The 6 best free things to do in London this weekend [January 9-11]

"Poor January gets a terrible rap. It's dark, it's freezing cold and no one seems to have the money or energy to do anything worthwhile. Our bank accounts may have been completely and utterly drained by all the Christmas and New Year festivities, but that doesn't mean you should write the first month of the year off. Our favourite way to shake off the January blues is by getting out in the city and making the most of all the wallet-friendly thing going on."

"And there's plenty. Loads of capital's very best theatre and musicals, restaurants and bars offer discounted tickets and cheap meal deals throughout the month to help people through, and as ever, the city is constantly host all sorts of weird and wonderful free events. This weekend, those free events include a trouser-less excursion, a tree ceremony and lots of alcohol-free pint giveaways. Read on for Time Out's full list of all the best things you can do in London this weekend without spending a penny."

January can feel bleak and costly, yet London provides abundant free and budget-friendly activities to lift spirits. The city's theatres, musicals, restaurants and bars offer discounted tickets and cheap meal deals across the month. A mix of exhibitions and public happenings populate the weekend calendar, from art commissions and archival shows to quirky events like trouser-less excursions, tree ceremonies and alcohol-free pint giveaways. Notable exhibitions nearing their final days include Hillary Lloyd’s video commission engaging Dennis Potter–related themes and Edward George: Black Atlas at the Warburg Institute, featuring photographs, paintings, sculptures and archival material from George's collection.

Read at Time Out London