ALERT: GU FREE OUTDOOR CINEMA...

Yet another outdoor cinema, this time from The Grand Union Group, makers of big burgers. Every Thursday at Grand Union Brixton the burger joint will host a free outdoor cinema screening, weather permitting of course!

Tonight June 2nd catch Cocktail followed by a host of classics and chick flicks. Films start at 8pm and you can check out the full timetable on facebook. We're thinking this one's ideal for a cheap date.

123 Acre Lane, Brixton, SW2  
www.gugroup.co.uk

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE INFUSED WITH IMAGINATION....

Ahoy Maties! Next Wednesday 8th June Bombay Sapphire is offering you the chance to attend an evening infused with imagination on the River Thames.

Embarking on a 21st Century yacht at The Savoy Pier, guests will set sail on a surprising journey with creative cocktails, food and unexpected adventures. The voyage of imagination will showcase molecular cocktails, a re-imagined photo booth (whatever that maybe), an intriguing competition and a mixology goody bag - all accompanied by a live DJ.

If you fancy a ride into the unknown email: bombay.sapphire@hillandknowlton.com for your chance to take part. Good luck people!

DALSTON ROOF PARK IS BACK.....

After a successful season last Summer Dalston’s Roof Park is back. Friday night it plays host to the most popular meat wagon in London, The Meat Wagon. Dee Dee’s Vintage pop up stall will also be on hand selling clothing and accessories and guess what? There will be an outdoor cinema, that’s right another outdoor cinema. This one showing the classic film American Graffiti.

So if you fancying hanging with the trendies and queuing for a burger check it out. It’s absolutely FREE. Doors open at 5pm and if you wanna get in we suggest you get there on the dot.

And don't worry this is one Roof you can be certain Robson & Jerome won't be on...

Friday 26th May, 5pm
Dalston Roof Park, 18 Ashwin Street, E8
www.bootstrapcompany.co.uk

NOMAD RETURNS...

Another day, another pop up cinema. This time it's the Nomad cinema which returns again this Saturday to Dulwich Park. The cinema will be showing the old romantic classic, Casablanca. Take a picnic, wine and a blanket and woo your loved one under the stars.

And they say romance is dead!

Tickets £10
Saturday 28th May 8pm
Dulwich Park, College Road, Dulwich SE21
www.whereisthenomad.com

POP UP SCREENS.....

You can tell it's Summer we have never seen so many outdoor cinemas. Not that we're complaining we love this crack!

This weekend Pop Up Screens will be invading Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith to show a host of classic movies. On Friday we have Anchorman, Saturday The Big Lebowski and Sunday Ghostbusters - who are you gonna call?

Tickets cost £7 a show or if you fancy ODing on films £18 will get you entry into all three. Shows start at 7pm and there will be beer and wine on, hot popcorn and Tucker's Exotic burgers (Buffalo, Ostrich, Springbok, Wild Boar or Wildebeest to choose from).

Make the most of it people, it'll be Winter before you know it.....

www.popupscreens.co.uk

ROOFTOP FILM CLUB....

Remember when we told you the Queen of Hoxton were launching a Rooftop Film Club? No? Well we did and they have.

The Rooftop cinema opens on June 1st with a special screening of ET followed by our favourite childhood film, Labyrinth. The films are shown five-nights a week and the full programme is online.

Tickets will set you back £9 a pop and £1.80 booking fee. Although when we checked some films had tickets for £4.50. This could be a mistake so book now and score yourself a cheapie and if that wasn't enough of a reason to make you book now, the rooftop only seats 100 people- first come, first served!
Enjoy!

Queen of Hoxton, 1 Curtain Road, EC2A
www.rooftopfilmclub.com

CHATSWORTH MARKET.....

Sunday mornings are made for Chatsworth Market - pottering along the stalls, browsing the deli's, drinking good coffee and making a random purchase or two.

The hidden gem of East London, Chatsworth Market is located in the heart of Hackney. The market runs every other Sunday and features a host of food stalls, vintage clothing, records, brick-a-brack and lots and lots of cupcakes and brownies. Things get busy around lunchtime but if you fancy a seat in one of the coffee shops we'd suggest you head on down a bit earlier.

We tried Creperie du Monde and we have to say it was pretty sweet and worth the wait for tables. If you haven't already, check it out, we've a feeling this one is going to grow massively.

11am - 4pm, Sunday 29th May
Chatsworth Road, E5
www.chatsworthroade5.co.uk

NOMAD CINEMA RETURNS...

One of our favourite travelling cinema experiences returns this weekend with another two epic films at two different East London locations. This Friday you can check out Brad Pit and Edward Norton in Fight Club - but remember you must not talk about fight club! Sunday’s show sees the drags take to the stage in Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Dress to impress, this is bound to be one bitch fest! £12.50 each.

20th May Fight Club, 8pm, York Hall, Old Ford Road, E2
22nd May Priscilla Queen of the Desert, 7:30pm, Zippo’s Circus, Wennington Green, Mile End Park, Grove Road, E3

www.whereisthenomad.com

THE WHISKY DEN....

If you like your Whisky, or you don't but you want to then head along to The Whisky Den. Created by Scotch-house Balvenie the Den was set up to educate those who think drinking quadruple whiskies a'la Withnail & I is the way to go.

The pop-up installation aims to show you the ins and outs of this historic tipple via tastings, videos and talks - all may we add for FREE! So what are you waiting for? Go on down, you never know you might even learn something!

1pm - 8pm, Monday May 9th - Sunday June 5th
34 Tavistock Street, WC2E
balvenie.kieonstaging.com

SKYLOUNGE.....

Summer is here and with it comes al fresco drinking - Hooray for the Summer we say! And so we've been at it again, hunting down the best outdoor spaces for your drinking pleasure.

The latest one to whet our appetitie is the Mint Hotel Tower of London's SkyLounge. Located on the twelve floor of the hotel the Skylounge has a 360 degree view of the city, whichever way you turn you're reminded that you are well and truly in London. To the right the Gherkin, to the left Tower Bridge and the Thames, straight ahead the Shard and over the river City Hall.

The bar serves a decent selection of cocktails for around £15 a pop or £7 for a beer. We'd suggest visiting on a weekend when it's still fairly quiet, but make the most of it once that view hits the guide books it will be heaving!

Mint Hotel, 7 Pepys Street, London, EC3N

ALERT: THE BLITZ PARTY

Run For Shelter! The 1940's Blitz party is back on Saturday 14th May. The parties have become one of the best knees-up's in London with live bands, 1940s Cabaret Acts, DJs and swing dancers.

Enjoy a Gin French cocktail from the ration book or sink a pint of Kentish ale from the Spitfire bar. Dress to impress in your finest wartime glamour - tea dresses and allied uniforms at the ready!

These parties sell out fast so buy your tokens from the pay box now.

Early bird tix £15 otherwise £20
Village Underground, 54 Holywell Lane, Shoreditch, EC2A
http://www.theblitzparty.com/

BARBEQUTIE FRIDAY 6TH MAY

We love a good dance and dancing we will be at Barbequtie presents Boogaloo Sunset this Friday at The Boogaloo, one of North London's hippest pubs.

The night will showcase three live acts; Beau & The Arrows recently named Steve Lamacq's band of the month, Eliza Newman and Kitty Junkbrother. The hostess DJ VICKI 'BARBEQUTIE' will be on hand spinning out 1960s, rock & roll, indie, Britpop & random classics until 2am.

So do as Alex Turner says "Get on your dancing shoes you sexy little swine....."

£3 on the door
8pm - 2am, Friday 6th May
312 Archway Road, Highgate, N6
www.myspace.com/barbequtie

DIY TAXIDERMY

If you are looking for something weird different to do tonight look no further. The Diesel School Of Island are holding a taxidermy night with Charlie Tuesday Gates. All you need to do is find a dead animal, take it along and Charlie will perform taxidermy on an animal of your choice. This does NOT mean we are saying go and kill an animal, we are not. If you're that desperate to see how it is done grab a cuddly toy and pretend!

"Stuffing celeb" Charlie will talk the audience through her DIY process (emphasis is heavily on the DIY aspect). Delivered in a 'shopping channel' style, she'll give handy hints & tips for using basic everyday objects, where to source animal parts legally personal preservation methods, giving a unique insight into this seemingly dark art and mind of an artist. This will be the 4th live demonstration, performance, exhibition artist talk rolled into one that Charlie has presented.

Entry is free as part of the Diesel School of Island Life but you will need to hot foot it down to your local Diesel store and and pick up a Diesel Island Passport.

Diesel School of Island Life is a series of lessons, field trips, screenings parties featuring inspiring industry experts and pioneers from creative and cultural fields. If taxidermy isn't your thing check out the other events planned.

Now where did we put that Roland Rat??

6pm - 9pm, Tuesday 3rd May
RED Gallery, 1-3 Rivington Street City of London, EC2A

PAVILION CAFE

For all you girls (and guys) who like your coffee with a side order of eye candy we'd recommend you head down to the Pavilion at Victoria Park where the coffee is hot but the waiters are hotter!

Saturday morning brunch is a firm favourite of ours, all of the meat is organically sourced from the Ginger Pig Butchers and the homemade baked beans and black pudding goes down well with a hangover.

Coffee comes from Monmouth and nearly all of the food is locally sourced and organic  -it is Victoria Park after all! Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy the homemade pancakes with banana, syrup and fresh cream. The Victoria Sponge is another must try, fresh out of the oven the cake is fluffy and light with a delicious jammy filling.

Yes The Pavilion Cafe is HOT, HOT, HOT! Seen as Summer's here, nab a seat outside and dine al fresco.

Victoria Park, Crown Gate West, E9
http://www.the-pavilion-cafe.com/