| Saturday 24th February |
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| Annual Stories of Cats day all about our feline friends |
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| See thousands of mudlarking artefacts in this beautiful building in Central London. |
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| An exhibition to mark the 200th anniversary of the 200th anniversary of the first scientific description of a non-avian dinosaur, the Megalosaurus -- will be open on one Saturday. |
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| Community open day at the local fire station in Bermondsey |
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| A discussion of the past realities of London’s Black, Queer community and to celebrate the present possibilities (and realities) of kinship in that community today. |
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| Sunday 25th February |
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| See thousands of mudlarking artefacts in this beautiful building in Central London. |
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| A WW2-era history attraction that's open to the public once a month. |
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| Once a month, the oldest building in Hackney, St Augustine's Tower is open, so you can climb up to the top. |
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| Monday 26th February |
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| Tuesday 27th February |
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| Join the guided tour of Oxford House's listed Victorian building. Peek into our archives, visit our 'secret chapel' and take in 360°degree views of East London on the spectacular rooftop. |
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| Wednesday 28th February |
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| Every month at Frameless, in partnership with ArtscapesUK, they will be delving deeper into the stories behind the art. |
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| This lecture explores how our understanding of autism has changed, and directions for future research. |
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| Join Mariia Zolkina as she reveals the data-based findings about real public moods in Donbas, starting from spring 2014 and afterwards. |
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| Well-known broadcaster LIbby Purves talk to the daughters of famous cartoonist Mel Calman, known for his put upon "little man" line drawings. |
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| Join international bestselling author, Philippa Gregory in conversation about her latest book, Normal Women. |
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| Thursday 29th February |
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| A rare opportunity to step inside the Second World War air raid shelter at St. Leonards Court in East Sheen. |
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| St Bride Foundation, located behind Fleet Street, houses the history of print and the skills that made Fleet Street the undisputed home of printing and publishing in London. |
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| This lecture critically evaluates the relationship between English law and capitalism and explores how legal changes over the past 30 years |
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| This talk challenges the myth that Keats was unengaged with the business of literature. |
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| This talk will share the findings of the research project, which included around 40 visits made to shopping centres |
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| Running and shaping cities is among the most complex and challenging areas of public policy. What is it like to be a Mayor? |
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| What trials did Elizabeth I face in her challenging early life? Find out at this talk by acclaimed historian Dr Nicola Tallis |
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| Two talks about the history of the water supply in London. |
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| Delve into the evolution of explosive chemical experiments. |
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| Friday 1st March |
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| Collect is the leading international fair for contemporary craft and design, representing the pinnacle of artistry and creativity. |
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| A rare screening of Vive Le Punk [1993], an exclusive documentary featuring Malcolm McLaren & Vivienne Westwood talking in depth about their extraordinary collaboration. |
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| Saturday 2nd March |
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| London Comic Con Spring returns, bringing a whole host of stars with them. |
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| A day of talks exploring the often overlooked role of women in early Christianity. |
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| Collect is the leading international fair for contemporary craft and design, representing the pinnacle of artistry and creativity. |
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| A vintage Interiors fair at a deconsecrated late-Georgian church in Bow, east London, featuring mid 20th century furniture, ceramics, decorative antiques, film posters and lots more |
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| The Isokon Gallery tells the remarkable story of the Isokon building, the pioneering modern apartment block opened in 1934. |
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| Monthly open day at one of London's more curious and delightful museums, devoted to the history of the sewing machine. |
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| Exhibitions closing shortly |
| This Prize is one of the most important and anticipated photography competitions in the world and a showcase for both celebrated professionals and talented amateurs. (Ends on Sun, 25th Feb) | | Dulwich Picture Gallery presents a new body of work by the renowned artist Sara Shamma. (Ends on Sun, 25th Feb) | | Journey through the enchanting, mysterious and sometimes monstrous makings of fantasy. (Ends on Sun, 25th Feb) | | This exhibition will present the landscape and nature paintings and sculptures of Frank Walter. (Ends on Sun, 25th Feb) | | One of the 20th century’s most captivating painters responds to a world in turmoil (Ends on Sun, 25th Feb) | | From trials to triumphs, explore Malorie Blackman's impact on the world of children's literature. (Ends on Sun, 25th Feb) | | Battersea Power Station’s annual Light Festival is returning bigger and brighter than ever before to illuminate the winter evenings. (Ends on Sun, 25th Feb) | | London-based collective United Visual Artists largest show to date will feature a number of newly commissioned works and collaborations that explore the elements that structure our perception of reality (Ends on Sun, 25th Feb) | | A special exhibition about a little-known local scientific invention with a huge global impact: the development of artificial silk. (Ends on Thu, 29th Feb) | | How can we design our homes to respond to the climate emergency? Discover how architects are reimagining wood, stone and straw to design homes fit for the future. (Ends on Thu, 29th Feb) | | This exhibition explores the history of this iconic book through its reproductions as facsimiles, how the text was repackaged and republished and how the book became prized by collectors. (Ends on Thu, 29th Feb) | | Explore the transformation of the Isle of Dogs, its development, its forgotten places and historic buildings, see how people lived in the past. (Ends on Thu, 29th Feb) | | An exhibition of 100 original works by Times' cartoonist Mel Calman, famous for his "little man" and witty one-liners, plus online auction and evening event at which his two daughters are interviewed by LIbby Purves. (Ends on Fri, 1st Mar) | | An exploration into the overlooked world of historical boy’s dress through a collector’s eye. (Ends on Sat, 2nd Mar) | | This exhibition explores printed propaganda textiles over more than two centuries, from the French Revolution to Brexit. (Ends on Sat, 2nd Mar) | | An autoethnographic exhibition by Roger K. Burton loosely centred around his design influences and inspiration of three seminal fashion shops PX and Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren Worlds End, Nostalgia of Mud (Ends on Sat, 2nd Mar) | | For the first time in 250 years, this exhibition reunites the pastel masterpiece by Swiss artist Jean-Etienne Liotard, painted in Lyon in 1754, with the painted version in oil he completed in London almost 20 years later. (Ends on Sun, 3rd Mar) | | The forgotten story of the Indian Army camps at Hampton Court Palace (Ends on Sun, 3rd Mar) | | Currently in its seventh year, The Architecture Drawing Prize continues to celebrate the art of drawing in three categories: hand-drawn, digital and hybrid. (Ends on Sun, 3rd Mar) | | Kew’s 28th Orchid festival draws inspiration from the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar, the world’s fourth largest island. (Ends on Sun, 3rd Mar) | | The Way of All Flesh beckons visitors to contemplate the ephemeral nature of existence, to gaze into the mirror of mortality, and to recognise the universal embrace of life’s impermanence. (Ends on Sun, 3rd Mar) | | An exhibition of vertical photographs of London architecture. (Ends on Sun, 3rd Mar) | | Discover an overlooked Renaissance great in the first-ever exhibition dedicated to Francesco Pesellino (c.1422–1457). (Ends on Sun, 10th Mar) | | An exhibition of 70 works on paper by leading Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists. (Ends on Sun, 10th Mar) | | The first UK exhibition dedicated to the work of French couturière, Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel, charting the establishment of the House of CHANEL and the evolution of her iconic design style. (Ends on Sun, 10th Mar) | | Everyday Monuments showcases works by three emerging UK artists – Catriona Robertson, Jacob Talkowski and Alaric Hammond. (Ends on Sun, 10th Mar) |
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