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Splittable Updates - June 22nd

As promised, we released another app update last week (v1.1.1). You can grab it from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store here.

Payment reminders

If you really need to get paid back and can't wait for your housemates to pay for the next thing, you can now ping them a 'friendly reminder' from the Payments screen. Warning: this may or may not dispatch guys with baseball bats to their location. 

Sharing is caring

If you and your house are really enjoying Splittable, we've added some links in the Settings screen to leave us a review or tell your other housesharing friends about us, in return for our eternal appreciation, and maybe some GIFs. 

We’ve also added a few pretty screenshots on the launch screen to remind you just why you downloaded Splittable, as well as some other miscellaneous spring cleaning (after all, we like to keep a tidy house at Splittable HQ).

Of course we listen and respond to all feedback, suggestions and comments so drop us a line at [email protected], tweet us @SplittableApp or leave us a review via the app. See you in the next update!

Happy housesharing!

Team Splittable

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Splittable Updates - June 9th

Last week's app update (v1.1) was a big one so make sure you've downloaded it from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store! (click here to download it)

New countries

We're delighted to bring Splittable to the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand on our mission to bring a bit more happiness to the world's roommates, flatmates and housemates ✌️

Push Notifications

We've now implemented one of our most requested features - you can now receive push notifications on your phone for the events going on in your houseshare

We've also fixed and improved a bunch of other small things for the app and website, so drop us a line at [email protected] or @SplittableApp to let us know what you think. There's another big update in the pipeline for next week, so don't forget to check back in then, and until then happy housesharing!

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Frugl’s 6 Picks of the Week - 27th May 2015

Wednesday, Four Thieves, Battersea, 2-4-1, £6

At Frugl we’re all about great value so we’re extremely chuffed that our friends at Laugh Train Home have given us 2 tickets to give away to whoever can grab ‘em first along with 6 2-4-1’s for anyone who misses out. Today’s headline act is TREVOR LOCK, as seen on BBC Brain Candy and Russell Brand’s Saturday Night BBC Radio 2 show. Along with MATT PRICE and Suzy Bennett, Matt Harrison and MC Robyn Perkins, this top line-up of comedy talent will help you laugh away your weekday worries.

Buy a Sandwich and a Coffee for a Fiver!

Wednesday – Friday lunch, The Pillbox Kitchen, Bethnal Green, £5

The Pillbox Kitchen’s stupendously affordable lunches just got a bit better. Worth crossing town for, buy a sandwich of your choice and whatever coffee you fancy for just £5. Made with the tastiest sourdough bread and a range of fillings, if you’re around East London and Bethnal Green, you’ll want to check out this special offer at Frugl’s favourite lunchtime spot. Make sure you click on the link and buy off the site to redeem.

VICE House Party

Friday, The Old Blue Last, Shoreditch, FREE ENTRY

And we thought we liked a FREE party! Those counter-culture crusaders at VICE are back with yet another priceless party, at their very own buzzing boozer, The Old Blue Last. They’ll be keeping things as eclectic as ever with laudable live bands, THUMP DJs and an exclusive screening of their latest documentary, Hip Hop in the Holy Land. Come and get all decadent with them!

Guinness World Record Attempt: Squat Jump Challenge

Saturday, Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth, FREE ENTRY

To celebrate the second annual National Outdoor Fitness Day, the British Military Fitness folk is inviting you to take a break, from lying in your own filth hung-over to take part in the Guinness World Record attempt for the greatest number of people performing jump squats simultaneously at a single venue! NOFD is all about getting us lazy folk active and energised, so what better way to do it than with friends and family while writing your name into the history books?

The Old Church Sessions

Saturday, The Old Church, Stoke Newington, £6

London's eclectic live music night Jam Sandwich invites you to an old church for a little bit of magic one summer eve with spellbinding performances.

If you’ve ever been to an acoustic night in London, you’ll already know that the real vocal talent is not to be found on television but most likely on your doorstep. This night at The Old Church is no exception with a line-up of performers who have each already released their own albums and videos. Frugl is lucky enough to have secured a number of tickets for £1 off making this evening incredibly good value.

State of Independence Market

Saturday – Sunday, Hackney Downs Studios, Hackney, FREE ENTRY

Let’s Be Brief hoists the flag for independent makers with the new monthly State of Independence boutique market at Hackney Downs Studios. On the last weekend of every month they’ll be presenting a range of designer wares, music, art and food from an array of independent creative and lifestyle traders. Featuring live music, DJ’s (curated by NTS, CDR and Dimensions & Outlook festival) and workshops, alongside resident chef Original Jerkie’s Bar & BBQ serving jerk burritos, rum punch cocktails, hot jerk chicken wings and ice-cold beer, they’ve got it all covered!

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Frugl’s 6 Picks of the Week - 20th May 2015

Frugl Freebie – Laugh Train Home with Joel Dommett

Wednesday, The Four Thieves Pub, Clapham, FREE ENTRY or £6: 2-For-1

We have 5 tickets to giveaway to this hyper hilarious night out taking place at Southwest’s favourite freshly painted pub, The Four Thieves. This means you can save a massive 600 pennies you would otherwise have splashed out on a ticket and blow it on a couple of ice-cold bevvies instead. Now that’s Frugl thinking! So act swiftly to catch the Laugh Train Home with Joel Dommett, a comedic excursion you’d be super silly to miss!

The Old Nun’s Fest

Friday – Monday, The Old Nun’s Head, Nunhead, FREE MUSIC  

Legend has it that back in the reformation a poor old nun had her head chopped off and stuck on a pike-staff outside where this booming boozer now lies.  Since her resurrection in 2010, the Old Nun has been back on her feet and has been pulling in the punters. To celebrate another well-deserved Bank Holiday they’ve launched their very own festival dedicated to the best of the area’s local musical talent and the finest craft beer and cider being brewed up and down the country! If you have any sense hit their newly renovated garden, decapitate a beer or two and enjoy a good ol’ groove.

Mike Skinner & Murkage present Tonga

Friday, The Waiting Room, Stoke Newington, £5

“We like to keep Tonga as scuzzy as possible, while we’re as baller as we can be” is how The Street’s Mike Skinner paints his underground club night which he runs with the Manchester party crew Murkage. Join them at Stokey’s no.1 basement nightspot the Waiting Room ready to absolutely lose it! With a three-day weekend on the horizon what’s stopping ya?

On the Gardens Event & Market

Saturday – Monday, Greenwich Gardens, FREE

You know how you’ve been telling yourself if only you knew how to swing dance, life would be so much better? Well, here’s your chance. For three days solid, Cutty Sark Gardens will be turned into a dance floor with live music, DJs, street food and a vintage market. The Swing Dance Society will be in residence throughout, teaching newcomers how to Lindy Hop, Charleston and Collegiate Shag. So, grab your partner, make like Gene Kelly and scoot on over to the best free event this weekend.

DIY Culture 2015

Sunday, Rich Mix, Bethnal Green, FREE ENTRY

With mainstream publishing pretty much going down the pan, it’s great to see the spirit of independence is very much alive in Bethnal Green. This one-day festival celebrates zines, comics and animation with talks, an exhibition, films and more. With the focus on Western Society’s preoccupation with the ‘War on Terror,’ prison crisis and curtailment of civil liberties, this day aims to show how art and free expression can be used to fight back and make a difference.

Good Ship Comedy presents Tom Allen

Monday, Good Ship, Kilburn, £2.50 - £4

One of the funniest acts on the circuit and winner of the BBC New Comedy Award, Tom Allen is rocking up to everyone’s favourite Kilburn club this Bank Holiday Monday for a special treat. Frugl have got a few students tickets going at this one for £2.50, surely making this one of the best value nights there is. If you want to go all in, we suggest a pit stop at our favourite local, Spicy Basil, before the show for a tasty, freshly made Pad Thai or Green Curry that might just stretch to £6. Who said going out in London for under a tenner was impossible?

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6  Cheap Events in London From Frugl - May 14th 2015

Free Ice Cream for Grown Ups!

Thursday, Bloomsbury Square, Bloomsbury, FREE

We’ve got quite the scoop for you this week with the news that the Ice Cream Van for grown ups will be serving up free whiskey fuelled ice cream creations on Thursday between 1-4pm (or until scoops last). To showcase its premium selection of whiskies, World Duty Free has collaborated with London based ice-creamer Whipsmith and whisky aficionado, Alwynne to develop five bespoke flavours for you to try out.  Frugl Josh can’t wait to embark on The Spice Road, a chocolate and sea salt ice cream infused with Johnnie Walker Spice Road Whiskey and flakes of caramel. We’ll see you in line.

Zunar in Conversation with Martin Rowson

Thursday, Free Word Centre, Farringdon, FREE ENTRY (RSVP)

Malaysian cartoonist Zunar is currently facing 9 charges under his home country’s sedition act with a maximum penalty of 43 years imprisonment. One week before his trial in Malaysia, the controversial character joins Guardian political cartoonist Martin Rowson to share his story through words and images. In a year when cartoons have rarely been far from the headlines, join Free Word for an evening with an award-winning satirist who vows to “keep drawing until the last drop of my ink”.

Church Open Air – Free Day & Night Party

Saturday, The Paperworks, Elephant and Castle, FREE ENTRY

South East’s favourite open-air destination, The Paperworks is kicking off their summer session with quite the pop-up party this Saturday. Camberwell’s much-loved label, Church have summoned their apostolate’s of good time’s grooves to provide the tunes on the day, while there’s also super street food, cracking craft beer and yummy cocktails to keep you nourished. The free fun doesn’t stop there as the party will be continuing across the road at Corsica studios. Simple arrive before midnight boasting your Paperworks stamp.

The Institute of Sexology

Every day but Monday, Wellcome Collection, Euston, FREE ENTRY

This exhibition has been open for a month but we know there are probably a number of you who may have missed the brouhaha surrounding its launch. However, from what we’ve heard from Frugl Josh’s mate, who went back TWICE, this is a show you simply can’t afford to miss. Filled to the absolute brim with all manner of things regarding the most private of acts, you’ll want to devote a good few hours to browsing the art, film, photography and all manners of sexual paraphernalia on show.  If you were undecided about just how ‘original’ a species we humans are, this show will leave you in no doubt that People are responsible for putting the P into Perve. Go with an open mind and soak up the strangeness. (Only for mature adults 18+)

Suspiciously Cheap Comedy

Sunday, Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green, £3-5

It’s Sunday, you have work tomorrow but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying this amazingly inexpensive comedy night of top talent. If you haven’t been to the Backyard, you don’t know what you’re missing. This is one of those places that have turned out more world-class comedians than any other comedy club in Bethnal Green. Fact. This evening’s entertainment includes award winners Robin Ince, Mark Watson plus very funny Lou Sanders and more! We say throw caution to the wind and laugh your socks off.

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Splittable Updates - April 13th

Every couple of weeks we'll be posting a summary of the most recent updates and new shiny things we've been building at Splittable here on the blog. Happy housesharing!

- App version 1.0.4 was released on iOS and Android in the last week, which squashed a few pesky bugs. - Too many emails in your busy houseshare? You can now switch to daily or weekly summaries listing all the activity (or indeed, turn off notification emails entirely). Check your Notification Settings to change this. - We've added a 'Your Share' column in the Costs table on the web to quickly see how each cost affects you. - We've also fixed a couple of problems with currency symbols not being displayed correctly on the web. - For mobile web users, we've added the ability to switch houseshare from the 'Houseshare Settings' page.

Don't forget, you can always tweet us @SplittableUK or email [email protected] for reporting bugs, new suggestions or just to have a chat with Nick, our Chief Housemate!

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6 Free Events from Frugl - May 6th 2015

What Has The News Ever Done For Me? Election Special

Wednesday, Etcetera Theatre, Camden, £5 ADV (£4 Concessions)

The capital’s favourite topical comedy night for those of you who ‘mean’ to read the news returns on Wednesday with an election based bonanza. As if the whole thing wasn’t comical enough, join Grainne Maguire and her most trusted comic companions Richard Herring, Max Davis and Carrie Quinlan for a good ole’ grumble about the big day. Will it be a manifesto meltdown, a debacle at the debates or will it all get overshadowed when Kim Kardashian changes her hair again? Head on down to find out!

Birdman screening

Thursday, Roxy Bar & Screen, Southwark, £4 ADV

If you haven’t seen ‘Birdman’ yet it’s time to get out from under that rock you’ve been living under and put that right. This Thursday, London’s best-kept cinematic secret is screening the black comedy that ate its rivals for breakfast at the Oscars earlier this year. Best of all you can catch this stylish flick for less than the price you would pay for an overpriced craft beer! So, what’s stopping you?

Wasted Chic Affordable 40 Designer Pop Up

Saturday, McQueens, Shoreditch, FREE ENTRY

Wasted Chic are throwing a super shindig on their first birthday by showcasing 40 independent womenswear fashion designers at rock bottom prices over three rooms. As if discovering designer bargains wasn’t enough, they’ve enlisted fierce DJ Jakki Degg and others to get you in the party mood plus an in-house nail artist. Oh, and cocktails are ½ price too. Just one word of advice: Leave the drinking for after the shopping, or you could regret purchasing that leopard print onesie that seemed such a good idea three strawberry daiquiris in…

Batukarma Jazz Carnival 2-Year Anniversary with Andrew Ashong

Saturday, Bussey Building, Peckham, £7-£10 ADV or £10 OTD

Batukarma turns two years young this Saturday. To celebrate, they’re teaming up with those world-music loving folks at Farr Out Recordings and throwing a totally globalistic Jazz fest featuring Gilles Peterson favourite Andrew Ashong. He’ll be keeping things funked up right through the night, playing vinyl from his personal collection. Get ready for some serious good times groove!

Smitty’s Big Four

Saturday, St. James Studio, Victoria, Frugl Exclusive: £7.50 - £10 ADV

For all you hep cats, we have a special offer this Saturday when Smitty’s Big Four crack open the Great American Songbook to perform classic tunes reinterpreted in the style of Jelly Roll Morton and Scott Joplin. Usually £17.50, we’ve got tickets for just a tenner (students £7.50). If you thought jazz was only for old fogies, think again. This is the kind of music that will have you tapping your toes to the beat in no time. So go strut your stuff in this cosy basement space.

Wuzza Wuzza Bowie Night

Saturday, Retro Bar, Charing Cross, FREE ENTRY

Honouring one of the few men on the planet who can pull off (and make sexy) white nail varnish, platforms and spandex jumpsuits, head on over to the Roxy for a night of all things Bowie. They’ll be films, they’ll be music and, if you’re up for it, they’ll be karaoke too. The guy who put the Star into Starman won’t be there but hosts Heidi Heelz and Gareth Joyner will be and have reliably informed us that they’ll be top-secret surprises too. So, get your glitter on and get ready to touch down on Mars deep in the heart of London

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Frugl 6 Picks of the Week - 29 April 2015

Griff Rhys Jokes and Friends

Thursday, The Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon, FREE ENTRY

With the Fringe only 3 months away, the circuit’s wackiest comics are testing out new material for your giggling pleasure. This Thursday, Frugl Suzanne’s faves Rhys James and Lloyd Griffiths have invited their most trusted, not to mention amusing, amigos Eric Lampaert and Nick James for a good ol’ fashion muck about. So what’s stopping you from enjoying some delirious, unrefined comedy, which won’t cost you a penny?

New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival

Wednesday – 3rd May, Various locations, FREE ENTRY

We just can’t get enough of all the free film fun brightening up the big screens down South. If you haven’t been to the New Cross & Deptford Free Film Fest, don’t worry, there’s plenty of time to put that right. Highlights this weekend include a mahoosive open-air bike powered screening of the ‘Wizard of Oz’ on Saturday and a Sunday showing of Don Letts' ace doc ‘The Clash Westway to the World’. Following the film, the 6 Music DJ will be hosting a Q&A and spinning infectious tunes till late at the employment-agency-turned-happening-bar, The Job Centre. This is one appointment you don’t want to miss.

Netil360 Bank Holiday Opening Weekend

Friday – Monday, Netil House, Hackney, FREE ENTRY

With sunny spring now in full swing, East London’s stellar skyline sanctuary comes out of hibernation on Friday, re-launching and re-opening with a fabulous free four-day shebang. There’s all sorts of goings on to keep you going on at this outdoor rooftop space, from the capital’s best pop-up street food vendors, modern grooves, to a sexy screening of the funky, nineties classic Boogie Nights.  

Folk Womenswear Sample Sale

Thursday – Saturday, Folk, Mayfair, FREE ENTRY

If you like your casualwear classic and long-lasting but with a bit of a twist, then check out this sample sale from one of Frugl’s go-to brands, Folk. Last week we told you about DKNY’s menswear sale, but this weekend it’s all about the girls with bargains to be had at up to 70% off.  We’ve been roaming the internet to discover more about what you’re likely to find, but coming up empty handed. Nevertheless, having been to a Folk sale before (and found a now much-loved sweater for a fiver!), we’re confident that this won’t be the case for you.

The Converse x Dazed Emerging Artists Award 2015

Saturday – Thursday 10-6, Friday 10-10pm, Royal Academy Burlington Gardens, FREE ENTRY

If you want to see where contemporary art is headed, come along to this FREE exhibition held at the RA. Featuring some of the UK’s brightest and the best talent, this winning group of artists were part of a competition hosted by two of the country’s leading champions of young talent, Converse and Dazed magazine. Featuring a diverse collection of work across multiple disciplines, this exhibition is open late on Friday giving you plenty of time to take in the show, catch live music or one of the many tours and talks taking place there.

Should we Vote – A Brick Lane Debate with Natalie Bennett

Saturday, Courtyard Theatre, Old Street, FREE ENTRY

With the election around the corner, the week would not be complete without at least one event devoted to the big day. With so many people dithering about which way to vote, or if their vote will really make a difference, this debate should help you make up your mind one way or another! On the panel will be Green Party Leader Natalie Bennett, writer & journalist Tariq Ali, environmentalist Marina Pepper and broadcaster Richard Seymour. Those who want to submit questions beforehand can do so using the event info link. So go along and have your say.

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6 Picks of the Week - 22 April 2015

Another week, another six fun events to escape to with your housemates, as always courtesy of our friends at Frugl:

DKNY Sample Sale

Wednesday – Thursday, 19-20 Berners Street, Soho, FREE ENTRY

Sorry girls, this one’s for the boys. Come spring clean your wardrobe over at DKNY’s showroom, where you can find bargains aplenty at up to 80% off.  This is a great chance to give your style a bit of that New York panache. For those who have a desk bound day job, fear not as the sale is staying open on Friday to 9pm, giving even the most hard-core workaholics an opportunity to give their closet a makeover before the weekend starts. (Last entry 8.30pm)

Plonk Launch Party

Thursday, Efes Snooker Club, Dalston, FREE ENTRY

This week, London’s finest pop-up crazy golf course is pitching up at East London’s notorious Efes Snooker Club. This 9-hole course, extending over 200 ft., features loops, jumps, ramps, rough turf and golfstacles. Designed to bring out the putting legend in all of us, at various points the worlds of crazy golf and pool collide, testing your skills with cue as well as club. Join Plonk for a sneak peak of their fabulous course before they tee off to the public next week. The event is strictly guest list only so email your names to [email protected] if you’re keen!

Celebrate Bavarian Beer Day

Thursday, Bierschenke, Moorgate, FREE ENTRY

Dust off those lederhosen, raise those heavy Stein glasses and start chugging ‘em down, the day of the beer is here! We can’t think of any better place to enjoy the 499th anniversary of the Germany purity law than at this authentic German beer house where there’ll be live music from the Bavarian Strollers, Hacker-Pshorr Munchner Kellerbier beer imported from Bavaria for one night only and a beer inspired menu. Beeramisu for dessert anyone?

New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival

Saturday – 3rd May, Various locations, FREE ENTRY

Our heart goes out to all the super-freaks (we’re just jealous) running the London Marathon this Sunday. For those made of less stern stuff, and who would prefer to put their feet up this weekend instead, head on over to the momentous movie marathon in the grooviest spots south of the river. With 7 non-ticketed screenings taking place, from the friendly family flick Paddington to an outdoor bike-powered screening of the ‘Marvel’lous action hit Guardians of the Galaxy, there’s more than enough variety for everyone.  To see the festival’s full program click on the title of this listing.

Lone & Friends

Saturday, Oslo, Hackney, £6

Join Lone and NTS Radio’s Hot Selection crew for a night of unforgettable music. Lone started life, like many DJs, mixing records in his Nottingham bedroom and experimenting with hip-hop, early 90’s hardcore, techno and electronica. In 2008 he dropped the tune that sealed his reputation, ‘Lemurian’ under local label Dealmaker. Since then he has become one of the most exciting young producers in the UK. Pick up your tickets using the link as we expect this night at one of London’s most happening venues to be a busy one.

Cheap Show Vs Rob

Sunday, The Camden Head, Camden, FREE ENTRY

After you’ve finished browsing the market, take a break and watch a live recording of this popular comedy podcast with hosts Paul Gannon, Eli Silverman and Ash Frith. A blend of stand up and chat show, Sunday’s show features special guest Rob Deb, better known as ‘Darklord of Geeks.’ Fascinated? You should be. Celebrating ‘the very best of the worst,’ with a bit of ‘Generation Game’ thrown in, today’s topics up for discussion include bric-a-brac, the attraction of pound shops, DIY and food. No need to book. Just turn up.

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Frugl 6 Picks of the Week

Taco Queen Party

Wednesday, Peckham Pelican, Peckham £2.50 per Taco

You won’t find a more tacolicious night anywhere this week! This Wednesday,

Taco Queen will be cooking up tacos just like your Mexican momma used to

make ‘em at this happening South London staple. If you like your meat slow

cooked and with plenty of love, it’s fair to say you’ll be chowing down many a

taco, long into the night.

The Schadenfreude Cabaret w/ Simon Munnery & Eric Lampert

Friday, The Harrison Bar, King’s Cross, £5 ADV

Calling all you masochists! Come feed your fetish at this whopping night of

gruelling shits and giggles. This smashing bill features the always absurd, Eric

Lampert and the man The Guardian describes as “one of the funniest, most original comedians of the past twenty years” Simon Munnery. Tickets are selling

like hotcakes, so snap yours up while you still can.

Funk & Soul Club Ninja Tune Special

Friday, Electric Ballroom, Camden, £8-£10 ADV

If you’re looking to get on up this weekend, than this totally

soultastic affair is for you. With the capital’s most happening label, Ninja Tune involved, expect a kickass line-up. Nile Roger’s fave, The Reflex, will be

spinning some disco vibes while DJ’s Cheeba, Moneyshot and Food will be

performing a tribute to the Beastie Boy’s iconic album Paul’s Boutique. Get down to Camden and boogie.

The Conquerer

Saturday, Cineworld Staples Corner, Cricklewood, Free

Take one iconic actor best known for playing cowboys crossed with a man known for founding the Mongol Empire and you get ‘The Conquerer.’ One of John Wayne’s lesser-known movies and unsurprisingly regularly voted one of the worst ever made, ‘The Conquerer’ tells the story of Ghengis Khan’s journey across the Mongol Steppe where he captures the Tartar Princess Bortai. Playing for free at the Cineworld cinema in Staples Corner, they’ll be serving free drinks and popcorn too. If you want a night of cheesy laughs with your friends, this is it.

Hackney Flea Market

Saturday, Stoke Newington Church Street, Stoke Newington, Free

Now that the sun has officially arrived and looks here to stay, why not grab your mates and make your way to this alternative flea market on Stoke Newington Church Street. There you’ll find all manner of things, from hand-made items to vintage clothes, crafts, furniture and loads of stuff to brighten up your flat. For older folk, expect to discover a whole load of knick-knacks you threw away in 1982, now back in vogue. On top of all this, you’ll find music to shop to and a café for a cup of tea and a cake manned by Pear of Peas for when you want to rest your weary feet.

Finley Quaye at Trailer Happiness

Sunday, Trailer Happiness, Notting Hill £10

Check out this Brit & Mobo award winner, playing for one night only in Notting Hill in aid of CCL Group, a charity fighting against childhood cancer. Popular in the late 90’s with two Top 20 hits, "Sunday Shining" and "Even After All,” Quaye fell off the radar after 2000 before coming back in 2014 with reggae album, Royal Rasses produced by Norman ‘Twinkle’ Grant. Now playing a series of intimate gigs around the UK, expect to hear tunes from the new album as well as (we hope) some of his classics.

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Frugl 6 Picks of the Week

Cinnamon Club presents ‘Pierrot Le Fou’

Wednesday, The Russet, Hackney, £3.27

Calling all you cinephiles! The film club dedicated to spellbinding European cult cinema invites you to join them this Wednesday at Hackney’s best-kept secret, The Russet.  At this edition they’re showing one of the celebrated wild-eyed works of the French New Wave trailblazer, Jean-Luc Godard. As was commonplace with the ever-experimental auteur, ‘Pierrot Le Fou’ sees Godard stick two fingers up at the established rules of cinema, which had come before it, to create a colourful crazy tale, which is well worth your while!

Chris Betts/Paul Duncan McGarrity Work in Progress

Thursday, The Cavendish Arms, Stockwell

Edinburgh preview season has started in earnest providing a fantastic opportunity to catch future festival award winners for free. Tonight is no exception when you’ll have the chance to catch not one but two acts for nought! Featuring the very funny and bearded Canadian Chris Betts (yes, really) and super storyteller Paul Duncan McGarrity showcasing their Edinburgh acts, you just know this work in progress night is going to be a good ‘un. FREE

Des was a Bowie Fan: Twisting the Night Away

Friday, The Montague Arms, New Cross

If you enjoy good ole rock ‘n roll, Northern Soul, indie pop and any other musical genre that just makes you want to get up and dance, this club night is for you. Tonight’s party is celebrating 50 years since Sam Cooke sang ‘A Change is Gonna Come’ that became the anthem for Americans fighting racism and sealed his status as ‘The King of Soul.’ Aside from Twisting the Night Away to his hits, expect to hear this plus psychedelic surf from Guest DJs The Sundae Kups. FREE B4 9pm, £6 non-members on the door

On The Bab Soft Launch

Friday, On The Bab, Covent Garden

On The Bab is anything but the average kebab shop you regretfully stumble into at 4 in the morning. Instead ‘bab’ is a reference to the Korean word ‘rice’ for which there is a boatload at this much-loved Shoreditch joint. Due to popular babbing demand, they’re going all central by opening their second London location this week. On their travels, they’ll be bringing their favourite street food inspired meaty dishes plus some debuting shit-hot inventions to try out.  Best of all it’s 50% off. The soft launch is walk-in only so just turn up!  

Little Blue Bell ft. Kasai Masai, Muntu Valdo, Planetman and more!

Saturday, Passing Clouds, Dalston, FREE - £10  

Get yourself ready for another super global rave hosted and curated by Planetman. He’ll be bringing some of the hottest live acts and DJs from around the world over two floors at East London’s most happening venue, Passing Clouds. Come get down to hypnotic live rhythms from the Congo, Cameroonian soulful blues and beyond.

Bethnal Green Affordable Vintage Fair

Sunday, York Hall, Bethnal Green

The sun is shining and the Bethnal Green Affordable Vintage Fair is back, bringing you a whole heap of reasonably priced clothes, jewellery and homeware. Held in the iconic York Hall, this really is the place to find top quality vintage at prices that won’t break the bank. We suggest you get down early as the best stuff goes quickly. The last time Frugl attended they missed out on some classic 60’s bar stools but did walk away with enough vintage fabric for a couple of cushions for less than a fiver. Whether you’re just browsing or going with a plan, we can’t think of a better way to spend your Sunday morning. £2-£3

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Frugl 6 Picks of the Week

April’s Fool Fest

Wednesday, The Imperial Dunbar, Tooting Pay what you Can

Tickle your ears with music and comedy, have your fortune told by a mystic, paint your face like a tiger (or tigress) and drink a specially prepared cocktail. Oh, and did we mention that you’ll be given a dare on entry too that must be executed before closing time? So if you’re in the mood for some silly fun or just feel like pulling a prank, then head to Tooting for this one-off night of tomfoolery hosted by Pen & Rose Productions.

#3 Green Milk – Liam Williams/ Bobby Mair/Beth Vyse

Thursday, The Pipeline, Liverpool Street, £8 - £10

The Green Milk Gang is back with another synesthetic smorgasbord of comedy showcasing some of the most bizarre acts on the circuit. This week, they’re joined by the behemoth of belly laughs, Liam Williams and a Canadian with an even worse ginger beard than Frugl Josh, Bobby Mair. The Milk Float is steadily rolling at 8mph for this one!

Puss Puss Magazine Issue 2 Launch Party

Thursday, Basement London, Oxford Street FREE

Do you love cats? Do you love clothes? What about cool girl band ‘Skinny Girl Diet’? Well, now imagine all three together and you’ve got some idea of what’s in store for you at this party celebrating the only magazine for culture, fashion, music and cat lovers, Puss Puss. Full of beautiful photography and insightful interviews, this lush publication is bound to attract some equally gorgeous party people so make sure you’re rockin’ the ‘I love felines’ look in order to guarantee entry. Oh, and you’ll need to RSVP too.

Good Friday with Pastor Norman Jay

Friday, Paradise by Way of Kensal Green, Kensal Green, £6

With a four-day weekend on the horizon, there’s really no excuse not to have a little wiggle this weekend with the only DJ with a royal and religious pedigree.  The King of the Good Times, Norman Jay MBE pitches up the road to Kensal Green from his Notting Hill stomping ground to preach the scripture of pure vibes, and spin an infectious mix of genre-hopping classics, skanking reggae & doo-wop soul. We can’t think of a better person to get the good times rolling with on Good Friday!

Craft 100 Beer Festivals

Friday- Sunday, The Craft Beer Co., Clapham FREE

Keep it authentic this weekend with some real craft beer at this festival where you’ll have the opportunity to taste over 100 brews from the countries finest independent breweries. That’s a lot of beer! Even better, when you reach that drunken state when all you’re thinking about is what there is to eat, Philly Cheesesteak will be on hand to satiate your hunger with their mouth-watering sandwiches. The festival runs all weekend long, giving you plenty of time to get your mates together and make a day of it.

‘Balls to Dating’ Ping Pong Party

Sunday, Bounce, Holborn, £10

Tired of swiping right? Grab a paddle and head on down to a dating party with a difference this Easter Sunday. The legendary Bounce game makers will be on hand to help bounce singletons into one another in round robin tournaments, while they’ll even be a ‘Spin the Bottle’ Ping-Pong special for the more daring daters. A word of warning, if you think you could take down Forrest Gump with your eyes closed, we suggest toning it down for this one. No one likes a show off.

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Frugl 6 Picks of the Week

Free Pizza courtesy of Just Eat

Wednesday – Friday, Various locations, FREE

Just Eat’s #minifistpump campaign is all about celebrating the little victories in life. You know that feeling when you’re super hung-over and find two parcetamols left in the packet? When you run to catch an irregular train, miss it, only to be saved by it being 3 minutes late? When the team you support scores the winner in the dying moments of a game? This week Just Eat are adding FREE Pizza to the worthy #minifistpumping list. If you want a piece of the action look below to find out where the #minifistpumping truck is headed!

Underground Stations:

Wed – St Pauls, 12pm – 3pm

Thursday – London Bridge, 12pm – 3pm

Friday – Holborn, 12pm – 3pm  

Laugh out London in Victoria Park

Thursday, People’s Park Tavern, Victoria £4-£6

If you’re looking to introduce your friends to London comedy, you’ll find it hard to beat this bill.  For at this top night of alternative comedy you’ll find many of the biggest names on the circuit, all for an incredible £4. Get ready for a night of non-stop, sidesplitting laughs from Nish Kumar, Diane Morgan (Philomena Cunk in 'Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe'), Holly Burn and the man with the moustache, Mike Wozniak. These guys and gals are more usually found at much bigger venues, so now’s the time to get up close and personal with some seriously funny people in this cosy East End pub.

Being Louche

Thursday - Saturday, Fontaines, Stoke Newington £10

Louche. There’s something about the very word that implies smoky nightclubs, cigarette holders and lots of lying around on velvet sofas. In other words, a world away from co-working spaces, tiny outdoor smoking areas and quinoa salads. So if you’re feeling nostalgic for the time when being a called a rake was no bad thing and sleazy was sexy, head to this night of carefree debauchery, song and stories hosted by the delectable Benjamin Louche, winner of the 2014 London Cabaret Awards.

Soulshaker Cult Movies Through Music – ‘Shaft’ (1971) Screening

Friday, Apples & Pears Bar, Brick Lane, FREE ENTRY  

Shaft is hotter than Bond and cooler than Bullet! What’s even cooler than Harlem’s favourite mob-fighting private detective is this thriller’s super-soulful soundtrack, particularly Issac Hayes’ Academy Award Winning score. So come see the film, enjoy freshly shaken 70’s cocktail and bust a move to everyone from James Brown to Aretha Franklin!  

Paradise Loft w/Patrick Forge

Friday, The Yard Theatre, Hackney Wick, £7-£10 ADV

Come get all sinful with Gilles Peterson’s long time compadre, Patrick Forge. This Friday he’ll be serving up a high dosage of the jazz, funk & soul, which made him a regular face of the famous Dingwall’s Sunday Sessions scene. Be warned, with this master selector around, we guarantee your temptation to dance will no doubt culminate in a full out boogying blow out! We hope you’re prepared for the consequences.

Fine Chocolate Tasting Club

Sunday, Arthouse, Crouch End, £10

With Easter around the corner, now’s the time to get serious about chocolate. You’d have to have been living in a cave during the past year or two not to notice the number of chocolatiers popping up all over town teasing and tempting us with their range of truffles and bars. Bean to Bar is one who specialises in sourcing some of the finest chocolate from around the world. At this workshop, their owner Lucy Keany will be sharing her love of dark chocolate from San Francisco based Dandelion Chocolate.  So go along, pick up a few bars and impress your friends with your newfound knowledge.

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Frugl 6 Picks of the Week - 18 March 2015

Camberwell Free Film Festival

Friday – 29th March, Various South East London locations, FREE

Looking beyond Sunday’s showing of ‘The Lego Movie’ it’s fair to say everything is AWESOME about the Camberwell Free Film Festival. Already home to a thriving art and music scene, Camberwell turns it’s attention to the moving picture this weekend, to kick-start 11 days of world-class cinema. We’ll be heading to Dulwich Hamlet Football Club on Saturday to check out ‘Next Goal Wins’, an ever so uplifting underdog story charting the world’s worst football team, American Samoa. Join us.

More info here:

http://www.freefilmfestivals.org/whats-on/camberwell.html

Frugl Exclusive: Faded 3-Year Anniversary Special

Saturday, The Coronet, Elephant & Castle, £10

London’s home of Hip-Hop & RnB are throwing their biggest event yet this Saturday. To mark the occasion they’ve drafted in the capital’s heavyweight DJs to satisfy your weekend appetite for a whole lotta bump and grind. With tickets selling for up to £26, it’s fair to say this isn’t the most Frugl of events. However fortunately for all of you, when you enter the promo code TWOFFER in the special ticket offer option on checkout, you can purchase tickets for a tenner! Tickets are selling fast for this one so get yours while you still can.

More info here:

http://bit.ly/1EtpHfZ

Modern Guilt | Big Deal + Bruising |

Thursday, The Stillery, Camden, FREE

London’s still buzzing about Modern Guilt’s launch party last Thursday. This week they’ve got an even bigger band down in Big Deal. Over the course of their last two albums, the two-piece “have been perfecting their distinctive sound – gorgeous, effortlessly infectious melodies and sun dappled hooks wrapping around the bruised vocals and broken hearted lyricism of Alice Costelloe and KC Underwood.” – Wonderland Magazine. Come see them for free before they jet off around the country with The Vaccines.

More info here:

http://bit.ly/1O30hes

Hugo Boss Sample Sale

Thursday – Saturday, Hugo Boss, UK, Camden £2

If you’re anything like Frugl Suzanne, you’ll go out of your way for a bargain. Well, this weekend, you don’t have to go any further than Camden to find designer men & women’s wear from Hugo Boss at 70% off and more. You’ll be given a large plastic bag at the door and then it’s just a case of fighting your way to the front of the queue, past the Japanese fashionistas, to grab the best buys. From casual to work and evening clothes, your Spring/Summer wardrobe has just been sorted.

More info here:

http://bit.ly/1Dxju58

Beards

Every Day, Somerset House, Strand, FREE

Let’s face it, when was the last time you saw a clean-shaven modern metrosexual man? Facial hair, whether groomed or totally unkempt, is definitely here to stay. This exhibition, featuring 80 photographs shot by Mr Elbank, showcases over 80 truly amazing examples of fantastic facial hair. You don’t have to be a pogonophile to admire the dedication and hard work that that it takes to maintain some of the superb beards on show. Go and marvel.

More info here:

http://bit.ly/1vDzcBK

Artful Dodger & Yasmin & Shorebitch DJs

Friday, The Nest, Dalston £10

Re-Rewind yourself back to the late 90’s and the Golden Age of Garage with the man responsible for putting Craig David on the map and a whole more – the Artful Dodger. Tonight he’ll be sharing the stage with Yasmin and the Shorebitch DJs as support. The tickets have now sold out but we’ve been assured they’ll be plenty on the door from 10pm. So get your groove on in Dalston and get on down to some classic garage. It’s the perfect way to spend your Friday night!

More info here:

http://bit.ly/1bdHoGQ

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Frugl 6 Picks of the Week - 11 March 2015

London Cringe Night

Wednesday, The Phoenix, Cavendish Square, FREE

If you’re anything like Frugl Suzanne, you’ve stored your diary and angst-ridden, Emoesque poetry in a box hidden in the back of a cupboard, hoping it will never be discovered. Sarah Brown, the creator of Cringe Night, did the opposite; airing hers out and performing extracts live in New York. Now she’s brought the night to London where you can hear ex-teenagers reading from their own cringe worthy and often hilarious diaries. This free night is bound to be busy so get down early!  FREE

London Drinker Beer & Cider Festival

Wednesday – Friday, Camden Centre, King’s Cross, FREE - £3.50

The 2015 London Drinker & Beer Festival does what it says on the tin - celebrate beer, cider & perry. This 3-day event sees a cornucopia of the capital’s best breweries battle it out to be responsible for your mid-week hangover. If you’d rather avoid the morning blues, we suggest devouring some of the hearty homemade grub up for grabs!

Modern Guilt Launch Night | Kid Wave + Tula

Thursday, The Stillery, Camden, FREE

Not so long ago, we spoke to Modern Guilt’s head honcho Cal McRae who boldly claimed that his new club night would revolutionise London’s live music scene. Initially, we had our doubts. But having seen the star-studded opening line-up he’s assembled, he might well be onto something. In keeping with his word to book bands a cut above the mediocre ones you usually see for free, he’s invited down the capital’s favourite ripped jean collective Kid Wave & the American five-piece Tula, who do an ultra-mean cover of Chris Issak’s ‘Wicked Games’.

Stacks Free Poutine & Farewell Party

Thursday, Birthdays, Dalston, FREE

Like all good things, Stack’s glorious and delicious reign at Birthdays comes to an end this Thursday. Having thrown many a Poutine party this year, this is your last chance to get your hands dirty with Canada’s favourite culinary delight. Stacks will be giving you gravy, chip & cheese curd lovers a free Poutine, and to boot they’ll be serving their classic house drinks to help you wash it down. To get in on this priceless fun click on the title of this listing and proceed to RSVP on Billeto. Bring the tissues, this is gonna be emotional.

Skiddles Charity Comedy Night –Sara Pascoe/Evelyn Mok/John Mann

Friday, The Tramshed, Woolwich, £8-£10

Get ready for a night of rolling in the aisles with top comics in aid of the mental health charity MIND. Sara Pascoe is one of the UK’s top stand-up comedians with appearances on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, QI and more. With a boyfriend who has skinny arms and legs and a big belly and a fascination with Jodie Marsh and Winston Churchill, you know you’re in for a good night! Evelyn Mok won the Chortle Student Comedy Award 2013 while John Mann is a compere on the comedy circuit.

Band, Burlesque and Beats

Saturday, Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes, Bloomsbury, £7

If you can’t quite make up your mind what to do this evening or have a bunch of indecisive mates, check out this 3-in-1 evening of entertainment. Never mind the 10 pin bowling, Bloomsbury Lanes are bringing you four bands, three of London’s best burlesque dancers and then, if all that wasn’t enough, three DJs to round the night off. All for the incredibly reasonable price of £7, making this our favourite cheap night out of the week.  With plenty of change left for drinks, you can thank when Sunday comes around.

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Frugl 6 Picks of the Week - 5 March 2015

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Frugl's Picks of the Week - 25 February 2015

Hey guys and gals, check out another week of experiences curated for our housemates from our good friends at Frugl - please let us know if you go to any of these and tweet at us both so we can re-share @Frugl @SplittableUK

Staying Power: Photographs of Black British Experience, 1950s – 1990s

Wednesday – 30th June, Black Cultural Archives, Brixton

With Black History month nearing an end in the States, we thought it seemed the right time to steer your eyeballs towards this important exhibition, featuring photographs drawn from the V&A’s collection. History seems to have turned a blind eye to the Black British Experience in the latter half of the 20th century. That’s what makes this diverse collection, covering subjects from mass migration to hip-hop fashion of South London, so fascinating. (FREE ENTRY)

The Peter Horsfall Quartet Frugl Exclusive

Friday, St. James Theatre Studio, Victoria

Open your eyes and ears and head over Victoria way to listen to one of jazz’s most original and in demand trumpet players and vocalists. With a voice that has been compared to Billie Holiday and Nat King Cole, Peter Horsfall injects his own original style to jazz classics. So put on your black beret and adopt your most hepcat style for this unmissable gig and Frugl special! (£10 with code Frugl10)

The Schadenfreude Cabaret with Tony Law

Friday, Harrisons Bar, Kings Cross

Check out this pay-what-you-want night featuring some of Frugl’s favourite comedians. Tony Law proves that not all Canadians are dull with his off-the-wall, chaotic sense of humour and spectacular facial hair. While Joz Norris dreams of a time he can get divorced. The evening also features Matt Ewins and Ed Eales-White, Gerry Howell, Twisted Loaf and Garrett Millerick as MC. Frankly if this isn’t the best value comedy night of the week, we don’t know what is. Go and laugh your way into the weekend.  (Pay What you Want)

Reel Islington Film Festival

Saturday – Sunday, Resource For London, Holloway Road

The Film Festivals just keep on coming to London town! This time Reel Islington are serving up a weekend of classics old and new for your viewing pleasure.  On Saturday, we’ll be going to see a young Vincent Cassel in ‘La Haine’ (1996) for the millionth time. Following the recent attacks in France, the film, which deals with racial tensions in Paris, still remains relevant 19 years on.  The evening program features a screening of a film you simply must see before you die, ‘Metropolis’ (1927) by Fritz Lang. (Each event costs £3/£2 concessions)  

Bawdsville Cabaret Presents

Saturday, Bush Theatre, Shepherds Bush

If you’re a fan of burlesque, comedy and cabaret this evening is for you. And, let’s face it, now that the sun is out, who isn’t feeling just a little more frisky? Hosted by the fantabulous Mistress of Bawdsville Unruly Scrumptious, this high value, low cost night of entertainment features a galaxy of gorgeous gals. Come enjoy this night of spectacular, sizzling burlesque with performances from Miss Odelia Opium, Ana Kiss and Violet Surrender, not to mention Pi the Mime and many others with names way too long to mention in one paragraph. Shepherd’s Bush just got a little saucier! (£5-7)

The East London Vintage Furniture Flea

Sunday, York Hall, Bethnal Green

If you want to deck out your place like The Spy Who Shagged Me, we suggest making a dash to East London’s pre-loved furniture flea fair. The kitsch mid-century living from the 50’s and beyond will leave you screaming yeah baby yeah! Best of all it won’t cost you the earth, so what’s stopping ya? (Earlybird - £3 OTD / £2 General / Kids go free)