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The Affordable Art Fair

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

Lower Fairground Site, London NW3

Thu 13 Jun

£10–£20 (£8–£13)

  • 11:00 – 21:30

Fri 14 Jun

£10–£20 (£8–£13)

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Sat 15 Jun

£10–£20 (£8–£13)

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Sun 16 Jun

£10–£20 (£8–£13)

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Against the Dark

Regular role-playing night.

Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 2 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 9 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444

  • 14:00 – 17:00
…and 3 more dates until 30 Jun

18th Century Crime And Punishment: Talk

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

Handel House Museum, London W1K

Sat 22 Jun

£6 (£5) / 020 7495 1685

  • 12:00

Bromley Central Library

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 8460 6037

  • 18:30

Thu 30 May

Free / 020 8460 6037

  • 18:30

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 020 8460 6037

  • 18:30
…and 7 more dates until 25 Jul

Donald Hope Library, London SW19

Tue 21 May

Free / 020 8542 1975

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Tue 28 May

Free / 020 8542 1975

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 020 8542 1975

  • 10:30 – 11:30
…and 8 more dates until 30 Jul

Peckham Library, London SE15

Tue 28 May

Free / 020 7525 2000

  • 18:30 – 20:00

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 020 7525 2000

  • 18:30 – 20:00

Tue 30 Jul

Free / 020 7525 2000

  • 18:30 – 20:00

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10 Years Of The Henley Swim: Talk

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.

The River And Rowing Museum, Henley-on-Thames

Sat 15 Jun

£6 / 01491 415600

  • 11:30 – 12:30
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100 Days To Victory: How The First World War Was Won: Lecture

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.

National Army Museum, London SW3

Thu 12 Sep

£10 (£7.50) / 020 7730 0717

  • 19:00

11 Plus Mock Exam

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

Whalley Village Hall, Clitheroe

Sat 15 Jun

£30 / 01254 824695

  • 09:00 – 12:00

1960s Sunday Pass

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…

Royal Festival Hall, London SE1

Sun 27 Oct

£15 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073

  • 09:00

1960s Weekend Pass

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…

Royal Festival Hall, London SE1

Sat 26 Oct

£15 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073

  • 10:00

2013 Man Booker International Prize Readings

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…

Queen Elizabeth Hall, London SE1

Mon 20 May

£10–£12 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073

  • 19:30
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25 Brook Street: It's Surroundings And Interiors: Talk

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

Handel House Museum, London W1K

Sat 27 Jul

£6 (£5) / 020 7495 1685

  • 15:00

5x15: Talk

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.

Tabernacle Arts Centre, London W11

Mon 20 May

£20 / 020 7361 3003

  • 19:00

8th Annual Lecture:: From Cartography To Land Art: The Garden Historian As Polymath

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

Lamport Hall, Northampton

Mon 20 May

£10 adv booking essential / 01604 686272

  • 10:00

A N WIlson: The Potter's Hand

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

Harmony Garden, Melrose

Sat 15 Jun

£10 (£8) / 0844 357 1060

In addition to his latest book, the author will also talk about the legacy of Sir Walter Scott. Part of Borders Book Festival.

AC Grayling: The God Argument

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…

Queen Elizabeth Hall, London SE1

Mon 27 May

£10–£12 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073

  • 19:45
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Academy Of Ancient Music: Talk

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

Wigmore Hall, London W1U

Tue 11 Jun

Free, ticketed / 020 7935 2141

  • 18:30

Accrington Probus Club

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

Accrington Town Hall

Mon 20 May

Phone for prices / 01254 388111

  • 10:00

Active Storytelling: Workshop (Ages 3-7)

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

Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

Fri 31 May

Ruinart Circle Bar, Level 1

£3 (Children £2) / 0844 800 1110

  • 11:30 – 12:15
  • 14:00 – 14:45

The Admirals Club

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

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Thu 30 May

£3 / 01702 351135

  • 19:30

Adrian Perkins: Book Signing

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

Waterstones, Northampton

Sat 25 May

Free / 01604 634854

  • 11:00 – 14:00
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Adriana Lisboa: Author Event

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

Stanfords, Bristol

Thu 23 May

Free, ticketed / 0117 929 9966

  • 19:00

Adventure Capitalism: 20% Maverick Factor

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

Knapp House Barn, Stroud

Thu 23 May

£4 / 01453 751440

  • 20:00

LOST Theatre, London SW8

Tue 2 Jul

£13.50 (£11.25) / 0844 847 1680

  • 19:30

The Adventures Of Andy Kershaw

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

Theatre Royal, Wakefield

Sun 9 Jun

£12 (Children £6 under 18s) / 01924 211311

  • 20:00

Africa In Translation: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed: Talk

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.

The British Library, London NW1

Fri 5 Jul

Free, adv booking required / 0843 208 1144

  • 10:00 – 13:00

London School Of Economics, WC2A

Mon 24 Jun

Old Theatre, Old Building

Free / 020 7405 7686

  • 18:30 – 20:00
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