Things to Do
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Extinction: Not the End of the World?
Museum Exhibition
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Natural History Museum SW7 5BD [map]
From super-sized birds to bizarre insects, millions of species that once roamed the planet are no longer around. Yet while 99% of the species that have lived on Earth have met their demise, some species have survived extinction and thrived.
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FA Cup Final
Football
10 May 2014
Wembley Stadium HA9 0WS [map]
The FA Cup is English Football's biggest competition. The FA Cup Final, played at London's iconic Wembley Stadium, brings the nation to a standstill and attracts millions of viewers from around the globe.
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Festival of Neighbourhood at the Southbank Centre
Special Event
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Southbank Centre SE1 8XX [map]
The Southbank Centre is transformed into an urban garden for a three-month festival this summer, celebrating neighbourhoods, communities and exploring what makes a good neighbourhood and what it means to live side by side.
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Film 4 Summer Series at Somerset House
Festival
August 2013
(exact dates to be confirmed)Somerset House WC2R 1LA [map]
Every summer, The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court in Somerset House hosts one of London's most beautiful open-air cinemas: Film4 Summer Screen. A highlight of the city’s summer calendar, the series features a range of films, all showing on a state-of-the-art screen with full surround sound.
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Frieze Art Fair at Regent's Park
Art Fair
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Regent's Park and Primrose Hill NW1 4NR [map]
Set in the beautiful surroundings of Regent's Park, Frieze Art Fair attracts more than 170 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world. After browsing the stalls, you can explore the sculpture garden and enjoy guided tours and talks.
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Gary Hume Exhibition at Tate Britain
Art Exhibition
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Tate Britain SW1P 4RG [map]
This summer, Tate Britain presents an exhibition of established British artist Gary Hume, including new work as well as international loans not seen in the UK before.
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George Catlin: American Indian Portraits at National Portrait Gallery
Art Exhibition
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National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE [map]
The first major exhibition of George Catlin portraits to be held in Europe since the 1840s.
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Hyde Park Comedy at Hyde Park
Comedy
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Hyde Park W2 2UH [map]
A stellar line-up of comedians are performing four nights of live comedy in Hyde Park.
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Imagine Festival at the Southbank Centre
Festival
February 2014
(exact dates to be confirmed)Southbank Centre SE1 8XX [map]
The Southbank Centre's annual festival for children boasts activities for all ages, from opera for babies to vampire-themed Valentine's Day celebrations for teens.
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IncrEdibles at Kew Gardens
Special Event
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew TW9 3AB [map]
Kew Gardens welcome back pleasure boating for the first time in more than 100 years, as part of the IncrEdibles festival, but this is no ordinary boating lake!
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Kew the Music at Kew Gardens
Music Festival
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew TW9 3AB [map]
Pack a picnic and head to the stunning Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew for summer evenings of brilliant music. The line-up includes Paul Weller, Jools Holland and Blondie.
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Let It Be at the Prince of Wales Theatre
Musical
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Prince of Wales Theatre W1D 6AS [map]
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the world's most successful rock 'n' roll band, live in London's West End! LET IT BE is a spectacular theatrical concert jam-packed with over twenty of The Beatles' greatest hits!
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London Design Festival 2013
Festival
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Various venues
The London Design Festival is a celebration of international design, with talks, seminars, exhibitions, parties and private views.
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London Ice Sculpting Festival at Canary Wharf
Special Event
January 2014
(exact dates to be confirmed)Canary Wharf - Shops E14 5AB [map]
At this super-cool, free annual event, talented sculptors from around the world compete against the clock to create chilly artworks from two-metre glistening blocks of ice in a nail-biting competition.
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Macbeth at Shakespeare's Globe
Drama
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre SE1 9DT [map]
See a magical and gripping production of Macbeth at Shakespeare's Globe this summer.
From £5.00
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Mayor's New Year's Eve Fireworks at EDF Energy London Eye
Special Event
31 December 2013
EDF Energy London Eye SE1 7PB [map]
London's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display at the EDF Energy London Eye is famous around the world.
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Monster Weekend at the British Museum
Horror Cinema
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British Museum WC1B 3DG [map]
The BFI is returning to the British Museum for the second year running for a spooky weekend of outdoor screenings of classic British horror movies.
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Patrick Caulfield Exhibition at Tate Britain
Art Exhibition
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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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Poster Art 150: London Underground's Greatest Designs at London Transport Museum
Museum Exhibition
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London Transport Museum WC2E 7BB [map]
A pioneering patron of poster art, London Underground has developed a worldwide reputation for commissioning striking poster designs.
From £15.00
(USD23.45)
