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Category: Live Music
Jingle Bell Ball

10th December at 7 p.m. at The O2 Arena, SE10 0DX

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Russell Howard: Dingledodies

5th December at 6:30 p.m. at Hammersmith Apollo, W6 9QH

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Category: Days Out
Satans Grotto at London Dungeon

7th December at 10 a.m. at London Dungeon, SE1 2SZ

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Wonky Pop

12th December at 10 p.m. at matter, SE10 0DY

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$ Grills and Martinis

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2 Exmouth Market, EC1R 4PX

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Category: Bars, Pubs & Clubs
Dirty Martini

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11- 12 Russell Street, WC2B 5HZ

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The Snowman

Multiple dates from 4th December to 11th January at The Peacock Theatre, WC2A 2HT

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Cold War Christmas

Multiple dates from 6th December to 7th December at National Army Museum, SW3 4HT

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What's on in London What's on this weekend

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra

As Christmas draws in we love listening to some old skool Jazz and getting a little bit smoochy with a loved one. If that tickles your fancy too then head down to Ronnie Scott's Club this Saturday for a cracking performance of big band tunes.

Jimmy Carr - Joke Technician

Everyone's favorite straight funny man is in town and just in time as we could all do with a giggle after Christmas shopping. This Sunday he'll be showing his funny face at Brixton Academy.

Badly Drawn Boy

If you fancy a night out with great music, Badly Drawn Boy is playing at the Halfmoon in Putney. Expect chilled out pop tunes with a whole list of fantstic support acts, all a little of the radar but very talented. Not to be missed.

Des Paul's Christmas Club Special

Are you baffled by the enormous number of Christmas club nights? We'll I've filtered out the good'uns and they're all right here for you.

Shake, Rattle and Bowl

Dance away your blues to Elvis Presley, Little Richard and more at this retro night. Get your best mini skirt on and get ready to bowl at this 'Button Down Disco' night on Saturday at the Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes.

Winter Wonders Winter Wonders in London

Winter Wonders

Get the most out of London this winter with our Winter Wonders guide. We have the best shopping, pantos, Santa's Grottos and more.

Competition: Win tickets for a winter skate and cocktail

This is your chance to be Tovill and Dean with a friend. Win a pass to skate at Canary Wharf’s open air ice rink this Christmas sponsored by Amarula Cream.

London Pantomime Pandemonium

Indeed it's that time of year again when men dress up as ladies, ladies dress up as men and shouting 'he's behind you' to a TV soap star is full acceptable. Here we have some cracking Pantos about town that will please all the family.

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Santa's London Grottos

Santa is coming to town. Check out our guide to the best Grottos in the Capital and have a fantastic experience with fake snow and beards this season.

Get your skates on - ice skating in London

Get a classic Christmas feeling this winter and take to the ice. Find out where the best skating is in the city.

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Be the office Christmas Cracker Get gorgeous for the office Christmas party

Competition: Win a Christmas Makeover

Think no cash means no glamour? Not anymore! Win a full glamour make-over at Harrods for Christmas and look fantastic for free.

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Macs

This is a top place to get yourself looking great. They do the full works with tanning, hair and make up as well as manicures.

Mathew Alexander Bespoke Hair and Make-up

If your no make up expert and you want to look that expert bit special for a Christmas party then this is the place to go.

171 Hair and Beauty

Be waxed, plucked, pampered and preened here in Islington and feel fabulous for the festive season.

Show me the shops Take me shopping in...Finchley

Finchley Fantastic

If you're bored of your usual shopping haunts then get down to Finchley. With lots to offer to suit a range of budgets, check out our guide and watch Finchley fast become a shopping favourite.

Georgy's Jewellers

Specialising in Diamond Jewelery and able to make items to order. Georgy's offers a handmade range including Brooches, Earrings, Studs, Pendants, Necklaces all of which are bound to make you twinkle like the star you are.

Goya

Elegant hand beading and embroider, a swirl of beautiful colours and materials that just have to be touched. For a sumptuous party dress this has to be your one stop shop in Finchley.

Report Clothing

If your man's wardrobe is a bit worse for wear get him some designer threads from this oh-so-slick High Road Shop. One stop here and you'll transform him from slob to sexy, might cost you an arm and two legs though.

The Trophy Centre

With clients ranging from Arsenal FC and British Telecom to the Metropolitan Police the Trophy Centre is sure to offer a professional service. So if you're stuck for a personal Xmas gift for the man in your life why not get something engraved and make him feel really special.

Budget London London on a shoestring

Budget London

It's credit crunch time and with prices on the rise it's sometimes nice to do something on a budget (or if you’re really lucky, for free!) so we have put together a list of great things to do out and about in London that cost hardly anything at all.

Itto

Joelle says "This little restaurant, just round the corner from my house, would be the type of place I imagine is scattered all over New York. You know, the cheap little neighbourhood Japanese restaurants where locals go for quick bowls of steaming noodles when they can't be bothered to cook anything."

The Stockpot

Andrzej from Fulham says "A small but friendly & cozy restaurant with good food, great desserts and super-warm and friendly staff. The food is always tasty - a strange mixture of Italian, British, Mexican and international dishes."

Italiano Coffee Company

This place is a regular haunt for local students. With pizza starting from £3 and as much chili oil as you could ever dream of, who cares if the staff are a little unfriendly and the seating uncomfortable.

Indian Veg Bhelpoori House

There are many all you can eat buffets in London but this little gem in Angel has traditionally homemade veggie dishes for a very tiny price. We like it lots.

Get Gok gorgeous Gok Wan's London shopping guide

Get gorgeous with Gok

Top boys boutiques, the best places to get Christmas party wear and great clothes on a budget. Get Gok's expert advice.

Rokit

Glam up your wardrobe with some retro style. Great party dresses for the Christmas season and cute clutch bags to boogie around on the dance floor.

Mango

Mango is great if your looking for the latest on trend looks without breaking the bank. Lizzy Jagger models some great clothes - it's good for inspiration.

Behave

A great independent shop in Soho, Behave has some top clobber for the fellas. Some brilliant jeans and jackets up for grabs here.

Celebs in the studio Where the celebs love to go in London

Celebrity London

All our celeb friends have been telling us about their favorite places in London. Find out where Estelle likes to get her Jerk chicken and Gordon takes his kids for tea. Check out where to spot all the celebs right here.

Jimmy Carr's top Comedy

We had a little chat with funny straight man Jimmy Carr and he let us know his top London comedy recommendations. Find out more here.

Billie takes us shopping

When Billie came into the studio Johnny just couldn't help himself and wanted to get up close and personal. She let us know her top underwear shops in London.

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Leona loves London

We had East London girl Leona Lewis in the studios and she let us in on some of her favourite places to go in London. This is Leona's London.

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Dance with Lisa Lisa wants to get London dancing

Dancing Queen Lisa

Get fit have fun and read Lisa's guide to dancing. No scary stuff here, dance is for everyone, even the two left footed beginners like Johnny!

Join a Tea Dance

Dance like they did in the old days. A great way to warm up if you haven't done it in a while. This one is for everyone of all abilities - as long as your willing to try.

Get some Bollywood Style

Bollywood dancing is beautiful and definitely worth a try if you haven't done it before. There are classes all over London and it's a great way to dance if you don't have a partner.

Salsa!

A great way to make friends is to dance closely! The Gate Bar in Notting Hill is a social way to start dancing with regular Salsa classes by Salsa Fusion.

Live in London The top live music venue in London?

The Roundhouse

Another Camden venue with a difference. This place is large and attracts big acts. You can't miss this place from the high street; it's the big round building!

Barfly

Barfly and its sister The Fly in Holborn are famous for their music events. Make no mistake; this is a hardcore music venue with attitude. Not for the faint hearted.

Scala

This place puts Kings Cross on the map when it comes to live pop music, with the likes of Calvin Harris and Katy Perry walking the stage.

Spot a Celeb Celebrity Safari

Spot Gareth Gates here

Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes in Old Street is a ubercool hang out. Yep we were wondering what Gareth Gates was going there too!

Spot Alexa Chung here

The hottie can be stopped having a regular pint in The Old Blue Last in Shoreditch. It's quite a nice pub too.

Spot Tim Burton here

Now if your lucky and you pop into The Roebuck in Belsize Park for a pint or two, you may spot the legend that is Mr. Tim Burton.

Spot Kate Nash here

This grotty little place is a local hang out for Kate when she gets back home to Harrow. If you fancy a pint with her head on down to Trinity in Harrow.