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Weekend Guide June 23 - 25
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It’s a HEATWAVE! And we’ve got your weekend all laid out for you; whether you’re looking for a spot for an outdoor swim, a subterranean bar to escape to, Michelin-starred summer food, or a trip to the park. Whether you’re embracing the weather or hiding from it, we’ve got your back.
 
This Weekend’s Picks
 
• FRI Machiya’s Basement Bar • SAT Gregory Crewdson: Cathedral of the Pines
• SUN Victoria Park Market
 
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Top 5:
 
For An Outdoor Dip
 

Hampton Pool
 
1. Hampton Pool for 28 degrees, all year round

2. Parliament Hill Lido for London’s only stainless steel outdoor pool

3. Serpentine Lido for a bracing dip in the lake

4. Hampstead Ponds for the quintessential British experience

5. Shadwell Basin for BYOB picnics and people watching galore
 
 
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BOOK:
 
Alice’s Adventures Underground
 
Sponsored Listing
 
 
From internationally acclaimed theatre company Les Enfants Terribles, comes an immersive adventure unlike anything you will have seen before. In 2015, Alice’s Adventures Underground became a sell-out success, seen by over 100,000 and nominated for an Olivier Award. Now, in 2017, this theatrical extravaganza is back; bigger and better than ever for a limited time only. Eat or drink? Grow or Shrink? The only way to truly experience Wonderland is to see it for yourself.
 
 
Ends September, book tickets at alice-underground.com
 
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Friday
 
 
 
DRINK:DANCE:
Machiya’s Basement BarThe Black Madonna + Gilles Peterson
 
We’ve already waxed lyrical about Machiya’s refreshing take on Japanese food, but we recently discovered their moody subterranean bar and we can’t get enough. Intimate, dark and edgy, it’s the perfect escape from the bustling streets above. Try their twist on a sour – you won’t regret it. Two UJ faves top the bill for a night at XOYO this Friday. As part of The Black Madonna’s residency at the Old Street club, she’s joined on the decks by the inimitable Gilles Peterson. Expect worldwide jams aplenty.
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Downstairs,
5 Panton St,
SW1Y 4DL
9pm-4am
32-37 Cowper Street,
EC2A 4AP
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SEE:
 
Breathing Colour by Hella Jongerius
 
Sponsored Listing
 

Images by Roel van Tour
 
Head to the Design Museum, the world’s leading museum devoted to contemporary design in every form, to take a deeper look at the way colour behaves with shapes, materials, shadows and reflections (now until 24 September). Featuring a diverse collection of new commissions, this beautiful exhibition explores the effects that light conditions have on our perceptions of colour and form. From architecture and fashion, to graphics, product and industrial design, experience it in its spectacular new location on High Street Kensington.
 
 
the Design Museum, 224-238 Kensington High St, Kensington, W8 6AG. Book your tickets now
 
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POPPING UP:
 
Magnum X Moschino at Seven Dials
 
 
The offer of an ice cream run never sounded so sweet. Magnum’s fifth Pleasure Store arrives in Seven Dials next week, designed by Moschino’s Jeremy Scott and featuring entirely new levels of temptation with double-dipped personalised Magnums and 20 different toppings to choose from. Make ours a blueberry crunch.
 
 
From 29th June–10th September at 21-23 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, WC2H 9LL
 
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Saturday
 
 
 
TRY:GO:
Benares’ Street Food MenuGregory Crewdson: Cathedral of the Pines
 
No one wants to sit down to a huge meal when it’s this hot, so this weekend is the perfect time to try out Benares’ new five-course street food menu. Think fresh flavours from the Michelin-starred Indian; red onion bhajia, crispy tikka naan and pickled prawn pani puri. We’ve been waiting for this one and it’s finally arrived. The Photographers’ Gallery hosts the anticipated new body of work from Gregory Crewdson; devoting all three of its galleries to one artist for the first time ever. Experience his strikingly cinematic work on a large scale and take in every detail.
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12a, Berkeley Square,
Mayfair,
W1J 6BS
23rd June-8th Oct,
16-18 Ramillies St,
W1F 7LW
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HEADS UP:
 
Eto Wine Decanter
 
 
It’s not available yet, but keep this one on your radar. A seriously aesthetically pleasing decanter that also keeps your favourite tipple fresh for up to 12 days – Eto is your new must-have kitchen accessory. Get in line, this one’s going to be popular.
 
 
Find out more information on the Kickstarter page here
 
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Sunday
 
 
 
EAT:VISIT:
Ketel One x Symmetry BreakfastVictoria Park Market
 
As part of London Food Month, Paradise Garage are hosting a special collaborative Dutch brunch with everyone’s favourite foodie Instagram and Ketel One vodka (we’re expecting a great Bloody Mary). Just call 020 7613 1502 or email to book. If you fancy some retail therapy but you can’t face being indoors, then head to Victoria Park market this Sunday. As well as locally-sourced, seasonal and organic produce galore, you can sit down with a glass of natural wine, craft beer or a fresh juice and recharge in the sun.
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Sunday 25th June, 11am-3pm,
254 Paradise Row,
E2 9LE
Every Sunday 10-3pm,
Victoria Park
Exact location here
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GO:
 
HIIT The Roof at Aviary London
 
 
If you’re looking for motivation to exercise, this new class from Aviary and Digme should give you some. Based on Digme’s popular HIIT program, HIIT the Roof is a 50-minute workout set against the city’s skyline, followed by a refuelling smoothie on the Aviary terrace. We say take a friend and treat yourself to breakfast after, too. Tickets and dates are available here.
 
 
Selected dates,
Montcalm Royal London House,
22-25 Finsbury Square,
EC2A 1DX
 
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