Strand London, WC2R
Udderbelly
Southbank Centre, Jubilee Gardens, SE1
London’s answer to the Edinburgh Festival; this giant purple inflatable cow is gracing the South Bank again this summer – and we couldn’t be happier. Its already in full flow of its 12-week reign and will remain at the Bank until the 17th July with big names in comedy such as Jason Byrne and Jenny Éclair. But it isn’t all comedy; there is literally something for everyone from Free Run (an urban acrobatics show) to quirky fringe shows and performances specifically coordinated for the little ones. Ticket prices vary depending on the show but this unique venue is sure to have something to your taste and it’s already placed itself firmly on the entertainment map.
Notting Hill Carnival
Great Western Rd, W11
The world famous Notting Hill carnival will take place over the August bank holiday (28th- 29th) filling the streets of West London with eccentric West Indian energy and over one million visitors, in Europe’s largest street festival. The carnival has been one of the most anticipated events of the summer every year since it began in 1966, bringing Caribbean flare, food and floats to Notting Hill. The party usually starts on Saturday when the crowd warms up for the official start on Sunday and then the main parade, which is held on bank holiday Monday. The floats embark from Great Western Road, then wind their way along Chepstow Road to Westbourne Grove, and then finally conclude their loud and colouful journey through London at Ladbroke Grove. When day fades into dusk the floats are removed from the streets and the party continues way into the night at the carnival after parties. If you’re in London – make time for this. It will be a weekend you’ll never forget.
Bidoun Library
Serpentine Gallery - Kensington Gardens, W2
To celebrate the opening of the Bidoun Library at the Serpentine Gallery, guests are invited to the Shaabi-Music-Wedding-Dance-Party on the evening of 22nd July 2011. As part of The Edgware Road Project –which sees international artists paired with people that are living and working in London – the Park Nights are an opportunity for different mediums of art to collaborate in ways that wouldn’t normally be seen. Selected texts from the library will be read to the audience in a performance accompanied by loud music in celebration of unconventional pairings. Tickets are only £4-£5 and we think this could be one to see.
This July, in association with American Express, sees the return of London’s (and maybe the world’s) most beautiful open-air cinema to the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House in association with Film4. This ever-anticipated twelve-day cinematic event, will feature everything from UK premieres to old classics on the state of the art outdoor screen. This event however, is much more than your average trip to the cinema. Arrive early, bring a picnic and blankets (don’t forget the cushions for later) and relax in the courtyard as DJs play until the stars come out and the film starts rolling.
The event is running from 27th July – 7th August 2011. Doors open at 18:30 and DJs begin an hour later until 21:15 when the film begins, ticket prices vary according to the picture you see.
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