Things To Do In London Next Week
Shining a light on the next 7 days of London life
ART & CULTURE
Take a trip to Camden Image Gallery for “Flower Obsessions”. Previously presented in Milan at MyMicroGallery and in Venice at Stefania Carrozzini Gallery, this is a group exhibition composed of ten artists of different nationalities and expressive means including photography, painting, installation and collage and it opens on Thursday 10th November for 9 days.
Explore the possibilities of ceramics at the Strange Clay exhibition at Southbank. The artworks on show vary in scale, finish and technique, and address topics that range from architecture, to social justice, the body, the domestic and the organic. Featuring 23 international artists working across recent decades, the exhibition displays pieces which encompass fantastical creatures and uncanny representations of the everyday, as well as ranging from small abstract works to large-scale installations that take the medium beyond the kiln.
It’s your last chance to check out Human Stories: The Satirists, at NOW Gallery in Greenwich Peninsula. Running until the 13th November, the exhibition showcases a group show of emerging photographic talent, exploring the concept of satire through photography, and particularly how it is used to develop and nurture interconnected, diverse identities, gender, race and class. The show brings together a diverse body of work that challenges historical and culturally biased tropes and stereotypes by presenting an alternative world view, using satire as a tool.
Discover the art of menswear at the V&A in South Kensington this weekend. At a moment of unprecedented creativity in men's fashion, Fashioning Masculinities; The Art Of Menswear explores how designers, tailors and artists – and their clients and sitters – have constructed and performed masculinity, and unpicked it at the seams. Highlights include sewing your own customisable shirt and learning about the hidden meanings behind the colour of clothes through the ages. On until Sunday, 6th November.
Check in to One Hundred Shoreditch to see the Accidentally Wes Anderson Postcards exhibition produced by Laurence King Publishing and curated by Wally Koval, creator of the highly acclaimed Instagram account and 2020 best-selling book. The exhibition will take you on a city-hopping sensory adventure through the eyes of the award-winning director. From Tokyo to Ohio, step inside the photographs via immersive 3D model recreations of the postcards' scenes.
LONDON FAMILIES
Gaze in wonder at London’s sparkling Christmas lights. This week we saw Oxford Street switch on for Christmas and next week, on Wednesday 9th November, Regent Street will follow suit with twinkling lights running through Oxford Circus, St James and Waterloo Place. Your children will be in awe when they look up to the sky to see sparkling angels floating above them.
Get into the festive spirit at the Kingston Christmas Market from the 10th November. It’s one of the most magical Christmas markets in London with Food and Drink, from continental bratwurst to hog roasts and street food from across the globe, as well as entertainment, with a carousel for the kids, classic Christmas carol singers and live music.
Cosy up for a classic Christmas family film in the most magical festive setting at Backyard Cinema. You can grab a bite to eat in the big top bar, board the Arctic Express train to the North Pole and cosy up on giant bean bags (popcorn and mulled wine optional!) to watch the best Christmas films ever made.
Find the perfect stocking stuffer at Leicester Square Christmas market, fill up on festive food and mulled wine and then watch one of the mesmerising shows on offer, from November 12th. Supported by Underbelly, the event features a Spiegeltent which is home to LA CLIQUE, the multi-award-winning, genre-defining, cabaret. The markets can be found in both Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square, they include beautiful outdoor bars, delicious food vendors and the perfect Christmas gift stalls.
Put on your wellies and head to a London fireworks display. This year, a lot of great displays happening over the weekend of November 4th - 6th. They often starting with funfairs, food stalls and more, to make it in to a full fun family day out. The main displays are; Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival, Barnes Bonfire Night, Battersea Park Fireworks, Camden’s Coram Fields Fireworks, Beckenham Fireworks, Chiswick Park Fireworks Extravaganza, Dulwich Firework Display, Kingston Fireworks, Morden Park fireworks, Fireworks Night Cruise, Totteridge Firework Night.
Follow a trail through Syon Park‘s Enchanted Woodland from Friday, November 11th. The estate’s 600-year-old gardens, have been spectacularly transformed showing a spectrum of stunning colours. This gorgeous array of lights and visuals will transport you into an enchanted realm of tranquillity.
FOOD AND DRINK
Book a plant based meal at Stem & Glory in Broadgate Circle which is opening in London on the 7th November. This venue is set across two floors, with a sleek new look put together by the same design team responsible for Dishoom. They’ve gone for a dark, moody vibe decorated with plenty of greenery both on and off the plate, and even have a vegan bar!
See food and eat it at Saltie Girl restaurant which opens its doors on the 7th November in Mayfair. This Boston eatery specialises in lobsters, oysters, caviar, and premium tinned seafood. It is located on 15 North Audley Street, replacing the fast casual Italian chain restaurant Prezzo.
Be transported to the alps in the middle of London at a Jimmy’s Pop Up in Southbank or Somerset House. The team provide yummy alpine food and taste of mountain life in London with a set winter dining menu, which can be enjoyed around a fire pit or in your very own igloo! Lunch and dinner include a three-course menu at £55 per person. The pre-theatre sitting includes two courses at £45 per person.
Book tickets to London's leading boutique Christmas Fair which runs until the 6th November 2022 at Olympia. At the Spirit Of Christmas Fair you will be able to peruse 700 small independent brands and independent boutiques before enjoying a sumptuous dining experience with Mosimann’s and a glass of bubbly in one of the Louis Roederer Champagne bars.
Enjoy a pint at The Churchill Arms which true to tradition has just put up their spectacular winter display, bringing an overload of festive cheer to W8 one again. Landlord Gerry O'Brien has hung over 90 conifer trees and a staggering amount of Christmas lights on the Notting Hill favourite to create a shining beacon of festive cheer for over 30 years. Beer and festive cheer are what Christmas is all about after all!
LONDON WELLNESS
Run past the iconic venues from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, on the 9th November as a participant of the Chase The Moon 5k and 10k run. Each kilometre will be accurately marked out with distance flags and there'll be plenty of marshals to keep you on track and encourage you on your way to the finish. Cross the line, and you'll receive a finishers medal and some well-earned post-race goodies. This is not only a chance to get yourself moving, it’s a great way of seeing some iconic London sights, including the almighty London Aquatics Centre, London Stadium and the ArcelorMittal Orbit. Use the inspiration of the Olympic Park and the opportunity to run on a flat and fast course to achieve your new PB record.
Grab a Coffee and Connect at Head Room Café in Mill Hill on the 8th November. A community cafe in the heart of the Jewish community, Head Room Café brings awareness, education and access to mental health support, alongside a vibrant kosher food and drinks menu. The programme of groups and events run at the cafe are free and open to everyone. From Monday to Friday, their free peer-support programme offers everything from talks to walks – and everyone is welcome.
Curl up in a hammock at London's first multi-sensory aerial relaxation experience with live ambient music, gongs, crystal bowls, other live instruments and nurturing electronica, aromatherapy. The sky-blue silky aerial hammocks are said to soothe your stresses away and lift your spirit. Oasis Of Calm is London's first multi-sensory aerial relaxation experience of this kind. This week, you can book an Ariel Relaxation Pod from 7:15pm-8:30pm or 8:45pm-10pm sessions on Tuesday, 8 November.
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