The weekend is soon upon us and we just can’t wait to check out all the amazing things to do in London this weekend. We’re just praying we get an Indian summer this months we can keep the summer vibes going! Whatever you get up to in London this weekend, have a good one!

PR & Social Media for Startups

Running a startup or possibly pondering with the idea of starting one? Well marketing your business is a must, and what better way to learn than from the experts, giving you hands-on tips and tricks. Join Alison Battisby, founder of Avocado Social, who will be sharing all you need to know about social media; and Nicole Green, communications consultant specialising in start-ups, who will be covering all your PR needs. And as if that wasn’t enough, Rebecca Burn-Callander, Enterprise Editor for The Daily Telegraph, will be sharing her wisdom about pitching to journalists.

Nearest Station:    Stepney Green / Whitechapel
Date & Time: Thursday 10 September 2015 08:30 am to 12:00 pm
Cost: £35

Chambord Chapter Eight Games

This weekend, join Chambord for intriguing cocktail, delicious food and of course, flamingo croquet! No, you did not miss read that last part: in true Alice in Wonderland style, you’ll get to play croquet Queen of Hearts style, but maybe not at the same level of competitiveness; we don’t want heads to roll! This unique experience will be happening at the Hothouse Building with the all-new in-house bar and roof terrace. Come along and immersive yourself in to a world of curious delights, whilst sipping on you Chambord Royale, which is included in the ticket price. Chin-chin!

Nearest Station:  London Fields
Date & Time: Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 September 2015 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost: £5

Fourpure Brewing Co Present Beartooth

One year on from releasing this delicious American brown ale out of captivity, Fourpure re-introduce Beartooth. This bear has evolved into a can, with a brand new design and let’s face it, a kick-ass name! To celebrate it’s release, Fourpure are inviting you down to Clapton Craft NW5. By registering for this free event, you’ll get you’ll be getting a goodie bag, discounted Beartooth cans & Growlers & FREE entry into the Fourpure raffle, which could win you and a mate a tour of their brewery on a Saturday of your choice,  with food and all day booze thrown in. We’ll drink to that!

Nearest Station:  Kentish Town
Date & Time: Friday 11 September 2015 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost: FREE

The African Food & Drink Takeover

Head to Southbank this weekend and you’ll be whisked away to Africa through the taste and smells of up to 30 food stalls of authentic African cuisine representing countries from across the continent. The African Street Food takeover celebrates the culinary culture of this vast and unique continent, working in conjunction with the three day Africa Utopia festival, you can expect to be transported to one of the most colourful nations on earth through the aroma of sweet smelling African food and the taste of spices used from Lagos to Lilongwe. Come hungry, leave full and satisfied!

Nearest Station:    Waterloo
Date & Time: Friday 11 – Sunday 13 September 2015 12:pm am to 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE

Holi Festival of Colours London

Having organised more than 300 festivals in 40 different countries across the globe, Holi Festival of Colours returns to London, and we expect it will be breaking attendance records this year as more than 50,000 visitors made it the largest Holi Festival in Europe 2013 & 2014 in a row. If you’ve never been before, telling you to expect a lot of colour seems a massive understatement, as you’ll be surrounded by clouds of colour, covering you in a rainbow as you dance away to the many amazing DJ’s they’ve got lined up for you. Summer may be officially over, but this will definitely help you keep those summer vibes going!

Nearest Station:      Stratford
Date & Time: Saturday 12 September 2015 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost: £29.99 – £42.99

New Scientist Live: Instant Expert – Consciousness

Does the notion of consciousness fascinate you? Then you need to attend this one-day masterclass organised by New Scientist Live. Six leading experts will guide you through one of today’s most exciting fields of research, asking and answering complex questions and topics such as what is consciousness? What can we learn when consciousness goes awry? What does animal consciousness tells us about being human? Will we ever build conscious machines? Some deep and fascinating topics there, that’s just made our heads explode out of sheer excitement.

Nearest Station:    King’s Cross
Date & Time: Saturday 12 September 2015 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: £129

Secret Cinema presents a Secret Protest Screening

The refugee crisis has hit the news and is being discussed worldwide. Many organisations and companies are doing what they can to help, and Secret Cinema is one of these companies. They will be hosting a secret cinema screening dedicated to raising funds for refugees. The profits from the London screening and the donations collected at the event will go towards the Refugee Council. There is also a donation option which will be exclusively used towards the building of temporary cinemas in refugee camps worldwide. If you would like to get involved in running your own screening, click through the link for more information on their event page.

Nearest Station:  Secret Location
Date & Time: Saturday 12 September 2015 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Cost: £12.50

Découpage Workshop

Upcycling furniture is very much in fashion now, and one of the ways you can up cycle is by learning how to découpage. Learn how to master this technique during this three hour workshop, where you’ll be decorating a small keepsake box (not pictured above). After this workshop you’ll be able to apply this process to anything else you’re looking to transform, and will be able to create one-of-a-kind pieces that you can be proud to say you did yourself!

Nearest Station:   Westbourne Park
Date & Time: Saturday 12 September 2015 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Cost: £25

The Cheek of It! Presents The Siren Summer Show

Photo Credit: Sin Bozkurt
Sirens, in mythology, lured men away from safe waters, leading them to certain death with their siren song and unparalleled beauty. Whilst there will indeed be a number of stunning sirens, there is no (or little) risk of death here! You may however become seduced by the sultry sirens as they show of their tantalising moves, so be prepared! This ‘cheekettes’ have been working hard all summer to bring you 10 burlesque solo acts that include magical mermaids, sensational shellfish and wondrous winged lady beasts. You should be safe enough from the comfort of your on seat, just don’t get to close, they will most certainly lure you in!

Nearest Station:   Vauxhall
Date & Time: Sunday 13 September 2015 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost: £15

Frock Me! Vintage Fashion & Textiles Fair

Vintage lovers, clear your diaries for this Sunday, as you’ll have no choice but to head to Chelsea Town Hall where over 50 of the very best vintage traders will be selling everything from flapper dresses to vintage jewellery and accessories. Prices start from under a tenner upwards, with plenty of good deals to be had, no wonder Vogue called it “breathtaking in it’s scope and variety”. Don’t worry if you need a bit of a break,  you can head to the little 1940’s authentic tearoom, which is provided by the award winning Blackbird Tea Rooms of Brighton. Their afternoon tea is beyond delicious!

Nearest Station:  South Kensington / Sloane Square
Date & Time: Sunday 13 September 2015 11:00 am to 5:30 pm
Cost: £4