This weird and wonderful collection of curiosities is the result of 95 students (aged 14 to 15) from both Parliament Hill and William Ellis schools. They have been working with artists Alison Lam and Vicky Hussain to create 180 ceramic and 50 bronze hand-sized pieces inspired by the collections of plants and artefacts of James […]
Comment on the major project to conserve and unlock Highgate Cemetery’s remarkable landscape of memories, preparing it to combat the effects of climate change and to better meet the needs and expectations of the community. Highlights tours available every day - book via www.highgatecemetery.org
Jennings’ gaze focuses closely on the dense variety of plants, fungi, birds and insects that inhabit her wild and rampant garden near Highgate. She also draws inspiration from being a year-round swimmer at the Hampstead Heath Ladies Pond. Check the HLSI website for opening times.
The first UK exhibition by Maryam Tafakory, one of Iran’s leading moving-image artists. Allegorical types of visual storytelling create a nuanced negotiation between reality and fiction through abstraction, symbolism, and archival compilation. Check the LUX website for opening times.
Born in Melbourne, Australia, his family moved to London where Jamie studied at the Central School of Art and Design. As a painter, he continues the tradition of the Boyd family who have collectively made such a profound contribution to Australian art.
Friends and neighbours come together in the Village for a fun day out and welcome visitors from further afield. Music, entertainment, food, crafts and dog show.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge was one of the foremost English poets and thinkers. His poetry at its finest rivals Shakespeare and he is also celebrated for his enduring contribution to philosophical, theological and political thought over the course of his life.
Join Heath Hands’ wildlife interpreter volunteers for free drop-in nature activities at the Kenwood Dairy Interpretation Centre. Heath Hands helps conserve 350 hectares of unique green spaces delivering a wide range of volunteering, community, education and outdoor nature related programmes.
The Art Group was set up over 60 years ago for those in the legal profession with artistic talent, and an interest in art generally, to come together in an effort to promote work-life balance through artist expression. Lower and Upper Galleries, Lauderdale House. Check their website for opening times.
Since his success as joint winner of the 1982 International Tchaikovsky Competition, Peter Donohoe has gained international recognition as one of the foremost pianists. He will be performing Busoni, Chopin Waltzes, Rachmaninov and Chopin.
A Sunday morning masterclass for current piano students and emerging artists, with an interested audience invited to observe, led by internationally acclaimed pianist Peter Donohoe CBE.
The best local artists, crafters, food producers and ethical businesses present locally made arts & crafts, gifts, vintage, homewares and clothing in this beautiful house.
The Reliables were founded in 2015 by Californian/North Londoner Dave Barrows – sax, flute, and Rob Pfeiffer – guitar, vocals, and lay minister at St Michael’s. West Coast Jazz vibe meets African dance grooves, classical Indian music and modern jazz. Bucks Fizz on tap.
Two of Highgate's favourite actors, Judi Bowker and Harry Meacher, present an anthology of Highgate poets including Andrew Marvell, Christina Rossetti, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Lizzie Siddal. Sad, amusing and thoughtful poems, much talk of love and even a drug induced surprise! Tickets £12 (£10 concessions).
An intimate portrait of Chopin’s life through his music and letters. Stephen Baron is featured on piano with Marguerite Duncan-Sutherland narrating and singing. Stephen will also discuss the uniqueness of Chopin’s musical style.
Bruce Kent, acclaimed peace campaigner and local died a year ago. The concert will feature classical, jazz and world music. Funds raised will go towards the charity Progressing Prisoners Maintaining Innocence. St Mellitus Church, Tollington Park, N4 3AG £10 pay on the door
Oysland, a 5-piece London Klezmer band, embody the new generation of Jewish roots music. Performing an exuberant and soulful cocktail of wedding tunes and lamenting lullabies with original heartfelt melodies, foot-stomping beats and echoes of a bygone era.
A rehearsed reading of Berkoff’s new play. Some of the very greatest actors of the twentieth century are trapped in Purgatory where all of them are forced to reflect on their careers, lives, regrets, mortality and legacy. £20 (£18 concessions).
This 1927 movie features Janet Gaynor, Margaret Livingston and George O’Brien. Sunrise was the first feature film released with synchronized sound-on-film using the Fox Movietone system and a musical score by Hugo Riesenfeld.
A rehearsed reading of Pigeons - one bench, two strangers, two confessions. Mama is an exploration of the pressure of striving for perfect motherhood. Tickets £12 (£10 concessions).
The Highgate School Museum tells the story of Highgate School through documents, artefacts, photographs and paintings. It opens a window on the past, showing school life through the centuries, our relationship with Highgate Village, and how we endured two world wars. Exhibits include a Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I, an 1860s slate for taking […]
Take a break on a Tuesday lunchtime and enjoy 45 minutes of gorgeous classical music performed live by Lauderdale House’s resident pianist Stephen Hose upstairs in the beautiful Long Gallery overlooking Waterlow Park. Doors open 1pm.
1.30 – 2.30pm The Pierne Trio is comprised of Osman Tack – piano, Beth Stone – flute, Clare Deniz – cello. They will be playing works by Haydn, Gaubert, Ravel and Debussy.
Local expert Peter Walton will take you on a tour of 350 years of Jewish life in Highgate – its six synagogues and an introduction to its many famous community members, including Karl Marx, Yehudi Menuhin and Peter Sellers.
Dan, author and CNJ journalist, reveals unexpected delights, triumphs, tragedies, skulduggery and scandal in the greatest city in the world. Untold London is a celebration of a city whose famous landmarks and thoroughfares are often taken for granted. Tickets £5 (free for HLSI members).
Performing are Abigail Boyd – vocals, Tim Lapthorn – piano and Brandon Allan – saxophone.
An event to celebrate the life and work of Hungarian emigre architect Peter Tabori (1940-2022) who, as a young graduate working for Camden Borough Council, designed Highgate New Town, a pioneering work of low-rise high-density modern housing. A walking tour and visits to some of the flats.
HLSI and LUX present Psychosomatic, a new work by artist Richard Layzell, his first feature length film and his 101st performance, using material gathered over a seven-year research period including as creative ecologist based at LUX in Waterlow Park.
The works by Dowland and his contemporaries are performed by Dame Emma Kirkby – vocals, Daniel Thomson – tenor, Sam Brown – lute and Harry Buckoke – viola gamba.
Local historian Andrew Whitehead leads a gentle stroll round locations with links to India or Indian nationalism. The walk will take an hour or a little longer and will end outside the Murugan Temple on Archway Road. Meet on the east side of Highgate Hill, opposite St Joseph's RC Church. No booking required.
Music of J.S. Bach, Aram Khachaturian, Moszkowski, Mily Balakirev and Friedrich Gulda will feature. Peter has performed extensively as a recitalist and concerto soloist internationally.
Leading local jazz and pop choir, Take Twenty’s unique sound comes from its own in-house arrangers who take jazz and pop standards to create special versions exclusively for the choir. Songs are backed by piano, double bass, electric guitar, cello, trumpet and even castanets! Tickets £15 (£12 concessions) from Eventbrite or pay on the door.
Enjoy a summer evening of inspirational, upbeat jazz with South African, Latin and reggae influences outside on the tea lawn behind Lauderdale House. Join Deirdre Cartwright -guitar, Annie Whitehead - trombone, Alison Rayner- bass and Winston Clifford – drums. Café/bar and doors open for picnicking at 7pm.
An event to celebrate the life and work of Hungarian emigre architect Peter Tabori (1940-2022) who, as a young graduate working for Camden Borough Council, designed Highgate New Town, a pioneering work of low-rise high-density modern housing. A walking tour and visits to some of the flats.
Enjoy bubbly and strawberries on a summer evening while socialising with friends and neighbours. The Highgate Society works to make Highgate and its neighbourhood a better place in which to live and work. Tickets on the door.
This is a humorous, vibrant, interactive seminar with leading mind coach. Thought-provoking ideas, demonstrations of the body’s energy systems, fascinating anecdotes and a bit of group hypnosis.
OmVed Gardens was born in 2017 to rewild a piece of land and explore ways to relate to it, to food and to our human and non-human kin. Tours available. OmVed, Townsend Yard, N6 5JF Booking via www.omvedgardens.com
Hear about some of the amazing recipients of Highgate’s unique Pink Plaques Local historian, Catharine Wells celebrates fascinating women who have contributed to Highgate and the world beyond. These include Baroness Angela Burdett-Coutts, Barbara Castle, Nell Gwynn, Claudia Jones, Florence Nightingale, Victoria Wood and more. No booking required.
Say hello to our four-legged members of the London Met. The Met's Mounted Branch dates back to 1760 and was first introduced to combat the problem of highwaymen in London.
Stalls and activities from local activists and organisations fighting for climate action. Find sustainable local products, projects and services, learn about Highgate’s hedgehog revival project, sign up for community woodworking lessons, bring your clothes for mending with our sewing guru. Also fun activities for children and stalls with pre-loved clothes, books and bric-a-brac. Come and […]
With drinks available from The Prince of Wales garden, bring a chair and relax in Pond Square to popular covers from Neil Young to Harry Styles. (Event held in United Reform Church, Pond Square if wet.)
A documentary film revealing the story of Highgate from its medieval origins to the 20th century. Narrated by Bill Paterson, Juliet Stevenson and Tim Pigott-Smith featuring hundreds of rare images, archive documents and accounts by historic figures and residents. Refreshments available for donation to the HLCC. (Doors open at 5pm.)
This is an opportunity for children and amateur musicians of all ages to play through pieces in an informal concert, on any instrument, in any genre, at any level of difficulty, to a friendly, encouraging audience of family and friends.
The LaLaLadies were formed in 2016 by members of the local gym, LA Fitness. When it closed down, they wanted to keep their very valuable and mutually supportive social group going. LaLa Ladies’ current conductor, Lynda Richardson suggested that if they couldn’t swim together, perhaps they could sing together, and so started the choir, which […]
This traditional glorious garden is an oasis of inspiration and tranquility behind the busy Highgate High Street. Cream teas and biscuits will be available to purchase with proceeds going to The Harington Scheme. Entrance via Duke's Head Yard, N6 5JQ Cost: Free, no booking required.
Local expert Peter Walton will take you on a tour of 350 years of Jewish life in Highgate – its six synagogues and an introduction to its many famous community members, including Karl Marx, Yehudi Menuhin and Peter Sellers.
This is an opportunity for children and amateur musicians of all ages to play through pieces in an informal concert, on any instrument, in any genre, at any level of difficulty, to a friendly, encouraging audience of family and friends.
Harington provides unique training for young adults with learning disabilities in horticulture, gardening services and retail. Cakes and tea to purchase + bric-a-brac stall. Entrance down a narrow lane.
Jazz in Camden, running now for 25 years, welcomes young musicians who wish to explore their creativity through performance and improvisation. Headed by jazz pianist, conductor and composer Nikki Yeoh and accompanied by saxophonist, composer and workshop leader Binker Golding. The performance will take place on the Lauderdale House Tea Lawn.
Joe Webb regularly performs around Europe and has played in venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, The Royal Albert Hall, Dizzy’s Club in New York City and KoKo. Joining Joe on the piano is Tom Farmer - bass and Shane Forbes – drums.
We are pleased to announce that the Parkland Walk Playful Project is getting underway so we'd like to invite local people and interested groups to join us for a creative consultation to help us improve this natural asset. The consultation will build upon previous findings and focus on ideas to make this area more accessible […]