London · Monday, October 5
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On the mapFilmExtra GeographyFinsbury Park Picturehouse18:15starting now
FilmBad ApplesPicturehouse Central18:15starting now
FilmResident EvilRitzy Picturehouse18:15starting now
FilmPractical Magic 2Everyman Crystal Palace18:15starting now
Music·FreeOne-Day Choir: Ólafur Arnalds & Talos - "A Dawning"Round Chapel18:30in 16 min
FilmGirls Like GirlsHackney Picturehouse18:30in 16 min
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On the mapAttractionThe Old Curiosity ShopDistrict Camden19:00open until
Library·Free entryPutney LibraryDistrict Wandsworth20:00open until
Library·Free entryCarnegie Library19:00open until
AttractionBritish LibraryDistrict Camden20:00open until
ClimbingThe Castle Climbing CentreDistrict Haringey22:00open until
CinemaVue IslingtonDistrict Islington00:00open until
02Monday, October 5
Happening today
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Extra Geography
Cinema screening of the film Extra Geography.
Finsbury Park Picturehouse · Unit 1 Cinema LS, London
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Bad Apples
Cinema screening of the film Bad Apples.
Picturehouse Central · Corner of Shaftesbury Avenue, London
Film·Ages 15+·Indoor
Resident Evil
Cinema screening of the horror film Resident Evil for adult audiences.
Ritzy Picturehouse · Brixton Oval, London
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Practical Magic 2
Cinema screening of the sequel film Practical Magic 2.
Everyman Crystal Palace · 25 Church Road, London, SE19 2TE
Music·Ages 16+·Indoor
One-Day Choir: Ólafur Arnalds & Talos - "A Dawning"
A free one-day community choir event with Ólafur Arnalds as part of his tour.
Round Chapel · 1D Glenarm Road, London, E5 0LY, London
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Girls Like Girls
Cinema screening of the film Girls Like Girls.
Hackney Picturehouse · 270 Mare Street, London
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Film·Indoor
Teen Wolf
A classic 1985 comedy screening about a teenager who discovers werewolf powers, suitable for families.
Prince Charles Cinema · 7 Leicester Place, London WC2H 7BY
Arts & crafts·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Kids art taster class
A drawing taster class for children interested in trying out regular art sessions.
310 King Street, London, W6 0RR, London
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Get the Kids in the Kitchen
A cooking workshop for children to learn kitchen skills.
BOXPARK Croydon · 99 George Street, Croydon, London, CR0 1LD, London
Family·Ages 0–8·Indoor
Mudlarks family gallery
An interactive gallery with soft play and water tables for children up to 8 years old.
London Museum Docklands · No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL
Family·Indoor
Wonders of the warehouse
A family tour exploring the hidden history of the Georgian museum building.
London Museum Docklands · No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
October half term
Free family activities including crafts and storytelling at a Docklands museum during half term.
London Museum Docklands · No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL
07Great day to be outside
Outdoor picks
Outdoors·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Tour "The nights of Jack the Ripper" (Spanish)
Spanish-language guided walking tour exploring the story of Jack the Ripper's Whitechapel murders.
Tower Hill Underground Station · Tower Hill, London, EC3N 2LY
Outdoors·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Hop-on Hop-off London City Sampler
A sightseeing bus tour covering London's key attractions with multilingual commentary.
Central London, London W1D 3NE
Outdoors·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise
A sightseeing bus tour combined with a Thames river cruise covering London's top attractions.
Central London, London W1D 3NE
Sports·Ages 18+·Outdoor
Autumn Adult Tennis Courses
Six-week adult tennis courses at Greenwich Park's courts.
Greenwich Park, London SE10 8QY
Sports·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Autumn Adult Padel Courses
Six-week beginner to advanced padel courses for adults at Hyde Park and Regent's Park.
Hyde Park, London W2 2UH
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Serpentine Pavilion 2026 by LANZA atelier
An annual outdoor architecture pavilion designed by LANZA atelier in Kensington Gardens.
Serpentine South · Kensington Gardens, London W2 3XA
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Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Organ Recital
Academy students perform organ works by Robert Schumann in a free recital.
Royal Academy of Music – Duke's Hall · Marylebone Road, London NW1 5HT
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Vinyl Bitch Open Decks 032
A free, feminist and inclusive open decks turntablism night for marginalized gender artists and attendees.
Dalston Superstore · 117 Kingsland High St; Dalston; London E8 2PB; United Kingdom
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
People's Emergency Briefing screening
Screening of a documentary about the impact of climate and nature breakdown on everyday UK life.
Kingston
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Looking Back Live: London
A free live music event in London.
The Finsbury · 336 Green Lanes, London N4 1BY
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
SETLA + The Souvenirs
A free live music gig featuring SETLA and The Souvenirs.
The Elephants Head · 224 Camden High Street, Camden, London, NW1 8QR, United Kingdom
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Angel Comedy RAW Mondays (Free)
Free stand-up comedy night featuring new material from comedians.
The Camden Head · 2 Camden Walk, London N1 8DY, UK
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