We can all do with a cupcake and a massage in these stressful exam days. On Thursday 3 June you can find just that outside the LSE library.

For the past few weeks, Somerset House has been home to a unique visitor: the River Thames. The exhibit, River Sounding, takes the sights and sounds of the river to dry land. Watch our audio slideshow to experience it yourself.

Soho Comedy Club will play host to controversial political comedian Abie Philbin Bowman on Friday night. He has performed in Pakistan and been denounced by right wing Unionist politicians in Northern Ireland – definitely worth the trip.

Traumatised by Shakespeare from those interminable English classes? A visit to the Bard’s Globe theatre is likely to change your mind and make you unearth your interest in his plays.

Bhangra is back with a beat in the British-Asian fusion play in Theatre Royal in Stratford East. We sent Sonia Shah to review the world’s first Bhangra musical.

Think that ladies aren’t classy or that guys aren’t gentleman any more? Well, Grandpa, if you enjoy old fashioned dancing and beats, then London’s Mouthful O’Jam is just the night-out for you!

At the First Pint, we were a little curious about burlesque shows. So we sent our correspondent, Sonia Shah, to sample some delights.

The Factory’s theatrical performances are based on improvisation and the actor’s personalities. With Round 2, they go one step further offering London’s theatre buffs 10 minute long plays to enjoy.

There’s a new exhibition in town–Kensington Palace gets enchanted, as it gets revamped by princesses, performance artists, and fashionistas. Word to the wise: if you’re looking for a silent walk-through head to Hampton!

There’s nothing parochial about Dalston’s take on the local festival – a jam-packed night of cocktails, cabaret, music and art.

If you’re craving Thai green chicken curry or fancy seeing a lady boy show, go down to the Pacific Plaza in Wembley today to be part of the Thai New Year celebrations in London.

Dress up in orange for the Dutch queen, as Holland celebrates its Queensday! Join the fun in Trafalgar Square on Saturday April 16 as London is transformed into a mini-Holland. Don’t forget your clogs!

Prince William debuts his first and only photographic work, a collaborative piece with artist Jeff Hubbard, at the free charity exhibition ‘A Positive View’, currently on display at Somerset House.

There’s words on the menu across town this month. Hanna Hauck reports from the London Word Festival.