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    London's ice rinks The 2009 ice-skating season has officially opened

     
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    London Jazz Festival The capital's annual jazz blow-out

     
  • London Christmas fairs and markets

    Sidestep the obvious high street shopping routes and look for gift inspiration at winter markets, open studios and neighbourhood fairs

  • London gig guide

    Comprehensive listings of London gigs, festivals and concerts between now and next summer, all in one handy place. And you can book tickets too!

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  • Mrs Klein

    Critics' Choice

    Theatre

    Until Sat Dec 5, Almeida Theatre

    Thea Sharrock directs Claire Higgins in the title role of Nicholas Wright's play about a psychoanalyst's relationship with her daughter in 1934.

  • Martha Wainwright

    Music

    Wed Nov 11, Barbican Centre

    The sister of Rufus and daughter of Loudon Wainwright and Kate McGarrigle takes her wonderful rootsy, folky pop approach, ashot through with a distinctively...

  • Concert for Armistice Day

    Classical

    Wed Nov 11, St Bride's Church

    The St Bride's Choir and Orchestra perform a programme of music by English, Belgian, German and French composers. Finzi's Requiem da Camera; Franck's 'Panis...

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This week

  • Lord Mayor's Show and Fireworks Display

    FREE

    Critics' Choice

    Around Town

    Sat Nov 14

    The show welcomes into office the new Lord Mayor of the City of London. The three-mile-long parade involves 6,000 people, 1,550 of them servicemen and women,...

  • Jarvis Cocker Makes An Exhibition Of Himself

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    Alternative Nightlife

    Wed Nov 11, Village Underground

    A variety of exercises classes, including yoga and aerobics, taken by a professional teacher but soundtracked by Jarvis Cocker and his band (and any member...

  • South Bank Sparkle

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    Shopping

    Sat Nov 14, Gabriel's Wharf

    A number of the 50 independent shops at Gabriel's Wharf and neighbouring Oxo Tower Wharf are offering discounts and free giftwrapping for this shopping...

  • Simon Amstell - Do Nothing

    Comedy

    Nov 15-17, Shepherds Bush Empire

    Amstell, former host of 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks' is a brilliant stand-up. He's dark, challenging and sensitive all at the same time. If you haven't seen...

  • London International Tango Festival

    Dance

    Nov 13-15, Porchester Hall

    Tango performers from Argentina and across Europe come together for a weekend tango fest, including Osvaldo Zotto, who has been recognised by UNESCO for his...

  • Muse

    Music

    Nov 12-13, O2 Arena

    The hugely successful, extraordinarily over-reaching, proggy and space-obsessed rockers bring their squealing guitar solos, quasi-classical arrangements and...

All this week's listings

Lunch with Bubbles

Lunch in the Dorchester ’s Krug Room, right in the middle of the hotel’s vast kitchens, is always unusual; that glass wall is both permissive and preventive. The chefs know...
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  • New Moon collectors edition magazine

    On Tue Nov 17, Time Out magazine devotes its cover to the second 'Twilight' movie 'New Moon'. There are three different covers - Edward, Bella or Jacob. Order the full set, plus exclusive poster, now

  • Time Out presents… For One Night Only

    Tue Dec 8, Bloomsbury Theatre

    Time Out presents another extraordinary night of award-winning comedy and variety starring Reginald D Hunter, Tim Key and more

  • London Eye Night Flights

    Now that winter nights are drawing in don’t shut yourself away. See the London skyline twinkle beneath you with a trip on the London Eye by moonlight.

  • Christmas shows for kids

    Time Out's guide to the best family shows playing over the Christmas and New Year period

  • London's best markets

    Time Out presents our insider's guide to the best markets in London – including food at Borough, antiques at Portobello, vintage fashion at Camden and bric-a-brac at Broadway

  • Make the most of your free time

    Make the most of those precious after-work hours with our guide to living 5 'til 9. We've rounded up the best of London's diverse delights to inspire you to try something new.

  • Barbican Great Performers

    New to classical music but not sure what to see? Read our updates on the Barbican's Great Performers season and hear the world's best orchestras, conductors and soloists.

  • Ice-skating in London

    Ice skating rinks are popping up again in venues across London - here's where to glide (and...

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    Our Film, Music, Theatre, Big Smoke, and Food and Drink sections are tweeting from the front...

  • Time Out Eating & Drinking Awards 2009

    The best new bars, gastropubs and restaurants that have opened in the last year as judged by...

  • Great London walks

    Explore London on foot with our suggestions for some great capital walks, including riverside...

  • Eat out for under £10

    We've updated our guide to London's best cheap eats to include loads of cafes and restaurants...

  • 40 things to do in London on a Sunday

    Six days a week London is a bustling, yelling, wild-eyed city. But come Sunday, the capital...

  • Free London

    Enjoying the world's most expensive city needn't incur a charge. Put your wallet away and...

  • London on a budget

    Credit crunch or no, there's no doubt London can be on the pricey side, but with our...

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I am 27 and I live in Maidstone - Not the greatest place on Earth but it's home! My main passion is music - Gigs and festivals rather than clubs...