Before 9pm, Books

More than 100 galleries showcase original paintings, prints, sculpture and photography costing between £40 and £4000, plus talks, workshops and children's activities.

Regular role-playing night.

A look at crimes that were committed in the 18th century and the extreme methods that were used to punish and deter.

Founding member of the outdoor swimming event Jeremy Laming looks back over the last 10 years as well as looking forward at future events for 2013.

Author Saul David will discuss his research on the First World War and present his findings from the perspective of non-white, non-British soldiers.

Mocks in maths, English and verbal reasoning, with confidential results and feedback by email.

SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER Weekend events from 10am The Pill. Rebellion. Experimentation. Protest. Civil Rights. This weekend we look at the Vietnam protests, pop art, social change, the anti-nuclear movement, civil rights, the Profumo affair, Skiffle, the Beatles and maverick composers including Frank Zappa, Stockhausen…

SATURDAY 26 – SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER Weekend events from 10am The Pill. Rebellion. Experimentation. Protest. Civil Rights. This weekend we look at the Vietnam protests, pop art, social change, the anti-nuclear movement, civil rights, the Profumo affair, Skiffle, the Beatles and maverick composers including Frank…

We launch the London Literature Festival with a glorious night of readings from some of the nominees for the Man Booker International Prize 2013. The Man Booker International Prize highlights one writer's continued creativity, development and overall contribution to fiction on the world stage. Of the ten authors in…

An overview of the development of Brook Street and the interior layout and design features of a Georgian townhouse.

Five speakers tell stories of their greatest achievements and passions in life in 15 minutes. Featuring Damian Barr, Nicky Haslam, Barb Jungr, Andrew Solomon and Pam Warhurst.

A lecture by Professor Timothy Mowl, Emeritus Professor University of Bristol.

The latest historical from Wilson centres on Josiah Wedgewood, he of the famous English pottery.

One of Britain's leading intellectuals, AC Grayling makes his case against Religion and for Humanism. He gives a talk which asks, what is the alternative to religion as a view of the world and a foundation for morality? Is there a world-view and a code of life for thoughtful people who wish to live with intellectual…

Harpsichordist and Director Richard Egarr talks about the programme of the evening concert.

The regular meeting features guest speaker Ernest Jennings, discussing the work of Laurel And Hardy.

An opportunity to become an actor and tell the story of Shakespeare's Hamlet.

A contemporary variety show and open-mic session featuring performers, artists, poets and musicians.

The local author signs copies of the fifth and final book in the Ghost Detective series.

The Brazilian writer, who now resides in the US, signs copies of her books and conducts selected readings.

The PR guru Mark Borkowski draws upon his experience of working with innovative thinkers and artists to present a performance-lecture celebrating the Maverick.

The former BBC Radio 1 DJ discusses his controversial life and career.

As part of the symposium on African culture, writers, publishers, translators and academics will discuss the role of the digital and written word on the continent.