What's worth attending this week

Museum of the Home · Walks / Tours · E2

Wellcome Collection · Talks / Ideas / Philosophy · NW1

Wellcome Collection · Visual Arts · NW1

Museum of the Home · Talk · E2

Wellcome Collection · Visual Arts · NW1

Museum of the Home · Exhibition · E2

Open City · Architecture / Urbanism · WC2R

Architecture walk

Union Chapel · Architecture / Urbanism · N1

Union Chapel has towered over Upper Street in Islington since the 1870s and today thrives as an award-winning venue, homelessness project and a working radical church. On the tour, led by an expert Islington Guided Walks guide, you’ll see this architectural gem up close and discover the building’s fascinating history. The Grade I listed Victorian Gothic Chapel is one of the largest Nonconformist churches in London. It houses an important Father Henry Willis organ that is one of few left in the UK with an original hydraulic blowing system, stunning stained glass windows and a distinctive octagonal interior built for acoustics and visibility. Take a tour and learn more about Islington’s heritage, the Chapel’s triumphant survival after a wartime bomb, and the fascinating story of its near demolition in the 1980s, at a time when Victorian architecture was only just being appreciated. Further Information & Access: The tour lasts approximately one hour from 12pm. The ground floor of the chapel is wheelchair accessible. Those following the tour to the Gallery level must be aware of multiple staircases to access as well as be comfortable with heights. If you have access requirements, please email [email protected] ahead of attendance.

Union Chapel · Music · N1

The Spooky Men’s Chorale is a magnificent, many-headed beast which has single- handedly turned the world of men’s singing upside down. Bypassing well trodden avenues, they carve out new territories of mighty man sounds, exquisite tenderness, and charming stupidity to both celebrate masculinity and mock it. The Spooky Men’s Chorale is 25 this year, and this tour they will celebrate their birthday with some delightful crumpets from their shimmering, ludicrous history, as well as the usual smorgasbord of tantalising new bon bons. To see them is to forever not unsee them, they are just a bunch of blokes, but where they take you will blow your mind…. In the UK/Europe they have appeared at major festivals including Tonder (Denmark), Cambridge, Broadstairs, Wickham, Camp Bestival, Towersey, Shrewsbury, and Edinburgh Fringe. Theatrical venues have, St David’s Hall (Cardiff), The Philharmonic (Liverpool), Colston Hall (Bristol), the Sheldonian (Oxford) and Sage Gateshead They are drooling with delight to be returning to The Union Chapel for their special anniversary year. Please note Margins Cafe will not be held for this event 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.

Vortex Jazz Club · Music · N16

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 set(s) of music   Line-up: Zhenya Strigalev - Tenor saxophone Igor Yakovenko - Piano Annie Majin - Vocals Mirko Scarcia - Double bass Darren A Beckett - Drum kit   About Zhenya Strigalev is renowned for his intense, unforgettable performances and distinctive saxophone sound. Drawing on the rich traditions of jazz history and global musical influences, he has developed a voice that is both original and compelling. Today, he joins forces with the brilliant rising star of the UK jazz scene, vocalist Annie Majin, for a performance that promises innovation, energy, and musical chemistry. Since graduating from London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Music - where he was invited on a full scholarship- Zhenya has carved a dynamic path between the London and New York jazz scenes. He has worked with some of today’s most forward-thinking musicians, including Eric Harland, Ambrose Akinmusire, Tim Lefebvre, Chris "Daddy" Dave, Alex Sipiagin, William Parker, Aaron Parks, Joseph "Foley" McCreary (of Miles Davis fame), and Larry Grenadier. Zhenya has performed at many prestigious jazz festivals and concert venues around the world, building an international reputation through extensive touring across both Europe and South America. He has recorded more than six albums with his groups Smiling Organizm, Never Group, and JZ Replacement. His music has been broadcast on BBC Radio as well as on national radio stations across Europe. He enjoys the challenge of shining a light on the undiscovered, and describes the desired on-the-edge thrill that unfolds: “The whole point of what I do is that I need to surprise myself.” His repertoire consists mostly of original compositions, along with select jazz classics in unique arrangements. "A maverick at the heart of modern jazz." ---- The Telegraph "This could be the kind of jazz album that has something for everyone... Universally appealing." ----½ DownBeat Magazine

Museum of the Home · Walks / Tours · E2

Wellcome Collection · Talks / Ideas / Philosophy · NW1

Wellcome Collection · Visual Arts · NW1

Museum of the Home · Talk · E2

Wellcome Collection · Visual Arts · NW1

Museum of the Home · Exhibition · E2

British Library · Walks / Tours · NW1

The second largest atlas in the world, the historic library of King George III, Magna Carta. See and learn about these items and much more on a guided tour of some of the treasures in our collection.Our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff will introduce you to their favourite items in our Sir John Ritblat Gallery and divulge fun facts and lesser-known histories you won’t find anywhere else.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk.Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.

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.

Arcola Theatre · Theatre · E8

British Library · Walks / Tours · NW1

The second largest atlas in the world, the historic library of King George III, Magna Carta. See and learn about these items and much more on a guided tour of some of the treasures in our collection.Our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff will introduce you to their favourite items in our Sir John Ritblat Gallery and divulge fun facts and lesser-known histories you won’t find anywhere else.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk.Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.

Open City · Architecture / Urbanism · WC2R

Architecture walk

Open City · Architecture / Urbanism · WC2R

Architecture walk

Open City · Walks / Tours · WC2R

Architecture walk

British Library · Walks / Tours · NW1

The second largest atlas in the world, the historic library of King George III, Magna Carta. See and learn about these items and much more on a guided tour of some of the treasures in our collection.Our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff will introduce you to their favourite items in our Sir John Ritblat Gallery and divulge fun facts and lesser-known histories you won’t find anywhere else.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk.Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.

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.

606 Club · Music · SW10

The 2022 winner of the Riga Jazz Stage International Jazz Voice competition, Louise Balkwill has been hailed as one of the finest jazz singers of her generation. Most recently touring with celebrated vocal harmony trio The Puppini Sisters tonight Louise will be performing music from her new album la