Make the most of the glorious weather and fabulous cultural events in the capital while the sun is still shining.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
1
Unknown
CINEMA: Hot Tub Cinema
Hot Tub Cinema has got the magic formula. Two of the best things in life all rolled into one amazing evening. Celebrate the best-loved 90s films, in a extraordinary setting at the transformed former Shoreditch Railway station.
Clueless is showing this Friday the 15th
hottubcinema.com, 10-14 Hewett Street, EC2A 3NN
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
2
Unknown
SHOPPING: Seven Dials Spotlight
This Saturday there will be a free open-air culture festival right in the heart of London.
There will be live entertainment hosted by Rick Edwards, lawn and deck chairs to recline on, and in-store and outdoor activities including a pop-up salon at Karine Jackson, discounts at American Apparel and Fred Perry, giveaways at Pepe Jeans and shoe customization at Superga.
7 Monmouth Street, WC2H 9DA
sevendials.com
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
3
Unknown
FOOD: KERB X Ice Cream Adventure
Calling all foodies: KERB will be setting up camp at Granary Square this Saturday for a unique ice cream experience.
We’re talking about ice cream cookie sandwiches, alcoholic flavoured ice cream, and doughnut sundaes. It will be sure to have you begging for seconds (or thirds). Excuse me whilst I drool all over my keyboard.
Granary Square, King’s Cross, N1C
kerbsicecreamadventure.com
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
4
Unknown
MUSIC: Canary Wharf Jazz Festival
London’s largest free Jazz Festival has arrived! It doesn’t matter if you’re new to jazz or have been a long time lover of the genre, do not miss this exuberant celebration of established and rising musicians.
The festival starts on Friday the 15th of Aug until Sunday the 17th
Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf, E14 5AH
canarywharfjazz.com
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
5
Unknown//Getty Images
BOOK: Laura Bates at the ICA
This Friday, writer and activist Laura Bates hosts a discussion on her poignant new book The Everyday Sexism Project.
Raising some very important themes and ideas, this talk and book is sure to give the issues surrounding sexism and gender inequality the attention it deserves.
1pm at the Institution of Contemporary Arts (ICA). £5/ Free to ICA members.
12 Carlton House Terrace, SW1Y 5AH
ica.com
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
6
Unknown
THEATRE: Porgy and Bess at Open Air Theatre
The powerful story of love and betrayal depicted in Gershwin’s opera Porgy And Bess is being performed at the astounding Open Air Theatre at Regent’s Park.
Enjoy the class choreography, singing and performances offered by the fabulous cast, which includes former Sugababe Jade Ewen.
Inner Cir, Westminster, NW1 4NU
openairtheatre.com
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
7
Unknown
ART/PHOTOGRAPHY: Travel Photographer of the Year
Showcasing the winners of 2013 this exhibition will leave you feeling stunned and inspired and wanting to pack your bags to go travelling.
This gorgeous exhibition ends this Sunday so make sure you give it a visit in time! You don’t have to be a photography fanatic to appreciate the beauty of this exhibition.
1 Kensington Gore, SW7 2AR
tpoty.com
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
8
Unknown
FESTIVAL: V Fest
Every August since 1996, V Fest has delivered some of the greatest names in music. Taking place simultaneously between Hylands Park and Weston Park, there’s really no excuse for you to miss it.
If the prospect of seeing the immensely talented (and aesthetically pleasing) Justin Timberlake live wasn’t enough to tempt you then I really don’t know what can.
vfest.com
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
9
Unknown//Rex
FILM: The Rover
Ok put your hand up if a Robert Pattinson film excites you (if you don’t put it up we don’t believe you). Starring alongside Guy Pearce in this visually stunning futuristic western set in the Australian outback, The Rover sees one of your favourite actors transformed as he sinks his teeth into a very different role
In cinemas this Friday.