Last week we warned you Christmas was coming…

This week…

Black Friday is Coming!

But we’ve got too many amazing events for you to go to, to worry about shopping! If you’re looking for things to do in London this weekend – that won’t involve battling hordes of crazy shoppers and being trampled on – you’ve come to the right place!

Fringe! Queer Film & Arts Fest

Fancy watching some movies? Who doesn’t! Well you are in luck as this week sees the return of Fringe! Queer Film & Arts Fest. With enhanced screenings, world premieres, queer classics and cult rarities, Fringe! continues to mix great film with high-energy creative events, art happenings, oddball performance, discussion and debate – and upbeat after parties – at iconic venues all over East London, so what are you waiting for? Check out the list of screenings now!

Nearest Station:  Various Locations
Date & Time:  Wednesday 25 – Sunday 29 November 2015
Cost: Free to £10

Havana Club Cigar Evening

Some people relax with a glass of red, some with a good book; for those of you who relax with a cigar in hand, this is the event for you. Whether or not you are a true cigar afficianado or like the idea of becoming one, why not head down to the The Churchill Bar and Terrace for The Havana Club cigar evening. Included in the price is this month’s cigar of the month, the fabulously exqusite H.Upmann Royal Robusto as well as a round of some delicious welcome drinks to help whet your appetite.

Nearest Station: Marble Arch
Date & Time:  Thursday 26 November 2015 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Cost: £43

Yoga Supper Club in Portobello

Stretch out, hang out and indulge with your friends for the perfect way to feed the soul! Yoga Supper Club is in Portobello with a big dose of energising yoga and gorgeous food to give you that feel-good factor and get you flowing into your weekend. This week they’ll be taking over the Goldfinger Factory where you’ll stretch out together before indulging in a beautifully prepared supper by the lovely Bain-Marie. The supper club is 100% plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar-free deliciousness! All made with local, seasonal and organic produce. Supporting local farmers and eating seasonal produce is at the heart of the Bain-Marie food philosophy.

Nearest Station: Westbourne Park
Date & Time:  Thursday 26 November 2015 from 7:15 pm to 10:15 pm
Cost: £35

Wine Car Boot 2015

Imagine going to a car boot sale. Now replace all the second hand bric-a-brac with wine. Sounds too good to be true, right? Wrong! You were imagining the Wine Car Boot! There’ll be a number of wines to try (and buy, or course!) You’ll get free taster samples amongst other goodies and there’s even a tasty selection of street food available, to make sure you don’t get too sloshed! Clink Clink!

Nearest Station:  King’s Cross
Date & Time:  Friday 27 – Saturday 28 November 2015 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost: From £12

Mekong Mama Cambodian Pop Up Restaurant

Always wished to travel to South East Asia? Well at least you can through the food, as you go check out London’s first Cambodian Pop-up restaurant! Experience the unique flavours of Cambodia through 3 delicious courses of sharing plates. Pungent and fragrant fermented fish (prahok) features prominently throughout Cambodian cuisine, as well as the use of curry paste (kroeung) made from lemongrass, galanghal, turmeric, kaffir lime leaves, garlic and chilli. Each sharing plate presents a unique flavour – sour, bitter, sweet, salty – and combines into a wonderful balance of flavours which is unique to Cambodian cuisine. អញ្ជើញ​ពិសាឲ្យ​បាន​ឆ្ងាញ់ (Have a nice meal!)

Nearest Station:  Farringdon
Date & Time:  Saturday 28 November 2015 from 7:00 pm
Cost: From £27.25

The Whiskey Affair

Whisky lovers! Imagine a beer festival but replace the beer with whisky, well that’s kind of what you’ll get here! You’ll be able to try a range of Scotches, Whiskies and Bourbons; as well as cocktails. There’ll be live music, a photo booth and of course you’ll be able to buy a selection of your favourite whiskies to take home with you. We’ll drink to that!

Nearest Station: Holborn
Date & Time: Saturday 28 November 2015 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Cost: £10

#SEGASaturday: Retro gaming +After Party at Ministry of Sound

Torn between a night of clubbing and a night of gaming? Well guess what? You can do both at Reztron’s Sega Saturday, hosted at the legendary Ministry of Sound. Relive the golden age of gaming with classic Sega games as Street Fighter 2, Sonic 2, Micro Machines 2 and so many more! You’ll get to play these classics on retro TV’s as well as huge projector screens, all whilst listening to DJs spinning hip hop and techno of the 80s & 90s. Then, after 11pm, you can stick around for the after party and dance the night away until the early hours with no extra cost (saving £20!) to the technical skills of Jedi James Zabiela and Olivier Giacomotto.

Nearest Station: Elephant & Castle
Date & Time: Saturday 28 November 2015 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Cost: £10-£40

Wild Card Brewery Tour, Tutored Tasting & Food Pairing

After this week, we’ll definitely need a beer, and where better to get one than straight from the brewery itself! Head to Wild Card Brewery for a tour, followed by a tutored tasting with food paired to each beer, to compliment all those delicious flavours. There will of course be an opportunity to stock up on beers for the rest of the weekend after the tour. And if you’re wondering what our favourite Wild Card Beer is, it has to be the Queen of Hearts!

Nearest Station:  Wood Street
Date & Time: Saturday 28 November 2015 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Cost: £18

Clerkenwell Vintage Fair – Christmas Special

Avoid the chaos of Black Friday at Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair, winner of the Time Out Love London Award 2015. This Sunday, join Christmas shoppers looking for unique presents by heading to one of the best quality vintage fairs in London. Just two days after Black Friday madness commences, Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair offers a relaxed and enjoyable shopping experience with live music, a tearoom, nail bar and a huge selection of good quality, one-of-a-kind gift ideas. From vanity sets, fur coats, party dresses and designer jewellery to silk ties, precious stone cuff links and classic watches, there’s something special for everyone that you won’t find anywhere else!

Nearest Station: Angel
Date & Time: Sunday 29 November 2015 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: £3

Monday Blues Buster…

A Night’s Spin at the BT Tower

This Monday, I CAN are hosting an exclusive ‘Night’s Spin’ at the top of the iconic BT Tower, which is normally closed to the general public. You will ride the high speed lifts to the famous, revolving 34th floor where you can experience panoramic views of the London skyline. Better still, you will be supporting I CAN, the children’s communication charity. Proceeds from ticket sales and donations will go directly to I CAN’s Million Lost Voices Appeal, helping to continue their vital work in the UK to support children who struggle to speak and understand.

Nearest Station: Goodge Street
Date & Time: Monday 30 November 2015 from 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Cost: £60