Chelsea Art Fair is back in town

Chelsea Art Fair is back in town

Who? Chelsea Art Fair What? The Chelsea Art Fair is returning for the 17th time with contemporary pieces ranging from £500 to £20,000. The fair will showcase artists’ highlights from galleries around the UK and Ireland, which won’t be on view at any other London shows. Tickets are £6. When? 11th to 14th April Where? Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, London SW3 5EE How? For more information, visit www.chelseaartfair.org

Jazz in Cape Town

Jazz in Cape Town

Who? Cape Town Jazz Festival What? Cape Town’s Jazz Festival returns to the city again this year, showcasing over 40 world-class acts from 12 countries. This year, there will be an eclectic mix of live-music from traditional jazz, to funk, hip-hop, samba, dub step and electronica. Day passes are R440 (£31) and weekend passes R645 (£46). When? 5th to 6th April Where? Cape Town International Convention Centre, Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town 8001, South Africa How? For more information, visit www.capetownjazzfest.com Fly via KLM

Liu Bolin at Paris-Beijing Gallery

Liu Bolin at Paris-Beijing Gallery

Who? Paris-Beijing Gallery What? The Brussels branch of the Paris-Beijing Gallery is hosting a retrospective of the artist Liu Bolin’s work. The artist trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Shandong, originally as a sculptor. The exhibition is of a collection of photographs of the artist in camouflage, blending into a variety of backgrounds. When? Now until 11th May Where? Paris-Beijing Gallery, Hôtel Winssinger, Rue de l’Hôtel des Monnaies 66, 1060 Brussels How? For more information, see www.galerieparisbeijing.com Fly via KLM

David Bowie is at V&A

David Bowie is at V&A

Who? Victoria and Albert Museum What? Victoria and Albert Museum will be hosting “David Bowie is”, the first international retrospective on the career of David Bowie. The exhibition will explore the artist’s creative process, his changing style and includes more than 300 objects, ranging from original costumes to set designs. Ticket prices vary. When? 23rd March to 28th July Where? Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL How? See website for more information: www.vam.ac.uk

Russian Week in London

Russian Week in London

Who? Maslenitsa Festival What? Maslenitsa Festival, the week long celebration of Russian culture, is returning to London again this year with various events around the city. There will be exhibitions, arts masterclasses, special menus and performance art. When? 11th to 17th March Where? Around London How? For more information, visit maslenitsa.co.uk

Washington Cherry Blossom Festival
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Washington Cherry Blossom Festival

Who? Washington Cherry Blossom Festival What? Each year, the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC commemorates the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city in 1912. It’s held at the time of the year when the trees are in full bloom. There are various tours hosted around the city, including photography, food and aboard boats. When? 20th March to 14th April Where? Around Washington DC How? For more information, visit www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org Fly via KLM