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Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge

If knowledge is the food of the soul, then let us FEAST! This travelling parlour of enlightenment combines exceptional experts & erudite amateurs in a fiesta of learning & fine cocktails. Prepare to be delighted by unusual characters, exquisite libations and wisdom of the most eye-opening variety in the decadent…

Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge, Hove

Sat 25 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge Bar

One cannot nourish the mind without first nurturing the body. Surprise and delight your taste buds at Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge bar, where unusual characters, eye-opening wisdom and exquisite cocktails await the curiously-minded… Join us inside the opulent Angel House, be seated and enjoy luxuriant libations…

Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge, Hove

Sat 25 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

A Feast of Learning

Prepare to have your mind & body nourished and your spirit of curiosity revived in a unique voyage of culinary discovery! Deep within the opulent surroundings of Angel House, a cornucopia of curious courses, delicious cocktails and diverting entertainments will be presented for your delight and delectation by…

Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge, Hove

Sat 25 May

£65 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Artist Rooms: Lawrence Weiner

Conceptual text-based work from the New York-based artist, concentrating on the relationship between the artwork and the viewer, and exploring the notion of language as sculpture.

Tate Modern, London SE1

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7887 8888

  • 10:00 – 22:00

Dialogue

A discussion on theatre, led by Jake Orr from A Younger Theatre and Maddy Costa from the Guardian.

Battersea Arts Centre, London SW11

Sat 25 May

Phone for prices / 020 7223 2223

  • 18:00 – 21:30

The May Event

A number of international artists including Iran's Tara Fatehi Irani, Emely Neubert from Germany, American Emily Sweeney and Kelly Green from England, present an all-day event featuring performance works, installations, socialising and imaginings.

Rich Mix, Bethnal Green

Sat 25 May

Upstairs

Free / 020 7613 7498

  • 12:00 – 00:00

Pin Drop

A weekly story reading event, brought to you by Simon Oldfield and Elizabeth Day. Each time, a new line-up of authors, artists, actors and cultural commentators read aloud from contemporary and classic literature.

Simon Oldfield Gallery, London W1K

Sat 25 May

Prices to be confirmed / 020 7404 0884

This week it's Roshi Fernando, author of Homesick and shortlister for the EFG Sunday Times Short Story Prize, 2011.

  • 18:30 – 20:00

Spring Soiree with Josh Kumra

A mix of live music from Kumra as well as poetry from Greta Bellamacina and a chance to see the photography on display at Holborn Studios. Raising money for YOUYOU Mentoring.

Holborn Studios, London N1

Sat 25 May

£20 (includes welcome drink and canapes) / 020 7490 4099

  • 19:00 – 22:00