| Your guide to an exceptionally marvellous May in London Spring is now in full swing and London is all the lovelier for it. We're deep into wisteria hysteria — so we've picked out the city's prettiest pockets of purple blooms — and the warmer weather is making wholesome outdoor activities like open-air swims or a ride on a rowboat much more appealing. But it's not just the sunshine that's got us excited right now — there are loads of fantastic things on the horizon to make this May extra special. We're especially looking forward to a first look at Queer Britain, the UK's first LGBTQ+ museum, which launches on 5 May in King's Cross. There's also the return of MCM Comic Con and plenty of lively viewing parties for Eurovision or, if you're after something a little more sedate, there's the good old RHS Chelsea Flower Show. On top of all that, we've also just published a new round-up of the biggest exhibitions in London right now, from Damien Hirst's dissected animals to the clouds of colour by Rana Begum, pictured above. Hit the embedded links to find out more about any of the aforementioned goings-on, or click below to find even more things to do here in London. Image: Andy Stagg |
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| | Cabaret At The Kit Kat Club Immerse yourself in the bohemian splendour of the show that cleared up at this year’s Olivier Awards. Winning seven (breaking all records for musical revivals), Cabaret is well worth the hype. Get tickets today and prepare to be whisked away to a dazzling Weimar nightclub — best availability from 23 May. |
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| Fresh Pasta And Small Plates Looking for a taste of la dolce vita? Find it a Popolo, the Shoreditch restaurant which specialises in handmade pasta dishes and Italian small plates with a "Moorish twist". It also does a lovely selection of low-intervention wines to wash it all down with. |
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| Flower Power At The Tower Something special is happening at the Tower of London. 20 million seeds have been sown inside its medieval moat in preparation for Superbloom: a beautiful, biodiverse floral spectacle with its own soundscape and sculptural elements, which you can choose to enter via a slide! |
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| Discover Ukraine's Food Culture Mortimer House, Fitzrovia's art deco gem, is hosting a fantastic fundraiser in aid of With Ukraine on 4 May. Join guest chef Yurii Kovryzhenko for an exploration of Ukrainian food culture and identity, feat. talks by Yurii and Dima Deinega (of Dima's Vodka fame), followed by a four-course feast with wine. |
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| Ramen For Just £10 A Bowl Cult Dalston restaurant Super Ya turns three on Tuesday 26 April and it's celebrating by serving up its beautifully bold bowls of ramen for just a tenner a pop. It's too cool for bookings, but you can queue virtually on the day within 2K of the venue via Walkup. |
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| Tours, Trails And A Tunnel Slide Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has plenty to please nature lovers, adrenaline seekers, art enthusiasts, foodies, and sports fans this spring. Highlights include themed walking trails, fun at the ArcelorMittal Orbit, and a stunning events programme to mark 10 years since the 2012 London Olympic Games. |
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