The Barbican has just launched a new exhibit called The Costumes of Blitz, featuring original costumes worn by Saoirse Ronan, Elliott Heffernan & Paul Weller in Steve McQueen’s much-hyped new film.

Today’s the launch of World of Hobbies, a family-friendly, immersive pop-up at the Stanley Gibbons shop on the Strand which is “designed to inspire creativity & family bonding”. All sorts of hobbies will be featured.

How can you make kindness the foundation for a more rewarding life at work & beyond? That’s the theme of this pay-what-you-can talk with Graham Allcott, author of Kind: The quiet power of kindness at work.

Celebrate Halloween all week (except Mon) at Vauxhall City Farm. There’ll be spooky child-friendly films, chances to pet & feed the animals, “chilling” photo ops, & more. No booking needed - just drop by.

Celebrate the beauty of words, literature & poetry with a free collage poetry workshop led by the playful poet & artist Sophie Herxheimer (as part of the Southbank Centre’s Creative Encounters series). No need to book; just show up.

Merchant Square is hosting an outdoor screening of Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie on a big screen. Moviegoers can also enjoy free blankets & hot chocolate (note that seating is first come, first served).

Head to the British Academy for Poetry in Protest - an event where award-winning poets will delve into the more political side of poetry, exploring the form’s role in challenging norms & fostering resilience.

Amplify Her, which supports women in the music industry, is hosting a live music & networking event at The Lower Third, ft. an all-female & non-binary line-up of performers. “Men, women & allies” are welcome.

Head to Deptford Library’s front foyer to watch a “mystery cult film” in celebration of both Halloween & Black History Month. Popcorn will be available & it’s a BYOB event. Let us know what the movie is!

We have a pair of tickets to give away to Top & Bottom Comedy, a brilliant comedy night at The Old Queen’s Head on Nov 4. The tickets include a free drink per person.

Expect 90 minutes of laughs from top stand-ups (previous acts have appeared on Live at the Apollo, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Comedy Central's Guessable & Have I Got News For You).

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, & then we’ll pick the winner’s name at random. Good luck! 🤞

Fri’s the launch of Koestler Arts: No Comment, an exhibit at Royal Festival Hall that will explore the artistic range & talent of people in criminal justice settings. Free tours are available, including one at 6pm this Fri.

LSE is hosting a “transformative” career-focused event which is all about navigating & mitigating the assignment of low-impact tasks that can stunt professional growth, particularly for women.

The monthly Wembley Park Farmers’ Market is back this Sat, featuring 25+ traders selling everything from farm-reared & organic produce to vegan treats, home-grown plants, organic wines & Italian deli goods.

Sat’s the preview of Southwark Park Galleries’ Annual Open - a salon-style exhibit of more than 400 works across various mediums by artists at all stages of their careers (the submissions had no selection criteria).

St James’s Motoring Spectacle, a new car-themed, family-friendly street show, is taking place on Pall Mall this Sat. There will be four zones, each with various displays/themes - find the full programme here.

A very famous patchwork elephant is turning 35 this year, & everyone is invited to a special birthday party at the Royal Festival Hall to celebrate. Expect family-friendly craft activities, party games & a live DJ.