With 20+ degree weather expected to last all weekend in the capital, we’d be silly not to make the most of it. So we’ve dedicated a couple of suggestions to the good outdoors, while the rest of this weekend’s recreational pursuits – featuring a pioneering dance DJ, an  Indian summer garden and comics galore – look like the perfect sign-off to the month of May.

FRIDAY

ARTS & CULTURE: V&A Lates: Dinner is Served,, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, SW7 2rL

How much: FREE

They say: “From the grace and simplicity of the Queensberry Hunt display to the ritual and performance of mealtimes and their material culture, indulge in the many pleasures of dining – in form, function and feasting” V&A

Info: www.vam.ac.uk/page/f/friday-late/

NIGHTLIFE: Simmer present King Britt, Basing House, 25 Kingsland Road, E2 8AA

How much: from £5-£12

They say: “There are many types of artists and producers. There are those that stick in one genre and then there are those who explore and grow in many different sounds and styles, willing to put all on the line in the name of progress. King Britt is the latter, a truly pioneering musician who is widely recognised a member of the royal elite of the dance music world” Don’t Panic

Info: www.basinghouse.co.uk/listings

SATURDAY

EAT & DRINK: Pop-Up Indian Summer Garden, Carom, 100 Wardour Street, W1D

How much: Various

They say: “From the 24 May until the end of August the Carom atrium will be transformed into a vibrant and exotic Indian summer garden. Guests will be able to luxuriate under tall palm trees, in surroundings evocative of the days of the Raj, while enjoying inspired pan-Indian snacks and dishes created by our executive chef, Balaji Balachander.” Carom

Info: www.meza-soho.co.uk

ARTS & CULTURE: BD & Comics Passion Festival, Institut Français, 17 Queensberry Place
London SW7 2DT

How much: from £15

They say: “Fans of comic books, graphic novels and bandes dessinées rejoice: the international BD & Comics Passion festival is back from 24 to 27 May 2012!
With nearly thirty events including live drawing, talks, exhibitions, workshops, a drawing jam with Mesparrow and a dress-up party, this innovative festival will have something for everyone!”

Info: www.bdandcomicspassion.co.uk

SUNDAY

ALTERNATIVE: Vauxhall Art Car Boot Sale, on the corner of Brick Lane and Buxton Street, E1

How much: £3

They say: “The UKs hottest annual art fair, the Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair, returns to the Old Truman Brewery with its 9th annual event on Sunday, May 27th with a fantastic line-up of over 70 top artists including Tracey Emin, Sir Peter Blake, Gavin Turk, Polly Morgan, Bob & Roberta Smith, Pam Hogg, Mat Collishaw, Jessica Albarn, Pure Evil, Turps Banana, Wildcat Will and more. The event will bring together a mix of legendary and up and coming artists who will offer up exclusive and one-off pieces at the one day event which turns the traditional car boot sale on its head and has become a highly anticipated event on the Summer calendar” Art Car Boot Fair

Info: www.artcarbootfair.com

ALTERNATIVE: Soho Flea Market, Dean Street, W1D

How much: Various

They say: “London’s first designer street market – artisans, artists, fashion designers, jewellery designers, filmmakers and musicians will take part in a unique new event in the heart of London. Soho Flea Market will bring together London’s up and coming creative talent on Sunday 27 May, in association with the Terrence Higgins Trust.”

Info: www.cityshowcase.co.uk

For more things to do in London, visit www.theculturalexpose.co.uk

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  a pioneering dance DJ, an  Indian summer garden and comics galore… Sounds interesting indeed!