Events
The gig-goers guide to scoring concert tickets
Here at The First Pint, we know that amazing sensation of crossing the venue gates with a cheap ticket in your hand. That’s why we’ve approached both experienced music journalists and shameless scalpers to give you the essential handbook for gig-goers.
A trip to London Zoo
The First Pint spent an afternoon learning about London Zoo and the conservation projects it is involved in while paying some of its impressive residents a visit
Gay Pride Parade 2011: Marching for equality and freedom
Central London was awash with colour last weekend as the wonderful rainbow-coloured spectacle that is the annual Gay Pride Parade took place. The First Pint’s Ruth Ingamells joined in the festivities, which saw people from all walks of life marching for justice and equality around the world
Treasures of Heaven Arrive at the British Museum
The Treasures of Heaven exhibition at the British Museum presents a collection of reliquaries from the Middle Ages to show the link between art and worship.
London (Un)covered – The Insider 27 June – 3 July
In an unplanned perverse response to the sunshine, cinema dominates the week ahead for our Insider. See where he is going for some cool, off-the-beaten-track cultural experiences in London.
Six Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July in London
Celebrate everything American in London’s Fourth of July festivities. Bowling, hot dogs and history combine for the United States Independence Day festivities.
Ai Weiwei’s sculptures come to life at London’s Lisson Gallery and Somerset House
Ai Weiwei rose to fame as a talented sculptor and outspoken critic of China’s silent state. His sculptures are on display at the Lisson Gallery and Somerset House in exhibitions through June and July.
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