Want something fun and frisky to do on the cheap this weekend? Problem solved. Whether you want to get cultural or grab your dancing shoes and go boogie, here’s Skint’s guide to the best (and bizarrest) of what’s going on for FREE in this great city on Saturday and Sunday.
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Get down to the Greenwich for an afternoon of street food vendors, art design workshops, food pop-ups and talks at the Urban Village Fete! The FREE mini-festival (pictured above) has loads going on; highlights include acrobatic and dance displays from Acrojou, interactive story-telling, a talk by designer Wayne Hemmingway and a poetry reading from Rachel Long.
There’ll also be plenty of chances for the kids to get hands on too. Why not practise at being a DJ, learn how to make jewellery or create some street art using spray cans. For music lovers, tunes will come courtesy of iconic British DJ Gilles Peterson who’ll be on the decks all day.
Sun 21st May – 11am til 7pm
Urban Village Fete, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10
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If you Believe in getting glammed up and letting your permed hair down, head over to Bobby Fitzpatrick bar in West Hampstead where they’re putting on a FREE one-off Cher night.
Timed to coincide with the superstar’s 71st birthday, the retro venue will be serving up tasty ‘Cher-ing’ 2-4-1 cocktails from 5pm to 7pm before everyone’s invited to bop along to the pop Goddess’s greatest hits on the dancefloor!
Saturday 20th May, – eve
Cher night at Bobby Fitzpatrick
273 West End Lane, NW6 1QS
There’s a FREE Cher night in West Hampstead this weekend
In the mood for something a litle more refined? Then make straight for a FREE open air classical concert in Trafalgar Square. The famous landmark is hosting the London Symphony Orchestra who’ll play an all-Rachmaninov programme of music.
There’ll also be a rare chance to see 40 young musicians from East London from the LSO’s On Track programme – plus students from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama – who’ll join the orchestra in a specially arranged movements of Symphonic Dances. Large screens and state-of-the-art sound technology should help make it a stunning concert. The musicians will be safely under cover but remember to bring a brolly!
Sun 21st May – 6.30pm til 8.15pm
BMW LSO Open Air Classics, 2017, Trafalgar Square, WC1
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Go and see some FREE classical music in Trafalgar Square this weekend!
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For two whole days, a slice of Spitalfields will be coming alive with the sights, smells and sounds of the Med! SicilyFEST – a two-day FREE to attend festival in Bishops Square – is showcasing the best the sun-drenched island has to offer. There’ll be stalls selling a range of handmade jewellery, unique accessories and home interiors.
As you’d imagine, food will feature highly! Keep an eye out for the tasty traditional cannoli, arancini, pastas, craft beers and wine. There’ll also be photo exhibitions, live music and for the kids the chance to check out the Sicilian Marionettes and Puppets Theatre dating back to 13th Century!
Sat 20th and Sun 21st May
SicilyFEST, Bishops Square, E1 6FQ
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Want to spend some quality time with your four-legged bestie this weekend? Now you can! The FREE Cabbages and Frocks Market Dog Day Afternoon is back in Marylebone village with everything you need to perfect your pooch!
There’ll be doggy fashions, portraits and treats to spoil your canine cutie. Think you’ve got top dog? You can prove it in the FREE to enter competitions. There’ll also be snacks and crafts for humans to enjoy!
Head over to Marylebone for the return of a Dog Day Afternoon on Saturday!
Saturday, 20th May – 11am til 5pm (Competitions from 2.30pm)
St Marylebone Parish Grounds, Marylebone High Street, W1U 5BAF
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