Friday Late: Power, play and politics

Grab some shoulder pads, blast out some Duran Duran and get ready for a wicked 1980s themed Friday Late at London Transport Museum in Covent Garden.

Specially curated for the Museum’s Poster Girls exhibition, and with music, bars, special curator led tours, talks, 1980s style gaming, creative workshops and bonkers bingo, guests will be able to enjoy the Museum in a different way after hours.

Revealing subcultures, power dressing and passionate protests, highlights of the evening include:

Retro Arcade - relive the nostalgia of playing 1980s and 90s consoles and games in our pop-up retro arcade. Battle N64 favourites like Mario Kart and take on classics from NES, Megadrive, Super Street Fighter II, Duck Hunt and PacMan

Illustrated talk - Girls just wanna have fun – 1980s fashion and power dressing

Dolly Loves Dallas - Get your face drawn onto a 1980s paper fashion doll

A stitch in time - Create a simple accessory with recycled 1980s fabric. Choose from a scrunchie or bow tie.

Exist to resist - Journey through a photographic celebration of community protests, grass roots activism and rave culture

Illustrated talk - Docklands before the big money

Tarot reading – unlock your inner secrets

Craft - learn cross stitch - featuring designs inspired by a mashup on 80s and 90s culture with a transport twist.

Craft - create tie-dye shoe laces

Craft - make a bold statement with neon-coloured wire

Documentary: Moving London - journey into 1980s transport history

Go Bonkers Bingo - play bingo like you’ve never experienced before

Urban Decay Make-up - bold 1980s eye or lip looks

Photo booth – take home retro-style prints from our Tuk Tuk photo booth

Special Neon Nights cocktail offer – 2 for £12

Makers Market – 1980s inspired gifts for you or a friend