This weekend’s activities are sponsored by the Art Fund.
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Last Chance Exhibitions: Three major exhibitions are closing this Sunday.
6 countries: The Six Nations rugby tournament continues this weekend with Scotland vs France (2:15pm) and England v Wales (4:45pm) Saturday, Ireland vs. Italy (3 pm) on sunday. No matter who you’re rooting for, read our Six Nations watching guide to find out where you can watch all the action. February 10th to 11th (until March 16th)
Imagine a children’s festival: Southbank Center’s Imagine Children Festival returns in February half-term, celebrating all aspects of children’s literature, theatre, dance and music. The program is extensive and caters to all ages and budgets (many events are free!), and highlights of this weekend include musical theater show The Instrumentals, a free hip-hop workshop and Includes his day of performance. February 7th to 17th
Ran: The Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew Gardens is currently blooming with orchids from Madagascar, the theme country for this year’s Orchid Festival. Admission to the garden is included, so why not enjoy the whole day? Until March 3rd
Broken heart and magic: Somerset House will unveil ‘Heartbreak and Magic’, a new experiential VR installation by artist and quantum physicist Dr Libby Heaney. This takes the form of a virtual reality artwork set within a physical installation, inspired by Heaney’s own personal experiences of grief and sudden loss. February 9th to 18th
Chinese New Year: Saturday is Lunar New Year/Chinese New Year, and many events will be held around London to welcome the Year of the Dragon. There will be a parade through central London on Sunday, and an event will be held at London’s Docklands Museum over the weekend. February 10th – February 11th
Rock King Club: Paddington’s Porchester Hall hosts Rock King Club, an immersive theater and dining experience for families. While enjoying a three-course meal, enjoy the interactive tournament ‘The Greatest Knight of the Year’ hosted by charismatic rival Arthur Challis. Spectators will also be present between the three courses. Perfect for children ages 6-12 and their families. February 10th-11th
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Romeo and Juliet: In what is becoming a London Valentine’s Day staple, Backyard Cinema’s Romeo and Juliet returns to Islington’s Union Chapel. Watch director Buzz Luhrmann’s 1996 film adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, with live choir music on the soundtrack, in a beautiful candlelit building. The show sells out every time it comes to London, so if you want tickets, get there early. February 10th to 18th
half period: With most schools closing for a week from this weekend, check out our guide to February half-term events in London, including family-friendly shows, exhibitions, one-off events and more. February 10th to 18th
Dinosaur revolution: The Horniman Museum in Forest Hill opens a new exhibit, “The Evolution of Dinosaurs,” on Saturday. The film features five large animatronic dinosaurs that are no longer scaly, green reptiles, but come in a variety of colors, feathers, feathers, and spines, discoveries from recent decades that have changed the way we think of dinosaurs. is focused on. It’s also your last chance to see the popular Horniman walrus in situ, as the museum’s Natural History Gallery closes in early March until 2026. From February 10th
Saturday, February 10th
Family movie club: Bring the whole family to the Barbican Cinema’s Family Movie Club, where Scirocco and the Winds are showing. The newly released fantasy animated film will be shown in French with English subtitles. Tickets are just £3.50 for adults and £2.50 for children. 11am
City life: Take a walk through Highgate with Footprints of London guide Marilyn Green and see some of the area’s experiments in urban living. Lubetkin’s High Point Flat, Abraham Davis’ Holly Lodge Estate and Walter Segal’s 1950s St. Anne’s Close all feature other aspects of the area’s history such as Waterlow’s Park and Highgate Cemetery . 11am to 1pm
generation hope: Young climate change advocates, educators, and museum scientists team up at the Natural History Museum for “Generation Hope: Act for the Planet.” Today is the last day. Free talks, pop-ups and workshops will be held over his four days, all exploring the theme of the climate emergency. Topics include climate disinformation and how to combat it, how climate policy decisions are made by governments, and more. Free, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Art market: The DIY Art Market takes place in Peckham’s Copeland Park, with over 150 artists selling art prints, pottery, zines, sculptures, jewellery, sewn items and more. If you’re looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift for next week, this is the place to go. 11am to 5pm
war art: Learn about the work of wartime graphic artist Abram Game from his daughter Naomi Game. She is coming to the Imperial War Museum to talk about her father’s work, life, and her legacy, which includes more than 100 posters of hers produced during her time as an official war poster artist. 12:45pm – 2:30pm
Soldier on screen: The National Army Museum continues to show the 1917 “Soldiers on Screen” series. Released in 2019, it tells the story of two of his soldiers who take a perilous journey to deliver a message to the Western Front. Before the film begins, there will be an introduction by museum staff, followed by a panel discussion. 1:45pm – 5:15pm
Available all day: Indie and electronica outfits such as Mylar, Starter Car and Cool Wall will be playing throughout the day in Victoria at E8. Beaches for Tiger headline the release of their new single ‘Take It In’. From 5pm
Lost reels: Lost Reels is a film club dedicated to bringing forgotten, lost and unavailable films back into British cinemas, offering two screenings of 1970s British pop films. Masu. I watched the concert film Born to Boogie (1972) starring Marc Bolan and T-Rex, followed by Stardust (1974) starring David Essex, Adam Faith, Dave Edmunds, and Keith Moon. Sho. It will be held at the Museum of Cinema in Kennington. 6 pm
Ran after hours: Kew Gardens is open late for Orchid After Hours. Head to the Princess of Wales Conservatory for a Madagascar-themed night of food, drink, music and talks. You’ll also have a chance to see the ongoing Orchid Festival’s flower illuminations. 6pm to 10pm
Youth story: This is one for history buffs. At Southwark Cathedral, historians, storytellers and performers will tell his three-hour story of trials, triumphs and adventures, showcasing how young people have shaped history. This is in support of youth suicide prevention charity Papyrus. 6:30pm – 10pm
Sinatra songs: Stephen Triffitt brings Frank Sinatra’s repertoire of songs to Cadogan Hall, performing songs from the singer’s Songs for Swingin’ Lovers. album live. He will be joining the Manhattan Swing Orchestra for this Valentine’s weekend event. 7:30pm
Piano recital: The Red Hedgehog in Highgate hosts Veneta Nijnska’s piano recitals, featuring works by Chopin, de Falla, Rachmaninoff and more. 7:30pm
Mozart player in London: Participate in a reenactment of a concert held in Vienna in 1783. On this occasion, Mozart put together a program of his own greatest hits and performed it live to the public. The London Mozart Players take the reins at Fairfield Hall, Croydon. 7:30pm
ABBA PARTY: Dance the night away with all things ABBA at Club de Fromage at the O2 Academy in Islington. Throughout the night, they play as many ABBA hits as possible, along with their usual mix of pop tunes, complete with singalongs, confetti cannons, and balloons. 10:30pm – 3:30am
Sunday February 11th
Tea tasting: In conjunction with the current Chá, Chai, Tea exhibition, the Horniman Museum is offering complimentary tea tasting sessions. Tea curator and educator Mei Leaf casually tastes ancient tree tea brewed in the Kungfu style at the Horniman Conservatory of Music. Free (exhibition is also free), 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A symphony of sensations: Stanley Hall in South Norwood will host Symphony of the Senses: Color/Music. This is a free installation where large fabric ‘sails’ fill the venue’s society room, reflecting and mixing colors and light of your own creation. Free, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Lunar New Year menu: Daddy Bao in Tooting Broadway is celebrating Lunar New Year with a one-day-only tasting menu inspired by traditional Chinese cuisine. Dishes include mini venison and plum bao, roast duck or mapo celery and rice, and lopako with XO sauce. 12:00pm – 8:30pm
The shoulders on which we should stand: Preeti Dhillon, historian and author of The Shoulders We Stand On, will speak about some of the issues covered in the book, namely the struggle of black and Asian people for racial equality in Britain. Masu. Hear about the intersection of Black and Asian representation in government and policy, and Black and Asian grassroots activism in her free online talk hosted by Black History Walks. Free, 3pm to 4:30pm
Asaka Quartet: Tonight’s Sunday concert at Conway Hall will be performed by the Asaka Quartet of the Royal Academy of Music, performing works by Haydn, Mendelssohn, Germund Haugen and Bax. 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Milo Edwards: Comedian Milo Edwards is at Islington’s Pleasance Theater to record his show Voicemail. It’s his last chance to watch a show about life, death, aging, money, politics, “dad” music, time travel…and answering machines. 7:30pm
Swing commander: Eltham’s Bob Hope Theater welcomes The Swing Commanders tonight as they listen to everything from American Songbook classics to Western Swing. 7:30pm
Super Bowl: Today is Super Bowl Sunday, and the Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the San Francisco 49ers. Assuming you’re not flying to Las Vegas to watch it in person, here’s our guide to Super Bowl screenings and parties in London. It lasts until the early hours of the morning, so if you’re planning on making it to the end, consider booking Monday off from work. Kick-off is 11:30pm UK time