The capital’s best free events from April 15th-21st
Dear {{ first name | Cheapskater }},
We’re back! Did you miss us last week? I’ve been on a big post-wedding, post-honeymoon comedown, which was fortunately eased by a heavenly after-hours storytelling event at Hackney Community Sauna and an evening watching Machinal at the Old Vic (if you haven’t signed up for their £10 preview tickets, do it now!).
Georgia also had one of those feeling-lucky-to-live-in-London weeks, which included celebrating her birthday at Ronnie Scott’s, where she grooved to the music of Cuban jazz violinist Omar Puente.
Have you done anything unmissable in London recently? Let us know below - and we’ll share some responses in next week’s Cheapskate!
Have you done something unmissable in London recently?
Have a gorgeous week!
Kate x
PS. Congrats to our readers Arianna, Tessa, Charlotte and Sami, who each won a pair of tickets to Top and Bottom Comedy (as promoted in our most recent newsletter!). Scroll down for another fab competition…
MONDAY
EXHIBIT 🖼️ Camden, until Weds
Camden’s rich heritage
There are just a couple of days left to check out Camden Highline, an exhibit / soundscape / pub crawl which takes you on an immersive journey through Camden Town's layered history.
WATCH 🌸 Tott CR, until April 28
Nature’s Confetti
Enjoy the spectacle of spring at Outernet London, the immersive entertainment space which features giant, floor-to-ceiling wraparound screens. Nature’s Confetti will play twice an hour.
TUESDAY
LEARN 🌿 virtual, 7-8pm
Lessons for happier living
How can we feel content & whole? That’s the subject of this special Action for Happiness event with BBC broadcaster & author Simon Mundie, who will explore practical life lessons for happier living.
SING 🎤 Hackney Wick, 7-8.30pm
Play it by ear
Fancy joining a choir? The Bath House (a fantastic, not-for-profit community building) has launched a new, weekly & pay-what-you-can choir programme. Join by simply turning up!
WEDNESDAY
FOOD/DRINK 🌯 Vauxhall, from 11am
Meaty roast & a pint
Get a free Yorkshire Burrito (a “twist on the classic Sunday roast”) & a free pint of Madri at Market Place Vauxhall this Wednesday, to mark the stall’s opening. First come, first served.
RELAX 🧘 Holborn, various times
Wellness Wednesday
Head to Shoe Lane Library for various creative workshops, including “standing stretch”, yoga & flower wreath-making. Plus, there’s a spring-inspired line & wash drawing class.
Competition time! 🎤🎶💃
If you love karaoke, live music, cabaret and singalong dance parties, then you’re going to want to read on…
We have a whopping 10(!) pairs of tickets to give away for Singalong Showdown - an unmissable, immersive night at The Four Thieves pub in Battersea on Friday April 26.
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 & we’ll then pick the names at random. Good luck! 🤞
THURSDAY
LATE 🎲 Bank, 4-8pm
Learning through games
It’s game night at the Bank of England Museum, which is hosting an after-hours event. Play a board game, demo video games & join a talk exploring financial literacy in games.
EXHIBIT 📸 Blackfriars, until April 28
1001 Days in London
Thursday’s the launch of gallery@oxo’s 1001 Days in London photo exhibit: an attempt to display the many diverse elements that make London one of the best cities in the world.
FRIDAY
FESTIVAL 👀 S Ken, until April 28
Remixing the past
Friday marks the start of the V&A’s Performance Festival, which will explore the theme “remastered”. There are several free events, including Strangers, an audio-visual installation.
ART 🖼️ Barbican, until August 18
Purple Hibiscus
The Barbican’s iconic lakeside terrace has been transformed by Purple Hibiscus, a new artwork that’s enveloped the building’s concrete walls in 2,000 square metres of bespoke woven cloth.
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WEEKEND
SHOES 🩴 Shoreditch, Sat
Birkenstock basics
Birkenstock Studio is hosting several free activities this month, including make your own pendants & Birkenstock customisation workshops this Saturday. Book your free spot/s.
FESTIVAL ☪️ Charing Cross, Sat
Eid Mubarak!
Eid in the Square, the Mayor of London’s free, annual festival, is returning to Trafalgar Square to mark the end of Ramadan. There’ll be live comedy & music, food stalls, henna & WAY more.
And for dessert...
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🌤️ Shorts & t-shirt weather is nearly here! I’ve got my eyes on this simple-but-stylish tee. I also love this cap and these “swamp green” trainers.
🌮 The Mexican-inspired restaurant group Wahaca has just opened its first new restaurant for seven years. Diners at the new Paddington branch can take 50% off food from now until April 28. Book here.
🍊 Belvoir Farm has brought out a new low-calorie, lower-sugar Sicilian Blood Orange Lemonade & an Elderflower Lemonade (available to buy for £2 from Waitrose). I was lucky enough to sample them both - and can assure you that they’re absolutely delicious!
🥼 Looking to upgrade your PJs for spring? Bonsoir London has some nice options (& they’re offering 20% off at the mo). They do some lush bedding too.
💌 We’ve been loving the free Nomad for Less newsletter, which is full of budget-savvy travel tips, & Finchley Now, which is a great read for N12ers & beyond.
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