The What, Where, When: 24 April
WHAT: The Other Art Fair. The Other Arts Fair is an artist-led fair, displaying stunning pieces of art from unrepresented artists all around the world. It will be a relaxed environment giving visitors the opportunity to speak directly to the artists, listen to talks and immersive performances or relax at the live-music bar.
WHERE: Victoria House, Southampton Row, London, WC1A 2QP www.theotherartfair.com
WHEN: 23 -26 April
WHAT: Sunday Series: Wihan Quartet. The Wihan Quartet will be performing in Bristol this weekend. The Quartet has an exemplary reputation for its interpretation of its native Czech heritage.
WHERE: St George's Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/events/week/
WHEN: 26 April
WHAT: The London Original Print Fair. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, this is the worlds longest running specialist fair dedicated to prints. This is an opportunity to see work from 48 specialist dealers from all around the world, as well as lectures from specialists in this field.
WHERE: Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Mayfair, London W1J 0BD www.londonprintfair.com
WHEN: 23 – 26 April
WHAT: Bodleian Hand-Printing Workshop: Families. The opportunity for families to discover the art of printing by hand on the Bodleian's antique printing press.
WHERE: The Story Museum, 42 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP www.storymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bodleian-hand-printing-workshop-families-5
WHEN: 25 April
Cabbages and Frocks: Dog Day Afternoon
WHAT: London Marathon. The largest fundraising event in the world returns to London for another year. Seeing around 30,000 runners each year, be competitive, celebrities or charity fun runners, this will undoubtedly be an enjoyable day for all involved.
WHERE: Various Locations in London. www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com
WHEN: 26 April
WHAT: Jimmy Garcia's – The Secret Garden. A wonderful hidden garden full of outdoor-inspired meals, nibbles and cocktails.
WHERE: 409 Clapham Road, SW9 9BT www.jimmyspopup.com/the-secret-garden
WHEN: 25 April – 31 August
WHAT: Cabbages and Frocks: Dog Day Afternoon. The weekly Cabbages and Frocks hosts the Dog Day Afternoon, bringing together dog toys, food, canine couture, and fashion.
WHERE: St Marylebone Parish Church Grounds, Marylebone, High Street, London, W1U 5BA www.cabbagesandfrocks.co.uk
WHEN: 25 April
WHAT: 80s Night. Enjoy a delicious two-course meal followed by a live 80s tribute band and disco.
WHERE: Queen's Hotel, City Square, Leeds LS1 1PJ www.QHotels.co.uk
WHEN: 24 April
Yorkshire Geology Day
WHAT: Feast of St George. While St George's day is Thursday 23rd April, there will be celebrations on the Saturday with live bands, food stalls and face-painting stalls surrounding Trafalgar Square.
WHERE: Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, WC2N 5DS www.london.gov.uk/stgeorges
WHEN: 25 April
WHAT: Spring Beauty Fix. A showcase of the must-have looks for this spring/summer season with beauty demos, colour consultations, competitions and more!
WHERE: Victoria Quarter, Briggate, Leeds, LS 1 6AZ http://www.v-q.co.uk/events/spring-beauty-fix
WHEN: 25-26 April
WHAT: Vogue Festival. This two day fashion extravaganza will host masterclasses, talks, workshops, cover shoots and makeovers, led by the key players in the fashion industry.
WHERE: Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, South Bank, London SW7 2EU www.vogue.co.uk
WHEN: 25 – 26 April
WHAT: Chinnor Railway – Steam and Diesel Gala. A special event involving the opportunity to ride on old locomotives and see them all in motion.
WHERE: Station Road, Chinnor, OX39 4ER www.chinnorrailway.co.uk/20150426_gala
WHEN: 26 April
WHAT: Crafty Fox Market. Arts and Crafts market with over 80 stalls selling unique and designer items, while you can also try and make your own gifts with workshops on origami, knitting and card making.
WHERE: The Dogstar, 389 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8LQ www.craftyfoxmarket.co.uk
WHEN: 25 – 26 April
WHAT: Merton Organ Festival 2015. A concert to mark the 1st anniversary of the Dedication of the Dobson Organ, featuring some stunning Organ pieces in Merton College's beautiful chapel.
WHERE: Merton College, Merton Street, Oxford, OX1 4JD www.merton.ox.ac.uk/chapel-choir/organ-concerts
WHEN: 25 April
WHAT: Indulge with Oz Clarke. Join wine connoisseur Oz Clarke for an afternoon of education and exploration while he takes you through his wine picks of 2015.
WHERE: Vinopolis, 1 Bank End, Bankside, London SE1 9BU www.vinopolis.co.uk
WHEN: 25 April
Authors in Conversation
WHAT: Bluebell Woods Photo Walk. Explore magical scenes of woodland while learning how to capture natural landscapes and floral scenes at their best.
WHERE: Ilkley Lido car park, Denton Road, L S29 0BZ www.walkingphotographertours.com/photo-walk-bluebell-woods.php
WHEN: 26 April
WHAT: Authors in Conversation. This is the opportunity to hear from The Wellcome Book Prize finalists about their creative process while exploring the broader context of medicine and literature.
WHERE: Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE www.wellcomecollection.org/events/authors-conversation-3
WHEN: 26 April
WHAT: Yorkshire Geology Day. Yorkshire Geological Society presents Yorkshire Geology Day at the Museum, providing talks and hands-on events about rocks, minerals and fossils.
WHERE: Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Wakefield, WF4 4RH www.ncm.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-geology-day
WHEN: 25 April
WHAT: Forensic Television: From crime scene to courtroom. BFI Southbank presents a special weekend of screenings and events, following the advances in forensic science and how they have been brought to life by TV crime drama.
WHERE: BFI Southbank, London, SE1 8XT www.whatson.bfi.org.uk
WHEN: 25-26 April
WHAT: Barnsley Hospice Fashion Show. Barnsley Hospice and The Civic have joined together to bring the ladies in the town a fabulous night out. With a cat-walk and fashion stalls raising awareness for both funds and charities, this will not be a night to miss.
WHERE: Barnsley Hospice, Hanson street, Barnsley, S70 2HZ www.barnsleycivic.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=18&Itemid=48
WHEN: 25 April
The Other Art Fair
WHAT: Unseen: The lives of Looking by Dryden Goodwin. This is the first feature length film about Dryden Gooden presented alongside an exhibition of related drawings and artefacts.
WHERE: Queen's House, Greenwich, London www.drydengoodwin.com
WHEN: 5 March – 26 July
WHAT: Family Day at The Conran Shop. The Marylebone based shop is inviting families to enjoy fun, engaging children's activities in store.
WHERE: The Conran Shop, 55 Marylebone Rd, Marylebone, London, W1U 5HS www.conranshop.co.uk/events/
WHEN: 25 April
WHAT: Mr. Fogg & The Great Antiques Expert. The opportunity to get your antiques valued by expert and TV personality, David Harper.
WHERE: 15 Burton Lane, London, London, W1J 6JD www.mr-foggs.com
WHEN: 27 April
WHAT: Antique and Vintage Fashion and Textiles. This sale features the Wendy Dagworthy archive, a signature collection of styles and outfits as well as a vast variety of vintage clothing spanning all types of evening and day wear.
WHERE: 249-253 Long Lane, Bermondsey, London, SE1 4PR www.kerrytaylorauctions.com/Catalog/?id=422
WHEN: 28 April.
WHAT: Follies in Concert. A wealth of well known musical songs to be performed in celebration of Stephen Sondheim's 85th Birthday this year. With tickets still available, don't miss out on this all-star cast performing some of the most iconic Broadway and West-End numbers.
WHERE: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/follies-in-concert/default.aspx
WHEN: 28 April
WHERE: Victoria House, Southampton Row, London, WC1A 2QP www.theotherartfair.com
WHEN: 23 -26 April
WHAT: Sunday Series: Wihan Quartet. The Wihan Quartet will be performing in Bristol this weekend. The Quartet has an exemplary reputation for its interpretation of its native Czech heritage.
WHERE: St George's Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/events/week/
WHEN: 26 April
WHAT: The London Original Print Fair. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, this is the worlds longest running specialist fair dedicated to prints. This is an opportunity to see work from 48 specialist dealers from all around the world, as well as lectures from specialists in this field.
WHERE: Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Mayfair, London W1J 0BD www.londonprintfair.com
WHEN: 23 – 26 April
WHAT: Bodleian Hand-Printing Workshop: Families. The opportunity for families to discover the art of printing by hand on the Bodleian's antique printing press.
WHERE: The Story Museum, 42 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP www.storymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bodleian-hand-printing-workshop-families-5
WHEN: 25 April
Cabbages and Frocks: Dog Day AfternoonWHAT: London Marathon. The largest fundraising event in the world returns to London for another year. Seeing around 30,000 runners each year, be competitive, celebrities or charity fun runners, this will undoubtedly be an enjoyable day for all involved.
WHERE: Various Locations in London. www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com
WHEN: 26 April
WHAT: Jimmy Garcia's – The Secret Garden. A wonderful hidden garden full of outdoor-inspired meals, nibbles and cocktails.
WHERE: 409 Clapham Road, SW9 9BT www.jimmyspopup.com/the-secret-garden
WHEN: 25 April – 31 August
WHAT: Cabbages and Frocks: Dog Day Afternoon. The weekly Cabbages and Frocks hosts the Dog Day Afternoon, bringing together dog toys, food, canine couture, and fashion.
WHERE: St Marylebone Parish Church Grounds, Marylebone, High Street, London, W1U 5BA www.cabbagesandfrocks.co.uk
WHEN: 25 April
WHAT: 80s Night. Enjoy a delicious two-course meal followed by a live 80s tribute band and disco.
WHERE: Queen's Hotel, City Square, Leeds LS1 1PJ www.QHotels.co.uk
WHEN: 24 April
Yorkshire Geology DayWHAT: Feast of St George. While St George's day is Thursday 23rd April, there will be celebrations on the Saturday with live bands, food stalls and face-painting stalls surrounding Trafalgar Square.
WHERE: Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, WC2N 5DS www.london.gov.uk/stgeorges
WHEN: 25 April
WHAT: Spring Beauty Fix. A showcase of the must-have looks for this spring/summer season with beauty demos, colour consultations, competitions and more!
WHERE: Victoria Quarter, Briggate, Leeds, LS 1 6AZ http://www.v-q.co.uk/events/spring-beauty-fix
WHEN: 25-26 April
WHAT: Vogue Festival. This two day fashion extravaganza will host masterclasses, talks, workshops, cover shoots and makeovers, led by the key players in the fashion industry.
WHERE: Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, South Bank, London SW7 2EU www.vogue.co.uk
WHEN: 25 – 26 April
WHAT: Chinnor Railway – Steam and Diesel Gala. A special event involving the opportunity to ride on old locomotives and see them all in motion.
WHERE: Station Road, Chinnor, OX39 4ER www.chinnorrailway.co.uk/20150426_gala
WHEN: 26 April
WHAT: Crafty Fox Market. Arts and Crafts market with over 80 stalls selling unique and designer items, while you can also try and make your own gifts with workshops on origami, knitting and card making.
WHERE: The Dogstar, 389 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8LQ www.craftyfoxmarket.co.uk
WHEN: 25 – 26 April
WHAT: Merton Organ Festival 2015. A concert to mark the 1st anniversary of the Dedication of the Dobson Organ, featuring some stunning Organ pieces in Merton College's beautiful chapel.
WHERE: Merton College, Merton Street, Oxford, OX1 4JD www.merton.ox.ac.uk/chapel-choir/organ-concerts
WHEN: 25 April
WHAT: Indulge with Oz Clarke. Join wine connoisseur Oz Clarke for an afternoon of education and exploration while he takes you through his wine picks of 2015.
WHERE: Vinopolis, 1 Bank End, Bankside, London SE1 9BU www.vinopolis.co.uk
WHEN: 25 April
Authors in ConversationWHAT: Bluebell Woods Photo Walk. Explore magical scenes of woodland while learning how to capture natural landscapes and floral scenes at their best.
WHERE: Ilkley Lido car park, Denton Road, L S29 0BZ www.walkingphotographertours.com/photo-walk-bluebell-woods.php
WHEN: 26 April
WHAT: Authors in Conversation. This is the opportunity to hear from The Wellcome Book Prize finalists about their creative process while exploring the broader context of medicine and literature.
WHERE: Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE www.wellcomecollection.org/events/authors-conversation-3
WHEN: 26 April
WHAT: Yorkshire Geology Day. Yorkshire Geological Society presents Yorkshire Geology Day at the Museum, providing talks and hands-on events about rocks, minerals and fossils.
WHERE: Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Wakefield, WF4 4RH www.ncm.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-geology-day
WHEN: 25 April
WHAT: Forensic Television: From crime scene to courtroom. BFI Southbank presents a special weekend of screenings and events, following the advances in forensic science and how they have been brought to life by TV crime drama.
WHERE: BFI Southbank, London, SE1 8XT www.whatson.bfi.org.uk
WHEN: 25-26 April
WHAT: Barnsley Hospice Fashion Show. Barnsley Hospice and The Civic have joined together to bring the ladies in the town a fabulous night out. With a cat-walk and fashion stalls raising awareness for both funds and charities, this will not be a night to miss.
WHERE: Barnsley Hospice, Hanson street, Barnsley, S70 2HZ www.barnsleycivic.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=18&Itemid=48
WHEN: 25 April
The Other Art FairWHAT: Unseen: The lives of Looking by Dryden Goodwin. This is the first feature length film about Dryden Gooden presented alongside an exhibition of related drawings and artefacts.
WHERE: Queen's House, Greenwich, London www.drydengoodwin.com
WHEN: 5 March – 26 July
WHAT: Family Day at The Conran Shop. The Marylebone based shop is inviting families to enjoy fun, engaging children's activities in store.
WHERE: The Conran Shop, 55 Marylebone Rd, Marylebone, London, W1U 5HS www.conranshop.co.uk/events/
WHEN: 25 April
WHAT: Mr. Fogg & The Great Antiques Expert. The opportunity to get your antiques valued by expert and TV personality, David Harper.
WHERE: 15 Burton Lane, London, London, W1J 6JD www.mr-foggs.com
WHEN: 27 April
WHAT: Antique and Vintage Fashion and Textiles. This sale features the Wendy Dagworthy archive, a signature collection of styles and outfits as well as a vast variety of vintage clothing spanning all types of evening and day wear.
WHERE: 249-253 Long Lane, Bermondsey, London, SE1 4PR www.kerrytaylorauctions.com/Catalog/?id=422
WHEN: 28 April.
WHAT: Follies in Concert. A wealth of well known musical songs to be performed in celebration of Stephen Sondheim's 85th Birthday this year. With tickets still available, don't miss out on this all-star cast performing some of the most iconic Broadway and West-End numbers.
WHERE: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/follies-in-concert/default.aspx
WHEN: 28 April