056 - Tail Spin š
Maybe weāve been watching too many snowflakes spiral from the sky. Maybe we took a beginner dance lesson and the twirls have got our heads twirling. Either way, weāre dizzy with excitement to share this list of London experiences thatāll spin you right round (like a record).
š Spin Cycles
Do your laundry at this laundromat/cafĆ© in Soho: it's likelyĀ hipper than homeāand servesĀ better food, too! They also host a live-music series called Spin Cycle, that weāve been assured will be returning later this spring.
š£ļø Spin Some Yarns
Thereās more than a few ways to experience the influence stories have over our understanding of the world here in London. You can join members of the Nokee Kwe Positive Voice program as they share stories of their experiences as urban indigenous women, or have a go at crafting your own story during the Headline Monologues atĀ B13 The Baker's Dozen. For stories guaranteed to make you chuckle, swing by an open-mic comedy event at Poacherās Arms.
š§¶ (Literally) Spin Some Yarns
Your neighbourhood likely has a community centre full of folks who would love to show you the ropesāor, yarns as it were when it comes to crocheting and other needlework. Thereās organized classes you can join, like this one by Wooly Maple, or this one in Westmount. Our next recommendation isnāt literally about spinning yarns, but itās also a spinning-related craft, so please accept it: Hutton House clients make some of the most gorgeous pottery in the city and are now offering you the chance to get your hands on the wheel.
š“š¼āāļø Spin Your Wheels
Cycling? In the winter? You better believe it! London Cycle Link has plenty of opportunities to keep your gears turning through the snow with their 24hr bike maintenance marathon, a 24hr velodrome marathon, Bike to Work Day, and cycling advocacy campaigns! Thereās really no such thing as the āoff-season.ā
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