1 BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Annual series of events promoting the knowledge of black history and celebrating its cultural heritage. Various venues around the UK (www.black-history-month.co.uk ), throughout Oct

2 THE SKI & SNOWBOARD SHOW

Big exposition aimed at winter sports aficionados – find advice, holidays and everything that you could possibly need to pound the powder in whatever way you prefer. Olympia, Hammersmith Road, W14 (www.metrosnow.co.uk ), from Wed, until Oct 28

3 CONSERVATION CENTRE

Meet the people who are saving the nation’s artefacts for future generations as the British Library’s conservation centre opens up to the public. British Library, Euston Road, NW1 (www.bl.uk 0870 4441500), every Thur (2pm)

4 DEAD LANGUAGE

Eccentric performance art, set in the future with armies of artist clones. Who will win in a fight between a gang of Warhols and a gang of Emins? ICA, The Mall, SW1 (www.ica.org.uk 020-7930 3647), until Mon

5 THE WINE SHOW

Tasting theatres, accessories, appearances from wine celebs such as Oz Clark and Matt Skinner, ideas for choosing wines for occasions and much more. Business Design Centre, Upper Street, N1 (www.wineshow.co.uk 0870 8900094), Thur-Sun

For more events in your area, timesonline.co.uk/events