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 /  07 August 2024  

#  What To Do This Weekend 07.08.24  


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Wondering what to do with your downtime? SLMan has you covered. From a cool wine series to a classic play, here’s what to get stuck into…  
 

 



 

 

 

 

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## Try Something New 

### Caia 

  

 

Golborne Road’s Caia is hosting special wine and hip-hop evenings on Wednesdays throughout August. The restaurant has invited some of the UK wine industry's most exciting female talent to curate a wine list to complement its à la carte menu. First up, tonight, is Alex Price, head of wine at new Shoreditch restaurant Plates. Later in the month, Juste Karbauskaite (Perilla and Morchella) will step up, then it’s Mariana Fonseca representing Sager + Wine on 21st August.

*46 Golborne Road, Notting Hill, W10 5PR*

Visit [Caia.london](https://caia.london/)

 

## Book Ahead 

### Waiting For Godot 

  

 

Samuel Beckett’s groundbreaking play *Waiting For Godot* gets a new run at Theatre Royal Haymarket this September. Directed by multi award-winning director James Macdonald (*Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf*?), it stars Ben Whishaw (*This Is Going To Hurt)* and Lucian Msamati (*Game Of Thrones).* As you might know, the story is centred on Didi and Gogo who are waiting by a tree for a man called Godot. They don’t know why or when, but they are certain something wonderful will happen when he turns up…  
  
*18 Suffolk Street, West End, SW1Y 4HT; 13th September-14th December*  
  
Visit [TRH.co.uk](http://trh.co.uk/whatson/waiting-for-godot/)

 

 

 

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## Take The Family 

### Battersea Park In Concert 

  

 

Battersea Park In Concert is back for another long summer weekend of picnics and live musical performances. Over the bank holiday, concertgoers will have the opportunity to experience the best in classical, West End and jazz music, plus a host of special guests like Myleene Klass and Olivier award-winning West End star Cassidy Janson. For families, there will be a giant kid-friendly tipi, full of interactive games and activities.

*Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ; 24th-26th August*

Visit [BatterseaParkInConcert.com](http://batterseaparkinconcert.com/)

 

## Get A Last-Minute Culture Fix 

### Mnemonic 

  

 

25 years since its first staging, *Mnemonic* returns to National Theatre’s stage until the end of the week. Simon McBurney *(Drive Your Plough Over the Bones of the Dead)* directs, while Khalid Abdalla (*The Crown, The Kite Runner)* stars. The play weaves together several interrelated stories to explore the subject of memory, who we are and where we come from.. Tickets start from £20.

*Olivier Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX; until 10th August*

Visit [NationalTheatre.org.uk](http://nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/mnemonic/)

 

 

 

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## Watch The Closing Ceremony 

### Olympics Watch Space 

  

 

The Paris Olympics Games ends on Sunday with its closing ceremony. If you’d rather watch the action with atmosphere, head to Lewis Cubitt Square at King’s Cross which will be screening all the action on its big screen. The area will also host Olympic-themed activities, with live music and DJ sets throughout the day. Plus, look out for the medal celebration with Team GB’s returning athletes. Entry is free.

*Stable Street, King’s Cross, N1C 4DQ*

Visit [KingsCross.co.uk](http://kingscross.co.uk/)

 

## Grab A Pint 

### The London Craft Beer Festival 

  

 

The London Craft Beer Festival returns to Tobacco Dock this weekend, brought to you by duo Greg Wells and Dan Sylvester, founders of We Are Beer. This year’s event spans both floors of the historic docks, featuring over 120 breweries and a record 800 beers. Enjoy brews from local favourites like Gipsy Hill, Signature Brew, and Queer Brewing, as well as international producers from California, Lisbon, Barcelona, and more. Sample dishes from Bone Daddies, Chick’n’Sours, and Flesh &amp; Buns, while DJs from Soho Radio and NTS set the vibe. All drinks are included in the £59.50 ticket price.

*Tobacco Dock, 50 Porters Walk, E1W 2SF; 9th-10th August*  
  
Visit [LondonCraftBeerFestival.co.uk](https://londoncraftbeerfestival.co.uk/)

 

 

 

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## Try A New Spot 

### Goodbye Horses 

  

 

New to the Islington dining scene is Goodbye Horses, a wine bar and restaurant founded by Alex Young and George De Vos. Named after Q Lazzarus' cult song, the venue features a backdrop of vinyl albums from its extensive 2,500-plus library, played on a specialist audiophile sound system. Chef Jack Coggins (ex-Papi and Planque), brings sustainability, creativity and fun to a menu of sharing plates. Meanwhile, wine director Nathalie Nelles has curated a list emphasising French, Italian, and Catalonian natural wines, with over 20 by the glass and more than 300 by the bottle, thanks to a 1600sq ft cellar that will open to guests later in the year.

*21 Halliford Street, Islington, N1 3HB*

Visit [GoodbyeHorses.London](https://www.goodbyehorses.london/)

 

## Update Your Wardrobe 

### Nike X Jacquemus Pop-Up 

  

 

Sports meets style at the new Nike and Jacquemus pop-up at Selfridges. Inspired by the Paris Olympics, the third collaboration between the brands is on display in a sleek gym locker room installation, complete with a larger than life ‘Le Swoosh’ bag sculpture. The limited-edition launch includes the Nike Air Max 1 with a few Jacquemus twists – the all-silver pair have already sold out – alongside reimagined tracksuits and t-shirts. The space will also host the new campaign short film, *J’aime Paris*, featuring a cross-generational cast of global athletes, French icons and contemporary muses, including Serena Williams, Juliette Binoche and Central Cee. There will also be healthy drinks on offer from a bespoke Nike x Jacquemus juice bar.

*400 Oxford Street, Marylebone, W1A 1AB; until 12th August*

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## Book Ahead 

### Television Centre’s Big Lunch 

  

 

On Tuesday 13th August, the Television Centre will host its big lunch – an alfresco event offering a culinary journey around the globe, with live acoustic music. Guests will enjoy Kricket’s modern Indian kathi rolls, canapés from The Broadcaster, Kin Pizza’s Detroit-style pizzas, and Temper Burger’s classic smash burgers. There are two sit-down sessions to choose from, starting at midday or from 1pm. Tickets cost £10pp.

*TVC Lower Forecourt, Wood Lane, W12 7FW*

Visit [TelevisionCentre.com](https://televisioncentre.com/news/get-your-tickets-around-the-world-at-television-centres-big-lunch)

 

## Grab A Free Drink: 

### Athletic Brewing Company 

  

 

To celebrate the summer of sport, the drinks are on Athletic Brewing Company –America’s largest non-alcoholic brewery. Having recently expanded across the pond, they are offering one free can of its award-winning Run Wild IPA,available at over 230 venues managed by hospitality company, Mitchells &amp; Butlers. You’ll be able to pick up your free beer in participating All Bar One,Nicholson’s and Castle Pub venues through August. To redeem, visit [Athletic-Promotion.co.uk](https://athletic-promotion.co.uk/) to claim a unique digital voucher, then head to a participating venue and scan your voucher to get your free can.  
  
*Various locations; until 31st August*  
  
Visit [Athletic-Promotion.co.uk](http://athletic-promotion.co.uk/)

 

 

 

 

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