Theatre & Arts
By Ruth Hargreaves

A Trio Of South London Festivals

Crystal Palace Overground Festival, Sydenham Arts Festival and Streatham Festival, all in June/July.

TimeWave Festival: Theatre, Technology & Transformation

Playwrights and new media creators at the cutting edge of storytelling (sponsored post).

By M@

Open City Docs Screens Over 100 Documentaries From Around The World

Expect talks, walks, workshops and more.
By Tabish Khan

The Dulwich Picture Gallery Has A Crisis Of Brilliance

Seven artists evolve and depict the horrors of the First World War.
By Doron

"Afternoon Tea Sounds Lovely": We Speak To Kate Boy Who Play Debut London Gig This Week

We interview Kate Boy in advance of the band's debut London gig this week
By BelindaL

Maggie Would Not Approve: Hard Feelings @ Finborough Theatre

Thatcher's Britain, Brixton, 1981. While people riot about social injustice on the streets, inside the rich and beautiful live the high life.
By Tabish Khan

What To Make Of This Year's Summer Exhibition At The Royal Academy?

Over 1,250 works on display, but is it quantity of quality?
By Ben_Fowler

Werner Herzog Season Part 2 At BFI Southbank

See Fitzcarraldo, Grizzly Man, Into The Abyss, Bad Lieutenant and more.
By Tabish Khan

Socio-political Chinese Art From The Gao Brothers

Photographs of a China in flux, and the isolation and uncertainty that its people face.

By Tabish Khan

Follow An Alternative Guide To The Universe At Hayward Gallery

Art on the fringes, including benevolent aliens and paintings with healing powers.
By Londonist

1,000 Good Deeds At The Foundling Museum

New exhibition invites visitors to make the world a better place, one cup of tea at a time.
By Rachel Holdsworth

London Stand Up And Sketch Comedy: 16-22 June

Arts Emergency Service fundraiser, Sara Pascoe, Jen Brister and Edinburgh previews.
By Zoe Craig

Sweet Bird of Youth Flies High At The Old Vic

Kim Cattrall delivers a masterclass as a mixed-up, drug-addled fading Hollywood star.
By Zoe Craig

Celebrate Art in SE5 With The Camberwell Arts Festival

The nine-day community festival presents a varied programme of tasty treats
By Ben_Fowler

From Local to Global: East End Film Festival 2013

Local talent and big-name directors side by side on east London screens this month.
By Lindsey

Sadler's Sampled: A Smorgasbord Of World Class Dance

A great opportunity to see great dance at Sadler's Wells from £8.
By M@

Tiny Figures Hidden Around London For Red Cross Refugee Week

Astonishing models by Marcus Crocker celebrate the contribution of refugees to British history and heritage.
By Londonist

In Pictures: Southbank Centre's Festival Of Neighbourhood

Explore the roof gardens and street art, or book a ticket for a festival event.
Music
By Londonist

Peaches Talks Yoko Ono, Pussy Riot And Playing Meltdown

"You once sang 'hair in a mullet, you know you've got to love it'. Do you still stand by those words?"
By Zoe Craig

Graphic Novel Publisher SelfMadeHero Opens Bloomsbury Pop Up Shop

Coffee and comics, plus Czech paper-cut portraits.
By Lise Smith

Dance Review: Akram Khan, Desh @ Sadler's Wells

Masterful storytelling and incredible visuals combine in the return of Akram Khan's most accomplished work yet.
By Rachel Holdsworth

London Book And Poetry Events: 13-19 June

Jonathan Lee, Wembley Wordfest, Black Book Swap and more.
By Lindsey

Three Shows To Turn You On To Dance This Autumn

Breathtaking ballet, a twist on tango, and a glimpse of Jarvis Cocker.

By Tabish Khan

Cinematic Visions: Explore How Film Has Influenced Painters

Film star James Franco curates an exhibition of paintings inspired by the silver screen.