#FLOFavourite: things to do this weekend in London (28th February – 1st March 2020)
Wondering what to do this weekend? We have you covered, whatever the weather. From all the best in late night art, beer festivals, new restaurant openings to Comic Con…
Here are some of our favourite things you can get up to in London this weekend!
For the arty people...
Friday Lates
On the last Friday of every month several London art galleries and museums host late-night openings. As if Friday couldn’t get any better, you can get to indulge in art, food, drinks, music, workshops and even debates. It’s the perfect way to mark the end of the month!
The Natural History Museum Lates
When?
Friday 28th February 2020
Price
Free admission (some activities may require additional cost)
#FLODown: The Natural History Museum Lates presents ‘All the Science Ladies: Celebrating women in science’. This evening offers the opportunity to meet some of the brilliant researchers that are breaking barriers and creating opportunities for the new generations of scientists. Expect an evening of debates, discussions, a variety of exhibitions, food, drinks and their famous silent disco!
Visit the Natural History Museum Website for more on how to booking.
Location:
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 5BD
Nearest Station:
South Kensington Tube Station
Opening Hours:
6.00pm - 10.00pm
V&A Friday Late: The Eyes Have It
When?
Friday 28th February 2020
Price?
Free
#FLODown: The V&A presents ‘The Eyes Have It’ an evening that will explore the theme of eyes through art, films, immersive games and talks. The evening will be an exploration of how our eyes deceive us and will feature demonstrations of computer vision technologies from early robotics to self-driving cars. The evening will challenge you to consider the effects of seeing and watching and being watched! You can also expect to find music and dance from the African continent and its diaspora by Wahalaa Joyful black dance party and DJ duo Tele OG and Tshaka Ballantyne.
Visit the V & A website for the full programme.
Location:
Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road London, SW7 2RL
Nearest Station:
South Kensington Station
Opening Hours:
6.30pm -10.00pm
UNIQLO Tate Lates
When?
Friday 28th February 2020
Price?
Free admission (some activities may require additional cost)
#FLODown: UNIQLO Tate Lates presents Steve McQueen – ‘Artist and the City’. Expect an evening of art, music film and pop-up talks. Highlights for the evening also include Bubble Club, which is an inclusive and accessible nightclub. There will be a unique selection of live music, art and performances, plus a screening of 10 Women X 10 Decades. This is a film that focuses on the lives of 10 brave, female Londoners. There will also be UNIQLO 10 minute art talks, where staff and volunteers at the Tate will discuss their experiences of working at the Tate and provide some insight into some of the collections, all in 10 minutes!
Visit the Tate website for music and event line up
Location:
Bankside Power Station, 25 Summer Street, Bankside, London, SE1 9TG
Nearest Station:
Blackfriars and Southwark Tube Station
Opening Hours:
6.00pm - 10.00pm
Exhibitions opening this weekend…
British Surrealism @ Dulwich Picture Gallery
When?
26th February -17th May
Price?
£16.50
#FLODown: Dulwich Picture Gallery will explore the origins of surrealist art, with an exhibition marking 100 years since the birth of surrealism, and showcasing the works of British artists that contributed to an iconic movement. Featuring 70+ pieces of art from 42 artists including Leonora Carrington, Henry Moore, Marion Adnams, Reuben Mednikoff and Grace Pailthorpe this is really not one to be missed.
Visit the Dulwich Picture Gallery website to book your tickets.
Location:
Gallery Rd, Dulwich, London SE21 7AD
Nearest Station:
West Dulwich/North Dulwich Station
Opening Hours:
Tuesday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm;
Closed Mondays except for Bank Holidays
Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk @ The V&A
When?
29th February – 21st June 2020
Price?
£16-£18
#FLODown: This exhibition will explore the significance of the kimono on the rest of the world, specifically looking at the social, satirical and aesthetic impact of the kimono from the 1960s through to the present day. The iconic kimono is a traditional Japanese garment, both elegant and delicate in appearance, traditionally worn by both men and women it can be seen as reflective of a person social class and identity.
Location:
Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road London, SW7 2RL
Nearest Station:
South Kensington Tube Station
Opening Hours:
Daily 10 am- 5.45 pm
For the comic book lovers…
London Comic Con Spring 2020
When?
Saturday 29th Feb 2020 – Sunday 1st Mar 2020
Price?
£16-18 (adult weekend ticket £32)
#FLODown: London’s comic con returns this weekend, bringing you all your favourite film and television stars for meet and greets, and signings. Expect to find stars from Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Doctor Who, The Walking Dead, Marvel Agents of Shield and even Lord of the Rings!
Visit the London Comic Con Spring Website to book your ticket
Location:
Kensington (Olympia), Olympia Way, Hammersmith, London W14 0NE
Nearest Station:
Kensington Olympia Station
Opening Hours:
Saturday and Sunday - 9 am - 6 pm
For the beer lovers…
Londons New Beer festival: BREW//LDN
When?
27th February – 29th February
Price?
£15-£20
#FLODown: The Old Truman Brewery is playing host a new beer festival - BrewLDN. Featuring 150+ exhibitors, delicious street food and including and a musical line up including Greg Wilson and Old Dirty Brasstards. Amongst all the excitement you’ll also find cocktail masterclasses and craft beer tasting. This is being pegged as the “Largest beer festival on Europe”, and so you really don’t want to miss it!
Visit the BrewLDN website to book your tickets.
Location:
The Old Truman Brewery, London, E1, UK
Nearest Station:
Shoreditch High Street Station
Opening Hours:
Thursday -Friday 6.30 pm- Midnight,
Saturday Noon – 5.30 pm
Croydon Beer Festival 2020
Where?
Braithwaite Hall
When?
Friday 28th February – Sunday 1st March 2020
Price?
£8 (including a festival glass, beer guide and 1/3 pint of beer)
#FLODown: The Cronx Brewery presents South London’s very own beer fest - Croydon Beer Festival. Prepare for three days of pop-up bars serving craft beer, kegs, cider and over 100 bears and cider, delicious street food, and live music. This is perfect for those of you that live south of the river.
Visit Eventbrite to book tickets now.
Location:
Braithwaite Halls, Katharine St, Croydon, CR0 1NX
Nearest Station:
East Croydon Station
Opening Hours:
Friday 28th February – 5 pm – 11 pm, Saturday 29th February 12 pm – 11 pm, Sunday 1st March 12.30 pm-5 pm
For the foodies…
The Good Neighbour Opens in Tooting Broadway
When?
Wednesday 26th February
#FLODown: This popular Camberwell restaurant is opening a second site in Tooting Broadway. Known for their great wine and small plates, Good Neighbours is bringing the taste of their epic dishes to the south, with foods that will cater to vegans/vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
In addition, they are offering an epic weekend brunch with cocktails and 50% off all food for the first week of opening (ending 4th March)!
Visit the Good Neighbours website to book your table now.
Location:
102 Tooting High Street, SW17 0RR
Nearest Station:
Tooting Broadway Station
Opening Hours:
Monday –Thursday 6pm -11pm, Friday 5pm – Midnight,
Saturday 3 - 12am, Sunday 3–10.30pm
Thought of the Week | Seize The Day
Illustration: Natalie Hapeshi
This year sees the return of the Leap Year.
Saturday 29th February marks 24 hours you didn’t have last year and 24 hours that you wont have next year! Such a gift calls for you to seize the day, reinvent yourself, do something selfless, work on your mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing…. Or perhaps you would rather just kick back and appreciate an extra day of Netflix and chill!
FYI: The background colour of the illustration is 2020's pantone colour of the year, 19-4052 classic blue. ‘Instilling calm, confidence and connection’.
