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Community

The world’s first Vagina Museum opens in Camden Market

The museum is inclusive and open to people of all ages, genders and sexual orientations, say the founders

Community

The Sandersons: Live gigs in an NW5 living room

Throwing gigs for 50 people in your own living room might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s proved a hit for one local

Comedy

World’s largest philosophy and music festival at Kenwood

HowTheLightGetsIn brings leading thinkers, politicians, musicians and comedians to a weekend-long bash like no other, set deep in the urban woods on Hampstead Heath

History

You can now climb to the top of Caledonian Park Tower

It’s had a multi-million pound revamp with new heritage centre and cafe too

Community

A Kentish Town cinema has secretly been built

Swish new screen with seating for over 100 in NW5 – who knew? There’s no box office, but here’s how you can get in

Community

School kids have reimagined the Camden Highline

Exhibition, workshops and guided tours of the proposed route taking place all this weekend

Community

Alma Street Fair 2019: local festival season is here

There’s also Highgate’s Fair in the Square and South End Green’s annual bash this month

Design & Style

Sonya Winner: the unexpected story behind Dartmouth Park’s rug studio

Sonya Winner’s striking rugs break the rules, making art as at home on the floor as the walls. We visited her York Rise studio to hear her unexpected story

Community

Support Kentish Town City Farm this May Bank Holiday

Massive cuts mean staff are faced with losing their jobs, as well as services being cut. So make sure you attend its May Day festival

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