The capital’s best free events from June 10th to 16th
Good morning {{ first name | Cheapskater }},
Summer’s been a bit of a washout so far, so we loved feeling the sun on our faces over the weekend! We hope you all had a good one.
This week, we’ve partnered with The Skin Deep, a US-based design studio which explores human emotion, intimacy and connection in relationships.
The Skin Deep is bringing its Emmy-award-winning video series {THE AND} (which centres around authentic and emotional conversations between two people) to London on July 13 and 14 - and they’re looking for participants. The experience is totally free and designed for new or long-term couples, friends, family members and/or creative collaborators.
If you’re interested in being part of this unique production, find out more and apply here.
Have a sublime week,
Kate and Georgia x
PS. Congrats to our reader Nadine M, who won a pair of tickets to Summer Open Studio, which we promoted in last week’s newsletter. This week, you have the chance to win a year-long National Art Pass - scroll down for the deets!
MONDAY
NATURE 🍃 South Ken, 4-5.30pm
Greener Futures
Scientists, activists, artists & storytellers are gathering at the Natural History Museum later today to explore the wonderful world of plants & fungi.
ART 🖼️ Bond Street, until July 7
Art in Mayfair 2024
Today’s the launch of Art in Mayfair, a four-week event which sees fashion & jewellery houses team up with artists & sculptors to transform the historic art district.
TUESDAY
FILM 📽️ London Bridge, 7-8.30pm
The Lost Boys screening
London Bridge City’s outdoor Summer by the River festival (on the banks of the Thames) is back! This Tues eve, they’re screening 2023’s The Lost Boys.
WORKSHOP 🧠 virtual, 12-1pm
Making better decisions
Get actionable tips to improve your own strategic decision-making at this workshop, held as part of the free LSE Festival (here’s the full programme).
Dundee Contemporary Arts, Museum of the Year Finalist, 2024. Image courtesy of Dundee Contemporary Arts. © Erika Stevenson.
Competition time! 🖼️
We’ve partnered with National Art Pass to give away a free 12 month pass (worth £79!).
From utterly unique galleries and museums to tranquil historic houses and gardens, a National Art Pass will give you free or half-price entry to hundreds of cultural institutions across the UK, plus 50% off major exhibitions.
Want to win a 12 month National Art Pass (worth £79)?
* By clicking “yes please”, you are consenting to your email address being shared with our partner, National Art Pass.
If you’re interested in a National Art Pass (& sadly don’t win this competition), you might want to check out this three-month trial National Art Pass, which is £15 & available to buy in June.
WEDNESDAY
ART 🎨 Peckham, until July 14
Creativity & connection
Making Connections has returned to The Old Waiting Room with a series of free & affordable art events, including screenings, talks & workshops.
THEATRE 🎭 London Bridge, 7-10pm
Shakespeare in 40 mins
Fancy seeing Romeo and Juliet & Macbeth, two of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, transformed into outrageous comedies - in just 40 mins each? Find out more.
THURSDAY
MARKET 🤤 Beckenham, 4-9pm
Peckish in the park
Beckenham Place Mansion is hosting its first Peckish of the year this Thurs - an evening of street food, live local DJs, hula hooping classes, crafts & more.
POP-UP 🎶 Canada Water, 6-9pm
Pimms & live music
Grab a deckchair & watch the sun set over the river at Thirsty Thursdays, Goodluck Hope’s live music & themed drinks pop-up. Pimms is starring this week.
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FRIDAY
FASHION 👗 Green P, until June 28
Westwood’s wardrobe
Check out the personal wardrobe of the late fashion designer Vivienne Westwood at this new Christie’s exhibit (which is accompanying an auction).
ART 🏡 West London, June 14-16
Visiting artists at home
Artists at Home, an annual open studios scheme across Chiswick, Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush, returns this Fri. Check out all the studios you can nose around here.
WEEKEND
PARTY 🎉 Waterloo, Sat from 2pm
Celebrating queer nightlife
The Southbank Centre is hosting London Queer Soundsystem Day - an open-air party celebrating Chaka Khan’s gift to London’s queer dance floors.
FESTIVAL 🎪 Stratford, Sat 12-7pm
The Great Get Together
Head to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the Great Get Together - a community festival filled with music, dance, arts & crafts workshops, sports & food.
And for dessert...
🧡 Fancy winning two VIP tickets for Pub in the Park Chiswick? The fantastic food & music festival is being held at Chiswick House & Gardens from June 28-30, with highlights including Tom Kerridge, Busted, De La Soul & a Lazy Sunday with Jools Holland.
To enter the draw, refer a friend to Cheapskate using your unique code: {{rp_refer_url}}. Once they’ve signed up, you’ll be entered & we’ll then pick a name at random. Good luck! 🤞
🍸 The Little Violet Door, a new neighbourhood bar & restaurant on Kingly Street in Carnaby, opens today - & you can take 50% off all food & drink until June 16 to celebrate.
🥼 PSA: The lush PJ brand Bonsoir is currently offering 20% off menswear for Father’s Day (just use the code FD20). Sock-maker Peper Harow also has a great Father’s Day collection; we particularly love this burgundy pair & the men’s mystery box is fun.
🛒 We’re obsessed with the (free-to-use) cashback app JamDoughnut, which gives you up to 20% instant cashback at thousands of shops, restaurants & supermarkets. Use our referral code EAMT to get a £3 bonus when you use the app for the first time.
🛍️ Georgia can’t stop banging on about her new white t-shirt from our new fave clothing brand Plain and Simple. It’s sustainably & ethically-made using renewable energy, & comes with a lifetime guarantee!
🌿 Fancy giving natural, food-grown supplements a try? You can take £15 off your first order with Wild Nutrition by clicking here.
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