The Capital biggest architectural showcase will take place this weekend 18 - 19 of September with hundreds of buildings from skyscrapper to a small homes. Discover the former London general post office Tower until British Telecom privatization in early eighties now BT Tower, London Library, Gap House, The Master Shipwright's House and get a glimpse of the London 2012 Olympic Park construction site that will be open house for a limited time, and all of this can be seen for FREE.
See London's amazing architecture from contemporary design to historical heritage architectures. Covering other London's landmarks and museums from different Boroughs separate events. Have a chance to visit and tour BT Tower that will be open to the public since it was closed in 1981, take a breathtaking view of London's central skyline in a panoramic wide scene.
When: 18 - 19 September 2010
Where: Central London
Admission: FREE
Source Information: Open House London Site
The Mayor's Thames Festival is London's largest free outdoor arts festival - a spectacular celebration of London and its river. An exciting mix of arts, spectacle and entertainment, all focused around the River Thames, the festival is a key highlight in London's cultural life.
The festival commissions new work, and transforms unusual spaces on and around the River Thames with a mixture of street arts, performance, carnival, pyrotechnics, illuminations, art installations, exhibitions, river events, massed choirs, circus, music and dance, food and feasting. The finale is a magical illuminated Night Procession that winds along the north and south banks of the Thames, followed by a fireworks display fired from the centre of the river itself.
When: 11-12 September 2010
Where: City of London area, City of Westminster, (see ThamesFestival Website for the location highlights)
Admission: FREE to all events
Source Information: ThamesFestival Official Website
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Through a series of exciting activities and events in 2010 that engage and delight the taste buds, Malaysia Kitchen 2010 will celebrate and promote the cultural diversity and heritage of Malaysian cuisine, from authentic traditional food delicacies, to complex gourmet fusions of subtle flavours and rich spices.
24 September 2010
On 24th September 2010 a free ‘Malaysia Night’ event is set to take place on Trafalgar Square. For one night only, Malaysia will take over the capital in the form of an authentic Malaysian Pasar Malam created by Malaysia Kitchen and designed to showcase the authentic and vibrant cuisine of Malaysia. The event will run from 3pm - 10pm.
Malaysia Kitchen is very excited to announce from 11th to 19th September we will take over Selfridges Food Halls across the country bringing a taste of Malaysia to central London, Birmingham and Manchester.
Not only will Selfridges exclusively stock a number of Malaysian products but top chefs including Masterchef finalist Andy Oliver, Masterchef winner Dhruv Baker, renowned chef Jason Atherton and Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar will demonstrate authentic Malaysian recipes in all thre e cities using the products on sale so you can purchase them and take this diverse and exciting cuisine to try at home.
Enjoy a taste of Malaysia!
Information Source: Malaysia Kitchen Official Website , Selfridges Events
A spectacular evening of sparkling classical favourites with a summery feel, performed by the acclaimed Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. The Orchestra’s diverse repertoire of classic favourites and contemporary tunes offers something for everyone to enjoy.
When: 29 August 2010
Where: Canada Square Park
Admission: Free
Information Source: My Canary Wharf Website
Enjoy the summer evenings with some live music in the wonderful setting of Canada Square Park on Thursday evenings throughout the summer.
Join us for a spectacular tribute to the decade when big-hair, rah-rah skirts and power-dressing, were all the rage.
Re-live all your favourite eighties classics from artistes such as Wham!, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Heaven 17 – plus two very special guests, in the form of Freddie Mercury (performed by Paul Jackson) and Suggs (Tony James), who will join the band to perform the very best of Queen and Madness.
So put down your Rubix-Cubes, pull on your leg-warmers and join us for the UKs finest 80’s concert!
Space at outdoor events is unreserved and sometimes limited. Portable furniture, glass bottles or glasses are not permitted.
When: 19 August 2010, 7pm
Where: Canada Square Park
Admission: FREE
Information Source: My Canary Wharf Website
Watch and capture this romantic evening opera with great cast of performers from the major national and international opera houses drawn together showing live music from some of the most loved composers, including Puccini, Verdi, Mozart, Bizet and many more. Enjoy this wenderful event on thursday set up right at the Canada Square Park.
When: 5 August 2010
Where: Canada Square Park
Admission: FREE
Information: My Canary Wharf Website
One of the biggest event of world renowned sport and the world's largest event of its kind is fast replacing the London Marathon as the event of choice for pushing your body to the limit. Over 13,000 confirmed participants coming from different countries are set to run, swim and cycle across the capital, while thousands of tourists and spectators to inline alone the streets and visit the Triathlon Expo.
Starting at the Excel Centre in Docklands and making its way past major London landmarks such as Big Ben, The London Eye and Tower Bridge, the setting is idyllic for all those involved and the Thames hopefully not too cold for the brave athletes. It is great spectator event too, with the chance to see some of the fittest sportspeople do battle across three gruelling disciplines in the heart of London.
When: 7-8 August 2010
Where: Starting point at ExCel Centre Docklands going across London landmarks.
Admission: FREE to watch at all points of event.
Information: The London Triathlon Website
With four days dedicated to the best jazz around, the Canary Wharf Jazz Festival kicks off a celebration of this most innovative of musical genres. With eleven bands from all over the world performing at the festival, you can be sure there will be something to suit any taste.
Some of the most cutting edge contemporary jazz is set to be performed during the Canary Wharf Jazz Festival, which aims to provide a platform for the most promising up and coming musicians around. The players that you see today at the jazz festival could be the rising stars of tomorrow, who will be the regulars on the jazz scene in the future.
When: 13-16 August 2010
Where: Canada Square Park
Admission: Free
Restriction: N/A
Thursday 13 August
1pm - 2.15pm - Martha Lewis' Cafe Aman
Friday 14 August
1pm - 2.15pm - Tom Cawley's Curios
7pm - 8.15pm - Omar Puente
Saturday 15 August
1pm - 2.15pm - Twelves Trio
2.45pm - 4pm - Lizzie Parks
4.30pm - 5.45pm - Porkchop feat. James Morton
6.15pm - 7.30pm - Lauren Dalrymple
8pm - 9.15pm - Gilad Atzmon’s Orient House Ensemble
Sunday 16 August
1pm - 2.15pm - Brandon Allen Quintet
2.45pm - 4pm - Soweto Kinch Quartet
4.30pm - 5.45pm - The B-Sides feat. Mary Pearce
6.15pm - 7.30pm - Mike Westbrook Band 'Off Abbey Road'
Check their website for more information:
Canary Wharf Jazz Festival Official Website