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The ultimate celebration of the genius of Stevie Wonder! Voted one of Britain’s top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra) and their world-class band present a diverse catalogue of iconic back-to-back hits including Superstition, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Isn’t She Lovely, I Wish, Sir Duke, Master Blaster and many more. The Wonder of Stevie’s outstanding live band features musicians who have previously performed with a wide variety of music legends including Sir Rod Stewart, Bill Withers, Amy Winehouse, The Bee Gees, Eric Clapton, Sir Paul McCartney, David Gilmour, Nile Rodgers, Martha Reeves, Chaka Khan, Sam Moore, Jethro Tull, Eddie Floyd, Gregory Porter and Alfie Boe.

Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour – Lions and Tigers and Bears. Join Gordon as he recounts thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars and more. Learn about the heart-stopping moments, the mud, sweat, and tears, and the tender interactions that have shaped his extraordinary career. Gordon Buchanan has dedicated his life to exploring the untamed beauty of the natural world, from the bamboo forests of China to the snowy landscapes of Russia, from the towering Himalayas to the depths of the Amazon. His mission: to capture the majestic big cats and bears on film and reveal their secrets to a global audience. Book your tickets now and don’t miss the opportunity to be inspired in a night of adventure, awe and wonder!

When death occurs, the state has a duty to investigate. Every death must be registered locally with a cause of death. And now, more than any other country, all deaths are double-checked, with coroners having a significant role in over 30% of them, explaining the unexplained and reporting to prevent future deaths. This lecture explains: Who are coroners and what they do When an inquest must take place How coroners arrive at a just conclusion and The benefit to the health and welfare of the nation in death investigation

ELECTRIC DREAMS is now at a NEW VENUE Star of Kings, York Way, Kings Cross, London N1 (downstairs in The Basement) Tonight they will be celebrating the club's anniversary. It is a long long, successful, monthly club playing the very best in the roots of House music (Depeche Mode, The Human League, Blancmange, Soft Cell, Duran Duran, OMD, Pet Shop Boys plus contemporary electronica like La Roux, Goldfrapp, Ladytron, IAMX, White Lies, Editors and Calvin Harris). Venue : Star of Kings, 126 York Way, Kings Cross, London N1 0AX Open from 9pm - 1am / Entrance Only £5 for students. All others £6 before 10pm and £7 after.

Join us for a night of Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. Were very excited to host the fantastic chromatic harmonica player Adam Glasser, accompanied by Dave Manington on bass, Eric Ford on drums, and Soner Ersen on piano. When: 9:00 PM 11:30 PM, every Friday Where: President Hotel, 5660 Guilford St, Russell Square, London WC1N 1DB Nearest Tube: Russell Square Parking: Free street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours) Paid parking under the hotel Tickets: £10 Advance booking online onlyno sales at the door. For enquiries: [email protected] About Adam Glasser: Adam Glasser is a South Africanborn, UK-based chromatic harmonica player, pianist, composer, and educator whose music blends the spirit of South African township jazz with the wider jazz tradition. A uniquely expressive harmonica voice on the international scene, Adam spent sixteen years as musical director of the legendary Manhattan Brothers, producing their final album Inyembezi. His harmonica has featured on recordings by artists such as Sting, The Eurythmics, Incognito, and Joe Zawinul, and he has contributed to film scores by renowned composers including Howard Shore and Christopher Young. His own albums, including the SAMA-winning Free at First and the nominated follow-up Mzansi, showcase his rich, melodic approach and his ability to weave jazz harmony with the rhythmic vitality of his South African heritage.

Grieving is a uniquely human emotion – or is it? Is the apparent attachment of elephants or orcas to the bodies of dead relatives a sign of grief, or simply an instinctive behaviour without emotional implications? Why do some people seem able to handle grief so much better than others? And how close are we to finding a pharmaceutical ‘cure’ for grief…and if we find it, should we use it?