North Maida Vale Area Guide

Written by Amy Ng. Running time TBC. Age Guidance: 14+ Language: Mild swearing Nudity: No. Violence: Descriptions of violence Themes: Misogyny, classism, dictatorship, rape, imprisonment, political persecution, murder

MYRIAM GENDRON is a Montreal-based songwriter, guitarist and singer. Mayday is the third LP by Gendron, it follows her earlier, critically acclaimed albums, Not So Deep As A Well (2014) and Ma délire Songs of love, lost & found (2021). Prior to her debut album, Myriam's primary musical focus was busking in Paris Metro stations, performing the songs of Leonard Cohen and others, accompanying herself on guitar. Through her day job, working at a Montreal bookstore, Myriam discovered the poems of American writer, Dorothy Parker, who was better known for her cutting wit than her verse. Inspired by Parker's words, Myriam wrote music to accompany a suite of them, then recorded the results in her bedroom. These recordings were issued as her debut LP, and continue to delight listeners who discover them, with their freshness, clarity and humor. After a brief hiatus, Myriam began exploring the complex folk traditions of Quebec (and beyond), recording the 2LP, Ma délire, which combines traditional and original songs (largely in French) with arrangements that make space for avant-garde musical interludes by such folks as guitarist Bill Nace (Body/Head) and renowned jazz percussionist Chris Corsano. Mayday is an even more syncretic fusion of these elements. Most of the songs are original, in both English and French, and blend traditional and avant elements with abandon. Additional players this time include drummer Jim White (Dirty Three), guitarist Marisa Anderson, Montreal bassist Cédric Dind-Lavoie (a fellow fan of trad/avant dynamism), Bill Nace and saxophonist Zoh Amba (whose horn actually gets the final word). Mayday is a thoroughly thrilling effort that manages to create new vistas of sound while maintaining a feel that is both intimate and familiar. Beautiful work.

Gift this experience to your loved ones! Click here to check out our gift card. Languages: English. Explore Little Venice and its canals in a fun way. Visit the Rembrandt Gardens and the Clifton Nursery. Discover facts about computer scientist Alan Turing. Explore Little Venice and its canals in a fun way. Visit the Rembrandt Gardens and the Clifton Nursery. Places you will visit: 9. Total distance: 1.9 km. Starting point: 2 Warrington Cres - 2 Warrington Cres, London W9 1ER, UK. Finish point Message from the Unseen World - 1A Sheldon Square, London W2 6PY, UK. All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs.

The Ben Uri Research Unit (BURU) is happy to present Franciszka Themerson’s Stories from the Life. The exhibition includes the paintings and drawings from her student days at the School of Fine Art in Warsaw and some of her later works in London. Most of them have never been exhibited in England. Of the early works, made in Poland there are 3 paintings, and 19 drawings made between 1929 and 1933, which will be shown in the main gallery. When the exhibition ends, they will be donated to the National Museum in Warsaw. The lower galleries will include works from the 1940s when Franciszka begins to experiment with abstract forms and bright colours. Even though Franciszka Themerson illustrated and designed books, was director of Gaberbocchus Press, made films with her husband Stefan Themerson, designed for the theatre, she was primarily a painter. Her paintings developed from the very tightly crafted, densely coloured scenes of events within interiors of the earliest works, to later images whose meaning could be read in several different ways. The comparison is both puzzling and interesting. The exhibition is accompanied by a small catalogue about the early works, edited by Jasia Reichardt and designed by Pedro Cid Proença.

Snap a photo at the legendary Abbey Road crossing. Discover the secret spot of the Beatles' final rooftop concert. Walk through Carnaby Street, the heart of the swinging sixties vibe. Enjoy a selection of delightful cocktails. Experience the tour with a Professional Blue Badge guide. Abbey Road Marylebone Paddington Street Garden London Palladium Soho - Admission included. This experience requires participants to have a moderate level of physical fitness. Experience supplied by Pigeon Tours All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs.

Step into a world of flavors, music, and vibrant energy at Ayllu, where Nikkei cuisine meets electrifying entertainment. Savor expertly crafted tasting menus featuring dishes like ceviche, tiradito, and fresh fish, all inspired by Peru and Japan. Choose from options like the Lima Tasting Menu, the Machu Picchu Tasting Menu, the Vegetarian Tasting Menu, or the Tasting Cuzco—a mix of salmon tacos, chicken anticucho, yellowtail tiradito, and more. Please note that the whole table must opt for the same tasting menu. As you dine, be captivated by samba dancers performing throughout the night and let the DJ's beats carry you into an unforgettable evening. Arrive early to enjoy 1 oysters and 2-for-1 cocktails at Smith's Bar & Grill from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Book now for a dining experience like no other!