| Saturday 20th July |
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| A weekend celebrating the 70th anniversary of the famous bus - with around 80 buses on display and free local rides around the area. |
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| Cart Marking showcases a truly unique collection of transport dating from the horse and cart to the latest, cleanest, greenest, and safest in use today. |
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| From manga and anime, to live music, fashion, street food, gaming and technology, this immersive celebration showcases the latest and greatest straight from Japan. |
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| A monthly display of classic cars in Waterloo - usually attracting around 20 vehicles. |
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| A two-day outdoor circus-style physical performance by a number of different groups. |
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| Sunday 21st July |
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| Weather permitting, at sunrise this morning, up to 50 hot air balloons will fly over central London. |
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| Ice Sunday is the one day of the year when the Canal Museum can take visitors down into the Victorian ice wells beneath the ground floor, a unique experience. |
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| A weekend celebrating the 70th anniversary of the famous bus - with around 80 buses on display and free local rides around the area. |
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| From manga and anime, to live music, fashion, street food, gaming and technology, this immersive celebration showcases the latest and greatest straight from Japan. |
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| A two-day outdoor circus-style physical performance by a number of different groups. |
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| Every year, thousands of people flock to the streets around the Church to watch the procession and to participate to the feast of the Church. |
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| A panel discussion about James Baldwin’s iconic image, the connection between fashion and literature, and the stories behind how and why we fashion identities. |
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| Monday 22nd July |
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| A guided tour of the unique and historic Stationers' Hall in the City of London. |
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| Tuesday 23rd July |
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| On Historic County Flags Day (yes, there is such a thing), the UK's county flags will be displayed on Parliament Square. |
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| Visit the beautiful gardens of Down House in the early evening when the site is closed to the public. |
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| In this talk, Gilchrist scholar Daniel Pietersen will use newly-unearthed details of the writer's life to explore this change in fortunes |
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| Wednesday 24th July |
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| In this livestream, world-renowned theoretical physicist and bestselling author Sean Carroll will guide you through the biggest ideas in the universe. |
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| Thursday 25th July |
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| Drawing on her recent book, Emily Butterworth will introduce the figure of Queen Marguerite de Navarre, also known as Marguerite d’Angoulême. |
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| A talk on how fabric has shaped history with writer and cultural-historian Kassia St Clair |
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| Friday 26th July |
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| A gallery-wide takeover – a Tudor extravaganza – for one night only. |
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| Saturday 27th July |
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| A day full of discussions about the history of England during the 17th century. |
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| This popular community harvest is London’s only not-for-profit Pick Your Own Lavender event. |
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| A silent cinema screening with live musical accompaniment on the Wurlitzer by Donald Mackenzie. |
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| Exhibitions closing shortly |
| Featuring works created between 1956 and 1981, this exhibition traces the evolution of Schneider’s formal vocabulary through the post-war years. (Ends on Sat, 20th Jul) | | The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula, 1610, lent by the Intesa Sanpaolo Collection, will be displayed alongside another late work by the Italian artist from the National Gallery Collection, Salome receives the Head of John the Baptist, about 1609–10. (Ends on Sun, 21st Jul) | | Leica Gallery London is exhibiting Simon Wheatley’s series Silverlink, all shot with the Leica M-System and exclusively printed for the first time. (Ends on Sun, 21st Jul) | | This exhibition explores the human spirit during captivity during the Second World War. (Ends on Sun, 21st Jul) | | Discover floral displays around the mansion and gardens inspired by the glamorous history of Eltham Palace. (Ends on Sun, 21st Jul) | | An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Jacqueline Freeman, inspired by the wonderful world of fungi. (Ends on Sun, 21st Jul) | | This exhibition by Judit Ferencz comprises hand-made books and booklets which trace the lifecycle of the East London council estate Robin Hood Gardens (1972). (Ends on Thu, 25th Jul) | | An exhibition commemorating the 1924 Everest expedition. (Ends on Thu, 25th Jul) | | This exhibition looks at the last 30 years of Michelangelo's remarkable life. (Ends on Sun, 28th Jul) | | This exhibition showcases four award-winning photographers and filmmakers undertaking ground-breaking work in their practices of eco-conscious photography and film. (Ends on Sun, 28th Jul) | | Quentin Blake returns to Bankside Gallery with an eclectic mix of works produced in a variety of media. (Ends on Sun, 28th Jul) | | This is a 360º digital art exhibition that invites you to step into the universe of the Dutch genius, Vincent van Gogh. (Ends on Wed, 31st Jul) | | An exhibition of modern ceramics and glass, curated by Joanna Bird. (Ends on Sun, 4th Aug) | | Inspired by the great art traditions of the world, 10 graduating students exhibit an ambitious range of work (Ends on Sun, 4th Aug) |
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