We’re in festive couch potato mode – watching Christmas movies, eating our weight in mince pies, along with a gallon or two of egg nog – maybe it’s time we get out of the house and do something!

Come join us and check out all the amazing things to do in London this weekend. There’ll be plenty of time to ‘Netflix & chill’ later.

The Maverick Expo

Grab a piece of the New York art scene in London this weekend thanks to Joseph Latimore, who is bringing his unique combination of world class art and hospitality to our fair city. The Maverick Expo is a celebration of art, music and cinema, with a programme of performance, talks and film screenings not to be missed. So if you feel like letting your culture vulture self out, head to The Maverick Expo this weekend.

Nearest Station: Blackfriars / Waterloo
Date & Time: Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 December 2015
Cost: Free

Fourpure Double Bill

Last week, Fourpure brought us beer and cheese. This week, they’re bringing us two amazing events. Head North to the Hopsmiths and you’ll get to try the Fourpure Kiwi Burger, which pairs beautifully with their homegrown Southern Latitude. Head South to Blake’s, a secret craft beer bar situated behind a bookcase at The Clock House (excited much?) and meet head brewer, John, who will be bringing cans of Beartooth, Northern Latitude and Southern Latitude for you to taste, as he tells you a little bit more about the beers and Fourpure’s journey as a brewery. So where are you going? North or South?

Burger & Beer Night                                                Meet The Brewer

Nearest Station: Finsbury Park                  Nearest Station:  East Dulwich
Date & Time: Thursday 10 December 2015             Date & Time: Thursday 10 December 2015
Cost: Free                                                                          Cost: Free

Karaoke Rumble

LET’S GET READYYY TOOOO RUMBLEEE! No, we’re not talking boxing, we’re talking about the karaoke rumble. Competitors sing a song of their choice for two minutes in order to make it through to the final. However it isn’t as simple as that…the brave contestants are at the mercy of the audience who can boo them off at any time. On top of this they may have other obstacles thrown their way by the unhinged(and hilarious) host Quint Fontana. Can you last two minutes?

Nearest Station: Brixton
Date & Time: Thursday 10 December 2015 from 8:30 pm till 1:30 pm
Cost: £4

Feed Me Films – the Art of Flight (3D) 

Feed Me Films have teamed up with Red Bull Media House to bring you a 3D screening of The Art of Flight! This epic documentary shows some of the most visually sumptuous snowboarding action ever recorded, but that’s not all…there’s going to be a lot of tasty food and drink in good ol’ Feed Me Films style. Think giant hot-dogs, ice cream sandwiches and plenty of wintry cocktails, all at the gorgeous Genesis Cinema.

Nearest Station: Stepney Green
Date & Time: Friday 11 December 2015 from 6:30 pm till 9:00 pm
Cost: From £12.50

Vinted Pop Up Market

Dive deeper into the Christmas spirit at Vinted’s very first pop up Christmas market in the heart of Hackney. There’ll be loads of great items, from a range of Vinted super sellers, helping you find yourself a bargain just in time for the holidays. You’ll find great women’s clothes, shoes, and accessories at a fraction of the original prices. Make sure you’re around for all the giveaways, who knows what great stuff you could be winning. If shopping is taking it out of you, there’ll be nibbles provided, helping you shop for longer.

Nearest Station:  Hackney Central / London Fields
Date & Time: Saturday 12 December 2015 from 12:30 pm till 5:00 pm
Cost: Free

Cocktail Masterclass: Christmas Drinks

You may have the Christmas dinner down to a tee but what about Christmas drinks? Well now’s the time to step up and learn how to make some tasty festive cocktails, thanks to the guys at The Zetter Townhouse. You’ll learn to make mulled wine (with a Zetter twist), the classic snowball cocktail, as well as a number of other cocktails that will soon become festive favourites. With these recipes under your built, you’ll definitely have a MERRY Christmas!

Nearest Station: Farringdon
Date & Time: Saturday 12 December 2015 from 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm
Cost: £4

Eat with Your Mindful – Supper Club

Christmas is all about getting together, meeting people and tucking in to a festive feast; that’s exactly what you’ll get at the Eat with Your Mindful supper club! Join BBC’s Great British Bake Off finalist Kimberley Wilson and psychotherapist and food blogger Jared Green as they help you explore not just how the food tastes, but how it makes you feel. The theme of the night will be memories and nostalgia, so get ready to re-live some of those golden days of memories past.

Nearest Station: Old Street
Date & Time: Saturday 12 December 2015 from 7:00 pm till 10:00 pm
Cost: From £15

East London Vintage Fair

If you’re still wondering what to get some of your nearest and dearest for Christmas, why not grab them a unique gift at the East London Vintage Fair. Set in the stunning Clapton Round Chapel in Hackney, you’ll find a carefully curated mix of vintage and local makers; 40 stalls of vintage clothing, records, apothecary, jewellery and accessories. Maybe pick up something for yourself whilst you’re there, it is the last fair of 2015 after all!

Nearest Station:  Hackney Central
Date & Time: Sunday 13 December 2015 from 12:00 pm till 6:00 pm
Cost: £1

Carolling World Record Attempt

Join Wonderlust as they attempt to break the world record for carolling. They need a minimum of 2,000 people to make it a new world record, so grab your friends, family, neighbours – anyone! – and get into the Christmas spirit in an age old traditional Christmas past time. Get ready to make 2015 the year you became a record breaker.

Nearest Station: Parsons Green
Date & Time: Sunday 13 December 2015 from 3:00 pm
Cost: Free

Monday Blues Busters…

Pillow Cinema : It’s A Wonderful Life

Monday nights are always a let down, we’re still in mourning from losing the weekend and the next one seems ages away; it’s enough to ruin our Christmas spirit…Bah-Humbug! Let’s turn the tables on this ghastly day and do something to get us well and truly festive, and what better way then getting cosy on a bean bag and going to see It’s a Wonderful Life; a film synonymous with Christmas festivities.

Nearest Station:  Hackney Central / Homerton
Date & Time: Monday 14 December 2015 from 7:10 pm till 9:30 pm
Cost: From £7.50