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Exhibition: Gavin Nolan

Fri 19th March 2010, 11:00am–Sat 24th April 2010, 06:00pm

Category: Art

336 Old Street London EC1V 9DR

Macarbre, beautiful and interesting, Gavin Nolan's exhibition at Charlie Smith explores historical figures who have either committed suicide or made a set of choices that have lead to certain death. Questioning the relationship between fame and death, Nolan's brutal portraits are displayed between Friday 19th March and the 24th of April. For more infomation, clicky clicky

Talk: The Trade Secrets of Lady Luck Rules OK 08 April 10, 00:00 – 17 April 10, 00:00

Superette, 66a Sclater Street, London E1 6HR

Leona Baker, mastermind behind Lady Luck Rules OK sits down with a cup of tea and cake to discuss the ins-and-out's of starting up your own business, from PR and marketing, to distribution and book keeping. Hosted on three dates, April 8th, April 13th and April 17th, the tickets include : a tea and cake reception, private view of Lady Luck Rules OK exhibition, 90 minute talk and Q+A session. Purchase online, here

Exhibition: Chris Ofili

Catch the blockbuster Chris Ofili show at the Tate Modern whilst you can! Elephant dung ahoy…

Wed 10th March 2010, 10:00am – Sun 16th May 2010, 06:00pm

Tate Britain, Pimlico

Category: Art

Courtesy Tate Britain, London © Chris Ofili

Scandelous, enchanting, obtuse and brave are a few words to describe Chris Ofili's artwork. After winning the Turner Prize, Ofili has gone on to be a controversal and brilliant painter. Now, at The Tate Britain, Ofili's largest exhibition to date is being displayed. For everyone under 26, the admission price is only £5. Read our review here.

Bobbin Bicycles' Sample Sale: Friday 9th April 09 April 10, 11:00 – 19:00

397 St John Street, Islington, London EC1V 4LD

I've just bought a Pashley Poppy from Bobbin Bicycles: it was pricey but worth it because you just can't beat quality like this, and it was made in England, which makes me very happy. I've been promised a visit to the Pashley factory in Stratford upon Avon shortly. Can't wait! In the meantime you can take advantage of the Bobbin Bicycles sample sale this Friday 9th April for one day only. Get thee along to their friendly boutique in Islington and grab yourself a bargain.
Apparently the last sample sale turned into a bit of a bun fight so make sure you get there early: with up to 50% off on brands such as Electra and the Dutch Glorie this could be your chance to get on a bike pretty darn soon! (and I recommend you do, cos spring is definitely here)
Also on sale are a large selection of accessories from designers such as Cyclodelic and French brand Do You Velo. And there's lots of discounts to be had on bike baskets too – an absolute must for the front of every sit-up-and-beg bike.

Club Night: Show Me Love 07 April 10, 20:00 – 00:00

The Driver 2-4 Wharfdale Road, Kings Cross

A brand spanky new clubnight in King's Cross, Show Me Love promises to be an awesome night out, with DJ sets from Late of The Pier and the loveable weirdos from Transparent Blog. The Driver is a pretty decadant venue in contrast to the usual indie nightspots, but luckily for those of use who have spent all our money on dancing monkeys and onions, the drinks are on special offer for £2.

Room One Hosted By Late of the Pier
Zarcorp Presents
Room Two –
Seymour
ID & EGO
Jack and Sahil Transparent
Show Me Love DJ's

£4 before 10.30/NUS £5 after

Cheap Drinks deals
Roof terrace

8pm until 2am

BP & Tar Sands: Climate Crime 10 April 10, 13:00 – 18:00

Oxford Circus, then moving on to the final destination

This Saturday London Rising Tide and the London Tar Sands network (with a little support from Climate Camp) are hosting a PARTY AT THE PUMPS as part of the BP Fortnight of Shame. This should be an old school rave protest (think Reclaim the Streets demos of the 1990s) with a twist, so expect sound systems, a ceilidh and lots of dancing. Grab your friends, a zone 1-2 travel card, and anything that makes a noise. Activists will be meeting at Oxford Circus at 1pm this Saturday 10th April and moving off to an unknown destination en masse.

And why should you want to join in? The reasons are multiple: tar sands – as detailed on numerous occasions on this website – are destined to be the biggest single environmental disaster this planet has ever known, both in terms of contributing to climate change and the genocide of native peoples their extraction leaves in its wake. BP recently made the decision to invest in the Canadian tar sands, but thought that no one had noticed thanks to their tried and trusted “Silent Running” technique (no, this is not something out of a sci-fi film, it's actually a military tactic used to describe a stealthy maneuver.) And guess who the biggest investors in these tar sands are outside of the US? Why, only the UK tax payers.

So we're going to be holding our own party on Saturday to say that the party is very definitely over for BP: if they think they can get away with these shameful tactics without anyone noticing they've got another think coming – come make your voice heard, and stop the biggest climate crime of the new millenium!

Join the facebook event here for updates, or follow Climate Camp on twitter.
There is an interactive map of the meeting point here.

Pick Me Up: Contemporary Graphic Art Fair

Fri 23rd April 2010, 10:00am–Thu 29th April 2010, 07:00pm

Category: Art

Embankment Galleries, South Wing, Somerset House

Hosted within the glamorous confines of Somerset House, Pick Me Up is, as it says, a contemporary graphic fair with an opportunity to buy affordable artwork, browse the collections, participate in a print workshop and watch paper artist Rob Ryan create his work in an open studio.
£5, concessions £4
Open daily 10.00-19.00, until 20.00 on Friday 23 April and Thursday 29 April and for more info click this blue bit here

Fashion Photography courses for girls by We Are Photogirls 06 April 10, 11:00 – 16 April 10, 16:00

Varies – see post for details!

Here's one for young budding fashion photographers!

Over Easter, We Are Photogirls are running a range of fashion photography courses for young girls, where you can learn all about taking better pictures, as well as art direction, make-up, styling and everything else that makes a great fashion image!

We Are Photogirls are professional fashion photographers and want to teach others how to create stunning fashion photographs. They're open to girls aged 13-18.

You can take part in their courses and workshops in their studios in Camden, and they're also running courses at the Fashion and Textiles Museum over Easter!

We Are Photogirls also support sustainable fashion, so you'll only find the hottest vintage finds here.

For more information, visit We Are Photogirls or the Fashion and Textiles Museum.

Times and prices vary.

Wave If You're Really There at St Leonard's Church 10 April 10, 19:00 – 23:59

St Leonards Church, London E1 6JN

Liverpool arts collective Mercy bring their sixth, site-specific masterpiece of music, poetry, art and spectacle to the capital. The dramatic collision of music and poetry in collaboration not only revamps the church atmosphere, but redefines the notion of literary entertainment in an exhilarating and innovative way.

Featuring a music lineup of Eugene McGuinness, The Wave Machines, Sarah Nicholls, Gary Davis, and a poetry lineup of Ross Sutherland, Nathan Jones, Salena Godden, David J.

Tickets: £10 in advance.

The WilliamVintage London Sale

The most desirable vintage sale you might come accross, featuring rare Ossie Clark and Lanvin

Tue 25th May 2010, 10:00am – 08:30pm

Number Six Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 5DX

Category: Fashion

For those of you with a penchant for all things vintage, do not – I repeat – DO NOT miss WilliamVintage's London sale.

William Banks-Blaney, aka WilliamVintage, seeks out the best of vintage clothing and puts it all together just for you. You might find rare and original pieces by Ossie Clark, Lanvin, Oscar de la Renta and Madame Gres to name a few – spanning the last few decades.

The sale will be held at the stunning Number Six Fitzroy Square, a grand old building in Central London which is the perfect setting for this exquisite sale.

Even if you don't think you'll be able to afford these rare pieces, if you're a fashion fan it's worth popping along to see such a collection of historical garments.

Don't miss it, I said!