The sun’s out, drinkers are boozing al fresco, vitamin D starved Londoners are starting to show some flesh; all this means summer is most certainly on its way! This weekend looks set to be a scorcher plus it’s a long one to boot! (Woo-hoo!)

Here’s Skint’s picks of the best places to be.

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Get down to a FREE to enter street food and craft beer festival in Alexandra Palace! StrEATlife will be featuring more than 30 traders specialising in snacks and booze. Look out for succulent seafood from Crabbie Shack, some tasty fried chicken from Mother Clucker plus some sugary heaven from those guys at Waffle Float.

There’ll also be live music across both days from a variety of artists including steel drum specialists Pan Nation, brass wizards Temple Funk Collective plus a set from superstar DJ Yoda.

If you need some quiet time, go watch the street art display put on by some local artists.

Sat 27th (noon – 10pm) and Sun 28th May (noon – 8pm)
StrEATlife
Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY
For more information click here

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Need some quirky ideas to spruce up the flat? Then head down to Peckham this Saturday and Sunday! The Copeland Gallery will be the stage for back-to-back FREE to enter events across the weekend.

On Saturday don’t miss the DIY Art Market, showcasing the creative talents of more than 60 up and coming artists. There’ll be loads on sale including illustrations, jewellery, custom T-shirts and homemade cassettes!

Watch out for back-to-back art events at the Copeland Gallery in Peckham this weekend!

Still want more? Then head over to the same spot on the Sunday where several dozen ceramicists and DIY potters will be selling their wares at the Independent Ceramics Market

Sat 27th May, 11am – 6pm.
DIY Art Market
For more information click here

Sun 28th May, 11am – 6pm.
Independent Ceramics Market
For more information click here

Both events at The Copeland Gallery, 133 Copeland Road, SE15 3SN

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Fancy having a laugh with your mates with the added option of getting absolutely bladdered? Well maybe Vinery London is the Saturday night you’ve been waiting for!

For a mere £6 (plus booking fee), patrons are invited to rent a glass and try out a selection of tasty wines across four hours at a swanky Whitechapel bar. Visitors simply pay what they think the drinks – and night – are worth at the end of the proceedings.

Sat, May 27th – 8pm til midnight
Vinery London
Look Mum No Hands, 101 Back Church Lane, E1 1LU
For more information and to buy £6 tickets click here

Want to step back in time this Sunday night? Then head over to Skint London’s very own David Lewis’s Comedy night; Puttin’ On The Ratz! Immersive comedy show Puttin’ On The Ratz is on this Sunday night!

The homage to the heady interwar years features an array of fab entertainers, including award wining Japanese comic Yuriko Kotani!

Sunday, 28th May – Doors, 7pm
Puttin’ On The Ratz!
The Water Rats Theatre, 328 Grays Inn Road, Kings Cross, WC1X 8BZ
Book your £10 advance ticket here

If you’re in the mood for a real bank holiday blow-out then make straight for the Bethnal Green Street Party all day Monday!

The family friendly fiesta – back for its sixth year – is a mix of bopping party for the grown ups and fun activities for the kids! Tickets cost £6 for adults but under-16s go FREE. A host of DJs will be spinning funk and soul tunes outside from noon. There’ll also be face-painting, a bouncy castle and a children’s entertainers for the little ones to enjoy!

For a family friendly day, swing by the Bethnal Green Street Party

The booze will be flowing from midday as will the tasty street food from the likes of Mama Laksa and Laksa East. The party moves inside at 9pm for a late one in house without the neighbours complaining!

Mon, 29th May – Noon til late
Bethnal Green Street Party, The Star Of Bethnal Green, 359 Bethnal Green Rd, E2 6LG (Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
For more information and to buy a HALF-PRICED £3 ticket click here – Kids go FREE