To mark their second birthday, The Book Club are running a week of events for just £2 each, if you sign up to the mailing list.

Monday 17th October

SUPER/COLLIDER SCIENCE FAIR: VOLCANOES!

super/collider volcano special

Join us for an extra messy Science Fair dedicated to geology's most explosive formations; volcanoes! We'll be joined by volcanologist Dr. Carina Fearnley to hear about her work keeping people safe from eruptions. Then we'll be creating our own volcanoes on the night with help from designer Nelly Ben Hayoun. Live lava-inspired sounds will come courtesy of Bright Star Catalogue and there'll be prizes for the best volcanic eruption!

Time: 7pm - 11pm Door: £2

Tuesday 18th October

SCRATCH + SNIFF: A SCENTED JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD

For this Scratch+Sniff special for The Book Club's birthday, join Odette Toilette for a very fragrant experience. With guest 'nose', Columbia Road's own Angela Flanders, we'll be discovering East London's hidden perfumery heritage before jetting off to exotic locations from the comfort of our seats, sampling Angela's perfumes to take us there. Prepare to have your nostrils tickled, and to leave smelling delicious.

Time: 7.30pm - 10pm (2 sessions: 7.30pm - 8.30pm & 9pm - 10pm) Door: £2 per session

Wednesday 19th October

LIFE DRAWING EXTRAVAGANZA - THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS

The Book Club's week-long birthday celebrations will see the return of the Life Drawing Extravaganza. This year our host Morris invites you to challenge your objectionable vices- enter The Book Club's basement and confront humanity's inclination to sin. Take a 'Dante' style journey through the 'Inferno' and witness depictions of the human body which represent all of the capital sins. Morris's concept of Hell will present wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy and gluttony. Witness, draw, drink and discuss. Be inspired.

Time: 6.30pm - 11pm Door: £2

Thursday 20th October

COME GET FELT UP Acts: DJ Tom Whalley, Tiger&Bear DJs and live music from a mighty band Get crafty as Come Get Felt Up celebrates The Book Club¹s birthday by whisking you to the magical world of children¹s books. We¹ll be having a pint with Aslan as we ask people to create their ultimate children¹s book character. Expect Mad Hatters to be duelling with the Famous Five and Rupert the Bear in our competition to win beautifully naff prizes such as a Now 24 album or a Llamas of Peru jigsaw. Described by one dubiously unnamed source as ³Blue Peter meets Art Attack while Anne Robinson watches on². All materials supplied but feel free to bring a bag of loo rolls, cartons or any recyclable goods and get a free badge!

Time: 8pm ­ 2am Door: £2

Sunday 23rd October

THE BOOK CLUB BLUES BIRTHDAY SPECIAL Acts: Dave 'Mad Dog' Barnes plus a great line up of blues DJs It's all about blues music for the finale of The Book Club's special birthday week. Let us take you on a journey of blues dancing, one of London's great passions. Plus for the first time at The Book Club, we welcome a blues-tastic live set from Dave 'Mad Dog' Barnes. Take a blues dance lesson or just enjoy a drink and the great music in the basement.

Time: 6:45pm ­ 11:00pm (lesson from 7pm - 8pm) Door: £2

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SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to The Book Club mailing list to have £2 entry to any event during the Birthweek Events.

AND COMPETITION:

Win 1x Pair of Birthweek Passes (you +1) giving you free entry to ALL the events!

To win, email katie@run-riot.com with the answer.Winners will be selected at random.

Q: How old is The Book Club this year?

A: 1) 22 2)1 3)2 4)5