January/February
2012 Free
London Events Today, Free events in London
Friday
3rd February 2012
Saturday
4th February 2012
10am NW - The
Forge From
fresh produce through
to a gardener's
question time, live
music to seedling
sowing, this is
a farmer's market
with a difference!
With an emphasis
on "grow your
own" we've
a whole day of family
events, stalls,
live music and edibles,
plus a chance to
ask the experts
at Camden Garden
Centre and Riverford
Organic Box Scheme
about growing your
own fruit and veg
- The Forge
3 - 7 Delancey Street
Camden Town London
NW1 7NL
12pm 6pm daily NW - "Muhammad -
Mercy to Mankind" exhibition
Part of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week
This outstanding exhibition combines impressive
educational displays, interactive models and ancient artefacts. - Islamic Cultural Centre and Central London
Mosque, 146 Park Road, London, NW8 7RG
Sunday
5th February 2012
12pm 6pm daily NW - "Muhammad -
Mercy to Mankind" exhibition
Part of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week
This outstanding exhibition combines impressive
educational displays, interactive models and ancient artefacts. - Islamic Cultural Centre and Central London
Mosque, 146 Park Road, London, NW8 7RG
2:30pm NW - Camp
Experts UK are
very proud to announce
the first ever FREE
London Summer Camp
& Teen Travel
Fair. 30+ Programmes
from around the
world.Teen specific
options with community
service. Languages,
Arts, Theatre, Sports,
Adventure, Leadership
etc. - The
Hall School 23 Crossfield
Road London NW3
4NU
Monday
6th February 2012
12pm 6pm daily NW - "Muhammad -
Mercy to Mankind" exhibition
Part of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week
This outstanding exhibition combines impressive
educational displays, interactive models and ancient artefacts. - Islamic Cultural Centre and Central London
Mosque, 146 Park Road, London, NW8 7RG
Tuesday
7th February 2012
12pm 6pm daily NW - "Muhammad -
Mercy to Mankind" exhibition
Part of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week
This outstanding exhibition combines impressive
educational displays, interactive models and ancient artefacts. - Islamic Cultural Centre and Central London
Mosque, 146 Park Road, London, NW8 7RG
6:30pm SW - Join us in celebrating Dickens's Bicentenary
with the launch of Dickens's London.
Peter Clark illuminates the settings of Dickens's
greatest works, his life, his journalism and his fiction. Clark's deft
interweaving of the modern capital with Dickens's writings allows us to stand
in central London and travel to Victorian times, experiencing the streets,
sights and sounds through his senses. Tthe Book Haus, 70 Cadogan Place, SW1X 9AH
Wednesday
8th February 2012
Thursday
9th February 2012
Friday
10th February 2012
Saturday
11th February 2012
10am SW - South Lambeth Market is a community led
market for foodies, arts, crafts and plant lovers. Open from 10am - 4pm, you
will experience a good eclectic mix of over 40 stalls inside and outside of the
Cavendish Arms. Relax by the Log fire inside! South Lambeth Market (at the
Cavendish Arms) The Cavendish Arms, Stockwell. SW8 2HJ
10:30 SW - The
Bentall Centre
have organised a
Cookie Workshop
on Saturday 11th
and Sunday 12th
February. Pop in
the weekend before
the big day and
decorate a cookie
which you can bag
up and take away
for your loved one
or better still
come together and
make one for each
other ... then you
can spend the rest
of the day shopping
to your heart's
content! The
Cookie Workshop
will be running
from 10.30am until
5pm on both days
and is completely
FREE, think of it
as a Valentine's
Gift from The Bentall
Centre ... go on,
treat yourselves!
- The Bentall Centre
Kingston upon Thames,
KT1 1TP
12 noon CE -
October
Gallery Face
to Face: Visual
Cultures and Radical
Distrust in the
Middle East Admission
Free. Workshop
featuring artist
Laila Shawa, alongside
writers, academics
and curators. -
October Gallery
24 Old Gloucester
Street London WC1N
3AL
1pm SW -: Parkinson's
UK overseas
adventures information
day Going on an
overseas challenge
is a once in a life
time experience
and supporters always
have plenty of questions
when deciding to
take part. Come
to our information
day to find the
answers! Contact
us on 020 7932 1328
or events@parkinsons.org.uk
to book your place
on the day or to
find out more. - Parkinson's
UK, 215 Vauxhall
Bridge Road, London
SW1V 1EJ
6pm N The
Forge Cannoli, Cocktails
and Casablanca!
As a special Valentines
treat we be treating
our guests to an
early evening showing
of Casablanca, served
with a beautifully
mixed cocktail and
a delicious Sicilian
sweet treat! The
film will be showing
from 6pm in the
Forge. To
book a table or
one of our 2 sofas
for Cannoli and
Cocktails with the
film, please ring
the restaurant on
0207 2875959. Film
is free, food and
drink to be paid
for. - The Forge
3 - 7 Delancey Street
Camden Town London
NW1 7NL
Sunday
12th February 2012
10am CE - Central London's new and exciting Indie Market has
arrived! Offering an opportunity for the public to purchase the latest in
contemporary design, handmade products direct from the designer. Featuringa large
selection ofhandpicked stalls selling
everything from fashion items, stationary, knitwear, Interiors, Jewellery,
Ceramics, Art, Beauty Products, Vintage pieces and general gift items, making
it the perfect place to find unique items not readily available on the high
street. - ULU Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HY
10:30 SW - The
Bentall Centre
have organised a
Cookie Workshop
on Saturday 11th
and Sunday 12th
February. Pop in
the weekend before
the big day and
decorate a cookie
which you can bag
up and take away
for your loved one
or better still
come together and
make one for each
other ... then you
can spend the rest
of the day shopping
to your heart's
content! The
Cookie Workshop
will be running
from 10.30am until
5pm on both days
and is completely
FREE, think of it
as a Valentine's
Gift from The Bentall
Centre ... go on,
treat yourselves!
- The Bentall Centre
Kingston upon Thames,
KT1 1TP
Monday
13th February 2012
10:30 SE - Horniman
Museum and Gardens
I Love the Horniman.
Come and make a
model of your favourite
Horniman object
to contribute to
a temporary art
piece in the Museum.
Everyone is welcome.
Pick up a short
trail to discover
the stories behind
some objects of
love in our collections.
Gallery Square.
Free, drop
in. All visitors
are welcome, children
must be 3+ and accompanied
by an adult. - Horniman
Museum and Gardens
100 London Road
Forest Hill SE23
3PQ
Mr Horniman has stepped out of his time machine in his
top hat and tails to give you a special tour of his museum.He has some fantastic stories to tell and
loves an audience! Gallery Square Free, drop in. -
Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London Road
Forest Hill
SE23 3PQ
Tuesday
14th February 2012
Wednesday
15th February 2012
2pm SE - Horniman Museum and Gardens
Morris Dancing for All, 2pm and 3.30pm
Join in and learn some traditional English folk and
Morris dancing with live music!Free,
drop in. Children are recommended to be 4+ to take part. Please note: sticks
and scarves will be used in the dancing. - Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London Road
Forest Hill
SE23 3PQ
5pm SE Christian
Aid Collective
Ahead of this year's
London Fashion week,
the capital's most
stylish and climate
conscious, are coming
together on 15 February
to challenge consumer
choices by rewearing,
reclaiming and revitalising
their clothes at
‘Fashion
Deconstructed. Attendees
can contribute to
a recycled fashion
creation, as well
as enjoy live graffiti,
dancing with Swing
Patrol, video installations
and beats by Goodie
Goodie. - Leake
Street Tunnels Waterloo
London SE1 7NN
Thursday
16th February 2012
10am SW - Parallax
AF is an international
art fair showcasing
contemporary artists
from UK, USA, West
& East Europe,
Asia, South America,
Turkey, UAE and
Oceania.
Art ranges from
£50-£2000
in all media. Refreshments
will be available
from the onsite
restaurant. The
P(AF) Inaugural
Lecture will be
given by Professor
Alun Munslow.
Chelsea Town
Hall King's Road Kensington
& Chelsea London SW3
5EE
Friday
17th February 2012
10am SW - Parallax
AF is an international
art fair showcasing
contemporary artists
from UK, USA, West
& East Europe,
Asia, South America,
Turkey, UAE and
Oceania.
Art ranges from
£50-£2000
in all media. Refreshments
will be available
from the onsite
restaurant. The
P(AF) Inaugural
Lecture will be
given by Professor
Alun Munslow.
Chelsea Town
Hall King's Road Kensington
& Chelsea London SW3
5EE
Saturday
18th February 2012
10am SW - Parallax
AF is an international
art fair showcasing
contemporary artists
from UK, USA, West
& East Europe,
Asia, South America,
Turkey, UAE and
Oceania.
Art ranges from
£50-£2000
in all media. Refreshments
will be available
from the onsite
restaurant. The
P(AF) Inaugural
Lecture will be
given by Professor
Alun Munslow.
Chelsea Town
Hall King's Road Kensington
& Chelsea London SW3
5EE
3pm CE - October
Gallery Artist's
Talk: Admission
Free. Laila
Shawa will talk
about her work practise
and the exhibits
within The Other
Side of Paradise
at October Gallery,
London. - October
Gallery 24 Old Gloucester
Street London WC1N
3AL
Sunday
19th February 2012
11am SW - Miss
Vintage Wedding
Affair This
unique vintage wedding
fair is for creative
brides who want
to have fun with
their wedding day.
It's for
brides who want
something a little
bit special. We
know that's you!
You will be able
to chat to lots
of high quality,
original suppliers,
buy clothes &
accessories, even
eat cake! - Glenmore
House, 6 The Crescent,
Surbiton, Surrey,
KT6 4BN
Monday 20th
February 2012
Tuesday 21st
February 2012
12 noon E - Forget the high street sales, One Day Designers
Sale is back for 2012! In the spirit of London Fashion Week, spruce up your
wardrobe with this one day chance to pick up distinctive pieces of jewellery,
fashion and accessories by over 45 UK designers at the cutting edge of their
disciplines. Alongside sneak previews of exciting new work, each designer will
be offering selected pieces at discounted prices. Don't miss last chance
opportunities to snap up bargains from previous collections. - Craft Central, 33-35 St John's Square, London
EC1M 4DS
Wednesday 22rd
February 2012
Thursday 23rd
February 2012
Friday 24th
February 2012
10pm W - The
Back Pain Show
Taking place on
24-25 February at
London Olympia,
The Back Pain Show
2012 is the UK's
only one-stop-shop
for back pain suffers
and the health professionals
that treat them.
If you suffer from
back pain, or care
for someone that
does, and you are
looking for pain
solutions then this
is the place for
you. Attend for
FREE. By visiting
the URL www.backpainshow.co.uk/go/freelondonevents
Olympia 2 Hammersmith
Road London W14
8UX.
Saturday 25th
February 2012
10pm W - The
Back Pain Show
Taking place on
24-25 February at
London Olympia,
The Back Pain Show
2012 is the UK's
only one-stop-shop
for back pain suffers
and the health professionals
that treat them.
If you suffer from
back pain, or care
for someone that
does, and you are
looking for pain
solutions then this
is the place for
you. Attend for
FREE. By visiting
the URL www.backpainshow.co.uk/go/freelondonevents
Olympia 2 Hammersmith
Road London W14
8UX.
9pm E - SOUL
KANDI is back
at The Lane Bar,
for the usual Payback
with a FREE PARTY
for all just to
show our gratitude
to you for your
continued love &
support over the
years. DJ's:
Booker
T (Kings Of Soul),
Nick Power (Soul
Kandi), Mr.
cSp (Fresh Sweet
& Sexy), Matt
Sims & David
J (SSRadio/Soultronic),
DJ Mino (Tasty
Sessions) &
DJ Spice, with
a live PA from Charmaine
the girl with the
big voice! The
Dress Code is Smart
casual NO Hoodies
or Trainers.
The Lane Bar,
12-20 Osborn Street,
London. E1 6TE.
Sunday 26th
February 2012
10am CE - Central London's new and exciting Indie Market has
arrived! Offering an opportunity for the public to purchase the latest in
contemporary design, handmade products direct from the designer.
Featuringa large
selection ofhandpicked stalls selling
everything from fashion items, stationary, knitwear, Interiors, Jewellery,
Ceramics, Art, Beauty Products, Vintage pieces and general gift items, making
it the perfect place to find unique items not readily available on the high
street. - ULU Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HY
8pm SW - Hot Sundae is a FREE Burlesque and Cabaret evening at the Tooting
Tram & Social in SW London. Come down to see the cream of Londons Burlesque
and Cabaret stars in this wonderfully charming old venue - and warm the
cockles of your heart on a cold winter night. The February show stars:
Bettie Bottom Dollar, Coco Dubois, Hotcake Kitty, Lena Mae and Moonfish
Rhumba. - Tooting Tram and Social 46-48 Mitcham Road, SW17 9NA
9am CE - Sue
Ryder Charity
Febru-hairy 2012
1st - 29th
February Wax it,
Shave it, Dye it,
Wear it or dream
up your own hairy
activity to raise
funds for healthcare
charity Sue Ryder.
The wackier the
better
we want to hear
from you! Please
contact: Emma Taylor
Community Fundraiser
0207 554 5953 london.fundraising@sueryder.org
1st Floor 16
Upper Woburn Place
London WC1H OAF
7th
Feb - 24th Feb 2013
07:30 Earthfall's award winning 2005 production of At
Swim Two Boys, based on the novel of the same name by Jamie O'Neill, is being
revived for 2011/12.
Featuring 2 male dancers and 2 musicians, the story
unfolds against a cascading wall of water that slowly fills the stage. Tender
and visually beautiful the production reflects the boys developing love against
the turmoil of political revolution during the 1916 Easter Risings
Riverside Studios
Crisp Road, Hammersmith
W6 9RL
London
Landmark
Arts 8th -31st January
2012
Exhibition 11am
SW - The
Landmark Show,
now in its 3rd year,
sees the Landmark
building, a magnificent
19th Century former
church, transformed
into a viewing space
for digital &
video art. Featuring
five artists who
explore a diverse
range of themes
in a variety of
media. (Please note:
Show closed Mondays
& Tuesdays.)
- Landmark
Arts Centre Ferry
Road Teddington
TW11 9NN
February 2011
Check
out the free
events at the Roxy
128-132 Borough High Street
London SE1 1LB
Free
Events Opening Times The gardens are open daily May to September 09.30 – 18.00 October to April 09.30 – 16.30
Free
Comedy
"Lewis Schaffer is Free until Famous" Comedy.
The free solo standup show show, now every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Soho
. Controversial, funny and free. New York stand-up comic in a his FREE show.
Free admission with voluntary contribution - give if you laugh. "Warning:
Unpredictable. Recommended" says Time Out. Recommended by The Times, The
Independent, The Evening Standard and others. Monday/Tuesday/Wednesdays Doors
open at 7 PM. Show 8 PM - The Source Below, 11 Lower John Street Soho W1F
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