Meet Katie and Kevin Tsang authors of The Neverland Thieves and Dragon Realm
Waterstones · Finchley Road O2 Centre
Trading fire-breathing beasts for fairy dust and pirates, the authors of the beloved Dragon Realm books Katie and Kevin Tsang guide readers past the second star on the right and straight on till morning in the first of a magical series set in the world of J.M. Barrie's iconic Peter Pan.
Join us as we explore the vast and complex history of Gay, Lesbian & Queer life in London and learn how we evolved into the dynamic and diverse LGBTQI+ community that we celebrate today. We take a deeper dive into the historic suffering that living a gay life endured in the past, leading to the death sentences of many. Learn about the pioneering drag queens of the 1700’s who paved the way for others, the life and loves of Oscar Wilde that led to his imprisonment, the emergence of a gay community meeting in the tea rooms of Central London, the birth of Gay Pride in the 70s and the devastating impact AIDS had on our community in the 1980s. No stone is left unturned in this walking tour timeline of dramatic events that takes you from Charing Cross to Soho Square on an exciting journey through the ages. As we head into Soho, we take in the wonderful sights of London and hear about the historic Queer stories surrounding well known landmarks such as Trafalgar Square and Picadilly Circus. Come on this Queer History Walking Tour to understand it's past and celebrate why London is one of the most exciting and openly free societies of the modern age, with the largest demographic of openly LGBTQIA Community in Europe.
Join us for an afternoon of musical recollection and personal celebration as we mark familial links with artists featured in V&A East museum’s The Music is Black: A British Story exhibition.
As digital systems and AI become increasingly embedded in art and design practices, Explore how emerging technologies shape material culture, memory and spirituality through the works of Aziza Kadyri and Eunjo Lee.
Ari Emanuel: An Evening with the Dealmaker Who Reshaped Hollywood
Kings Place · Intelligence Squared
Ari Emanuel has long been one of the most influential people in the world, but he’s also something of a mystery. Part of the reason is Emanuel’s job description. As Hollywood’s best-known super-agent—the inspiration for Ari Gold in the classic TV drama Entourage—he’s paid to speak for his A-list clients, not himself.
The ancient cosmos: The James Webb Space Telescope's new revelations
Royal Institution · Theatre
2025 Christmas Lecturer Maggie Aderin-Pocock returns to the Ri to explain what the James Webb Space Telescope's latest findings can tell us about the early universe.
Join us on the 18th October in our cafe for an extra special comic-making workshop with Phil Corbett, author of Kitty Quest, to celebrate his new series: Ghost and Toast!
In this Ethical Matters talk, novelist & screenwriter Courttia Newland reflects on what it means to be an artist operating in the margins, creating art beyond the mainstream.
Economica: A Global History of Women Wealth and Power - an evening with Victoria Bateman
Waterstones · Gower Street
Humanity's journey from poverty to prosperity is filled with men who have become household names. But how many female entrepreneurs, merchants and industrialists can you name?
Come along and give your thoughts at this month's bookclub, where we'll be discussing Somebody is Walking on Your Grave by Mariana Enriquez, a macabre encounter with famous graveyards steeped in history.
