Evening Standard - Events

Disney lights up and gets in the Christmas spirit

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:57:41 GMT

It's not just London that is starting to look festive. The Christmas spirit is in full swing at Disneyland Paris.

Opening in London this week

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:31:24 GMT

The Hoerengracht exhibition opens at the National Gallery with The Habit of Art at the National Theatre.

Hot tickets: London's going out guide

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:59:33 GMT

Sweet Charity comes to the Menier Chocolate Factory and it's time to to book The Gruffalo tickets.

Get singing for free Beyoncé tickets

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:30:27 GMT

Fancy seeing Beyoncé for free this Sunday? Head to Lucky Voice and belt out a tune.

The 12 shows you must see in London this Christmas

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:41:04 GMT

From posh panto to burlesque, London is full of festive entertainment. Here are a dozen shows that should entice children and adults into the theatre.

Giant pigeon lands in London

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:15:29 GMT

A giant pigeon has landed in London. It has been spotted on the grass beside City Hall.

Funny way to raise money for Kids Company

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:43:57 GMT

The Shaw Theatre is hosting a night of comedy in aid of children's charity Kids Company.

Iconic London shopping streets given makeover for Christmas

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:07:30 GMT

Carnaby and Jermyn Street have given their Christmas decor an authentic edge.

Calling all Mo-growers: keep your tache in trim on the London Eye

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:48:40 GMT

The London Eye is getting involved with the Movember campaign with special events and offers for Mo-growers.

Pamper yourself for party season at Michael Van Clarke

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:43:19 GMT

Whether it is for a Christmas work event or a New Year's bash if you are going for the glamorous look pay a visit to Michael Van Clarke.

Ladies can have hassle-free Christmas shopping thanks to the Manpod

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:38:36 GMT

Christmas shopping can be stressful at the best of times so keep an eye out for the Manpod - a man crèche where you can leave your other half.

Unmissable fireworks displays in London

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:42:19 GMT

No matter what part of London you fancy visiting on Bonfire Night, there is a display to impress everyone.

Video: Best of Freeze Festival

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:49:18 GMT

Freeze Festival got us in the festive mood with around 500 tonnes of snow at Battersea Power Station.

Video: Jim Carrey launches festival of Christmas lights in London

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:41:44 GMT

With 51 shopping days still to go, the Christmas lights in Oxford Street and Regent Street were switched on simultaneously for the first time.

Colin Firth set to switch on Regent Street lights

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:57:02 GMT

Regent Street Christmas lights will be switched on tonight with Colin Firth pushing the button and The Noisettes performing.

Celebrate haunted London this Halloween

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:28:24 GMT

Tourism chiefs have produced a Tube map for Halloween highlighting spooky places to visit in London

London Symphony Orchestra to showcase youthful talent

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:27:08 GMT

VIDEO: The LSO On Track Youth Orchestra is set to play a special concert at the Barbican.

Give the kids a scream at London Dungeon and Chelsea FC

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:14:57 GMT

Fancy a fun day out with the kids that won't break the bank? Chelsea Football Club and the London Dungeon are offering a two-for-one deal.

Dates for your diary in London

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:41:45 GMT

From Disney on Ice to the MPH The Prestige and Performance Motor Show here are some of the best events for your calendar.

London's most haunted venues

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:34:44 GMT

From sinister squares to pubs with poltergeists, we discover where you should hunt for a ghoul or a ghost this Halloween.

Best Halloween events in London

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:30:51 GMT

Here are some of the most spooky and sinister events offered by museums, galleries and leisure parks for Halloween.

Natalie Imbruglia stages gig to save woman waiting for a donor

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:55:54 GMT

Natalie Imbruglia is to perform an intimate gig in aid of a cystic fibrosis sufferer who needs a life-saving transplant.

Jim Carrey to turn on Oxford Street Christmas lights

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:00:51 GMT

Jim Carrey, who voices Scrooge, in Disney's A Christmas Carol, will push the button for the Oxford Street's Christmas lights.

Nell McAndrew's Royal Park running tips

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:48:10 GMT

Sunday 11th October is the 2009 Royal Parks Half Marathon which will take thousands of runners through 4 of London's Royal Parks.

What to do in London this weekend

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:17:51 GMT

From the West End revival of An Inspector Calls to a great gig, listen to what's happening in the capital.