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Today in London: Saturday 10 August 2013

By | Published on Wednesday 7 August 2013

Visions

As thousands cram into Battersea Power Station to throw rainbow powder in honour of the (sold-out) Holi Festival Of Colours, what other (non sold-out) cultural talcs has London to shower us all with today?

TODAY’S COMEDY CHOICES

Robin Ince’s Dirty Book Club, Downstairs at The Phoenix, 10 Aug
All adults loves a bit of literary erotica, none more so than Robin Ince, who’ll be reciting passages from the tawdriest back-room paperbacks he can find tonight as part of this year’s Phoenix Fringe. Details and tickets here.

TODAY’S DANCE CHOICES

Groove On Down The Road, Queen Elizabeth Hall at Southbank Centre, 10 Aug – 1 Sep
Aiming to top past shows like ‘Into The Hoods’ and ‘Some Like It Hip Hop’, the maddeningly lithe B-boys and girls of ZooNation Dance re-imagine ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ with added head-spins, streetwear, and a groove-tastic score by Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Janelle Monae. Details and tickets here.

TODAY’S FESTIVAL CHOICES

Visions, Oval Space/London Fields Brewhouse/Netil House, 10 Aug
This brand new single-day fest features live sets by its headlining trio – hardcore Canadians F*ucked Up, dance architects !!!, American legend Jeffrey Lewis – in addition to international picks like Cloud Nothings, Koreless, Iceage and Childhood, and London prides Micachu & Tirzah. Lucky Chip, Breddos Taco Shack, Fin And Flounder will be serving bites to eat at Netil Market, whilst art tykes Belly Kids will present a ‘Visions’-themed exhibit. Details and tickets here.



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