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Around London: Classical Music On The Cheap

Around London: Classical Music On The Cheap

London can be an expensive city to go out in and gigs or concerts can reach extortionate heights if you add up the cost of tickets, over-priced drinks and travel fares; But there are some musical bargains to be had – The First Pint has done a bit of research and compiled a list of free and cheap classical music events around the capital. Enjoy!

The Insider – London (un)covered: 29 Nov – 5 Dec

The Insider – London (un)covered: 29 Nov – 5 Dec

This week, The Insider is sampling premium beer at The First Pint’s Scandinavian Night and lunching at a drug exhibition. Check out the weekly Insider schedule for cool things to do in London.

Preview: Diwali in Trafalgar Square

Preview: Diwali in Trafalgar Square

Floating lights and free sarees – it’s time for the annual Diwali festival in Trafalgar Square.

London LGBT Careers Show on Friday 22 October

London LGBT Careers Show on Friday 22 October

Use your diversity to your advantage and meet recruiters from prominent companies in the Diversity Careers Show.

Modern art for everyone at East London’s Whitechapel Gallery

Modern art for everyone at East London’s Whitechapel Gallery

If you’ve always wanted to check out what contemporary art is about, here’s your chance – and it’s free! The Whitechapel Gallery, located near famous and trendy Brick Lane in Aldgate East, is an art gallery dedicated to 20th and 21st century artists.

The Thames Festival: Splashing colour on those September blues

The Thames Festival: Splashing colour on those September blues

London’s iconic centrepiece will be the site for the two-day Mayor’s Thames Festival on 11 and 12 September, free and all day.

Notting Hill Carnival

Notting Hill Carnival

It’s time to dust off those feathers, polish your sequins and get ready for one of Europe’s biggest street parties – Notting Hill Carnival.