Former (or current!) My Chemical Romance fans, we urge you to head to the Barbican Library to check out I’m Not Okay: An Emo Retrospective, an exhibit exploring the rise of Britain’s Y2K lost emo subculture.

Today’s the launch of Taste of Memory, a London Archives exhibit looking at the transformative influence of regional food on today’s British culinary landscape, starting with the five Chinatowns across the UK.

Our underlying beliefs profoundly influence the ways we interact with the world, but we’re often completely unaware of their power. Learn more about shaping your mindset at this pay-what-you-can talk.

Interested in taking wonderful pictures of the night sky without a telescope? There’s a free night sky photography talk taking place this Tues eve, as part of the Streatham Festival (which is running until Sun).

Somerset House has just launched Making a rukus!, an exhibit exploring the joy, friendship, resistance & art of black LGBTQIA+ people in Britain, & taking inspiration from causing a ruckus (or making a noise).

Check out Endurance & Joy in the East End, a brand new Museum of the Home exhibit (opening Weds) that will showcase & pay homage to one of Britain’s leading photographers of protest, David Hoffman.

Then you’ll probably want to attend the Moving to Portugal Show - a one-day event at the Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel. Expect seminars, panel talks & more. You need to register ahead.

The cosy Hand of Glory pub is hosting an evening of live traditional folk music this Thurs, featuring “songs, stories & craic from some of London’s finest traditional musicians”. Book a table here.

We’re extremely excited to have teamed up with the wonderful EFG London Jazz Festival for this week’s competition!

One lucky Cheapskate reader will win a pair of tickets (worth £90) to see Irish jazz icon Imelda May - plus the Grammy-nominated Bernhoft - at the Southbank Centre on Nov 23.

Imelda will perform some of her best known songs & favourite tunes, spanning blues, rock, soul, gospel & jazz, in a night to bring lovers of all music together.

To enter the draw, simply refer a friend to Cheapskate by sending them this link (it contains your personalised referral code): {{rp_refer_url}}.

Once they’ve signed up, you’ll be entered, & then we’ll pick the winner’s name at random. Good luck! 🤞

New whiskey bar Odyssey is hosting an “exclusive” opening party in partnership with Yellowstone Bourbon, with free whiskey welcome cocktails upon arrival. Sign up to the newsletter for guestlist access.

Bloomsbury Festival is taking over the amazing Conway Hall this Fri eve with music, dance & other pop-up performances taking place throughout the building (plus there’ll be food & drink stalls). No need to book.

Celebrate Apple Day at the Village Orchard Dulwich this Sat. Activities will include apple-inspired crafts, apple tasting, apple pressing & apple-inspired culinary delights, plus there’s a tour of the orchard at 12.30pm.

Head to the London Welsh Centre for the Autumn Welsh Market, a “vibrant marketplace“ that will showcase the best of Welsh food, drink, art, jewellery, homeware, & more, in the heart of the capital.

It’s the last weekend to check out Come As You Really Are, an exhibit featuring thousands of objects created, modified or collected by hobbyists across the UK, taking place at Grants - a former department store.

There’s a special edition of the weekly Cheesewick Cheese Market happening this Sun which includes a free “meet the makers” event with the producers of Pitchfork Cheddar & Gorwydd Caerphilly. Sounds grate!