Propel your photography into interstellar overdrive with a special workshop that reveals how to capture stunning shots of the full moon. Taking place at night, the session covers planning, setup, composition, and editing, alongside the outdoor astrophotography shoot.

Hear the story of Britain’s famously fancy food department store, Fortnum and Mason, on a guided tour. You’ll discover how the store evolved since launching in 1707, scoffing high-end treats along the way and ending with a cuppa (a posh one, as this is F&M) and nibbles.

Dig out those fashion faux pas and turn them into something wonderful, guided by fashion designer Tina Aileen, a specialist in sustainable reworking. The skills you’ll learn can be used to create a whole new potential wardrobe.

This infernal speakeasy combines magic, circus arts, dance, and burlesque performances to heat up the night. Anticipate Gilded Age aesthetics with just a touch of hellish spice.

Put a stylish swirl into your home coffee routine by learning latte art from the pros at powerhouse Antipodean coffee shop Kaffeine. You'll learn to steam, texture, and pour your milk or milk substitute into hearts, tulips, swans, and the classic rosetta flowers.

Did you know that archaeologists hate “Tomb Raider”? Find out why at a unique comedy night that squeezes a load of laughs out of history’s A-list, including Queen Victoria and Henry VIII. The gags are delivered in Southwark Cathedral, which isn’t funny but is very beautiful.

Let a cast of ace comics ease you into the weekend with an evening of premium laughs. This long-running night has hosted acts who’ve gone on to grace "Mock the Week," "8 Out of 10 Cats," "Never Mind the Buzzcocks," and Comedy Central, so you’ll be in safe (and funny) hands.

Raise a glass to East London’s thriving craft beer scene on this tour around some of Bethnal Green’s best breweries, taprooms, and old-fashioned boozers. The starting venue is the excellent Five Points Brewery and your guide will be a certified beer sommelier.

Float into the sonic universe of Studio Ghibli — Hayao Miyazaki’s renowned animation studio — at a concert of works from its film's soundtracks. Songs from classics including “My Neighbour Totoro” and “Spirited Away” will be performed by the innovative Mystery Ensemble.

Making it up as you go sounds easy, but it really isn’t when you’re also trying to be funny. See how the pros do it by catching a show from this highly regarded troupe. Games, songs, and perhaps even a tombola accompany the sketches, all adding to the fast-paced laughs.

Zoom in on the amazing world of pinhole photography, gathering snaps of the peaceful and photogenic Abney Park Cemetery on a guided photo walk. Afterward, decamp to a studio darkroom and learn how to develop your pictures, completing a brilliantly creative day out.

Work up a serious sweat surrounded by the Alexandra & Ainsworth Estate's beautifully urban brutalist architecture. A mix of circuits, HIIT, athletic drills, and body weight exercises will get blood pumping, giving you a workout combining cardio with strength training.

Become an arty alchemist and turn soil into watercolour paint in a unique workshop. Artist Christine Chua shows how to utilise earth from the banks of the Thames, grinding and binding it to pigment. End with collaborative painting and take home your colour palette.

Learn to craft perfect cocktails from the mixologists at the exceptionally well-stocked bar The Perception, nestled in a fancy Soho hotel. The team will walk you through recipes for hardened favourites and new zingers from the bar’s menu. Tickets include two cocktails and canapés.

Bakery aces The Dusty Knuckle are raising funds for their invaluable youth employment scheme by throwing a party at Dalston Roofpark. Tickets include dinner, a welcome drink, and music — last year’s lineup included Jessie Ware, Femi Fem, and Suggs, so expect great things.

A unique opportunity to cruise the Thames while grooving to undeniable dance floor anthems — all without disturbing a soul, thanks to the whole "silent disco" element. You’ll pass some of London’s most iconic sights and you get to pick your soundtrack from three DJ channels.

The rise of the award-winning family rave continues at iconic club Fabric. You and your little ones can expect confetti cannons, face painting, a bar (with drinks for old and young), and certified rave bangers spun by proper DJs. This edition is dinosaur-themed.

Sundays don’t need to be boring. And they won’t be if you head to this weekly club night that’s positively pulsing with soul, reggae, disco, rare groove, and lovers’ rock. The party atmosphere is further lifted by a rum punch happy hour from 8-9pm, accompanied by Caribbean food.

Run and relax at this weekly summer Sunday event, beginning with a 5k route for attendees to run or walk, timed for the start of sunset. The evening ends with a 45-minute yoga and relaxation session on a mat, to soak up the final notes of sun and switch off for a bit.

Learn how to imprint a botanical motif onto a tile using actual leaves and flowers. Leave them to dry for a few days, then head back to the workshop so you can start painting your tile to make it even snazzier.

It’s not just the subjects that are naked at this inclusive life drawing class — it’s the entertainers, too. Every session features models taking different short poses to test your sketching prowess, before a guest musician accompanies the action with a live, clothes-free set.

Set yourself up for whatever Tuesday chucks at you with some levelling, pre-work yoga. Breathwork and stretches ensure you start the day relaxed, focused, and limbered up, and as mats and equipment are provided, you don’t have to transport your own to the office afterward.

Everybody wants to be a DJ and now’s your chance to fulfil that particular dream by heading to this three-hour masterclass. You’ll work on phrase mixing, matching sound levels, understanding EQ, looping, and tons more. Prepare to start soundtracking the party.

Strike a pose for this sure-to-be-fascinating talk on the rise of the all-powerful fashion house, from its roots in the 1920s to its modern-day status as a revered global brand. A professor of luxury consumer studies leads the talk, so there’ll be plenty of insightful info.

This important event aims to boost the representation and visibility of women in the art world, displaying the work of 150-plus female artists from over 50 countries. Paintings, sculptures, installations, and digital art will be exhibited at this celebration of female creativity.

Enjoy a pint in a former friary and sip a G&T in an ex-gin palace on this tour of some of London’s most ancient watering holes. In a small group, you’ll tour four fantastic boozers across the storied City of London.

Enjoy dinner cooked by a celeb foodie power couple, John Torode (of “MasterChef”) and actor-and-chef Lisa Faulkner, as they launch their new cookbook. You’ll be dining in Fortnum and Mason’s fancy Field restaurant, and there’ll be plenty of chat on the menu, too.

A replica 16th-century exploratory ship (the Golden Hinde) is an apt setting for sitar innovator and explorer Shama Rahman (the first sitar player to perform on Antarctic ice) to jam with neo-medieval folk singer Daughter of the Water, as part of the Totally Thames Festival.

Few places let you scribble on the walls, but it’s positively encouraged in the Doodle Room of Roy’s Art Fair. Afterward, see how the pros do it by browsing paintings, sculptures, and installations from over 100 artists. Tickets are as cheap as chips, making it an easy day out.

Grab affordable artworks from emerging artists at the 14th edition of this fair, which gives a platform to new talents. There’s a huge range of work on offer from 90 artists and prices start at just £50, while artists aren’t charged a commission to sell, which is nice.

Enjoy a little of everything at this eccentric extravaganza, where you’ll find a magician and illusionist, a hand-balancing singer (essentially someone who sings during handstands), an aerial expert, a hula-hoop artist, and a cabaret performer, all sharing the same stage.

Get out of London for a day to rummage around the Kent countryside, learning about the many incredible trees around you and discovering how to considerately and safely forage natural goodies from them. Lunch will be a wild picnic featuring some of those freshly foraged treats.

Get to grips with the key principles that underpin Japanese cooking (raw, simmered, grilled, steamed, and fried) by learning how to prepare one dish using each technique. The process will equip you with core cookery skills and give you an insight into Japanese culinary culture.

Raise a stein in honour of Germany’s behemoth beer celebration at Camden’s take on the action. Be transported straight to Bavaria thanks to beer hall-style decor, brass bands, currywurst, and gallons of beer from historic Bavarian brewery ABK. Prost!

It’s the return of the wildly popular day party aimed at mums who love to throw some shapes. As ever, things kick off with a panel talk from inspirational mums before host DJ Nikki Beatnik blasts out house, hip-hop, and garage bangers. Everyone is welcome, not just mothers.

Buying gin? Laughably easy. Distilling gin, on the other hand, takes skills — the type you can acquire at a workshop led by craft gin-makers Mother’s Ruin. You’ll chop botanicals, you’ll seal stills with bread dough, and you’ll leave with your own personally labelled artisan gin.

Learn to bake ridiculously moreish croissants and pain au chocolat from the baking geniuses at The Dusty Knuckle in a day-long workshop. You’ll leave knowing how to make perfect puff pastry and you even get lunch and beers from neighbouring 40FT Brewery.

Back in the 1940s, now-leafy west London suburb Acton boasted five cinemas, becoming a hotspot for movie fans at a time when the film industry was thriving. Hear the colourful history of these cinemas — which ranged from grandiose to ghastly — on a guided tour of the sites.

Embrace the warmer weather by perfecting your downward dog at an alfresco yoga class, set in the beautiful surrounds of Hyde Park's Kensington Gardens. The session is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, and can be modified to suit people with any specific needs or injuries.

Let esteemed DJ, broadcaster, and tastemaker DJ Spoony point you towards some of the UK’s finest neo-soul, R&B, and jazz via live performances from emerging talents. This showcase features sets from South London R&B artist Kali Claire and soulful singer Nia Chennai.

Wrap your ears around the rich linguistic feast provided by Susie Dent, one of Britain’s top lexicographers and former star of the dictionary corner on “Countdown.” Here, she discusses her language-focused crime novel and her lifelong passion for all things wordy.

Ok, if you’re an interior designer or a collector then this huge fair is a must. But even if you’re a casual browser, it’s a fascinating place to wander, gazing at 18th-century aesthetic treasures. Plus, it’s entirely possible to unearth a few bargains that don’t break the bank.

Take life drawing to a whole new level — a dazzlingly bright and colourful one — at this wildly popular event. The models are adorned with ultraviolet body paint and wild accessories, giving the whole evening a psychedelic tinge and allowing your artistic tendencies to run free.

Offering champagne on arrival is a strong start to this class, which teaches the skilled art of crafting soy wax candles. Make your candle more indulgent by using one of 12 enticing scents that are guaranteed to freshen your home — if you can bear to burn your creation, that is.

Ready yourself for cosy autumn evenings spent with a good book by learning about bibliotherapy, and examining the wellness and mindfulness benefits that reading can bring. Lecturer and bibliophile Nicole Moody explains how books can benefit our everyday lives and social connections.

Get to know some of Africa’s many diverse wines at this event, featuring tastings of Nigerian sparkling palm wine, Ethiopian tej (a sweet, honey wine), Moroccan faranah (a white grape), and three traditional South African varieties, including a punchy cab sauv and a zingy rosé.

Experience this magical Italian region without leaving London, by diving into its superlative wines at a tasting. Sample two reds (including a Chianti, Tuscany’s heavyweight headliner), two whites, and a dessert wine, and learn why the enviable climate makes for enviable vino.

Delve into the ancient Japanese art of origami and learn to fold a few sheets of humble paper into genuinely impressive shapes, even with no experience. Origami artist Toshiko Kurata themes each class, so you could be crafting anything from animals to flowers to decorations.

With the goal of the evening to make people want to get up and move, move, move, it’s no surprise that the schedule at this cool shorts festival covers trail running, mountain biking, skiing, and dancing, all created by indie filmmakers.

There’s more to Japanese drinking culture than just sake, as you’ll see (and sample) at this expo. Artisan whisky, shochu (a spirit commonly made with sweet potato), and beer all play a part, and will be on show alongside food to soak up the samples.

Dazzlingly bright spandex at the ready, it’s time for unashamedly sassy aerobics warrior queen Dolly Trolley to lead a high-energy sesh, where the tunes and the turns are just as important as the aerobics. Make no mistake, though, you’ll be working up a sweat during this class.

With spring arriving, take the chance to lose yourself for a few hours in a beautiful hidden garden, tucked-away behind a grand Georgian manor house in leafy Dulwich. The two acres house a rose garden, woodland walk, and beds growing all manner of fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Grab those cowboy boots from the back of your wardrobe and mosey on over to this unashamedly over-the-top brunch for 60 minutes of bottomless cocktails and mocktails, giant hot dogs (including a vegan version), a line dance class, a mechanical bull for the brave, and country hits galore.

What does Pikachu know about Pythagoras? Probably not much, but that doesn’t stop the globe-conquering game franchise from being a goldmine for number-lovers like mathematician Tom Crawford, who explores the formulas behind the Pokémon universe and offers trainer tips.

Wake up to bold and beautiful coffee flavours by learning how to brew aromatic Turkish coffee, as well as discovering the drink’s rich history. You’ll be using an authentic cezve pot to do your brewing and each coffee is accompanied by a Turkish delight tasting.

Learn to strut your stuff — both ballroom and Latin-style — on the sprung dancefloor of Chiswick Town Hall at this annual ball celebrating performing arts. There’ll be live jazz, pro dancers (including instructors to teach you some moves), and a talk on autumn’s awesomeness.

Give your Saturday night the soundtrack it deserves by hearing Konny Kon — one half of Manchester hip-hop duo Children of Zeus — get behind the decks and spin sweet, sweet tunes. Neo-soul, R&B, future funk, and hip-hop (both classic and alt-cuts) will be massaging the speakers.

Who hasn’t occasionally wanted to be a samurai? Now’s your chance: kengido blends martial arts and performing arts, resulting in a visually arresting practice that fulfills your warrior dreams, while using wooden swords to swerve the risks faced by actual samurai.

Want to know what your cat is thinking when they stare at you with that mystifying blend of admiration and indifference? Vet and behavioural expert John Bowen can tell you, also shedding light on exactly what your cat gets up to on an average day when you’re not around.

Find out how to put together a handsome autumnal collection of foliage by watching a demonstration from the director of horticulture at florally-minded Petersham Nurseries. The tips and tricks will be invaluable whether you’ve got a window box or a sprawling garden.

He’s never gonna give you up, but he is gonna give you an evening of great chat. Delve into the early life of a pop star whose career has taken bizarre and brilliant turns over the years, all to mark Astley’s upcoming autobiography, “Never,” which you can grab a signed copy of.

Put down the matcha latte and spend one info-packed, hands-on hour learning about and making proper matcha. An expert will guide you through the process of brewing this traditional Japanese drink, including using professional tools, such as a matcha whisk and chashaku spoon.

Get to know the beans in your cup a little better at this relaxed cupping event, suitable for both beginners and experienced java junkies. You’ll learn what to look for when tasting coffees, and hear about responsible sourcing, all taking place in the elegant Page Common cafe.

Enjoy an Indian thali (small portions of several dishes served on one plate) prepared by an experienced chef using foraged produce, served in the dreamy setting of a beautiful community garden, tucked away in North London and decorated with seasonal floral displays.

This ultimate form of getting your steps in returns for more thigh-punishing ‘fun.’ Run, walk, or crawl up more than 1,500 steps over 58 floors in a London skyscraper, raising funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Epic views and a well-deserved drink await at the top.

Give your brain a break from stressful tasks at this workshop, which promotes calm and wellbeing through painting. The latest event is themed around nature, so flora and fauna from gardens of all kind will be brought to life on the canvas, after introductory breathing exercises.

Linking in with Black History Month, this annual celebration of African design and culture features work by over 50 designers, catwalk shows, live music, panel talks, and a marketplace for you to snap up can’t-do-without items that catch your eye throughout the day.

Yo ho ho and over 400 bottles of rum is what you’ll find at an annual celebration of this much-loved tipple. Ready yourself for mixology masterclasses, live music, creative cocktails, and the end-of-show ‘carnival hour’ for those who fancy a dance.

Sample a fine range of top-notch tipples at the second edition of this east-side knees-up, with choice breweries like Pressure Drop, Harvey’s, and Beerblefish doing the pouring. It’s a not-for-profit event supporting local charities, so your sipping will be helping good causes.

Soothe yourself after a busy week with an hour of exquisite piano recitals of world-famous classical works, taking place in a beautiful, candlelit church. Mozart, Chopin, and Gershwin are on the agenda, plus Beethoven’s unmistakable piano sonata nicknamed “Moonlight Sonata.”

Find out how to crush all challengers in Monopoly, Connect 4, and even rock, paper, scissors, simply by learning the formulas behind the games. Award-winning mathematician Marcus du Sautoy dishes out the numerical gold, also exploring the history and cultural importance of games.

We all know by now that plastics can be seriously bad for the planet, but polymer scientist Professor Mike Shaver has explored how they can also play a crucial role in lowering carbon emissions and even help boost sustainable development. Plastic fantastic? It’s possible.

These ancient-rooted fortified wines get strangely and unfairly overlooked a lot of the time, but you won’t be scoffing at them again after getting the low-down and sampling the good stuff at this whirlwind walk-through, featuring tastings of four tried-and-tested favourites.

Dive into a brilliant short film festival and follow extreme watersports junkies around Iceland, discover how a shark attack victim became a shark conservationist, and hear humpback whale song weaved into a banging dancefloor track – just a few of the cinematographic adventures on offer.

Tune up your chakras at this expo, featuring yoga classes, seminars, and demos led by experienced (and highly flexible) instructors. Tickets include entry to the Mind Body Soul Experience and Vegan Life Live in the same building, so you can triple your weekend wellness hit.

Whether you’re plant-based or just interested in cutting down on meat and dairy, this event will have something to offer: tons of delectable food (anything from burritos to baklava), cooking demos, a market selling sustainable garms and homeware, and insightful talks.

Get ahead of the game for International Gin and Tonic Day on Oct. 19 with a tutored tasting at the seriously fancy Lanesborough Hotel. Sample the venue’s signature dry gin before learning some mixology techniques from The Lanesborough’s bar manager, who obviously knows his stuff.

Spend a night sleeping outside in central London to raise money for a charity tackling homelessness. The event aims to (safely) give people an idea of some of the countless challenges faced by those sleeping on the streets. An insightful experience to raise valuable funds.

Step back in time for an evening of Victorian-style entertainment with a gothic-tinge in time for Halloween, using a multi-level projector known as a magic lantern. Two experts will operate this rare beast, creating a fantastical show accompanied by a live piano score.

There are Halloween costume parties and then there are the Glitterfest Halloween raves — this is Halloween cranked up to 11, complete with wild fancy dress. There’ll also be confetti showers, pyrotechnics, DJs spinning hip-hop and garage, and zombie stilt walkers, naturally.

Prep for the spookiest weekend of the year by learning how to embroider a frighteningly colourful sugar skull like those seen in Day of the Dead celebrations. No experience is needed and you’ll be in the Gipsy Hill taproom, meaning you can accompany the stitching with a pint.

Five speakers, 15 minutes each, five great real-life stories. That’s the simple premise of this smart series, whose engaging speakers tonight include Rory Cellan-Jones, human rights lawyer Shami Chakrabarti, and trader-turned-activist-author Gary Stevenson.

If you want to learn salsa but don’t have months to spare, this intensive crash-course offers a solid grounding in the necessary fancy footwork. Experienced instructors will get you moving to the rhythms and speedily learning the fundamentals, even if you’re a complete beginner.

Greek singer and winner of "Dream Show" headlines Troxy, backed by an expansive live band that brings his Greek-language pop songs to life in a historic venue.

We use it every day, in some form, so it pays to spend time learning how to make your own soap at these expert-led workshops. You’ll use natural materials, including shea butter, and can experiment with colours and shapes to create your bespoke soapy masterpiece.

Raise a glass to this celebration of all things juniper and sugarcane, featuring a whopping 120-plus gins and rums, including some festival exclusives — refine your selection by chatting directly with distillers. Tickets include a tumbler and a satchel for carrying your swag.

Experience forward-thinking orchestral symphonica gliding through D&B anthems from over the decades, with a very special guest, legend DJ Hype. DMC champ DJ Switch will play alongside the orchestra — dancing and fist-pumping are still very much encouraged.

Hear what lauded food critic Grace Dent turns to for an easy, satisfying food fix in a live edition of her hit podcast, hosted by Deborah Frances-White of “The Guilty Feminist.” Grace’s memoir, “Comfort Eating,” and the connections between food and memory will also be discussed.

Munch your way through Italy at this four-day gastronomic festival. We’re talking proper pasta and pizza, heavenly ciabatta and other breads, gelato, tons of taralli (moreish super-crispy snacks), sublime wines from across the country, and spritzes galore. Bellissimo!

Combine fitness and finesse by learning key moves from various dance styles, including swing, Argentinian tango, samba, and rumba at these small classes. Begin with an hour lesson on rhythm and technique before testing out your moves. No experience or partner is necessary.

Rave like you mean it this Halloween by dancing to basslines so heavy they could — and probably will — wake the dead. DJs will be spinning a ghoulishly good selection of jungle and drum ’n bass, covering underground igniters and a few classic anthems.

Find your groove to a selection of stone-cold-classic reggae, dancehall, and lovers’ rock tunes at this popular and long-running club night. Also, expect a few newer cuts to make their way into the mix alongside the old-school hits.

Hear George Gershwin’s timeless composition from 1924 in the beautiful and atmospheric surrounds of Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, lit by candles for the occasion. The talented musical ensemble bringing things to life will also perform Beethoven’s "Moonlight Sonata".

Step back into the 1980s and 1990s, when times were simpler (and so were the choruses), and throw some shapes to the best dancefloor and club anthems from both decades. Hip-hop, R&B, and house will all be well-repped here.

Pretty much everything from multi-hyphenate funnyman Sam Fletcher (who’s guested in “Ted Lasso” and written for TV and radio) is worth investigating, including these regular comedy showcases, highlighting anyone from improv troupes to TikTokers, alongside gags from Sam himself.

Experience London’s streets via the medium of silent disco, led by a tour guide who’ll organise impromptu flash-mob singalongs of the party tunes flowing through your headset. Expect spooky songs to tie in with Halloween and consistently hilarious commentary from your guide.

Learn how to prepare authentic Mexican dishes without meat or dairy in this hands-on class, led by a cookery teacher from Mexico. Chipotle mushrooms, adobo cauliflower, árbol salsa, and freshly made corn tortillas are a few of the delights you’ll be cooking up.

Hear the human voice at its most harmonious and spine-tingling at a live show from Howl, an incredible vocal ensemble. This nine-piece outfit blends folk traditions with operatic flair and will be performing songs from an intriguing EP exploring the life of nocturnal creatures.

Dive deep into all things whisky at this sleekly curated expo, featuring tasting sessions, masterclasses, and free samples from a range of distillers, covering both global players and independent artisan operations. Tickets include a box of nibbles and one whisky cocktail.

Hear how innovative, eco-focused design duo Vin and Omi used plant waste from royal estate gardens around the UK to create a collection of clothes and accessories, including an incredible butterbur dress — just one of the projects they’ll be discussing at this session.