From festivals to exhibitions, summer has never looked so good.
Relax on a city beach, chill out at a rooftop cinema and party at the best of the weekend's events.
Let ELLE show you how.
Words by Amy Wakeham
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FOOD & DRINK: Dinner on the farm
It’s more luxurious than it sounds, we promise.
From tomorrow – as part of The Brooklyn Brewery Mash’s world tour – a week of cultural (and culinary) good times will be popping up in London’s Surrey Docks.
So what’s on offer?
Beer, backyard games and widespread deliciousness – how does roasted root veg with a sorrel & cilantro chimichurri sound?
Brooklynbrewerymash.com, Rotherhithe St, London SE16 5ET
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DAY OUT: Camden Beach
Summer in the city missing that certain something?
Get down to Camden, where from this Saturday the Roundhouse presents Camden Beach, a slice of sandy paradise nestled in the heart of NW1.
Tucked away on a sunny terrace, the 900 square metre beach features beach huts, deckchairs, pop up restaurants, live music and a swimming pool.
With the exclusive opening party this Friday, sand in your toes has never sounded so good.
www.roundhouse.org.uk
The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8EH
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SHOPPING: Crepe City Sneaker Festival
Trainers have been slowly growing in popularity in the fashion world over the past few seasons.
Once the preserve of street style sneaker freaks, trainers have now gone mainstream, and you can find the pick of the bunch this Saturday at the Old Truman Brewery.
From rare boxed vintage Nikes from the 1980s, to the latest releases and previews by labels like Puma and Etonic, this event is becoming essential if kicks are your thing.
www.trumanbrewery.com
Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL
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THEATRE: A Streetcar Named Desire
Passions rage and the heat sizzles in this adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ stormy classic.
Gillian Anderson plays the unforgettable Blance DuBois in a new staging at the Young Vic, running from the 23 July to the 19 September.
Fragile Blanche looks to find shelter with her sister Stella but comes head to head with Stella’s husband Stanley Kowalski. Violent and intense, the new version is the theatre’s quickest selling in its history.
www.youngvic.org
66 The Cut, Waterloo, London SE1 8LZ
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FASHION: The Glamour of Italian Fashion
It’s the closing weekend of this glittering exhibition at the V&A, meaning it’s the last chance to catch this extensive overview of Italian fashion from the end of WWII to the present day.
From Missoni to Armani via Prada and Versace, Italian fashion is inimitable and unforgettable, and over the past 60 years it has left an indelible mark on the diverse worlds of style, manufacturing and celebrity.
Go now before it’s too late.
www.vam.ac.uk
The V&A, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
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ART: Mondrian and His Studios
Until October, Tate Liverpool presents an in depth exposition on the Dutch painter, renowned for his influential abstract works.
Marking the 70th anniversary of the artist’s death, the exhibition takes you on a journey through Mondrian’s life, exploring his three different studios in Paris, London and New York, and how they influenced his development from successful artist to daring international innovator.
www.tate.org.uk
Albert Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool L3 4BB
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FESTIVAL: Port Eliot festival
Tucked away on the south Cornish coast, Port Eliot is a festival that’s definitely worth the journey.
Set in the grounds of a country house, it prides itself on being an annual highlight for literature and cultural lovers.
What’s more, it’s an absolute heaven for fashion lovers: Luella Bartley, Simone Rocha and Stephen Jones are just a few of the massive names making their way to a field in Cornwall this weekend. Not to be missed.
www.porteliotfestival.com
St Germans, Cornwall, PL12 5ND
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FILM: The Rooftop Film Club
Kick back under the stars and catch your fave movie classics at The Rooftop Film Club.
In four locations across London this summer, including at the uber-cool Queen of Hoxton bar in Shoreditch, The Rooftop Film Club presents a series of cinematic delights.
Yummy food and drink is on sale throughout, and wireless, noise cancelling headphones leave you to enjoy the film in peace.
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BOOK NOW: Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
The lauded 2011 Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition will finally make it over the pond next year.
A celebration of one of the most extraordinarily original and creative designers ever to have lived, Savage Beauty is the first and biggest retrospective of Alexander McQueen’s work.
It finally comes to the UK in Spring 2015; book now to secure tickets for this innovative exhibition.
www.vam.ac.uk
V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL
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FESTIVAL: Secret Garden Party
Nestled in the heart of Cambridgeshire this weekend will be the Secret Garden Party: the perfect destination for those who prefer their festivals delightfully euphoric and costumed.
Dressing up is encouraged and a diverse line up is hosted in a variety of pastoral settings: good times are pretty much guaranteed.
www.secretgardenparty.com
Abbots Ripton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2PH
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FOOD & DRINK: Jenius Social
This new Islington hangout combines a specialist deli, dining room and kitchen, and offers cooking classes and supper clubs - all with a twist.
Whip up delicious tapas with ingredients including beef tongue, pig's trotters and lamb's testicles.
Trust us on this one; it comes with an ELLE tried and tested stamp of approval - so roll up your sleeves.
jeniussocial.co.uk
Unit 8, The Islington Studios, 6 Hornsey Road, N7 8GR
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