CelebrASIA at Battersea Power Station

Enjoy stunning decorations, traditional food, and performances (like DJs, traditional dance and even orchestras!) at this vibrant festival celebrating Southeast Asian culture. There’s also a host of both family-friendly and grown-up-friendly craft workshops (individually ticketed) where kids can make shadow puppets, lanterns or an origami lotus, and adults can make their own lanterns as well as try other traditional crafts. Throughout the festival there will also be an Asian market selling sauces, spices, snacks, jewellery, homewares, and accessories from across South East Asia.

The Big Woof at King’s Cross features dog shows (including a Golden Retriever and Rescue showcase), talks on dog care and nutrition, as well as training workshops to strengthen recall and learn new tricks! There’ll also be stalls offering pet accessories, treats, and more. You can also take your dog to some interactive play zones, or even enjoy some holistic wellness with some dog yoga and sound baths (seriously). And if you don’t have a dog to bring, I’d suggest taking the opportunity to head over and meet some happy doggos anyway.

Preview a new play about the Father of the Tube Map

The London Transport Museum’s theatre is putting on a show about Harry Beck, the creator of the London tube map. Take a glimpse inside a journey of passion and the living breathing network of the tunnels and train tracks in our capital. Embrace your inner transport enthusiast through a mash up of real-life accounts, uncovered anecdotes and seemingly unconnected facts...

Greenwich Beer Festival

Head over to The Duke of Greenwich to sample incredible craft beers from very local breweries like Bermondsey-based Bianca Road Brew Co and Brixton’s London Beer Lab. Discover some delicious new brews, tasty food and love music in The Duke’s relaxed garden. With your entry you’ll get a branded glass and a free pint!

“Civil Disobedience in Covent Garden” Walking Tour

See Covent Garden in a whole new light. Bow Street Police Museum is hosting this walking tour exploring the history of protests, riots, and civil disobedience. You’ll hear about suffragettes, unruly theatre-goers, and other rebellious figures, while learning how law enforcement dealt with these movements. This 90-minute walking tour dives into the causes behind these protests and their lasting impact, offering a mix of history, culture, and activism.

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