Events

February 2010

Traditional Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition

Date: 2nd - 19th
Location: City Hall - see visiting City Hall for opening times
Summary: The exhibition features more than 30 artworks created by artists who work in the traditional Chinese painting and calligraphic styles, and features landscapes, figures, and scenes from the natural world. The exhibition is jointly arranged by Beijing Municipal Institute of Culture and History (BMICH) and Beijing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (BPAFFC).

Maslenitsa

Date: 7th
Time: 1pm – 6pm
Location: Potters Fields Park (between Tower Bridge and City Hall)
Summary: Maslenitsa is a pre-Lent festival, a Russian celebration that has survived the Soviet period and has recently experienced a strong revival in Russia. Say goodbye to winter and welcome spring with this free family festival on the banks of the River Thames. Read more about Maslenitsa.

Vancouver in the Square

Date: 13th
Time: 10am-6pm
Location: Trafalgar Square
Summary: Trafalgar Square is to host London's own sporting extravaganza to mark the opening of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver. All are welcome to this free event to watch the stunning opening ceremony of the Games on a giant outdoor screen, and try out a range of ‘virtual’ winter sports. Read more about Vancouver in the Square.

Wise Up – Training and Careers Event for Children in Care

Date: 13th
Location:King’s College London, Waterloo Campus
Summary: An engaging and interactive event, Wise Up is suitable for young people of all abilities and aspirations in Year 9. Hosted in partnership with Action for Children and Barnardos this free event is for young people who are in Local Authority Care. It will provide information and guidance on a range of careers and training choices. Attendees will be able to take part in ‘taster’ sessions for different careers, learn about training and education options, meet the Mayor’s advisors (and ask questions directly to them!), and take part in fun games and competitions. Read more about Wise Up.

Chinese New Year 2010 - Year of the Tiger

Date: 21st
Time: 12 to 6pm
Location: Central London - Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, Chinatown and Shaftesbury Avenue
Summary: All are welcome at London's free events in Chinatown and Trafalgar Square to welcome in the Year of the Tiger. There will be Chinese arts and entertainment from international and home-grown artists, and food, firecrackers and fireworks. Read more about Chinese New Year 2010.

IV Integrating Cities conference

Europe Enriched: towards a shared vision for migrant integration in European cities

Date: 22nd
Location: London
Summary: Hosted by the Mayor and organised in cooperation with EUROCTIES and the European Commission, DG Justice, Freedom and Security, the IV Integrating Cities conference will bring together senior politicians, service providers, academics, refugee and migrant community groups and the private sector organisations from across Europe to debate integration of immigrants in urban areas. Read more about the IV Integrating Cities conference.