Look for events run by the City of London Corporation in our events calendar. The City is a unique part of London with its historic character, vibrant arts scene, green spaces, architecture and visitor attractions. Whether you are looking for something to do at the weekend, after work, on holiday or with your family we have something to suit everyone.
Monday 19 November 2012 - Friday 31 May 2013
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Shape in the City
- Date:
- 19 November 2012 - 31 May 2013
- Location:
- 40 Gracechurch Street: EC3V 0BT
- Time:
- 10:00 - 14:00
- Cost:
- Free entry
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A pop-up gallery run by disability arts charity SHAPE showing over 80 artworks by more than 30 artists over five floors.
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Art and exhibitions
Friday 08 March 2013 - Sunday 14 July 2013
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Michael Caine Exhibition
- Date:
- 08 March 2013 - 14 July 2013
- Location:
- Museum of London: 150 London Wall EC2Y 5HN
- Time:
- 00:00 - 23:59
- Cost:
- Free
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Sir Michael Caine is one of the world’s best-known Londoners. In the year of his 80th birthday, the Museum of London reflects on how his identity with the capital has shaped his life and career, and how his work has influenced ideas about this great City.
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Art and exhibitions
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Cinema
Saturday 06 April 2013 - Sunday 30 June 2013
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Exhibition: A gift for all time–Queen Victoria’s first visit to the Forest in 1882
- Date:
- 06 April 2013 - 30 June 2013
- Location:
- Epping Forest: The View, Rangers Rd, E4 7QH
- Time:
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Cost:
- FREE
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Exhibition: A gift for all time–Queen Victoria’s first visit to the Forest in 1882
email:epping.forest@cityoflondon.gov.uk
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/eppingforest
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Art and exhibitions
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History
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Learning
Wednesday 24 April 2013 - Sunday 28 July 2013
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Geoffrey Farmer: The Surgeon and the Photographer
- Date:
- 24 April 2013 - 28 July 2013
- Location:
- Barbican: The Curve, Barbican, Silk Street EC2Y 8DS
- Time:
- 11:00 - 20:00
- Cost:
- FREE
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A UK premiere, The Surgeon and the Photographer consists of hundreds of puppet-like figures created through collage and assemblage, and is accompanied by a new film commission.
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Art and exhibitions
Wednesday 01 May 2013 - Sunday 01 September 2013
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Keats House Family Trail
- Date:
- 01 May 2013 - 01 September 2013
- Location:
- Keats House
- Time:
- 13:00 - 17:00
- Cost:
- Free for children 17 and under (children must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times).
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Visit Keats House as a family this summer and collect your free family trail. Explore the house where Keats wrote many ofhis famous poems and test your skills by completing some fun activities about the museum and collection.
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Children’s activities
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Family fun
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History
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Learning
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Poetry
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Things
Friday 17 May 2013 - Sunday 16 June 2013
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Fallen in Love: the secret heart of Anne Boleyn
- Date:
- 17 May 2013 - 16 June 2013
- Location:
- Tower of London: Tower of London EC3N 4AB
- Time:
- 00:00 - 23:59
- Cost:
- £27-£32; concs £22-£27
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See Joanna Carrick’s brand new play about the woman who changed the world forever by capturing the heart of a king at the Tower of London, the site of Anne’s trail, execution and final resting place.
Various dates at 3.30pm, 6.30pm and 9pm; see website for details.
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Theatre
Friday 17 May 2013 - Tuesday 19 November 2013
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Cartoons and Caricatures
- Date:
- 17 May 2013 - 19 November 2013
- Location:
- Bank of England Museum: Bank of England Museum, Bartholomew Lane EC2R 8AH
- Time:
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Cost:
- FREE
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See the Bank of England’s own collection of prints and drawings which includes the work of consummate artists such as James Gillray, John Tenniel and, more recently, Steve Bell.
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
FREE
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Art and exhibitions
Wednesday 22 May 2013
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Guided City walks
- Date:
- 22 May 2013
- Location:
- City Information Centre
- Time:
- 00:00 - 23:59
- Cost:
- £7; concs £6; under 12s FREE
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Leaving the City Information Centre everyday at 11am and 2pm are a great range of guided City walks
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Talks
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Walks and tours
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Family fun
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History
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How to get what you want – let’s talk about negotiating skills
- Date:
- 22 May 2013
- Location:
- City Business Library: Whittington Room
- Time:
- 10:30 - 12:30
- Cost:
- Free, but you must book in advance at Eventbrite
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"Great intro to the subject – lots of food for thought" - Does it ever seem like other people always get what they want but you struggle to achieve what you need?
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Business
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Personal development
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Smiling while you work!
- Date:
- 22 May 2013
- Location:
- City Business Library: Walbrook Room
- Time:
- 11:00 - 12:30
- Cost:
- Free, but you must book in advance at Eventbrite
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"Really good content and conversations" - Business owners as rule do not set a plan for having optimum health while working in their business – do you?
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Business
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Sport and wellbeing