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Who's up for a world cinema marathon? The Time Out film team have been watching and reviewing as much of the programme as humanly possible, plus we've been out and about talking to directors
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Art
Until Sun Oct 19, Marylebone
Second year for the art fair where its not only free to enter but where all the works are give away free at the end
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Alternative Nightlife
Until Fri Dec 12, Royal Vauxhall Tavern
A season of five new fast shows in ten weeks (each different but related) featuring dance, theatre, live music, art, cabaret and murder
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Music
Mon Oct 13, Vortex Dalston
Last of the Vortex's Cultural Olympiad-related events features hugely talented young pianist Jonathan Geyevu plus Leon Michener and E:laine
FREE
Until Fri Oct 24, Royal College of Art
A programme of free recitals, lectures and film screenings based around the RCA's exhibition on Viennese coffeehouse culture
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Classical
Oct 15-17, Royal Albert Hall
The comedian explores the instruments of the orchestra, with the help of the 72-piece BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor/arranger/pianist Anne Dudley.
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Dance
Until Wed Oct 15, Sadler's Wells
A debut at Sadler's Wells for the Mariinsky (aka the Kirov), quite possibly the world's best ballet company. Although steeped in tradition, the company have...
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Music
Sat Oct 18, Matter
A veritable veteran of the indie label scene celebrates ten years with a few of the acts they've discovered, including Hot Chip, Kate Nash, Tilly And The...
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Art
Until Sun Jan 18 2009, Tate Britain
Despite providing ample ammunition for the Turner-hating tabloids – a fetishistic female mannequin sitting on the loo and films about cartoon cats and...
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Clubs
Sat Oct 18, Fabric
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As the sun sets on a soggy summer, our critics pick their highlights for what’s shaping up to be an utterly awesome autumn of arts
Book your seasonal skating session now! This year's venues include Somerset House, Kew Gardens and the Natural History Museum, plus the return of Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland
Plan your Bonfire Night now! Because November 5 falls on a Wednesday this year, the sky will probably be popping and whizzing all week long
Despite the rise of eBay and its ilk, the car boot sale is alive and well, and still a good place to bag a bargain, potter about or just laugh at tat
To celebrate the release of 007's latest, Daniel Craig-fronted outing, 'Quantum of Solace', on October 31, we revisit the 21 official James Bond movies – from 'Dr No' to 'Casino Royale'
Our anonymous judges have eaten their way around the capital to bring you the best new bars,...
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Celebrate four decades of Time Out magazine with Ken, Damien, Lily, Bob, Dizzee and a host of...
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Time Out's legendary covert food critics present the definitive guide to the capital's 50 best...
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Whether you’re on the hunt for high fashion or high tea, first-edition treasures or...
Have a right old cockney knees-up... and 100 other unmissable experiences. From gastronomic...
Freebie food, gratis gigs, cost-free culture and nights out for nowt - Time Out delivers a...
To celebrate the DVD release of ‘Mongol: The Rise to Power of Genghis Khan’ on September 29 2008, Time Out, Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd and leading...
We offer you 2 for 1 entry to exhibitions including 'Cold War Modern' at the V&A, 'Design Cities' at the Design Museum and the Zoo Art Fair
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