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afatbollix

Illl kick this off then..


Name: ATP tennis opening day.
Date:21/11 ( I'm working the other days)
Location: The O2 arena
Cost: £32,50
Link for more info: http://www.barclaysatpworldtourfinals.com/Tickets/Tickets.aspx

IamtheWalrus

I'm attending this on my own if anyone is heading to it. It's sold out unfortunately..

Name: Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Date: Tuesday 14 December 2010
Location: Troxy, London
Cost: £27.50
Link for more info:
http://www.troxy.co.uk/index.aspx

Baggly

Have tickets for tomorrow.....

Name: Down with Dating
Date: 11/11/10
Location: The Bowery, 36-38 New Oxford, London, WC1A
Cost: £12 all in

What is it: as i understand it, its anti speed dating. Im going for chats and a laugh. Unfortunately it looks like womens' places are sold out.

Fysh

The man behind the Weasels Unusual Sci-fi & Beer meetups (which are great fun, btw, and well worth checking out) is organising a big Christmas night. Myself and Jack B Badd will be heading along, but if any of ye are interested check out the link and give me a shout.

Name: Weasel Goes The Pop
Date: Wednesday 1st December
Location: The Slug and Lettuce, Lisle St (http://www.slugandlettuce.co.uk/leicester_square/)
Cost: Free
Link for more info: https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=131161520249869

Fysh

There's another Weasels Unusual meet-up this week on Wednesday night - basically a gathering for anyone inclined towards the nerdy end of things (sci-fi, fantasy, comics, all that good stuff). Details below:

When: Wednesday 30th March, from 6.30
Where: The Wheatsheaf - 25 Rathbone Place, W1T, 1DG
More info: http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub2.php
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6243632199

I'll be heading along at least for a while, so if you fancy it give me a shout.

Fysh

Right, I figure this thread will work better if I regularly prune past events into an archive thread.

Now that that's out of the way, here's a brief round-up of things coming up in May:

Music

Name: London Blues Festival
Date: Sunday 15th -Sunday 22nd May
Location: Various (see here for details)
Cost: Starting at £12, depending on event
Link for more info: Londonbluesfestival.org

Name: Bell X1
Date: Tuesday 17th May
Location: Scala (275 Pentonville Road, Kings Cross, London, N1 9NL)
Cost: £16.50
Link for more info: TicketMaster

Name: Explosions In The Sky
Date: Thursday 19th May
Location: The Roundhouse (Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8EH)
Cost: £18.50
Link for more info: Eventful

Name: Mr Scruff
Date: Saturday 21st May
Location: KOKO (Camden High Street, NW1)
Cost: £16.50
Link for more info: TicketMaster

Name: Cornershop 1-off gig
Date: Thursday 2nd June
Location: O2 Academy (N1 Centre, 16 Parkfield Street, London N1 0PS)
Cost: £15.00
Link for more info: TicketWeb

Outings

Name: Museums At Night
Date: Friday 13th - Sunday 15th May
Location: Various London museums
Cost: Depends on venue
Link: Culture24.org.uk

Name: Out Of This World Sci-Fi Exhibition
Date: Friday 20th May - Sunday 25th September
Location: PACCAR Gallery, British Library (The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB)
Cost: Free
Link: British Library website

Name: Chelsea Flower Show
Date: Tuesday 24th - Saturday 28th May
Location: The Royal Hospital Grounds (Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4SL)
Cost: Adult from £47.00, £44 for RHS members
Link: AllinLondon.co.uk

Name: Alternative Press Festival
Date: Friday 27th May - Monday 13th June (Main festival is on 28th & 29th May at Conway Hall)
Location: Conway Hall (25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL)
Cost: £2
Link: AlternativePress.org.uk

Name: MCM Expo
Date: Friday 27th - Sunday 29th May
Location: ExCeL Centre (Venue website)
Cost: from £10 per day to £25 for weekend pass
Link: Londonexpo.com

afatbollix

Its going to be a busy summer

I managed to get tickets to Wimbledon so heading to that for a day.
20th of June to 3rd of July.. You can que up on the day. First 500 people will get tickets to center court and another 3000 are up for grabs.

A couple of hours outside London is the Goodwood festival of speed. I managed to get on the team to help run it so free ticket for the weekend I went last year and it is a fantastic day out. F1 cars, Rally cars classic cars the lot. It really has a festival feel to it unlike a boring motor show.
1st of July to 3rd July

Its sold out but Munford & sons are having a concert in Hyde park ( if anyone has a spare ticket or two PM me
30th of June

Dylan Moran is doing a tour and is coming to London on the 14th & 16th of July

silvervixen84

I'm hoping to go to this. It's on the whole weekend but I'm aiming to go for one day.

Name: London Film & Comic Con
Date: 8-10 July
Location: Earl's Court 2
Cost: £6
Link for more info: http://www.londonfilmandcomiccon.com/

joshclarke88

Hi folks! Regular gig goer, will post when I remember. Not usually one for boards but will be posting up gigs that I'm heading to on twitter so if anyone's on there follow me, joshclarke88. And if anyone's up for a dance I'm djing this Saturday in the Good Ship in Kilburn from 11:30 til 4 a.m. Tis always a good laugh, lots of hip-hop, indie, soul, funk, pop and stuff. 5 bands on beforehand from about 8:30. Give me a shout for cheaplist (£2/£3). Always nice to meet fellow Irish.

LadyMayBelle

joshclarke88 wrote: »

Hi folks! Regular gig goer, will post when I remember. Not usually one for boards but will be posting up gigs that I'm heading to on twitter so if anyone's on there follow me, joshclarke88. And if anyone's up for a dance I'm djing this Saturday in the Good Ship in Kilburn from 11:30 til 4 a.m. Tis always a good laugh, lots of hip-hop, indie, soul, funk, pop and stuff. 5 bands on beforehand from about 8:30. Give me a shout for cheaplist (£2/£3). Always nice to meet fellow Irish.

Seeking social buddies/coffee/pint and chat/possible gig goers..


@joshclarke88
Ah the Good Ship! We had a good but hazy night in there with the London boardsies meet up last summer... not in my neighbourhood anymore sadly but if anyone fancies checking out the new gorgeous Red Lion pub in Leytonstone (forgive me!) let me know. plans are for gigs/djs later on I think, as it has just opened.. they're part of a nice set of pubs...

83ste

David Lynch double bill in Prince Charles Cinema next Tuesday - Wild At Heart (18:15) and Blue Velvet (20:50). I'd be up for it, but could probably only make Blue Velvet. Anyone?

Fenny

serrity wrote: »

David Lynch double bill in Prince Charles Cinema next Tuesday - Wild At Heart (18:15) and Blue Velvet (20:50). I'd be up for it, but could probably only make Blue Velvet. Anyone?

Unfortunately I'm missing this as I'm away, but +1 for the PCC (and for David Lynch). Love that place! Their Schwing-along with Wayne's World remains one of the funniest nights I've ever had in a cinema. And the Christmas double bill line-up also looks awesome (hello Muppet Christmas Carol and Die Hard!).

Mc Kenzie

Hey guys,

just wandering

is any one interested in visiting the art museums or any natural history museums as i havnt done all of them as of yet, if anyone hasnt done them already

83ste

Anyone up for catching Melancholia in the Prince Charles Cinema this Sunday? One showing only - 1pm

Fysh

Right, here's a selection of stuff that's on at the moment which caught my eye.

What? Quentin Blake: As Large As Life (painting exhibition by the man who illustrated)
When? Now, until April 15 (10am-5pm Tue-Sat; 11am-5pm Sun)
Where? Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ
How much? £7.50 (£5 concessions)
Link for more info: http://www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk/

What? Bond In Motion (cars from the James Bond film series)
When? Now, until December 30th (10am-5pm daily (Jun-Sep until 6pm)
Where? National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, Hampshire, Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZN
How much? £19, £17.50 seniors, £11.25 13-17 year-olds, £9.50 5-12 year-olds, £49.75 family ticket (2+3 or 1+4)
Link for more info: http://www.beaulieu.co.uk/

What? London Art Fair 2012
When? Now until Sunday 22nd January (Thu: 11:00 - 21:00, Fri - Sat: 11:00 - 19:00, Sun: 11:00 - 17:00)
Where? Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, N1 0QH
How much? £30.00 (Highest Price) , £9.00 (Lowest Price)
Link for more info:

What? Secret Cinema screenings
When? Thursday 19th January through Sunday January 22nd
Where? Secret locations (sign up to find out)
How much? TBC
Link for more info: http://www.secretcinema.org/

What? Midnight Tango
When? January 20th to March 31st (7.30pm Mon, Wed-Sat; 3pm Thur, Sat Mats)
Where? Aldwych Theatre, Aldwych, London WC2B 4DF
How much? £26-£56
Link for more info: http://www.midnighttango.co.uk/

What? Scott's Last Expedition (Exhibition about R. F. Scott's Terra Nova expedition)
When? January 20th to September 2nd (10am-5.50pm daily (last adm 5.30pm)
Where? Natural History Museum, Cromwell Rd, London, SW7 5BD
How much? £9, £5.50 children & concs, £23 family
Link for more info: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/

What? David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture (landscape painting exhibition from David Hockney)
When? January 21st to April 8th (10am-6pm daily, until 10pm Fri, last admission 30 mins before closing)
Where? Royal Academy of Arts,
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J OBD
How much? £14; £13 disabled and over-60s; £9 NUS/ISIC; £4 12-18 year-olds and Income Support; £3 8-11 year-olds, under-sevens free
Link for more info: http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/

What? Inaugural London Comedy Film Festival (LoCo)
When? January 26th to January 29th
Where? BFI Southbank, Belvedere Rd, London, SE1 8XT
How much? Various
Link for more info: http://locofilmfestival.com/

What? Walk London: Winter Wanders 2012 (guided walks around London)
When? January 28th & 29th
Where? Various locations
How much? Free
Link for more info: http://www.walklondon.org.uk/

For more events, go to Timeout's January listings and the Spoonfed What's On listing.

83ste

If anyone wants to go to the Bond In Motion exhibit, I'd be up for a drive down there.

LadyMayBelle

I went to a Craftivist Collective meet up last night in South Bank, would love if anyone else wanted to join me? They were all stitching/sewing/embroidering except for me and another girl who were knittign and crocheting so we felt a bit on the outside, but it waas nice to meet friendly people (mostly girls, one boy!) and have a after work coffee..I think the next one is the 3rd Thursday in Feb, any takers, give me a PM.
I'm keen to attend any crafty event thats on so don't be shy!

bluedolphin

Fysh wrote: »

What? Quentin Blake: As Large As Life (painting exhibition by the man who illustrated)
When? Now, until April 15 (10am-5pm Tue-Sat; 11am-5pm Sun)
Where? Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ
How much? £7.50 (£5 concessions)
Link for more info: http://www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk/


What? Scott's Last Expedition (Exhibition about R. F. Scott's Terra Nova expedition)
When? January 20th to September 2nd (10am-5.50pm daily (last adm 5.30pm)
Where? Natural History Museum, Cromwell Rd, London, SW7 5BD
How much? £9, £5.50 children & concs, £23 family
Link for more info: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/

I am very keen to go along to the above two for definite anyway as well as the Hockney exhibit in the RA.

Damien Hirst's works are coming up in an exhibition at the Tate from April - September. More info here... Includes his shark in formaldehyde, 'The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living'.

fluke

What? Wild Flag
When? 1st February
Where? London, United Kingdom @ Electric Ballroom
How much? £15
Link for more info: http://www.alt-tickets.co.uk/alttickets/event_ate_13765a.html

Yeah so this is an upcoming gig (very upcoming really). I was thinking of going to it but thought I'd see if any fellow boardsies were interested. Tickets are still available as far as I can make out. Wild Flag are an american Indie rock band that feature two former members of Sleater-Kinney. Here's a link to their site also - http://wildflagmusic.com/

pm me if interested.

Scarinae

LadyMayBelle wrote: »

I went to a Craftivist Collective meet up last night in South Bank, would love if anyone else wanted to join me? They were all stitching/sewing/embroidering except for me and another girl who were knittign and crocheting so we felt a bit on the outside, but it waas nice to meet friendly people (mostly girls, one boy!) and have a after work coffee..I think the next one is the 3rd Thursday in Feb, any takers, give me a PM.
I'm keen to attend any crafty event thats on so don't be shy!

I do actually like the sound of this, I’ve been meaning to get back into cross-stitch and I have an idea of something I’d like to make (can you just turn up with an existing project? Or does it have to be something activisty?)

LadyMayBelle

Fishie wrote: »

I do actually like the sound of this, I’ve been meaning to get back into cross-stitch and I have an idea of something I’d like to make (can you just turn up with an existing project? Or does it have to be something activisty?)

I think technically you should turn up with something activisty, but myself and another girl came with crochet and knitting, and weren't turned away! Almost everyone else had embroidery or cross stitch and there were little packs to buy as well if you wanted..I found a wee Christmas tree card (cross stitch) in WH Smith last week that I am going to bring as back up to the next one as I felt a bit bold (rebelling!) but I have been informed that IKNIT London also meet in the South Bank on different days and they encourage all types of crafters (which sounds more appealing to me).

http://craftivist-collective.com/events/

The Craftivist people were nice but there were about 6 out of the 15 or so there who were journalists/reviewers so I would prefer to chat to people who are there for the same reasons as me, random stuff as opposed to feeling like I was being interviewed...I am sure it will vary month to month tho..

http://www.iknit.org.uk/knittinggroup.html

Im well eager to go to anything Fishie once I know a little in advance!

83ste

serrity wrote: »

If anyone wants to go to the Bond In Motion exhibit, I'd be up for a drive down there.

Further to this, I'm planning on going to Bealieu this Saturday to see the exhibition and the rest of the museum. If anyone wants to tag along, they're welcome to come.

83ste

Coriolanus is now showing in the Prince Charles Cinema. Anyone up for Sunday lunch + movie?

fluke

serrity wrote: »

Coriolanus is now showing in the Prince Charles Cinema. Anyone up for Sunday lunch + movie?

yeah I'm game. Haven't been able to make it to the last couple (or triple) of quiz nights and wanna meet up with some boardies again.

silvervixen84

For fans of the Prince Charles, there is also a good selection of films on at The Yard:

http://www.timeout.com/london/around-town/event/253814/films-at-the-yard?DCMP=EMC-London-2012-02-16

83ste

PATRICK STEWART PLAYS WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE!

http://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/Bingo

silvervixen84

serrity wrote: »

PATRICK STEWART PLAYS WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE!

http://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/Bingo

I'll go!

83ste

silvervixen84 wrote: »

I'll go!

Great! Except it's almost completely sold out

The only available date/time is Thursday 23rd February at 7pm.

Aoifebm

Christy Moore is playing in the Royal Festival Hall in April. Anyone interested?

83ste

Paddy's night singalong screening of The Commitments in PCC:

http://www.princecharlescinema.com/events/events.php?seasonanchor=commit

Too cliche? :pac:

dr_funkenstein

I'd defo be up for Christy!

iambrazil

David O'Doherty at The Bloomsbury in June

I think this was posted somewhere but the amazing Tieranniesaur (along with a few other good Irish bands) are playing gigs over St. Patrick's Day weekend. Two of which are free afternoon shows.

Scarinae

iambrazil wrote: »

I think this was posted somewhere but the amazing Tieranniesaur (along with a few other good Irish bands) are playing gigs over St. Patrick's Day weekend. Two of which are free afternoon shows.

I'm already going to the Whipping Boy gig, I hadn't made the connection that it was the Patrick's Day weekend

iambrazil

Fishie wrote: »

I'm already going to the Whipping Boy gig, I hadn't made the connection that it was the Patrick's Day weekend

I probably wouldn't be going if Tieranniesaur weren't playing. Hopefully I enjoy Whipping Boy but I won't get my hopes up after reading about some of their reunion shows.

Another gig coming up - Andy Irvine (of Planxty, Sweeney's Men, Mozaik, Patrick Street etc.) is playing the Irish Centre on April 14th. Any lovers of trad and folk should check this out. I've probably seen him play solo or in bands at least 20 times since I discovered him. He's an incredible performer.

Reekwind

Christy Moore was the first proper gig I ever went to (was serving bar at the time). Would definitely be up for him in April. Same with the trad really

Aoifebm

Ya it would be great to see Christy play in London

silvervixen84

Pick Me Up Contemporary Graphic Art Fair

22 March – 1 April 2012
Daily 11.00-20.00, late night Thursdays until 22.00
Embankment Galleries, South Wing

http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/visual-arts/pick-me-up-2012

Considering heading to this on Monday when I'm off

Reekwind

I'd actually been half-thinking about going to the above this weekend, if anyone's interested. It's either that or London v Clare but a trip to Ruislip is looking unlikely with the Central Line down this weekend...

Fysh

silvervixen84 wrote: »

Pick Me Up Contemporary Graphic Art Fair

22 March – 1 April 2012
Daily 11.00-20.00, late night Thursdays until 22.00
Embankment Galleries, South Wing

http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/visual-arts/pick-me-up-2012

Considering heading to this on Monday when I'm off

The Comic & Cartoon show on the weekend of the 31st sounds like it could be very interesting, might head along to that

fluke

Soundgarden
Fri 13th July 2012 - Gates open at 2pm. Begins at 4pm
Suypport from Iggy and the Stooges, and Cold Chisel so far.
Hyde Park London

Tickets on sale from today.

iambrazil

Batman (1966), Begins and The Dark Knight are all on at the Prince Charles on Easter Monday.

Finally a chance to see this on the big screen...

Fysh

iambrazil wrote: »

Batman (1966), Begins and The Dark Knight are all on at the Prince Charles on Easter Monday.

Finally a chance to see this on the big screen...

God knows I've always wanted to see Adam West being attacked by a giant mutant gherkin on the big screen

But...

It clashes with Quiz Night! (dun dun DUUUUUUUUN!)

iambrazil

Fysh wrote: »

God knows I've always wanted to see Adam West being attacked by a giant mutant gherkin on the big screen

But...

It clashes with Quiz Night! (dun dun DUUUUUUUUN!)

that one is actually on at 3.30 - the other two are on in the evening. I briefly considered doing all three but I think it'd be too much.

dr_funkenstein

Hey folks,

Anyone any interest in this:

http://www.sohotheatre.com/whats-on/keith-farnan-money-money-money/

Saw him do No dogs. no Irish a few years ago in Dublin and was pretty good. Tickets are around £10!

LadyMayBelle

http://www.londoncoffeefestival.com/Home.aspx

Any takers?

AnnaVanilla

Can strongly recommend this one! I saw it in Galway a while back and going to see it again on Monday. Tickets aren't too expensive if you don't mind not sitting right at the front.

And on the plus side you get to see a lot of Cillian Murphy

http://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/event/253786/misterman

https://ticketing.nationaltheatre.org.uk/production.aspx?performanceNumber=34313

PonderStibbons

Hi, I've recently moved over to London from lovely Limerick! I'm not sure if it classifies as an 'event' so sorry if this is in the wrong place, but I'm looking for people to go rock climbing with. Preferably in Mile End but I'd be willing to consider one of the others as well (once my monthly pass is up). If you haven't done it before it's great fun and an excellent way to keep fit... I only have a couple of months experience and I'm not particularly good at it so you definitely won't feel intimidated if you're a beginner!

Here's a link to the Mile End site if you're interested: http://www.mileendwall.org.uk/. All the prices are there as well.

Cheers!

EmilieC

PonderStibbons wrote: »

Hi, I've recently moved over to London from lovely Limerick! I'm not sure if it classifies as an 'event' so sorry if this is in the wrong place, but I'm looking for people to go rock climbing with. Preferably in Mile End but I'd be willing to consider one of the others as well (once my monthly pass is up). If you haven't done it before it's great fun and an excellent way to keep fit... I only have a couple of months experience and I'm not particularly good at it so you definitely won't feel intimidated if you're a beginner!

Here's a link to the Mile End site if you're interested: http://www.mileendwall.org.uk/. All the prices are there as well.

Cheers!

Hey, I moved to London a few months ago and now that I finally got my climbing gear back from Galway, I'm looking for people to climb with too! I wouldn't mind going to Mile End as long as it's at the weekend (a bit far for evening climbing sessions). So definitely interested!

Head The Wall

Another climbing centre here in Stoke Newington

The Castle Climbing Centre

PonderStibbons

EmilieC wrote: »

Hey, I moved to London a few months ago and now that I finally got my climbing gear back from Galway, I'm looking for people to climb with too! I wouldn't mind going to Mile End as long as it's at the weekend (a bit far for evening climbing sessions). So definitely interested!

Excellent - Weekends are mostly good for me. I'll PM you my phone number, call or send a text any time you'd like to go! The Castle, as mentioned above, also looks amazing and if that suits you better I don't mind going there (again once my month pass is up!).

Cheers!

iambrazil

Star Trek London - October 19th - 21st

I'm not a hardcore Star Trek fan but this should still be amazing!