Hide away from the ever-falling rain and wrap yourself up in Art-tober. Prepare yourself for a week filled with artistic escapes, film marathons, idea sharing, improvisation and best of all, brunch. All awaiting in a borough near you.
October 17 – 26: London Fields Free Film Festival
Escape from the dreary Autumn rain with London Fields’ free film festival, commencing this Friday. Whether you fancy a cartoon or a documentary, the festival has something for everyone. And ladies, if you don’t do anything else this week, make sure you head over to the Picturehouse this Sunday for a Ryan Gosling "all dayer".
http://www.freefilmfestivals.org/whats-on/london-fields.html
October 18: TEDxEastEnd Discovery Day at the Spotlight Centre
If you want to learn more about TED’s "ideas worth spreading", get your thinking caps on and wander over to the Spotlight Centre for their Discovery Day this Saturday. Enjoy a free day filled with arts and crafts, talks and exhibitions, all devoted to great ideas.
October 17 – November 15: Gordon Shrigley exhibition at IMT Gallery
British artist Gordon Shrigley’s new exhibition, "Heaven’s Gate", opens this Friday at IMT Gallery on Cambridge Heath Road. Open Thursdays – Sundays… your weekend is sorted for you.
http://www.imagemusictext.com/exhibitions-archive/gordon-shrigley-heavens-gate
October 23: Drawing Street Life at Idea Store
As part of The Big Draw festival 2014, the Idea Store Bow is hosting a two-hour workshop inviting individuals to create street scenes with local artist Dan Jones. And if two hours isn’t enough, spend the rest of your day at Tower Hamlets Library for Jones’ exhibition "East End Paintings and Print".
https://www.ideastore.co.uk/whats-on/results?venues%5B%5D=&specificDates%5B%5D=2014-10-23
October 19 – 26: The Deptford Brunch Club at Douglas Square
The pop-up Deptford Brunch Club has been running since July, but sadly must pop back down next week. You have two Sundays left, so get down to Douglas Square and indulge in as much brunch as you possibly can.
http://grubclub.com/the-deptford-brunch-club
October 21 – November 8: "Dying For It" at Brockley Jack Studio Theatre
A new comedy is opening at Brockley Jack Studio Theatre. Let yourself be swept away to 1920s Russia with Moira Buffini’s new play "Dying For It". Tickets start from £11, and can be purchased online.
http://brockleyjackstudio.ticketsource.co.uk/search/searchEvent.asp?event_id=67634&sid
October 19: 12 Hour Act-A-Thon at Matthew’s Yard
This Saturday, theatre company House of Stray Cats are hosting a 12-hour act-a-thon. If you want to improvise a musical with a stranger and raise some money for charity, then get yourself down to Matthew’s Yard this weekend. Leave your inhibitions at the door.
http://matthewsyard.com/event/house-of-stray-cats-actathon-palestine-fundraiser/
October 18: Croydon Arts and Crafts Fair at Exchange Square
Every third Saturday of the month sees Croydon’s Exchange Square transformed into a bustling market full of arts and crafts. Treat yourself this weekend and spend your Saturday immersed in market excitement.
http://www.justcroydon.com/events/226/18-Oct-2014/social/croydon-arts-craft-fair-