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2 9 - 3 0 A U G U S T B A N K H O L I DAY W E E K E N D 1 1 A M - 5 P M

www.kingscross.co.uk/curious @KingsCrossN1C

#KQCurious www.knowledgequarter.london

A F R E E F E S T I VA L O F K N O W L E D G E A N D L E A R N I N G E X P L O D E S

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CRICK TALK: COLLABORATEBY THE FRANCIS CRICK INSTITUTE

TIMES 11:30 - 12:30 WHEN SATURDAY

A chance to meet Dr Daniel Burnham, and hear about some of the fascinating work taking place

at the new Francis Crick Institute, including the use of light technology in cancer research.

CRAFTS COUNCIL – MAKER’S TALKBY CRAFTS COUNCIL


Presented by the Crafts Council, hear from a number of highly-skilled contemporary crafts artists as they discuss their

approach and practice, and view some fascinating artwork.

HOW TO FIND A JOB YOU LOVEBY THE SCHOOL OF LIFE


A thought-provoking class designed to demonstrate the factors that shape your career, and how to get what

you really want from your working life.

CORAM’S CHILDRENThe Story of The Foundling Hospital

BY THE FOUNDLING MUSEUM

TIMES 11:00 - 12:00 WHEN SUNDAY

Uncover the fascinating history of the Foundling Hospital – the UK’s first children’s charity and public art gallery.

HARGREAVES FOUNDRY ONE PANCRAS SQUARE TALK

BY KING’S CROSS


The iconic One Pancras Square building is flanked by 396 cast iron columns, made with traditional techniques.

Learn how this incredible project was achieved.

THE ZONESNavigate your curious course by exploring our festival zones:

SALON A space for debates, lectures, talks and readings.

OBSERVATORY For watching performance, music and dance.

LAB For making, doing and experimenting.

STUDIO For participation and performance.

CONDUIT For digital, technological and unexpected curiosities.

SCREENING POD For videos and digital archives.

The festival explodes all over King’s Cross and you’ll find much more to see and do at Battle Bridge Place, the Canalside Steps, Granary Square, Lewis Cubitt Square and Park and even the King’s Cross Pond Club.

You can find more info and book talks and tours at the CURIOUS VISITOR CENTRE INFORMATION HUB.

FOOD AND DRINKYou’ll find delicious street food to help recharge low batteries in Lewis Cubitt Square and Granary Square. There’s quick food for the kids, quirky eats for the adventurous, sweet treats and great coffee to fuel your curious quests.

Sip some experimental cocktails at our al-fresco bar or climb on board the Craft Beer Bus to quench your thirst for knowledge!

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I TALK IN CLASS:WHY SOCIAL IS THE FUTURE OF LEARNING

BY FUTURELEARN


FutureLearn’s thought-provoking talk explores how combining learning principles with the internet’s compelling

social experience is transforming online education.

HOW TO CHOOSE A PARTNERBY THE SCHOOL OF LIFE


How do you choose a partner? How do you move forward to commitment?

The School of Life class explores these big questions.

POETRY PARLIAMENTBY POET IN THE CITY


Poet in the City bring poetry to the public square. Join Dean Atta, Caroline Bird, Deanna Roger and

Anthony Anaxagorou as they throw a poetic spotlight on the issues of today.

SCRIBERIA VISUAL MINUTESBY SCRIBERIA

TIMES 11:00 - 17:00 WHEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Watch as the Scriberia team illustrate the weekend’s talks live, creating a stunning visual record of the knowledge

shared throughout the festival.

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THE DANCE WE MADEBY THE PLACE

TIMES SATURDAY 13:30 - 13:35 / 16:30 - 16:35

SUNDAY 13:00 - 13:05 / 16:00 - 16:05

WHEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

You are the choreographer in this record-breaking interactive pop-up dance performance by Tim Casson –

no experience needed.

CURIOUS CAPERSBY THE PLACE

TIMES SATURDAY 14:40 - 15:00 / 16:40 - 17:00

SUNDAY 14:15 - 14:25 / 16:05 - 16:15


Get involved in an exciting site-sensitive choreography experience featuring 15 young dancers from Shift,

The Place’s youth dance company.

BON VOYAGEBY TÊTE À TÊTE

TIMES 14:00 - 14:10 / 15:45 - 15:55 WHEN SUNDAY

Experience the captivating pocket show of the pop-up opera “Bon Voyage: A summer flash-mob”.

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DEMO PRESSBY CAMDEN COUNCIL


Join this fun, interactive event from Ladies of the Press that’s part workshop, part performance, and help create

the daily festival zine.

CRICK STANDBY THE FRANCIS CRICK INSTITUTE


Take part in our Cell ID Competition, make a ‘Science Snapper’, or just find out more about the

incredible new biomedical research institute opening in King’s Cross in 2016.

CITRUS SATURDAYBY UCL


A masterclass on the basics of entrepreneurship for young people, providing the tools to set up a lemonade stand or perhaps something a little bigger. Suitable for ages 10+.

ANIMAL ANATOMY WORKSHOPBY ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE


Fun and informative workshops from the Royal Veterinary College, where kids can learn animal

anatomy and how to properly patch up Peter the toy Panda.

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THE GUARDIAN CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL

BY THE GUARDIAN

TIMES VARIOUS (SEE BELOW) WHEN SATURDAY

A feast of storytelling, performance and illustration workshops for your little bookworms, complete with

dinosaurs, evil chickens and frozen pugs! Ticket holders only.

TIME 11:00 Paul Stickland – Come and draw with Dinosaur Roar! (45 min.)

TIME 12:15 Emer Stamp – Farmyard fun (45 min.)

TIME 13:30 Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre – Pugs of the Frozen North (45 min.)

TIME 14:45 Michael Grant – Meet the author of Gone (45 min.)

TIME 16:15 Joseph Coelho – Poetry workshop (45 min.)

ALICE 150 YEARS WORKSHOPS BY MACMILLAN


Come join the party and celebrate 150 years of Alice in Wonderland magic with themed games and fun-filled

activities for all the family.

GEODESIC DOME WORKSHOPBY KING’S CROSS


Geodesic domes are fascinating spherical building structures, such as the Eden Project in Cornwall. Find out how they work

and get stuck in building your own led by British physicist Dr Johnathan Hare.

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GAMELAN WORKSHOPBY SOAS, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

TIMES 11:00 - 11:45 / 12:00 - 12:45 / 14:00 - 14:45 / 15:00 - 15:45 / 16:00 - 16:45

WHEN SATURDAY

Experience music like never before when you join a Balinese Gamelan band for a hands-on workshop.

Performances at 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:45.

CUBAN BIG BAND WORKSHOPBY SOAS, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

TIMES 11:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 15:00 / 15:00 - 16:00

WHEN SUNDAY

Cha Cha Cha! Move to the rhythm of Caribbean sounds and feel the thrill of playing in a Cuban Big Band in this

fun hands-on workshop.

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06 ALICE DIGITAL CONSOLEBY BRITISH LIBRARY


One of the best-loved pieces in the British Library is Lewis Caroll’s original illustrated manuscript of the

Alice in Wonderland story. The fragile document has now been digitised for you to experience first hand.

07 CURIOUS MINDS PHOTO BOOTHBY SPRINGER NATURE


What does your curious mind ponder? Share your thoughts and snap a selfie at the Curious Minds Photo Booth

presented by Springer Nature.

08 GRUB TASTY BITESBY UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON


Entomophagy is the practice of eating insects. As world population increases, more efficient process of cultivating food will be required. Entomophagy presents a solution.

09 CURIOSITIESBY CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS


Check out the Window Gallery at Central Saint Martins to see the artistic talents of students aged 14 - 19 from Camden

Summer University, Cubitt Young Artists & A Team Arts.

10 SUPERCONDUCTOR’S ORCHESTRABY CODASIGN


Will you paint a piano or pluck an invisible harp? Discover music making with a difference with the help of some digital

technology and a dash of creativity. Most suitable for ages 6+.

11 CURIOSITY QUEST SHOWBY POET IN THE CITY

TIMES 12:30 - 13:15 / 15:00 - 15:45 WHEN SATURDAY

Join award-winning children’s poet Joseph Coelho in an exciting interactive performance, and watch the magic

of words come to life before your very eyes. Most suitable for ages 3-8.

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12 LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS BY SOAS, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

TIMES VARIOUS (SEE BELOW) WHEN SATURDAY

Twist your tongue around a range of languages with taster classes from SOAS including Japanese and Persian.

TIME 11:45 Japanese (45 min.)

TIME 12:30 Arabic Calligraphy (45 min.)

TIME 13:15 French (45 min.)

TIME 14:00 Chinese (45 min.)

TIME 14:45 Persian (45 min.)

TIME 15:30 Arabic (45 min.)

13 MIRIAM MARGOLYES READS ALICEBY BRITISH LIBRARY

TIMES 12:00 (90 MIN.) WHEN SUNDAY

Award-winning actress and voice artist Miriam Margolyes reads excerpts from Alice In Wonderland - simply

unmissable! Presented by the British Library.

14 SOUNDHOPPERSBY KING’S CROSS


This workshop leads an interactive sound exploration for pre-school children to encourage a greater awareness of

sound and its nuances.

15 MEETING MR. BOOMBY THE PLACE

TIMES 11:30 - 11:50 / 13:30 - 13:50 / 15:30 - 15:50

WHEN SUNDAY

Bounce along with Mr. Boom! Dance and music show aimed at the little ones, performed on a bouncy castle.

Most suitable for children aged 2 - 6.

16 OPENING GAMBITBY THE PLACE


Be captivated by the Richard Alston Dance Company’s fast-paced and energetic short dance performance.

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King’s Cross Visitor Centre is the official hub for

all your festival information, open each day from

11:00 – 17:00 – head down and see what’s on.

KXPLORERBY KING’S CROSS


GET ON THE HERITAGE TRAILKing’s Cross has a new multimedia digital heritage trail!

You’ll find great pictures, films, memories and stories from the past, present and future of London’s

newest postcode, N1C. www.kxplorer.com/past

SECRETS OF THE KNOWLEDGE QUARTER TOUR*

BY CAMDEN TOUR GUIDES ASSOCIATION


King’s Cross is one of the greatest concentrations of knowledge anywhere in the world. Uncover the secrets

of literature’s finest works, landmark historical events and cutting-edge scientific discoveries in this unique tour.

KING’S CROSS LOST*BY RETHINKING CITIES / MUSEUM OF WALKING


Take part in a family-friendly ‘walkshop’, Kings Cross Lost, which looks at how the area around King’s Cross has

transformed over the last 200 years.

KING’S CROSS FOUNTAIN PLANT ROOM TOUR*

BY KING’S CROSS


Go deep underground to see first-hand the inner workings of King’s Cross’ incredible light and water show - the fountains

at Granary Square. Most suitable for ages 13+.

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CURIOSITY QUEST TOUR*BY POET IN THE CITY


Let children’s writer Kathy Henderson guide you on a poetry-filled adventure through King’s Cross. Where will your

imagination take you? Most suitable for ages 3-8.

KING’S CROSS ENERGY CENTRE TOUR*BY KING’S CROSS


Did you know King’s Cross is one of the most green-forward places in the UK? Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the

Energy Centre to see exactly what powers the development. Most suitable for ages 13+.

*Please ensure you book your place in advance for these Visitor Centre events.

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The Screening Pod will show a selection of

video art and digital archive images

from some of the most intriguing Curious?

partners including British Library, CSM,

Wellcome Trust and Bertha Doc House.


WELCOME TO THE KNOWLEDGE QUARTER

BY THE KNOWLEDGE QUARTER

Learn more about the Knowledge Quarter and its partners in this short introductory video. Knowledge is fuel for the brain.

Get everyone connected and the possibilities are endless. KQ is where thinking joins up.

THE REFURBISHMENT OF THE GASHOLDER TRIPLETS

BY KING’S CROSS

Ever wondered about the Gasholders that shape the King’s Cross skyline? Delve into their 150-year history

with this special screening.

BEING A BEEBY GLOBAL GENERATION

A film following young people as they explore the plight of the bees and the meaning of

environmental stewardship.

A DIFFERENT ANGLEBY BERTHA DOC HOUSE

The documentary cinema showcases a short selection of films which exemplify how the sharing of information and knowledge via documentary filmmaking

can instigate great change in our world.

A CURIOUS COMMISSIONBY BRITISH LIBRARY

Code artist Mario Klingemann creates his own tools to generate digital art. Watch as he works his magic on the

British Library’s vast digital collections.

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SHOWREELBY WELLCOME TRUST

Delve into Wellcome’s vast digital library of thrilling medical science footage, including brain surgery

from 1929 and a leg amputation dating back to 1901.

SHOWREELBY CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS

An exciting selection of the 4D Pathway student’s short films that were presented as part of

CSM’s Strangelove Moving Image Festival 2015.

MOSAICBY WELLCOME TRUST

Clips from the Wellcome Trust / Mosaic channel, the home for all film and multimedia content for telling

in-depth stories about the science of life.

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19 THE MASTERS OF DELIGHT, GIDEON REELING’S ACADEMIC MASTERS


Forget stuffy university lectures, enrol with the University of Total Hilarity - learning with a dose of silliness, Tommy

Cooper jokes, and the odd magic trick for good measure.

20 CRICK SCIENCE BUSKERSBY THE FRANCIS CRICK INSTITUTE


It’s busking, but not as you know it! Madcap science experiments to amuse and intrigue from the

Francis Crick Institute.

21 PHYSICS IN THE FIELDBY INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS


Street science around King’s Cross. Marvel as everyday objects show off mind-boggling science,

and have a go yourself.

22 KX BIG DROPTIMES 11:00 - 17:00 WHEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

In the Big Drop, adrenaline junkies are hoisted to a height of 50 metres before being dropped from a crane. Not for the faint hearted! Suitable for ages 6+ and weight restrictions apply.

23 PARK ACTIVITIESBY FUSION

TIMES SATURDAY 11:30 - 12:30 / 13:00 - 14:00 / 14:30 - 15:30

SUNDAY 11:00 - 11:30 / 12:30 - 13:30 / 16:00 - 17:00


Get active and enjoy a programme of exciting family fun in the beautiful Lewis Cubitt Park, presented by Fusion.

24 POND ACTIVITIESBY FUSION

TIMES 11:00 - 17:00 / SWIMMING SESSIONS 10:00 - 11:00 / 17:00 - 18:00


A veritable smorgasbord of fabulous family fun, all themed around King’s Cross’s very own Pond Club, with everything

from a mini-jet ski duck catch to stand-up paddleboard yoga. S

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25 FREE COPIES OF THE LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS

BY LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS


Enjoy a free copy of the London Review of Books, packed with enthralling essays from a rich variety of

academics, writers and journalists.

26 LONGPLAYER BY THE LONGPLAYER TRUST


This bank holiday weekend, King’s Cross is the temporary listening post for Longplayer – a one thousand year long

musical composition that challenges our perception of the nature of time itself.

27 CREATIVE IDLENESS LOUNGEBY KING’S CROSS


A quiet corner to rest over-stimulated minds and bodies. Reflect on the knowledge absorbed while relaxing

in hammocks.

28 GRANARY SQUIRTBY KING’S CROSS


Did you know the fountains at King’s Cross are secretly a giant game of arcade classic Snake? Download the app and

challenge your friends to a game - addictive fun!

29 BRAIN TRAINING GAMESBY MATHESON MARCAULT


WHERE CANALSIDE STEPS

Join the very theatrical ‘brain scientists’ in a range of games designed to sharpen the mind, and learn a little about the

intriguing world of brain chemistry.

30 CUBAN BIG BAND LIVE MUSICBY SOAS, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON


WHERE CANALSIDE STEPS

The Canalside Steps will come alive to the rhythm of live music from a Cuban Big Band.

31 CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSERBY BRITISH LIBRARY


WHERE CANAL BANK

Lewis Caroll meets Lewis Cubitt. Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland, this is a curious telling of

the tale by The British Library (hint: the canal is involved).

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32 TREE OF KNOWLEDGEBY KING’S CROSS


Come share your nuggets of knowledge in this participatory installation.

33 POETRICSBY GOOGLE UK / CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS


In a joint collaboration with Google UK and Central Saint Martins, enjoy Poetrics, where words spoken into microphones are transformed into randomly-created

poetry and displayed on special LED panels.

34 ENORMOUS HISTORY WALKBY GLOBAL GENERATION

TIMES 12:30-13:30 / 14:30-15:30 WHEN SATURDAY

A chance to walk not just through King’s Cross but the entire history of the Universe with Global Generation.

All welcome; most suitable for children over 6.

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35 THE OLD CURIOSITY CHURCHYARD From Boudicca to The Beatles

BY ST PANCRAS OLD CHURCH

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TIMES 11:00 - 11:30 / 12:00 - 12:30 / 13:00 - 13:30 / 14:00 - 14:30 / 15:00 - 15:30 / 16:00 - 16:30


WHERE ST PANCRAS OLD CHURCH

Take a tour of St Pancras Gardens guided by local experts, and uncover a history that takes in everything from

Boudicca to The Beatles.

36 BEE TRAIL APPBY GLOBAL GENERATION


Download the app and follow the Bee Trail! Learn all about bees and their environment in the heart of

buzzing King’s Cross.

37 VISUALISING THE KNOWLEDGE QUARTERBY SCRIBERIA AND THE KNOWLEDGE QUARTER


Knowledge is fuel for the brain. Get everyone connected and the possibilities are endless. Watch as the Scriberia team

map the Knowledge Quarter and its partners, discover the knowledge on your doorstep. KQ is where thinking joins up.

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CRICK CHAT SATURDAY

CRAFTS COUNCIL – MAKER’S TALK SATURDAY

HOW TO FIND A JOB YOU LOVE SATURDAY

CORAM’S CHILDREN THE STORY OF THE FOUNDLING HOSPITAL SUNDAY

HARGREAVES FOUNDRY ONE PANCRAS SQUARE TALK SUNDAY

I TALK IN CLASS: WHY SOCIAL IS THE FUTURE OF LEARNING SUNDAY

HOW TO CHOOSE A PARTNER SUNDAY

POETRY PARLIAMENT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

SCRIBERIA VISUAL MINUTES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

O B S E R V A T O R Y 02

THE DANCE WE MADE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

CURIOUS CAPERS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

BON VOYAGE SUNDAY

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DEMO PRESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

CRICK STAND SATURDAY

CITRUS SATURDAY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

ANIMAL ANATOMY WORKSHOP SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

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THE GUARDIAN CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL SATURDAY

ALICE 150 YEARS WORKSHOP SUNDAY

GEODESIC DOME WORKSHOP SUNDAY

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GAMELAN WORKSHOP SATURDAY

CUBAN BIG BAND WORKSHOP SUNDAY

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06 ALICE DIGITAL CONSOLE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

07 CURIOUS MINDS PHOTO BOOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

08 GRUB TASTY BITES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

09 CURIOSITIES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

10 SUPERCONDUCTOR’S ORCHESTRA SATURDAY

11 CURIOSITY QUEST SHOW SATURDAY

12 LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS SATURDAY

13 MIRIAM MARGOLYES READS ALICE SUNDAY

14 SOUNDHOPPERS SUNDAY

15 MEETING MR. BOOM SUNDAY

16 OPENING GAMBIT SUNDAY

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KXPLORER SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

SECRETS OF THE KNOWLEDGE QUARTER TOUR SATURDAY

KING’S CROSS LOST SATURDAY

KING’S CROSS FOUNTAIN PLANT ROOM TOUR SUNDAY

CURIOSITY QUEST TOUR SUNDAY

KING’S CROSS ENERGY CENTRE TOUR SUNDAY

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A CURIOUS COMMISSION SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

THE REFURBISHMENT OF THE GASHOLDER TRIPLETS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

SHOW REEL (CSM) SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

BERTHA DOCHOUSE PRESENTS: A DIFFERENT ANGLE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

SHOWREEL (WELLCOME TRUST) SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

BEING A BEE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

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19 THE MASTERS OF DELIGHT, GIDEON REELING’S ACADEMIC MASTERS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

20 CRICK SCIENCE BUSKERS SATURDAY

21 PHYSICS IN THE FIELD SUNDAY

22 KX BIG DROP SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

23 PARK ACTIVITIES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

24 POND ACTIVITIES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

G R A N A R Y S Q U A R E 25 T O 31

25 FREE COPIES OF THE LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

26 LONGPLAYER SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

27 CREATIVE IDLENESS LOUNGE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

28 GRANARY SQUIRT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

29 BRAIN TRAINING GAMES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

30 CUBAN BIG BAND LIVE MUSIC SUNDAY

31 CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

B A T T L E B R I D G E 32 T O 34

32 TREE OF KNOWLEDGE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

33 POETRICS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

34 ENORMOUS HISTORY WALK SATURDAY

O T H E R 35 T O 36

35 THE OLD CURIOSITY CHURCHYARD SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

36 BEE TRAIL APP SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

37 VISUALISING THE KNOWLEDGE QUARTER SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

A T A G L A N C E – S C H E D U L E O F E V E N T S

Please refer to the detailed listings for exact start times, event durations and details of other events running throughout each day. Visit www.kingscross.co.uk/curious on your mobile device for more information. *Pre-booking essential, details online or at the Visitor Centre.

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ALICE DIGITAL CONSOLE

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CURIOUS? PARTNERS

KX BIG DROP

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FUSION POND ACTIVITIES

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LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS

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11:45 SOAS JAPANESE

TASTER SESSION

11:00 SECRETS OF THE KNOWLEDGE QUARTER TOUR*

11:30 RETHINKING CITIES: KING’S CROSS LOST TOUR*

11:30 FUSION PARK ACTIVITIES

11:00 OLD CURIOSITY CHURCHYARD

TOUR

12.0012:15 THE GUARDIAN

CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL:

EMER STAMP*

12:00 SOAS GAMELAN

WORKSHOP

12:30 POET IN THE CITY: CURIOUSITY

QUEST SHOW

12:30 SOAS ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY

TASTER SESSION

12:30 GLOBAL GENERATION: ENORMOUS

HISTORY TOUR*


TOUR

13.00

13:00 CRAFTS COUNCIL – MAKER’S TALK

13:30 THE PLACE: THE DANCE WE MADE


BOOK FESTIVAL: PHILIP REEVE AND SARAH MCINTYRE*

13:15 SOAS FRENCH TASTER

SESSION



TOUR

14.00

14:40 THE PLACE: CURIOUS CAPERS


BOOK FESTIVAL: MICHAEL GRANT*

14:00 SOAS GAMELAN

WORKSHOP

14:00 SOAS CHINESE TASTER

SESSION

14:45 SOAS PERSIAN TASTER

SESSION


14:30 GLOBAL GENERATION: ENORMOUS

HISTORY TOUR*


TOUR

15.0015:00 THE SCHOOL

OF LIFE: HOW TO FIND

A JOB YOU LOVE

15:00 SOAS GAMELAN

WORKSHOP

15:00 POET IN THE CITY: CURIOUSITY

QUEST SHOW

15:30 SOAS ARABIC TASTER SESSION


TOUR

16.0016:30 THE PLACE:

THE DANCE WE MADE



BOOK FESTIVAL: JOSEPH COELHO*

16:00 SOAS GAMELAN

WORKSHOP

16:00 GRANARY SQUIRT


TOUR

S A T U R D A Y

A T A G L A N C E – S C H E D U L E O F E V E N T S

Please refer to the detailed listings for exact start times, event durations and details of other events running throughout each day. Visit www.kingscross.co.uk/curious on your mobile device for more information. *Pre-booking essential, details online or at the Visitor Centre.

S U N D A YS A LO N O B S E R VATO R Y L A B S T U D I O PA R K

S T U D I O C O N D U I T V I S I TO R C E N T R E S C R E E N I N G P O D C U B I T T S G R A N A R Y

S Q U A R EB AT T L E B R I D G E

P L AC E OT H E R

ALL DAY

SCRIBERIA VISUAL MINUTES

DEMO PRESSCITRUS SATURDAYANIMAL ANATOMY

WORKSHOP

ALICE 150 YEARS WORKSHOPS

SOUNDHOPPERSCURIOUS MINDS PHOTO BOOTHALICE DIGITAL

CONSOLEGRUB TASTY BITES

KXPLORER

VIDEO ART AND ARCHIVE IMAGES

FROM SOME OF THE MOST INTRIGUING

CURIOUS? PARTNERS

KX BIG DROPPHYSICS IN THE FIELD

FUSION POND ACTIVITIES

CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER

LONGPLAYERCREATIVE IDLENESS

LOUNGELONDON REVIEW

OF BOOKS

TREE OF KNOWLEDGE

POETRICS

BEE TRAIL APPVISUALISING

THE KNOWLEDGE QUARTER

11.0011:00 CORAM'S

CHILDREN: THE STORY OF

THE FOUNDLING HOSPITAL

11:30 SOAS CUBAN BIG BAND

MUSIC WORKSHOP

11:30 THE PLACE: MEETING MR BOOM

11:30 KX FOUNTAINS PLANT ROOM TOUR*




TOUR

12.00

12:00 HARGREAVES FOUNDRY

ONE PANCRAS SQUARE TALK

12:00 GEODESIC DOME WORKSHOP

12:00 BRITISH LIBRARY: MIRIAM MARGOLYES

READS ALICE

12:30 POET IN THE CITY: CURIOSITY

QUEST TOUR*



TOUR

13.00

13:00 FUTURELEARN - I TALK IN CLASS:

WHY SOCIAL IS THE FUTURE OF LEARNING



13:00 KX ENERGY CENTRE TOUR*



TOUR

14.00

14:15 THE SCHOOL OF LIFE:

HOW TO CHOOSE A PARTNER

14:00 TÊTE À TÊTE: BON VOYAGE


14:30 GEODESIC DOME WORKSHOP


MUSIC WORKSHOP

14:30 THE PLACE: OPENING GAMBIT

14:00 KX FOUNTAINS PLANT ROOM TOUR*

14:30 POET IN THE CITY: CURIOSITY

QUEST TOUR*


TOUR

15.00

15:45 TÊTE À TÊTE: BON VOYAGE


MUSIC WORKSHOP


15:00 KX ENERGY CENTRE TOUR*


TOUR

16.00

16:00 POET IN THE CITY: POETRY

PARLIAMENT



16:30 THE PLACE: OPENING GAMBIT


16:00 GRANARY SQUIRT


TOUR

www.kingscross.co.uk/kings-cross-stories

U P A N D C O M I N G E V E N T S AT K I N G ’ S C R O S S

COURTYARD FESTIVALWHEN THURSDAY 10 TO SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER TIMES 14:00 - 23:00 WHERE LEWIS CUBITT SQUARE

This summer Welsh music festival organiser Green Man brings a beast of a beer festival to King’s Cross. With over 100 of the best Welsh beers and ciders from independent breweries and a great music line up, this is a beer festival with a difference. Free entry.

THE FLOATING CINEMAWHEN THURSDAY 17 TO SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER TIMES VARIOUS WHERE CANALSIDE STEPS, GRANARY SQUARE

The Floating Cinema is back at King’s Cross – this time with an immersive space odyssey. Join us as we journey beyond earth to explore our relationship with outer space. Free, booking essential.

OPEN HOUSEWHEN SATURDAY 19 TO SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER TIMES VARIOUS WHERE VISITOR CENTRE

Come to King’s Cross and find out about the fascinating past of the old buildings here – and the plans for the new buildings that are springing up. Free, booking essential.

VINTAGE PRESENTS THE CLASSIC CAR BOOT SALE AT KING’S CROSSWHEN FRIDAY 2 TO SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER

On Saturday and Sunday over 100 classic and historical vehicles will cruise into King’s Cross for London’s fifth classic car boot sale, curated by Hemingway Design and the Vintage Festival team. We kick off with a free party on Friday evening, with DJs, a cinema bus and the very best street eats.

DRAWING THE WORLD WITH THE BIG DRAWWHEN SUN 11 OCTOBER TIMES 11:00 – 16:00 WHERE GRANARY SQUARE

Free creative activities for all ages. Join us for an exciting day of urban exploration, collaborative drawing and creative activities.

F O R M O R E D E TA I L S A N D B O O K I N G I N F O

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