The capital’s best free events from May 28th-June 2nd

Dear {{ first name | Cheapskater }},

How was your bank hol? We hope you had the opportunity to take advantage of at least one of the fantastic free events we featured in our bank holiday special last Friday (and thanks to everyone who shared positive feedback about it!).

This week, we’ve teamed up with the Great Get Together, a free community festival which is taking place at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on June 15. Get your pals together for this jam-packed day, filled with music, dance, sports and delicious food. Watch live performances from Sadler’s wells and BBC introducing, or take part in creative arts & crafts workshops from the V&A, UCL and the London College of Fashion. Register your interest here!

Have a fab week and a great half term to any parents/teachers out there!
Kate and Georgia x

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TUESDAY

COMEDY 😂 Dalston, from 7pm

Comedy for a good cause

Live music venue & historic pub The Victoria is hosting a free night of live entertainment in support of the St. John's Soup Kitchen & Foodbank, featuring various stand-up acts.

MUSIC 🎶 Hackney, from 7pm

And all that jazz

Every Tuesday, Oslo Hackney opens its doors for free to host Anti Social Jazz Club in the downstairs bar. Expect a mix of jazz & jazz influences (plus £6.50 arepas & two cocktails for £12!).

WEDNESDAY

WELLNESS 🌿 St Paul’s, all day

Wellness Wednesday

Shoe Lane Library is hosting a tonne of free mindful activities this Weds, including a laughter therapy session, a “claymation” workshop, & a Japanese-style visible mending class.

COMEDY 😂 Wembley, 7-10pm

Box of Laughs

Looking for a mid-week laugh? Watch stand-up comedian & actor Travis Jay (said to be a phenomenal live act) test out new material at BOXPARK Wembley’s BEATBOX room.

Competition time! 🖼️

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

The event takes place on Friday eve & 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! 🤞

THURSDAY

EXHIBIT 🖼️ Chalk Farm, 6-9pm

Moments of chaos

It’s the private view of Last Glass of Cola, a KOPPEL Collective exhibit of drawings, paintings, sculptures & text-based works set against the backdrop of a wedding & exploring family ties.

WEBINAR 🧑‍💻 virtual, 6-7pm

Intro to investing

Want to invest your money, but don’t know how to get started? Female Invest’s free webinar will offer a basic introduction to investing, with top tips on how best to get started.

FRIDAY

OUTDOOR 🪴 Chiswick, 10.30-12.30

‘Gardening together’

Everyone’s invited to get their hands dirty at Chiswick House’s family-friendly & free “gardening together” session, which takes place in the trust’s historic gardens.

LATE EVENT 🖼️ Dulwich, 6-10pm

Soulscapes late

Dulwich Picture Gallery is hosting a special late event coinciding with the Soulscapes competition, featuring urban foraging, DJ sets, creative workshops & more. Book ASAP.

WEEKEND

EXERCISE 🚲 Spitalfields, 11am-3pm

Swapfiets Cycle Squad

Take part in Swapfiets’ scenic, women-only cycle ride this Sun, which is open to all women interested in building their urban cycling confidence in a fun, supportive setting (for all levels).

PARTY 🎉 Hammersmith, 11am-7pm

Summer celebrations

Celebrate summer (& Pride) at this year’s King Street Summer Street Fest. There’ll be live music, street food, flower crowns & 100+ pop-up stalls on a traffic-free street on Sat.

And for dessert...

🧡 Help your colleagues, family & friends get the best out of London for free by referring them to Cheapskate using your unique code: {{rp_refer_url}}.

🤓 Eyecare specialist Eye Emporium at Southside Shopping Centre in Wandsworth is giving away free eye tests (plus 20% off all glasses & sunglasses) until June 11.

👟 Is it just me or is it pretty hard to dress for the weather at the moment? If you can relate, I highly recommend these trainers & this lightweight but water-resistant jacket.

🤤 My super-talented chef friend Frank is running a residency at the gorgeous Crooked Well pub in Camberwell. Readers of Cheapskate can take 20% off their food bill on any Tues, Weds & Thurs (just tell a member of staff that you’re a subscriber when you arrive!).

💌 We’ve been loving the free Techpresso newsletter (which provides a daily summary of all the most important AI & tech news) & Finchley Now, which is a great read for N12ers & beyond.

💡 Georgia’s in the market for a new lamp. She has her eyes on this cute mossy green plug-in, but send any other recs her way (including more affordable options!).

🍣 Japanese X Peruvian restaurant Bamboo Mat is offering free kids’ meals until June 2, at both of its Leyton and Stratford branches.

🍻 Looking for the perfect present? CityStack sells a £25 stack of beer mats that gives you £100 to spend at any 10 of 50+ fantastic pubs in the collection. Use CHEAP24 for free shipping.

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