What To Do This Weekend: 8th – 10th April
It’s Thursday which basically means it’s the weekend, have you got your plans sorted yet? You haven’t? Well good thing you’re reading this then because we’ve rounded up some of the best events this week that you can’t miss, whether you’re looking for a bit of culture, a whole lot of coffee or one of the most unique brunches we’ve seen.
Udderbelly at the Southbank Centre
Two for the price of one
Torn as to what you want to do this weekend? Tossing up between live music or something a little more unorthodox? Udderbelly’s 2016 Musical Comedy Awards final is the perfect compromise, offering side-splitting humour and catchy melodies all at the same time! Saturday 9th offers the chance to watch 6 hopefuls battle it out to be the best while you sit back and try not to laugh the beer you’re drinking back out of your nose.
Where: The South Bank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX
Website: http://www.udderbelly.co.uk/whats-on/wegottickets-musical-comedy-awards-final
London Coffee Festival
Caffeine-fuelled fun
Can’t face the day without a cup of coffee? This is an event worth getting out of bed for. Doubling as the national launch event for UK Coffee Week, and the largest festival in the world of its kind; the London Coffee Festival is back, running from 7th-10th April, taking place at The Old Truman Brewery and other venues. Tickets get you three-hour tasting sessions, world-class barista demonstrations and interactive workshops. If you find that your coffee bucket list is getting longer and longer now is your time to try several at once, coffee bars there will include the likes of Caravan, Department of Coffee and Social Affairs – just wait for the caffeine to hit you.
Where: Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Ln, London E1 6QL
Website: http://www.londoncoffeefestival.com/Home
Meredith Collective Avo-Brunch Pop-Up
Avocado madness
Love them (or hate them – who are you?), avocados are hot right now. Say goodbye to the standard avocado on toast and hello to the wonderful world of avocado gazpacho, macarons and more. Meredith O’Shaugnessy, creator of some of London’s coolest pop-ups has paired up with #whirlpoolfoodies to make the ultimate avocado tasting experience; a five-course brunch with cocktails and a DJ for post-brunch entertainment. Taking place 10th April this is a feast that any self-professed avocado-lover cannot miss.
Where: The Printworks Kitchen 20-26 Roseberry Avenue London EC1R 4SX
Website: http://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/pop-up/avocadobrunch-club
Old Spitalfields Night Market
Street Food in Spitalfields
It’s Friday night, you’re done with work and you’re in the mood for some food, a few drinks and heck maybe even a dance. So you head on over to Spitalfields as the Night Market is back. Expect to find the likes of Dirty Bagel, Bleecker St Burger Sud Italia and a Boilermaker Bar from the guys at DrinkUp.London all set to a soundtrack of live performances from the likes of London born singer and songwriter Sasha Brown – let the weekend begin!
Where: Old Spitalfields Market, 109 Commercial Street, Spitalfields, London, E1 6BG
Website: http://www.oldspitalfieldsmarket.com/events/old-spitalfields-night-market
Poppies
Fish ‘N’ Gigs
The issue with the weekend is it simply isn’t long enough. There aren’t enough hours to get done all that we want to get done! If only there was a way to do two things at once… but wait, there is! Chow down on some delicious fish and chips from one of London’s finest chippies, Poppies, while listening to the sweet music of fun-time function band “Beer Pressure”, who will be playing a mix on songs from all eras and genres. Just don’t have too much fun dancing that you let your food go cold…
Where: Poppies Fish & Chips, 30 Hawley Cres, London NW1 8NP
Website: http://www.poppiesfishandchips.co.uk
Funny Girl at The Savoy
Saturday Night Culture
So you want to do something a little different to your usual Saturday night pub session, how about a dose of culture at The Savoy Theatre? This Saturday you can watch Sheridan Smith in Funny Girl, the story of a talented singer/comic who rises to be a Broadway star while struggling with her relationship with a gambler.
Where: The Savoy Theatre, Strand, London WC2R 0ET
Website: http://www.atgtickets.com/venues/savoy-theatre
Fresh Pasta Workshop
Learn to cook the perfect pasta
Between long working weeks, getting enough sleep and Netflix marathons, finding time to develop new skills can be tough. Luckily for you, Burro e Salvia are offering the chance to learn how to make the perfect pasta at one of their hour and a half-long workshops (also held on Tuesdays if your weekend is filling up). Hosted by head sfoglina Gaia Enria, you can learn all the hits and tips to make a whole range of different pastas, sure to impress at your next big dinner party!
Where: Burro e Salvia, 52 Redchurch, Street, London, E2 7DP
Website: http://www.burroesalvia.co.uk
