The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody
The internationally acclaimed show The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody is a cheeky tribute that reimagines the galaxy far, far away through an immersive burlesque lens (no nudity or …
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Summer Screens
Bring a blanket and picnic (or grab something from one of the local shops and restaurants) and settle down to watch a movie or your favourite sporting event at Summer Screens, Canary Wharf. This …
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Ride the Helix
Are you brave enough to take on the world’s longest and tallest tunnel slide? Loop around 12 times during the 178m long slide which twists and turns around the iconic ArcelorMittal Orbit …
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Summer By The River Festival
Summer By The River Festival 2024 will again be held across three locations – The Scoop, Hay’s Galleria and The Pier. The Scoop will host a vibrant mix of music, film, theatre and pop-up …
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Casa Mana – Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s Tequila Pop-Up
Casa Mana is the new summer pop-up bar at The Folly by Drake & Morgan featuring award-winning small-batch handcrafted Teremana® Tequila, founded by the legend that is Dwayne ‘The Rock’ …
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Giuseppe Penone: Thoughts in the Roots
Serpentine presents Thoughts in the Roots, the most comprehensive institutional exhibition of Giuseppe Penone presented in the UK. On view from 3 April to 7 September 2025, the exhibition will …
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Free Jazz Sundays in Bermondsey Square
Make the most of the lazy summer afternoons with free jazz sessions in the sunshine on the first Sunday of the month. Music is from Stephen Pierre and the Jazz Collective, featuring students and …
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Walthamstow-on Sea: Beach Vibes
Don’t fancy sitting in traffic for hours, or crammed into a train with no air-con? Don’t worry Cheapos, a day at the beach is closer (and cheaper) than you think; at Big Penny Social …
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Whale on the Wharf
The newest addition to Canary Wharf’s permanent art collection can be found leaping from the dock at Water Street in Wood Wharf. Made from 5 tonnes of plastic waste found on Hawaiian beaches, …
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Reverse Happy Hour from Noodle & Beer
Noodle and Beer on Wardour Street, inspired by the riotous spicy noodle dishes of the Sichuan Province, is launching a reverse happy hour sure to add some sizzle to London’s late-night crowds. …
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Summer Season at Shakespeare’s Globe 2025
Shakespeare’s Globe is without fail one of the cultural highlights of summer in London. It’s a rare chance to experience Shakespearean performances out in the open, as they were …
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The Brockwell Park Miniature Railway
Admit you’re still just a big kid and hop on this 7¼ inch gauge miniature railway in Brockwell Park for a return journey from Herne Hill Gates to the Brockwell Lido for the princely sum of …
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Cartier at the V&A
The V&A is staging the UK’s first major exhibition in almost 30 years dedicated to Cartier jewels and watches, exploring how the Maison became an unparalleled force in the jewellery and …
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Tall Tales & Cocktails
Tall Tales & Cocktails is a comedy night held on the third Thursday of every month, with a mixture of jokes and no-holds-barred storytelling hosted by the quirky Rosemary Branch pub (fondly …
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Players Social: Throwback Tuesdays
Spitalfields Market’s newest games bar Players Social is throwing it back to the 90s and 00s with the recent launch of Throwback Tuesdays – London’s ultimate midweek nostalgia fix. Serving up …
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Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club
Show your week who’s boss with a cheeky midweek visit to the Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club. Every Monday to Thursday, not only do you get regular appearances from some of the UK’s …
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Once spring has sprung, is there a lovelier way to spend a Sunday in the East End of London than wandering through Columbia Road flower market? Offering everything from bouquets to bedding …
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Swing Dancing at Bishopsgate Institute
Feeling blue? Try a swing dancing session with Swing Patrol in the amazing ballroom at Bishopsgate Institute. Get moving and lift your mood with this fun and joyful dance, which has its roots in …
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Wall Street Wednesdays at The 411
Get yourself over to The 411 in Angel this Wednesday and work the stock market like a Wall Street boss. Track the prices of a whole range of drinks on the big screen. It works just like a live …
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