London Epicurean

London's premier jazz night returns.

Miles Davis's legendary album is performed live and in full by world-acclaimed musicians.

The highest selling jazz album of all time, going quadruple platinum, it was further honoured by the house of representatives in December 2009 when they voted 409 – 0 in favour of naming the album as a national treasure.

Consistently sold out in advance, this spectacular event is a must-see for both jazz fanatics and the jazz-curious alike.

https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/miles-davis-kind-of-blue-jazz-cafe-tickets/14208883?pl=JC

Please book your ticket before you rsvp

We’ll meet up for a drink and food before heading to the event, v

Second part of my architectural walk series: brutalist London!

We’ll start with a tour of the Barbican, get a lunchbox /picnic and head off to explore other Brutalist sites.

Brutalist architecture is an architectural style that emerged during the 1950s in the United Kingdom, among the reconstruction projects of the post-war era. Brutalist buildings are characterised by minimalist constructions that showcase the bare building materials and structural elements over decorative design. The style commonly makes use of exposed, unpainted concrete or brick, angular geometric shapes and a predominantly monochrome colour palette; other materials, such as steel, timber, and glass, are also featured. The French phrases béton brut ("raw concrete") led to the naming of this style.

Derived from the Swedish phrase nybrutalism, the term "new brutalism" was first used by British architects Alison and Peter Smithson for their pioneering approach to design. In the United Kingdom, brutalism was featured in the design of utilitarian, low-cost social housing influenced by socialist principles and soon spread to other regions around the world, while being echoed by similar styles like in Eastern Europe.

Buy your tickets :

https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/event/architecture-tours

Date and time as per this event.

Allow c. 10 miles, drink in the evening at the pub.

If you don't want to pay for the Barbican tour, meet us at the Barbican Tube station - outside, at around 12:30PM.

Second half: Part of my architectural walk series: brutalist London!

We’ll start with a tour of the Barbican (paid for), get a lunchbox and head off to explore other Brutalist site.

If you dont want to pay for and join the Barbican tour , you can join us for a picnic lunch at the Barbican and rest the tour.

Brutalist architecture is an architectural style that emerged during the 1950s in the United Kingdom, among the reconstruction projects of the post-war era. Brutalist buildings are characterised by minimalist constructions that showcase the bare building materials and structural elements over decorative design

Allow c.6-7 miles, drink in the evening at a local pub.

Tom Cruise’s breakout film is a smart coming-of-age comedy fused with a terrific Tangerine Dream score.

Director- Paul Brickman
With
Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano
USA 1983. 99min

A straight-A student and model son, Joel is on the cusp of being accepted into a prestigious college when his parents take a vacation. Home alone, Joel has the chance to cut loose. But as soon as he does, his life spins wildly out of control. A fun yet profound portrait of 1980s American youth, Risky Business gave Cruise scope to highlight his skills as both a comedic and dramatic actor. It’s an incredible, star-making lead performance and an electrifying glimpse of what was to come.

I am in seat D9.

We’ll go for dinner at Wagamama afterwards

https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/mapSelect.asp