All weekend
ART OF THE BRICK: More than 90 bricky sculptures by Lego artist Nathan Sawaya are on display in Shoreditch, including interpretations of famous art masterpieces such as Michelangelo's David, and The Scream by Edvard Munch — but this is the final weekend to see them. Until 12 May
INJECTING HOPE: Also closing this weekend is Injecting Hope, a free exhibition at the Science Museum, looking at how scientists work quickly to produce vaccines as new pandemics take hold. FREE, until 12 May
DECORATIVE FAIR: Interested in interior design? Make for the Decorative Fair at Evolution London in Battersea Park and browse antiques, fine and decorative art, dating from the 1700s to the 1970s. Top tip: entry is free after 4pm each day. 7-12 May
AFFORDABLE ART FAIR: The Affordable Art Fair pitches up in Hampstead, selling thousands of contemporary artworks from 100 galleries from all over the world. Prices start at £50. There are painting classes, tours, wine tastings and other events, as well as family hours on both Saturday and Sunday. 8-12 May
WIMBLEDON ART FAIR: More than 150 artists exhibit at Wimbledon Art Fair, giving you a chance to purchase artworks directly from their creators. There's also a rare opportunity to go inside artists' studios, and a children's art trail on both Saturday and Sunday to keep younger visitors entertained. FREE ENTRY, 9-12 May
DULWICH FESTIVAL: A celebration of art and culture in the local area, Dulwich Festival is underway. Take the kids along to a teddy bears' picnic, join a tree walk around Dulwich Park, or attend the Dulwich Park Fair on Sunday among many other events this weekend. 10-19 May
LONDON CARD SHOW: Collectors of Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Formula 1, UFC, Disney, Marvel and sports cards are invited to the London Card Show at Sandown Park Racecourse on the London/Surrey border. With over 550 tables, there are plenty of chances to buy and trade with fellow enthusiasts. 11-12 May
GARDEN OPEN WEEKEND: It's another Garden Open Days weekend at Hampton Court Palace, meaning you can visit parts of the gardens and grounds for free. The Great Fountain Garden, Kitchen Garden and Pond Garden are all included, though note that you'll still need to pay if you want to visit the palace itself, the Maze or the Magic Garden Playground. FREE, 11-12 May
Saturday 11 May
DRIVE-IN CINEMA: The Lion King, Star Wars: A New Hope, Mamma Mia and From Russia With Love are screened at the Embassy Gardens Drive-In Cinema, in situ for one day only. Focus is as much on the wheels as it is the films, with the bougie option to watch while sat in a classic, super or muscle car. Or you can rock up in your own set of wheels (or just sit in a deck chair/on a blanket), which is a significantly cheaper option. 10am-10pm
BARNES HISTORY WALK: Mike Hildesley, Chair of community group Barnes Common, leads a guided walk around the area, focusing on its history and ecology. Find out about conservation work going on in meadows, woodlands, acid grassland, and the orchard — and delve into who the land belonged to and how it has been used through the centuries. 10.30am
SECOND WORLD WAR WALK: Museum of London Docklands offers a guided walk through the City of London for families, looking at how the lives of ordinary Londoners were affected by the second world war. Recommended for age 7+. 10.30am
VINTAGE KILO SALE: Browse through up to nine tonnes of vintage clothing, and pay for it by weight at the Croydon Vintage Kilo Sale at Fairfield Halls. Men's and women's clothing from the 1960s onwards is available, priced at £20 per kilo — though there's no minimum or maximum spend. 11am-5pm
INDEPENDENT LABEL MARKET: There's vinyl galore at the Independent Label Market, taking place at Coal Drops Yard in King's Cross. Live DJs play throughout the day, with vinyl rarities, test pressings, extended back catalogues, signed merchandise and advance copies available to browse and buy. A craft fair and the London Brewers' Market take place alongside the event. 11am-6.30pm
HOT SAUCE FESTIVAL: How hot is too hot for you? Find out at the Hot Sauce Festival in Peckham, where hundreds of small-batch sauces from 40+ traders are available to try and buy, along with live music, games, street food — and a bar for those all-important, palate-cleansing drinks. 11am-7pm
DAYTIME DISCO: Koko in Camden hosts a repeat of its Daytime Disco, playing pop from the 1970s-2000s, along with a room devoted to power ballads, plus giant balloon drops and dance performers. Basically, a night out, but you can still be home at a reasonable hour. Age 18+. 3pm-9pm
THE DEVIL FINDS WORK: Barbican Cinema's James Baldwin tribute series continues with a screening of short films made by contemporary British film and moving image artists — inspired by Baldwin's essay The Devil Finds Work. The screening is followed by a talk with artists Ayo Akingbade and Rhea Storr. 3.20pm
CRUSTACEANS SUPPER CLUB: Portuguese restaurant Bar Douro has teamed up with the Talho do Mar (Sea Butchers) project, for a series of supper clubs focusing on sustainable practices in our oceans. Crustaceans take centre stage today: tuck into two amuse-bouches and five dishes, prepared by executive chef Neuza Leal, with the option to add on a wine pairing. 6pm-11.30pm
DYKE MARCH CABARET: The last Dyke March in London was 11 years ago apparently, but now plans are afoot to bring it back — with help from tonight's cabaret and drag show at The Divine in Dalston. Performers at the fundraiser include Joelle Taylor, Imani Mason Jordan, Chiyo and Curly — and your ticket allows you to stay on for post-show shenanigans. 7pm-9pm
SHAKE & FINGERPOP: Get thee to Sutton's Sound Lounge for Shake & Fingerpop — a night of vinyl-spinning, foot-tapping, floor fillers — as played by the likes of Elly P and Rusty Vinyl. 7pm-11.55pm
GYPSY JAZZ FESTIVAL: This is the final weekend of the London Gypsy Jazz Festival, and though tomorrow's finale concert has sold out, you can still catch Stochelo Rosenberg and the Paulus Schafer Quartet, along with special guests, performing a blend of French swing, Latin jazz and tango. Takes place at LSO St Luke's in Old Street. 7.30pm
CHARITY COMEDY: Have a laugh while raising money for Cherry Lodge Cancer Care, at a charity comedy night at Totteridge Cricket Club. Fiona Allen headlines, with support from Carwyn Blayney, Olivia Lee, Johnny CT and Shruti Sharma. 8pm-10.45pm
WATERLOO 50TH: Mark the 50th anniversary of ABBA's Eurovision victory with Waterloo, at a special edition of disco night Club de Fromage at O2 Academy Islington. Expect to hear Waterloo, a few other ABBA classics and maybe one or two past Eurovision songs, as well the usual Fromage mix of Beyonce, Britney, Taylor Swift, One Direction and more. 10.30pm-3.30am
Sunday 12 May
MAUSOLEUM TOUR: Take a rare tour of the Kilmorey Mausoleum in Twickenham and the surrounding garden — listening to stories about its secret tunnel from local guides. There's also a plant sale, and tips from wildlife experts. 10am-2pm
SPRING FAYRE: Part of Wandsworth Bridge Road in Fulham goes pedestrianised for the local Spring Fayre. Expect live music across two stages, maypole dancing, a children's activity area, a rock climbing wall, representatives from local charities and community groups, 110+ stalls, and plenty more. 11am-5pm
KITE DAY: The annual Streatham Common Kite Day is back, with all manner of kites taking to the skies, including a 30m-long blue whale kite. Watch demonstrations by experts including Brighton Kite Flyers, and join in with your own kite — bring it along if you already have one, or pick one up from the stalls on the day. FREE, 11am-5pm
PUPPET FESTIVAL: One of those unique London events we love, the Covent Garden May Fayre & Puppet Festival celebrates the first recorded production of a Mr Punch show, as seen/recorded by Samuel Pepys in Covent Garden in 1662. It draws puppeteers from all over the country for a procession, church service, shows, stalls and workshops. FREE, 11am-5.30pm
VINTAGE FAIR: Refresh your wardrobe at the Frock Me Vintage Fair, taking place at Chelsea Old Town Hall with 60+ vintage dealers selling clothing and accessories dating back as far as the 1920s. 11am-5.30pm
AFTERNOON POEMS: Keats House in Hampstead hosts a free reading of funny, tragic and sympathetic famous poetry from fields, kitchens and factories, focusing on working people. 2.15pm-3.15pm
LUCIE JONES: 2009 X-Factor finalist and West End performer Lucie Jones gives two concerts at Cadogan Hall in Chelsea, off the back of her UK tour last year. 2.30pm/6.30pm
BROCKWELL MUSIC TRAIL: Nine groups of musicians from the Brixton Chamber Orchestra are scattered throughout Brockwell Park, forming the Brockwell Music Trail. Begin at the Herne Hill Gate, where you'll get a map to help you hunt them down — if you find all nine groups, you might win a prize. The whole event culminates in an orchestral concert at sunset in a secret location. FREE, 3pm-7pm
MIA FOLICK: LA-based singer-songwriter Mia Folick is at Lafayette in King's Cross, playing her catchy brand of electropop — including stuff from 2023 EP, ROACH. 7pm
FLAMENCO: Top flamenco dancers José Franco and Inma Carmona are at the Church Hall of the Holy Apostles in Pimlico to present Tablao — their debut London show. They're accompanied by guitarist Francisco Martín Cerdán and singer Eduardo López. 7.30pm-9.30pm
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