What To Do This Weekend 07.08.25

Soho’s restaurant scene just got a major new addition. MOI – the latest opening from MAD Restaurants – is a contemporary Japanese-inspired spot led by group executive chef Andy Cook. Spread over two stylish floors, the space includes a 150-cover dining room, a private dining area, and an omakase sushi bar for a more intimate experience. Expect refined small plates, skewers and larger sharing grills that mix traditional Japanese techniques with seasonal British produce and house ferments. Highlights include Orkney scallops with juniper kombu, trout nigiri with chive and sesame, and grilled turbot with yuzu kosho butter. There’s also a listening room downstairs that will host music-led events and DJ sets.

86 Wardour Street, Soho, W1F 0TQ

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If you’ve managed to get tickets for the Oasis reunion shows this summer – or are just feeling the 90s nostalgia – make time for this open-air photography exhibition at Wembley Park. Brothers: Liam and Noel Through the Lens of Kevin Cummins features over 20 striking images of the Gallagher brothers, taken just before the release of Definitely Maybe. Capturing candid moments – from their first-ever studio session to the two of them hopping on a London bus – it’s a raw and intimate look at a relationship that helped shape British music history. The large-format photographs, displayed along Olympic Way, are free to view.

Olympic Way, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 0NP; until 30th September

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Straight from Broadway, Good Night, Oscar is one of the summer’s most exciting theatre transfers. Sean Hayes – best known as Jack from Will & Grace – gives a career-defining performance as Oscar Levant, a pianist, actor and razor-sharp wit who appears as a guest on Jack Paar’s late-night TV show in 1958. What unfolds is a darkly funny, emotionally charged portrayal of brilliance, mental illness and fame in post-war America. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Doug Wright, the production has earned rave reviews for its biting dialogue and Hayes’s electric energy on stage. Catch it at the Barbican.

Barbican Centre, EC2Y 8DS; until 21st September

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Love the BBC show? Now you can play it in real life. The Traitors: Live Experience drops you into a dramatic game of deception, alliances and betrayals inside a custom-built ‘castle’ set in Soho. Guided by a host, you’ll take on missions, make your case at The Round Table and figure out who’s bluffing – all while trying to stay in the game. Interiors channel the series’ moody aesthetic, with velvet booths, dramatic lighting and vintage props. Plus, you can debrief with a drink in the Cloak & Dagger bar afterwards.

The Game Is Now, D’Arblay Street, Soho, W1F 8DP

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This new exhibition explores a surprisingly wholesome side of the capital: station gardens. A collaboration between the National Trust, Seed130 and Transport for London, In Bloom documents the individuals and communities who’ve transformed tube platforms into colourful green spaces. British-Congolese artist Bernice Mulenga has captured portraits of the gardeners behind Edgware Road, Upminster, Hainault and more, with supporting films and rarely seen archive material from the London Transport Museum. As well as showcasing urban nature in action, the exhibition highlights how tending to these mini oases helps foster connection and calm in one of the world’s busiest transport systems.

Seed130, 130 Fenchurch Street, EC3M 5LY; until 1st October

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Judith Kerr’s beloved picture book returns to the West End this summer, in a live adaptation that’s ideal for young children and first-time theatregoers. The Tiger Who Came To Tea follows Sophie and her mum as their quiet afternoon is disrupted by a tiger who shows up unannounced and – unsurprisingly – eats everything in sight. Featuring catchy songs, clever set design and plenty of laughs, the show keeps little ones engaged from start to finish. With performances under an hour, it's a great shout for families looking for a cultural day out over the summer holidays.

Theatre Royal Haymarket, SW1Y 4HT; until 7th September

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Part blow-dry, part wellness fix, this new collaboration between celebrity hairstylist Samantha Cusick and supplement brand Wild Nutrition is a smart way to top up your beauty routine. The Good Hair Smoothie – available at Cusick’s Stā Studios in Liverpool Street – is a nutrient-rich blend powered by Wild Nutrition’s Collagen Daily 500mg+, designed to support stronger, healthier hair from the inside out. It’s available exclusively as part of an in-salon appointment, served during your blow-dry for the full glow-up experience. Not heading in soon? You can also request a home delivery pack with the full recipe and supplement to DIY.

Stā Studios, 155 Bishopsgate, EC2M 3YD; until 30th September

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Soho favourite Rita’s has just launched the kind of after-hours deal worth staying out for. From this week, 10 After 10 will see it serve classic martinis and margaritas for just £10 to anyone seated after 10pm. Pair them with French fries, late-night desserts or a final round of small plates from the playful American-inspired menu. Founded by Gabriel Pryce and Missy Flynn, Rita’s has long been a go-to for cool, considered dining in London – and this latest move taps into the city’s growing appetite for proper food and drink after dark.

49 Lexington Street, Soho, W1F 9AP; throughout August 

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Italian cult suncare brand Darling has taken over Liberty’s Beauty Hall, transforming the space into a glamorous ‘La Dolce Vita’ summer escape. Visitors can browse the entire Darling range, take advantage of exclusive in‑store promos, enjoy personalised beauty consultations and get free gifts with purchase. A UV mirror demonstrates how sun exposure shows up on the skin (and how Darling’s formulas protect), while postcards let you send Italian‑summer vibes to your friends.

Liberty Beauty Hall, Regent Street, Carnaby, W1B 5AH; until 10th August

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Everyman’s newest cinema – and its most glamorous yet – is opening this week inside The Whiteley, the £1bn redevelopment in Bayswater. Designed to feel like a boutique hotel meets retro supper club, this flagship location features plush velvet seating, mood lighting and cocktails and food delivered straight to your seat. On the menu: truffle mac and cheese, salt beef croquettes and indulgent cookie dough bites, plus a curated list of wines, beers and classic mixed drinks. 

The Whiteley, Queensway, W2 4YN

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Designer lovers, listen up: My Wardrobe HQ returns with a three‑day archive sale offering up to 90% off past‑season and ex‑rental pieces from names including Dolce & Gabbana, Chloé, Tommy Hilfiger and Jigsaw. Expect to see racks of standout vintage and pre‑loved items, bookable through Chicmi.

St Peter’s Church, Notting Hill, W11 2PN; 8th-10th August

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Inspired by Chinese home cooking and East Asian street food, the Chubby Dumpling menu features golden fried dumplings, loaded with fillings like classic pork and onion, chicken and shiitake mushroom, butternut squash and cashew nut, shrimp and bamboo shoot. Round things off with a slice of calamansi pie and a punchy cocktail or two. You can find the father-and-daughter cooking duo at Victoria Park Market on Saturdays or, alternatively, you can book them as a catering service for your next big event.

Victoria Park Market, E9 ZHT 

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To celebrate ten years of the Metcon line, specialist training brand WIT is hosting an exclusive launch at its new Nike × WIT Training Lab in Battersea. The space opens to the public this week, offering workouts, workshops, recovery pop‑ups, community programming and the debut sale of Nike Metcon 10 – available first in the Lab. The initial weekend sees The Nike Epic Games, a community fitness competition featuring early WIT members. Training Lab slots also include appearances from Nike athletes and Hyperice‑led recovery experiences – all bookable via the WIT website.

Unit 74/75 Queen’s Circus, 326‑342 Queenstown Road, Battersea, SW11 8NE; until 24th August

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Luxury hotel The Grove has teamed up with Everyman Cinema and artist Yinka Ilori MBE to put an elevated spin on outdoor movie nights. Set in the hotel’s Walled Garden and framed by Ilori’s signature bold visuals, this new open-air cinema comes with cosy blankets, wireless headphones, and food and drink served to your seat. This month, two classics are on the bill: Dirty Dancing returns on Friday 22nd August and Mamma Mia! takes over with a live musical performance on Saturday 23rd August. Tickets start from £35. 

The Grove, Chandler’s Cross, WD3 4TG; until 7th September

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For this weekend only, coffee chain Blank Street is hosting an Affogato Gala – cocktail‑style espresso or matcha poured over inventive ice‑cream flavours such as salted pistachio matcha and honeycomb cold brew. Tickets (£5 via Eventbrite) include an affogato plus a voucher for one full‑size summer drink. There will also be photobooths, a green carpet and even an engraved spoon to take home.

Malaysia Square, Battersea Power Station, SW11 8EZ; 9th-10th August (11am-7pm) 

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