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Ever been to the Dana Centre round the back of the Science Museum? If not, you really ought to give it a try: inventive events, great speakers, free entry and, which is more, a fully stocked bar inside the event space.They recently announced their summer …

I heart LDN by amanda farah, courtesy of the Londonist flickr pool. Not feeling inspired by any of our previous Valentine’s day suggestions? Read on for more quirky romantic ideas featuring tea, tango and tigers… Do a little dance Highbury Roundhouse is putting on a …

I heart LDN by amanda farah, courtesy of the Londonist flickr pool. If you’ve profited from our recent dating advice and don’t want to ruin a fledgling relationship by making a Valentine’s day faux pas (hint: not everyone thinks tube map underwear is sexy) then …

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) History Month, the Schools Out initiative to help fight homophobic bullying that had its pre-launch at the British Museum last November, is back this month for the 6th year. This means that throughout February, a varied selection of (mostly) …

No series about the Grant Museum – our Museum of the Month – would be complete without mentioning the exceptional range of free events hosted by the UCL venue. Tonight sees a corker – a screening of the 1941 horror classic ‘The Wolfman‘. The film …

The annual spook-fest of Halloween is looming and there is, as ever, a pressure to be doing something for the occasion, if only to avoid children knocking on your door for treats (and the alternative ‘tricks’ they may be offering are even less desirable…). To …

The beautiful Orangery, venue for these events Back at our Museum of the Month, there’s a six month series of performances, lectures and interviews in aid of the lovely Fan Museum. We’re intrigued by the tale of a feather fan that will take us back …

Before public booking on Saturday, we’re giving you our tips for ones to watch . We’ve already previewed the gala events, when you can see the big hits that won’t be on general release for some time. However, the festival also presents the chance to …

Finally, news from the Oubliette Collective about what’s going at 42-43 Hertford Street in Mayfair this coming weekend. It’s looking delightfully artsy with paintings, sculpture and street art, readings, comedy improv, open mic, theatre and workshops. On Sunday evening there’s a “squat painting class” between …

This morning saw the launch of The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival. One packed Leicester Square Odeon cinema screen; more than 800 members of the press and film industries; two fantastic female speakers and more tempting shots of George Clooney than we think was …