Will it be sunny? Will it be cold and sunny? Do we need to wear our winter coats or flip-flops? Who really knows this time of year…But whether we’re going to be singing in the rain or basking in the sun, we’ve got a list of all-weather activities to partake in this weekend. From exploring London’s wisteria in bloom to a very special museum party, here’s what’s on this weekend:

Celebrate at Tate’s Birthday Weekender

Celebrate 25 years of Tate Modern with live music, performances, talks, and tours that bring our world-renowned modern and contemporary art collection to life. Plus, there are some seriously cool Tate Late sessions to look forward to, including Romy’s DJ set which has all the makings of a great night.

When: 9th to 12th may
where: Bankside, London SE1 9TG
Website: www.tate.org.uk

Explore Fitzrovia Quarter’s Wellness Festival

We’re super excited about Fitzrovia Quarter’s first-ever wellness festival that’s on next week. Timed to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, highlights include a wellness breakfast at Waldor Clinic with complimentary AI Skin Analysis, a special wellness menu at Pahli Hill that’s crafted around vegan and Ayurvedic principles, free functional fitness classes at F45 and FS8 (just use the code FITZ), plus a cooking class from the Cookery School that’s known to champion zero waste techniques and organic ingredients.

when: 12th to 18th may
where: fitzrovia quarter, LONDON
website: www.fitzroviaquarter.co.uk

Visit Topshop’s one-day-only pop-up

Ahead of its high-street opening in August this year, Topshop is teasing a one-day-only pop-up in Shoreditch. The pop-up will feature its new Talamanca collection and a limited-edition t-shirt collaboration with Defected Records. Expect live DJ sets, cocktails by Moth and a full glam bar experience. Although tickets are sold out on the website, there will be some room for walk-ins.

Topshop is teasing a one-day-only pop-up in Shoreditch.

when: 10th may
where: Defected Records Basement, 23 Curtain Rd, London EC2A3LT 
website: www.asos.com

Check out this new May opening

It’s been a while since we heard about a new Dishoom opening, so this one’s definitely cause for excitement. Located around a corner of London’s Portobello Road, the all-day bar-café, pays tribute to Mumbai’s permit rooms and beer bars. You can expect Dishoom classics like eggs kejriwal or hot Permit Room French toast. There will also be favourites like aloo tikki chaat, samosas, black daal, berry biryani and lots more.

where: 186 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LA
website: www.permitroom.co.uk

Binge-watch Season 5 of You

 You has returned for its fifth and final season with Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) making his exit from our screens, one way or another, as he returns to New York City – but it looks like his past may well be finally catching up with him. If you haven’t already, we recommend a healthy binge-watch this weekend.

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Explore London’s wisteria

As we wave goodbye to cherry blossom season, we love that the purple hues of wisteria have returned. That’s right, wisteria in London is back – cue hoards of tourists and ‘grammers snapping a photo in front of the lilac-coloured blooms. Wondering where to head? Here are some of our favourite spots for London’s prettiest wisteria, from Notting Hill to Greenwich Park.

As we wave goodbye to cherry blossom season, we love that the purple hues have returned.

where: across london

Watch a play at Peckham Fringe

Peckham Fringe is back for its fourth year with an exciting lineup of artists and creatives. With groundbreaking emerging writers, moving new musicals, immersive theatre and spoken word, it’s a festival that everyone can enjoy. This weekend, we’ve got our eyes on House Party, a one-woman play about a woman from East London on a mission to bring back house parties – she just needs the house.

Peckham Fringe is back for its fourth year with an exciting lineup of artists and creatives.

when: till 6th june
where: 221 Havil St, London SE5 7SB
website: www.theatrepeckham.co.uk

Visit Piazza Italiana for an Italian feast

Craving a dose of Italian food this weekend? Piazza Italiana has launched a Saturday Feasting Menu that’s available from 12 pm, with a live DJ spinning vinyl – a gentle nod to London’s growing love of listening bars. The Saturday feast menu has everything from fresh oysters and beef carpaccio to cannelloni stuffed with wild forest mushrooms and lasagne with red prawns, mussels and spinach.

when: every saturday
where: 38 Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AY
website: www.piazzaitaliana.co.uk

Watch the skies for hot air balloons

This weekend, keep your eyes on the sky as you might just find about 50 hot air balloons taking flight across London. If the weather permits, the Lord Mayor’s Hot Air Balloon Regatta will take place on Sunday, 11th May, and is all set to be quite the event – so finger’s crossed it finally happens this weekend.

when: 11th may
where: across london
website: www.balloonregatta.com

Visit this Japanese restaurant for brunch

Located in the heart of Belgravia on Motcomb Street, SACHI is a stunning Japanese restaurant that’s ideal for a special occasion or a casual meal out and about in London. From perfectly grilled meals to delicately crafted sushi, along with a curated sake pairing, you can expect the best of Kaiseki and Izakaya dining here. We’re most excited about the new Sunday brunch menu with highlights like the tuna belly for starters and a beef tenderloin steak for mains, with some veggie options too.

where: Pantechnicon, 19 Motcomb St, London SW1X 8LB
Website: www.sachirestaurants.com

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A hot air balloon dinner

If you’re looking for a gorgeous day out, head to The Grove in Hertfordshire for this lovely hot air balloon foodie experience. Featuring 14 hand-crafted hot air balloons, each with a large wicker dining basket beneath a beautiful red and white striped canopy, you can enjoy a gorgeous afternoon tea and an evening tasting menu, both complete with nostalgic fairground treats. This is one experience that makes for an ideal, and highly Instagrammable day out.

when: 27th mAY to 31st aUGUST
where: THE GROVE, HERTFORDSHIRE
website: www.feast-events.com/feast-on-cloud-9

Soil & Supper

Expect plenty of food, drinks and dancing at this lively evening in partnership with Fielden, a British whisky brand grounded in regenerative farming. Look forward to a truly special seasonal feast, followed by live music and dancing, led by The Lemon Célilí Co, a magical modern folk band. There will also be a film screening of Soil Is Life, a film that’s all about weaving the threads between soil, farming, food and fibre and a pop-up book shop celebrating landscape, nature and history.

When: 17th may
where: Daylesford Farm
website: www.daylesford.com

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