May 2019
Events at Coal Drops Yard
To find out about all the events and happenings at Coal Drops Yard, head to the Coal Drops Yard website. There are festivals, concerts, in-store…
Corita Kent: Power Up
Artist, activist, nun – Corita Kent was a vital voice in American pop art Advertising slogans collide with religious texts in Corita Kent’s bright, bold…
Craft & Graft: Making Science Happen
Go behind the scenes at Britain’s biggest lab Get an insight into the work of the unsung heroes who make the latest advances in science…
Reverse Vending Machine
King’s Cross just got its very first reverse vending machine! Instead of putting your empties in the bin, just deposit used plastic bottles (up to…
Spice it up at St. Pancras Renaissance
I’ll tell you what I want what I really really want… In celebration of the year’s most talked-about reunion tour, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London,…
YiMiao Shih: Rabbrexit Means Rabbrexit
Rabbits and Brexit? As Illustrator in Residence, YiMiao spent six months collecting opinions on Brexit and its consequences. In this, her final exhibition, she satirises our current state…
Luminate
A thrilling new concert series at Kings Place This new monthly series shines a light on the crucible of new music. Revealing exhilarating cross-currents in sound…
The Floral Orchestra
Free concerts at Coal Drops Yard The Floral Orchestra will be playing among the Colourstream blooms every Saturday afternoon from Easter to the summer solstice….
Colourstream
Coal Drops Yard gets a gorgeous floral makeover Renowned landscape architect, Dan Pearson has blanketed Coal Drops Yard with a sea of flowers. Follow the…
Jon Buck – Time of our lives
See sculptor Jon Buck’s new body of work at The Pangolin Gallery The pieces in Jon Buck’s latest exhibition play on the forms of two…
Creative Fun for 2-5s
Bring your little ones to these monthly workshops with educator and illustrator, Neysela da Silva-Reed. They’ll play games, listen to a story, see artworks in…
Free bike MOT with Dr Bike
Get your bike checked for free with Dr Bike Bring your bike to Battle Bridge Place on the first Wednesday of every month 12.30-6.30 pm for a…
Illustrating the Animal Kingdom
Learn how to capture animal form, movement and detail in this fascinating workshop led by Sion Ap Tomos. Illustrating the Animal Kingdom is an opportunity…
Ciel Collection Launch at Maya Magal
Join Maya Magal at the launch of The Ciel jewellery collaboration for drinks, canapés, a live acoustic set from Sophie Harris and more. The Ciel…
May Day Supper Club
The Global Generation Skip Garden treats you to a seasonal feast. Eat your way through the stories and myths of spring with Skip Garden chef,…
Venus Unwrapped
This year-long series celebrates the creative firepower of female composers. This season, don’t miss vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth (3 May), folk from Cara Dillon…
Star Wars Weekender
May the 4th be with you… Give in to the Dark Side, and join Beer + Burger for a celebration of Star Wars…beer…and burgers. The…
The Sports Edit Presents: AcroYoga
Join The Sports Edit along with Acroyoga experts Tara Margulies and Katie Burn for a breath-taking workshop in the iconic Kings Cross light tunnel. Embrace…
London Craft Week
Welcome to a wonderful week of ‘new-fashioned’ crafts Coal Drops Yard joins London Craft Week for the first time, presenting a packed programme of workshops,…
Everyman Music Film Festival
Cinema-with-a-difference, Everyman and music venue Spiritland bring you this celebration of sound and screen. Look out for the premiere of 90s rave release, BEATS, Holo…
Scandinavian Beer Celebration
Can’t make it to Copenhagen for the Mikkeller Beer Celebration? No matter! Beer+Burger is bringing some of the best Scandinavian breweries have to offer right…
MA Directors Graduate Showcase
A festival of plays and films by UAL’s graduating students The festival is the work of the MA Directing students, produced in collaboration with students…
Canopy Market Chocolate Special
It’s a chocolate takeover at Canopy Market This May 17-19, Canopy Market is collaborating with Cocoa Runners to bring you a celebration of all things cocoa. The market will be…
Institute of Physics Family Day
Fun, free science for the whole family How long does a second last? How did we decide how far a metre is? What is the…
Sonic Crew Choir Taster Session
Join this contemporary choir for the ultimate feel-good experience A new choir is coming to King’s Cross and it promises to be the most fun,…
A Pint of Science
The Crick researchers are leaving the lab! Join them in the Colonel Fawcett pub and quench your thirst for knowledge over a pint. Over three…
Degree Show One: Art
It’s end of term and all eyes are on Central Saint Martins as the final year students present their work. Show One features the disciplines…
Dishoom Presents: Iftar
An unmissable, open-to-all Iftar celebration This Ramadan, join Dishoom for a special Iftar celebration. Indulge with friends and family after a day of restraint. Starting…
Posy Simmonds: A Retrospective
The first major UK retrospective of the celebrated comic artist and graphic novelist Celebrated comic artist and graphic novelist Posy Simmonds’ sharp satire and progressive…
Sonic Crew Choir Taster Session
A new choir is coming to King’s Cross and it promises to be the most fun, energising and exhilarating experience that a vocal ensemble can…
Beer + Burger Running Club
The Beer + Burger Running Club comes to King’s Cross! The club runs 10K together and then meets at Beer+Burger afterwards for a beer…on the…
Songlines Encounters Festival
Discover a world of music with unmissable concerts, film screenings and Q&As 2019 highlights include Ethiopian legend, Girma Bèyènè joined by the young French Ethio…
Canopy Market
Canopy Market is the weekly, covered market dedicated to the best artisan food, drink and designer-makers at West Handyside Canopy in the heart of King’s Cross. Held every…
MW5 Run Club
Come and run with us! MW5 Run Club is a free running club meeting at King’s Cross. The 5km run is guided by seasoned personal…
MW5 Bootcamp
Push your limits MW5 Bootcamp is a High-Intensity Interval Training session based outdoors. The workout is designed to provide a high-calorie burn using a variety…
Friday nights at SUPERMAX
Supermax is bringing the dance back to King’s Cross Friday nights at cosmic cocktail bar SUPERMAX are all about the party, with DJs from Spiritland…
