From jewellery showcases to paint-throwing fun, and even quirky dog shows, there's a lot to do this weekend.
Or you could always watch Wimbledon from the sofa...
Words by Isabella Letty
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<p><strong>PHOTOGRAPHY: Dennis Hopper: The Lost Album</strong></p><p>Actor, director and hell raiser of 1960s America, Dennis Hopper’s previously unknown photography talent goes on display this Thursday. </p><p>The collection chronicles various icons such as Andy Warhol and Martin Luther King, providing a snapshot of 1960s counter culture - a time when 'the world was on fire with art, with music, and with love' - to quote Hopper himself. </p><p><em>Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BD, </em><em><a href="https://www.royalacademy.org.uk">royalacademy.org.uk</a></em></p>
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<p><strong>DAY OUT: Shoreditch Dog Show</strong></p><p>This Sunday, Shoreditch will be host to its very own dog show, raising money for Spitalfields Crypt Trust.</p><p>See how your pooch fares in categories such as ‘Ditch and Bitch’, for the prettiest bitch and ‘Whose Who’ for the man or woman’s canine buddy who looks most like them. Whether you come along with your pooch, or just to spectate – it’s sure to be a great day out.</p><p><em>St Leonard's Church gardens, Shoreditch, <a href="http://www.sct.org.uk/latest-news/shoreditch-dog-show">s</a></em><em><a href="http://www.sct.org.uk/latest-news/shoreditch-dog-show">ct.org.uk</a></em></p>
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<p><strong>PRIDE: Pride in London Parade</strong></p><p>The biggest party in town kicks off at 1pm from Baker Street tomorrow with the annual Pride in London Parade.</p><p>After shimmying its way through central London, this 20,000 strong procession will arrive in Trafalgar Square for a free concert where performers include Euro-vision winner Conchita Wurst and Katrina & the Waves. </p><p><a href="http://prideinlondon.org">prideinlondon.org</a> </p>
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<p><strong>FOOD: Opso</strong> </p><p>If you feel there hasn’t been enough Greek food in your life recently, Opso is the answer to your prayers. Eat breakfast, lunch or dinner at this newly opened all-day restaurant in Marylebone. </p><p>With the former Head Chef of Princi dishing up both traditional and contemporary Greek cuisine, <em>Opso</em> is set to be a shining beacon for London’s Greek culinary scene.</p><p><em>10 Paddington St, Marylebone, W1U 5QL, <a href="http://www.opso.co.uk">opso.co.uk</a></em></p>
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<p><strong>SPORT: Wimbledon </strong></p><p>Whether you’ll be watching from Center Court, Murray Mount, or one of the wonderful outdoor screens dotted around London, make sure you don’t miss out on the Wimbledon action this summer.</p><p>We’re half way through, so stock up on the strawberries and Pimms and let’s see if Murray can do it again. </p><p><a href="http://www.wimbledon.com/index.html">wimbledon.com</a></p>
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<p><strong>DAY OUT: Festival of Colours </strong></p><p>For those with a passion for colour or if you fancy doing something a bit different this weekend, get yourself one of the few tickets left for Sunday's Holi-inspired Festival of Colours.</p><p>Spend a day frolicking in the sun as a human piece of modern art and listening to live musical numbers such as Feed Me and Jack Beats.</p><p><em>Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park</em>, <a href="http://holifestival.com/uk/en/index">holifestival.com</a></p>
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<p><strong>EXHIBITION: Hallmark Salon </strong></p><p>From 24th - 28th June, the Hallmark Salon jewellery showcase comes to one of London’s very own architectural gems, Somerset House.</p><p>This glittering showcase of British talent celebrates 86 of our country’s most promising and prominent jewellery designers and silversmiths. A dazzling event not to be missed. </p><p>Strand, London WC2R 1LA, <a href="http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/visual-arts/hallmark-salon">somersethouse.org.uk</a></p>
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<p><strong>FILM: Chef</strong></p><p>A gastronomic delight, <em>Chef </em>is both heart warming and mouth watering.</p><p>A tale about an ex-chef who starts a business selling his culinary creations out of a truck, this uplifting story is as much about passion for food as it is about passion for life.</p><p>Featuring John Favreau, Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson and Sofia Vergara, <em>Chef</em> is the must see feel good film of the summer.</p><p><em>In cinemas nationwide 27th June. </em></p>
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