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Waste Not, Want Not at the Museum of Brands; photo courtesy of the museum

Waste Not, Want Not

22 Jan - 29 Nov 2009; not Mon (annual)

Waste Not, Want Not at The Museum of Brands displays propaganda posters of the 1940s when Britain had to economise on raw materials, save on energy and salvage scarce commodities, drawing…

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Diana Thater, gorillagorillagorilla, (2009) Production Stills. Courtesy of the Natural History Museum

After Darwin: Contemporary Expressions

26 Jun - 29 Nov 2009

See the works of artists and writers inspired by Charles Darwin's book, The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals, at London's Natural History Museum. It explores Darwin's theory that…

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London International Boat Show. Courtesy of the British Marine Federation

London International Boat Show

8 - 17 Jan 2010 (annual)

From the latest dream yachts and cutting-edge powerboats to dinghies, narrowboats and surfboards, all nautical vehicles are displayed at the London International Boat Show at ExCel. Find…

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Flying Safari. Courtesy of Escape Events

Adventure Travel Live

29 - 31 Jan 2010 (annual)

Venture off the beaten track at Adventure Travel Live, held at the Royal Horticultural Halls. Research and plan adventure trips with specialist operators and catch exclusive show offers.…

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Flying high at the MCN London Motorcycle Show. Courtesy of MCN Motorcycle Show

MCN London Motorcycle Show

4 - 7 Feb 2010 (annual)

The MCN London Motorcycle Show at ExCel features displays of racing motorcycles and appearances by the personalities who ride them, trade stands packed with motorcycles, scantily clad women…

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Peepshow. Photo and artwork by Giles Walker

Kinetica Art Fair

4 - 7 Feb 2010 (annual)

Carnivorous lampshades and pole-dancing robots might sound like elements of a very disturbed person's dream, but Kinetica Art Fair at London's P3 displays exactly these sorts of weird exhibits…

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Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE

Feb - Mar 2010 (annual)

Olympia hosts the live format of BBC TV's series, Who Do You Think You Are?, which takes celebrities on a journey to discover their ancestral roots. Celebrities including Lesley Garrett…

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Firaaq, directed by Nandita Das; courtesy of Human Rights Watch Film Festival

Human Rights Watch International Film Festival

Mar 2010 (annual)

The Human Rights Watch International Film Festival, held at London cinemas including Brixton's Ritzy Cinema, screens world and UK premières documenting the fight to highlight injustices…

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Nature, John Maeda 2007. Courtesy of Riflemaker

Decode: Digital Design Sensations

8 Dec 2009 - 11 Apr 2010 (annual)

The V&A houses digitally growing plants, roving mechanical eyes and other technological surprises during the exhibition Decode: Digital Design Sensations. Explore recent developments in…

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'Dockside Story' at the British International Motor Show, London. © onEdition

The British International Motor Show

Jul - Aug 2010 (biennial)

The British International Motor Show returns to London, taking place at the state-of-the-art exhibition centre ExCeL London.

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Summer Uni London; photo courtesy of Eloqui PR

Summer Uni London

Jun - Aug 2010 (annual)

Forty thousand young Londoners can enrol on free summer courses throughout June, July and August this year. The Summer Uni London programme offers a choice of 1000 subjects ranging from belly…

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The Great River Race, London. Courtesy of Stuart Wolff

The Great River Race

Sep 2010 (annual)

Gigs, skiffs, Chinese dragon boats, Hawaiian war canoes, Viking longboats, Irish curraghs, shallops, wherries, whalers and more provide a wonderful spectacle on the Thames at the annual Great…

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Outbreak 1939

20 Aug 2009 - 6 Sep 2010

Seventy years after the radio announcement informing the nation that Britain was at war, Imperial War Museum London is mounting Outbreak 1939. This new exhibition explores the build-up to the…

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Luminopolis

Oct 2010 (annual)

Luminopolis gives a new meaning to clubbing - the festival at SEone club combines fun with sustainability and social justice by joining up with key NGOs and creative multimedia organisations.…

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Poetry Marathon

Oct 2010 (annual)

Celebrated international poets, writers, artists, philosophers, scholars and musicians perform in the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2009, designed by architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa…

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Inside Out Festival

Oct 2010 (annual)

The Inside Out Festival brings together the capital's higher education institutes and cultural sector for this exciting programme. Examining contributions made by academics and students to the…

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London Games Festival. Courtesy of Cake

London Games Festival

Oct 2010 (annual)

The London Games Festival presents gaming and interactive entertainment for die-hard fans keen to test out the latest releases before they hit the shops and casual players. Talks, fairs, game…

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London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. Courtesy of Motion Works

London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

6 - 7 Nov 2010 (annual)

The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run sets off from Hyde Park Corner. Spectators line the entire 64 miles of the road from London to Brighton to watch the glorious parade of elegant vehicles.

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Waste Not, Want Not at the Museum of Brands; photo courtesy of the museum

Waste Not, Want Not

Jan - Nov 2010; not Mon (annual)

Waste Not, Want Not at The Museum of Brands displays propaganda posters of the 1940s when Britain had to economise on raw materials, save on energy and salvage scarce commodities, drawing…

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Science Museum, London. Courtesy of Science Museum

Science Museum

Daily

London's awe-inspiring Science Museum uses hands-on displays, gizmos, gadgets and virtual rides on a state-of-the-art trip into past and future. Take virtual photographs, whisper using…


Highlights

Waste Not, Want Not

The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising

22 Jan - 29 Nov 2009; not Mon (annual)

After Darwin: Contemporary Expressions

Natural History Museum

26 Jun - 29 Nov 2009

London International Boat Show

ExCeL London

8 - 17 Jan 2010 (annual)