What's worth attending this week

Jacksons Lane · Exhibition · N6

British Library · Talk · NW1

When you're starting out in business, trying to find the right information can seem daunting. Well, we can help!This demonstration will show you how to make best use of FREE access to COBRA (Complete Business Reference Adviser) – a business information database. This is available to all members of any of the libraries in (some of our national network – and some can offer access at home if you have online access).COBRA is an easy to use online resource with lots of information for people starting up a business, providing hundreds of small business guides as well as practical how-to fact sheets. The guides cover everything from writing a business or marketing plan to highlighting relevant legislation.This session is led by Suzy Cornwell.

British Library · Talk · NW1

When looking to find financial support for your business or community group it can be difficult to know where to look or even how to get startedGRANTfinder is a business information database that allows you to search for sources of finance: whether that be grants, loans or business finance investment to support to your exact needs.This webinar aims to show you how to make the best use of the FREE access that is available in the British Library – and most libraries that are part of the BIPC National Network.During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database: providing you with a rundown of all the main features of the database, how to navigate and search for the exact information you require and an overview of the databases layout.This session is led by Suzy Cornwell.

Union Chapel · Talk · N1

Twenty-five years on from the pivotal events of September 11, 2001, the world looks almost unrecognisable. The assumptions that defined the post-Cold War order –Western primacy, the spread of liberal democracy, the era of US-led alliances and western strategic and economic leadership – have been tested, strained, and in many cases shattered. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine accelerated a fracturing that was already well underway, as have large-scale attacks on Iran. Today we live in a multipolar world – one where China’s Belt and Road Initiative is reshaping global infrastructure, where artificial intelligence is becoming the defining contest of great power rivalry, and where the centre of gravity is shifting decisively eastward. But for Peter Frankopan – author of the landmark bestseller The Silk Roads and Professor of Global History at the University of Oxford –none of this is without precedent. History, he argues, has been pointing in this direction all along. In this live, interactive event for Intelligence Squared, Frankopan will draw on his extraordinary depth of knowledge to show how the rise of the East isn’t a rupture with the past but a return to it and why grasping that changes everything about how we understand the present moment. Join Frankopan live at Union Chapel on July 16 where you will also have the chance to put your own questions to Frankopan directly in the Q&A. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a current affairs obsessive, or simply someone trying to make sense of a world that feels like it’s shifting beneath your feet, this is an evening that will leave you thinking differently. Make your dinner reservation to eat at our Margins Cafe before the show! You must have a general admission ticket for the show to gain entry for dinner. Doors will open for early dinner ticket holders at 17:30. The Margins Cafe serves delicious, freshly prepared food at gigs and events. All profits go towards The Margins Project, based here at the Chapel which works with people who face issues of homelessness and crisis. Book Your Dinner Reservation HERE More Information: For Accessibility, please click here. The venue is seating only. All seats are unreserved and are taken on a first come first serve basis. Please arrive early before event door times if you have preferred seats. Due to the nature of our venue, please be prepared to queue for entry. The venue is fully accessible, with use of ramps and the upstairs bar is accessible with use of a platform lift. Please email [email protected] with your accessibility requirements as soon as you purchase your ticket as requests are dealt with on a first come, first serve basis. The bar is located on the first floor of the venue and will be open from the stated door time and remain open after the show. Alcohol consumption will be limited to the bar area only, it is not permitted to take alcohol to the main chapel space. An array of soft drinks and snacks will also be available and are permitted in the main space - please note the Union Chapel bar and kiosk accept card payment only. Strictly no food or drink may be brought from outside into the venue. Water bottles must be emptied before entering the venue, with refilling stations available inside. Seats for Margin's Cafe Early Dinners can be reserved via the links above. Margin's Cafe accepts both cash and card. If you have any queries about Margins Cafe, please contact [email protected]

World Heart Beat · Music · SW11

Ruth Naomi Floyd Quartet with Special Guest Julian Joseph Book Now Home / Events / Ruth Naomi Floyd Quartet with Special Guest Julian Joseph About the artist Award-winning vocalist and composer Ruth Naomi Floyd presents Music for the Soul, a powerful jazz program that weaves sacred reflection with historical remembrance. Drawing on the African American spiritual and gospel roots of jazz, Floyd’s music explores themes of faith, resilience, and human dignity while honouring figures such as Frederick Douglass, Octavius Valentine Catto, and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. As All About Jazz notes, her lyrical vision is carried by “some of the slickest, most erudite and daring jazz,” creating a performance that is both intellectually engaging and deeply moving. About the performance Music for the Soul brings together selections from Ruth Naomi Floyd’s sacred jazz repertoire with original compositions honouring historic African American figures such as Frederick Douglass and Marian Anderson. Through expressive vocal jazz, composition, and improvisation, the program explores themes of faith, resilience, memory, and freedom. Blending spiritual reflection with historical remembrance, the performance offers a powerful musical journey that honours intellectual legacy and the enduring struggle for dignity and justice. Thu 16 Jul 2026 Jazz Book Now Ticket Prices £5-25 Times Doors: 6:00 pm Stage: 7:30 pm Venue World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, 3 Ponton Road, London SW11 7BD Directions Accessibility: World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens is a fully accessible venue. If you have any questions or special requirements, please email [email protected]

British Library · Architecture / Urbanism · NW1

Have you ever noticed that our iconic building looks like a ship? Or wondered what it takes to store, access and deliver the 13 million books in our collection to Readers?Discover more about our history, collection and architecture on a tour of the public areas of the Library where you’ll visit our viewing gallery, book handling room, Reading Rooms and more. You’ll be guided by our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff who will share the Library’s unique quirks.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk. Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.Can’t get enough? Why not try our Treasures of the British Library Tour as well.

Union Chapel · Music · N1

Join us for a star-studded evening of stand-up comedy in aid of the PDA Society featuring ED GAMBLE (Off Menu podcast, The Traitors: Uncloaked, Mock The Week) ROSIE JONES (QI, The Last Leg, Taskmaster) JAMALI MADDIX (Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Hate Thy Neighbour, Frankie Boyle's New World Order) and LARA RICOTE (Make That Movie, Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping, House of Games) with more acts to be announced. The PDA Society is the only UK charity specialising in a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile of autism. We provide information, training and support. Each year, over a million people access information about PDA on our website, and three thousand receive direct support from our team. We are one of the only places in the UK to access free, personalised support and information about PDA through our support service – which many people have told us was a lifeline for them. Line-up subject to change. Make your dinner reservation to eat at our Margins Cafe before the show! You must have a general admission ticket for the show to gain entry for dinner. Doors will open for early dinner ticket holders at 17:30. The Margins Cafe serves delicious, freshly prepared food at gigs and events. All profits go towards The Margins Project, based here at the Chapel which works with people who face issues of homelessness and crisis. Book Your Dinner Reservation HERE More Information: For Accessibility, please click here. The venue is seating only. All seats are unreserved and are taken on a first come first serve basis. Please arrive early before event door times if you have preferred seats. Due to the nature of our venue, please be prepared to queue for entry. The venue is fully accessible, with use of ramps and the upstairs bar is accessible with use of a platform lift. Please email [email protected] with any specific accessibility requirements, that we should be aware of, as soon as you purchase your ticket as requests are dealt with on a first come, first serve basis. The bar is located on the first floor of the venue and will be open from the stated door time and remain open after the show. Alcohol consumption will be limited to the bar area only, it is not permitted to take alcohol to the main chapel space. An array of soft drinks and snacks will also be available and are permitted in the main space - please note the Union Chapel bar and kiosk accept card payment only. Strictly no food or drink may be brought from outside into the venue. Water bottles must be emptied before entering the venue, with refilling stations available inside. Seats for Margin's Cafe Early Dinners can be reserved via the links above. Margin's Cafe accepts both cash and card. If you have any queries about Margins Cafe, please contact [email protected]

World Heart Beat · Music · SW11

Jazz in the Gardens 2026 Julian Joseph’s 60th Birthday Concert Book Now Home / Events / Jazz in the Gardens 2026 / Julian Joseph’s 60th Birthday Concert In celebration of his 60th birthday, and as part of Jazz in the Gardens concert series, Julian will perform a selection of the most beautiful standards from the jazz classics as well as original compositions by Joseph himself; never ceasing to inspire with his mastery of the keyboard, versatility of musicality and boundless creative imagination. Hailed as one of the finest pianists to emerge this side of the Atlantic, for over two decades Julian Joseph has been a towering figure in contemporary jazz. Virtuoso pianist, bandleader, composer, arranger and broadcaster, Julian Joseph is the undisputed heir to the global house of jazz. Acclaimed by critics and audiences the world over, Julian never fails to inspire with his mastery of the keyboard, the versatility of his musicianship, and the seemingly limitless scope of his creative imagination. He was the first black British jazz musician to lead a series of concerts at Wigmore Hall in London and the first to open the prestigious BBC Proms with his All-Star Big Band as headliner. He has built an outstanding reputation as a performer and composer as well as received recognition as a highly knowledgeable and engaging anchorman, music ambassador and advocate of culture. Julian Joseph has composed works for solo piano, small ensembles, big band and symphony orchestras. During his career, he has received major commissions from the BBC, Hackney Music Development Trust, City of London Festival and London Jazz Festival. “The most important jazz musician (Julian Joseph) this country has produced in many years, possibly ever.” The Stage Julian Joseph – Piano Mark Mondesir – Drums Orlando Le Flemming – Bass Jazz in the Gardens 2026 Fri 17 Jul 2026 Jazz Book Now Ticket Prices £17.50/£25/35 Times Doors: 6:00 pm Stage: 7:30 pm Venue World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, 3 Ponton Road, London SW11 7BD Directions Accessibility: World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens is a fully accessible venue. If you have any questions or special requirements, please email [email protected]

Union Chapel · Music · N1

"Absolutely top quality soul music" Gilles Peterson "There's this young jazz, blue-eyed soul kid Jarrod Lawson that I'm loving..." Michelle Obama Direct from the USA, singer-songwriter and keyboardist Jarrod Lawson announces an exclusive London concert to launch his third studio album 'Just Let It' on dome records. 'Just Let It' features CARRTOONS, Eric Roberson, Raquel Rodriguez, JSwiss, Allen Stone, donSmith and more. Jarrod Lawson has carved out a reputation as one of the most compelling voices in modern soul and jazz. Blending elements of soul, gospel, R&B, and jazz, his music is marked by rich harmonies, thoughtful lyricism, and an unmistakable spiritual depth. With comparisons to legends like Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder, Lawson brings a timeless quality to his sound while forging a distinct artistic identity. Known for his powerful live performances and genre-defying songwriting, he continues to inspire audiences worldwide with music that uplifts and unites. Make your dinner reservation to eat at our Margins Cafe before the show! You must have a general admission ticket for the show to gain entry for dinner. Doors will open for early dinner ticket holders at 18:30. The Margins Cafe serves delicious, freshly prepared food at gigs and events. All profits go towards The Margins Project, based here at the Chapel which works with people who face issues of homelessness and crisis. Book Your Dinner Reservation HERE More Information: For Accessibility, please click here. The venue is seating only. All seats are unreserved and are taken on a first come first serve basis. Please arrive early before event door times if you have preferred seats. Due to the nature of our venue, please be prepared to queue for entry. The venue is fully accessible, with use of ramps and the upstairs bar is accessible with use of a platform lift. Please email [email protected] with your accessibility requirements as soon as you purchase your ticket as requests are dealt with on a first come, first serve basis. The bar is located on the first floor of the venue and will be open from the stated door time and remain open after the show. Alcohol consumption will be limited to the bar area only, it is not permitted to take alcohol to the main chapel space. An array of soft drinks and snacks will also be available and are permitted in the main space - please note the Union Chapel bar and kiosk accept card payment only. Strictly no food or drink may be brought from outside into the venue. Water bottles must be emptied before entering the venue, with refilling stations available inside. Seats for Margin's Cafe Early Dinners can be reserved via the links above. Margin's Cafe accepts both cash and card. If you have any queries about Margins Cafe, please contact [email protected]

British Library · Architecture / Urbanism · NW1

Have you ever noticed that our iconic building looks like a ship? Or wondered what it takes to store, access and deliver the 13 million books in our collection to Readers?Discover more about our history, collection and architecture on a tour of the public areas of the Library where you’ll visit our viewing gallery, book handling room, Reading Rooms and more. You’ll be guided by our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff who will share the Library’s unique quirks.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk. Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.Can’t get enough? Why not try our Treasures of the British Library Tour as well.

Royal Vauxhall Tavern · Theatre / Performance · SE11

Ends: 22:00; Ticket provider: OutSavvy; Accessibility: If you have access questions please contact dave@vauxhalltavern.; Source: https://www.vauxhalltavern.com/events/event/sunday-cabaret-with-woe-addams-and-martha-darthur/?oid=6493

Union Chapel · Music · N1

Adam Rutherford is a science broadcaster, and author of A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived, which transformed the way we think about human history. By using genetics to uncover the story of our species, it offered a thrilling new perspective on who we are and where we came from. David Olusoga is an award-winning author and historian, whose work includes the TV series and book Black & British: A Forgotten History and the landmark BBC arts series Civilizations. On Monday July 20, they will come to the Intelligence Squared stage to mark the tenth anniversary of A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived. Together, they’ll explore how advances in DNA research have transformed our understanding of human history, and discuss what a decade of new discoveries has revealed about our past. From Neanderthals to the plague, from redheads to race, ,from evolution to epigenetics, they will discuss what our genes can tell us about human history and our ancestors. Together, they will dispel some common myths, challenging misconceptions about race and ancestry, and consider the profound consequences of the Human Genome Project. Don’t miss a fascinating conversation between one of Britain’s leading historians and one of our foremost popular science writers about ancestry, identity and the remarkable story carried within every one of us. More Information: For Accessibility, please click here. The venue is seating only. All seats are unreserved and are taken on a first come first serve basis. Please arrive early before event door times if you have preferred seats. Due to the nature of our venue, please be prepared to queue for entry. The venue is fully accessible, with use of ramps and the upstairs bar is accessible with use of a platform lift. Please email [email protected] with any specific accessibility requirements, that we should be aware of, as soon as you purchase your ticket as requests are dealt with on a first come, first serve basis. The bar is located on the first floor of the venue and will be open from the stated door time and remain open after the show. Alcohol consumption will be limited to the bar area only, it is not permitted to take alcohol to the main chapel space. An array of soft drinks and snacks will also be available and are permitted in the main space - please note the Union Chapel bar and kiosk accept card payment only. Strictly no food or drink may be brought from outside into the venue. Water bottles must be emptied before entering the venue, with refilling stations available inside.

British Library · Architecture / Urbanism · NW1

Have you ever noticed that our iconic building looks like a ship? Or wondered what it takes to store, access and deliver the 13 million books in our collection to Readers?Discover more about our history, collection and architecture on a tour of the public areas of the Library where you’ll visit our viewing gallery, book handling room, Reading Rooms and more. You’ll be guided by our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff who will share the Library’s unique quirks.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk. Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.Can’t get enough? Why not try our Treasures of the British Library Tour as well.