We’re already heading into the last weekend of July, and as we inch towards the last month of summer, it’s time to make the most of the long days and the slightly moody sunshine. With the 2024 Paris Olympics starting this weekend, we recommend hitting up a big screen to watch the grand opening ceremony or visit one of London’s restaurants that are serving Olympic-themed menus. Plus, there’s a pride parade in Central London on Saturday, and a Taylor Swift exhibition that starts this weekend.  Read on for more!

Sign up for Nobu’s sushi masterclasses

For patrons of Nobu’s sushi, don’t miss Nobu’s sushi masterclasses that kick off this weekend. Get prepped to learn from the masters of sushi making as you watch Nobu’s skilled culinary artists at work before you roll out your own sushi and learn the art of cutting flawless sashimi. After the class, you’ll get to eat your own creations and take home a Nobu goodie bag.

when: 27th july
where: 19 Old Park Ln, London W1K 1LB
website: www.noburestaurants.com

Check out this Lagos-based fashion brand’s pop-up

A much-loved brand by the African diaspora, Hertunba offers wearable pieces that are perfect for summer – from a patchwork kaftan to gorgeous jackets and dresses. The designer uses recycled materials, sourced from post-consumer waste and surplus fabrics to create fresh and contemporary looks that you can get your hands on at the brand’s first London pop-up this weekend.

where: Cecconi’s
Shoreditch, 58-60 Redchurch St, London E2 7DP
when: July 28th,
website: Hertunba.com

Attend London’s chicken wing festival

Love chicken wings? Well, you’re not the only one. In its 10th year now, the UK’s Chicken Wing Festival is all about, you guessed it, the best chicken wings in the country. There’s even a judging panel that decides who does the best chicken wings with 45 different restaurants, street food traders and BBQ team taking part, and a whopping 500,000 chicken wings being served on the day.

when: 26TH, 27TH and 28TH JUL
where: LONDON STADIUM QUEEN ELIZABETH
OLYMPIC PARK, E20 2ST
website: wingfest.co.uk

Join the London Trans+ Pride parade

The London Trans+ Pride parade is all set to take place this weekend, beginning at Langham Place, continuing along Regent Street, Oxford Street, and onto WellingtonArch. The parade is a celebration of the trans community and there’s expected to be a large turnout this year to mark its sixth year. Follow their Instagram account for more updates here.

The parade is a celebration of the trans community and there’s expected to be a large turn out this year to mark its sixth year.

when: 27th July
where: Trafalgar square, LondonWC2 5DN

Try snow mangoes for summer

Freshly launched last week, Snowflake Gelato has launched some delicious snow mangoes for the season. These are creamy mango sorbettos wrapped in a crisp lemon and white chocolate shell, and they sound like the perfect fruity, summer fix. Get them while you can!

Freshly launched last week, Snowflake Gelato has launched some delicious snow mangoes for the season.

when: till august
where: snowflake gelato, across london
website: snowflakegelato.co.uk

Go climbing at Selfridges

No, this is not a drill. This is your chance to take your climbing skills out of the gym and into…Selfridges. The department store has launched a custom-designed, 10-metre climbing column that will be open for climbers to book sessions over the summer. Designed by LA-based, Playlab Inc, the climbing column is available to book for £16.50 for adults.

The department store has launched a custom-designed, 10-metre climbing column that will be open for climbers.

when: till 26th august
where: Selfridges, oxford street
website: www.selfridges.com

Visit Taylor Swift’s V&A exhibition

The V&A South Kensington is all set to host the Taylor Swift Songbook Trail, a brand new exhibition that celebrates Taylor Swift’s costumes, lyrics and music videos over the years. The trail features 13 (well, obviously) installations that chronicle her musical journey. Plus, there will be items on loan from Swift’s personal archives – from the cowboy boots she wore as a country singer in 2007 to the black ruffled shoulder dress she wore in the video for Fortnight from her latest album The Tortured Poets Department.

Launching this weekend, this one’s a must-visit for London Swifties.

when: 27th July till September
where: V&A museum, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London
website: www.vam.ac.uk

Try an Olympic-inspired menu

For a taste of the Olympics, head down to TH@51 and try their brand-new Parisian-inspired weekend brunch menu, which’s available from 26th July to coincide with the opening ceremony of the Paris Games. The Taste of Paris brunch dishes include pigeon foie gras terrine, classic steak frites, open croissant sliders and the classic croque madame. For dessert, don’t miss the chocolate passionfruit petit gateaux or go for the pain perdu, a traditional French toast with baileys créme anglaise, berries and jam.


where: 51 BUCKINGHAM GATE, LONDON SW1E 6AF
website: TAJ51.CO.UK

Book ahead for Searcys Sunset Lates

If you’re looking for a summer sundowner with a view, look no further than Horizon 22’s Friday summer sunsets. One of the city’s most exclusive private event venues, Horizon 22 is located on Level 58 of the City of London’s tallest building, and makes a spectacular spot to soak in some iconic views of London – best enjoyed with a glass of Searcys bubbly.

If you’re looking for an epic summer sundowner, look no further than Horizon 22’s Friday summer sunsets.

Where: 22 Bishopsgate, London
Website: tickets.horizon22.co.uk

Head to East Village for summer of sport

Victory Park in East Village is all set to be decked out with a big outdoor screen where you can watch all the Olympic action in the same spot that served as the athletes’ village over the 2012 Summer Olympics. There will also be games, sporting challenges and Olympic-themed goodies for sale from local businesses so it’s set to be a real festival vibe.

Victory Park in East Village is all set to be decked out with a big outdoor screen where you can watch all the Olympic action.

WHEN: 26th july
WHERE: Victory Park, East Village, Stratford

Join the Electric Summer Festival

Look forward to a fun, festival atmosphere, with live music, served from beach-style huts at this tropical summer terrace. You can also get your hands on a bottomless brunch package that includes a Paloma slushie cocktail on arrival, a bottle of prosecco (or four beers) per person and unlimited sourdough pizza all while listening to some great music performed by Brazilian singer-songwriter Lucas Berloff, accompanied by a saxophonist.

when: 27th July
where: 10 Cabot Square
North Colonnade
London E14 4EY
website: electricshuffle.com/uk/london

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