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...
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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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The Painted Hall
Old Royal Naval College Greenwhich
Old Royal Naval College
London, SE10 9NN
Prepare to be stunned by the magnificent Baroque interiors of the Painted Hall, known as ‘Britain’s Sistine Chapel’. Your admission ticket also includes entrance to the Victorian Skittle Alley, a rare example of an early skittle alley, with a fascinating insight into the lives of the Greenwich Pensioners who inhabited the site. Following a £8.5-million makeover, known as the ‘UK’s Sistine chapel’, the Painted Hall is an 18th century baroque masterpiece, the handiwork of St Paul’s Cathedral painter Sir James Thornhill.
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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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Tate Britain Free Guided Tours and Talks
Tate Britain
Millbank
London, SW1P 4RG
Learn about the art in Tate Britain with a talk on a number of artworks or a guided tour around part of the gallery. Each session is different and packed with fascinating insights, information and stories. The guides come from a wide range of backgrounds and their talks reflect their passions and interests. All talks and tours last around 45 minutes and start at the meeting point at the top of the Manton Stairs (leading up from the Manton Entrance). Admission to the gallery is free but all visitors need a pre-booked collection ticket.
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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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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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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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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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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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Birding 101 Virtual Workshop
Virtual
Phoenix, AZ
Let an internationally celebrated birding expert and National Geographic introduce you to the joys of birding across the North American continent.
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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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Qigong! Strengthen Immune System though Deep Relaxation
Virtual
Chicago, IL
Join us for Virtual Qigong! Spend an hour with us from your home and experience the stress busting ability of qigong. Start to bring clarity to your thinking, relieve pain, support the immune system and begin to chip away at chronic conditions by learning simple, effective, and powerful qigong techniques to support your health and well being mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
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Arizona Science Center Facebook Demonstration Schedule
Virtual
Phoenix, AZ
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:00 p.m. on Facebook as we continue our mission of inspiring, educating and engaging curious minds through science via virtual activities and demonstrations.
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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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Morpheus
Virtual
London, England
Are you itching to escape your four walls? Do you dream of unknown places, new faces, and a story that you can make your own? We've got just the ticket. Ditch the crowds and do away with stiff seats, bringing the thrill of immersive theatre to your own home. There's a tale waiting to be told, are you ready to be a part of it?
Step out of the world as you know it and into a thrilling story filled with twists, turns, and plenty of fun! Become an undercover spy for the night or work as a world-saving scientist battling a deadly virus. With the chance to slip into a new world of mystery and excitement, adventure awaits for all those ready for it.
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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.
