London

Cheap alternative nights out
How to have a louche night on the tiles without it playing havoc with the exchequer.

Where to see dance in London
Dance can be a tricky art form to find your way into, so we've got some suggestions for the beginner.

Child-friendly galleries
Get a dose of high culture without driving you, your kids and other art lovers to distraction.

Crack London's comedy circuit
Time Out comedy editor Tim Arthur offers his advice on becoming a capital stand-up: don't. No, there is more...

London's hidden museums
Go off the beaten track for some capital sightseeing with a difference at one of London's eccentric indie collections.

Cheap West End theatre
How to see London's big-name productions without putting your name down at birth. Feature continues

Eclectic dining
Ditch the brand names and Michelin stars in favour of London's quirkier restaurants.

Bar-hopping in the East End
Lesser-known Shoreditch drinking spots that won't break the bank.

Mother's Day
Canalside strolls, flower markets and top-notch tea and cakes for your dear mama.

New-wave music venues
Where in the capital to catch the best uptight angularity.

Child-free days out
Dodge the sprogs with our guide to the best child-free theatre, exhibitions and restaurants in London.

Half-term days out for kids
Great ideas for family-friendly entertainment.

Budget hen night
How to organise your friend's last night of freedom on a shoestring.

Alternative London art galleries
Done Tate Modern to death? Explore the quirky contemporary art galleries of the East End.

Whether you're looking after screaming kids or entertaining visitors, throwing a special party or just looking for something new to do, we'll create a unique London itinerary for you. Simply email your quandary to cultureclinic@timeout.com and each week we'll prescribe a cultural and culinary remedy for the most interesting.

And please feel free to join in and air your knowledge of London life by posting your own agenda for our anxious correspondents.