Main Character Energy everywhere: exhibitions, clubs, raves and the opera? Join us for the best occasions to wear your most amazing looks.
by CRITTER | 27.10.2023
Amidst the grey veins of London’s bustling urban scene lies a kaleidoscopic niche that calls to the daring and creative souls. Here, the style statement of choice is Main Character Energy, a bold attire that is less of a costume and more of an emblem of one’s unshackled spirit. It’s about embodying that power, taking the mundanity of urban life and injecting a plot twist of confidence and audacity. In CRITTER, you're not just a spectator, but the protagonist in a narrative where the mundane is the antagonist. The city’s palette transforms; grey streets become the canvas of your adventure, each event a chapter where your look is not merely attire, but a character trait.
In this city, no space will be off-limits to you. Among the boundless venues and gatherings, there are events that stand as perfect playgrounds for people who embrace their inner CRITTER. These aren’t mere events but spectacles of creativity, the stages where your Main Character Energy can romp and resonate amidst kindred spirits. They are the venues that beckon the wild and fabulous, where your kind isn’t just welcomed, it's celebrated. Are you ready to transcend the ordinary and parade your primal flair through London’s most electric scenes? Then here are the 10 best events in London to attend this November:
1+2 Opia rave + art exhibition
(rave: 10 November + exhibition: 18 November)
First on our list is a double event by Opia highlighting the eclectic underground rave scene of Tottenham, where OPIA stands out as a unique celebration of camp, queer, and editorial fashion. On November 10th, attendees in post-ironic statement pieces and definitely 100% Main Character Energy will flock to an OPIA rave, followed by an art exhibition on the 18th. Created to spotlight vibrant queer subculture, OPIA events are a Warholian ode to pop culture in a post-human, post-digital world, described by organizers as "intentionally low-brow, which makes it high-brow," and promise an electrifying atmosphere that coalesces the serious with the playful.
3 INFERNO 50
(club night: Friday 3 November)
INFERNO celebrates its 50th event, boasting a lineup of favorite DJs, special guests from the US, and performances by Trashed Baby and nightlife icons. A club night founded by Lewis G. Burton, INFERNO provides a platform for trans+, non-binary, and queer artists, merging pop with techno in an inclusive, community-focused environment. It’s an iconic night for CRITTERS of any kind.
4 RE/SISTERS: A Lens on Gender and Ecology
(exhibition: Thursday 5 Oct - Sun 14 Jan)
RE/SISTERS, showcasing at the Art Gallery at the Barbican, is a must-visit exhibition that brilliantly intertwines gender and ecology. Featuring works from 50 international women and gender non-conforming artists, it unravels the systemic oppression of women and environmental degradation. This culturally rich and thought-provoking backdrop is the perfect opportunity to take your most striking outfit out, as you immerse yourself in this transformative experience.
5 The Box Soho
(club night: Wednesday until Sunday)
A night at The Box in London is an extravaganza of risqué performances, celebrity sightings, and eclectic entertainment, from burlesque to circus acts. The lavish, intimate setting guarantees an unforgettable experience of hedonistic revelry. It's the perfect venue to showcase your CRITTER look, where the bold and eccentric atmosphere meets innovative and daring fashion choices, ensuring you'll fit right in.
6 Tech Couture // Funk Assault (Chlär & Alarico) - All Night Long
(Techno party: Friday 17 November)
A night at The Box in London is an extravaganza of risqué performances, celebrity sightings, and eclectic entertainment, from burlesque to circus acts. The lavish, intimate setting guarantees an unforgettable experience of hedonistic revelry. It's the perfect venue to showcase your CRITTER look, where the bold and eccentric atmosphere meets innovative and daring fashion choices, ensuring you'll fit right in.
7 Anna Uddenberg: Home Wreckers
(Exhibition: Now - 22 December)
Anna Uddenberg's exhibition at The Perimeter tackles over-sexualization and female objectification through grotesque interactive sculptures. Her TikTok famous series "Continental Breakfast" features figures in vulnerable positions, adorned with Balenciaga crocs and fake handbag bondage gear. This blend of horror porn aesthetics and luxury critique serves as a commentary on female identity, technology, capitalism, and power. In this provocative setting, a CRITTER stretch-jersey gown becomes not just attire, but a part of the conversation.
8 Rødhåd, D.DAN & Hyperaktivist
(Techno event: Saturday 25 November)
Experience the multi-textured soundscapes of Rødhåd and the dark industrial beats of Henning Baer at London's amazing E1 venue. These Berlin music titans promise an unforgettable night at one of the city's best venues. Elevate the experience by donning a stunning CRITTER piece, ensuring you stand out in the crowd. Don't miss out!
9+10 Marina Abramovich: Retrospective + 7 Deaths of Maria Callas
(Exhibition: now - 1 January, opera: 3 November –11 November)
Dive into the world of performance art this winter with two compelling exhibitions in London. Marina Abramović's retrospective spans five decades of boundary-pushing art, including the iconic "The Artist is Present." Meanwhile, "7 Deaths of Maria Callas" sees Abramović and Willem Dafoe reenact the opera legend's iconic moments, alongside stunning arias performed by seven singers. Both exhibitions showcase the transformative power of performance art, offering a unique and unforgettable experience that challenges and inspires in equal measure.
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