July 2017

The Life of Birds
This exhibition, curated by Quentin Blake himself, is the first ever to examine a theme that has intrigued him throughout his career – birds. It…

Anime Architecture: Backgrounds of Japan
See illustrations from Ghost in the Shell and other classic sci-fi anime films The UK’s first ever exhibition of handmade background illustrations from classic sci-fi…

Circumference Circus
We’re delighted to welcome Circumference – a thrilling new circus company to King’s Cross. Described as the most exciting thing to happen to circus theatre in…

Jacqueline Ayer: Drawing on Thailand
House of Illustration presents an exhibition of the work of Jacqueline Ayer, an extraordinary artist, fashion designer and entrepreneur whose defining work drew on her time…

Magnum Live Lab Exhibition
To celebrate Magnum’s 70th anniversary, Live Lab Exhibition brings together the work of three celebrated Magnum photographers following a special two-week collaboration. Photographers Olivia Arthur, Carl…

July at Waitrose Cookery School
Learn how to make something delicious with the talented chefs at Waitrose Cookery School. Each class is themed around a different cuisine and classes vary…

Dishoom’s Eid Milan
Family, feasting and togetherness Eid is the much-loved event that marks the end of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. To celebrate, Dishoom is hosting a…

Spiritland Talks: Madness
*PLEASE NOTE* This event is now sold out. Keep an eye on the Spiritland website for upcoming Spiritland Talks. Another great evening of conversation and music,…

Strawberries & Screen
The big screen is back! This year at Lewis Cubitt Square If you can’t get tickets to Centre Court, and don’t want to queue for Murray…

Summer Illustrators’ Fair
The Illustrators’ Fair is back for summer! For one day only, House of Illustration’s Illustrators’ Fair is taking over West Handyside Canopy with up to 100 contemporary…

Free Dr Bike
Get your bike checked for free with Dr Bike. The monthly Dr Bike checks are provided by the London Cycling Campaign’s Cycling services team. These…

King’s Cross bee trail
Download the app, take part in this citizen science project and become “bee aware” We rely on bees to pollinate two thirds of our food, and yet…

It’s only Arctic Roll, but I like it!
Mark your calendars for a trip down memory lane Everyone has a secret indulgent treat, a dish that is so wrong it’s right. Right? Whether…

Family Dance Day
Entertain, delight and inspire your kids aged 2-8 Spellbinding shows, wicked workshops, adventurous promenade performances and loads of fun surprises. Featuring imaginative performances of We are…

Cubitt Sessions
This summer, Lewis Cubitt Square will play host to Cubitt Sessions, an electrifying live music programme. The programme spans classical music, immersive theatre, surreal comedy,…

Cubitt Sessions: Spiritland presents Nev Cottee
Cubitt Sessions is an electrifying live music programme taking place in King’s Cross from 26 July to 13 August. To mark the event, music mecca Spiritland…

Circumference Circus Summer School
Circumference, our resident circus collective, invite you to join them for a FREE week-long circus skills workshop this summer. Participants will learn juggling, acro-balance, hula…

Nike+ Run Club
Every Tuesday from 6.30 to 8pm, join Nike Central King’s Cross’s running club for a 7 km social run. Book your place here! The Nike coaches and…

“Friday Night Out” at N1C
Friday Night Out – the activity programme for local young people is back! If you are between 10 and 14 years old, then why not…

Family Saturdays at the Skip Garden
Head to the Skip Garden on Saturday afternoons for some free family fun. Global Generation invites families to explore, play and enjoy gardening, cooking and crafts…

Let the Waitrose Cookery School make you lunch
On the second Tuesday of every month, Waitrose Cookery School chefs will be creating delicious lunchboxes – inspired by our favourite dishes – for you to…

Skip Garden Family Wednesdays
This summer, Global Generation invite Camden families to spend time together the beautiful urban Skip Garden with a host of fun, free activities every Wednesday!…