- Watch the Paralympics.
- Check out the Deloitte Ignite Festival at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden — a mix of dance, art and performance. Daytime events are free, but evening events are ticketed.
- Enjoy three days of Liberty Festival with music, performance and outdoor arts (free).
- The inaugural Bowiefest happens at the ICA with three days of screenings and talks.
- Get involved in Africa Weekend at the Royal Opera House.
Gems to try out this weekend
Lardo Italian charm in heart of Hackney. One to try on your way to London 2012 Paralympic Games Location: 201 Richmond Rd, E8 3NJ London
Read a review here: http://ldn.in/RaaXoZ
Jazz Cafe, small venue, huge acts – the jazz cafe features, soul, funk, world, dance and hip-hop as well as some pretty amazing Jazz acts too. The club has opened doors to a great breadth of acts, and the Jazz Cafe has proved itself as one of London’s best venues for live music. Location: 5 Parkway, London, NW1 7PG
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