The capital’s best free events from April 29th-May 3rd
Dear {{ first name | Cheapskater }},
We’re bringing you a slightly shorter edition this week… for a good reason. This Friday, we’re sending out our first-ever bank holiday Cheapskate special, to help you plan the most incredible long weekend without breaking the bank. Do reach out if you know of any fantastic free events that deserve to be included!
In other news, we’re thrilled to have published a Cheapskate guide to Enfield on our blog, written by the wonderful Rebecca James, co-founder of London Feminist Book Club. ICYMI last month, we also have a guide to Hackney by British-Nigerian author and photographer Elizabeth Okoh. Happy reading!
Have a splendid week,
Kate x
PS. Congrats to our reader Donna, who won a pair of tickets to the sold out Spanish Fiesta at La Terraza (as promoted in our most recent newsletter!). Scroll down for another fab competition…
MONDAY
EXHIBIT 🖼️ Lambeth N, until Sept
Insight into conflict
Check out IWM’s Storyteller: Photography by Tim Hetherington, an exhibit looking into the human experience of conflict. ES called it “the most important exhibit you’ll see all year”.
DISCUSS 🗣️ W’minster, from 6.30
Embracing vulnerability
Vulnerability, often mistaken for weakness, can be a source of strength & connection. Join London Cardinals for a meeting about embracing vulnerability & its transformative power.
TUESDAY
LEARN 🎨 Farringdon, 6-8pm
AI & the creative world
How will artificial intelligence influence the creative world? Industry experts will discuss the immense potential of the tech at this Created by Humans. Augmented by AI event.
READING 📚 Peckham, 7-8.30pm
Inclusive book club
Everyone’s welcome at Left Book Club, which meets at Peckham Levels. This month’s read is Angela Davis’ Freedom Is a Constant Struggle (but you don’t need to have read it to join in).
Competition time! 😂
We have 10 pairs of tickets to give away to Good News / Bad News, a new comedy night at Aces & Eights in Tufnell Park on 8 May.
Hosted by Suchandrika Chakrabarti (a writer for Have I Got News For You), this “damn funny” night will feature comedy acts bringing along their best and worst news stories from the past month.
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 10 names at random. Good luck! 🤞
WEDNESDAY
EXHIBIT 🖼️ King’s Cross, until Aug
Beyond the Bassline
On the first Wednesday of every month the British Library’s running pay what you can days for the new Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music exhibit, which looks amazing.
RELAX 🌿 City T’link, various times
Wellbeing Wednesday
Head to Shoe Lane Library for a series of wellbeing-themed activities, including laughter therapy, a May Day blooms-making workshop, yoga & a creative writing session.
THURSDAY
WORKSHOP 🧑🎨 H Wick, 7-10pm
Creative play for adults
Something2ChewOn, the creative play event organiser, is running a free workshop for adults which is all about getting creative & letting your imagination run wild via arts & crafts.
TALK 🗣️ Holborn/virtual, from 6pm
The life of Julie Andrews
After appearing in no Broadway shows during her 40s & 50s, how did Julie Andrews become one of the most revered stars of the late 20th century? That’s the subject of this Gresham College lecture.
FRIDAY
EXHIBIT 🖼️ Bethnal Green, until Oct
Museum of Mankind
We love the sound of Museum of Mankind - a recently opened parody exhibit at the Vagina Museum that highlights misogyny & oppression in history, heritage & the museum industry.
DANCE 🪩 Stoke N, from 1pm
Dinky disco returns
Doña, the independent mezcal & music bar in Stokey, is inviting all “mamas, papas, uncles & aunts” to bring their littles ones of all ages for a croobie (crawl & boogie) this Friday afternoon.
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🥡 ICYMI last week, the Chinese ‘grab & go’ outlet Mama Li has opened at a second location (49 London Wall, Moorgate) & is offering 50% off all food until Tuesday. On that note, modern Indian restaurant Yaatra is offering 50% off lunch until May 30 - just use the code LUNCH50 when booking.
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🍣 To mark Japanese Children’s Day on May 5, children who dine with a paying adult between 12-4pm at any Sticks’n’Sushi restaurant will receive a complimentary bento box (plus each branch is giving away 100 gift bags).
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