Arsenal FC play their home matches at The Emirates Stadium. The Premier League runs between August and May and full fixture lists can be found on the club websites. Please note: games may be rearranged due to cup or television commitments.
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18 Aug 2012 - 19 May 2013 (annual)
Those with an eye for a real fashion bargain visit the Designer Warehouse Womenswear Sale at Islington Studios. Find catwalk samples, international designers and current collections at up to 80% off original prices. Major names include Prada, Armani and Missoni.
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Feb 2013 (various dates)
The Oak has long been established as part of the north London scene and hosts a series of nights which keep interest up and different crowds coming. There's the famous Viv Acious quiz; Liberte, the mega-popular soul, swing and reggae night (one of the few in London that attracts a good mix of black and white women); Girlfriends (garage with go-go dancers) and an indie night.
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Daily
Whether it's integral, iyengar, hatha fusion or ashtanga, any type of yoga can help to build a strong flexible body and a calm focused mind. yogahome, Stoke Newington's oasis of calm, offers the lot - as well as plenty of alternative therapies, which are available daily.
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Daily
The Banff Mountain Film Festival tours dozens of different countries, presenting award-winning films with topics ranging from remote landscapes to daredevil action sports. Visit London's Union Chapel in Islington for some jaw-dropping and thought-provoking features.
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Feb 2013 (annual)
Shaolin Training is not for the faint-hearted. Best known for breaking concrete blocks with their heads, the monks at this temple in North London offer you a glimpse inside their world as well as the chance to build your strength of both body and mind.
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Daily; not Sat
A bit of a well-kept secret, Club Kali at The Dome in Tufnell Park is an open and friendly bi-monthly gay Asian music night
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Feb 2013 (monthly)
A little pocket of Zen in the heart of Islington, yogabase teaches you to bend and breathe in all the right places. It's the place to head for pure Iyengar yoga - at whatever level of expertise you are.
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Daily
The Almeida Theatre is one of London's production powerhouses, with star casts, interesting plays and more than its fair share of West End and Broadway transfers. Each summer, it hosts a festival of contemporary opera, music and theatre.
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Daily; not Sun
Every Sunday morning Islington's healthy eaters converge at the top of Essex Road (opposite Islington Green) to snap up fresh farm produce from Islington's Farmers' Market.
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Sun only
Tucked away in Kings Cross, Egg has an unpretentious vibe and is brilliantly laid out around a central courtyard with open-air terraces. A mix of fun and funky nights appeal to all-night clubbers and hardcore, after-hour party people.
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Fri and Sat only
Highgate Cemetery is a treasure trove of decadent Victorian deathly delights - its numerous tombs and gravestones reflect grand Victorian taste in every sense.
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Daily
Antique furniture, dolls and toys, jewellery, vintage clothing and more can be found in Camden Passage's arcade and specialist shops. Arrive early on Wednesday and Saturday to grab the best bargains from the market stalls laden with antique goods.
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Daily; not Sun
Every year, over 100 galleries exhibit work from modern British artists and international contemporary talent at the London Art Fair. Find painting and drawing, large-scale sculpture and installation, photography and video at the Business Design Centre in Islington.
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Jan 2014 (annual)
If you have a passion for collecting stamps, then the Autumn Stampex event at the Business Design Centre is definitely for you. More than 100 dealers and postal administrations offer all types of philatelic treasures, including first day covers.
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Sep 2013 (annual)
The Shoreditch Festival returns to London's hippest neighbourhood every year with events and entertainment in and around Shoreditch Park. Attend the dog show, Proms, tea dances, sporty games, ballet and much more.
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Jul 2013 (annual)
Inspired by the area's reputation as London's creative hub, the 1234 Shoreditch festival features performances from over 50 of some of the East End's most popular bands and DJs on large stages. Tickets also give you entry to after-parties.
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Sep 2013 (annual)
Finalists in the Vauxhall National Beatbox Championship gather at London's O2 Academy Islington to battle it out in the grand final. A true test of skill for Britain's best beatbox talents, it's the UK's premier competition.
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Aug 2013 (annual)
The World Darts Championship, held at Alexandra Palace in London, has a global TV audience of more than ten million viewers. And then there's the small matter of the largest prize fund of any darts event anywhere.
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Dec 2013 - Jan 2014 (annual)
Get your weekly dose of laughs at Salmon & Compass' Fat Tuesdays Comedy Night. Many stars of the comedy world have done their stuff here, including Frank Skinner, Stephen Merchant, Mark Thomas, Simon Amstell, Russell Brand and Stewart Lee.
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Tue only
The Burberry Discount Outlet, tucked away in Hackney's Chatham Place, offers a wide range from the coveted Burberry collection, from staple wardrobe items to spoil-yourself accessories.
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Daily
This is not the type of yoga that will chill you out. The hottest holistic craze to leave the States is now well ensconced in North London at its own centre in Chalk Farm. Get ready for serious sweating - Bikram Yoga is here to stay.
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Daily
Buen Ayre's success lies in its simplicity. Classic cuts of quality Argentine steak and parrilladas to share are the specialities. Try the tasty meat empanadas for a typical starter. Wooden tables and small candles make the restaurant cosy and relaxed for the trendy Broadway Market clientele. Book ahead.
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Daily
Cheap and filling pho (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) is devoured in the busiest Vietnamese restaurant in Hoxton, the bright-green Sông Quê. Trendy locals and many of London's Vietnamese are packed in tightly and served quickly in a lively atmosphere. The short wait is definitely worth it.
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Daily
The Geffrye Museum is housed in 18th-century almshouses built by the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers. The domestic interior through the ages forms the subject of an engaging, ever-changing exhibition.
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Daily; not Mon
The world's finest poppers, lockers, breakers and krumpers come together for the Breakin' Convention festival at Sadler's Wells every year, a truly unique celebration of hip-hop dance theatre. Top dance talent lay on non-stop performances, workshops and lec-dems.
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May 2013 (annual)
Scala, a white-domed building in the heart of London's Kings Cross, incorporates three bars, two dance floors and a stage for live performances. The multi-purpose venue hosts regular club nights, as well as internationally acclaimed live music acts.
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Daily
Inspired by the possibility of giving disadvantaged youngsters a chance to make it in the catering industry, Fifteen is Jamie Oliver's successful non-profit making initiative in Shoreditch.
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Daily
The most colourful, diverse and labyrinthine of London's flea markets, Camden Market is one of the city's biggest tourist attractions. if you visit on a Sunday, you'll discover just how busy it can get.
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Daily
One of the city's latest, hippest venues, The Key is fast becoming a favourite with seasoned London clubbers.
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Thu, Fri, and Sat only
With almost 300 dishes on the menu, a meal at Tay-Do is a different experience every time you visit. Renowned for superior food at low prices, this small Vietnamese restaurant is a definite hit with Hoxton's bohemian crowd.
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Daily
This popular, intimate music venue in alternative Camden is renowned for exploring everything from salsa to hip-hop. Sip Jazz Cafe cocktails as bands perform, book a table in the restaurant or drop in to a late-night soul session.
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Daily
Three former townhouses make up The Big Chill House in up-and-coming King's Cross village. Funky, alternative and oozing friendly vibes, the multi-faceted venue has become a home-from-home.
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Daily
London and meditation would appear to be impossible bedfellows - but the increasingly popular Heruka Centre in North London is proving otherwise. This is where more and more people are coming to take time out to calm the mind - it could lead to lasting happiness.
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Daily
A sprinkling of ska, a big dollop of reggae, a pinch of boogaloo and a dash of soul and Motown await you at the Coast to Coast club night, held every Saturday @ On the Rocks.
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Sat only
Spurs play their home matches at White Hart Lane. The Premier League runs between August and May and full fixture lists can be found on the club websites. Please note: games may be rearranged due to cup or television commitments.
Available :
18 Aug 2012 - 19 May 2013 (annual)
Open those pores and release those toxins with a cleansing steam, a purging sauna and a vigorous rub-down at Ironmonger Row Turkish Baths.
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Daily
Indie junkies in skinny black jeans head for London's Camden Crawl. Fifty venues across Camden welcome bands and surprise guests and host quizzes, film shorts, DJ aftershow parties and musical bingo!
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May 2013 (annual)
Koko is a nightclub and live music venue in trendy Camden. The grand building was originally a theatre and the club's ornate décor reflects this today. Crowds fill the dance floor by the stage or look down from the gallery.
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Daily
La Linea brings infectious Latin vibes to London, from fiery flamenco to Afro-Cuban hip-hop and Argentine electronica. Performances capture the heart of South America as well as the Iberian Peninsula. Main venues include the Southbank and Barbican Centres and Koko.
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Apr 2013 (annual)
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