BEST Events In London Today
The Event Oracle Knows ALL the FUN Events in the Great City of London. Select your date above then scroll for all the Arts, Entertainment, and Events in my Crystal Ball...
SEE ALSO: BEST London Magic
ALSO: BEST London Magic
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Visit the Kyoto Garden in Holland Park
Holland Park
London,
Kyoto Garden was designed and built by an eminent Japanese Garden designer and his team. It was created to celebrate the Japan Festival in London in 1992. This was a co-operative project between the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
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Saturday Art Club
Zoom Online Class
London, England
The Saturday Art Club is part of the National Saturday Club network and is our free weekly creative drop-in for young people aged 13-16. We are currently running sessions online via Zoom, with material packs posted out in advance to members. Sessions take place 10am-1pm and are co-delivered by artists Amy Leung and Maru Rojas. This is a wonderful opportunity to develop new skills, make new friends, achieve a Bronze or Silver Art Award and showcase your artwork in a national exhibition!
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Visit the Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark Maritime Museum
King William Walk
London, SE10 9HT
Visit Cutty Sark, the celebrated historic sailing ship and fastest of its time. Now an award-winning visitor attraction in Greenwich, London. This is one of the last surviving tea clipper ship that was used to import tea into Britain from Asia. Bring the kids for an amazing day out imagining what life was like on the high seas in Victorian England.
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Victoria and Albert Museums - All Five Always Free
V&A South Kensingston
Cromwell Rd.
London, SW7 2RL
The V&A is a family of museums dedicated to the power of creativity. They champion design and creativity in all its forms, advance cultural knowledge, and inspire makers, creators and innovators everywhere. They share a 5,000 year old story of creativity through exhibitions, events, educational programmes, digital experiences, conservation, research and an ever-evolving national collection of over 2.8 million objects. And it's free to visit all five locations.
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Free Walking Tour of London
Covent Garden
No. 1, 7 The Piazza
London, WC2E 8HB
No other tour covers so many major London landmarks! Have your cameras at the ready as we walk past Westminster Abbey and the Big Ben, and see where the Queen and Prince Charles live as we stroll past Buckingham and St. James’s Palaces. On this 3-hour free walking tour you'll tick off many of London's must-see sites. Your gratuity-based London Free Tour starts in front of the Apple Store in Covent Garden and finishes by Westminster Abbey.
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Beefeater Distillery Tour
Beefeater Distillery
20 Montford Place, London
London, SE11 5DE
Begin through an interactive exhibition taking you through everything gin and Beefeater gin. Your host will then take you up to the tasting area where they will explain the key components that make Beefeater gin the world's most awarded. You will get a guided tasting of 3 London Dry Gins before being shown to the Still House where every single drop of Beefeater gin is distilled. Finally you head back to the bar for a perfectly made Beefeater G&T.
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Brick Lane Vintage Market
Brick Lane Vintage Market
F Block 85 Brick Lane
London, E1 6QL
Vintage specialists from across the UK and Europe take part to display their wares in Brick Lane Vintage Market at The Truman Brewery. Boutiques selling clothes from as far back as the 1920s that cover every decade up to the 90s. Whether its glam fur coats, feather capes, vintage bridal wear, men's suits, vinyl records or distinctive accessories, there are bound to be some exciting discoveries to be made for both men and women.
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Fight Club Social Darts
Fight Club
6 Sir Simon Milton Square
London, SW1E 5DJ
Transport yourself to the fairground as you’ve never seen it before and follow the helter-skelter staircase to where the fun really begins; welcome to Flight Club Victoria! With 18 uniquely designed oche playing areas and a showstopping bar, there’s plenty of space for up to 650 people, whether you want to soak up the atmosphere at the bar, explore the venue for hidden surprises (look closely and you’ll see!) or relax outside in the Magic Gardens.
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Little Venice Exploration Game and Tour
Little Venice
Warwick Avenue Warwick Ave
London, W9 2PT
From gorgeous vistas of stucco and houseboats to rugged locks and bridges, London's Little Venice is as atmospheric as its namesake. Discover facts and places you won't find in the guidebooks as you follow clues and solve missions on this fun exploration game. You don't need an internet connection or even GPS to play this game, and you can stop and start as often as you like. Discover Little Venice, London's prettiest canal neighborhood, via a game. Learn about the fascinating history of the Regent's Canal and more. Start and stop whenever you wish, or even spread the tour over multiple days
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Eye-Opener Tour of the British Museum
British Museum
Great Russell Street
London, WC1B 3DG
Taking place across the Museum, eye-opener tours provide a general introduction to different parts of the collection through a selection of fascinating objects. Choose from a number of tours, including the civilisations of Mesopotamia, the Islamic world, and Medieval Europe.
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Afternoon Tea at Café Royal
Hotel Cafe Royal
68 Regent Street
London, W1B 4DY
We are very proud to offer two very different experiences at Hotel Cafe Royal. The first being our Van Gogh afternoon tea served in the Oscar Wilde Lounge (formerly The Grill Room Est. 1865) and the second coming courtesy of Michelin starred chef, Albert Adrià who has designed his Sweet Afternoon Bubbles menu, a contemporary alternative to the traditional afternoon tea experience.
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The Theatre Cafe
The Theatre Cafe
99 St. Martin’s Lane
London, WC2N 4AZ
With theatrical memorabilia adorning the walls and regular live performances from the stars of the West End and Broadway, it’s the place for any theatre fan. Sing your heart out at one of our open mic events, or just relax and sip a cocktail while you choose which show to see next. If you want your favourite musical theatre song played during your stay, just put in a request. With a menu including pizza, nachos, cakes and more, as well as coffees, alcohol and the stagiest cocktails around. Open every day except Monday. Check website for hours.
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Visit Hoxton Street Monster Supplies
Hoxton Street Monster Supplies
159 Hoxton Street
London, N1 6PJ
Hoxton Street Monster Supplies was established in 1818, though the exact details of why, and by whom, have tragically been lost to history. They pride themselves on being London’s, and quite possibly the world’s, only purveyor of quality goods for monsters of every kind. "When you buy one of their tins of fear, or jars of brain jam, you don't just get a great stocking filler or something to liven up your breakfast table, you know that you're helping to support the business of the imagination with the next generation." Open Tuesday through Saturday.
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Tours of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre
21 New Globe Walk
London, SE1 9DT
Take a Globe Theatre Guided Tour to hear the story of the original 1599 theatre, how the Globe battled to survive plague, fire and political oppression, and how one man’s vision saw it rise again after 400 years. Wonder at the craftsmanship and imagine how thousands of Londoners would once have packed in to see the greatest actors of the day. Every tour is led by one of our expert tour guides, in English, and is suitable for all ages. Information sheets are available in a number of languages.
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Aga Khan Center Tours
Aga Khan Center
10 Handyside Street
London, N1C 4DN
Designed by Japanese Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Fumihiko Maki, the Aga Khan Centre is designed to represent the values of openness, dialogue and respect for pluralism. The architecture incorporates a collection of six gardens, courtyards and terraces that provide an insight into the diversity and influence of Islamic landscape design around the world and through history. Tours of the Aga Khan Centre are available most Thursdays starting at 5pm and Saturdays at 11am. A maximum of 10 places are available for each tour. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and are free.
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Rhythm&Ruse
The Vaults Theatre
Launcelot Street
Waterloo, SE1 7AD
Discover a secret society of magicians as you witness close-up magic at your table from mere inches away. Soak up live music from our five-piece jazz band. Dress in your finest jazz age attire or come as you are to London's best night out.
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The Cauldron Co
The Cauldron Co
5d Stoke Newington Rd
London, N16 8BHSignature potion-making experience with working magic wands at The Cauldron London. Join them for potions, book an event, or drop in for a spell at the molecular cocktail bar. The Cauldron London is an immersive, drinks-making experience that combines molecular mixology and fun science to bring fantasy worlds to life.
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The Big London Bake
The Castle Tooting
38, Tooting High Street
London, England SW17 0RGChallenge your friends at London's multi award winning bake off! All the ingredients are good to go, a top baker at your side, an irresistible monthly baking theme, an unforgettable experience and one winner. It’s time to unleash your competitive cooking streak.
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Alcotraz: Cell Block Two One Two
Alcotraz Penitentiary
Shoreditch, 212, Brick Lane
London, England E1 6SAHidden behind unassuming shutters lies Alcotraz, a secret prison staffed with guards to help you successfully smuggle liquor past the Warden and get it into the hands of the longest-serving inmates. Following the recent outbreak, The Warden has re-developed the prison to ensure maximum security for inmates and staff. Grab your gang, sit in your own private cell and safely enjoy one of London's most unique cocktail experiences.
Inspired by Hollywood Movies and TV that have brought to life America's most infamous prison, Alcotraz is London's first immersive theatrical cocktail bar. From the orange jumpsuits upon entrance, to the real metallic cells, Alcotraz becomes the perfect backdrop to enjoy a drink within an epic yet intimate environment. When convicted to Alcotraz, inmates are taken into an exciting world of mischief as they are instructed by notorious bootlegger Clyde Cassidy to smuggle-in liquor to be used to make delicious, bespoke cocktails.
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Circus Restaurant and Cocktail Bar
Circus London
27-29 Endell Street, Covent Garden
London, WC2H 9BACircus is a restaurant conceived to give guests an amazing evening of escapist pop-up performances, without compromising on the incredible quality of the food. For over 10 years, we’ve been serving up delicious pan-Asian cuisine designed for sharing – created and overseen by Executive Chef Andrew Lassetter; and wowing people with a carefully chosen and ever-changing troupe of fire-breathers, contortionists, hula-hoopers and gravity-defying aerialists. All accompanied by an extensive wine list and signature cocktails from our late-night bar.
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Ball Pit Bottomless Brunch
Ballie Ballerson
97/113 Curtain Road
London, EC2A3BS
This is where unforgettable experiences come to life. With a massive 600-person capacity venue and three unique, bookable areas, they offer the ultimate party playground for any occasion. Glowing adult ball pit, 90 minutes of selected drinks, 120 minutes of pizza, DJs or live music.
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The Cloak and Dagger Tour
The George Inn Yard
77 Borough High Street
London, SE1 1NH
An Experience like no other! London’s best Interactive and immersive tour will take you on a journey through time you will not forget! You will be met at the entrance of the George Inn by a figure from history in full costume. They will guide you and your fellow travellers on a tour that will dive into the dark, disgusting and horrible side of London’s history. After the tour you will be led back to the George Inn, where in it’s beautifully historic setting two actors will recreate a true story of murder and revenge in the very room in happened 300 years ago!
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
President Hotel
56-60 Guilford St, Russell Sq
London, WC1N 1DB
Welcome to our Faulty Towers. Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter. Expect nothing short of guaranteed fun and a brilliant night out as you climb inside the BBC's iconic TV show and experience it from the inside out. With over 70% of each performance improvised, this is the completely immersive and highly interactive comedy spectacular where anything can happen… and usually does!
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The Brightest, Freshest, Alternative Stand Up Comedy
Grove Bar and Restaurant
83, Hammersmith Grove
London, England
Stand up comedy, which is just a short walk from Hammersmith tube station and the Apollo. The Grove bar and restaurant is an award-winning restaurant, which is often visited by celebrities, such as: Alan Sugar, Adrian Charles, Bill Bailey and Olly Murs.
Comedy night starts at 8 and finishes at 9pm. Show features up and coming comedians on the London scene.To ensure a safe and fun evening, could you please ensure the following:
- You visit our venue only if you or anyone you have been in contact with are not showing symptoms of COVID-19.
- You use our sanitiser stations that are provided on arrival and around the venue for your safety and convenience.
-Respect one another’s personal space, and keep your distance where indicated.
- We will be using digital thermometers to check comedians and audiences temperature as they come into the gig.
- You arrive on time at 8pm, we don’t start when you arrive. Be punctual.
- You understand the venue reserve the right to refuse admission / service.
- Drink responsibly.
Virtual Events Today
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Ask a Zoo Expert
Virtual
Phoenix, AZ
Bring a Zoo Expert to your classroom or group gathering via video conferencing! Whether you have students working on projects about animals or investigating Zoo careers, or your group simply has an interest in learning more about Zoo topics, this flexible Q&A/interview style program is the perfect way to tap into the knowledge of a Zoo Expert. Each one-hour session includes animal ambassadors and biofacts presented by a Zoo Expert who will help your group gain a deeper understanding of the topics they choose. Once your program is booked, we will contact you to gather information about your group’s focus so we can choose appropriate animal ambassadors and prepare for potential questions from the group.
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Zazen Meditation
Virtual
Santa Fe, NM
The zazen schedule is 7:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. MT and Wednesday Dharma Talks (5:30 p.m. MT). Join us online for the 7am and 5:30pm meditation on Upaya Zen Center’s YouTube page.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Sites to Swap Virtual Visits
Virtual
Phoenix, AZ
The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, in partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Unity Temple Restoration Foundation, announced today Wright Virtual Visits, a social media initiative highlighting Frank Lloyd Wright-designed public sites that are currently closed due to COVID-19. A dozen partner sites from around the country will allow virtual visitors to explore some of Wright’s most treasured buildings. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. PST beginning April 2, each site will share a short video tour of another site via social media. These tours will help each site’s social media followers discover and experience new places and raise public awareness for all of these important landmarks.
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Adult Musical Theater Intermediate Tap
Virtual
Scottsdale, AZ
Reserve your Spot & Preregister for a Virtual Class Today!
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Virtual Book Clubs
Virtual
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Library offers a variety of book clubs for all ages! Children, teens, and adults alike can join on various days. See the Chicago Public Library website for times and days.
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National Theater at Home
Virtual
London, England
Discover our exclusive collection of unforgettable British theatre. More fantastic plays are added every month, so there’s always something new to look forward to.
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Virtual Broadway Experience
Virtual
New York City, NY
Get the stage-door experience right from your living room - no matter where you are in the world! Book a one-to-one online meet-and-greet with a Broadway star from the comfort of your own home, including cast members from Wicked, Mean Girls, Hamilton and more! Choose from:Beetlejuice, Aladdin, Anastasia, Mean Girls, Hamilton, Wicked, Hadestown.
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Modern Dance Class - Phoenix Center for the Arts
Virtual
Phoenix, AZ
A modern dance class with Shaniece Brazwell. Sponsored by the Phoenix Center of the Arts. Shaniece will lead us in a special 45-minute "small space" modern movement class. Use a part in your home, no matter the size, to move and breath and engage! This class is open to all ages and skill levels! Dance from the comfort of your own home. Dance like no one is watching... because no one is! This is a virtual online dance class, live every week starting at 6pm Phoenix time.
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Free Life Drawing Online: Illustration Isolation
Online
New York City, NY
Illustration Isolation, is a live figure drawing class, featuring some of the biggest names in the illustration and visual arts industry. Using reference photography by world famous photographers, our talented guests drawing and paint in real time, answering questions from the audience, sharing stories, and conversing with other guest artists on the panel. Guest artists include illustrators such as Raymond Bonilla, Bill Koeb, Cassandra Loomis Kim, Audrey Benjaminsen, Vanesa R. Del Rey, Ashly Lovett, Gil Ashby, C. F. Payne, John English, Montalvo Machado, and many more. Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and participate by drawing along with us.
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The Metropolitan Opera - Nightly Opera Streams
Virtual
New York City, NY
Seize this unique opportunity to watch opera every night of the week! Each day, a different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series is being made available for free streaming on the Met website, with each performance available for a period of 23 hours, from 7:30 p.m. EDT until 6:30 p.m. the following day. The schedule will include outstanding complete performances from the past 14 years of cinema transmissions, starring all of opera’s greatest singers.
