London January Events 2012

Happy New Year!

London January Events ...

Ice Sculpting Festival FREE

13 & 14 January 2012

Canary Wharf, Canada Square Park, Isle of Dogs, London E14 5AG

The London Bike Show

12 - 15 January 2012

ExCel London Exhibition Centre
One Western Gateway, E16, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL

PRICES - Adult £16, Student and Seniors £13 - (10% discount for group bookings of 10+)

London January Events

London Art Fair

(Modern British & Contemporary Art)

18 - 22 January 2012

Business Design Centre, Islington, London N1

Now in its 24th year the London Art Fair showcases over 100 leading galleries presenting the great names of 20th Century British art and exceptional contemporary work from leading figures and emerging talent.

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Royal Academy of Arts

David Hockney's landscape work - 21 January - 9 April 2012

David Hockney - Royal Academy of Arts

The Royal Academy of Arts in Piccadilly presents the first major exhibition in the UK to showcase David Hockney's landscape work. Vivid paintings inspired by Yorkshire landscape, many large in scale and created specifically for the exhibition, will be shown alongside related drawings and films.

Address
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London W1J 0BD

Opening Times
10am-6pm everyday except Friday (last admission to galleries 5.30pm)
10am-10pm Friday (last admission to galleries 9.30pm)

The Madness of George III

Currently on sale from 19th January until Saturday 31st March 2012 - 41% off - Was £39.50, NOW £23.50.

London Theatre Tickets

British Museum

There are so many London January Events at the British Museum and many are FREE!

January event highlights

Thursday 19 January, 13.15
Lecture and workshop: Same-sex desire
Free, booking required

Friday 20 January, 18.45
Schubert and his contemporaries
Free, just drop in, limited seating available

Friday 27 January, 18.30-19.30
Music of the Enlightenment
A string trio from the Royal Academy of Music performs music from the Enlightenment in the beautiful setting of the Enlightenment Gallery. Free, just drop in, limited seating available

London January Events - website

Chinese New Year in London 2012

Year of the Dragon

The actual day of the new year is 23 January 2012, however, the main festival in London takes place on 29 January 2012 in Trafalgar Square with colorful stalls, dragon and lion dances and traditional and contemporary music.

Wrap up warm and be in Trafalgar Square for the opening ceremony at 12 noon and in Leicester Square at the end of the day for fireworks.

The event is FREE for all who wish to attend.

This annual event takes place in Chinatown in Soho, Leicester Square, Charing Cross Road and Trafalgar Square and is organised by the London Chinatown Chinese Association. Last year 300,000 people attended the celebrations which are the largest outside Asia - More Info...

There are some excellent restaurants in this area so you can wine and dine and celebrate the Chinese New Year in the heart of London. Nearby are Oxford Street, Covent Garden and Piccadilly.

Pierre Victoire

5 Dean Street
London W1D 3RQ

Pierre Victoire Bistro has been established as one of Soho's most charming French restaurants since opening its doors to London in 1998.

The classic French Bistro style décor complete with an eclectic collection of art pieces and chalkboards detailing the daily specials sets an inviting scene in which to enjoy a fabulous and very affordable French meal - Book Online

Kettner's

29 Romilly Street
London W1D 5HP

Kettner's French restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in London's Theatreland.

Take a seat under the shimmering chandeliered ceiling or by candlelight, and enjoy your meal in the accompaniment of live jazz music from the grand piano - Book Online

Paramount

Centre Point
101 - 103 New Oxford Street
London WC1A 1DD

Paramount restaurant offers unparalleled 360-degree views across London to complement a stylish menu of delectable British cuisine atop the iconic Centre Point building.

Also on the 32nd floor, the West-facing lounge is the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy a sundown cocktail - Book Online

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