What's worth attending this week

Swedenborg Society · Talk · WC1A

Irish Cultural Centre · Other · W6

Aga Khan Centre · Talk · N1C

Ibraaz · Talk · W1W

Ibraaz · Talk · W1W

Wellcome Collection · Talk · NW1

Wellcome Collection · Talk · NW1

Wellcome Collection · Talk · NW1

British Library · Talk · NW1

Almost every organisation has intellectual property of some sort – this workshop helps businesses to understand and protect it.Copyright protects a variety of types of work – from music to marketing materials.This webinar will explain the basics behind copyright, including eligible works, duration of protection, and an introduction to protecting and managing your copyright as well as using the work of others. Increase your chances of business success.Presented by Jeremy O'Hare.

Austrian Cultural Forum London · Music · SW7

LSE · Talk · WC2A

Pints of Knowledge · Talk · EC1A

Pints of Knowledge · Talk · EC1A

British Library · Talk · NW1

Join three leading voices in queer literary history for a celebratory conversation about the books and bookshops that have shaped LGBTQ+ lives.Layla McCay, author of The Queer Bookshelf, and A J West, author of How Queer Bookshops Changed the World, come together to explore how, in the face of government oppression, media hostility and violence, queer stories have been written, published, sold, shared and loved, often against the odds.From back room bookshops and banned paperbacks to award winning novels and mainstream popularity, this discussion traces how authors and booksellers have helped queer readers find stories that matter both personally, and in shaping history.Drawing on global histories, personal research, and a love of reading, Layla and West will discuss the power of queer books and bookshops to reflect different LGBTQ+ experiences through the decades, to challenge censorship, and to expand possibilities. The conversation will range across past, present and future: how queer literature has developed and flourished, why bookshops have mattered as cultural and political spaces, and how the way we find queer books still matters – and is evolving.This conversation is a love letter to queer literature, essential for anyone interested in queer books, how they reach their readers, and why they matter. It is chaired by writer and broadcaster Damian Barr.

British Library · Workshop · NW1

This online workshop will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration, and how to use internet databases and resources to search for patents. The session will include a live demonstration of a patent search to guide delegates through the process. Presented by Ziaad Khan.

Pints of Knowledge · Talk · EC1A

Austrian Cultural Forum London · Talk · SW7

Irish Cultural Centre · Workshop · W6

Irish language conversation for those with some existing Irish. Doors 7.30pm.

British Library · Workshop · NW1

If you want to get published but are not sure how to go about it or whether to go via a publisher or self-publish, then this 3-part workshop is for you. Run by full-time self-published author Melissa Addey, you'll leave this workshop with a clear understanding of your routes to publishing so you can make an informed choice about your preferred publishing path. Melissa will share a wealth of resources, contacts and personal experience, allowing you to fully understand your options. Did you know self-published authors earn more than traditionally published authors? Do you know just how beneficial it is to write in a series or how many books it takes for successful authors to crack £100k? We'll cover it all.Part 1: Traditional publishing. We'll look at the pros and cons of traditional publishing, explain how to get a literary agent (Melissa has secured three over the years!) and encourage the independent mindset that will stand you in good stead if you take this route. Plus how to proceed if you can't find a publisher.Part 2: Self-publishing. We'll cover the pros and cons and then talk you through the basic process of getting from manuscript to holding a book in your hands. You'll have advice and contacts for editors, cover designers and much more. We'll talk about important commercial decisions authors need to take and where to find advice for every stage.Part 3: Marketing. It doesn't matter which route you take to publication, the marketing will ultimately come down to you (it's a common mistake to believe your publisher will do it all!). We will cover 10 marketing steps you can be taking even while you finish your manuscript, so you can hit the ground running when you publish. It'll impress agents if you go the traditional route and help you be successful more quickly if you go down the self-publishing route.You will leave inspired and with a clear set of steps to take to get your book published. Specific contacts will be provided (e.g. book cover designers, editors, where to find literary agents, etc.). We will mainly focus on fiction but non-fiction authors will learn a lot too (and we will briefly discuss the very specific needs of picture books).You can book for the workshop or webinar alone or for the workshop and a 1–2–1 online for an hour with Melissa to receive bespoke advice on your book plans. This will be booked after the workshop, at a mutually convenient date and time.After the event you will be sent resource-filled slides from our main talk and a free eBook, Melissa Addey's Merchandise for Authors, which offers a wealth of ideas for using your book as the basis for developing merchandise.

SOAS · Talk · WC1H

RIBA · Talk · W1B

SOAS · Talk · WC1H

Ibraaz · Talk · W1W

LSE · Talk · WC2A

Pints of Knowledge · Talk · EC1A

RIBA · Talk · W1B

British Library · Workshop · NW1

Almost every organisation has intellectual property of some sort – this webinar helps businesses to understand and protect it.The workshop will explain the basics behind registered design protection and registration, and how to use internet databases and resources to search for designs. The session will include a live demonstration of a registered design search to guide delegates through the process.Presented by Ziaad Khan.

RIBA · Talk · W1B

British Library · Talk · NW1

Meet the Living Newspaper Unit and gain an insight into research undertaken by artist and creative fellow Hilary Powell in our Newsroom, exploring histories of power and energy through the microfilm newspaper collection.This performative event marks the culmination of Hilary's creative fellowship at the Library. During her fellowship Powell has delved into the history of the 1930s Federal Theatre Project, an initiative established by the United States government to support the employment of theatre workers in the wake of the Great Depression. Powell focused particularly on the Living Newspaper Unit within the project, a radical practice where current events were developed into productions bringing urgent social issues of the day to a popular audience, though many were censored and never performed publicly.Drawing on this methodology, Powell has set up her own Living Newspaper Unit, with members recruited from the British Library's Youth Collective and readers in the Newsroom. In her performance Powell invites us to consider, what might a Living Newspaper look like in our time and place? How can its making be performed? And what power does the archive hold to illuminate the present and to shape contemporary debate and action?

The London Society · Talk · SW1Y

Linnean Society of London · Talk · W1J

Daunt Books · Talk · W1U

British Library · Talk · NW1

Marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, The Eccles Institute for the Americas presents a conversation between Tom Holland, co-host of Podcast of the year 2025, The Rest is History, and American historian, Sarah Pearsall Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University.Sarah Pearsall ground-breaking new book, Freedom Round the Globe: How the World Made the American Revolution boldly reframes this pivotal period in history, going beyond how the Revolution transformed the wider world, to examine how global events and individuals shaped the Revolution itself.From Kolkata in India, to Anomabu in Ghana and Bkejwanong in Canada, her research uncovers surprising figures – leaders, diplomats, traders, mothers, and communities – whose actions influenced the course of events in North America.Together, Tom and Sarah delve into these global stories, the research behind them, and how they reshape our understanding of a world in motion at the birth of a new nation.The event will be recorded for The Rest is History Club members.

Pints of Knowledge · Talk · EC1A

Daunt Books · Talk · W1U

British Library · Other · NW1

Start your Summer Reading Challenge with Martha MacBean from Beanstalk Arts and step into a magical world of wishes where stories, music, and imagination come together! This musical storytelling workshop invites families to explore stories inspired by our Fairy Tales exhibition.Through music and sound, families are transported into each story carried by the rhythm of the cello and ukulele, discovering treasures and magical objects along the way. As the journey unfolds, we wonder… what would you wish for?All tickets need to be pre-booked for every member of your family.

British Library · Talk · NW1

We’re joined by Camden Libraries to turn up the volume on this summer's challenge. This joyous free online event for school Years 1 – 2 celebrates this year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme, Read to the Beat.Special guests will deliver readings, performances, and lively sing-alongs. Including award-winning performance poet, playwright and children’s author Joseph Coelho.

Design Museum · Talk · W8

Two Temple Place · Other · WC2R

The secrets behind William Waldorf Astor’s extraordinary neo-Tudor fantasy are revealed in this special guided tour.

Theos Think Tank · Talk · SW1P

Join us for the second of our Theos 20 events at the National Gallery. In a world increasingly impacted by AI, does the definition of humanity need to be rethought? How is human capacity to create art

Wellcome Collection · Talk · NW1

British Library · Workshop · NW1

Get Creative is a monthly art workshop for those living with dementia, aphasia, or other neurological conditionsJoin us for a relaxed workshop where you can explore new art techniques and create original art inspired by exhibitions and collections in the British Library. Learn about art and art history in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and make new friends. No experience necessary.To book or find out more information, please email [email protected]. Booking is essential.

Irish Cultural Centre · Talk · W6

Lecture on Shaw’s 1894 play Candida by UCD expert. Doors 4.30pm.