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Just a hop, skip and jump from The Standard, London, explore 500 years of History of Black British music at Beyond the Bassline; an exhibition that gives way to absorbing soundscapes, artworks, and films produced by artists and collectives across the UK. Archival footage leads into spectacular costumes, interactive displays, and of course, music. Tickets are now available until 26 August.
A free museum and library located just a 12-minute walk from The Standard, London, on Euston Road, this is a space to explore collections about the past, present and future of health. Now showing? ‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’ - a joyful exploration of the body, which reimagines the gallery space as a children's hospital ward.
The UK's first and only LGBTQ+ museum, this is a space for objects and voices that covers queer life in Britain over the past 100 years. Check out their programming for a series panel discussions, screenings, dance classes, live music, and more.
Using large-scale projection in a remarkable new space on Lewis Cubitt Square (14-minute walk from The Standard, London), David Hockney's Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) takes us on a personal journey through sixty years of his art. Lightroom’s vast walls and revolutionary sound system invite you to experience the world through the artist's eyes.
Just around the corner, enjoy open-air screenings of your favourite summer sporting events and sing-a-long movies, until 18 August. Showing daily at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7.30pm.
Playing host to both the London Podcast Festival (October) to the EFG London Jazz Festival (November), this open, multi-arts venue, is also home creatively brilliant arts, literature and music organisations.
A place for music lovers, this cafe, bar and radio station is the spot to grab a drink and enjoy a deep listening experience.
Journey through time, learning about the unique heritage of the Industrial Revolution in Britain. Weave this into your family day out in Kings Cross.
Perched at the top of The Standard, London, this cocktail bar turned late night party space is the spot to dance away into the night every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Parties include Eclectica Rains, Good Block, Johnny Reckless, and Native Magazine.
Streaming live from Lower Stable Street in Coal Drops Yard, tune in daily for shows from over 350 regular contributors.
The world-renowned arts and design college has seen some of the greatest designers pass through its' doors. Swing by the Granary Square campus to get inspired at the university's open events.
Nestled underneath St Pancras Square, Lafayette is in the beating heart of King’s Cross. A live music venue, club and events space, previous programming ranges from Charli XCX to Loyle Corner.
This community museum was set up by local residents in a Grade 2 listed social housing to create a space to reserve local voices in the Kings Cross area. The space showcases exhibitions, hosts guided walking tours, and gathers the community via its memory cafe and youth collective.
Time Out's 'London's Most Spectacular Intimate Music Venue" is also reputed to be one of the oldest sites of Christian worship in England. In current day, you can either visit this holy space daily, or attend a one-of-a-kind concert. Previous performances include Electronic artist Jacques Greene to rock band The Veils.
Step out of the city and into wildlife. This two-acre nature reserve is a welcome green space in the middle of the most densely populated parts of London. On the banks of Regent's Canal, the reserve is a haven for plants and wildlife.
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