Last weekend the Mayor’s Thames Festival whipped up a blissful, celebratory spirit along central London’s riverside, helped along by good weather (I even managed to get a touch of sunburn), rhythms originating from the Balkans to Cuba, and plenty of …
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13 Sep
2010
2010
In Pictures: The Thames Revival 2010
Boats and bunting were the order of the weekend at the Thames Revival. The event, part of the Mayor’s Thames Festival, celebrated maritime history with a gathering of classic boats at St Katharine Docks. There was lots of nautical fun to …
Read more...10 Sep
2010
2010
Where to Watch the Thames Festival This Weekend
The Thames Festival kicks off tomorrow with events up and down the river Thames. The big finale is on Sunday evening, when the riverside comes alive with a Night Carnival procession and fireworks over the Thames. The area gets pretty crowded so …
Read more...10 Sep
2010
2010
Illumini 2010 at Shoreditch Town Hall
Last night I went to the opening night of Illumini, an exhibition exploring London’s underground secrets through a series of art installations, tours and talks. Clearly I wasn’t the only one intrigued by the concept, as the queue to get …
Read more...14 Jun
2010
2010
Pop-Up Dining: Elliot’s In The Park
On Friday night I got to check out London’s latest pop up dining experience – Elliot’s In The Park. Taking place at Vicky Park’s lakeside Pavilion Café, this Friday night supper club is a chance for the owners to showcase …
Read more...21 May
2010
2010
Sex and The City 2: Cocktails, Cupcakes and Parties in London
The wait is almost over for the second Sex and the City movie, which opens this coming Thursday. The powers that be aren’t giving away much about the plot, but there are a few things we can be sure of …
Read more...13 May
2010
2010
Giant Octopus Comes to Trafalgar Square for London Design Festival 2010
A giant mechanical octopus will take over London’s Trafalgar Square this September as part of the London Design Festival. Created by German designers Clemens Weisshaar and Reed Kram, the creature will have six robotic arms taken from Audi’s production line. …
Read more...30 Apr
2010
2010
Things To Do This Bank Holiday Weekend in London
We’re just hours away from the Bank Holiday (it starts when you leave the office, right?) but have you made any plans yet? Come rain (as forecast) or shine (hopefully) there’s plenty going on in the capital this weekend: The …
Read more...21 Apr
2010
2010
See Avatar’s Tree of Souls in Hyde Park
Fans of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie Avatar are in for a treat this weekend: a giant replica of the Tree of Souls is being erected in Hyde Park to celebrate the movie coming out on DVD and Blu-Ray. Wannabe Na’vi can get up …
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