Today's Picks
- The best small independent venues in the UK
- 11 unmissable things to do in Leeds this week
- 7 of the most surprising songwriting credits in music history
- 11 eye-catching things to do in Glasgow this week
- 10 things we learned from Sylvester Stallone’s Sheffield appearance
- 12 uplifting things to do in Edinburgh this week
- 9 of the worst disaster movie clichés
- 14 cool things to do in Manchester this week
- Mogwai mark 20th anniversary with Glasgow and London shows
Sci-Fi Films In 2015
The return of legendary classics such as Star Wars and Jurassic Park suggests this year is going to be a memorable one for sci-fi fans
Alabama 3 Interview
‘Woke Up This Morning’ became the theme song of The Sopranos, but the group’s latest album is an entirely different creature
Insane Gaming Easter Eggs
Sometimes video game secrets take on a life of their own – appearing in a whole host of different releases, and proving particularly bizarre or entertaining
Record Shop Map
Ever been in a new city on release day of a new album you just have to get your hands on? Check out this map of every indie record shop in Scotland
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Keates Quartet Jan 27, 1.15pm
St Bride's Church, London
May Robertson. May's love of music takes her in many directions. You might find her playing the medieval...
Eating in the Dark Jan 29, 7pm-10pm
Dans Le Noir, London
With the help of our blind guides you are going to completely re-evaluate the notions of taste and...
John Hegley And Friends Jan 26, 8pm-10.30pm
The Betsey Trotwood, London
John welcomes you to a friendly gig at the Betsey Trotwood in Farringdon. Come on your own or...
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City Of London Sinfonia - Emigre Jan 28, 1.05pm-1.55pm
St Andrew's Church, London
This is the first of three performances by the eminent chamber orchestra City of London Sinfonia which explores...
The Big Wednesday Comedy Club - Barbican Jan 28, 7.45pm-10.30pm
Charterhouse, London
A top quality fun night of big stand up comedy. Tonight's headliner is surreal waffle genius Stuart Laws...
X-Men: Apocalypse - the biggest superhero movie yet?
With an all-star cast and an epic blockbuster storyline – X-Men: Apocalypse might just be the biggest superhero... Read more...
Bubbly Time!!! Champagne Ruinart Feb 2, 7pm-9pm
Vivat Bacchus, London
The House of Ruinart is unlike any other and this is the occasion to sip Champagnes of extraordinary...
Plunge Theatre Presents 'Private View' Jan 8-31, 8pm-9pm
Theatre Delicatessen, London
This January, prepare to be plunged into the funny, filthy and grotesquely honest world of the twenty-something female....
Newton Johnson, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa - Wine Tasting Feb 9, 7pm-9.30pm
Vivat Bacchus, London
Newton Johnson Vineyards is a family owned winery based near the coastal town of Hermanus, in the "heaven-on-earth"...
Drenge with added bass now sound monstrously huge
Alex Nelson headed to the Deaf Institute in Manchester to see just how mighty former duo Drenge now... Read more...
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My Point Of View Jan 28, 11pm-6am
Club Reina, London
Electronic music from Loverdose and ToTo V.
Spanish Fine Wine Tasting Feb 16, 7pm-9.30pm
Vivat Bacchus, London
We have found some fantastic gems in our cellars; PSI 2009 by Peter Sissick of Pingus fame, Dofi...
Every independent record shop in Scotland on one map
Ever been in a new city on release day of a new album you just have to get... Read more...
Blending Session Extraordinaire! Featuring Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz And Even Pinotage! Feb 23, 7pm-9pm
Vivat Bacchus, London
Blending is an everyday activity for most winemakers and some of the best wines in the world, such...
The Boat Show Comedy Club Sat 8pm-10.30pm
HMS President, London
London's finest floating comedy club is now in it's 14th year afloat on the Thames. We're temporarily moving...
Fade Art Exhibition Jan 26-31, 10am-6.30pm
Frameless Gallery, London
About the ExhibitionIn an increasingly youth oriented world, obsessed with physical perfection in women, the Fade exhibition...
Why endless remakes are a TV turn-off
News that Lovejoy and The X-Files could be about to return to our screens makes Jonathan Melville ponder... Read more...
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Museum Of The Order Of St John Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
Museum Of The Order Of St John, London
The Museum Of The Order Of St John tells a unique and fascinating story - the story of...
13 reasons to raise a glass in Glasgow this Burns Night
Our pick of Glasgow’s own addresses to a haggis, from the traditional kilts and ceilidhs to spoken word... Read more...
The Priory Jan 28-30, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Jan 31, 4pm-6pm
Bridewell Theatre, London
Written by Michael Wynne Directed by Alan Bosworth Presented by the Spread Eagle PlayersA few friends. People...
The Big Wednesday Comedy Club - Barbican Feb 4, 7.45pm-10.30pm
Charterhouse, London
A top quality fun night of big stand up comedy. Tonight's headliner is Comedy Knights Fresh Comedian of...
CRUK London Winter Run Feb 1, 9.30am-12.35pm, bag drop from 7.30am, warm up from 8.30am
Victoria Embankment, London
Fifteen thousand runners are expected to take up Cancer Research UK's challenge to raise valuable funds to beat...
The best small independent venues in the UK
Sometimes you can’t beat a gig in an intimate setting – we offer a guide to the best... Read more...
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Rachmaninoff Vespers Feb 7, 7.30pm-9.30pm
St Andrew's Church, London
In celebration of the hundredth anniversary of its premiere, Londinium performs one of the greatest of all a...
Fabriclive Jan 30, 11pm-7am
Fabric, London
HypeHazardPascalDillinja ValveGrooveriderSub ZeroTykeLTJ BukemSpectrasoulBryan GeeAnt TC1Danny Wheeler...
10 reasons to go to Glasgow Film Festival 2015
We’ve scoured the Glasgow Film Festival programme and come up with 10 reasons (and 20 outstanding events) that... Read more...
T.S Eliot's Murder In The Cathedral Jan 30 & 31, 7pm-10pm, Feb 1, 4pm-7pm
The Temple Church, London
"Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest? "An influential religious leader is slaughtered by the...
Old Bailey Mon-Fri 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm, times are approx., closed Bank Hols, and the day immediately after, There is no public access to the precincts of the Central Criminal Court.
Old Bailey, London
The Old Bailey is located about 200 yards northwest of St Paul's Cathedral, just outside the former western...
The Wapping Dispute From Jan 9, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, ends Feb 13
St Bride Foundation, London
9 January - 13 February 2015Mondays - Saturdays 10.00 - 6.00An exhibition portraying the devastating events...
9 films every child of the 80s grew up with
You know the score: cheesy feel-good music, bizarre sci-fi/fantasy elements, and a bunch of kids uniting to overcome... Read more...
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The Big Wednesday Comedy Club - Barbican Feb 11, 7.45pm-10.30pm
Charterhouse, London
A top quality fun night of big stand up comedy. Tonight's headliner is critically lauded one liner act...
Mark Rylance reigns supreme in first part of BBC’s Wolf Hall
The BBC’s long-awaited adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s historical epics lives up to the billing, thanks largely to Mark... Read more...
London Gay Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert Feb 22, 7pm-9.30pm
St Sepulchre-Without-Newgate, London
The LGSO begin their Winter Concert casting a little light on long nights with Elgar's Wand Of Youth,...
Fabric Jan 31, 11pm-8am
Fabric, London
ROOM 1RhadooAkufen LIVESoul Capsule: Baby Ford & Thomas MelchiorROOM 25 YEARS OF ONE...
City Of London Sinfonia - Emigre Feb 25, 1.05pm-1.55pm
St Andrew's Church, London
Emigration has been a constant theme for musicians throughout history, with composers moving between countries and continents to...
St Bride's Church Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat, times vary, Sun 10am-6.30pm, phone for Christmas & New Year opening times
St Bride's Church, London
St Bride's Church is a magical space in which the beauty of its architecture, the power of the...
10 Edinburgh attractions you have to visit
Edinburgh is a city where you should never be stuck for something to do. Here are ten unbeatable... Read more...
The Boat Show Comedy Club + Night Club Feb 14, 8pm-10.30pm
HMS President, London
London's finest floating comedy club is now in it's 14th year afloat on the Thames. We're temporarily moving...
WetYourSelf! 8th Birthday Feb 1, 11pm-5.30am
Fabric, London
Marc HouleJacob HusleyPeter PixzelCormac
Jazz In The City - At Vivat Bacchus Fri 8pm-11pm, ongoing
Vivat Bacchus, London
Vivat Bacchus is a celebration of rustic, robust food, artisan cheeses and great wines. Join us for 'Jazz...
