1 DIGITAL DREAMS

Series of lectures on digital arts by the titans of film sfx and animation. Fascinating stuff, visually stunning. Starr Auditorium, Tate Modern, SE1 (www.tate.org 020-7887 8888 ), Tue and Wed

2 THE CENTRE FOR IMPROVED LIVING

The artist Marc Horowitz broadcasts a live talk show called Me and You and lets visitors participate in workshops from “how to start your own live talk show” to “how to make killer sandwiches”. Hayward Project Space, Southbank Centre, SE1 (southbank centre.co.uk ), until Apr 13

3 IDEAL HOME SHOW

The latest designs for home and garden, with celebrity guests, presentations and demonstrations. Earls Court, Warwick Road, SW5 (www.idealhomeshow.co.uk 0844 4154144), until Apr 6

4 THE VITALITY SHOW

The UK’s largest consumer health, beauty and wellbeing expo, with makeovers, pampering, dance and yoga classes and a sprinkling of celebrities. Olympia Grand Hall, Hammersmith Road, W14 (www.thevitalityshow.co.uk 0844 4154416), from Thur, until Mar 30

5 SHORTFEST

A festival of short films - in your own home! With the best original shorts from new film-making talent and the most popular shorts shown on PropellerTV over the past two years. On Sky195 and www.propellertv.co.uk/shortfest.aspx , from Thur, until Mar 31