2012
By Sam Smith

Opera Review: Billy Budd @ Coliseum

English National Opera reveals its affinity with composer Benjamin Britten.
By Rachel Holdsworth

London Book And Poetry Events: 20-26 June

Appearances from Ben Aaronovitch, Kate Summerscale, Sebastian Faulks, Marina Lewycka and lots of London-themed books.
By Londonist

In Pictures: Regent Street Welcomes The World Olympic Nations

With a panoply of national flags.

By M@

London's Best Street Art Sculptures

We speak to three London street artists working in 3-D.
By Tabish Khan

Art Review: Mantegna To Matisse @ Courtauld Gallery

Exquisite drawings by master painters from the Renaissance through to the Impressionists.
By M@

Extra, Extra

And the rest of the day's news...
By Dave Newbury

Free Gig Tonight: Amanda Palmer @ Village Underground

Last minute ninja show by cabaret rock megastar
By Rachel Holdsworth

Comedy Preview: Greenwich Comedy Festival

Dylan Moran, Reginald D Hunter, Isy Suttie and Jerry Sadowitz among those bringing the funny to SE London.
By M@

Book Review: Scarp By Nick Papadimitriou

North London and beyond, as you've never seen it before.
By BethPH

Pedestrian Countdown Now At Stratford Station

But no Nick Hewer or countdown bongs, sadly.
By Dean Nicholas

Preview: London Festival Of Architecture 2012

The biennial celebration of all things architectural returns.

By M@

Naughty Olympic Street Art On Brick Lane

Mandeville and his special friend.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Boris Johnson Talks Up Expanding Stansted Airport

Mayor still dreams of an estuary airport though, and the "supreme power" to make it happen.

Win Great Prizes With The Philips CitiScape #MyCityMyMusic Instagram Competition

Create an image that represents the sounds of your urban environment and win great prizes (sponsored post).

By Lindsey

Olympledon Sports Day @ David Lloyd Finchley

See what they did there?
By Tabish Khan

Art Review: Art in the Wild @ Oxo Gallery

A free exhibition of stunning wildlife photography, both cute and powerful.
By SallyB2

Extra, Extra

News, heavy on the literature, theatre and sport today
By M@

London's Weirdest Plaques: Carswell Prentice

He may or may not have invented the shopping trolley.