In The Loop

APRIL EVENT HIGHLIGHTS IN LONDON

ART EXHIBTION

Fuck Paintings, etc.

(On until Saturday 13th April)

Venture down to the Bomb Factory and get up close and personal with Betty Tompkin’s collection of male and female genitalia. For decades Tompkins has been criticised by her feminist peers for her ‘vulgarity’ and for a time France wouldn’t even let her work through customs. But now her works are finally receiving the praise they so desperately deserve. As TimeOut’s Katie McCabe said: “This kind of aggressive, intensely sexual display is largely given to male artists who are then lauded for it…It’s thrilling to see a woman claiming this space with such graphic art.”

Betty Tompkins: Fuck Paintings, Etc. review
(Source: jhammondprojects.com)

NIGHT OUT

Vegan Nights

(Thursday 4th April, 5pm – 10:30pm)

With over 40 vegan eateries, DJ’s and dancing, you don’t have to wait until midnight to get the night going this Thursday. Doors open at 5pm and things wind down by around 10:30pm – plenty of time to sleep off that Friday hangover. General admission includes a copy of BISH, BASH, BOSH! which you can collect on your arrival.

General admission: £10

Source: vegannights.uk

PUB QUIZ

The Faltering Fallback

(Monday nights from 8:45pm)

The Faltering Fallback, known as the hidden gem of Finsbury Park, is often a hotspot for rugby fans. But it is also home to a weekly pub quiz on Monday nights. What’s unique about this quiz is that there is no limit on team numbers, the winning team receive their prize in cash and you’ll find a beer garden strewn with magical greenery when you go out for that all-important smoke.

(Source: falteringfullback.com)

FESTIVAL

London Games Festival Fringe

(Tuesday 2nd April – Friday 12th April)

For 12 days you can immerse yourself in the gaming world at different locations across London. From workshops understanding how Japanese prints have influenced game development, to evenings of retro classic multiplayers alongside video game themed DJ’s – you’ll be sure to find an event near you.

London Games Festival
(Source: TimeOut)

FILM

West Norwood free film festival

(Saturday 6th April – Sunday 27th April)

Cinema prices can be a real blow to the monthly budget so why not try out this free film festival in West Norwood? Most showings begin at 8pm giving you plenty of time to grab dinner after work before you make your way over. ‘BlacKkKlansman’, ‘When Harry Met Sally’, ‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post’ and ‘Ladybird’ are all films on offer over the course of this month.

Admission: Free

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Currently, Ruby is retraining to become a journalist. She is an avid follower of British politics, writes poetry on her commute and is a firm believer in open debate. Her particular interests are attending and reviewing art exhibitions and analysing current affairs.

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