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Francis Alÿs: Ricochets Family Day

Free

Treat your family to creative workshops and get free gallery entry to celebrate the opening of Francis Alÿs: Ricochets for one day only.

Empire Live: William Dalrymple and Anita Anand
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Empire - Live

How do empires rise? Why do they fall? And how have they shaped our world today? William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the stories, personalities and events of empire over the course of history. 

 

An Evening with Mary Beard
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An Evening with Mary Beard

Spend a fascinating evening with renowned classicist and historian, Mary Beard, and interviewer Sathnam Sanghera.

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Cardboard Citizens: More Than One Story + ScreenTalk

More Than One Story is a series of nine monologue films exploring the multiple realities of homelessness. Join us for the first public screening and a panel discussion with author Malorie Blackman.

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Family Friendly Shorts and Creative Workshop with Accumulate

Free

Join us for a free programme of family short films and a drop-in creative workshop as part of Whitecross Street Party.

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Ibrahim Mahama - Artist Talk

Join us for a keynote talk by Ibrahim Mahama, the artist of our monumental lakeside commission, Purple Hibiscus

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Architecture on Stage: Lewerentz Divine Darkness

This documentary sheds new light on one of twentieth century architecture's most enigmatic figures.

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Our Street: Curve Takeover

Free

Step into this playful and engaging community space where the whole family can unleash their creative side and join in with the fun and games.

Gabor Mate: Live at the Barbican
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Dr Gabor Maté: Live on Stage in London

Drawing on cutting-edge science and real-life stories, renowned physician Dr Gabor will share his compassionate and humane approach to wellbeing. 

Tim Peake
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Tim Peake: Astronauts - The Quest to Explore Space

After multiple sell-out tours with his debut show, My Journey to Space, Tim Peake returns to venues across the UK with his hugely anticipated new show, Astronauts: The Quest to Explore Space.

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
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An Evening with Fran Lebowitz

In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators.

An Evening with Monty Don
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An Audience with Monty Don

Join BBC Gardeners' World presenter and gardening writer, Monty Don, as he shares his passion for gardens and the unique role they play in human inspiration and wellbeing.

Randall Munroe: What if? A Decade of Imagining the Improbable
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Randall Munroe: A Decade of Imagining the Improbable

The millions of people who read and loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger. Thank goodness xkcd creator Randall Munroe is here to help.

An Evening with Wim Hof: Exposure
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An Evening with Wim Hof: Exposure

Spend a cool evening with Dutch extreme athlete “The Iceman”, Wim Hof, as he discusses his extraordinary experiences to celebrate the release of his new book, Exposure.

Yotam Ottolenghi: The Comforr Tour
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Yotam Ottolenghi: The Comfort Tour

Spend a delicious evening with the inimitable chef and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi, as he celebrates his anticipated new cookbook, Comfort, Ottolenghi’s most personal work since Simple and Flavour