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What's on today

Swedish Church Christmas Fair

Critics' choiceAround TownUntil Sun Nov 22, Swedish Church

Swedish food, gifts and kitchenware, Christmas decorations, paper goods, candles and Glögg are on sale; there's also a tombola and lottery.

Ergonomics - Real Design

ArtUntil Mar 7 2010, Design Museum

Prototypes, displays and products exploring how design reacts with everyday life.

The Wailers

RecommendedMusicSun Nov 22, Jazz Café

Former Aswad vocalist Brinsley Forde takes over duties on the Bob Marley front in this rare night of roots reggae nostalgia from the...

What's on this week

Oxford Street Christmas Market

FREEShoppingUntil Jan 3 2010, Parklife Oxford Street

Crafts, toys and jewellery are on sale at this traditional, German-style market, along with Bratwurst and Glüwhein. The market is...

Mencap Little Noise sessions

MusicUntil Tue Nov 24, Union Chapel

The spellbinding Union Chapel plays host to an eclectic season of gigs from the likes of Florence, Richard Hawley, Mika, David Gray and...

A Very Merry Christmas in Covent Garden

FREEAround TownUntil Jan 4 2010, Covent Garden Market

This year's lights in the Market Building, spectacular chandeliers made from 600 LED tubes, are again designed by United Visual Artists,...

Winter Wonderland

Museums & AttractionsUntil Jan 3 2010, Hyde Park

Hyde Park's seasonal makeover takes place for the third year running in late November. We may have had reservations about the ice rink...

London Jazz Festival

Critics' choiceMusicNov 13-22

The capital's annual jazz blow out hosts living legends playing alongside the hottest new talent, plus a huge cross-section of British jazz

World Press Photo Exhibition

FREELast chanceAround TownNov 27-Dec 13, Royal Festival Hall

This annual exhibition showcases the best photojournalism of the past year, on events including the Sichaun province earthquake in China...