Monday 8th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

 Tuesday 9th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

6pm NW - Joy Hayward ZSL COMMUNICATING SCIENCE SERIES: Making good decisions: how humans and other animals deal with an uncertain world Tuesday, 9 February 2010 18:00-19.45 (doors open from 17:00) These talks are free and open to everyone. No advance booking or registration is required and full details are available from -  The Meeting Rooms, ZSL London Zoo, Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY

8pm CE - Lewis Schaffer Controversial New York stand-up returns in a limited run of his free hit show.  Free admission with collection. Warning: Unpredictable!  Premier comedy website Chortle gave his show Four Stars and called it "a tour-de-force performance from a comic who" been on the ropes but definitely come back bigger and bolder, connecting bang on the funnybone. "The Scotsman awarded him Four Stars as he  "blows a hurricane of freshness through many tried and tested subjects." -  The Source Below 11 Lower John Street Soho, London W1F 9TY

 Wednesday 10th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

8pm CE - Lewis Schaffer Controversial New York stand-up returns in a limited run of his free hit show.  Free admission with collection. Warning: Unpredictable!  Premier comedy website Chortle gave his show Four Stars and called it "a tour-de-force performance from a comic who" been on the ropes but definitely come back bigger and bolder, connecting bang on the funnybone. "The Scotsman awarded him Four Stars as he  "blows a hurricane of freshness through many tried and tested subjects." -  The Source Below 11 Lower John Street Soho, London W1F 9TY

 Thursday 11th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

Moning CE - Valentine's Day, London UK film premiere Odeon Leicester Square

6pm SE - Philharmonia Orchestra: Martin Musical Scholarship Fund A recital by an award-winner of the Martin Musical Scholarship Fund. - Royal Festival Hall

 Friday 12th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

1pm SE - Foyle Future Firsts Presents... The Spirit of Mendelssohn The London Philharmonic Orchestra Foyle Future Firsts Programme is a dedicated apprenticeship programme for 16 gifted and talented young instrumentalists embarking on professional orchestral career - Southbank Foyer Bar - level 2

5pm SE - World Service Project WorldService Project (WSP) are a contemporary quintet formed in 2008, largely playing the music of pianist and composer Dave Morecroft. - Southbank The Front Room at QEH

 Saturday 13th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

2pm SE - Tomorrows Warriors Presents: Jazzploration Tomorrow’s Warriors present an afternoon of performances and workshops combining jazz, storytelling and performance poetry. - Southbank The Clore Ballroom

4pm CE - Think before you laugh Jewish comedian Ivor Dembina presents a run of his solo show about Israel, Palestine and the Jews entitled 'This is Not a Subject for Comedy'. Brilliantly funny in the face of tragedy. - Time Out - Phoenix Artist Club, 1 Phoenix Street (off Charing Cross Road), London WC2H 0JP Nearest tubes: Tottenham Court Road or Leicester Square.  Enquiries 07905 917425

 Sunday 14th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, SouthBank, London SE1 9PH

1pm SE - People Of Note People of Note are a large a cappella community choir from Bristol. Based on the principles of the Natural Voice Practitioners Network, they are led by founder choir member Maita Robinson.- Southbank Foyer Bar - level 2

 Monday 15th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, SouthBank, London SE1 9PH

10:30am SE - Bookworm Babies Baby bards are invited to come into The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall to explore stories and poems. - Southbank The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall

1pm-2pm SE - Guided Walk - St James's Park on Screen St. James's Park Take a tour through the locations of famous movies made in St James's Park.

4pm SE - The 9 1/2 Commandments of Aisle 16 Award-winning live poetry collective Aisle16 present their first show for younger audiences using comedy, poetry and diagrams in a step-by-step guide to writing and enjoying poetry. - Southbank The Clore Ballroom

 Tuesday 16th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

8am CE - The Kindness Offensive is on the move again with another massive Random Act of Kindness! We are staging the 2nd annual Pancake Day Extravaganza in association with the NSPCC and LeapAnywhere.com. Down at Ed's Diner (just off of Leicester Square) we'll be serving up thousands of Random Acts of Kindness in the form of FREE pancakes, FREE teas and FREE coffees. Come down and get yours! - Ed's Diner 19 Rupert St London, W1D 7PA

10:30 SE - Bookworm Babies Baby bards are invited to come into The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall to explore stories and poems. - Southbank The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall

12pm SE - Illustrate a backdrop for Gluemouth In the lead-up to Laura Dockrill’s performance of Gluemouth, we need your help to make the set! Come to The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall and help Laura draw the backdrop for her show. - Southbank The Clore Ballroom

8pm CE - Lewis Schaffer Controversial New York stand-up returns in a limited run of his free hit show.  Free admission with collection. Warning: Unpredictable!  Premier comedy website Chortle gave his show Four Stars and called it "a tour-de-force performance from a comic who" been on the ropes but definitely come back bigger and bolder, connecting bang on the funnybone. "The Scotsman awarded him Four Stars as he  "blows a hurricane of freshness through many tried and tested subjects." -  The Source Below 11 Lower John Street Soho, London W1F 9TY

 Wednesday 17th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

10:30 SE - Bookworm Babies Baby bards are invited to come into The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall to explore stories and poems. - Southbank The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall

12 noon - suitable for children aged five to seven and their families.
3pm - suitable for children aged eight to 12 and their families.
SE - Poetry Hopscotch Word Migrants Dzifa Benson and Naomi Woddis invite you to play Poetry Hopscotch, a magical game where you can write short poems in coloured chalk on a giant hopscotch, then shout them out on the special Poetry Hopscotch megaphone. Come and join the fun and see where you land. - Southbank Centre Square

8pm CE - Lewis Schaffer Controversial New York stand-up returns in a limited run of his free hit show.  Free admission with collection. Warning: Unpredictable!  Premier comedy website Chortle gave his show Four Stars and called it "a tour-de-force performance from a comic who" been on the ropes but definitely come back bigger and bolder, connecting bang on the funnybone. "The Scotsman awarded him Four Stars as he  "blows a hurricane of freshness through many tried and tested subjects." -  The Source Below 11 Lower John Street Soho, London W1F 9TY

 Thursday 18th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

12 noon - suitable for children aged five to seven and their families.
3pm - suitable for children aged eight to 12 and their families.
SE - Poetry Hopscotch Word Migrants Dzifa Benson and Naomi Woddis invite you to play Poetry Hopscotch, a magical game where you can write short poems in coloured chalk on a giant hopscotch, then shout them out on the special Poetry Hopscotch megaphone. Come and join the fun and see where you land. - Southbank Centre Square

12pm SE - Brigitte Aphrodite the Urban Fairy Musical comedy poet Brigitte Aphrodite performs a rainbow of magical songs and fairytale comic poems about urban life.Suitable for ages five to eight. - Southbank The Clore Ballroom

 Friday 19th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

1pm SE - Guillermo Rozenthaler & Rioplatenses Versatile Argentine vocalist-guitarist Guillermo joins forces with three of London's top Latin musicians - Javier Fioramonti (bass), Andres Ticino (percussion) and John Turville (piano) - to present a powerful, evocative, refined take on contemporary songs from Argentina, Uruguay and beyond. - Southbank Foyer Bar - level 2

5:30pm SE - Submotion Orchestra Specially invited by Shlomo for this Tonic debut, Submotion Orchestra is a live six-piece project from Leeds, incorporating deep bass-driven grooves and dense textures in their progressive live dubstep sound.  - Southbank The Front Room at QEH

 Saturday 20th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

10am start. Birds of Richmond Park - Richmond Park (Pembroke Lodge) A 30 minute talk about Birds of Richmond Park. It will commence at Pembroke Lodge followed by a walk (Friends of Richmond Park only), booking essential. Call Sue on 020 8549 8975. Coffee/tea provided.

3pm SE - Julian Hepple's Story Time Join us for a magical party and see your favourite fairy tales come to life. - Southbank The Clore Ballroom

4pm CE - Think before you laugh Jewish comedian Ivor Dembina presents a run of his solo show about Israel, Palestine and the Jews entitled 'This is Not a Subject for Comedy'. Brilliantly funny in the face of tragedy. - Time Out - Phoenix Artist Club, 1 Phoenix Street (off Charing Cross Road), London WC2H 0JP Nearest tubes: Tottenham Court Road or Leicester Square.  Enquiries 07905 917425

 Sunday 21st February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

All Day SE - Kathak Stanzas Southbank Centre Artist in Residence Gauri Sharma Tripathi celebrates the voice in dance, with this imaginative workshop that combines words and traditional South Asian kathak dance. - Southbank The Clore Ballroom

1:30pm SE - Metropolitan Police Male Voice Choir The Metropolitan Police Male Voice Choir is a group of singers comprising police officers and civilian staff, serving and retired. - Southbank The Front Room at QEH

 Monday 22nd February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

10am - 12pm SW - Meet the Police - Richmond Park Richmond Park (Roehampton Gate Cafe)

6:30pm SE - Southbank Sandpit Come along to the Southbank Sandpit for a night of social games and playful experiences, curated by Hide&Seek. - Southbank Spirit Level

7pm CE - The Treadwell's Papers Launch Party: Witchcraft and Continental Philosophy Articles (Blind Cupid Press). Between 2005-08 Stephen Alexander presented a series of papers at Treadwell's. Now they are available in 2 books sold exclusively via Treadwell's. He will speak briefly about the work and his relation to the shop, in a night of nostalgia and fond memory of days gone by. Free but guest list. Reserve your place via Treadwell's by email (info@treadwells-london.com), or by phone, 020 7240 8906. - 34 Tavistock Street, London WC2E 7PB

 Tuesday 23rd February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UKentrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

8pm CE - Lewis Schaffer Controversial New York stand-up returns in a limited run of his free hit show.  Free admission with collection. Warning: Unpredictable!  Premier comedy website Chortle gave his show Four Stars and called it "a tour-de-force performance from a comic who" been on the ropes but definitely come back bigger and bolder, connecting bang on the funnybone. "The Scotsman awarded him Four Stars as he  "blows a hurricane of freshness through many tried and tested subjects." -  The Source Below 11 Lower John Street Soho, London W1F 9TY

 Wednesday 24th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

8pm CE - Lewis Schaffer Controversial New York stand-up returns in a limited run of his free hit show.  Free admission with collection. Warning: Unpredictable!  Premier comedy website Chortle gave his show Four Stars and called it "a tour-de-force performance from a comic who" been on the ropes but definitely come back bigger and bolder, connecting bang on the funnybone. "The Scotsman awarded him Four Stars as he  "blows a hurricane of freshness through many tried and tested subjects." -  The Source Below 11 Lower John Street Soho, London W1F 9TY

8pm SW - Ðurdica Vorkapi Croatian Designer to showcase in London's celebrity nightclub Boujis during London Fashion Week Croatian designer Ðurdica Vorkapi defines the style of Croatia's bohemian and sexy urban princesses in her label Hippy Garden which is set to make a storm in the UK during this Feb London Fashion Week. BOUJIS 43 Thurloe Street London SW7 2LQ

 Thursday 25th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

Morning CE - Alice In Wonderland, London UK film premiere Odeon Leicester Square, London

 Friday 26th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

11am CE - The True Taste Welsh Produce Market is back, bigger and better than before, bringing fresh produce from Wales's farm gates to Londoners plates.  The market will be held on Friday 26 February 2010 between 11am and 7pm at Golden Square, London, W1 (just off Regent's Street). True Taste award-winning producers will be selling a plethora of food and drink from artesian cheeses and exquisite smoked meats and pâtés, to mouth-watering chocolate brownies and fresh fruit, vegetables and meat from local Welsh farm shops. - Golden Square, W1F

11.00 SW - Isabella Plantation Gardeners Walk Richmond Park (Meet at Broomfield Hill gate) You are invited to join the gardeners for free guided walks throughout the year. Meet at the Broomfield Hill gate at 11.00.

11am to 3pm SE - Embrace Woodlands! Nature Digital Photography Workshop - This Free workshop will be run by our professional volunteer photographers. The workshops will look at simple photography tips and editing digital photographs using computer software in the setting of Dulwich Upper Wood. Drinks & refreshments are provided but please bring your own packed lunch, digital camera & wear suitable clothing for outside environment. To book a place please email john.embrace@gmail.com or phone 02086701221 - Dulwich Upper Wood Farquhar Rd London SE19 1SS

1pm SE - Mary Epworth Specially invited by Bellowhead, who will be performing in Queen Elizabeth Hall across the weekend, singer Mary Epworth with her Jubilee Band (the name stolen from her great great grandfather's Norfolk brass band) is an emerging singer-songwriter who makes music influenced by traditional English song and 1960s British psychedelia. - Southbank Foyer Bar - level 2

 Saturday 27th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

14.00-15.00 CE - Joanna Trollope Book Signing Sefidges Bookshop, Lower Ground Floor Meet legendary author Joanna Trollope at Selfridges London on Saturday 27 February, signing copies of her new book The Other Family. Famous for her epic novels about modern-day family drama Trollope and has been writing fiction for over 30 years. - Selfidges

4pm CE - Think before you laugh Jewish comedian Ivor Dembina presents a run of his solo show about Israel, Palestine and the Jews entitled 'This is Not a Subject for Comedy'. Brilliantly funny in the face of tragedy. - Time Out - Phoenix Artist Club, 1 Phoenix Street (off Charing Cross Road), London WC2H 0JP Nearest tubes: Tottenham Court Road or Leicester Square.  Enquiries 07905 917425

5:30pm SE - Jon Lloyd Quintet Soprano saxophonist John Law's new group comprises several great musicians at the top of their game.- Southbank Foyer Bar - level 2

 Sunday 28th February 2010

All day SE - BT Business Renowned photographer Rankin has captured the essence of 20 top UK entrepreneurs including jelly sculptors and an online greengrocer for a brand new exhibition the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur. The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional passion towards their work. - gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

1pm SE - Epsom Chamber Choir The Epsom Chamber Choir is celebrating its 40th anniversary this season. - Southbank Foyer Bar - level 2

 This weeks/Month featured events.

 Thursday 4th February - 1st March

10am- 6pm NW - Robin Conway Trading Faces - Photography Exhibition  My name is Robin Conway and I am having a private view of my current work (Trading Faces) at the Roundhouse Cafe on the 4th February 2010 from 6:30pm -11:00pm and the regular exhibition hours will be from 5th February - 1st March from 10:00am - 6:00pm, Monday-Sunday. - The Roundhouse Cafe Chalk Farm Road London NW18EH

 Sunday 21st February

Chinese New Year 2010

12noon - 6pm On Sunday 21 February 2010 central London will be transformed so visitors to Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, Shaftesbury Avenue and London Chinatown can welcome in the Year of the Tiger in spectacular style – with Chinese arts and entertainment from international and home-grown artists, and food, firecrackers and fireworks. - Trafalgar Square

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 20th January for 30 days

Get fit 4 free with Sweaty Betty this January. Take part in a combination of in-store and online workouts with motivation and advice from your own virtual personal trainer. Sweaty Betty stores around London (see website for exact details) Click for more information

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