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Musical exhibition: This is the last weekend of the V&A Museum’s free exhibition ‘Re:Imagining Musicals’. This exhibit explores the evolution of musical theater shows, from Miss Saigon and My Fair Lady to modern classics such as Six the Musical and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. I will consider it. The costumes, photography, posters, and set design are all distinctive. Free until February 4th
Japanese movies: Japanese Film Festival The Japan Foundation Traveling Film Program is presenting films at the ICA (and other UK locations) around this year’s theme ‘Unforgettable: Memories, Times and Reflections in Japanese Film’. This weekend’s highlights include “Undercurrent,” about a woman struggling to run the family business after her husband disappears, and “Ice Cream Fever,” about an art school graduate who works part-time at an ice cream shop. ” is included. February 2nd – 11th
Quentin Blake: A new exhibition of work by illustrator Sir Quentin Blake has opened at Cromwell Place in South Kensington, featuring never-before-seen works. The show moves from illustrating children’s books to works aimed at a more mature audience, with originals for sale. Free, January 31st to February 18th
Fashion sale: The Truman Brewery in Brick Lane is holding a Smart Works Fashion Sale, selling vintage and sample goods from a variety of brands and raising money for the Smart Works charity, which supports unemployed women. You can pay for slots on Saturday and get refilled every slot, or you can join for free on Sunday. February 3rd-4th
Remise: Omnibus Clapham’s Remised is a storytelling show that draws and retells myths and legends from the queer backgrounds of its five performers. In his one-hour show, you’ll see characters from myth and legend like you’ve never seen them before. February 3rd-4th
Kew Lan Festival: You know spring is just around the corner when the Orchid Festival returns to Kew Gardens. This year is the year that Madagascar is in the spotlight. This country is home to some of the rarest plant species in the world, so being able to see them at Kew is a real treat. Horticultural sculptures of Malagasy wildlife, including lemurs, are also on display, and there’s a chance to learn about Kew’s conservation center in Madagascar. February 3rd – March 3rd
Intertwined past: JMW Turner and Ellen Gallagher. Joshua Reynolds and Yinka Shonibare. John Singleton Copley and Hugh Locke. These are just some of the artists featured in the Royal Academy’s new exhibition ‘Intertwined Pasts, 1768 to Present’. This exhibition brings together past and present to consider the role of art in shaping narratives of empire, slavery, resistance, abolition, and colonialism. February 3rd to April 28th
Clockwork Treasure: The Science Museum will hold a large-scale new exhibition “Zimingzhong Dengshi Shuzhen, The Clockwork Treasure of China’s Forbidden City”. More than 20 of his automata, collected by the Chinese emperor and dating back to the 1700s, are on display and are being exhibited together for the first time in the UK from Beijing’s Palace Museum. See how technical skill, creativity, and international trade come together to create musical timekeeping pieces. February 1st – June 2nd
Legion: The British Museum’s huge new exhibition is ‘Legion: life in the Roman army’. Learn more about the West’s first modern professional fighting force through the life and service of real-life Roman soldier Claudius Terentian. Letters written on papyrus by Roman Egyptian soldiers are on display, as well as the Vindolanda tablets, some of Britain’s oldest surviving manuscripts, and there are special trails and activities accessible to young visitors. are available. February 1st – June 23rd
National Theater Arts: If you have a few minutes to spare on the South Bank, pop into the National Theater and take a peek at the current Amelia Lancaster exhibition. For over 20 years she has been photographing brutalist concrete architecture and using them as inspiration for her work. Free until fall
February: As the new month begins, plan your month ahead with our bumper guide to things to do in London in February. It also includes new exhibitions, musicals, sporting events, and some events that are ending soon.
Saturday, February 3rd
Lunar New Year: London’s Lunar New Year celebrations will take place at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, with a day of free family-friendly activities themed around the Year of the Dragon. Enjoy a variety of activities, including watching Taiwanese ribbon dancing and Korean harp performances, watching martial arts demonstrations, learning to play mahjong, and learning about the traditional Chinese tea ceremony. Free, 10am
Winter Wassail: Head to Barnes to witness the Barnes Common Winter Wassail. Held at Vine Road Recreation Ground, Wassail Masters will oversee storytelling, crafts and singing sessions in conjunction with traditional country celebrations wishing for a bountiful harvest next year. 10am to 1pm
jungle book: Bring the kids to see the adventures of Baloo, Mowgli, Bagheera and Shere Khan on the big screen as Barbican Cinema’s Family Film Club screens the 1967 Disney animated film The Jungle Book. 11am
Open garden: Bell House in Dulwich has two acres of gardens open to the public, where you can explore the walled garden, house garden and other areas over a cup of tea or coffee. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Black culture market: St. John’s Waterloo is home to the Black Culture Market, which celebrates African and Caribbean culture and commerce. There are all black businesses selling gifts, cards, prints, jewelry, men’s grooming kits, skin care, clothing, accessories, and more, and you can buy products directly from the people who make them. 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Dot cotton coat: Coinciding with the current Fashion City exhibition, London Docklands Museum is focusing on dotted cotton coats. Design historian Bethan Bidt explores the mass production of women’s clothing in the East End and the role that Jewish-owned businesses played there, such as the brown tweed Alexon coat famously worn by Dot Cotton in EastEnders. I will talk about my role. 2 pm
6 countries: England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France and Italy will once again face each other in the Six Nations Rugby Tournament, which begins this weekend. No matter who you root for, here’s where you can watch the Six Nations in London.Italy vs England today 2:15pmWales vs Scotland 4:45 p.m.
Miserable rich man: Indie five-piece The Miserable Rich play an acoustic set of their new album Overcome and sign records at Notting Hill’s Rough Trade West. 5pm
Luxmuraris: Watch St Martin-in-the-Fields Church in Trafalgar Square illuminate with spectacular projections set to an atmospheric soundscape celebrating the natural world. ‘Life is’ is an event by Luxmuralis, a projection art company that makes a habit of taking over impressive buildings and doing amazing things with them. And tonight is the last night. 5:30pm – 9:45pm
Burlesque night: Wear your favorite outfit to showcase glitz and glamor in the form of a burlesque evening. Cabaret, comedy, music, and circus acts are all on the lineup, and guests 18 and older are recommended. 7:30pm
Extinction Rebellion: Just Stop Extinction Rebellion is a romantic comedy play about two characters who meet in an environmental activist group and find hope in the face of extinction. It opens tonight at the White Bear Theater in Kennington. 7:30pm (until February 10th)
Ukrainian opera: The Ukrainian Opera and Ballet Theater in Kiev is presenting Ellen Kent’s Madame Butterfly at Fairfield Hall in Croydon. Korean soprano Elena Dee also appears in the production, which is sung in Italian with English subtitles. 7:30pm
Anime music: City String Ensemble will perform a concert of anime songs. Relax at Earth Hackney and listen to Joe Hisaishi’s anime opening theme played directly alongside his Studio Ghibli soundtrack. Movies featured include Pokemon, Spirited Away, and My Neighbor Totoro. 8pm to 10pm
Sophie Duker: Annual alternative club night Scared to Dance welcomes comedian Sophie Duker as tonight’s guest DJ. Visit The She Victoria in Dalston for post-she punk, indie pop, new she wave and art she rock music playing until late at night. 10pm
Sunday February 4th
Classic coffee morning: Get your Sunday off to a great start by enjoying hot drinks and pastries while listening to classical music. Award-winning Japanese-Australian pianist Rieko Makita will perform works by Chopin, Ravel and Debussy at today’s Classical Coffee Morning in the Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall. 10 am
Dinosaur show: The Great Big Dinosaur Show, aimed at children aged 4-11 and their families, will be held at the Arts Depot in North Finchley. Inspired by Simon Moll’s book The First Dinosaur Book, this book includes poems, raps, and songs about prehistoric creatures. 11am/2pm
Vintage fair: Head to Chelsea Old Town Hall to see Flock Me! Browse and buy vintage and antique clothing, jewelery and textiles from 60 exhibitors from across the UK at the Vintage Fashion Fair. The fair covers everything from the Victorian era to the latest designer brands. 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Michael Rosen: Spend an afternoon with children’s author and poet Michael Rosen at Alley’s School in Dulwich. The event commemorates his book Getting Better, a memoir about the loss of a child, living with chronic illness, and his near death. 2:30pm
Media scandal: Fiona Fox, author and founding director of the Science Media Center, discusses the biggest science scandals covered in the media, spanning themes such as animal research, genetically modified foods, and pandemics. She supports scientists speaking to the media and shows the damage and misunderstanding that can occur when scientists remain silent. See it in person at Conway Hall or online. 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party: Enfield’s Millfield Theater is celebrating World Cancer Day with a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Your ticket includes a sandwich and cake, unlimited tea and coffee, a Buck’s Fizz, and live entertainment. There’s also a contest for the best Mad Hatter hat or costume. 3 pm
One life: The newly released film One Life will be screened at the Soho Hotel’s Film Club today. The work tells the story of Nicholas Winton, who helped rescue Jewish children during the Holocaust in an operation known as the Kindertransport, and a statue of him was erected outside Liverpool Street station. I am. 3:30pm
NT’S Loft: Tonight at NT’s Loft in Hackney, enjoy free or cheap gospel, soul and rap music, courtesy of the house band and guest vocalists. Enjoy the sounds with cocktails and organic wine. Free until 7:30pm (5 pounds after 7:30pm)