What To Do This Weekend 27.06.24

Abbie Carnegy, an artist known for her bright and mood-boosting pieces, is hosting a pop-up exhibition on London’s King’s Road for the next two weeks. Visitors will be able to view her work, as well as purchase exclusive prints and original pieces. Prices range from £95 to £3,250.

324-326 King’s Road, Chelsea, SW3 5UH; until 7th July

Visit AbbieCarnegyArt.com

Hyde Park’s British Summer Time festival is one of the biggest events in our summer calendar and this year’s line-up is as starry as ever. The festival kicks off on Friday with All Things Orchestral, hosted by Myleene Klass. On Saturday, attendees will get to see SZA ahead of her headlining act at Glastonbury. Sunday brings rock stars Kings Of Leon, as well as Paolo Nutini and The Vaccines. Plus, there are plenty of free activities to get involved in, including an open-air cinema, pop-up bars, discussion panels, and games of cricket, football and tennis. Can’t do this weekend? More big names are due to hit the stage throughout June and July.

Hyde Park, W2 2UH 

Visit BST-HydePark.com

Coya in Mayfair is marking the start of summer with its La Noche Blanca white party. This Saturday (28th June), don your best all-white outfit and enjoy an evening of entertainment with Coya’s resident DJs, singers and saxophonists, alongside a Latin American-themed feast. Hitting the summer vibe, there will be plenty of seafood on offer, including Fine de Claire oysters topped with Beluga caviar; and causa de pulpo (avocado and pico de gallo with octopus). There’ll also be flowing margaritas.

118 Piccadilly, Mayfair, W1J 7NW

Visit CoyaRestaurant.com

Pizza, amaretto and an Italian-themed film? Sounds like an offer we can’t refuse. Italian drinks brand Disaronno is taking over the Rooftop Film Club at the Bussey Building in Peckham. On the bill for Friday is Under The Tuscan Sun at 1pm, followed by The Godfather at 8:30pm. Saturday sees a triple bill of Call Me By Your Name, Cinema Paradiso and Baz Lurhmann’s Romeo & Juliet; before Roman Holiday, Gladiator and The Talented Mr Ripley on Sunday. Attendees can grab a pay-it-forward pizza from Brixton’s Share A Slice, as well as a special Disaronno Velvet on the rocks

Roof A, Bussey Building, 133 Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4ST

Visit RooftopFilmClub.com

Le Cordon Bleu Summer Festival is one of our favourite foodie events. This year, the line-up will feature interactive practical workshops and tastings with Le Cordon Bleu master chefs and wine experts. Plus, there will be demonstrations from other top pros and some high-end restaurants. The Salon Gourmet Tasting area will be a space for guests to sample and buy products from premier brands. Tickets start from £15, with plenty of dining upgrades available.

15 Bloomsbury Square, Bloomsbury, WC1A 2LS

Visit CordonBleu.edu

Second-hand fashion haven Vinted has collaborated with a pre-loved luxury fashion advocate and master of personal style, Camille Charrière. Available from today, Camille’s ‘Vinted Wardrobe’ will include more than 20 cherished items from her personal wardrobe. It’s a treasure trove of luxury and vintage pieces, featuring brands such as Saint Laurent, Jean Paul Gaultier and St Agni, and all sale proceeds will be donated to Camille’s charity of choice, Doctors Without Borders. 

Visit Vinted.co.uk

This weekend, to celebrate Pride, Soho pasta spot Pastaio and soft-serve aficionados Soft & Swirly have collaborated on a one-off pop-up to raise money for the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. From noon until everything’s sold out, both eat-in diners and passers-by at Pastaio’s Carnaby terrace will be able to enjoy Soft & Swirly’s seasonal cherry sorbet with all the toppings. For every ice-cream sold, £1 will go to the LGBTQ+ Community Centre, which provides a vital and accessible space for the queer community. 

19 Ganton Street, Carnaby, W1F 9BN

Visit Pastaio.co.uk

The small Twickenham mud-flat that was once the stomping ground for the Rolling Stones is open this weekend to visitors. The artists’ community of Eel Pie Island only opens its doors twice a year. The open days are your best chance to see inside the workspaces of 26 artists, painters, sculptors and potters. Entry is free and the open days are 29th-30th June and 6th-7th July. 

Eel Pie Boatyard, Eel Pie Island, Twickenham Embankment, Middlesex, TW1 3DY 

Visit EelPieIslandArtists.co.uk

Off to Worthy Farm? Level up your Glastonbury experience with this sleek chauffeur service. Blacklane offers stylish and reliable door-to-door rides across the UK and in more than 50 countries. This year, it’s supplying festival goers with an easy way to travel – its shiny fleet includes the Mercedes-Benz S-Class L, the BMW 7 Series L, the Audi A8 L or EVs such as the Mercedes-Benz EQS. All journeys are also carbon offset.

Visit Blacklane.com