Top Five Museums: Hadrian: Empire and Conflict

The life and legacy of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, looking at his military might, his architectural projects, and his sexuality

Top Five Comedy: Latitude Festival

The lengthy bill of comedic talent features Bill Bailey, Tim Minchin, Rich Hall, Stephen Grant, Dan Atkinson and Carey Marx

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Top Five Kids: Fifi and the Flowertots Live

See the TV stars live on stage for the first time in this show for ages 3-7, at Leatherhead Theatre

Top Five Jazz: Vinicius Cantuaria

Quite a coup, this, one of the most sophisticated Brazilian singer-guitarists turns on the bossa charm in an intimate setting

Top Films in Rep: Man on Wire

Breathtaking documentary about the daring high-wire walk made by the Frenchman Philippe Petit between the twin towers in the US

Top Five Galleries: The Courtauld Cézannes

A wide collection of Cézanne paintings, drawings and watercolours, at The Courtauld Gallery, The Strand

From now to September by the sea

New art by Tracey Emin, Mark Wallinger et al inspired by and presented around the town at Folkestone Triennial

Top Five Theatre: Under the Blue Sky

Francesca Annis stars in David Eldridge's play, the tale of six lives, three relationships and the nature of love and friendship

Top Five Classical: King’s Lynn Festival

Featuring performances by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the St Petersburg String Quartet

Top Dance: Mikhailovsky Ballet

The St Petersburg company makes its London debut with a season that kicks off with George Kovtun's new version of Spartacus

Top Five Opera: Le Nozze di Figaro

The last chance to catch this run of David McVicar's staging, whose fine cast includes Ildebrando D'Arcangelo in the title role

Top Five Gigs: Lovebox Weekender

Featuring Groove Armada, Human League, Young Knives, Cage the Elephant, the Flaming Lips, Goldfrapp and Alphabeat

Top Five Events: British International Motor Show

Mammoth event with hundreds of cars on display, global premieres, interactive features and music, at ExCel

Top Five Clubs: Secret Sundaze

The underground party demons take over the Scala, with Giles Smith, James Priestle and more playing house, techno, funk and disco

Top Five Jazz: Henley Festival

The music contingent features the classy guitar duets of John Williams and John Etheridge, plus the young pianist Zoë Rahman

Top Five Museums: The Streets of Camden

History of the borough in association with Camden History Society, at Burgh House & Hampstead Museum

Top Five Opera: Tristan and Isolde

High-definition relay of Wagner’s titanic music drama from Milan, directed by Patrice Chéreau and conducted by Daniel Barenboim

Top Five Classical: First Night of the Proms

A programme with snippets by the centenary boys Olivier Messiaen and Elliott Carter, as well as Strauss, Mozart and Beethoven

Top Five Comedy: Ealing Comedy Festival

Featuring the likes of Rhod Gilbert, Wilson Dixon, Jo Caulfield and Ricky Grover, followed by Ed Byrne and Paul Zenon