Events for LONDON

The House - Exhibition
2026-03-06 12:00 - 2026-04-19 18:00 (Europe/London) | IMT Gallery, Unit 2/210 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9NQ
IMT Gallery presents The House, an exhibition of works by Tom Clark, Guest-Host-Guest, Harri Harrison, Heiðdís Hólm, Mark Rohtmaa-Jackson, Anna Sebastian, Kristina Stallvik and Suzanne Treister. It features work that all, often through degrees of autobiography, speaks to some of the discordances of being at home: perhaps the anticipation of order amidst the everyday; or an expectation of comfort, often amidst insecurity or tension.
The exhibition is a place where we might live. Often, when visitors come to this gallery, they ask her if she lives here. They ask, “Do you live here?” They ask, “Are these your cats?” I lived here once too. I don’t anymore. This exhibition is about living somewhere. Perhaps it is about reaching for this thing.
In the words of Guest-Host-Guest: ‘Here, the house is a metaphor for assumed belonging. A place we are expected to be ‘resolved’ or ‘satisfied’, even when displacement, precarity, and contested ownership sit just beneath the surface.’
The exhibition is a hand with a mirror in front of it. The mirror reflects some flowers or a field. Behind the hand is a sky. In front of the sky is a blank, featureless wall. All these things at various distances from the camera. A cat; a home; a gallery; a municipality listed on a birth certificate (since burned). The house.
Curating at Home: Making Personal Spaces of Creative Agency
Online Course with Dr Mark Rohtmaa-Jackson
April – May 2026
Organised to coincide with The House, join us for a four-session online course exploring how we live with art, and how the art we live with shapes the way we live.
Held fortnightly, Curating at Home: Making Personal Spaces of Creative Agency invites you to look closely at the rooms, objects, and artworks that surround you. Drawing on art practices, histories, philosophy, exhibition-making, and practices of everyday attention, we will explore how meaning is shaped through arrangement, context, and the lived rhythms of domestic space.
Led by artist, educator, and curator Dr Mark Rohtmaa-Jackson and hosted by IMT Gallery, each session brings together case studies, creative exercises, and guided activities designed to help you think with and through your own environment.
Places are limited — the course begins 12 April. Click here for full course detail
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Pictured: Anna Sebastian, detail of ‘Esalon’ (2024), oil on canvas, 100 x 100cm
Suzanne Treister is represented by Annely Juda Fine Art, London, P.P.O.W, New York and The Ryder, Madrid.

Vikings: The Immersive Experience
2026-03-12 09:00 - 2026-05-31 18:00 | Dock X, Unit 1 Canada Water, Surrey Quays Rd, London SE16 2XU, Dock X, Unit 1 Canada Water, Surrey Quays Rd, London, SE16 2XU
Travel back in time to 9th-century Scandinavia at London’s Dock X, where the legend of Queen Kraka and King Ragnar Lodbrok comes alive! Wander through the Forest of Time, full of runes and hidden signs, listen to the call of the horn, marvel at the luminous Yggdrasil (the World Tree) and journey through misty portals into a 360° cinematic saga of love, war, and destiny.
Meet their extraordinary sons, witness Kraka’s wisdom and power, and experience Viking life like never before – an epic tale of courage, prophecy, and legacy awaits. From stormy sea voyages to blazing skies, from ancient rituals to archaeological discoveries – this exhibition blends myth, fact, and magic into an unforgettable experience. Get your tickets now for Vikings: The Immersive Experience in London!

THUMBELINA: TINY BUT MIGHTY - fun family theatre for all ages
2026-03-21 14:30 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Rd, London, SE26 5QX, United Kingdom
Join the world’s smallest superhero in this magical, musical adventure!
Think you know the story of Thumbelina – the tiny little girl born in a flower? Well, think again!
After being transformed into a tiny superhero by magical pollen, Thumbelina must learn to use her superpowers and confront the villainous Spider-Queen who is menacing the forest. With the help of faithful sidekick Buzz-Bee by her side, can Thumbelina save the day?

Sydenham-based theatre company Spontaneous Productions kicks off its Spring Season 2026 in style, with a brand new, musical version of the beloved fairy tale Thumbelina – as you’ve never seen her before!
For families with children of all ages – and adults too – featuring songs and music familiar to lovers of superhero franchises both recent and not so recent, and packed with jokes, action and fabulous video effects and animation sequences, it’s not to be missed!
As we expect big crowds, please book in advance if you can, and arrive early to ensure we can seat everyone as quickly as possible. Thank you!
TWO shows each Sat & Sun at 2.30pm & 4pm (lasting approx 45 mins each) – from Sat 7 – Sun 29 March, Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre, SE26 5QW

Noisy World - Exhibition
2026-03-22 10:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | The Stone Space, 6 Church Lane, Leytonstone, London, E11 1HG
With simple line drawings of ordinary objects and mundane moments, Perfect outlines an alternative vision to the competitive pursuit of perfectionism in modern society.
As 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.
With 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.
Gallery opening hours:
Saturdays 10 am – 4 pm
Sundays 12 noon – 4 pm

Easter Egg Trail
2026-03-22 10:30 - 2026-04-12 15:30 | Fulham Palace, Fulham Palace, London, SW6 6EA, United Kingdom
This Easter, explore the historic Palace on a self-guided Easter egg trail for the whole family!
Hidden across the historic house and its beautiful garden are ten colourful eggs, each marked with a letter. Some are tucked away inside the centuries old rooms of the Palace, others are waiting to be discovered among the gardens and grounds. Your challenge is to find every egg, collect the letters and unscramble them to solve the Easter Bunny’s riddle.

Cleopatra: The Experience
2026-03-26 10:00 - 2026-07-12 16:00 | Immerse LDN, Excel London Waterfront, Immerse LDN, Excel London Waterfront, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1FR
Cleopatra: The Experience invites you on an incredible journey through the life and reign of Egypt’s last great queen. Showcasing real artefacts and using state-of-the-art immersive technologies, Cleopatra’s world unfolds step by step, revealing the intelligence, ambition, legacy and love that shaped her rise as one of history’s most iconic female leaders.

From political mastery to cultural influence, this exhibition explores why Cleopatra remains a symbol of power and fascination centuries later. With outstanding visitor reviews from its world-premiere in Madrid, this immersive experience offers a fresh and unforgettable way to connect with ancient history. Get your tickets now for Cleopatra: The Experience in London!

Easter at Battersea Park Children's Zoo with Little Cheeps Nursery
2026-03-27 10:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, Batterasea Park, London, SW11 4NJ, United Kingdom
Make this Easter one to remember with a visit to Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, one of South London’s most beloved family days out. From hatching chicks to keeper talks and Easter egg hunts, there’s something to delight every member of the family throughout the school holidays.
Meet the Chicks – Little Cheeps Nursery
One of the highlights this Easter is the return of Little Cheeps Nursery. Head to the Hive cabin to meet the zoo’s youngest residents — rare breed chicks hatched right here at Battersea. Watch them grow from eggs in an incubator into beautiful birds, and join the daily Meet the Chicks talk at 2pm (plus 10:30am on weekends and bank holidays). Entry is included in your standard zoo ticket.
Nursery open daily 11am–1pm and 2pm–4pm throughout Easter.
Easter Keeper Talks & Animal Encounters
Every day of the Easter holidays, the keeper team host a packed schedule of talks and feeding sessions. Get up close with otters, lemurs, capuchin monkeys and Scottish wildcats, and feed the pigs, rabbits and guinea pigs at special encounter sessions.
Easter Egg Hunt
Follow the trail across the zoo in search of Easter eggs. Trail sheets are £1.50 each and include a small prize when completed sheets are returned at the shop.
Weekend & Bank Holiday Crafts
On Easter weekends and bank holidays, drop into the Hive cabin for seasonal crafts. Try badge making (£1) or keyring making (£2) — perfect for little ones to take home a handmade memento.
Whether you’re searching for Easter activities in London or simply planning a fun spring day out in Battersea Park, the zoo promises a full day of wildlife, discovery and family memories.

The Great Richmond Easter Trail
2026-03-28 09:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Richmond Upon Thames, KT1
A truly magical adventure is coming to Richmond this Easter! From 28 March to 12 April, gather your little explorers and set off on a family trail through the town, spotting mischievous hidden characters along the way, hunting for curious clues and uncovering the secret word.
Complete the trail and unlock a totally FREE and deliciously chocolatey reward – plus the chance to win exclusive prizes.
Pick up a free trail map online or from the Visit Richmond Kiosk at Richmond Station and explore Richmond town centre in search of hidden Easter characters displayed in shop windows. Collect the letters, crack the secret word and head to the final stop at the entrance of 144 on the Hill to claim your free chocolate treat and enter the prize draw.
One lucky winner will receive two tickets to an exclusive Spring Wine Tasting & Canapés experience at Petersham Nurseries on 23 April, worth £130, and an adorable Jellycat cuddle bunny for your little adventurer.
Join us this Easter for a fantastic, free activity for families, offering a fun way to explore Richmond over the Easter Holidays. Get ready to start The Great Richmond Easter Trail and save the date, the adventure begins on 28 March.
For full details and entry information, visit https://berichmond.london/the-great-richmond-easter-trail.

Journey of Light
2026-04-01 10:00 - 2026-04-12 16:00 | Burgh House, New End Square, London, NW3 1LT
Journey of Light is a solo exhibition of recent works by London-based artist Özlem Sorlu Thompson, whose vibrant paintings embody the Mediterranean sun of her native Turkey.

The centrepiece of the show was directly inspired by a recent visit to Şeytan Sofrası, a volcanic hilltop on the Aegean coast known for a mythical lava pond that, according to legend, marks the spot where the devil left his footprint as he was expelled from heaven.

What started as a sketch on a small canvas grew into a polyptych and the artist’s largest painting to date. As each section blends into the next and layers of imaginary florals cover the dreamlike landscape, Thompson takes us on a visual journey that merges ancient folklore with hopes for the future.

Initially approaching flora and fauna, and exotic plants in particular, with scientific curiosity, Thompson’s art is guided by intuition and an interest in the less tangible qualities, expressing her love for nature. Carrying the sun within them, her work has been exhibited internationally and is held in collections as far afield as Dubai and the Americas.

Journey of Light marks the tenth anniversary of Özlem Sorlu Thompson’s move to North London and serves as a symbolic link between her motherland and her chosen home.

Free Tai Chi Class Lewisham
2026-04-07 11:00 - 2026-04-14 12:00
Searching for free fitness or wellbeing classes in London
Join our weekly Tai Chi session to improve balance and relaxation
Tuesday 11:00–12:00
Beginner friendly and open to all
Limited spaces available
Register now: https://www.easystepuk.org/events-and-workshops/weekly-classes/register

Free English Class London ESOL - Lewisham and Nunhead
2026-04-07 12:00 - 2026-04-21 13:00
Looking for free English classes near you
Learn practical English for daily life and work
Weekly sessions in Lewisham and Nunhead
Beginner-friendly with community support
Register now: https://www.easystepuk.org/events-and-workshops/weekly-classes/register

Jeremy Jeffs – Lives We Cannot Live
2026-04-08 11:00 - 2026-04-12 18:00 | oxo gallery, gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London, SE1 9PH
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.
Curated 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.
Diagnosed 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.
“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.”
Around 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.
Lives 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.

Desire to Create: Baťa's Architecture of Belonging
2026-04-09 10:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00 | Vitrinka Gallery, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, W8 4QY
The Czech Centre London, in collaboration with the Tomáš Baťa Foundation and the Bata Heritage Centre, marks the 150th anniversary of Czech entrepreneur Tomáš Baťa, founder of the global Baťa Shoe Company, with an exhibition exploring his achievements, guiding principles, and their realisation in East Tilbury. It reveals how ideas about work, culture, sport, health and community were embedded in the design of the built environment.
The exhibition unfolds in two complementary strands. Desire to Create presents Baťa’s legacy as a comprehensive philosophy, uniting work with service, enterprise with education, and personal development with responsibility towards others – not as a relic of the past, but as a continuing source of inspiration. Baťa’s Architecture of Belonging brings East Tilbury to life through architectural drawings, historic photographs and original artefacts, evoking its distinctive modernist atmosphere. Together, they trace how ideas were translated into built form – from vision to planning, from planning to everyday life – creating a cohesive narrative of belonging, work and community.
Organised by the Czech Centre London in partnership with the Bata Heritage Centre.

EXHIBITION OPENING
Thursday 9 April 2026, 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Free entry, Register Here
EXHIBITION DATES: 10 April – 12 June 2026
VENUE & OPENING TIMES
Vitrínka Gallery, Czech Centre London
30 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, W8 4QY
Opening hours: Tue – Fri 10 am – 5 pm

Free Wing Chun Class Lewisham Self Defence
2026-04-09 13:00 - 2026-04-30 14:00
Want to learn self-defence in London
Train Wing Chun and build confidence, focus and strength
Thursday 13:00–14:00
No experience needed
Join a supportive community class
Register now: https://www.easystepuk.org/events-and-workshops/weekly-classes/register

The Snow Queen - A Woodland Adventure
2026-04-11
It’s Christmas Eve in Bluebell Wood, and excitement is in the air.
Gerda, the littlest mouse, is hosting a cosy sleepover with her best friend Kai — and you’re invited. But something’s not quite right…
A 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.
Can she break the spell and save Bluebell Wood in time for Christmas? She’ll need courage, kindness… and your help!
Bursting 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.
From 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.

The Friends of Holland Park Art Exhibition 2026
2026-04-11 10:30 - 2026-04-19 18:00 | The Orangery, Holland Park, Kensington, London, W8 6LU
This spring, The Friends of Holland Park once again turns the Orangery at the heart of the park into an art gallery.
For more than forty years, Friends who are artists and artists who become Friends have come together to show and sell their artwork. The colourful presentation of works by more than 80 predominantly local artists ranges from greeting cards and small prints to large paintings, from pieces of jewellery to ceramics and sculpture
A jury led by curator and artist Gordon French awards cash prizes for artistic excellence in several categories as well as for work that best expresses the Spirit of Holland Park. Visitors can support The Friends of Holland Park by buying a work from the exhibition or by entering the raffle for one of the tempting prizes donated by local businesses.
Every year, one artist is offered a dedicated feature wall for a more extensive presentation. This year, The Friends invited Gordon French to provide a mini-retrospective of his own creative practice to thank him and his family for organising the art exhibition for the past 12 years.
The concept of holding an art show at the heart of Holland Park was introduced by Christopher Wood and the late Sir Hugh Casson, renowned architect and former President of the Royal Academy, during their respective tenures as Chairman and President of the Friends of Holland Park.
Working in close liaison with the local borough and park staff, The Friends of Holland Park is a local community group dedicated to the preservation, protection and improvement of Holland Park as a place of historic and ecological interest and beauty.
The exhibition is sponsored by The Ilchester Estates, which is fitting as the Ilchester family were the last private owners of Holland House.

The Friends of Holland Park Art Exhibition 2026
2026-04-12 10:30 - 18:00 | The Orangery, Holland Park, Kensington, London, W8 6LU
This spring, The Friends of Holland Park once again turns the Orangery at the heart of the park into an art gallery.
For more than forty years, Friends who are artists and artists who become Friends have come together to show and sell their artwork. The colourful presentation of works by more than 80 predominantly local artists ranges from greeting cards and small prints to large paintings, as well as jewellery, ceramics, and sculpture.

A jury led by curator and artist Gordon French awards cash prizes for artistic excellence in several categories as well as for work that best expresses the Spirit of Holland Park. Visitors can support The Friends of Holland Park by buying a work from the exhibition or by entering the raffle for one of the tempting prizes donated by local businesses.
Every year, one artist is offered a dedicated feature wall for a more extensive presentation. This year, The Friends invited Gordon French to provide a mini-retrospective of his own creative practice to thank him and his family for organising the art exhibition for the past 12 years.

The concept of holding an art show at the heart of Holland Park was introduced by Christopher Wood and the late Sir Hugh Casson, renowned architect and former President of the Royal Academy, during their respective tenures as Chairman and President of the Friends of Holland Park.

Working in close liaison with the local borough and park staff, The Friends of Holland Park is a local community group dedicated to the preservation, protection and improvement of Holland Park as a place of historic and ecological interest and beauty.

The exhibition is sponsored by The Ilchester Estates, which is fitting as the Ilchester family were the last private owners of Holland House.

Hidden stories of the Home Front: WWII family activity day
2026-04-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Fulham Palace, Fulham Palace, London, SW6 6EA, United Kingdom
Discover what life was like for families on the Home Front in this free WWII family activity day!
Step back into the Second World War and discover what life was really like for families on the Home Front. Children and grown-ups can enjoy a full day of hands-on activities inspired by real wartime stories from Fulham Palace and beyond.
Get creative with themed craft sessions, listen to engaging storytelling and sign up for your own wartime identity card. Try your hand at rationing challenges, explore the archaeology of the Palace’s wartime barrage balloon, and take on a secret Morse code mission. Along the way, learn how ordinary people played their part in extraordinary times.

Women in Art Fair
2026-04-12 11:00 - 2026-04-14 18:00 | gallery@oxo, Barge House Street, London, SE1 9PH, United Kingdom
An annual art fair that celebrates the work of women and those identifying as women.
Held 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.
This 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.
A 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.

Maggie Roberts | Sheer Presence: While They Are Here…
2026-04-12 12:00 - 18:00 | IMT Gallery, Unit 2/210 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9NQ
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.
Drawing 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.
At the heart of the exhibition is an ancient manifestation grid, activated through six thematic “nodes”: ancestors><power; the invisibles><universe of multiple dimensions; crystal light><purpose; clarity><silent focus; creativity><collective imagination; and abundance><manifesting change. Each node directly addresses contemporary feelings of disconnection, fragmentation, overwhelming distraction, and destabilisation, offering pathways for healing, imagination, and renewal.
Roberts invites visitors to follow Lines of Intention across this geometric terrain—a multi- dimensional map designed to reconnect with deep time, invisible agents, and ancestral wisdom. The sacred geometry that underpins manifestation practices, is believed to align personal intentions with broader universal energies. At its centre sits the octopus, Roberts’ Avatar of Manifestation, representing fluidity, adaptability, distributed intelligence and the authentic self.
Within the images, crystals and hagstones (naturally perforated stones shaped over millennia by ocean movement) serve as portals. Linked to folklore, protection, and divination, hagstones reveal hidden truths, amplifying the exhibition’s resonance with multidimensional frequencies, agents and stories to foster the power of the imagination to bring change.
ABOUT MAGGIE ROBERTS

Maggie Roberts has explored the boundaries of machine and human vision throughout her career, exhibiting as a solo artist and as the collaborative artist 0rphan Drift (which she co-founded in London with Ranu Mukherjee in 1994). The work is increasingly underpinned by ecological issues and concerns entanglements of human, technology and the wider biosphere as part of a process of co-evolution. 0rphan Drift employs various media – video, 3D animation, sound, performance, installation, and text – particularly speculative experimental fiction. In recent years they have been considering artificial intelligence through the somatic tendencies of an octopus – as a distributed, many minded consciousness, manifesting in If AI Were Cephalopod at Telematic Gallery, San Francisco, her IMT Gallery Becoming Octopus Meditations, ISCRI (partnered by the Serpentine Gallery’s AI Lab) and the current 0rphan Drift 9 Brains project. Their installations, performances and speculative fictions have been exhibited nationally and internationally in gallery and museum spaces for over three decades. Other recent exhibitions include May the Other Live in Me, Laboratoria Art Science, Moscow; Still I Rise: Gender, Feminisms and Resistance, Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham; Matter Fictions, Berardo Museum, Lisbon; Speculative Fictions, PDX Contemporary, Portland; Eat Code and Die, Lomex Gallery, New York, and in the book Fictioning: The Myth-Functions of Contemporary Art and Philosophy, by David Burrows and Simon O’Sullivan.

Recent publications include Aqueous Humours, Fluid Ground (Ed. Kirsten Cooke and Melanie Jackson, pub. Matt’s Gallery); Serpentine Gallery’s Future Art Ecosystems 4; OctoGANN a Fiction (Creative Practice Journal); Hydrofeminist Thinking with Oceans (Routledge Press) and Pattern and Texture as Communication (Radical Matter Journal).
Roberts teaches Fine Art Critical Studies at Central St Martins, UAL and also lectures at many other UK art schools, and presents 0rphan Drift’s work at symposia internationally. She is represented by IMT Gallery.

Jazz Notes – Jazz Jam @ The Spice of Life, Soho
2026-04-12 14:00 - 17:00 | The Spice of Life, 6 Moor St, Soho London, W1D 5NA, London
It don’t mean a thang if it ain’t got… those ‘Jazz Notes’.
Enjoy sumptuous, chilled and scintillating jazz at ‘Jazz Notes’ jazz jam with the ‘Jazz, Soul, Funk Collective’ (JSFC),
The session welcomes lovers of jazz and good music and instrumentalists and singers who would like to jam on the day.
No matter the time, place or date. These cats can play!
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Tickets £10.00 (plus booking fee)
Optional: delicious Sunday roast or vegan/vegetarian dishes served all day. Food and drink costs are not included in the entry ticket fee.
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Please note that seating is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and a ticket does not guarantee a seat.
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Curating at Home: Making Personal Spaces of Creative Agency with Dr Mark Rohtmaa-Jackson
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | IMT Gallery, Unit 2/210 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9NQ
Join us for a four-session online course exploring how we live with art, and how the art we live with shapes the way we live.
Curating at Home: Making Personal Spaces of Creative Agency invites you to look closely at the rooms, objects, and artworks that surround you. Drawing on art practices, histories, philosophy, exhibition-making, and practices of everyday attention, we will explore how meaning is shaped through arrangement, context, and the lived rhythms of domestic space.
Across four fortnightly sessions, we will consider how art lives with us, and how our gestures and choices quietly curate the places we inhabit. Each session includes case studies, creative exercises, and guided activities designed to help you think with and through your own environment.
Led by artist, educator, and curator Dr Mark Rohtmaa-Jackson and hosted by IMT Gallery, the course offers a reflective and practical space for artists, collectors, curators, students, and anyone interested in how art shapes everyday life.
Places are limited — the course begins on 12 April.
Early Bird rates are available until January 9 at 11:59 p.m. GMT.
Ready to rethink the spaces you live in? Follow the link below for full details and to enrol.

Curating at Home: Making Personal Spaces of Creative Agency with Dr Mark Rohtmaa-Jackson
2026-04-12 15:00 - 2026-05-24 17:00 | IMT Gallery, Unit 2/210 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9NQ
Join us for a four-session online course exploring how we live with art, and how the art we live with shapes the way we live.
Curating at Home: Making Personal Spaces of Creative Agency invites you to look closely at the rooms, objects, and artworks that surround you. Drawing on art practices, histories, philosophy, exhibition-making, and practices of everyday attention, we will explore how meaning is shaped through arrangement, context, and the lived rhythms of domestic space.
Across four fortnightly sessions, we will consider how art lives with us, and how our gestures and choices quietly curate the places we inhabit. Each session includes case studies, creative exercises, and guided activities designed to help you think with and through your own environment.
Led by artist, educator, and curator Dr Mark Rohtmaa-Jackson and hosted by IMT Gallery, the course offers a reflective and practical space for artists, collectors, curators, students, and anyone interested in how art shapes everyday life.
Places are limited — the course begins 12 April.
🐦 Early Bird rates are available until 9 January at 11:59pm GMT.
Ready to rethink the spaces you live with? Follow the link below for full details, and to enrol.

Crazy Ginger Cabbie & Friends
2026-04-12 15:30 - 17:30 | Backyard Comedy Club, 231 Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL, Backyard Comedy Club, 231 Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green, London, E2 0EL
Johns, how are we? Come join ‘Cabbie’ and friends for a fun-filled, laughter-driven night of entertainment. Instagram funny man and London’s most famous black cabbie, Aaron Courtnell, also known as ‘Crazy Ginger Cabbie,’ hosts an evening of top-tier stand-up comedy at the iconic Backyard Comedy Club in the heart of East London.
Prepare yourself for an evening of side-splitting material, as Aaron and his friends bring you unfiltered and honest comedy. This is a night for those who appreciate a “say it how it is” kind of humour, so if you have sensitive ears, perhaps it’s best to stay in and watch Greengrass on Heartbeat!
Aaron Courtnell has built a massive following on Instagram with his hilarious and relatable content, capturing the everyday quirks and absurdities of life as a London cabbie. Known for his quick wit and sharp tongue, ‘Crazy Ginger Cabbie’ brings his unique comedic style to the stage, promising an unforgettable night of laughs.
Joining Aaron are some of the top acts on the stand-up circuit, ensuring a diverse and entertaining line-up that will keep you laughing all night long. The Backyard Comedy Club, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and top-notch performances, provides the perfect setting for this comedy extravaganza.
Whether you’re a long-time fan of Aaron Courtnell or just looking for a great night out, this event is not to be missed. So, strap yourself in and get ready for a hilarious ride with the ‘Crazy Ginger Cabbie’ and his friends. Book your tickets now for a night of unrestrained laughter and top-tier comedy in East London!

Kerfuffle
2026-04-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Comedy, St George's Church Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2SR
Join the renowned actor Sam Blunder O.B.E. as they recount tales of their exploits and adventures in the thrilling world of acting over the decades of their illustrious career.
Through the medium of Kerfuffle’s short-form experience, scenes from the past will be recreated on stage, culminating in the premiere of Blunder’s collaboration with Christopher Nolan—an epic story told in reverse.
Note: As Blunder has had a long and illustrious career, they can’t possibly be expected to keep track of the details. Blunder may ask their fans in the audience to shout out suggestions to help remind them of the finer points.
★★★★ “Kerfuffle is an expert troupe, and their shows lean into their joyous, messy comedy, with passion, teamwork and fun.” – Spy In the Stalls

Lee
2026-04-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Park90, Park Theatre, 13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP, 13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP, London, N4 3JP
1969. Local delivery boy and art student Hank seeks advice on his portfolio from artist Lee Krasner, widow of Jackson Pollock. When Hank produces one final painting in the form of a rolled-up canvas, Lee accuses him of stealing the work from her home. As the stakes rise and Hank becomes increasing increasingly determined to uncover the truth, Lee is forced to question everything she knew about her late husband’s genius.

Eggs Aren’t That Easy To Make - London Theatre
2026-04-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Riverside Studios, 101 Queen Caroline St, London W6 9BN, Riverside Studios, 101 Queen Caroline St, London, W6 9BN
Celebrating queer joy and the family we choose, Claire and her best friend Dan make a drunken pact at a 21st birthday party-he will be her sperm donor if she’s ever in a lesbian relationship when she’s older.
Flash forward a decade and Dan, in a relationship himself with girlfriend Naomi who doesn’t want children, is ready tohonourthe agreement when Claire and girlfriend Lou struggle to find a donor.
As IVF treatments, ante-natal classes, and the looming realities of parenthood test the foursome’s friendships and relationships, Eggs Aren’t That Easy To Make explores our limits and boundaries, while highlighting the additional obstacles that LGBTQ+ couples face with warmth, heart, and humour.

Beansville presents: Video Store
2026-04-12 19:30 - 20:30 | Courtyard Theatre, 40 Pitfield Street, London, N1 6EU, United Kingdom
Welcome to the video store! Pick your favourite genre, make up the movie title you’d like to see, and we’ll improvise the rest. Of course, if the video wasn’t properly rewound last time, we might accidentally start with the final scene… don’t worry, we’ll figure it out.
Come rent an improvised movie from the racks of the video store, based on your suggestions. No late fees. No script.

Neel Kolhatkar - Black Belt Comedy - Live
2026-04-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Backyard Comedy Club, 231 Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL, Backyard Comedy Club, 231 Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green, London, E2 0EL
Neel Kolhatkar returns to London with a brand new show
If you saw Neel in 2024 this is a brand new show with new material.

Earlybird tickets only £10! (Limited available)
Neel Kolhatkar loves two things — comedy and martial arts. What he admires most about martial arts is the belt system: a clear marker of skill earned through skill and experience. Neel believes comedy should be no different.
With social media flooded by stand-ups of every stripe, there’s no way to gauge a comedian’s experience and skill level — so why not introduce comedy belts? From ‘white belts’ telling dad jokes to ‘black belts’ tackling dark, taboo topics with nuance and precision.
Black Belt Comedy is Neel’s personal challenge — to earn the right to say the hardest things in the funniest way.
Neel Kolhatkar is known for his sharp observational, cultural, and political comedy — always walking the fine line between edgy and highbrow. He describes his style much like himself: “dark and intelligent.”
This year’s show dives into cultural quirks, relationships and modern social dynamics, all delivered with Neel’s signature impressions and accents. He’s also branching into fresh ground, with exciting new material and top-tier support acts rounding out the night.
Don’t miss Neel Kolhatkar’s brand new show – Black Belt Comedy. Backyard Comedy Club, London, Sunday November 16th.
Book now.
Note, there will be strong controversial/political/adult themes.

Gothic Opera presents: Die Rheinnixen
2026-04-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5TN
Unconventional opera company Gothic Opera returns to Battersea Arts Centre this Halloween, this time with the UK staged premiere of Die Rheinnixen (The Nixies of the Rhine), an unjustly neglected, Romantic work by Jacques Offenbach.
Die Rheinnixen, which is Offenbach’s first take on grand opera, encompasses the growing nationalism of its time, as well as the genre’s fascination with the supernatural. Gothic Opera is delighted to be staging this horror story for the first time in the UK.
In the capable hands of the award-winning international stage director Max Hoehn, the evocative crumbling architecture of Battersea Arts Centre’s Grand Hall will be transformed into the time of the Weimar Republic, a period of nationalism and unease.
In a bold production that will speak to our current times, Gothic Opera will be joined by exciting conductor Hannah von Wiehler, who has a very busy career across Europe. Leon Haxby, the young composer whose previous work for the company was praised in Opera magazine for its “haunting magic” and “compassionate insight,” has created a new chamber orchestration of the opera for seven instruments. A cast of talented singers will bring the characters and story to life.
Die Rheinnixen performance details:
30th October, 7.30pm
31st October, 7.30pm
1st November, 7.30pm
2nd November, 5.00pm
Sung in German with English surtitles.
