St.Patrick's Day, Women's History Month & Farmers' Markets

1) Mayor's St. Patrick's Day Parade 🍀

A celebration of Irish culture featuring marching bands, dancing, music, comedy, films, and arts + crafts. 

⏰ Sunday, March 15, 12pm - 6pm 

📍Trafalgar Square

2) Hunterian Museum: Portraits of Women in Surgery 👩‍⚕️

For International Women's History Month, the Hunterian Museum has a free exhibition spotlighting women in the UK who work in surgery. 

⏰ February 6th - April 18th, Wednesdays - Saturdays

📍The Royal College of Surgeons (across the street from LSE Lincoln's Inn  Fields!) 

3) LSE Green Week Events ♻️

For Green Week LSE is putting on a week of activities centered around sustainability. Here are a few of the many events taking place:

⏰ March 23 - 27

• Tuesday, March 24, 12p-1p - Beehive Visit
• Wednesday, March 25, 2p-3:30p - Pollution Prowl Walk - join Professor Thomas Smith to track air pollution in real time using portable particulate matter monitors. Snacks provided.
• Thursday, March 26, 4p - 5:30p - Looply Keychain Event - turn plastic bags into a personalized keychain! (This event costs £5!)

4) Farmers' Markets  🍓🥑🍌

With the weather warming up, spend your Sundays exploring the various farmers markets throughout London! Here are a few to check out:

• Victoria Park, 10am - 4pm
• Islington, 10am - 2pm (near Rosebery Hall)
• Marylebone, 10am -2pm (between Hyde and Regent's Park)

5) Brick Lane Vintage Shops 👜

Brick Lane features various independent vendors selling everything from used clothes, bags, antiques, art, books, and more! Even if you don't buy anything, it's a beautiful area to explore. Considering grabbing a bite at 🥯Beigel Bake, a 24-hour bagel shop that always has a line out the door or visiting 📚The Common Press, a queer bookshop that also serves snacks + drinks.  

⏰ Sundays, 10am - 6pm 

📍159 Brick Lane, E1 6SB

The Common Press Queer Bookshop.  

6) Columbia Road Flower Market 💐

Spring is approaching! Brighten your Sunday morning with fresh, colorful plants and flowers. In addition to flower vendors, Columbia Road features various independent shops and cafes. My personal favorite is Corner Deli, a Bengali cafe that serves delicious and affordable homemade chai and curries. 

⏰ Sundays, 8am - 3pm 

📍Columbia Road, East London

Chai + curry from Corner Deli on Columbia Road!