Westminster & St James's

2 December 2009

Odeon Panton Street SW1Y 4DP[map]

A festival showcase for the audiovisual work of students, to promote and bolster their talents.

4 December 2009 to 24 December 2009

Institute of Contemporary Arts SW1Y 5AH[map]

7 December 2009

Banqueting House SW1A 2ER[map]

The Banqueting House presents a concert.

8 February 2010

Banqueting House SW1A 2ER[map]

The Banqueting House presents dances around the world for piano duet.

21 November 2009 to 30 November 2009

Institute of Contemporary Arts SW1Y 5AH[map]

Internationally acclaimed for his books on literature, politics and the intersection of politics and culture, Said was the most prominent spokesman for the Palestinian cause outside the Middle East as well as an accomplished musician. Diagnosed with incurable leukemia in 1991, Said stopped giving interviews. But in November 2002, less than a year before he died, he made a final exception and over the course of three days spoke with unparalleled intimacy about his life, illness and work.

27 November 2009 to 3 December 2009

Odeon Panton Street SW1Y 4DP[map]

A comedy in which the complex relationships of an extended family are laid bare through their reactions to the mysterious 'Escorbo'.

20 November 2009 to 3 December 2009

Institute of Contemporary Arts SW1Y 5AH[map]

Examined Life pulls philosophy out of academic journals and puts it back on the streets in a series of unique excursions through spaces that hold resonance for philosophers and their ideas.

23 November 2009

Institute of Contemporary Arts SW1Y 5AH[map]

How does a father deal with the death of his son? Flemish cartoonist, Willy Linthout, discusses his graphic novel Years of the Elephant with Michael Rosen, author of The Sad Book. Followed by signing.

4 December 2009 to 31 January 2010

Institute of Contemporary Arts SW1Y 5AH[map]

The ICA is proud to present the acclaimed international group exhibition For the Blind Man-, which starts from the premise that confusion lies at the heart of wisdom, and aims to celebrate the speculative nature of knowledge, through artworks which imply that curiosity matters more than understanding. Featuring anonymous, Dave Hullfish Bailey, Marcel Broodthaers, Sarah Crowner (with Dexter Sinister), Mariana Castillo Deball, Eric Duyckaerts, Hans-Peter Feldmann, Peter Fischli & David Weiss, Rachel Harrison, Will Holder, Giorgio Morandi, Matt Mullican, Bruno Munari, Nashashibi/Skaer, Benoît Maire and Falke Pisano, Jimmy Raskin, Frances Stark, Rosemarie Trockel, Patrick van Caeckenbergh and David William.

1 November 2009 to 31 January 2010

The Illustration Cupboard SW1Y 6AL[map]

A new list of over 50 leading contemporary book illustrators from around the world is on show at this collection of contemporary book illustration artwork. To coincide with the UK premier of Tom Hanks' new film Where The Wild Things Are there is a special focus on the artwork of Maurice Sendak with rare signed lithographs produced by the artist from 1971 on view and for sale.

2 October 2009 to 18 December 2009

Tiger Tiger, London SW1Y 4SP[map]

This club night boasts three rooms of music - a Main Room featuring commercial chart, a Lounge featuring 60s and 70s disco and a Club Room spinning dance and club classics.