Yahoo News Things to do in London this weekend
From vegan feasting to a feminist festival, Tube tours and some serious debauchery... it's your weekend in London.
Friday August 18
KERB’s ‘Livin’ on the Veg’ Vegan Streetfood Festival
The moment has arrived to get excited about some vegan street food. Already being hailed as the ‘ultimate vegan rumble’, KERB’s Livin’ on the Veg is the must-see meat-free street food showdown. London’s best vegan traders have been invited to showcase their most creative dishes while going head-to-head in a bid to win KERB’s golden carrot.
Friday and Saturday, West Handyside Canopy, Kings Cross, N1C, www.kerbfood.com
London Feminist Film Festival
This year will be the fifth annual London Feminist Film festival and like previous years, it will be returning to the Rio Cinema in Dalston. A special screening at BFI Southbank of the feminist classic ‘The Sealed Soil’ will be taking place to celebrates its 40th anniversary. Except talks on feminism and veganism, and make such not to miss out on the closing night party.
Friday to Sunday, Rio Cinema, 107 Kingsland High St, E8, www.londonfeministfilmfestival.com
Ballie Ballerson
This adult play pen is set over two floors in an underground club, so why not book your two hour slot and enjoy access to as many trips to the ball pits as you like. The upstairs bar area is filled with glow in the dark UV murals, making it the perfect backdrop for an epic dance-off and some selfie overload.
Friday and Saturday, 79 Stoke Newington Road, N16, www.ballieballerson.com
Saturday August 19
London Underground and Tube Tour
Jump aboard and travel through 150 years of history. The tour will start at London’s first ever underground station and end at one of London’s futuristic space-age tube stations. Hear first-hand stories about the twists and turns of the tube’s history and get the know the world’s oldest and most iconic underground system.
Saturday, Paddington Station, W2, www.insider-london.co.uk
Ceilidh Dancing in Kensington Gardens
Every summer, the Branch run an open air dancing sessions, and here's your chance to learn some Scottish style dancing. The afternoon will be filled with live music and an MC to guide the participants through a programme of the popular dances.
Saturday, Kensington Gardens, W2, www.rscdslondon.org.uk
The African Centre Summer Festival
The day is set to be filled with celebration of the best African music, food, fashion and art with our very own UK twist. A range of music is set to be heard throughout, from Afrobeat, neosoul, grime, reggae, the blues and jazz. Come down with some friends and dance from noon to sundown.
Saturday, Great Suffolk Street, SE1, www.africacentrefestival.com
Craft Beer Month at Brook Green Food Market and Kitchen
The school playground turned market space is offering a tasting of a series of Tap Takeovers alongside some great food from some of London’s best street food traders. Hop Stuff tasting will be happening free of change, so for those interested in craft beer, this is your chance to learn all from industry specialists.
Saturday, Addison Primary School, Bolingbroke Road, W14, www.hammersmithtoday.co.uk
Sunday August 20
Mary’s Living and Giving Charity Pop-up
Set up with the help of retail expert Mary Portas, here is your chance to dress like your fav. Clothing, jewellery and footwear have been donated by the likes of Poppy Delevingne, Adwoa Aboah and Laura Bailey, so you can either volunteer your time or shop till you drop. The money raised goes to the Save the Children foundation.
Sunday (until the 31st of August), Liberty, Great Marlborough Street, W1B, www.savethechildren.org.uk
Beach Brunch Party at Neverland London
London’s only Thameside beach venue has launched an alfresco bottomless beach brunch for the summer. Every Sunday during August and September, they will be offering a choice of unlimited Prosecco, cider, Bulldog’s Supersonic G&T’s or Red Snappers. There will be a beach huts, a photobooth to capture your memories, some surprise entertainment.
Sunday (every Sunday during August and September), Albert Wharf, 364 Wandsworth Bridge Road, SW6, www.neverlandlondon.com
Death and Debauchery Tour
London’s history is riddled with death and debauchery. Spend an afternoon recounting the most famous murders, executions and ghostly happenings that’s ever happened in our great capital. Here the story of the young criminal whose name was banned from all of London’s theatricals works for 40 years even after his death.
Sunday, Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road, W1T, www.insider-london.co.uk
