2011
By Zoe Craig

Arts Ahead: What’s On in London 1 – 7 February

Susan Hiller is our pick of the week, with not one but two exhibitions opening in London. There's also an international flavour to this week's Arts Ahead: Russian ballet, American dance, images from Communist East Germany and your last chance to see Japanese fashion at the Barbican.
By tikichris

Exhibition Review: A’ Urban Abstract by Remi/Rough and Steve More

New Shoreditch exhibition for two influential urban artists.
By M@

Announcing Londonist's 'Lost London' Pub Quiz

How much do you know about vanished London? Come along to our quiz among the bones and body parts of the Hunterian Museum.
By helenbabbs

Preview: Folk Rising @ Cecil Sharp House, Thursday

Folk music fun in Camden Town this Thursday, with the English Folk Dance and Song Society.
By M@

What's The Best Non-Fiction Book About London?

A round-up of our top 15 titles about the capital. And, yes, we've read them all.
By M@

Stunning Photos Of London Docklands

So London's Docklands are dull and sterile, eh? Not in these photos.
By M@

10 Things That Cost The Same As Fernando Torres

As the Spanish forward moves to Chelsea for £50 million, we list 10 other things the club might have spent their money on.
By Talia

Review: The Irrepressibles @ The Barbican

Barbican’s Disruption: A Fashion Performance on Saturday night provided a mesmeric concoction of fashion, music and dance.
By Lindsey

See Cirque Du Soleil’s Totem Free @ Liverpool Street

A free taster of Totem for your Tuesday lunch break on Broadgate.

By SallyB2

Extra Extra

Monday news. Amongst other things, find out why TfL and the Royal Academy are in trouble.
By Londonist

Dance Preview: The Forsythe Company @ Sadler’s Wells

William Forsythe's new work looks at the nature of our existence and simulates ping pong.

By BethPH

Moorgate Fire: Station Closed

Building site fire closes Moorgate station.
By Zoe Craig

Ticket Alert: See Kevin Spacey Play Richard III at the Old Vic

Today's the day you can break away from this winter of discontent and book tickets to see Richard III at the Old Vic; it's sure to be the theatrical event of our glorious summer 2011.
By Ben O' Norum

New Restaurant Review: Namaaste Kitchen

Indian dining just got better with the launch of Namaaste Kitchen in Camden. Tandoor oven, Sigri and Tawa grills provide the food, while intricate spicing provides the thrills.

By M@

Hanway Street To Lose Its Charm To Delivery Vans?

The narrow street, home of Bradley's Spanish bar, is set to welcome 18.5 tonne delivery lorries.
By Amanda

Music Choice: 31 January–6 February

Our pick of the week's gigs. Whether you miss specific bands, decades, or genres, it's a good week to have your nostalgic whims fulfilled.
By BethPH

LU Ticket Office Changes To Go Ahead

The much-disputed changes to ticket office opening hours are to go ahead this week.
By M@

CS Spray Used On Boots Protesters

Oxford Street: demonstrators hospitalised after police use irritant spray.