Share a piece of your writing or simply listen & get inspired at Deli-cious, the open mic night at Theatre Deli Leadenhall Street. All forms of writing are welcome, including poetry & short stories.

It’s the last week to check out Battersea Power Station’s annual Light Festival. Expect seven light art installations enhanced with soundscapes & interactive elements.

How can we move on from our trauma? That’s the topic being explored at this useful pay-what-you-can Action for Happiness talk with psychologist Dr Jessamy Hibberd.

If you fancy taking an inspirational journey through the career of one of the nation’s most important authors, don’t miss the British Library’s Malorie Blackman: The Power of Stories exhibition.

Weds is the launch of The Overview Effect, a new exhibition at the Science Gallery exploring how we we navigate the gulf between the scale of a human life & nature’s vast timeline.

It’s also the opening of From the Ashes, an exhibit at The Truman Brewery featuring a collection of ashes from the burnt areas of the Amazon rainforest, - shining a light on climate change’s impact.

We have a pair of tickets (worth £25 each) to give away to the next Soane Late - an after-hours opening of the Sir John Soane’s Museum. Admission includes a glass of wine in the Library Dining Room.

The event takes place on Feb 23 & will be a great opportunity to explore the extraordinarily quirky home of the famous English architect.

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 a name at random. Good luck! 🤞

From Thurs, the Hong Kong-based artist Zheng Bo is turning Somerset House’s courtyard into a large-scale bamboo garden, creating “a place for contemplation” in central London.

Join the Queer History Club for an evening of LGBTQ+ history, artworks & conversations about “queer/ing maritime history” at the National Maritime Museum. Book your free ticket ASAP.

Crosstown has teamed up with Oatly to turn its cinnamon scroll doughnut into a drink - & 100s of them are being given away for free from the Brick Lane, Canary Wharf & Marylebone stores.

Explore British textile history through performances, talks, art, workshops & more at Friday Late x Nicholas Daley: Fabric and Folklore - the V&A’s first late event of the year.

Want to learn more about harmonising your hormones? We’ve teamed up with Mollie Huckerby, a certified nutritionist & the founder of FLOR, to run a free lunchtime webinar on March 5.

In this 30-min talk, Mollie will share practical strategies & insights to help you optimise your hormonal health & unlock a renewed sense of vitality. There’ll also be an opportunity to ask questions.

Sign up here!

As it’s the fourth weekend of the month, Urban Makers (one of the oldest markets in London) is taking over Old Spitalfields Market with 30+ stalls featuring stunning homemade creations.

Want to have your say on the artwork that sits on the Fourth Plinth at Trafalgar Square? The National Gallery has opened an exhibit of the shortlisted artworks - & you can vote on your fave.