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Cheapskate London - Monday 9 June 2025
š Londonās best no-spend events this week
The capitalās best free events from June 9-15th
Happy Monday Cheapskater,
This week, weāre excited to have partnered with the British Academy - the UKās national academy for the humanities and social sciences. On Fri June 20 and Sat 21, the British Academy is hosting a free festival of ideas featuring interactive exhibits and workshops, inspiring performances and screenings, and thought-provoking talks.
Fridayās events have now sold out, but thereās still a tonne taking place on the Saturday - including a ādead or alive writing workshopā, a VR experience looking at how relationships inform our psychological health, and a session exploring how eyewitnesses can put together facial composites. Find out more here!
Have a wonderful week,
Kate and Georgia x
P.S. Congrats to Cheapskate reader Zoe D, who won a pair of tickets to the late event at the British Library that we promoted in last weekās email. Scroll down for your chance to win a meal for two (worth Ā£75!) at Rosaās Thaiā¦
MONDAY
ART š Kingās Cross, until June 29Step into natureThis new immersive exhibit in Granary Square celebrates the connection between humans & plants through visual & audio effects, influenced by how guests interact with a living tree at its centre. | HISTORY š Camden, 10am-6pmA Great ExpectationToday marks exactly 100 years since the Charles Dickens Museum first opened to the public. To celebrate, entry is free all day, plus the museum is open an extra hour. No need to book in advance. |
TUESDAY
FILM š„ Canary Wharf, from 7pmRun, Forrest, Run!Canada Square Park has kicked off its summer film series, & this Tues eve you can watch the Tom Hanks classic Forrest Gump. This Sat is another free screening of a beloved movie: Finding Nemo. Bring layers! | TALK/TV š³ļøāā§ļø Hoxton, 7pmPlease do not swearIn 2004, Big Brother contestant Nadia Almada made headlines as the showās first trans winner. Join film historian Jaye Hudson at the Museum of the Home to explore the portrayal of transness on the classic show. |
WEDNESDAY
ART šØ Knightsbridge, until 10 AugEmbrace your inner childTo celebrate World Play Day on Weds, the Serpentine is unveiling a limited-run special commission by Sir Peter Cook & sponsored by Lego, where adults & children alike can explore the creative power of play. | SING š¤ London Bridge, 7-9.30pmBelt out some bangersCult karaoke club night Karaoke Rumble is taking over The Scoop as part of the Summer on the River event series. Expect a night of power ballads & (very optional) audience participation. |
THURSDAY
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TALK š Shoreditch, 7.30-8.30pmDark side decodedLove Pink Floyd & The Dark Side of the Moon? This Gresham College talk (hosted by Rich Mix) will break down the 50-year-old albumās iconic sound & legacy, & why it still hits today. | MARKET š Kingās Cross, Thurs-SunA taste of JapanInspired by Japanās Shotengai markets, Coal Drops Yard is hosting a series of stalls selling Japanese homewares, fashion & accessories, as well as pan-Asian street food. |
![]() | š£ Competition timeWeāre excited to have teamed up with Rosaās Thai, the authentic (& delicious!) Thai group with restaurants across the UK. Rosaās recently launched āSaiphinās Set Lunchā - a special Ā£15 menu created by co-founder Saiphin Moore. To celebrate the launch, Rosaās is offering one reader a Ā£75 gift voucher - enough to taste the new set lunch menu five times! To enter the draw, simply refer a friend to Cheapskate by sending them this link (it contains your personalised referral code): https://cheapskate-london.beehiiv.com/subscribe?ref=PLACEHOLDER. Once theyāve signed up, youāll be entered & weāll pick one lucky winner at random. Good luck! |
FRIDAY
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ART š¼ļø Bethnal Green, until 20 JulIs This Love?Thatās the title of a new exhibit by the Hong Kong artist Cary Kwok, which opens at the Herald Street gallery this Fri (thereās a private view on Thurs eve). The show features Kwokās humorous & unsettling erotic drawings. | FESTIVAL š” Temple, Fri & SatElevate your creativitySomerset House is playing host to Upgrade Yourself, a festival aimed at young creatives. On offer are zine-making classes, knitting workshops, personal development sessions & short film screenings. |
WEEKEND
NATURE šæ Balham, Sat 2-4pmTake it or leaf itBring a plant to Balham Library & take home another, to commemorate climate initiative The Great Big Green Week this Sat. There will also be nature-related craft activities designed for adults. | MUSIC š§ Barbican, Sat 12-6pmFeel the frequencyCelebrate the history & influence of pirate radio stations at a live radio broadcast hosted by the Barbican Centre & emerging youth-led station Reprezent Radio. Expect every genre, from reggae to dubstep. |
MUSIC š» C Cross, Sat 5-6.40pmOpen-air orchestraItās time for the London Symphony Orchestraās free, open-air concert in Trafalgar Square, this year including pieces by Verdi, Rossini & Puccini (as well as the world premiere of a new work). You donāt need a ticket. | CRAFTS šŗ Waterloo, Sun 1-6pmSip & sculptPart of Little Simzā Meltdown festival (which launches on Thurs), Mould the Moment will provide guests with clay & the opportunity to spend time sculpting it into whatever you fancy. Sounds like mindfulness heaven⦠|
And for dessert...
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š I just found the sunnies Iāll be wearing all summer - theyāre super simple, effortlessly cool & donāt cost a fortune. Iāve also been living in these (less affordable) shoes. - Georgia
š Weāre giving away two pairs of tickets to NOiSE - an immersive live music & live art event at The Blues Kitchen Brixton on Thurs. This women-run night will feature a handpicked line-up of independent artists, followed by an open jam. To enter the draw, simply give us some feedback on Cheapskate by Weds 10am.
šØ Itās Fatherās Day this Sun, & various restaurants/venues are running special offers to celebrate. Our faves include:
A free half pint of house lager at Spitalfields restaurant Noodle and Beer when you order the spiciest dish on the menu
Free whiskey & handmade truffles with your Sunday roast at Pivot in Covent Garden (quote FATHERSDAY when booking)
A free Sunday roast for dads dining with at least two others at Town House, 108 Brasserie or Dalloway Terrace. You can also get bottomless roast potatoes & Yorkshire puddings for the whole table!
A free main meal for the father figure in your life at Burger & Lobster
A free pint of draught beer & a bowling session at any Lane7 venue
Free games of ping pong, crazy golf & more, the whole weekend, at Bat & Ballās Covent Garden & Stratford locations
šŗ On that note, are you looking for Fatherās Day gift ideas? Check out the Ā£25 London Independent Pub Collection - it gets you Ā£100 worth of food & drink at any 10 of 70+ fantastic pubs. Use the code CHEAP25 for free standard shipping.
š³ The Parlour (located in the five-star Great Scotland Yard Hotel in Westminster) has launched a new Swedish breakfast from Michelin-starred chef Niklas Ekstedt. You can take 40% off the entire breakfast menu from June 11-18 if you have a reservation - book here.
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