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10 Fun Things To Do This May

From ring making to tequila drinking – get planning now!

By Becky BurgumPublished: 02 May 2019

Courtesy of Ama

SEE

Courtesy of Jess Robinson

After a sell-out run at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, singer and impressionist Jess Robinson takes her No Filter show on a UK tour, ending at London’s Soho Theatre on 8 June. Expect impressions delivered with absolutely no filter.

LISTEN

Courtesy of AMA

West London’s AMA (@amasthetic) released her first single Monochrome last year – an R&B ode to confusing young love with effortlessly cool visuals – followed by Slip, which encourages you to take control of your own happiness. (Preach!) Expect soulful vocals and vivid storytelling from her debut EP. Out this month

FLEX

Courtesy of Hackney Festival of Fitness

Get to Hackney Marshes for the UK’s largest outdoor fitness festival, extended to three days. Do yoga with a live orchestra before Sunday’s headline event – the Hackney Half Marathon. HackneyFestival of Fitness, 17-19 May

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DRINK

Courtesy of The Tequila Dictionary

Tequila sales have risen in the UK by 37% in the past two years. ¡Arriba! To celebrate the hard spirit, Eric Zandora has writtenThe Tequila Dictionary, an A-Z of all things agave with hundreds of entries, exploring everything from tequila history to cocktail ingredients. Make ours a Juan Collins.

INDULGE

Courtesy of Floris London

Mouthwash doesn't have to remind you of the dentist. Family perfumer Floris London combines essential oils with natural mint and violet in a new fluoride-free, antibacterial mouthwash. Just add six drops to warm water. An excellent addition to your bathroom shelf. Out now, £40, florislondon.com

EXPERIENCE

Courtesy of Workbench

The Workbench is hosting a craft night to make your dream ring in wax (later converted to silver and delivered to you). From £75, 20 May, Drink Shop Do, Caledonian Road; theworkbenchlondon.com

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WEAR

Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo

Summer is here, as is SS19’s favourite hair accessory: the chunky headband. Get your head in the game with Salvatore Ferragamo’s Gancini band, featuring the new house signature print. Subtle logo-mania for those in the know. £120; ferragamo.com

EXPLORE

Courtesy of Andronis Arcadia

Santorini has a strong luxury hotel game, but the Andronis Arcadia is next level. Its 53 suites each come with a bespoke fitness kit and private pool. Upping the ante, the spa offers 20-minute DNA-style hair tests to reveal stress levels and nutritional deficits. andronisarcadia.com

EAT

Courtesy of Parrillan

Parrillan (from the Spanish for ‘grill’), from the team behind Barrafina opens at London’s Coals Drop Yard this month. Each table has its own grill and the para picar (small bites) list features additions such as DIY pan con tomate. Reservations accepted (at last!). @parrillanlondon

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READ

Courtesy of Comfort Zones

In aid of Women for Women International (an organisation providing support to women survivors of war) 25 prolific writers have contributed essays to Comfort Zones: a collection of letters and stories on themes that foster a culture of bravery and support. Out now; edited by Sonder & Tell, published by Jigsaw

Becky Burgum

Features Assistant

Becky Burgum is ELLE’s Features Assistant covering all things culture, from the music festival gender imbalance, to periods and Boris Johnson’s voting record. After studying Fashion Journalism at Central Saint Martins, she launched Galchester magazine, which celebrates creative women in Manchester (her hometown), and aims to challenge the city’s blokey reputation. When she’s not in the office, catch her binging on Jersey Shore re-runs (and sourdough loaves) or scouring the web for tiny bags.