It’s 200 years since the birth of the modern railway, so check out an exhibit of the best landscape photography taken from trains in the UK, right next to Leon at Liverpool St Station.

To celebrate 25 years of the Royal Drawing School, the charity is hosting an exhibit of drawings from artists like Tracey Emin, exploring how crucial the humble pencil sketch is to their work.

You CAN sit with us! This week’s Vauxhall Summer Screens outdoor flick is the endlessly quotable Mean Girls, so don your best pink fits & sign up now (booking essential).

Photography collective Magnum Photos has recently had a clearout, & they’ve found some gems in the process. Shop photo books, posters & stationery at heavily discounted prices.

We’re so excited to have teamed up with National Art Pass to give away a free year-long pass worth £62.25!

With a National Art Pass, you can get free entry to 250 world-leading museums & galleries across the UK, as well as half price tickets for blockbuster exhibitions at places like Tate Modern, the British Museum & the National Portrait Gallery.

(If you don’t win this amazing competition, it’s worth knowing that National Art Pass is currently offering a £20 trial pass - perfect for making the most of culture in London this summer!)

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How has tech changed how we think about our looks? Somerset House’s new, pay-what-you-can exhibit Virtual Beauty will cover modern tech & beauty, from social media filters to AI-generated faces.

Community gardens are having a moment, so head to Culpeper Community Garden (in Islington) to enjoy zine making, T-shirt printing & veggie pizzas, while also learning more about growing your own food.

An intriguing after-hours performance at the Whitechapel Gallery: artist Roshana Rubin Mayhew will explore the idea of holding creative weight, by moving clay through a series of wrestling holds.

How can we produce food more sustainably? A multisensory exhibit at the Science Museum (opening this Thurs) will explore the question by looking back at the history of food & how it travels from field to fork.

Premium gelato brand Badiani & AI-powered platform Nory are giving away free scoops of iconic Buontalenti flavours from Badiani’s Covent Garden store this Friday. Nory’s AI-powered system helps Badiani achieve operational excellence while elevating artisanal craft to new standards.

It’s National Scotch Egg Day this Fri, & the Lamb Tavern is marking the occasion with a Scotch egg & spoon race. Email them to register for the chance to win a £100 bar tab.

The new Trans Rage exhibit at queer-run venue Chats Palace is having a relaxed opening night. Expect varied works from trans & non-binary artists exploring protest through art.

It’s the season for summer festivals, & Royal Docks is no exception. Summer Splash is a family-friendly lido with tonnes of fun & free events taking place, including circus & dance performances this Sat.

The GROW Farm in King George’s Fields is hosting a lovely sounding flower picking event for all ages (all materials will be provided on the day). For more family events this summer, subscribe to Cheapskate Kids!

Whether you’re a seasoned sketcher or still figuring out your shading from your smudging, visit Wembley Park for a free life drawing class led by a local artist. All materials provided.

Love jazz? Look no further. JAZZ RE:FEST is taking over the Southbank Centre, & promises a varied day of emerging UK jazz musicians, alongside more established artists.