Public events in Highgate, London
Ordinary Days tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love, and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to …
Back by popular demand, The Stephen Sondheim Society invites you to raise your voice along with ours in a sensational Sondheim Sing Along to celebrate the 95th birthday of the legendary Broadway composer-lyricist this March (Merry Sondheimas!) This is …
Join us for our Nowruz Festival, returning for the second year to Lauderdale House! We are hosting a month-long celebration for Nowruz – also known as Persian New Year – with talks from incredible speakers, …
Part of our Nowruz festival, experience a captivating showcase of visual storytelling as four UK-based Iranian illustrators bring their unique artistic perspectives to Lower Gallery. Through a fusion of digital, printmaking, and mixed media techniques, Mehrdad …
Come and enjoy the beauty of Persian calligraphy as three UK-based Iranian artists bring their visions to Upper Gallery. This exhibition celebrates the elegance of Persian script, where tradition meets contemporary expression through the hands …
We are delighted to exhibit paintings and artificial flowers crafted by Yaran Women’s Club members in celebration of Nowruz. Yaran Women’s Club is a non-profit constituted organisation and is solely established to help women of …
Join us at the private view of three unique exhibitions and the launch of our Nowruz Festival on Wednesday 12 March from 7.30 to 9.30pm. In our Lower Gallery, experience Between Worlds, a captivating showcase of visual …
Join us as storyteller Zahra Afsah, with the help of Reza Eslami on percussion and Kaveh Khamooshi on tanbur, brings the myths of Shahnameh to life in an evening of storytelling and poetry. Under the blue dome …
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String of Pearls Ensemble invite you to a magical evening of poetry, stories and song woven together from the teachings of the 13th century poet Rumi. Duncan Mackintosh is a master storyteller who has transfixed audiences …
Find out more about the many colourful and fascinating traditions of Nowruz from across the world. Nowruz marks the new year at the point of the vernal equinox, and today, various practices are celebrated worldwide, …
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