Looking for something fun to do today? Something eye-opening to watch tonight? Something delicious to eat tomorrow? Our guide on things to do this week in London is personally curated, ensuring there's always a diverse range of events for you to choose from. Get stuck in!
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ROYAL BALLET CENTENARY: Head to the Covent Garden Piazza to celebrate the centenary of the Royal Ballet School this week, with live ballet performances, student choreography showcases, open-air film screenings and interactive experiences. View a new sculpture, the Strength and Grace Butterfly, crafted entirely from pointe shoes by former English National Ballet dancer and artist Amber Hunt. 22-27 June 2026
ANNA MAGLIANO: Taskmaster star Ania Magliano is at Soho Theatre Dean Street with her current show Peach Fuzz, covering everything from the quirks of her own body to the legend that is Eve. 22 June-4 July 2026
WORLD CUP: After a promising start to the tournament, England play Ghana on Tuesday, and Panama on Saturday in their final Group Stage matches in the World Cup. These London bars and venues are all screening World Cup matches live — expect them to be reaaalllly busy for England games. Book ahead!
WHODUNNIT UNREHEARSED: Park Theatre stages a Wild West murder‑mystery in which a different celebrity becomes the unrehearsed sheriff each night. Guest sheriffs so far this run have included Anne‑Marie Duff, Toby Jones, Katherine Parkinson and Simon Pegg. Until 27 June 2026
VANBRUGH: Closing this weekend, a major exhibition at Sir John Soane's Museum brings together drawings and objects including Vanbrugh's plans for Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard, including never-before-exhibited material from the V&A. FREE, until 28 June 2026
MR DOODLE: The Heath Robinson Museum's current exhibition brings together single line drawings and large-scale works by artists including Mr Doodle, Damien Hirst, Glenn Brown, Jake Chapman, Frank Auerbach, Alberto Giacometti, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol. Until 28 June 2026
TOY STORY BRUNCH: To celebrate the new Toy Story 5 film, Dotty's Teahouse in Carshalton transforms into Dotty's Toyhouse for a themed brunch this week, with sweet and savoury menu items inspired by the Pixar film. Until 28 June 2026
MAKE A MESS: Anna, newly bereaved and estranged from her mother, immerses herself in Nigella Lawson's How To Eat and summons an imagined Nigella as a guide. Theatre show How To Make A Mess explores grief and comfort through recipes and memory, and takes place Upstairs at the Gatehouse in Highgate. Until 28 June 2026
FLAMENCO FESTIVAL: Check out the programme for the final days of the Sadler's Wells Flamenco Festival, including a tribute to Flamenco guitar revolutionary Agustín Castellón Campos, and three special performances by Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía. Until 29 June 2026
MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM: A new outdoor production of Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream is open at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, telling the story of a bitter dispute in the fairy kingdom, and four fleeing lovers who find themselves in an enchanted forest. Until 18 July 2026
ART OF MINI GOLF: Did you know mini golf was created in the 19th century by Scottish women who were banned from 'real' courses? Battersea Arts Centre celebrates the inventiveness of the game, with nine adventurous mini golf holes, each designed by a leading woman artist; play the holes and learn more about the subversive sport as you go. Until 26 July 2026
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR: Eurovision star Sam Ryder assumes the role of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Palladium. Tyrone Huntley, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Simon Russell Beale, Richard Armitage, Boy George, Layton Williams and Julian Clary are also among the cast. Until 5 September 2026
DRINK OF THE WEEK: At time of writing, the weather forecast is looking rather splendid for the week ahead — our cue to reshare our roundup of the best pub gardens across London. North, south, east west and central are covered. Plenty will be screening World Cup action, while many others will give football avoiders the chance to escape it.
Today's events: Monday 22 June
BEHIND WESTMINSTER ABBEY: Join Footprints of London guide Maire Helly for a stroll through hidden yards and squares close to Westminster Abbey, offering views of the building different from those usually seen from Parliament Square. Hear about historic figures including royals and politicians who have lived and worked in the area. 2pm
GREEN WALK: Take a guided walk through the gardens of the City of London, including bomb sites, churchyards, Roman ruins and empty spaces which have been converted to gardens, and learn about the flora and fauna which call them home. It's just one event of many on the London Festival of Architecture programme this week. 2pm-4pm
PERSONA: Barbican Cinema screens 1966 Swedish film Persona, directed by Ingmar Bergman, about the deep bond that forms between a nurse and an actress who has suddenly stopped speaking. It's shown as part of the venue's Queer 60s programme, and is shown in Swedish with English subtitles. 6.30pm
PARTY IN POMPEII: Classicists Mary Beard and Charlotte Higgins take part in the British Library's Food Season, giving a talk about the food of the Romans. Find out what the archaeology of Pompeii tells us about where and how they dined, from glamorous outdoor dining rooms to back alley bars, in a live recording of their podcast Instant Classics. 7pm
BYLINE TIMES: On the 10th anniversary of the EU Referendum, the Byline Times is at the Cockpit Theatre in Marylebone for an evening of challenging discussion on the topic of independence. 7.30pm
Today's events: Tuesday 23 June
KIDNAP: Based on the true story of actor and writer Samia Rida's own kidnap to Saudi Arabia as a child, Kidnap at the Drayton Arms Theatre explores multiculturalism, domestic abuse, having a disabled sibling, and how kidnap can involve a swimming pool. 23-27 June 2026
THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIER: Oscar Straus’s 1908 opéra bouffe The Chocolate Soldier comes to Wilton's Music Hall, staged by Opera della Luna which is known for its productions of comic opera and operetta. It's the first time the show — based on George Bernard Shaw's anti-war play Arms and the Man — has been staged in the UK since 1940, when its run at the Shaftesbury Theatre was cut short when the theatre was bombed. 23-27 June 2026
POSSUM: As part of Bleak Week — focusing on "cinema of despair" — the Prince Charles Cinema screens Possum, a 2018 psychological thriller which pays homage to the British horror films of the 1970s, telling the story of a disgraced children’s puppeteer trying to destroy hideous puppet Possum. 5.45pm
WALUIGI’S PURGATORY: Artist duo dmstfctn brings an interactive, simulation-based performance to the UCL East Community Cinema in Stratford. The piece, Waluigi’s Purgatory, follows an AI that has cheated during its training, using real-time 3D theatre and facial motion capture to explore the contradictions of machine intelligence. Audience members use their phones to guide the AI through its encounters, accompanied by a soundtrack from composer Evita Manji. FREE, 7pm-8pm
SONGS IN THE GARDEN: South Dulwich Chorus and South Dulwich Ensemble team up for Summer Songs in The Garden, a seasonal concert in the garden at St Stephen's Church (or inside the church if the weather is bad). FREE (donations welcome), 7pm-8.30pm
IMPROV MUSIC: Long-time collaborators Eddie Prévost and Seymour Wright bring an evening of experimental improvisation to Cafe OTO in Dalston. Infant Tree presents two sets from the duo, featuring Prévost — a founding member of the legendary AMM — on drums and percussion alongside Wright on saxophone. 7.30pm
MELTWATER: The fragile beauty and accelerating loss of the polar ice caps comes under the spotlight in MELTWATER, an immersive performance at the Royal Albert Hall which combines evocative Indian vocals with contemporary instrumentation, set against a visual backdrop of glaciers filmed in their final stages, followed by a Q&A with climate change scientist Dr Natasha Barlow. 7.30pm
Today's events: Wednesday 24 June
LIBERACE AND LIZA: "She doesn’t just perform a song, she lives it." So says Jillian Snow of Liza Minelli, whom she plays in this glitzy vision of Liberace and Liza (the former is played by David Saffert) sharing the same stage, and belting out hits including Cabaret and Over the Rainbow, plus contemporary choons. 24 June-4 July 2026
JAPANESE FEMALE PHOTOGRAPHERS: The Photographers' Gallery's summer exhibition displays the work of 27 Japanese women photographers, from the 1950s to the present. More than 200 photographs, videos, installations and rare photobooks are on show, in a bid to rebalance a history too often told through a single, male-dominated lens. 24 June-27 September 2026
ARMED FORCES DAY: St Thomas’ Hospital hosts a public celebration in Mary Seacole Memorial Square for Armed Forces Day. The afternoon features a military band and piper, alongside a stall from the Florence Nightingale Museum where you can handle some of the objects from its collection or meet an historical performer portraying Mary Seacole. You can also spin a prize wheel for the chance to win museum tickets. FREE, 10am-2pm
LEAVING LONDON: Marking the centenary of a major upheaval, a volunteer gives a Spotlight Talk at the Foundling Museum in Bloomsbury. Hear about the day in 1926 when dozens of children were moved from their central London home at the Foundling Hospital to the countryside, diving into the specific places and faces involved in the relocation. 2pm
DULWICH: Take a tour of this historically (and financially) rich area with guide Richard Watkins. Walk along London's last toll road and explore wonderful architecture from the College buildings and grand villas to humble cottages. 2.30pm-4.30pm
GLOBE TALKS: Members of the creative team behind the upcoming production of Bertolt Brecht’s anti-war protest play Mother Courage gather at Shakespeare’s Globe. This panel discussion and Q&A delves into the world of the play and its contemporary relevance, offering a deeper look at the themes explored in Anna Jordan’s new adaptation. FREE, 5pm
GENERATION HOPE: The Natural History Museum opens its doors for Generation Hope: London Climate Action Night, a free evening exploring nature-based solutions to the climate crisis. Part of London Climate Action Week, the event features pop-up science stations, a discussion on urban heat, and guided tours of the Fixing Our Broken Planet gallery. FREE, 6.30pm-9.30pm
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE: Award winning wildlife photographer Paul Goldstein hosts an evening in support of the Kenya Wildlife Trust UK Cheetah Conservation, at The Porterhouse in Covent Garden. Hear about his 35 years as photographer, guide and conservationist, and his endless pursuit for the perfect photo. 7pm
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: Guildhall School of Music & Drama percussion students present Impact/Reflection, a programme exploring rhythm and collective energy. Curated and led by Engin Eskici, the performance showcases a range of contemporary and modern works that focus on intricate musical textures. FREE, 7pm
COMEDY SHORTS: Hackney Picturehouse hosts Shorts on Tap for For The Love Of Romcoms, a selection of comedy short films celebrating love, laughter and awkward encounters. Emerging UK and international filmmakers offer their own unique take on modern relationships, missed connections, heartbreak, and happily-ever-afters, and take part in a Q&A after the screening. 7pm
DODGY ROYALS: The beautiful Fitzrovia Chapel is the setting for a Sohemian Society talk on a less-than-beautiful subject: the former Duke and Duchess of York. Hear from Andrew Lownie, whose bestselling book Entitled drew on four years of research and interviews with over a 100 people to trace the lives of Andrew and Fergie through their childhoods, courtship, marriage, divorce, careers, and royal and charitable activities. Chaired by Ross MacFarlane. 7pm
NERD NIGHT: The celebration of all things geeky returns, this time at St Matthias Halls in Dalston. Three speakers dip into their personal obsessions, including a statistical analysis of all the vampire slayings in Buffy, the maths behind baby names, and the lies of race science. 7pm
VIENNA 1897: The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment reconstructs the programme of the last concert Brahms attended, in March 1897. Today's show, at Southbank Centre, includes Brahms’ Fourth Symphony, Dvořák’s Cello Concerto and Haydn's Symphony No.73, and acts at the finale of the OAE's 40th anniversary season. 7pm
JAWDANCE: Poetry performance night Jawdance pops up at Brixton House, with artist Kat François hosting a line-up TBC. There's also an open mic lottery, where anyone can throw their name in for a chance at some time in the spotlight. 8pm
Today's events: Thursday 25 June
REVEL PUCK CIRCUS: The circus is in town — well it is if you live in Leyton: Revel Puck Circus pitch up for eight dates between now and early July, for their mirth-making show Glimmer Daze Gambit, which is about hope, arrival and community. Bounce juggling, cloud swinging and group acrobatics are promised, as is so much more. 24 June-5 July 2026
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD: Aaron Sorkin’s stage adaptation of Harper Lee's novel To Kill A Mockingbird returns to the West End, opening at Wyndham's Theatre and starring Richard Coyle as Atticus Finch. 25 June-12 September 2026
PORTRAIT AWARD: The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award opens at the National Portrait Gallery today, celebrating the best in contemporary portraiture. This year's four shortlisted pieces were chosen from over 1,474 entries from artists across 63 countries. FREE, 25 June-7 October 2026
FRIDA KAHLO: Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is the subject of a new exhibition at Tate Modern, featuring over 30 of her works that show how she became one of the most influential artists of all time, not to mention a cultural phenomenon. Some of Kahlo's garments, jewellery, photographs and memorabilia feature, along with 200 works by her contemporaries. 25 June 2026-3 January 2027
RIVER VOLUNTEERING: Help transform the banks of the Silk Stream in Barnet by joining a River Action Volunteer Day. The session focuses on "balsam bashing" — removing invasive Himalayan balsam by hand — alongside litter picking to boost local biodiversity. No previous experience is necessary, and the organisers provide all required equipment, including wellies, plus tea and biscuits for the crew. FREE, 11am-3pm
ANNA MARIA GARTHWAITE: Dr Silvija Banić leads a lunchtime lecture at the V&A South Kensington exploring the legacy of Spitalfields pattern drawer Anna Maria Garthwaite. The talk celebrates the museum's recent acquisition of a dress fabric based on Garthwaite's work, a pioneer who famously introduced the principles of painting into the loom. FREE, 1pm-2pm
WATERLOO PUB WALK: Swap your desk chair for a barstool on this after-work historical tour of SE1. Led by a local storyteller, the route winds through Lower Marsh and Roupell Street to uncover stories of Georgian rogues, wartime resilience, and the railway’s impact on the area, and visits three characterful local boozers — The King’s Arms, The Duke of Sussex, and The Pineapple — and even includes a complimentary drink provided by the organisers. FREE, 5pm-7pm
COOL RUNNINGS: The Lower Marsh Lates series returns to Waterloo with a 90s-themed outdoor screening of the classic Jamaican bobsleigh comedy. Arrive early for pre-film entertainment. Themed attire is highly encouraged, with prizes available for the best throwback outfits. FREE, 6pm-8.50pm
FOUR SEASONS: Vivaldi's Four Seasons gets a striking makeover, courtesy of virtuoso percussionist James Larter and accomplices, as they reimagine the iconic score using the likes of vibraphone, marimba, bongos, gongs and castanets. Hear it in the impressive Great Hall at Barts. 6.30pm-8.30pm
SHAPING AGE: Explore the complexities of growing older through a multi-sensory evening of workshops, performances, and talks at the Wellcome Collection. Shaping Age features a live recording of The Polyester Podcast on Gen Z ageism, a performance by Martin O’Brien exploring mortality, and interactive poster-making sessions, as well as a short film screening and a DJ set by Nihon Ten, with the museum's café and pop-up bars open throughout. FREE, 7pm-10pm
WINDRUSH CONCERT: Kings Place Artist in Residence Renell Shaw gives the live premiere of his Ivor Novello Award-winning The Windrush Suite — a heartfelt tribute to his Caribbean roots and the trailblazing Windrush generation through a live ensemble, intimate family recordings, and striking visuals. That's followed by his new work, Echo in the Bones, which explores what it means to be “Black British” through the eyes of the Windrush Generation’s children. 7.30pm
DOUBLE COMEDY PREVIEW: Catch two work-in-progress comedy shows in one night out at Artsdepot in Finchley. Politics-focused comedian Matt Forde and stand-up comedian Bella Hull both try out new material ahead of Edinburgh Fringe. 7.45pm
Today's events: Friday 26 June
FUSE INTERNATIONAL: For nine days from today, performing arts festival FUSE International takes over Kingston, with a programme of music, theatre, dance, comedy, visual arts, spoken word, circus and more. Highlights include a Pride in Kingston weekend celebrating the local LGBTQIA+ community, and a Battle of the Bands highlighting local musical talent. 26 June-5 July 2026
SPITALFIELDS MUSIC FESTIVAL: The 50th anniversary edition of Spitalfields Music Festival presents contemporary music, opera, choral works, walking tours and community projects across London's East End. Highlights in the programme include soprano Carolyn Sampson, the New European Ensemble's Seasonal Quartet with writer Ali Smith, the Carice Singers, and concerts at venues ranging from neighbourhood spaces to the Tower of London. 26 June-8 July 2026
WOMEN OF SOUTHWARK: Join a Southwark Cathedral guide to hear about some of the notable women who have been connected to the Cathedral during its 900-year history. Queen Mary I, Victorian pioneers such as Octavia Hill and Isabella Gilmore, and benefactors such as Dorothy Appleby and Elizabeth Newcomen who provided funds for poor people in south London all feature on the tour. 11am
PICCOLO CONCERT: The brilliance and versatility of the highest-pitched member of the woodwind family take centre stage at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. This Piccolo Concert at Barbican offers a dedicated showcase of the instrument's unique character and technical range. FREE, 1pm
SCORSESE SHORTS: Leicester Square's Prince Charles Cinema screens a compilation of five early short films by renowned director Martin Scorsese. Get an insight into his artistic development, from his time at NYU in the mid-1960s, to the late 1970s. 3.15pm
MARILYN MONROE: The National Portrait Gallery offers a curator's introduction to its recently-opened exhibition, Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait. Rosie Broadley, Senior Curator of 20th Century Collections introduces some of the pieces displayed in the exhibition, from early pin-ups of Norma-Jeane to the most poignant final photographs of Marilyn in 1962. 7pm-8pm
PITCH YOUR FRIENDS: Got a single friend who's looking for love? Show off their full potential at Pitch Your Friends, a dating night where you can give a three-five minute presentation of the best things about your mate, to a room of potential suitors. Takes place at the London Art Bar (Holborn). 7pm-10.30pm
OGREPALOOZA: Step into the swamp at Shrek-themed club night Ogrepalooza returns to Between the Bridges on South Bank. Mark 25 years (!) since the original film was released with live music from the UK’s #1 Shrek tribute band, The Ogretones (Is there more than one Shrek tribute band? We don't know). Fancy dress very much encouraged. 7pm-11pm
ISLANDS AND HIGHLANDS: As this year's Summer Music in City Churches festival comes to a close, the City of London Choir is at St Giles Cripplegate to perform a concert of traditional songs rooted in the land, from the British Isles to Bavaria. Expect to hear Shakespeare poems and songs set to music, and quintessential English poetry with 20th-century jazz. 7.30pm-9.30pm
Today's events: Saturday 27 June
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE FESTIVAL: What is apparently the UK's largest children's literature festival pitches up in Barnes for a weekend of talks and workshops. Hear from big names in the world of kids' books including Axel Scheffler, Michael Rosen and Lauren Child, take part in Aardman model-making sessions, or have a go at Manga illustration, among many other events and activities. 27-28 June 2026
BST HYDE PARK: Maroon 5, Mumford and Sons, Pitbull and Lewis Capaldi are among the headliners at this year's BST Hyde Park, commandeering a corner of Hyde Park for a fortnight from today (though tonight's Garth Brooks headline show is sold out). On non-gig days, the Open House programme takes place (unrelated to Open House London), with free entertainment spanning live music, film and sports screenings, and more. 27 June-12 July 2026
CORDON BLEU FESTIVAL: Le Cordon Bleu's Summer Festival in Bloomsbury offers 18 hands-on culinary workshops, wine and beverage tastings, and eight guest-chef demonstrations. Workshops are led by Le Cordon Bleu Master Chefs and visiting chefs including Michael Kwan and Masaki Sugisaki, with tastings from brands such as the Peruvian Embassy Pisco Bar, Brindisa and Lauden Chocolate. 9.30am-6pm
AMERICA 250: To celebrate 250 years of the USA, City of London Guides are hosting walking tours that look at the hidden connections between the Square Mile and American Independence. Expect an 'itinerary of printers, parishes, trade, rebellion and locations which shaped the ideas that not only crossed the Atlantic but supported the birth of a new nation'. 10.30am
UPPER STREET: Join London on the Ground for an historically minded tour of Upper Street and central Islington. 11am
HORNIMAN BIRTHDAY PARTY: Forest Hill's Horniman Museum celebrates its 125th birthday with a free (but ticketed) day of events. Watch local and young musicians and DJs across three stages, plus arts and crafts, Smallympics, object handling, a storytelling tent, tours and trails, and street food stalls — all with top-notch views of the London skyline. FREE, 12pm-5pm
PRIDE IN SOUTHWARK: Ahead of the big Pride in London festival next week, Pride in Southwark keeps the celebrations local. It begins with a protest march from the London LGBTQ+ Centre to Mint Street Park to defend and promote LGBTQIA+ rights, followed by a community event with music, spoken word and other entertainment in the park all afternoon. FREE, 12pm-6pm
ELIF SHAFAK: Renowned British-Turkish writer and activist Elif Shafak gives the inaugural Counterpoints Lecture at Southbank Centre, exploring whether creativity can help heal our divided world. Hear her thoughts on how creativity can open paths to belonging and collaboration in times of conflict and division. 2pm
RUGBY DOUBLE HEADER: Rugby team Barbarians play Wales in a double-header matchday at Twickenham. One ticket covers both the men's (KO 2pm) and women's (KO 5pm) fixtures — each match runs for 80 minutes. KO 2pm
BLITZ: London broadcaster and author Robert Elms is at the pontoon beside the SS Robin (Trinity Buoy Wharf) to discuss his book about the Blitz Club. The Covent Garden club was the height of fashion in the 1980s, with regulars including Boy George, Spandau Ballet, Grayson Perry, Sade, George Michael, Bananarama, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Ultravox and Robert himself. It's another wonderful event from the Sohemian Society, hosted by Keiron Pim. 2.30pm
BALLAST: Contemporary dancer and choreographer Sol Picó brings a powerful new solo performance to Bell Square in Hounslow. LASTRE (BALLAST) serves as the first chapter of a trilogy exploring themes of vital renewal and healing, blending Picó’s signature precision and strength with music by Judit Farrés. The 25-minute outdoor piece features four accompanying dancers. FREE, 8pm
Today's events: Sunday 28 June
ART & PRINT MARKET: Painters, sculptors, and illustrators take over the Sculpture Garden at Dulwich Picture Gallery for the launch of a brand new curated market. Browse original works and prints while enjoying floral displays, alongside a selection of local food and drink traders. Meet independent makers and hear the stories behind their vision in a relaxed outdoor setting. FREE, 10am-3pm
BUS MUSEUM FESTIVAL: Venture a smidge beyond the London border into Surrey for the Summer Festival at the London Bus Museum. View a range of heritage vehicles, take tours of the local area in a 1950s/1960s RT or Routemaster bus, and shop for books, models, old uniforms, badges and memorabilia. 10am-5pm
STREET MARKET: Homemade eats, hand crafted jewellery, clothing stalls and fresh fruit and veg await at Poplar's Aberfeldy Square, which hosts a new, weekly Sunday street market. 10am-5pm
CRICKET: The ICC Women's T20 World Cup is in full swing, with plenty of matches hosted here in London. Today, Lord's has two of 'em: South Africa V Bangladesh starts mid morning, followed by Australia V India. 10.30am and 2.30pm
DRAG QUEEN STORYTIME: Sashay your way over to Woolwich Works for Drag Queen Storytime, a family-friendly event in which drag queen Topsie Redfern hosts stories, songs and activities celebrating diversity. 11am
SOBER RAVE: Swing by Embargo Republica in Chelsea for a sober daytime rave hosted by Morning Gloryville. Enjoy yoga and other wellness activities, along with live acts and DJs, open mics, and a whole mocktail menu. 11am-4pm
TUDOR POWER STRUGGLE: Tour guide David Charnick leads a guided walk exploring the challenge for supremacy in 1522, in which Henry VIII, desperate for a male heir, began to question his previous marriage to Catherine of Aragon. Visit sites around Blackfriars and Clerkenwell linked to the struggle between King and Pope to secure the loyalty of the English people. 2pm
IAIN SINCLAIR: Acclaimed writer Iain Sinclair, many of whose books have been inspired by walking back and forth across London, will be giving this never previously performed talk about how this can be “an instrument of enlightenment and resistance”. In keeping with the 2026 London Festival of Architecture's theme of belonging, Iain will also be musing on how certain buildings and patterns of buildings influence and inform our lives. A Sohemian Society event. 2pm
B'MITZVAH PARTY: A 'Barmy Mitzvah', a giant photo album, cooking sessions and Egyptian belly dancing classes are a few of the many things going down at JW3's B'Mitzvah Party this afternoon, which is open to all. Just bring your dancing shoes. 2pm-6pm
ARAB FILM CLUB: Short films spotlighting refugee narratives and stories of migration are shown at Southbank Centre, curated by actor and writer Sarah Agha. The theme for the Refugee Week screening is courage, with three films shown followed by a Q&A with Agha. 3pm
QUARTET CONCRÈTE: The summer season at Conway Hall in Holborn concludes with a performance of Schubert’s masterpiece, the Death and the Maiden Quartet. Quartet Concrète presents a programme that also includes Haydn’s Quartet in E flat and Britten’s 3 Divertimenti. 6.30pm-8.30pm
