Granary Square

‘There’s something about the ‘ordinariness’ of womanhood that is actually quite magical,’ explains artist Hanna Benihoud, who will celebrate International Women’s Day by daubing King's Cross’ Granary Square with art depicting just that. The square will be filled with 15 benches designed by Benihoud, each telling the story of a different woman or group of women and highlighting their contributions to society that often go unnoticed. Inspired by conversations with women from a wide spectrum of backgrounds and lifestyles, the London artist’s work aims to elevate the inner lives of women and celebrate the ‘magic of the mundane’: from expertly applying a full face of makeup on the tube to work or juggling a full stack of childcare, housework and organising before the clock strikes 9am. Find yourself hit with inspiration while pursuing Benihoud’s art? You can share your stories of quietly remarkable women in your life, too, via King’s Cross’ Instagram page.

Car boot, but make it classy. Unlike your usual boot sale, there’s no tat being flogged out of the back of a Ford Fiesta here. Instead, Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard at King’s Cross is being dotted with rare classic vehicles for the 10th year, from which vendors will be selling vintage fashion, homewares and collectables. Mobile eateries will be dotted between the old-school cars and campervans, while DJs will be impressing purists and pop lovers with vintage vinyl. Classic car enthusiasts will also have their heads turned by the display of vintage Citron DS vehicles and there’ll also be a pinball and arcade alley, curated by the BBC’s The Repair Shop star Pinball Geoff so you can indulge in some nostalgic gaming. Plus, hop onboard the CCA Art Bus – a mobile gallery designed by Sir Peter Blake.