September,2011
Wig out for charity
A night of good, camp fun is on offer as big hair and big hearts collide at Wig Party 2011. It’s an annual charity ball to raise funds for a very worth cause – NAT (National [...]
Pipilotti Rist: Eyeball Massage at the Hayward
For a completely innovative and exciting exhibition of contemporary art, Scout London recommends getting down to the Haywood Gallery this month to see Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist’s survey, Eyeball Massage at the Hayward Gallery. Rist is one [...]
Tower Hamlets attempts world record for frisbee throwing, local dogs rejoice
Canines throughout Tower Hamlets – mark your calendars. The London borough is looking for volunteers to be a record breaker by joining in an attempt to be included in the Guinness World Records for throwing the [...]
The Brixton Pound goes electric, throws a party at Electric Brixton
Scout London tries not to involve itself too much in economics and the like, but we’ll make an exception and say it’s time you invested in the Brixton Pound (B£). This brilliant initiative, which sees Brixton [...]
Barry Flanagan: Early Works 1965-1982 at Tate Britain
One of the most original sculptors of his generation, Barry Flanagan: Early Works 1965-1982 at Tate Britain is the first major exhibition of Flanagan’s work in London since 1983. Although he is well known for his famous [...]
4 the weekend (30 Sep – 2 Oct) from Scout London: clubs
The weekend is fast approaching, and so here are Scout London’s four recommendations for clubs. Perhaps we should say “Saturday is fast approaching” because all of our tips relate to that day. Phonica Records has helped [...]
Enjoy London’s sunny spell at the Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
To make the most of the beautiful weather we are experiencing in London at the moment (fingers crossed it will continue) Scout London suggests a trip to the Dalston Eastern Curve Garden. Best described as a [...]
Your weekly roundup of weekend public transport chaos: 01/02 Oct
Here’s your weekly update of how TfL will disrupt your weekend plans, but seeing that it will be sunny out you should be walking. And on Sunday, the plan should be to avoid the Overground. It’s [...]
Grease is the word tonight at The Scoop
The Scoop at More London continues its excellent Free Films series tonight with a showing of everyone’s sing-a-long favourite Grease. No ticket required, just show up and grab your seat – what better way to spend [...]
Rag & Bow pop-up shop this Saturday
Rag & Bow – The Roaming Vintage Store will be taking over the beautiful reading room of gastropub Paradise By Way of Kensal Green Saturday 1 October. The pop-up will be selling an array of carefully selected vintage [...]
Pizza Express Charing Cross closed for refurbishment
Scout London was surprised to see that our old standby for a restaurant visit with the parents, Pizza Express on the Strand, is closed for refurbishment until 14 October 2011. We note this temporary closing as [...]
Yoomoo turns one, gives away frozen yogurt to celebrate
The lovely people at British frozen yogurt chain yoomoo have a lot to celebrate. In just one year they have managed to open 11 locations throughout Britain, with four in London alone. Scout London applauds this very [...]
