Excellent things to do in London this weekend (December 12-13)
Excellent things to do in London this weekend (December 12-13)
magCulture Shop Launch, 270 St John Street, Fri-Sat, free. After five years online, the magCulture shop finally opens its doors IRL. Over 500 magazines will line the swanky shelves including many independent publications and mags sourced from all across the globe. Head down on Saturday lunch time for free fizz.
London Graphic Centre Christmas Fair, London Graphic Centre, Sat, free. Festive stalls, mulled wine and mince pies will greet creative shoppers at this fair in Covent Garden. Professional artists will be demonstrating products and the staff will be showcasing this year’s most durable art trends.
Stack presents: Magazines for Good, London College of Communication, Sat, free. This one-off sale will see lots of beautiful mags sold at half price, with all proceeds going to L'Auberge des Migrants, a charity aiding refugees in Calais. Print enthusiasts can also hear from a number of the magazine makers themselves thanks to a mini conference being held along side the sale.
Gods Own Junkyard Christmas Fayre, Gods Own Junkyard, Sat-Sun, free. Light up your weekend at this fayre taking place in the neon paradise, complete with a Santa’s Grotto, festive stalls, hog roast and music from the Natural Voices Choir.
East Village Christmas Makers Market, various, Sat-Sun, free. Pick up unique Christmas gifts for your loved ones at this festive marketing curated by lifestyle store, Earl of East London. Products include leather goods from Briggs and Shears, ceramics from Blue Guy Pottery, terrariums and hanging planters from Ro Co, and prints from Lamplighter London.
Heresy Offline Shopping Experience, Holdrons Arcade, all weekend, free. Head to Peckham to bag bargains from menswear project, Heresy. They’ll be selling off deadstock, sample items, pieces from their collaboration with Blue Daisy and more.
Aslo eating and drinking
Tootsmas, Graveney & Meadow, Sat-Sun, free. The team behind Tootopia return just in time for Christmas, bringing ten top vendors to the back yard of Graveney and Meadow for two days of festive food and cheer.
Free Locals' Brunch Day at Dirty Bones Kensington, Dirty Bones, Sun, free. Those who live in W8 should dig out some kind of proof of address sharpish because it'll earn them free brunch at Dirty Bones Kensington. Each resident (and their plus one) may claim a free main dish between noon and 2pm on a first come first served basis.
