Open air cinema night

FILM 🍿 North Dulwich
Fri, from 8.45pm

Catch a free, outdoor screening of The Phantom of the Open, the 2021 British comedy-drama film starring Mark Rylance as golfing eccentric Maurice Flitcroft, who gatecrashed the 1976 British Open. Bring layers!

Empowering survivors

EXHIBIT 🖼️ Lambeth North
Running until Nov 2025

Fri’s the launch of Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict - a harrowing but fascinating sounding IWM exhibit telling the untold stories of child evacuees, trafficking victims & survivors of present-day conflicts.

Up-&-coming artists

ART 🗣️ Peckham
Fri-Mon, various times

Also launching on Fri is the Art Now Fair - a celebration of “the artists of today” at Copeland Park. Meet talented up-&-coming artists who will share the stories behind their works (with all pieces available to purchase).

ShapeShifting

EXHIBIT 🖼️ Bethnal Green
Fri-Sun, 10am-6pm

Another launch on Fri is ShapeShifting, a fascinating sounding exhibit at St Margaret's House which explores one artist’s personal journey with fibromyalgia - a condition which causes chronic pain.

FESTIVALS 💗 Chelsea/Belgravia
Ends Sun/Mon

Bloomin’ wonderful

There are just a few days left to check out Chelsea in Bloom (London’s largest free festival of flowers) which ends on Sun & Belgravia in Bloom (another free festival which features “eye-popping floral displays”) which ends on Mon.

Ally Pally antics

FESTIVAL 🎊 Wood Green
Sat & Sun, 12-8.30pm

STREATLIFE - Alexandra Palace’s annual free street food & craft beer festival - returns this weekend. Expect 20 of London’s top street food vendors, craft beer bars & cocktails alongside a mix of DJs & live bands.

When craft meets culture

FASHION 🛍️ Waterloo
Sat & Sun, 12-6pm

A collection of independent fashion brands from South West Asia & North Africa are taking over the Southbank Centre this weekend for 3EIB, a fashion pop-up event set to sounds from the region.

Feast your eyes

EXHIBIT 📸 Charing Cross
ends Sun

Enjoy a smorgasbord of incredible imagery at the World Food Photography Awards display, located at Mall Galleries. This year, there’s a special prize showcasing the photographic talent of children.

Soapbox Science

TALKS 🗣️ Waterloo
Sat, 1-4pm

The Southbank will transform into a hub of scientific learning & discussion this Sat. 12 of London’s leading scientists will give short talks on topics ranging from “the language of touch” to why we should help insects.

Competition time! 🎭

We’re giving away a pair of tickets to Brixton Calling - an electric new play infused with a live soundtrack of reggae, punk, rock & rave, inspired by the best-selling memoir Live at the Brixton Academy.

The winner (along with their plus one) can see the play - performed at Southwark Playhouse in Borough - on any date between August 1-8, subject to availability.

To enter, 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 they’ve signed up, you’ll be entered into the draw, & we’ll pick one lucky winner at random. Good luck!

London Cycling Festival

FESTIVAL 🚲 city-wide
Sun, various times

Cycle into summer at the inaugural London Cycling Festival this Sun. More than 30 expert-led rides are taking place across the city, along with bike markets, Dr Bikes, BMX events & even a “bicycle ballet”.

Greenwich Dog Show 2025

FESTIVAL 🐶 Greenwich
Sun, from 10am

Head to the Old Royal Naval College for the Greenwich Dog Show - “a spectacular celebration of all things canine”. There’ll be gourmet pet bakeries & boutique pet hotels, as well as a paw-some dog competition.

COMMUNITY 🌿 Covent Garden
Sun, 12-3pm

A litter-al difference

Join Trash Free Trails, KEEN & Ellis Brigham for a litter pick & “nature connection walk” around St James' Park, ending with coffees at WatchHouse. Attendees will receive a special goodie bag as a thank you. Sign up here, or just show up on the day.

Old souls, new homes

MARKET 🛍️ Monument
Sun, 12am-5pm

Shop unique mid-century, vintage & retro furniture & homewares at the Vintage Furniture & Flea Market this Sun. Leadenhall Market might look familiar… it stood in for the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter films!

World record attempt

PARTY 🎉 Blackhorse Road
Sun, 12pm-1am

Take part in a new attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest Connect 4 tournament ever played at Big Penny Social’s bank holiday party this Sun. There’ll also be a live band & a barbecue… heaven.

On the Rye

FESTIVAL 🎊 Peckham
Mon, 1-9pm

A new “community-led festival created by local people, for local people” is launching on Peckham Rye this Mon. Expect “legendary artists”, live DJs, top quality food & drink, arts & crafts, steel drums & more. Just turn up.

1,000 pints giveaway

BEER 🍺 Clapham
Fri-Mon, from 4/5pm-2am

Venn Street Records - the lively live music bar - is giving away 1,000 free pints of Camden Hells this weekend (250 per day starting from 5pm on Fri). All you need to do to get your hands on one is to book a ticket here.

Second-hand style

MARKET 🛍️ King’s Cross
Fri-Mon, 10am-5/6pm

Discover an incredible selection of pre-loved clothing from top designer brands as well as high street favourites, all curated by leading charities, at the Charity Super.Mkt pop-up this weekend.

Punchlines on tap

COMEDY 😂 Hammersmith
Mon, 6.30-8.30pm

End your bank holiday on a high note at LOLipops, a “new act/new material” comedy night at the Distillers Hammersmith, featuring professional comedians trying out new jokes, as well as up-&-coming comics.