What this summer has lacked in good weather, it makes up for in culture. This weekend, you can hear some Windrush storytelling, head to a free indie film festival, or spend two days dancing to the best UK old-school tunes in a south London park.
Windrush Wellness Weekend
Get down to Rotherhithe for £5 massages and Caribbean food this weekend.
As a continuation of the celebrations for 75 years post-Windrush – there will be a special Wellness Weekend at Surrey Quays shopping centre (August 12) and Canada Water Library (August 13).
All day at the venues there will be Caribbean food, back and shoulder massages for a fiver and a host of natural wellbeing products to try.
Visitors can learn about the history of Windrush with storytelling and a photo exhibition.
Where? Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, Redriff Rd, SE16 7LL and Canada Water Library, 21 Surrey Quays Rd, SE16 7AR.
When? Saturday, 12 August from 10 am – 4 pm; Sunday, 13 August from 12 pm – 4 pm.
Admission: Free
Free Film Festival
Soak up some culture at a free Latin American film festival this weekend in the Elephant.
The Identities 5 festival will feature a competition of Latin American short films, in a celebration of international independent cinema. You’ll also have the opportunity to witness performances from Peruvian folk dancers and a Brazilian roots band.
Where? Castle Square, Elephant and Castle, SE17 1EU
When? Saturday, 12 August 6 pm to Sunday, 13 August 10:30 pm.
Admission: Free
Click here for free tickets and more information.
Garage Nation Festival
Head a bit further south for a two-day music festival – featuring big names like Artful Dodger and Heartless Crew.
Mountsfield Park in Catford will be taken over this weekend by the sounds of house, UK garage and old-school classics.
Garage Nation festival is a two-day outdoor event – with three arenas, fairground rides and food stalls. Across the weekend, over 100 acts celebrating the very best of music and culture will be taking to the stage, including headliners DJ Luck and MC Neat, Artful Dodger, Heartless Crew and many more.
Where? Mountsfield Park, Stainton Road, Catford, SE6 1AN
When? Saturday, 12 August from 12 pm – Sunday, 13 August
Admission: Click here for tickets (Weekend tickets from £59.95)