Passion Points: Arts/Culture
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If you’re visiting London this spring, don’t miss the following cultural highlights:
THEATER/DANCE
Until August 1, watch the brilliant Juliet Stevenson in Duet for One at the Vaudeville Theatre (www.vaudeville-theatre.co.uk).
If you’re lucky, you can still get tickets to see Jude Law in Hamlet, in a production at the Wyndham Theatre (www.wyndhams-theatre.com).
Kids will love the new production of Peter Pan, performed in a specially built theater in the Kensington Park Gardens (www.visitlondon.com/peterpan) through August 30.
Dance aficionados should get tickets to see ballet star Carlos Acosta performing with other top dancers form companies like the Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi at the London Coliseum (www.eno.org) from July 22 through July 15.
AT THE MUSEUM From June 11 through 17, don’t miss the famous Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair (www.grosvenorfair.co.uk), which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.
Running through August 16, the Royal Academy of Arts hosts its annual Arts Summer Exhibition, now in its 241st year.
From August 1 through September 27, visit Buckingham Palace with a special exhibition of the Queen’s dresses, jewels and photographs.
If you’re traveling with kids, don’t miss Walking with Dinosaurs, an exhibition at the O2 arena (www.theo2.co.uk) that runs from August 5 through 9.
SPECIAL EVENTS One June 14, watch Trooping the Colour on Horse Guards Parade in St James’ Park in celebration of the Queen’s birthday.
From June 16 thrugh 20, join the Royals at the quintessentially English Ascot Races where large hats are essential
From June 22 through July 4, join the players on Centre Court, or the fans on Murray Mound (formerly Henman Hill) during Wimbledon
From July 17 through September 12, listen to world-class classical music at the BBC Proms, which hosts more than 170 events.
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