1  Irish Gods Come Back to Life: AE and the Tuatha Dé Danann
Talk by Dr Mark Williams (Peterhouse, Cambridge) on how Irish mythic gods the Tuatha Dé Danann have been envisioned, recreated and appropriated during the 20th century.
7.30pm, Treadwell's Bookshop, London. £7

2  Occult London in the Sixties and Seventies: Interview with Francesca Rossetti
Francesca Rossetti, author of The Aquarian Guide to Occult, Mystical, Religious, Magical London (1970), reminisces about the many and various occultists and magicians she met doing their thing in London in the Sixties and Seventies.
7.30pm, Treadwell's Bookshop, London. £7.

3 - 6 Dragon Con
Huge US convention, ranging over science fiction, fantasy gaming, comics, literature, art and music. Includes thousands of hours of lectures and shows, as well as a film festival and massive exhibitor fair.
Atlanta. For ticket info visit conference website.

4 Dragon Boat Regatta
Dragon boat racing, an ancient Chinese tradition, comes to London this month. Watch from the banks of the Thames as teams of 20 paddlers with a drummer at the helm compete in boats decorated with dragon heads.
9am, Royal Albert Docks. London. Free.

7 - 8 Fiestas del Diablo
Canary Islands festival featuring a local in a flame-spitting, firework-spraying devil costume, who invades the town of Tijarafe only to be driven away, in honour of the Virgin, Nuestra Senora de Candelaria.
Tijarafe, Canary Islands.

10 - 12 GhoStock Key West
Weekend event hosted by TV's Patrick Burns in Key West, Florida, with historical tours and ghost hunts.
Key West, Florida, USD 99

11 Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival
This festival is open to everyone, with more than 50 crews regularly registering to battle it out over the 250m dragon boat race course. The festival will also include a funfair, roadshow and Chinese lion dancing.
River Cam, Cambridge.

12 Occult New York
A walking tour of occult Manhattan, conducted by author of Occult America, Mitch Horowitz.
New York, USD 20

14 Charming Augustine with Zoe Beloff
An experimental narrative inspired by a series of photographs and texts on hysteria published in 1870s Paris, focusing on a young girl who was visited by frequent attacks which were accompanied by visions and voices.
The Last Tuesday Society, London. Tickets £7. For more information please see website.

15 Bataille, Haiti and Voodoo with Dr John Cussans
A talk on the influence of Haitian voodoo on the development of social psychopathology in Europe during the 19th century.
The Last Tuesday Society, London. Tickets £7. For more information please see website.

17 - 18 Lebowski Fest
A two-day event held across Chicago celebrating cult flick The Big Lebowski, complete with fancy dress, a screening of the film itself and - of course - plenty of bowling.
Chicago, USD 40 two-day pass

18  The Goblin King's Court of DisOrder
Guerrilla Zoo present a masquerade ball, featuring live bands, DJs and performances with a 'goblin king' theme.
9pm till late, under London Bridge, London. £20 adv/£25 door.

18 - 19 Pensacola Para Con 2010
Explore the hidden supernatural history of Pensacola, Florida alongside an array of celebrities, including Brad and Barry Klinge (Ghost Lab) and international psychic medium Erika Boussarhane.
Pensacola, Florida.

23 Hysteria with Julia Borossa
A talk exploring the history of hysteria in relation to psychoanalysis.
The Last Tuesday Society, London. Tickets £7. For more information please see website.

23  Traditional Witchcraft: With special attention to the 1734 tradition
Talk by Stuart Inman (one of the three Virtue-holders of the Tradition) about the various strands feeding into origins of Traditional Craft; the way it differs from Wicca; and its central symbols, tools and methods.
7.30pm, Treadwell's Bookshop, London. £7

23 - 26  Branchage film festival
Film festival with screenings, live music events and parties taking place at various weird and wonderful locations around Jersey.
Jersey. For ticket info visit the festival website.

24 (until 6 Nov)  Spirit Worlds
Exhibition of work by West African Artist Julien Sinzogan depicting the world of spirit ancestors and the transmigration of African 'soul'.
12.30-5.30pm, Tuesday - Saturday, October Gallery, London.

26 Guided tour of The Curiosity Museum
Guided tour of the Curiosity Museum with its Curator-in-Chief, Viktor Wynd.
The Last Tuesday Society, London. Tickets £5. For more information please see website.

25 - 26 NeoParacon 2010
The second annual Northeast Ohio Paranormal Conference, held in Cleveland's Case Western Reserve University Conference Centre and featuring Brandy Green and Ashley Godwin (Ghost Hunters International).
Cleveland, Ohio. For ticket info visit the conference website.

28  Drugs and Magic: The Chemicals of Chaos 
Talk by chaos magician Julian Vayne on the use of psychoactive chemicals to achieve gnosis.
6.30pm, October Gallery, London. £7 (£5 concessions).




ONGOING

Until 5 Sep Myths and Mobsters
Exhibition delving into the origins of a myriad of mythological creatures, including the cyclops, unicorn and chimera.
Horniman Museum, London, £5.00 (£2.50 concessions)

Until 6 Sep Burning Man
Annual gathering in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, where around 25,000 people adorn themselves in outlandish clothing, commandeer bizarre vehicles and - on the final night - torch the titular Burning Man himself.
Black Rock Desert, Nevada.

Until 12 Sep  The Surreal House
Exhibition exploring surrealist attitudes to architecture and the idea of the house.
Barbican Art Gallery, London. £10 (£8 online).

Until 23 Dec  The Masonic Emporium
Exhibition about the growing market for Masonic goods and ceremonial costumes during the 19th century.
Freemasons' Hall, London. Free.




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