All weekend Luzmira Zerpa performs at London Latin Music FestivalLONDON ART FAIR: After postponement from January, London Art Fair is back, continuing into Saturday and Sunday. More than 100 galleries from around the world showcase and sell works by artists both established and new to the scene. As well as a chance to peruse art, a full programme of events includes talks and tours. Business Design Centre (Islington), from £14, book ahead, 20-24 April BYE BYE BEETHOVEN: It's the final weekend of British Library's Beethoven exhibition, looking at the life of one of history's greatest musicians, both his professional triumphs and his personal troubles. The highlight is an interactive installation allowing visitors to experience music the way Beethoven would have done, as his hearing faded. British Library, £8, book ahead, until 24 April LONDON LATIN MUSIC FESTIVAL: It's the first weekend of this year's London Latin Music Festival, which consists of concerts and gigs across several central London venues. This weekend, Venezuelan cuatro player and vocalist Luzmira Zerpa previews tracks from her upcoming record, among other performances. Various locations and prices, book ahead, 21 April-2 May Last chance to see this Beethoven exhibition. Photo: The British LibraryBRICK LANE JAZZ FESTIVAL: Spend three days bouncing around five different venues for the Brick Lane Jazz Festival, which brings together 24 artists to celebrate London's thriving jazz scene. Cubafrobeat and The Banger Factory are among the weekend's line-up. Various locations and prices, book ahead, 22-24 April THE CYCLE SHOW: Ditching Birmingham to take place in London for the first time, The Cycle Show is aimed at anyone with an interest in bikes, manual or electric. Test ride new models on the demo tracks, watch shows in the theatre, browse the indoor exhibition, and shop for bikes and cycling accessories. Alexandra Palace, from £16, book ahead, 22-24 April BREAKING THE NEWS: Challenge and change the way you think about news at The British Library's Breaking The News exhibition, which questions whether news reporting can ever really be objective, and how your own opinions influence the news you read. It looks back at five centuries of news reporting, from the Great Fire of London to #BlackLivesMatter. British Library, £16, book ahead, 22 April-21 August The Classic Car Boot Sale is back in King's CrossCLASSIC CAR BOOT SALE: One for car fans, but also anyone interested in anything vintage. The Classic Car Boot Sale sees classic vehicles — cars, camper vans, scooters and motorcycles — parked up to sell second-hand goods. Shop for vintage fashion, homewares and accessories, as you admire the vehicles and tuck into street food dishes. Granary Square (King's Cross), from £5, book ahead, 23-24 April EASTER PANTOMIME: Easter may be over, but that's not stopping Dugdale Centre from putting on its 'Easter pantomime', Cinderella's Easter Adventure. It's the story of Princess Cinderella who stumbles across an Easter egg which a grump witch has stolen from the Easter bunny. Culture Palace (Enfield), £10, book ahead, 23-24 April PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL: The V&A 's Performance Festival, which celebrates dance in all its forms, returns from this weekend. Events include talks, tours, performances and short film screenings — browse the full programme. V&A Museum (South Kensington), free, just turn up, 23 April-1 May Saturday 23 April Salon Privé parks up in ChelseaSALON PRIVÉ: Into cars? Salon Privé pulls into the Royal Hospital Chelsea for three days, showcasing sets of wheels that you almost definitely can't afford. Still, it's a good chance to ogle the latest models from Aston Martin, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Maserati, Porsche, Rolls-Royce and the like, many of which get their UK debut at the show. Classic cars are on show at the Concours de Vente, many of which are for sale from specialist dealers. Royal Hospital Chelsea, from £50, book ahead, 21-23 April DEAF DAY: City Lit's annual Deaf Day is a celebration of Deaf culture, and a chance for Deaf people to celebrate and socialise together, though hearing people are also welcome. Events include workshops and tasters given through BSL, as well as an introduction to lipreading, and a photography exhibition. City Lit (Covent Garden), free, book taster sessions in advance, 10am-4pm VINYL LOVERS DAY: Take your favourite records for a spin on hi-tech Yamaha tables at Soho's mecca for music lovers. Yamaha Music London has declared 23 April Vinyl Lovers Day — an opportunity to check out the store's new AV department, discover a new era of hi-fi fusing, and maybe even take home a lovely piece of next-generation gear. Yamaha Music London (Soho), free, just turn up, 10am-5.30pm (sponsor) FAMILY FILM CLUB: The Bear's Famous Invasion of Sicily is the chosen film at this week's Family Film Club. The animated flick is based on Italian novelist Dino Buzzati's classic story of the same name, about two people who come across a bear when they shelter from a blizzard in a cave. Barbican Cinema, £3.50 adults/£2.50 kids, book ahead, 11am FLEET STREET WALK: Join an expert from London Metropolitan Archives for a walking tour around Fleet Street, offering an insight into the history of the 'Street of Ink', so called because it was once the centre of London's newspaper industry.St Paul's station, £16.50, book ahead, 11am-1pm SHAKESPEARE WALK: Alternatively, discover the places across the Square Mile connected with William Shakespeare on this, the anniversary of his death (and possibly birth). London on the Ground explores how the City's history influenced the Bard; and where he left his mark on the City. Guildhall Art Gallery, £10, book ahead, 4.30pm-6.30pm Celebrate St George's Day in Trafalgar SquareST GEORGE'S DAY: Celebrate St George's Day at London's official St George's Day festival, which takes over Trafalgar Square with live music, performers, food and drink stalls, family activities, and appearances by St George and his dragon, and the Pearly Kings and Queens. Trafalgar Square, free, just turn up, 12pm-6pm THE PAPPYSHOW: Last chance to catch physical ensemble theatre company The PappyShow performing their award-winning show, Boys, at Barbican. Expect to see a blend of choreography, dialogue and contemporary music in a show about male tenderness. Barbican, £18, book ahead, 7.30pm LATE AT THE LIBRARY: Will Gregory — one half of electronic music duo Goldfrapp — performs newly-composed music and reinventions of classical works using an analogue synthesiser. The performance ties in with the current Beethoven exhibition, which is also open late to the public. British Library, £22, book ahead, 7.30pm-10.45pm Sunday 24 April Browse greenery at the Garden Museum Spring Plant FairEARTHRISE CALLING: Morning Gloryville, the company specialising in sober, drug-free, daytime partying, hosts an all-day rave. Enjoy six hours of raving, yoga and health food and drink, spread across two naturally-lit spaces, a canalside terrace and a boat. Studio 9294 (Hackney Wick), £20-£25, book ahead, 10am-4pm SPRING PLANT FAIR: Starting to turn your thoughts to your summer garden? Head to the Garden Museum, where plant growers and nurseries from all over the country are selling plants, and offering advice on what to grow in your space, whether you're working with a small balcony or a huge garden. Garden Museum (Lambeth), £10, book ahead, 10am-5pm PAW PERFECT: Take your dog along to The Happenstance for the Paw Perfect drag brunch, with food, drink and entertainment provided for both humans and canines. Centre stage is the dog beauty contest, so get your dog all glammed up to perform alongside West End drag stars... a sentence we never thought we'd write.The Happenstance (St Paul's), from £45, book ahead, 1pm-4pm Catch Fred Armisen at Village UndergroundAGAINST VIOLENCE AND WAR: Musicians, poets, writers, filmmakers, theatre-practitioners, academics, painters and dancers from different cultural traditions come together for one-off show, Verses and Voices Against Violence and War. It's organised by Saudha Society of Poetry and Music as a protest against the current situation in Ukraine. Rich Mix, free, book ahead, 4.45pm SUNDAY CONCERT: The Odysseus Piano Trio are the star performers at this week's Sunday Concert, putting on a show of pieces by Schumann, Helen Grime and Schubert. Conway Hall (Holborn), £10-£14, book ahead, 6.30pm-8pm CUTTY SARK COMEDY: Finish off your week with a chuckle or two on board a tea clipper, as Cutty Sark Comedy returns. Jasmin Gleeson hosts, with Alasdair Beckett-King, Adam Flood and Katie Price (not *that* Katie Price) also on the line-up. Cutty Sark (Greenwich), £17.50, book ahead, 6.30pm-8.30pm BISHOPSGATE SWING: Dance class company Swing Patrol takes over Bishopsgate Institute for a night of swing dancing, open to anyone age 18+. No need to bring a partner and no experience necessary — the evening starts with a beginners taster class, followed by social dancing to a live band and DJs. Bishopsgate Institute, £15-£18, book ahead, 6.30pm-10.30pm COMEDY FOR MUSICIANS: 'Comedy For Musician But Everyone Is Welcome' is the incredibly catchy title of this show by American comedy actor Fred Armisen. We're promised "an observational sound check of the woeful life of a musician". Village Underground (Shoreditch), £24, book ahead, 7.30pm |
