Difficult to avoid the Bat-hype machine this week, as the release of The Dark Knight has prompted calls for a posthumous Oscar for Heath Ledger. Luckily, as always, London provides for those who don't necessarily want the latest marketing churn poured down their throat. For your consideration this week: Thursday: Wong Kar Wai's In The Mood For Love is the next film at Rivington Place, in conjunction with their Oscar Munoz retrospective. After his......

Fed up with this ever changing weather and longing for some summer sultriness? Well, a taste of Cuban culture, live on stage, could be just what you need. Havana Rakatan is an infectious explosion of Cuban music and dance featuring 14 hot and sexy dancers and a live band. Refresh your love of latin grown on Strictly Come Dancing and see the whole gamut from slinky rumba to vibrant cha-cha-cha performed in cool and......

January is a toughie. Torn between new year's virtue and that rebellious streak? Well, here are some things to amuse you that at least wont tug too hard at your purse strings. Monday: Witch hunts to start the week at Gresham College from 6pm. Free knowledge. Tuesday: Are you a tech geek? Are you interested in search engines, the internet and web technology? Do you need to make more friends? Well, pitch up for......