive pictures\, with Fujifilm’s cheerful elves and expert photographers on hand to help capture all the best angles.\n\nTheo Georghiades\, General Manager – Imaging Solutions\, FUJIFILM UK commented\, “Capturing lasting memories through photography is so important at Christmas\, whether sharing a meal with the extended family or when the kids meet Santa for the first time. As the go-to brand for picture-taking and making\, we’re thrilled to be bringing our Santa’s Grotto back to London and expanding to Birmingham. We hope our guests of all ages have a wonderful time getting creative this Christmas\, as they interact with all the different activities.”\n\nGuests are encouraged to capture their Santa’s Grotto experience through Fujifilm’s extensive range of photo solutions. They can browse the Instax range of instant cameras and photo printers\, create professional printed gifts for loved ones\, and use the convenient print kiosks dotted throughout the experience to bring their favourite memories to life. They can also try out Fujifilm’s award-winning X-Series and GFX System digital cameras.\n\nChild tickets to Santa’s Grotto start from £30 for a 30-minute session\, and include complimentary entry for up to two accompanying adults. Additional children can be added to a session by selecting via the drop-down menu at the point of booking. Families can secure a timed slot via the website\, which includes 3 minutes with Santa\, a gift from Santa and access to the elf workshop and Christmas activation.\n\nHire Santarinas for Christmas Family Activities in London URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/meet-santa-and-capture-magical-memories-at-fujifilms-house-of-photography-christmas-grotto/ LOCATION:FUJIFILM House of Photography\, 8\, 9 Long Acre\, London\, WC2E 9LH CATEGORIES:Christmas Events,Family Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-13.00.56-e1763385965804.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251219T223000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113133 CREATED:20250523T132213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T132213Z UID:30095272-1763755200-1766183400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Fridays at Backyard DESCRIPTION:Fridays at Backyard at Backyard Comedy Club in Bethnal Green is one of the best comedy nights in London. \nEach week\, an impressive line-up of top comedians from the UK and beyond perform\, offering a mix of seasoned professionals and rising stars. This ensures a diverse range of comedic styles to suit every taste. Our intimate\, custom-built comedy setting guarantees an unforgettable experience. \nPerfect for groups\, dates\, or solo outings\, our warm and inviting venue offers an extensive selection of beers\, wines\, cocktails\, alcohol-free drinks\, and delicious Pizza’s and snacks. Arrive early for pre-show entertainment\, and stay afterwards to mingle and soak up the lively atmosphere. \nBackyard Comedy Club is dedicated to providing a memorable night filled with laughter\, great food\, and fantastic company. \nAs Russell Howard puts it\, “The Backyard in Bethnal Green… if there’s a better comedy club in the world\, I don’t know where it is. It’s amazing.” Dave Chappelle agrees: “This club is dope.” \nFor an unforgettable comedy experience\, make Backyard Comedy Club your go-to destination every Friday night! URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/fridays-at-backyard-20/ LOCATION:Backyard Comedy Club\, 231 Cambridge Heath Rd\, Bethnal Green\, E2 0EL\, Backyard Comedy Club\, 231 Cambridge Heath Rd\, Bethnal Green\, London\, E2 0EL CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Comedy,Community Events,Entertainment,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/8941f2d7-4ea8-4b36-920f-41fa6d85f898-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Backyard Comedy Club":MAILTO:info@BackyardComedyClub.co.uk GEO:51.525396;-0.0553149 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Backyard Comedy Club 231 Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0EL Backyard Comedy Club 231 Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green London E2 0EL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Backyard Comedy Club\, 231 Cambridge Heath Rd\, Bethnal Green:geo:-0.0553149,51.525396 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T180000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113133 CREATED:20251025T102752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T102752Z UID:30110153-1763805600-1768240800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Saatchi Gallery: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants II - Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Standing on the Shoulders of Giants II – A Unique Dialogue Between Past and Present at Saatchi Gallery\, London\n\nPresented in collaboration with the Victoria & Albert Museum\, this exhibition brings together ten contemporary Dutch female artists\, each responding to a historical artwork by a female artist from the Paintings & Drawings Cabinet of the V&A. The result is a bold and compelling conversation between past and present; a celebration of artistic legacy\, reinterpretation\, and connection across time. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/saatchi-gallery-standing-on-the-shoulders-of-giants-ii-exhibition/ LOCATION:Saatchi Gallery Kings\, Saatchi Gallery Art Museum Kings Duke of York's HQ King's Rd\, London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibitions,Free Events,Sculpture,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PRESS-RELEASE-SOTSOG-II-OCT25-e1761388045344.jpeg GEO:51.4906972;-0.1587165 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Saatchi Gallery Kings Saatchi Gallery Art Museum Kings Duke of York's HQ King's Rd London United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Saatchi Gallery Art Museum Kings Duke of York's HQ King's Rd:geo:-0.1587165,51.4906972 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113133 CREATED:20250916T161839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T161839Z UID:30107317-1764144000-1766941200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Chelsea Winter Village and Illuminations DESCRIPTION:This winter\, Royal Hospital Chelsea becomes home to an immersive festive experience\, bringing a seasonal celebration to the heart of one of London’s most iconic heritage settings. \nBegin with Chelsea Winter Illuminations\, a journey through an extended 1.5km light trail filled with large-scale art\, interactive installations and imaginative soundscapes. \nThen continue the festivities at Chelsea Winter Village\, a free-to-enter hub featuring a Christmas market\, mulled wine & festive bars\, workshops\, bandstand with live performances and traditional fairground rides. Discover a new\, cosier alternative to London’s Christmas calendar. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/chelsea-winter-village-and-illuminations/ LOCATION:Royal Hospital Chelsea\, Royal Hospital Chelsea\, Royal Hospital Road\, London\, SW34SR CATEGORIES:Christmas Shopping,Crafts,Family Activities,Festivals,History,Museums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/dji_0017d-1-1-2200x1484-1-e1758039499820.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Hospital Chelsea":MAILTO:elysia.hendricks@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208 DTSTAMP:20260411T113133 CREATED:20251014T163351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T163351Z UID:30110083-1764201600-1765151999@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Winter Open Studios 2025 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the festive season at Cockpit Winter Open Studios\, an exceptional showcase of craft and making\, and your chance to meet and shop direct from over 175 of London’s finest artist-makers across two weekends in November and December (27-30 November in Bloomsbury and 5-7 December in Deptford). \nThis annual shopping event is the only time Cockpit Studios – an award-winning charity – opens its doors to the public\, offering an exclusive opportunity to meet makers in their studios\, shop local\, and enjoy festive community cheer while supporting independent businesses with your holiday gifting. \nFrom jewellery and ceramics to homewares\, fashion accessories\, and more\, discover an extraordinary world of making and delight your loved ones with unique handmade gifts that will truly be treasured.  \nCamden residents get half-price admission in Bloomsbury. \nLewisham residents get half-price admission in Deptford. \n  \nCockpit Bloomsbury: Friday 28 November to Sunday 30 November\, 12-6 pm \nCockpit Deptford: Friday 5 December\, 5-9 pm; Saturday 6 December to Sunday 7 December\, 12-6 pm  URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/winter-open-studios-2025/ LOCATION:Cockpit Bloomsbury\, Cockpit Yard\, Northington St\,\, London\, WC1N 2NP CATEGORIES:Christmas Shopping,Crafts,Design,Events in London,Family Activities,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Sarah-Herriot_MG_1649-e1760459622736.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113133 CREATED:20251117T042330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T040656Z UID:30111410-1764237600-1768068000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Jens Hesse - Glitch & Glamour: Perfectly Imperfect DESCRIPTION:Cris Contini Contemporary London concludes a successful year with a solo exhibition by German artist Jens Hesse\, Glitch & Glamour: Perfectly Imperfect. The show celebrates Hesse’s distinctive painterly language\, where the precision of digital aesthetics meets the sensual imperfection of tactile surfaces. His works unfold in the space between these poles\, translating the technical errors of our media-saturated era into gestures of painterly intimacy. A former fashion designer\, Hesse approaches painting as both fabric and image. The surface — sometimes corduroy\, sometimes bouclé — is never neutral; it recalls texture\, touch\, and wear. These tactile foundations become the site where the “glitch” appears: not as a mistake\, but as a revelation. What the screen hides behind its promise of seamless perfection\, Hesse reveals through brushstrokes\, layering\, and distortion.\nHis portraits and figurative scenes seem at once familiar and disturbed. Pixels bleed into brush marks; compression lines cut across faces; digital interference coexists with the softness of oil and textile fibers. These works do not imitate technology — they expose its fragility. By transforming visual defects into painterly language\, Hesse reclaims the human presence within the technological gaze.\nThe exhibition’s title\, Glitch & Glamour\, evokes this duality. “Glamour” — the polished image\, the seductive surface — meets “glitch”\, the breakdown that disrupts illusion. Hesse situates beauty within the fault line between these states. In doing so\, he reminds us that imperfection is not the opposite of glamour but its hidden core: the shimmer that occurs precisely when control falters.\nIn an age obsessed with clarity\, correction\, and resolution\, Hesse’s paintings invite us to dwell in ambiguity. They ask us to look again — not for perfection\, but for presence. Within the glitch\, we find the trace of the hand\, the residue of the body\, the persistence of the real. Perfectly imperfect. \n  \nTitle: Jens Hesse – Glitch & Glamour: Perfectly Imperfect\nVenue: Cris Contini Contemporary\, 1 Lonsdale Road W11 2BY\, Notting Hill\, London\nDates: 27 November – 10 January 2026 \nClosure for the Christmas holidays: from 21st December 2025 until 5th January 2026 URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/jens-hesse-glitch-glamour-perfectly-imperfect/ LOCATION:Cris Contini Contemporary\, 1 Lonsdale road\, London\, W11 2BY CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Christmas Events,Events in London,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Invito-vernissage_page-0001.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cris Contini Contemporary":MAILTO:info@criscontinicontemporary.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251221T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113133 CREATED:20251030T135356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T135356Z UID:30110584-1764244800-1766332800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Mathematical Mirrors — great art reimagined in a mathematical landscape DESCRIPTION:Using major works of historical art as a metaphorical prism\, Justin Mullins creates photographs which explore the cultural\, intellectual and emotional role of mathematics in human life. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/mathematical-mirrors-great-art-reimagined-in-a-mathematical-landscape/ LOCATION:Lauderdale House\, Waterlow Park\, Highgate Hill\, London\, N65HG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Arts,Free Events,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Lamentation-over-the-death--e1761832420423.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lauderdale House":MAILTO:enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk GEO:51.5686405;-0.1449617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lauderdale House Waterlow Park Highgate Hill London N65HG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Waterlow Park\, Highgate Hill:geo:-0.1449617,51.5686405 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T223000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113133 CREATED:20251118T070414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T070637Z UID:30112137-1764351000-1765319400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Beats & Boroughs: Future Sounds Event & Open Mic Night - Nov 28th DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what the next wave of East London’s music and youth creativity sounds like? On 28th November\, join us at the Boathouse Studios\, Barking \nfor Future Sounds\, an evening that starts with purpose and finishes with performance. \n  \nWe’ll open with a panel and networking session (5:30 pm–7:30 pm) designed for local organisations to connect\, share ideas\, and learn practical ways to support and amplify youth voice. Expect honest conversation from panellists who have worked with young people in the community\, as well as young people sharing their views and experiences. Expect actionable insight and a chance to meet peers who are building opportunities for young people across the borough. \n  \nFrom 7:30 pm–10:30 pm\, the evening becomes a celebration: an open mic session showcasing live music\, poetry\, spoken word and emerging local talent. It’s a warm\, safe\, supportive space to discover new voices and cheer on artists who are shaping our community’s sound. Whether you’re coming to learn\, network\, or simply soak up the music\, your presence helps lift up local talent. \n  \nWant to join us or perform? Please register to attend here: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beats-boroughs-future-sounds-youth-music-community-tickets-1896033279579?aff=oddtdtcreator \n  \nIf you’re an artist hoping to perform\, sign up here: \nhttps://forms.office.com/e/NivKSZA8hr URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/beats-boroughs-future-sounds-event-open-mic-night-nov-28th/ LOCATION:The Boathouse Studios\, Malthouse\, 62-76 Abbey Road\, Barking\, IG11 7BT CATEGORIES:Charity Events,Community Events,Events in London,Free Events,Gigs,Literature,Live Music,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/TC-X-Boathouse-BB-Event-Poster-Future-Sounds-2160-x-1080-px-5-e1763449392200.png ORGANIZER;CN="True Cadence":MAILTO:info@truecadence.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251201T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T193000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113135 CREATED:20241219T095708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T121955Z UID:30086872-1764601200-1765135800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:The Overcoat DESCRIPTION:In the snowy streets of a festive town\, Akaki is a humble clerk who resists change\, clinging to his small routines and simple pleasures. He’s perfectly happy with his old coat\, despite its many patches\, but as Christmas approaches\, the coat has become too worn to keep him warm. When a tailor declares\, “There’s nothing left to stitch\,” Akaki must buy a new coat—a decision that will change his life. With the first snowfall\, Akaki’s new coat brings both joy and unexpected challenges\, leading him on an unforgettable journey. Through enchanting shadow puppetry and an original score\, The Overcoat becomes a visual treat for audiences\, capturing the warmth of the season and reminding us of the simple power of kindness. \nTold through a mixture of clowning\, shadow puppetry and storytelling this is a treat for all ages. \nWhat people are saying about The Overcoat. \nA visual delight…stunning.\nThe Arts blog \nThe two performers are excellent\, as is the storytelling….Beautifully imagined.\nEverything Theatre \nSo much fun! 10/10 definitely recommend\nAudience Review \nGreat story\, wonderful props and stunning imagery. The actors brought such joy to the piece. Could not fault it. We walked away with a collective glow in our hearts\nAudience Review URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-overcoat-2/2025-12-01/ CATEGORIES:Christmas Events,London Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Early-reviews--e1742559527395.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208 DTSTAMP:20260411T113135 CREATED:20251113T184448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T184448Z UID:30111329-1764720000-1765151999@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:LOAM Ceramics Popup: Shop Handmade Gifts from East London Makers DESCRIPTION:London\, 3-7 December 2025 – This December\, LOAM\, an independent East London ceramics collective\, invites you to shop beautiful\, handcrafted ceramics at their festive five-day popup at 198 Hackney Road\, E2 7QL. \nFeaturing work from 16+ local ceramicists\, the popup is packed with one-of-a-kind pieces – from sculptural vessels and vases to mugs\, bowls\, and tableware – all made by hand in East London studios. It’s the perfect place to find unique Christmas gifts that celebrate creativity\, craft\, and community. \nAlongside shopping\, visitors can take part in a make-your-own ceramics workshop\, offering the chance to get hands-on with clay and create something personal to take home. \nWith late-night opening\, a relaxed atmosphere\, and card payments accepted\, LOAM makes it easy to shop small and support independent makers this festive season. \nOpening Times: \nWeds 3rd Dec – 11am–9pm \nThu 4th – 11am–5pm \nFri 5th – 11am–8pm \nSat 6th – 10am–6pm \nSun 7th – 9am–4pm \n  \nFollow @LOAM_popup on Instagram for updates\, exhibitor features\, and workshop details. \n  \nTransport links: \n\nNearest stations: Hoxton Overground (5 mins walk)\, Cambridge Heath (15 min walk)\, and Shoreditch High Street (15 min walk)\nBuses: 55\, 26\, 48\, and 388 all stop nearby\n\n  \nContact:  \nEmail: loampopup@gmail.com \nFeatured makers: \n\n\n\nAmy Wilson Pottery  \nCeramics by Sunny \nClare Spindler Ceramics \nE Dumitru Ceramics \nHannah Stacey Ceramics \nHR Ceramics\nJuliette Makes \nlazy muck  \nLeanne Benson \nLeo Minnion Pottery \nLupe Núñez-Fernández \nMilo Gibson\nScree Ceramics \nStephanie Flooks Ceramics \nstudio Perring \nWe Are Clay\n\n\n\n  URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/loam-ceramics-popup-shop-handmade-gifts-from-east-london-makers/ LOCATION:198 Hackney Road\, 198 Hackney Road\, London\, E2 7QL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Christmas Shopping,Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Poster-colour-e1763059472985.png ORGANIZER;CN="LOAM popup":MAILTO:hanstacey1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260116T173000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113135 CREATED:20251127T164222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T164222Z UID:30112237-1764756000-1768584600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Ben Uri 110 Years - From Local to Global DESCRIPTION:Over the past 110 years\, Ben Uri has evolved into a pioneering research centre and museum dedicated to celebrating\, researching\, and recording the diverse Jewish\, refugee\, and wider immigrant contribution to British visual culture since 1900. This exhibition presents key works from Ben Uri’s collection\, from its local physical beginnings to its worldwide digital museum. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/ben-uri-110-years-from-local-to-global/2025-12-03/ LOCATION:Ben Uri Gallery 108a Boundary Road NW8 0RH London\, 108A Boundary Road\, St John’s Wood\, London NW8 ORH\, Central London\, NW8 0RH CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ben-Enwonwu_The-Dancer_Maiden-Spirit_1962_2-e1764261731628.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Uri Gallery":MAILTO:admin@benuri.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113135 CREATED:20250916T160106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T160106Z UID:30107400-1764759600-1765130400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Jeremy Jeffs – Lives We Cannot Live DESCRIPTION:Documentary film maker and photographer Jeremy Jeffs spent three years photographing and interviewing people with ME in their homes. Lives We Cannot Live reveals the hidden reality of living with the condition. \nCurated by Sebah Chaudhry and supported by the ME Association\, the exhibition sets out to bring visibility to a hidden and neglected community and encompasses environmental portraits\, collaged with diary notes and personal memories of before being ill\, selected from more than 50 cases. \nDiagnosed with ME as a teenager\, Jeffs shares the lived experiences of his sitters and captures an intimate side of life rarely witnessed even by close friends. Hidden symptoms mixed with a general lack of awareness make this a doubly invisible and isolating disease. \n“I started this project out of frustration and anger because in the almost four decades since my diagnosis nothing has really changed. We still don’t know much about ME\, there’s still a lack of proper funding for research\, no clear treatment\, and worse\, there’s still widespread misunderstanding about the illness\, even among some healthcare professionals.” \nAround 400\,000 people in the UK have this debilitating and as yet incurable illness. Symptoms include profound fatigue\, sleep disturbance\, post-exertional malaise\, cognitive difficulties and a range of other symptoms like pain\, headaches\, nausea and intolerance to lights and noise. \nLives We Cannot Live is the first large scale project to focus on ME and precedes the publication of a photo book with Fistful of Books later this year. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/jeremy-jeffs-lives-we-cannot-live/2025-12-03/ LOCATION:oxo gallery\, gallery@oxo\, Oxo Tower Wharf\, Bargehouse Street\, South Bank\, London\, SE1 9PH CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Health Education,Photography,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/LivesWeCannotLive_01_jeremy-Jeffs-e1758038458999.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251213 DTSTAMP:20260411T113135 CREATED:20251209T141705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T141705Z UID:30112365-1764979200-1765583999@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:AN ITALIAN VISION - BODIES AND LANDSCAPES DESCRIPTION:AN ITALIAN VISION – BODIES AND LANDSCAPES\nA solo exhibition by Giulio Fabbri & Piero Gianfranceschi\nDecember 06 – 12\, 2025\nELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space\, London \nITSLIQUID Group\, in collaboration with YMX Arts\, is pleased to present An Italian Vision – Bodies and Landscapes\, a dual solo exhibition featuring Italian artists Giulio Fabbri and Piero Gianfranceschi\, curated by Luca Curci and coordinated by Amaride Ferrante. The show will be held in London from December 06 to December 12\, 2025\, at ELEMENTS Art Space. \nThe exhibition brings together two complementary voices of contemporary painting in a dialogue between body and landscape\, identity and memory\, offering a captivating encounter between the vibrant exploration of the human figure and the serene interpretation of the natural world. Both artists\, trained as architects yet guided by very different expressive sensibilities\, reinterpret reality through a deeply personal and poetic lens. The fragmented\, ironic vitality of Fabbri’s bodies meets the suspended\, contemplative serenity of Gianfranceschi’s landscapes\, revealing a shared Italian sensibility capable of blending structure and imagination\, light and matter\, reality and dream. \nThe title “An Italian Vision – Bodies and Landscapes” embraces this dual movement: on one side\, the body as a field of tension and metamorphosis; on the other\, the landscape as a space of the soul and a refuge for the gaze. \nItalian Musicians URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/an-italian-vision-bodies-and-landscapes/ LOCATION:ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space\, 253 Hoxton Street\, N1 5LG\, London\, UK\, london\, // CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/italian-vision-25_003.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ITSLIQUID Group":MAILTO:alexandrar.itsliquid@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113135 CREATED:20251128T083456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T083456Z UID:30112195-1765018800-1765126800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:E8 Art and Craft Trail DESCRIPTION:Nearly 40 local artists and makers are once again gearing up for a fabulous art trail over the weekend of 6-7 December. There will be over 30 different E8 addresses to visit including homes\, studios\, pubs and cafes – all within a reasonable walk of each other and all to be found on the handy downloadable map. There will also be plenty of pieces large and small available to buy – handy for present buying season. \nThere is a wide range of work on show and for sale including traditional and contemporary paintings\, prints\, illustrations and drawings\, as well as ceramics\, glass and sculptures. There will also be jewellery\, textiles\, mixed media art and photography to look at and buy. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/e8-art-and-craft-trail-2/2025-12-06/ LOCATION:Over 30 E8 locations CATEGORIES:Crafts,Events in London,Photography,Sculpture,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/General-art-and-poster.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T030000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113135 CREATED:20251117T042331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T042331Z UID:30111408-1765054800-1765076400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Oh My God! It's The Church & Friends Christmas Party DESCRIPTION:Oh My God! It’s The Church’s Christmas Party (with friends)\nBrixton Jamm | Friday 6th December 2025\nLondon’s beloved party collective Oh My God! It’s The Church throw their annual Christmas shindig at Brixton Jamm\, bringing together some of the capital’s finest selectors for an end-of-year disco\, funk and soul extravaganza. \nAfter another year of packed dancefloors and unforgettable nights\, The Church are gathering their musical family for a proper Christmas celebration. Expect wall-to-wall funk\, disco\, soul and everything in between as they take over Brixton Jamm for one special December night. \nTHE LINEUP\nOh My God! It’s The Church lead proceedings\, delivering their trademark blend of uplifting grooves and feel-good anthems that’s made them one of London’s most loved party brands. \nJoining them: \nArt of Tone – Selector and curator known for impeccable taste across funk\, soul and rare groove \nSam Redmore – Disco devotee bringing the heat with classic and contemporary floor-fillers \nShakira Love DJ – Infectious energy and expertly crafted sets spanning soul\, funk and boogie \nEmma – Deep crate-digger with serious knowledge of the funk and soul canon \nSir Funk – Does exactly what it says on the tin \nGoodgroove – Trusted hands behind the decks\, guaranteed to keep the dancefloor moving \nEVENT DETAILS\nDate: Friday 6th December 2025\nVenue: Brixton Jamm\, 261 Brixton Road\, London SW9 6LH\nTime: 10pm – Late\nTickets: Available now via [ticket link]\nAge: 18+ \nThis is the Christmas party for anyone who believes December should be spent dancing\, not standing around making small talk. No tinsel. No novelty jumpers. Just proper music\, proper vibes\, and a room full of people who know how to move. \nABOUT OH MY GOD! IT’S THE CHURCH\nOh My God! It’s The Church have built a loyal following across London’s disco\, funk and soul scene through consistently brilliant parties that prioritize music\, atmosphere and good times above everything else. Their Christmas parties have become an annual highlight for anyone who wants to see the year out properly. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/oh-my-god-its-the-church-friends-christmas-party/ LOCATION:brixton jamm\, 261 Brixton Road\, London\, Sw9\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Live Music,Music,Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Shindig-FnS-Get-Down-1350px-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="funk and soul club":MAILTO:mel@freqmusic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208 DTSTAMP:20260411T113135 CREATED:20251117T043902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T043902Z UID:30111649-1765065600-1765151999@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:The Snow Queen - A Woodland Adventure DESCRIPTION:It’s Christmas Eve in Bluebell Wood\, and excitement is in the air.\nGerda\, the littlest mouse\, is hosting a cosy sleepover with her best friend Kai — and you’re invited. But something’s not quite right… \nA sudden chill sweeps through the trees. The mysterious Snow Queen has cast an unhappiness spell over the forest\, and suddenly Kai vanishes in a flurry of snow. Gerda must set off on a daring adventure to bring him home. \nCan she break the spell and save Bluebell Wood in time for Christmas? She’ll need courage\, kindness… and your help! \nBursting with original songs you can sing along to\, enchanting puppetry\, lively dance\, and wintery surprises\, The Snow Queen: A Woodland Adventureis a heartwarming retelling of a classic tale filled with friendship\, bravery\, and the magic of helping others. \nFrom award-winning artistic director Nancy Hirst (co-creator of the cult children’s Saves Christmas theatre series)\, with enchanting design by Laura McEwen (Well Done Mummy Penguin\, the Albany’s 2024 festive show; The Princess and the Pea\, Unicorn Theatre)\, and original music by Eamonn O’Dwyer (The Lion Inside\, Southbank Centre)\, this glittering new production is the perfect festive treat for young theatre-goers and their families. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-snow-queen-a-woodland-adventure/2025-12-07/ CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Family Activities,London Musicals,London Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IconTheatre_TSQAWT_LaunchSizes_1x1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Albany":MAILTO:ticketing@thealbany.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T100000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113135 CREATED:20251030T132155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T132155Z UID:30110592-1765098000-1765101600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa at Heidi Cafe DESCRIPTION:Step into the festive spirit with Breakfast with Santa\, hosted by Heidi Bakery at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. \nEach guest will enjoy a delicious continental breakfast\, refreshing juices\, and a lovingly prepared handmade tea or coffee by the friendly baristas (including babyccinos for the little ones too). \nTickets are £17.50 per person for everyone over 12 months old. Every adult and child attending will need their own ticket\, for example\, a family of two adults and two children will need to purchase four tickets total. \nThe event lasts 1 hour\, and Santa usually pops in about 30 minutes in\, once everyone’s settled and breakfast has been served. He’ll visit each table to chat with families\, pose for photos\, and hand out a small\, wrapped gift to every child aged 12 and under. \nWe can’t wait to welcome you for this joyful\, memory-making morning! URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/breakfast-with-santa-at-heidi-cafe/2025-12-07/ LOCATION:Royal Hospital Chelsea\, Royal Hospital Chelsea\, Royal Hospital Road\, London\, SW34SR CATEGORIES:Children,Christmas Events,Christmas Shopping,Family Activities,Food & Drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/dsc_8308-1-scaled-1-e1761830483903.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Hospital Chelsea":MAILTO:elysia.hendricks@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T173000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113135 CREATED:20250929T104638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T104638Z UID:30108227-1765101600-1765128600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Santa’s Grotto @ Lauderdale House DESCRIPTION:Every year a magical Christmas grotto springs up in Lauderdale House as the man himself (Father Christmas\, Santa Claus\, Père Noël\, Saint Nick) pays us a special seasonal visit. Children of all ages are welcome to meet him! \nSanta is very eager to see all of the good children this year! Enjoy free winter colouring-in pages (with coloured pencils to borrow) as you wait for Santa. When it’s your turn\, you’ll be taken into our Long Gallery\, transformed into a winter grotto with festive decorations\, where you will meet Ken the Elf. Ken the Elf will accompany you to see Santa\, nestled away in his cosy room\, who will have a chat with each child before sending them off with a present. \n‘One of London’s top five Santas’ (Time Out) \n  \nBooking Information \nSelect a half-hour slot. Within your booked time slot\, children will take it in turns to meet Father Christmas with the adults accompanying them. \n£12.50 per child\, parents go free. \n(Please note that all tickets\, including tickets purchased on the door\, are subject to a £1 booking fee.) \nAs Father Christmas has a gift for each child\, you will need to book for babies as well as children. \n  \nMusic for London provides Christmas Entertainment for Children’s Parties & events in London URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/santas-grotto-lauderdale-house/2025-12-07/ LOCATION:Lauderdale House\, Waterlow Park\, Highgate Hill\, London\, N65HG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Children,Christmas Events,Community Events,Family Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/John-Field-as-Santa-and-Ken-as-Head-Elf-10-dec-2022-By-K-Ives-all-permissions-given-5-e1759142711330.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lauderdale House":MAILTO:enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk GEO:51.5686405;-0.1449617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lauderdale House Waterlow Park Highgate Hill London N65HG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Waterlow Park\, Highgate Hill:geo:-0.1449617,51.5686405 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113135 CREATED:20251016T153626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T153626Z UID:30110101-1765101600-1765130400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Father Christmas in the historic library DESCRIPTION:Father Christmas is coming to Fulham Palace! \nStep into a magical festive wonderland as the historic Palace is transformed for the holiday season. Children will enter through the main door and have the chance to craft a special Christmas keepsake to treasure and take home. \nNext\, they can meet Father Christmas in the beautifully decorated historic library\, share their holiday wishes\, take a memorable photo and receive a special gift. Their adventure will end with an exciting exit through the secret bookcase door\, making this a truly unforgettable Christmas experience. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/father-christmas-in-the-historic-library/2025-12-07/ LOCATION:Fulham Palace\, Fulham Palace\, London\, SW6 6EA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Children,Christmas Events,Crafts,Events in London,Fairs,Family Activities,Museums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Father-Christmas-FPT-2024-SCHIBLI-family-1.jpg-RESIZE.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fulham Palace":MAILTO:reception@fulhampalace.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T190000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113135 CREATED:20241128T192026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T192326Z UID:30086394-1765101600-1765134000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:HOLIDAY SEASON ART AND BOOK FAIR DESCRIPTION:Ben Uri offers an interesting range of artworks and art books for sale supporting the museum’s Research Unit on the Jewish\, Refugee and Immigrant contribution to British visual culture since 1900. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/holiday-season-art-and-book-fair/2025-12-07/ LOCATION:Ben Uri Gallery 108a Boundary Road NW8 0RH London\, 108A Boundary Road\, St John’s Wood\, London NW8 ORH\, Central London\, NW8 0RH CATEGORIES:Arts,Charity Events,Christmas Events,Christmas Shopping,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Health Services,Museums,Shopping,Visual Arts,Weight Loss,Women's Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/books-e1732821756595.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T180000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113135 CREATED:20250506T104443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T131859Z UID:30094748-1765105200-1765303200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Women in Art Fair DESCRIPTION:An annual art fair that celebrates the work of women and those identifying as women. \nHeld this year at the smaller gallery@oxo venue\, the Fair will focus on showcasing Open Call artists whose work has been selected from thousands of entries.   \nThis year’s Fair is free to all and has a free talks programme with high profile speakers including founder of FAMM (Femmes Artistes due Musée Mougins)\, Christian Levett and Hall Rockefeller\, founder of Less Than Half\, a movement for women interested in art. \nA new Women in Art Fair prize launches this year\, supported this year by Fladgate\, a law firm with a strong diversity and inclusivity programme\, with the winners’ work on show at the Fair. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/women-in-art-fair-2/2025-12-07/ LOCATION:gallery@oxo\, Barge House Street\, London\, SE1 9PH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Arts,Photography,Sculpture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/overview-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Art Fair":MAILTO:info@womeninartfair.com GEO:51.5082611;-0.1084354 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=gallery@oxo Barge House Street London SE1 9PH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Barge House Street:geo:-0.1084354,51.5082611 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260411T113135 CREATED:20250705T030248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T030248Z UID:30096590-1765108800-1765130400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Maggie Roberts | Sheer Presence: While They Are Here… DESCRIPTION:IMT Gallery is proud to present Sheer Presence: While They Are Here…\, a solo exhibition by multimedia artist Maggie Roberts\, exploring presence as a transformative force through watercolour paintings\, digital collage\, textiles and video. Responding directly to the ongoing ecological collapse\, violent destruction\, and the pervasive sense of uncertainty\, Sheer Presence acts as a cosmopolitical manifestation tool—a profound call to remain awake\, intentional\, and attuned to unseen forces shaping our shared reality. \nDrawing inspiration from Blaise Agüera y Arcas’ recent book What Is Life? Evolution as Computation (MIT Press\, 2025)\, the exhibition explores Sheer Presence as the distinct intrusion of another entity— often animal or virtual—disrupting the human order. Echoing the 8th-century Tibetan Buddhist Tattvasangraha text (verses 2892-2893)\, Roberts emphasises presence as the fundamental ability of an entity to profoundly influence and alter its environment\, reshaping perceptions and expanding experiences of reality. \nAt the heart of the exhibition is an ancient manifestation grid\, activated through six thematic “nodes”: ancestors>