China Design Now
culture event,exhibitions,art
China Design Now
When: 15 Mar - 13 July
Where: V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
As part of the UK-wide China Now festival, the marvellous V&A museum in London will be dedicating their spring exhibition to the incredible new-wave of art, fashion, graphic design and architecture coming from China.
Buy tickets
Links:
www.vam.ac.uk
www.chinanow.org.uk
Hard Days Night Hotel Opens
hotels,music
Hard Days Night Hotel Opens
When: 1 Feb
Where: North John Street, Liverpool
Opening its doors for the first time ever this February, Liverpool\'s luxury Hard Days Night Hotel will be a haven for Beatles enthusiasts the world over, and the place to stay in \'08. The four star boutique hotel, situated within a stone\'s throw of the famous Cavern Club, has 110 themed bedrooms, each linked to an important event, place or song associated with the fab four. Those of us with a deeper pocket might like to stay in one the two stunning penthouses available - the specially designed Lennon and McCartney suites - the Lennon featuring a white grand piano... swanky!
Links: www.harddaysnighthotel.com
The Wedding Singer
Film,Theatre,musical
The Wedding Singer Musical
When: 22 Feb - 1 Mar
Where: Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester
If there was ever a film worth adapting into a musical, it\'s The Wedding Singer. Released in 1998 it starred Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore and told the story of Robbie the luckless wedding singer who falls for a nice waitress who\'s engaged to a not so nice guy. The musical version first opened in the US in 2006 and has since been nominated for five Tony awards. In the UK, Robbie Williams\' best friend, Jonathan Wilkes will star alongside the lovely Natalie Casey.
Buy tickets
Links:
www.manchestertheatres.com
Martian Museum Of Terrestrial Art
exhibitions,art
Martian Museum Of Terrestrial Art : Pink Cher
When: 6 Mar - 18 May
Where: Barbican Art Gallery, Silk Street, London, EC2
This kooky exhibition attempts to imagine what extraterrestrials might make of Earth\'s art by setting up a pretend Martian Museum within London\'s Barbican Art Gallery. Some 150 contemporary pieces of art will be on display from the likes of Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol and Gillian Wearing, each standing alongside a fun faux-alien interpretation attempting to explain what the bejeebers it\'s all about.
Buy tickets
Links:
www.barbican.org.uk
The Garage Reopens
nightclubs,venue,music,gigs
The Garage Reopens in London
When: 14 Mar
Where: The Garage, 20 Highbury Corner, London, N5
Since opening in 1993, The Garage has become a celebrated venue for fledgling bands hoping to establish themselves as mainstream acts. Over the years The Garage has seen early performances from the likes of Radiohead, Oasis and Arctic Monkeys, and has now become something of a rite of passage for indie and rock bands both in the UK and in the States. Now under new management, the club has had a £1m refurbishment to increase its capacity, add a new sound system and various other cosmetic lifts. To reopen with a bang, indie-rock outfit Cud will be getting the party started, with more acts to be announced soon.
Links:
www.meanfiddler.com
The Immodest Tease Show
immodesty blaize,nightclubs,clubs,event
The Immodest Tease Show at KoKo
When: 18-19 Mar
Where: Koko, 1A Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JE
The queen of burlesque, Immodesty Blaize, will be sashaying into London for a two-night stint at Camden\'s Koko club with her brand new Immodest Tease Show. With Julian Clary on compère duty, Immodesty\'s 14-piece big band in attendance, and a host of very special guests, this is a night of titillation not to be missed.
Buy tickets
Links:
www.koko.uk.com
www.immodestyblaize.com
Gordon Ramsay\'s Plane Food Restaurant Opens
bars restaurants,eating out,gordon ramsay
Gordon Ramsay\'s Plane Food Restaurant Opens
When: 27 Mar
Where: Terminal Five, Heathrow Airport, Hounslow, Greater London
Super-chef Gordon Ramsay will increase his empire this year with the opening of his new restaurant Plane Food, housed within Heathrow\'s Terminal Five building. With spectacular views and a menu loosely based on the fodder served at his illustrious Boxwood Café, Plane Food will most certainly be the only place to eat, and nice little treat, before you jet off to sunnier climes.
Links:
www.gordonramsay.com
www.terminal5.ba.com
Glastonbury Tickets Go On Sale
music,festivals
Glastonbury Tickets Go On Sale
When: 6 Apr
Tickets for the Glastonbury 2008 festival will be allocated on a pre-registration basis again this year, so make sure you register for yours between 1 February and 14 March. Tickets will go on sale on 6 April.
Links:
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
Björk UK Tour
music,gigs,bjork
Björk UK Tour
When: 11 Apr - 4 May
Where: Manchester, London, Plymouth, Wolverhampton, Belfast, Blackpool, Sheffield
Björk will be bringing her own brand of crazy back to the UK this year as she goes on tour. Expect exciting costumes and plenty of eccentric jibber jabber.
Buy tickets here or here
Links:
http://bjork.com
www.myspace.com/bjork
Camden Crawl
music,gigs,event
Amy Winehouse at Camden Crawl 07
When: 18-19 Apr
Where: Various venues across Camden Town, London
After Amy Winehouse rocked the pants off last year\'s Camden Crawl, this year\'s event is bound to be packed full of similar delights. As usual, the line up won\'t be announced until all the tickets have been sold, but we hear that this year there will be an expanded daytime programme of non-gigging events on offer as well. £1 from each ticket will go to Teenage Cancer Trust.
Buy tickets
Links:
www.thecamdencrawl.com
The Blush Ball
charity event,event
The Blush Ball
When: 1 May
Where: Natural History Museum, London, SW7
Now in its third year, the Blush Ball (in aid of Breast Cancer Haven), has become one of London\'s most glamorous annual affairs. Held at the beautiful Natural History Museum, the evening begins with a champagne reception followed by a three-course dinner and some top class entertainment. Previous performers have included Dita Von Teese and Rory Bremner. Places are strictly limited so get your name on the exclusive guest list to reserve your place.
For more information contact Linda on 020 7384 0049.
Links:
www.breastcancerhaven.org.uk
www.nhm.ac.uk
The Winter\'s Tale Tour
Theatre,event
The Winter\'s Tale Tour
When: 10 Jun - 14 Sep
Where: Shakespeare\'s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 & 21 other venues across the UK including Glasgow, Lancaster, Liverpool and Brighton
Following the success of last year\'s Romeo and Juliet tour, Shakespeare\'s Globe in London will be sending a brand new open-air production on the road this summer. A magical story of jealousy, love and redemption, The Winter\'s Tale is a play that not to be missed and will make a lovely excuse for a good old picnic.
Buy tickets
Links:
www.shakespeares-globe.org
Kaiser Chiefs Hometown Gig
music,gigs
Kaiser Chiefs Hometown Gig
When: 24 May
Where: Leeds United FC, Elland Road, Leeds (also performing at the O2 in Feb)
Yorkshire lads, Kaiser Chiefs, return to their hometown of Leeds to play a one-off gig at Elland Road (home to Leeds United). With support from the Enemy, Kate Nash and Friendly Fires, this looks set to be one of the best concerts of 2008.
Buy tickets
Links:
www.kaiserchiefs.co.uk
www.myspace.com/kaiserchiefs
The Liverpool Sound Concert
music,gigs,event
The Liverpool Sound Concert
When: 1 Jun 2008
Where: Anfield, Liverpool
Europe\'s Capital Of Culture will be playing host to a once-in-a-lifetime concert celebrating Liverpool\'s unrivalled status as the world\'s capital of pop, rock and contemporary music. It will be the first and last concert to be held at Anfield stadium before the club moves to a new ground. Sir Paul McCartney will be headlining, with more acts to be announced later this year...
Buy tickets
Links:
www.liverpool08.com
Viktor And Rolf Exhibition
exhibitions,designer,viktor and rolf
Viktor And Rolf Exhibition
When: 6 Jun - 14 Sep
Where: Barbican Art Gallery, Silk Street, London, EC2
In their first ever UK exhibition, renowned Dutch fashion designers Viktor and Rolf will be displaying highlights from their 15-year career that will include pieces from Atomic Bomb (1998-99) and Russian Doll (1999-2000). The Barbican has also commissioned a special installation from the duo that promises to dominate the entire gallery. Definitely not one to miss.
Links:
www.barbican.org.uk
www.viktor-rolf.com
Foo Fighters at Wembley Stadium
music,gigs
Foo Fighters at Wembley Stadium
When: 6 Jun - 7 Jun
Where: Wembley Stadium, London
The lovely barneted Dave Grohl and his fellow Foo Fighters are set to play two huge dates at Wembley Stadium in London later this year to promote their fabulous 2007 album Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. They will also be performing at the City Of Manchester Stadium on 2 June.
Buy tickets here or here
Links:
www.foofighters.com
www.myspace.com/foofighters
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
exhibitions,art
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
When: 9 Jun - 17 Aug
Where: Royal Academy of Arts, London, W1
For art lovers, there can be no greater thrill than a trip to one of the most exciting art exhibitions in the calendar. Not only is the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition the world\'s oldest contemporary art competition and exhibition, it\'s also the largest. The event receives around 9,000 submissions including drawings, sculptures, paintings and architectural models, of which around 1,200 are displayed. A real feast for the eyes.
Buy tickets
Links:
www.royalacademy.org.uk/summer-exhibition
Kylie Minogue UK Tour
music,gigs,kylie
Kylie Minogue UK Tour
When: 26 Jun - 2 Aug
Where: Belfast, Manchester, Newcastle, London
Kylie has had a phenomenal year and 2008 looks pretty likely to follow suit. With her new album X currently storming the charts, her brand new show is destined to be one of her most dazzling to date and we simply can\'t wait to be entertained by our favourite pop queen!
Buy tickets here or here
Links:
www.kylie.com
www.myspace.com/kylieminogue
Camp Bestival
festivals,camp bestival,bestival
Camp Bestival
When: July 18-20
Where: Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Dorset
The team behind Bestival, the fantastic annual fancy dress/music festival extravaganza, will this year launch a new ‘sister\' festival called Camp Bestival. Inspired by the halcyon days of summers past (imagine a 1950s British holiday camp with a twist) Camp Bestival promises a mix of quality entertainment, splendid music and the biggest boutique campsite ever.
Buy tickets
Links:
www.campbestival.net
www.lulworth.com
London Film And Comic Con
exhibitions,Film,event
Rosario Dawson at Comic Con 2007
When: Start Date: 19 Jul - 20 Jul
Where: Earls Court, London, SW5
Didn\'t you know it\'s cool to be a geek these days?! Get with the programme! What with Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel making a comeback in comic form, and TV shows like Doctor Who and Reaper entering the mainstream, it\'s time to embrace your inner geek. London Film And Comic Con is a great place to mingle with your favourite actors, artists and writers, which last year included Dominic Monaghan (Lost/Lord Of The Rings), Patrick Stewart (Star Trek) and Bill Nighy (Pirates Of The Caribbean).
Links:
www.londonfilmandcomiccon.com
www.eco.co.uk
