Something For The Weekend in London: July 6-8
If you thought opera was merely for the bougie dwellers of high society, think again – beer brand Peroni are bringing a contemporary production to London, and it’s just one of many picks that we reckon ranks highly on the quality scale of things to do this weekend. Elsewhere, you can check out an interactive production at the National Theatre, get your dancing shoes on at the Lindy Tap Street in Peckham, or peruse some of the most though-provoking street arts to come out of the US, right in the heart of Shoreditch.
Friday
EAT & DRINK: Street Feast, Thames House, Hartwell Street, E8 3DU
How much: Various
They say: “Like the one launched in Sclater Street (Car Park) off Brick Lane in May and later at the Camden Town Brewery, the Street Feast in Hartwell Street will be a weekly, night-time, free-entry eat-food market with licensed bar. Sixteen vendors will be trying to tempt foodies and passers-by from Dalston Lane and a non-food stand will be hosted by Beach London – a Cheshire Street Shoreditch gallery – showcasing its live artists” Lovingdalston.co.uk
Info: www.streetfeastlondon.com
ARTS & CULTURE: Letters From America, Black Rat Projects, 83 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3AY
How much: FREE
They say: “Open to the public, the exhibition transforms the London tunnel into a bunker of America’s most wanted artists, showcasing new works from RISK, Ron English, SABER, and TrustoCorp. Gallerists Jan and Bruce Helford add, “Corey Helford Gallery is proud to be bringing U.S. artists to a UK project of this “Olympian” scale and finishing with a celebration of four of the top U.S. street and graffiti artists” Artlyst.com
Info: http://blackratprojects.com/news/articles/LETTERSFROMAMERICA
Saturday
ARTS & CULTURE: Opera di Peroni, Triton Square, Regents Place, NW1 3HF
How much: £7.50
They say: “When you think of opera, you may well imagine massive period costumes with even bigger wigs and a snooty crowd. Well, those days are over, for a short time at least, as Peroni have collaborated with Kwes and GO Opera to create contemporary productions of authentic Italian operas. The project hopes to appeal to a new generation of opera fans, taking classic opera and giving it a modern twist and an eclectic soundtrack” Time Out
Info: www.operadiperoni.com
Arts & Culture: you’ll see [me sailing in antarctica], The Roof, National Theatre, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX
How much: £10
They say: “You’re sat around a large table, and you’re closer to the sky than normal. Here is a space for you to picture things. you’ll see [me sailing in antarctica] explores the way we look and the way we see. Visions past, present and future are brought to the table – some things could never live up to our imagination, and some are better than we could ever believe. Between you and the others here, you’ve seen so many things, and you’ll see so many more. But can anyone ever see the way you do?” National Theatre
Info: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
Sunday
ALTERNATIVE: Lindy-Tap-Street, Peckham Square, Peckham High Street, SE15 5JT (Part of the Big Dance)
How much: FREE
They say: “A pop up performance, which features a fusion of classic authentic jazz techniques (lindy hop, shim sham, rhythm tap) and old skool hip hop movements (breaking, locking, popping). The piece will be performed by a mix of local children and adults who attend Theatre Peckham. Audience participation will be encouraged” Southwark Council
Info: www.bigdance2012.com
EAT & DRINK: Bubbleology Notting Hill, 45 Pembridge Road, W11 3HG
How much: Various
We say: After arriving in Soho last year, Bubbleology now heads west to trendy Notting Hill, offering its Taiwanese tapioca treats to bubble tea fans who fancy a quirky beverage after trawling the markets. New flavours include Rose Milk Tea with Rose Petal Ice, Passionfruit & Cucumber, Pomegranate and a Watermelon fruit tea.
Info: www.bubbleology.co.uk
For more things to do in London, visit www.theculturalexpose.co.uk
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