Holborn

Open all year Tue - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hunterian Museum - Museums of the Royal College of Surgeons of England WC2A 3PE[map]

This new gallery area contains works of art from Hunter's personal collection by artists such as George Stubbs, William Hodges and Jan van Rymsdyk.

3 December 2009

London School of Economics WC2A 2AE[map]

An electric mix of swing, groove, and some new originals by Asaf.

22 February 2010 to 25 February 2010

Peacock Theatre WC2A 2HT[map]

Bold, innovative and technically astonishing, Maria Pagés has shaped modern flamenco in her own image. With this intimate new work she presents a study of herself, inspired by the process that painters follow when creating a self-portrait. Touching and poetic, this is thoroughly contemporary flamenco of the highest order.

26 November 2009

Guanabara WC2B 5PW[map]

Surur: Surur is an exciting new group showcasing an irresistible blend of various infectious Brazilian rhythms from classic samba/ samba-rock to soul and funk. They are supported by DJs Franco and Irfan.

19 December 2009

Guanabara WC2B 5PW[map]

Live music from samba and reggae band Tribo and samba and bossa from DJ Cliffy, who is joined on the decks by Dan Seixas.

5 December 2009

Guanabara WC2B 5PW[map]

Eri Okan: Eri Okan means 'conscience' in Yoruba and the group plays inspirational grooves with lyrics dealing with profound themes. With songs in Portuguese, Yoruba, Pidgin and English, Eri Okan performs with 10 members. Support comes from DJ Mark Robertson playing anglo-brazilian music.

28 November 2009

Guanabara WC2B 5PW[map]

Live music from Rebeca Vallim and Band along with DJ Cliffy who is joined on the decks by Dan Seixas bringing a hedonistic mix of funky samba and baddass bossas.

12 December 2009

Guanabara WC2B 5PW[map]

Live music from Ritmos da Cidade, along with DJ Roc Hunter spinning the finest classic and contemporary ingredients blended into a heady mix-and-match musical menu.

Every Sat 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sway WC2H 9JA[map]

A show from Perrier Award Winning Comedians.

30 November 2009

London School of Economics WC2A 2AE[map]

This event look at the relationship between MTV, 'music' media and morality, looking at the role of Bill Roedy's work using MTV as an international and innovative platform to discuss how media can contribute to internationally important issues such as aids and poverty.

11 March 2010 to 29 March 2010

Peacock Theatre WC2A 2HT[map]

Blaze is a high-energy theatrical show of non-stop dance from some of the world’s hottest DJs, B-Boys and street dancers. Directed by top West End director and choreographer Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia!, Sister Act), Blaze features 14 of the best street dancers and breakers in the world and choreography from some of the brightest and hottest names in popular dance, plus stunning set designs by Es Devlin (set designer for Kanye West, Mika, Take That, Pet Shop Boys and the upcoming Lady Gaga tour)

8 June 2010 to 27 June 2010

Peacock Theatre WC2A 2HT[map]

Based on the play by Dale Wasserman and the novel by Ken Kesey, the show features a soundtrack including hits from Missy Elliot, Dizzee Rascal, Gotan Project, David Holmes and Cypress Hill.

27 November 2009

Guanabara WC2B 5PW[map]

Mandinga: 9-piece band Mandinga plays irresistible blend of samba, samba rock, funk and reggae. Their influences include Clube do Balanço, Olodum, Banda Black Rio, Bob Marley, James Brown, Simone among others. They are supported by DJ Limão.

26 November 2009

London School of Economics WC2A 2AE[map]

In this lunchtime series of lectures, a selection of LSE's academics from across the spectrum of the social sciences explain the latest thinking on how social scientists work to address the critical problems of the day. They survey the leading ideas and contributions made by their discipline, explain the problems that are addressed and the tools that are used, and explore the kinds of solutions proposed.

10 December 2009

London School of Economics WC2A 2AE[map]

London School of Economics and Political Sciences presents talks about human rights. Using dialogue from real-life interviews with people living in poverty, actors explore the dismal side-effects of such gross disadvantage - the homelessness, the lack of affordable housing, the unemployment, the debt.

Tue - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMEvery Ist Tue Of the Month 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Closed Bank Holiday

Sir John Soane's Museum WC2A 3BP[map]

Sir John Soane's Museum is a repository of miscellaneous items of building fabric, many rare survivals. These include a wide variety of early 19th century nails, screws and bolts preserved in the structure of the Museum and as fixings for objects as well as window frames and glazing bars, window latches, sash lifts, sash weights, early 19th century sash cord, doors and door furniture.

3 December 2009

London School of Economics WC2A 2AE[map]

Friends, freedom, and employment are good for happiness, while crime, poor health, and divorce are bad. People in places like Afghanistan can be as happy as those in much wealthier and safer ones like Chile. One explanation is the remarkable human capacity to adapt to adversity and hardship.

Tue - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMEvery Ist Tue Of the Month 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Closed Bank Holiday

Sir John Soane's Museum WC2A 3BP[map]

Soane's collection sheds light on cast manufacturing in the early 19th century, with makers often recorded in Soane's Journals and ledgers. It demonstrates the thriving trade in casts of pieces from private and public collections. Included are rare life masks of the artist Thomas Banks and the actress Sarah Siddons. Important casts include, John Bacon, medallion, Flight of Aeneas from Troy with which he won the first Royal Academy Gold Medal for Sculpture, Henry Webber, medallion, The Judgement of Midas, with which he won the Gold Medal for sculpture, Chellini Madonna by Donatello - 18th century cast made in England, Taddeo Tondo, Michaelangelo, made in England when the marble was in the collection of Sir George Beaumont.