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The Cultural Events Not to be Missed this November
The Cultural Events Not to be Missed this November
31 Oct 2019
Discover everything from Op Art and Liverpudlian fashion to Mozart mania with our picks of events to enjoy this November.
BRIDGET RILEY
Bridget Riley, Painting with Verticals 3, 2006. © Bridget Riley 2019. All rights reserved
The queen of Op Art presents a major exhibition of her optically astounding works, as well as early figurative pieces and recent wall paintings.
Hayward Gallery
Until 26 January 2020
An English lady’s wardrobe
Weldon's ladies fashion patterns
Enjoy a snapshot of life during Liverpool’s inter-war years through the garments, accessories and ephemera owned by Mrs Emily Margaret Tinne.
Walker Art Gallery
Until 1 March 2020
bath Mozartfest
This nine-day festival celebrates all things Mozart with an acclaimed roster of musicians, including pianist Imogen Cooper, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales (with pianist Yevgeny Sudbin) and the Belcea Quartet.
Various locations
8 – 16 November
Leonardo: Experience a Masterpiece
Leonardo da Vinci 1452 - 1519 Virgin of the Rocks - tracing of the lines relating to underdrawing for the first composition, incorporating information from all technical images © The National Gallery, London
Enter the world of Leonardo da Vinci through a new immersive experience that allows you to view The Virgin of the Rocks in four distinct spaces.
National Gallery
9 November – 12 January 2020
Victorian Christmas Festival
Get in the seasonal spirit with classic Victorian characters, a traditional green Father Christmas and festive foodstuffs on Pudding Lane, at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
29 November – 1 December 2019
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