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    • Patrick Caulfield Exhibition at Tate Britain

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      Art Exhibition

      From 5 June 2013 to 1 September 2013

      Tate Britain SW1P 4RG [map]

      This summer, Tate Britain presents a survey exhibition of the celebrated British painter, Patrick Caulfield, known for his iconic and vibrant paintings of modern life.

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    • The Peter Pan Cup in Hyde Park

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      Swimming

      25 December 2013

      Hyde Park W2 2UH [map]

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    • Poster Art 150: London Underground's Greatest Designs

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      From 15 February 2013 to 1 October 2013

      London Transport Museum WC2E 7BB [map]

      A pioneering patron of poster art, London Underground has developed a worldwide reputation for commissioning striking poster designs.

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      From £15.00
      (USD23.57)
    • PruHealth World Triathlon Grand Final London

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      Triathlon

      From 11 September 2013 to 15 September 2013

      Hyde Park W2 2UH [map]

      Come and join the fun this September as the PruHealth World Triathlon Grand Final comes to London.

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    • The Queen's Knickers at the Southbank Centre

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      Kids Theatre

      From 6 August 2013 to 20 August 2013

      Southbank Centre SE1 8XX [map]

      Get your knickers in a twist with this classic comedy for wise young children.

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      From £12.00
      (USD18.86)
    • Rooftop Film Club

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      Film Festival

      From 30 April 2013 to 30 September 2013

      Various venues

      Rooftop Film Club is returning with another season of classic, cult and recent film releases on some of London's finest rooftops.

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    • Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon 2013

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      Running

      6 October 2013

      Hyde Park W2 2UH [map]

      The route includes some of London's Royal Parks and iconic landmarks.

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      From £46.00
      (USD72.29)
    • Taste of London Regent's Park

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      Eating and Drinking

      From 20 June 2013 to 23 June 2013

      Regent's Park and Primrose Hill NW1 4NR [map]

      Treat your taste buds this summer, as the world’s greatest restaurant festival returns to celebrate its 10th anniversary, with the best line-up ever.

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    • The Tempest at Shakespeare's Globe

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      Drama

      From 23 April 2013 to 18 August 2013

      Shakespeare's Globe Theatre SE1 9DT [map]

      See Shakespeare's magical tale of shipwrecks and spirits at Shakespeare's Globe this summer.

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    • Treasures from a hidden garden at the Chelsea Physic Garden

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      Art Exhibition

      From 1 August 2013 to 30 August 2013

      Chelsea Physic Garden SW3 4HS [map]

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    • Udderbelly Festival 2013

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      Comedy

      From 12 April 2013 to 14 July 2013

      Southbank Centre SE1 8XX [map]

      The iconic upside-down Purple Cow returns to Southbank Centre for its fifth summer, hosting exciting comedy, cabaret and theatre from around the globe.

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    • Vodafone London Fashion Weekend at Somerset House

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      Special Event

      February 2014
      (exact dates to be confirmed)

      Somerset House WC2R 1LA [map]

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    • Vodaphone London Fashion Weekend at Somerset House

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      Shopping

      From 19 September 2013 to 22 September 2013

      Somerset House WC2R 1LA [map]

      London Fashion Weekend follows London Fashion Week, which is one of the "big four" fashion trade shows in the world. London Fashion Weekend is a fashionista extravaganza, letting everyone in on the fabulous world of fashion.

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    • Crime Scene Live: An After Hours at Natural History Museum and Darwin Centre

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      Fairs / Show

      From 26 April 2013 to 29 November 2013

      Natural History Museum SW7 5BD [map]

      A chance to step into the shoes of a crime scene investigator.

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      From £40.00
      (USD62.86)
    • The Horne Section at The London Wonderground

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      Cabaret

      From 23 May 2013 to 12 September 2013

      Southbank Centre SE1 8XX [map]

      A five-star jazz comedy variety show, part improvised, part honed.

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      From £19.50
      (USD30.65)
    • In Fine Style: The Art of Tudor and Stuart Fashion at The Queen's Gallery - Buckingham Palace

      Must See!

      Art Exhibition

      From 10 May 2013 to 6 October 2013

      The Queen's Gallery SW1A 1AA [map]

      The changing fashions of British monarchs and their court during the 16th and 17th centuries.

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      From £9.25
      (USD14.54)
    • Opening the Olympics

      Must See!

      Art / Exhibition

      From 15 April 2013 to 31 October 2013

      Museum of London EC2Y 5HN [map]

      Relive last year’s summer of sport in a free display within the Galleries of Modern London.

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      Free
    • Propaganda: Power And Persuasion at The British Library

      Must See!

      Art Exhibition

      From 17 May 2013 to 17 September 2013

      British Library NW1 2DB [map]

      Posters, photographs, documents and artefacts charting campaigns from the 20th century to the present day.

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      From £9.00
      (USD14.14)
    • Sebastiao Salgado: Genesis at Natural History Museum

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      Photography

      From 11 April 2013 to 8 September 2013

      Natural History Museum SW7 5BD [map]

      A solo exhibition featuring images of landscapes and wildlife.

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      From £10.00
      (USD15.72)
    • United Micro Kingdoms (UMK): A Design Fiction at Design Museum

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      From 1 May 2013 to 25 August 2013

      Design Museum SE1 2YD [map]

      UmK presents multiple perspectives on a fictional future for the United Kingdom.

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      From £10.75
      (USD16.89)
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