Free May Events in London
by Jen Barnes (@JenBarnes207)
May is full of fun, free events that will get you through what are hopefully the last few weeks of cold and into the true summer months (who am I kidding, this is England…summer lasts two weeks). Contemporary art, hip-hop, film screenings, May has it all. Also, in honour of the European Union National Literature Night on the 15th May, I’ve added a few literary events to the mix as well! So get out, see some art, watch a film, dance around and talk to some authors…without spending a thing!
Breaking Convention Park Jam: Spa Fields Park, May 6th 12:30-4:30pm
Breakin’ Convention are bringing you a whole day of DJs, live bands, emcees, dance cyphers, beatboxers and even a graffiti jam!
Image Breaking Convention
Speak Easy: Literary Night of Books & Booze: Drink, Shop & Do, May 8th 7pm
An evening of authors, music and cocktails in King’s Cross!
Image Drink, Shop & Do
Up late in Pompeii: The British Museum, May 10th 6-9pm
A night of Pompeii and Herculaneum style with free music, olive oil tastings and even a lecture or two on sex.
Image The British Museum
Peter Blake Exhibition Private View: Chelsea Futurespace, May 14th 6-830pm
An exhibition of prints selected by the artist himself, Peter Blake.
Image Chelsea Futurespace
CCW Screening: South London Gallery, May 15th 7pm
Screenings of works created by students at Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Colleges of Art
Image Matthew Burdis on South London Gallery Website
The Clock Shop Private View: Exhibition by Tom Leamon: 223 Club, May 17th 6-10pm
The legendary 223 Club opens its doors for this exhibition of new works by Tom Leamon.
Image Tom Leamon
Late Shift Extra: Edgar Heap of Birds: National Portrait Gallery, May 17th 6-10pm
Conceptual artist Edgar Heap of Birds explores language, memory, non-Indian historical accounts and Native American memory.
Image: National Portrait Gallery
Clerkenwell Design Week: Clerkenwell & Surrounding Streets, May 21-23 All Day
3 days of design events where studios open their doors and even exhibit in the streets! Registration required.
Image: Larkbeck
Woolfson and Tay Author Event: Woolfson and Tay, May 22nd 7pm
Award-winning British Authors read their short story responses to the world climate crisis.
Image Woolfson and Tay
Last Fridays: South London Art Tour, May 31st till late
South London Galleries keep their doors open late so that you can enjoy the exhibitions after-hours!
Image: South London Art Map
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