ART 🧑‍🎨 Stoke New, until Feb 15

Art as an experience 

Check out Housewarming, a very cool temporary art project which has seen a derelict house transformed into an art gallery showcasing work by some of London’s best alternative artists.

WORKSHOP 🧐 virtual, 6.30-7.30pm

Feel like an imposter?

If you have moments when you doubt your abilities at work, you might want to attend the Roundhouse’s workshop on overcoming imposter syndrome (aimed at 18 to 30-year-olds).

LEARN 🔮 virtual, 7-8pm

Does manifestation work?

Learn the new science of manifestation & discover the amazing power of your mind at this pay-what-you-want Action for Happiness event with neuroscientist Prof James Doty.

TALK 🤬 virtual, from 7pm

Musk’s ‘dangerous turn’

What are the consequences for free speech - & hate speech - as Elon Musk controls & reshapes the online town square? That’s the topic of this fascinating Jewish Book Week event.

FESTIVAL 🎉 Waterloo, until Feb 17

Imagine Children’s Festival

Southbank Centre’s annual Imagine Children’s Festival, which is aimed at families, returns this Weds. There are more than 100 events in the varied programme - many of which are free.

LEARN 🔋 Bethnal Green, 6.30-8.30

Skills for saving energy

Learn how to reduce the energy you use (& save money on bills!) at this eco workshop. You’ll also learn to make a heat pack from upcycled materials (good for bedtime toe warming). Book ASAP.

Competition time! 🧡

Looking for a fun Valentine’s Day plan? We have a pair of tickets to give away for the Feb 14 showing of the Olivier-nominated stage sensation The Choir of Man - an uplifting celebration of community and friendship (with free beer!).

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LATE ❤️ South Ken, 6-9pm

Romance & reproduction

Explore the mysteries of human reproductive health & animal sexual selection at a special Imperial College London late event marking Valentine’s Day & LGBT History Month.

WATCH 🐲 Russell Sq, 4.30-7.30pm

Year of the dragon

Celebrate the year of the dragon at The Brunswick, which is putting on a day of family-friendly events, including a traditional Chinese performance ft. stilt walkers, dragons & more.

FOOD 🍕 Clapham, from 12pm

Get a pizza this!

To mark National Pizza Day, modern Italian food brand Crosta & Mollica is treating Londoners to sourdough pizzas from a van in Clapham Old Town (The Polygon). Quote “pizza pronto” for yours.

ART 🎨 Peckham, until Sunday

Pioneering & provocative

There are just a few days left to check out Hospital, the pioneering & provocative late artist & educator Pope. L’s first solo exhibition in a London institution (the South London Gallery).

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POP-UP 🛍️ Blackfriars, 11am-4pm

Self-love & shopping

Two female-founded small businesses are coming together this Sat for a self-love-themed pop-up shop. The first 20 customers get a goodie bag, plus there’s free coffee all day.

FESTIVAL 🐉 various, from 10am

Xin Nian Kuai Le!

Sunday’s the 2024 Chinese New Year festival in central London & free festivities will be taking place across the West End, including a parade, arts & crafts workshops & martial arts performances.