Top 5 events in London
2/6/07 – 16/9/07
Coin Street Festival 2007, various locations
Bernie Spain Gardens and the South Bank riverside walkway form the vibrant backdrop to this year’s Coin Street Festival, a free celebration of music, dance, crafts, and food and drink from South America, Eastern Europe and the Med, as well as the UK. Events include an English Ceilidh on 2 June; Pulse jazz, world, alternative and dance music performances on 16 June; a Turkish Fest on 14-15 July; and the Mayor’s Thames Festival on 15-16 September, with street arts, carnival, pyrotechnics, illuminations, art installations, river events and massed choirs. www.coinstreetfestival.org
01/09/07 – 01/09/07
Liberty Festival, Trafalgar Square, London
This one-day festival in London's Trafalgar Square promotes the rights of disabled people and celebrates the diverse talents of disabled artists and performers.
www.london.gov.uk/trafalgarsquare
02/09/07 – 02/09/07
Regent Street Festival, Regent Street, London
London's elegant Regent Street closes for a musical and theatrical extravaganza. Two stages host live music - one for pop, one for classical - and there's one stage for the theatre troupes to do their stuff. In 2007, the theme is An Indian Summer, which will see Regent Street transformed into a wash of colour, scent and spices. The event will explore the passion and vibrancy of Indian music, food, entertainment and dancing, all celebrated in true carnival style. www.regentstreetonline.com/regentstreet
01/09/07 – 02/09/07
Tiger Beer Singapore Chilli Crab Festival, Vine Bar, Brick Lane
For two days in September a taste of Singapore comes to London with the Singapore Chilli Crab Festival; it takes over the Vibe Bar and various other venues along Brick Lane with plenty of help from Tiger Beer. Authentic Singaporean hawker food is in abundance so get stuck in and browse stalls selling clothes and other cultural produce. Watch live entertainment from traditional Asian lion dancing, to sword fighting re-enactments and Chinese magic displays. www.tigerbeer.co.uk/chillicrab
02/09/07 – 02/09/07
Rock ‘n’ roll Cinema, 93 Feet East
The Rock 'n' Roll Cinema at 93 Feet East presents a cool mix of entertainment on the first Sunday of every month. Enjoy a drink and munch on a barbecue as you watch films and video installations, see up-and-coming bands perform and check out the sights and sounds of VJs and DJs. Future Shorts present short films from around the world during the afternoon and the first band hits the stage at around 7pm. www.myspace.com/rocknrollcinema