Top 5 things to do in London | Week of 24th February
- saulwesty
- Mar 2, 2024
- 2 min read
1. NipSlip&Friends Comedy Night
Price: £7.21
Location: Nine Elms
Dates: Mon 24th Feb, 7PM
Who’s it for: Comedy Fanatics
NipSlip&Friends is a comedy night featuring stand-up, sketches, and clown performances from rising London comedians. Hosted at The Cavendish Arms in Nine Elms on Monday Feb 24, the event promises a mix of silly and sharp comedy.
Get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nipslipfriends-tickets-1126297158119?aff=erelexpmlt&_gl=1*a3360z*_up*MQ
2. UEL After Dark Festival
Price: Free
Location: UEL Docklands Campus
Dates: Thu 27th Feb 5pm-8pm
Who’s it for: Art fanatics and Creatives
The UEL After Dark Festival brings an evening of fire displays, circus performances, and creative workshops to the Docklands campus. Enjoy mesmerizing acts, an illuminated parade, and a chance to try circus skills in a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. Free and open to all.
Get your free ticket here: https://www.uel.ac.uk/study/student-life/sport/after-dark-festival
3. Thamesmead Sculpture Park Opening
Price: Free
Location: Thamesmead
Dates: Opening March 2nd
Who’s it for: Art enthusiasts
A new free sculpture park is opening on a former golf course in south-east London, transforming the space into an open-air gallery featuring 40 artworks. Winter Sculpture Park showcases pieces from 34 artists in a variety of mediums, including large-scale installations and interactive works. Open for eight weeks, it offers a unique opportunity to explore contemporary art in a natural setting.
Book your free tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/no32/1570488
4. Vodafone Interactive Pop Up
Price: Free
Location: Trafalgar Square
Dates: Tue 25 Feb, 11AM-5PM
Who’s it for: Everyone
Vodafone is bringing an interactive heartbeat experience to central London, celebrating its title as the city’s best network. A giant illuminated heart will be displayed outside St Martin-in-the-Fields, glowing in real time based on network activity across the capital. Designed in collaboration with artist Frankie Curtis, the installation highlights key boroughs and landmarks, symbolizing Vodafone as the heart of London’s digital connections. This free pop-up event offers a unique way to experience the city’s connectivity in action.
Get your free tickets here: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/London/St-Martin-In-The-Fields/Vodafone-lights-up-London-with-interactive-heartbeat-experience/40663104/
5. French Workwear Pop Up
Price: Free
Location: Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross
Dates: Fri 28 Feb-Sun 2 Mar
Who’s it for: Shoppers, Vintage lovers
The French Workwear Company is hosting a three-day pop-up sale at Coal Drops Yard, offering a collection of authentic vintage French and European garments. Shoppers can browse chore jackets, overalls, fishermen’s smocks, and more, sourced from the 1930s to recent times. The event is free to attend, and a special drop-in felt patch workshop will be available on March 1.