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On this day way back in 1937, the twentieth century's coolest couple, Wallis Simpson and the Duke of Windsor, married. Aww, bless their exiled socks, and Simpson's striking hats, and Edward's snazzy tailoring. Did you know that Prince of Wales check is named after him? Cool, huh.

Talking of fashionable things, the Old Truman Brewery is currently hosting loads of graduate catwalk shows. And you can go too, if you're quick. Meanwhile Chanel favourite Lily Allen is apparently writing the music for the forthcoming Bridget Jones, The Musical. OMG right.

In other news, a Jonas Brother is making his West End début, we've got a wee guide on how to be a savvy clubber, and also a rather rare interview with Kevin Eldon (that dude from Brass Eye, Alan Partridge, Black Books...). What a funny looking fellow he is.

Thursday 3rd

The acclaimed production from Michael Clark performed primarily to the music of David Bowie returns to The Barbican.

The production features strong salutes to Bowie's key collaborators and influences including Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Brian Eno, Nina Simone and The Velvet Underground.

Friday 4th

Whilst it's easy to mock the science of the past, it's always worth remembering the words of Thomas Carlyle, who said that "the reign of quacks has not ended with the nineteenth century... We are all the slaves of quackery in one shape or another." Last year's (and potentially ruinous) libel dispute between Simon Singh and the British

Oh sweet lord! The bizarrely clad but ever-wonderful Chrome Hoof have got a new album out, and to celebrate they're throwing a big old bash at Bocking Street Warehouse. Chrome Hoof are what it would look like if all the baddies from Doctor Who had got together for a bit of a jam. Mixing funk, metal, electro stabs and blasts of brutal noise, Chrome

Saturday 5th

Electro-pop pioneer John Foxx curates his own night of analog sounds and vintage robot-pop at the Roundhouse. At a time when his 1980-masterpiece "Metamatic" is being rediscovered and praised for its visionary beauty, the ex-Ultravox member revisits his work through a unique performance featuring original analog gears played by a band he

More goodies for your mind and soul from Sud Electronic tonight - this time they bring Detroit legend Kelli Hand and Fred P - the mind behind Black Jazz consortium and creator and owner of Soul People Music.

Absolutely brilliant.

Tonight launches the charity - on World Environment Day no less - with a similar ethos to acid house: no boundaries, no discrimination, no persecution. Tonight they support Survival International - which defends the human rights of many indiginous tribes around the globe and provides support for them in defending their land and culture. Last

Sunday 6th

A day of live music, performance, exhibitions and workshops to encourage people to take steps towards a greeener lifestyle. There'll be hands-on fashion for the eco-style conscious, a green fair marketplace, delicious sustainable food and a bikefest where you can try out a new type of bike or get yours serviced for free. Apparently you can also

Monday 7th

Hot diggity dog, this looks good! Several of the UK's best stand-ups are taking part in a one-off comedy gig tonight to celebratate ten years of human rights charity Reprieve's vital work on death row and Guantánamo Bay.

Aussie comedy rocker Tim Minchin, first-class stand-up Stewart Lee, Fringe favourite Ed Byrne, Never Mind the Buzzcocks star Phill Jupitus, hilarious actor Kevin Eldon and passionate liberal Robin Ince are just some of the incredible names on this line-up. Roll up, roll up...

Tragedy strikes a remote valley and a memorial is constructed to remember the dead.

On the eve of the big reveal, a blind woman, the mother of one of the victims finds her way into the office of the person responsible for designing the memorial. What follow is a thrilling psychological discussion about what it means to memorialise, to believe and to be a mother.

Tuesday 8th

The terrific Knock2Bag Comedy Club now has a barnstorming new night in Notting Hill's iconic Tabernacle building. A stunning venue with room for over 300 people seated round tables, this is a guaranteed gig for seeing quality comedy.

Tonight's line-up includes comedy legend Stewart Lee, Perrier winner Will Adamsdale, Edinburgh 'Best Newcomer' 2007 Tom Basden, bonkers roadside caff owner Brian Gittins and Leicester Comedian of the Year 2009 Seann Walsh.

Using Insane in the Brain as a soundtrack, Bounce presents a hip hop adaptation of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. The brilliant characters now have a hip hop attitude, and take the form of bungee-jumping b-boys and krumping nurses.

Expect infectious music including Missy Elliot, Dizzee Rascal and Cypress Hill as well as comedy and dance.

Wednesday 9th

As part of the wonderful Multiple Store's six month residency at Westbrook Gallery they're holding three short solo selling exhibitions at the Fitzrovia-based gallery.

There's unique and editioned work by Turner Prize shortlisted artists Cornelia Parker and Langlands & Bell as well as Spitalfields Sculpture Prize winner Kenny Hunter.

Thursday 10th

The Surreal House, a maze of darkly mysterious and intriguing chambers designed by the acclaimed young architects Carmody Groake, opens its doors this June.

What lies inside is an unnerving concotion of the playful, the spooky and the enchanting. Move through haunted rooms, furnished and inspired by a plethora of architects and film makers including the legendary Dali, Duchamp and Giacometti together with more contemporary figures such as Edward Kienholz and Rem Koolhaas.

Friday 11th

Three cheers for Magic and Medicine. Tonight they have British techno genius James Holden at the top of the bill. Head of Border Community, Holden is a much in demand remixer amongst pop stars. But it's his productions and cerebral approach to techno which really single him out.

Magic and Medicine present a one night only showcase of his mind-bending deck selections and skills in celebration of the next installment of their DJ Kicks mix series.

The brilliant Kieran Hebden - aka Four Tet - is also in the house (hopefully the two will offer some back to back business) plus Border Community's acid house obsessive Avus.

Saturday 12th

Based on the true story of a Liverpool FC fanatic who travelled to Turkey to watch a football match and ended up sitting next to the womanising Italian PM.

Berlusconi's sense of humour doesn't last the full 90 minutes, and he starts getting a bit tetchy - though that may be an understatement.

Hold onto your hats, and all other superfulous accessories for that matter, this latest mind blowing animatronic/electronic night of art installation and music will knock your socks off.

The creative genuises at The Smirnoff Co. have come up with Kreatures, an electric, unforgettable mix of music and machines, which comes to Corsica Studios for one night only.

The whole place will be decked out by animatronic trio John Nolan, Tristan Schoonraad and Gustav Hoegen who between them have worked on the technology for Star Wars and The Clash of The Titans. Wow. Their animatronic figures will be prompted into action by electronic music from the likes of -Untold and InterKt. Even bigger wow.

Sunday 13th

Scott Joplin's opera set in America's deep south of the early 20th century comes to Greenwich theatre courtesy of Pegasus Opera Company who have previously lit up the stage at Sadler's Wells.

Treemonisha is an educated former slave who tries to free her community from their stifling superstition and ignorance. She is met with the hostility and suspicion that Joplin also faced.

Alistair McDowall presents Some Stories with the critically-acclaimed theatre company Cheap Seats.

This collection of four interconnected stories focuses on childhood and its place in our adult lives. Expect some great storytelling and a varied show put together by four young directors.