The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Saturday 17th February.
Top events in London on Sat 17th Feb 2024
A day of insightful talks on London's Housing Crisis, where we'll discuss the challenges and potential solutions
10am to 4pm
Southwark
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
Free
Zach Blas: CULTUS
An immersive exploration of AI Gods, spirituality, and Silicon Valley’s techno-religion.
1pm to 6pm
Poplar
Closing soon Sat, 17th February
Explore the design and history of the Royal Festival Hall foyers, and discover the people behind them, in this free Archive Studio exhibition.
All Day
Southwark
Closing soon Sat, 17th February
A journey through more than 200 of the most beautiful, idiosyncratic, and interesting places on Earth – all seemingly plucked from the whimsical world of Wes Anderson.
10am to 6pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Sat, 17th February
An exhibition of the shortlisted artworks for the 6th annual John Ruskin Prize
10am to 4pm
Poplar
Closing soon Sat, 17th February
£10
Reworking Manet
An exhibition showcasing the creativity and imagination of young people responding to Édouard Manet’s A Bar at the Folies-Bergère (1882).
10am to 6pm
Strand
Closing soon Sun, 18th February
Whether subverting, inverting, celebrating or exploding – this intriguing new show explores the history of artists taking on the medium of books.
10am to 5pm
Russell Square
Closing soon Sun, 18th February
Free
Hortus Maximus
An ongoing project by London photographer Cinnamon Faye, Hortus Maximus celebrates the astounding variety of natural forms, texture, and contour of vegetables and spices available today in UK.
10am to 8pm
Kennington
Closing soon Fri, 23rd February
This Prize is one of the most important and anticipated photography competitions in the world and a showcase for both celebrated professionals and talented amateurs.
10:30am to 9pm
Soho
Closing soon Sun, 25th February
£16.50
Sara Shamma
Dulwich Picture Gallery presents a new body of work by the renowned artist Sara Shamma.
10am to 5pm
Dulwich
Closing soon Sun, 25th February
Journey through the enchanting, mysterious and sometimes monstrous makings of fantasy.
9:30am to 5pm
Camden
Closing soon Sun, 25th February
Regular Events - Saturday 17th February 2024
A tour of the hidden spaces of the church of St Alfege.
11:45am to 1pm
Greenwich
Have you ever wondered what Somerset House was built for and what has taken place within this Grade 1 listed building over the years?
12pm to 1pm Strand
What's on in London
Walking tours of London on Saturday 17th February 2024
An OnStreet walk exploring architecture, pomp and circumstance through London's most stately of green spaces, St James's Park
10:30am to 12:30pm Vauxhall BridgeJoin a group of fellow muggles for a walking tour and see the real-life locations that inspired sets such as Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and the Ministry of Magic.
Starts at 11am City of London£27.80
Death in the British Museum
Explore the British Museum and how different cultures dealt with the concept of death and memorialisation
1:30pm to 3:30pm Russell SquareDare to discover the legend of London’s notorious Jack the Ripper on a tour like no other.
7:30pm to 9:15pm Whitechapel
