Things to do in London this weekend is sponsored by Cuisson's POPdown.
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The Classic Car Boot Sale is back at King's Cross. Photo: Londonist
ART LICKS WEEKEND: Take part in sculpture workshops, see outdoor performances and listen to storytelling as part of Art Licks Weekend, a festival showing the best of young artists and project spaces in London. Free, just turn up (book some events in advance), 30 September-2 October
BEST OF BRITANNIA: Hand-embossed leather, cocktail making and makeovers are among the workshops and how-to sessions of Best of Britannia, a festival celebrating British brands, crafts and products. Takes place at Victoria House in Bloomsbury Square. £6-8, book in advance, 30 September-2 October
SOUTHWARK-INSPIRED ART: Simon Jones's dissembled Southwark-inspired paintings are at OXO Tower Wharf for the weekend — catch them before they're bound into a book. Free, just turn up, 30 September-2 October
CLASSIC CAR BOOT SALE: Vintage clothes and jewellery, retro homewares and records, and much more is being sold out of the back of vintage vehicles as the Classic Car Boot Sale returns to Lewis Cubitt Square in King's Cross. Vintage attire encouraged — see photos from last time. £5/£4, advance booking recommended, 1-2 October
OPEN ART STUDIOS: Wander around 45 studios and speak to sculptors, printmakers and video artists as part of ArtWest Open Studios Weekend around Willesden Junction. There's even a free minibus service so it's easier to explore the different studios. Free, just turn up, 1-2 October
FLEA MARKET: Search for treasures at Peckham Salvage Yard where over 40 handpicked traders and locals will be selling their wares. The event is from the people behind Hackney Flea Market. Free, just turn up, 11am-6pm, 1-2 October
FAMILY TRAVEL SHOW: Get some inspiration for your next holiday at the Family Travel Show at Olympia. Exhibitors include holidays operators, photography experts and more, based in the UK and abroad. £8-14, book in advance, 1-2 October
Saturday 1 October
Party with Annie Mac at The AMP All Day Raves in Tobacco Dock.
BREWERY PARTY: Free brewery tours, live mural drawings, a barbecue and unfiltered lager from the straight from the tanks are all part of Camden Town Brewery's Tank Party in Kentish Town. Free entry, just turn up, noon-8pm
ALL DAY RAVE: Join Annie Mac at Tobacco Dock for an all-day electonic music festival rave, with music from DJs including Basement Jaxx and Clara Amfo. £45, book in advance, noon-10.30pm
BIG DRAW FESTIVAL: Artists Richard McVetis and Bruce Ingram are running stitch and collage workshops at Jerwood Space in Bankside, as part of The Big Draw Festival. Free, book in advance, 1pm-3pm
CHARITY COMEDY: Max & Ivan and Andrea Hubert are part of the line up at The Mencap Comedy Showcase Show in Mile End. All proceeds go to the Tower Hamlets Mencap Society. £10 (or pay what you like), book in advance, 7pm
SOUL MUSIC: Put on your dancing shoes for Stanley Hall's soul music night in South Norwood, featuring Northern soul, 70s and Motown. £7, book in advance, 8pm-11.30pm
JOSIE LONG: Josie Long's comedy show about optimisim and hopefulness settles into its 14-night run at the Soho Theatre. Age 16+. £11-15, book in advance 9.15pm
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Experience Asian dining at Cuisson's POPdown
Love Asian food? Get yourself to Cuisson's POPdown at Borough Market, where you can tuck into anything from bar snacks such as beef sashimi to a 5-course tasting menu, all inspired by Asian flavours and the market traders. Pair your food with beers and wines from the carefully selected list, or if you're looking for a more intimate venue, hire the private dining room.
Visitors to the Ikigai bar can try an immersive video experience. You'll be served two glasses of beer and a Google Glass headset, which transforms the senses and completely alters your perception of flavour.
POPdown by Cuisson runs at Borough Market until January 2017. Book tickets here.
Sunday 2 October
See the Thames Barrier in action. Photo: Mark Graham
THAMES BARRIER: The Thames Barrier is closed just once a year at high tide, so grab your chance to see it in its completely closed position. Free, just turn up, 8.25am-6.25pm
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: Amnesty International's Festival of Choice in Shoreditch features debates, workshops, panels and films. Free, book in advance, 11am
CROYDON AIRPORT TOUR: Explore Croydon Airport and learn about the world's oldest air traffic control tower. Discover the airport's use as an airfield for the first world war, and the international flights it made until its closure in 1959. Free (donations welcome), just turn up, 11am-4pm
MEXICAN LUNCH CLUB: Turn up hungry for a five-course Mexican-inspired supper club at The School of Wok in Covent Garden. £27, book in advance, 1pm
ISLE OF DOGS: From the 1920s Homes for Heroes estates to pricey modern-day flats, see how housing has changed on the Isle of Dogs on this walking tour. £5, book in advance, 2pm
ART DECO TOUR: Discover the Art Deco architecture of The Strand on this walking tour. See the vistas sketched by Monet, and learn about the building of Waterloo Bridge. £8, book in advance, 2pm-4pm
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Our daily pick of Funzing events
WINTER COAT WORKSHOP: Winter is coming, so create your own waterfall collar winter coat at this workshop — nobody else will have the same coat this winter. £49, 7/16/21 October
TREASURE HUNT: Use your theatre knowledge and work as a team to solve cryptic clues on a treasure hunt in the West End — get your tickets here. £15, 27 October
VEGAN DESSERT WORKSHOP: Eating vegan doesn't mean you can't treat yourself — Azahara will teach you how to make indulgent raw vegan desserts to enjoy at home. £35, 2/9/16/23/30 October