CABARET 💃 Stepney Gn, from 7pm

Things That Go Eeek!

The George Tavern is hosting “a night of risky silly stupid sexy performance” which will include poetry, clowning, comedy, burlesque, music, art & “other undefinable nonsense”.

EXHIBIT 🖼️ Highgate, until April 1

Exploring Iranian art

It’s the final week to check out Lauderdale House’s Nowruz exhibition, which features the work of Iranian artists & focuses on the historical significance of the Persian New Year.

MUSIC 🎶 Leicester Sq, from 8pm

Emerging artists

Discover new music at Fly The Nest, a new residency at Below Stone Nest, an epic late night dive bar beneath a Grade-2 listed chapel, just a stone’s throw from Leicester Square station.

EXHIBIT 🖼️ Peckham, until June 9

Faith & belonging

Check out Knees Kiss Ground, a new exhibit at the South London Gallery exploring faith & belonging through everyday objects (including an immersive installation made from cardboard).

TALK 🗣️ virtual, 7-8pm

Inner safety & sleep

Can feeling safe help us sleep better? Which is the topic of this pay-what-you-want Action for Happiness talk with a sleep expert, that’s designed to help you reduce stress & sleep better.

EXHIBIT 🖼️ South Ken, until Sunday

All about Beni

It’s the final week to check out Beguiling Beni, the V&A’s charming exhibit on the Japanese dye (made from safflower petals) which is used in everything from heel-less shoes to cosmetics.

Competition time! 🍩

For doughnut brand Crosstown’s 10th birthday celebrations this year, they asked customers what iconic doughnut flavour they’d like to see return to the menu - and Sea Salt Caramel & Banana Cream triumphed.

We’re now thrilled to be giving away a box of six of these premium sourdough doughnuts to one lucky reader (must be based in Greater London!).

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 they’ve signed up, you’ll be entered & we’ll then pick a name at random. Good luck! 🤞

LATE 🖼️ C. Cross, 7-9pm

Youth Late at the gallery

The National Portrait Gallery is staying open late just for 18 to 25 year-olds this Thurs (with music & poetry performances, workshops & “freebies”). There’s also a Tate Modern late this Thurs.

NIGHT OUT 🎤 Dalston, from 7pm

QTIPOC karaoke

Glitzy basement LGBTQ+ karaoke & drag bar The Karaoke Hole is hosting a night of QTIPOC karaoke coinciding with the release of Beyonce’s new album Act II (out at 12am on 29 March!).

WATCH 🎭 C. Cross, 12pm & 3:15pm

The Easter experience

The Passion of Jesus - an awe-inspiring, full-scale re-enactment of the story of Jesus - is returning to Trafalgar Square this Good Friday. Expect 100+ cast members, plus horses & doves.

EASTER 🐣 Tower Bridge, Fri-Sun

Easter egg hunt

St. Katharine Docks is hosting its annual (& sustainable) Easter egg hunt around the waterside estate. Adults will want to play too, as there’s a luxury Fortnum & Mason hamper up for grabs.

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FAIR 🎡 Forest Hill, Sat 11am-4pm

Spring into Spring

Enjoy music, crafts, circus skills, fête games, bubbles, seed planting, a silent disco & an Easter bonnet parade at the Horniman Gardens’ family-friendly spring fair this Saturday.

FESTIVAL 🐣 Camden, Fri-Mon

A cracking weekend

Camden Market is hosting a big Easter festival this weekend, featuring an Easter egg trail, face painting, spring flower planting, family crafting, roller-skating performers, a kids’ rave & more.