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Time Out writers tried and tested hairdressers and barbers in the capital to find the best places to get haircuts and treatments, and not a ‘Krazy Kutz’, or ‘Curl Up and Dye’ among them...
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Around Town
Fri Jul 10
A tradition harking back to 1715 when actor Thomas Doggett concocted the idea to celebrate the coronation of King George I, this river race sees six watermen...
Shopping
Until Sun Jul 12, Old Truman Brewery
If you're lusting for designer accessories and find the current sale prices are still too high, then this event is not one to be missed. Bag yourself a...
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Kids
Until Fri Jul 10, New Vic Sixth Form College
Media workshops for teenagers, offering the chance to try out filmmaking, acting, beatboxing, slam poetry, music remixing and more, alongside Q&As with...
Festivals
Until Sat Jul 11
Replacing the Rise festival (after the major trade-union sponsors withdrew following the dropping of its anti-racism branding), Rhythm of London is the...
Museums & Attractions
Until Sat Sep 5, The O2
The O2 goes old-school with a family-friendly, 900 square metre roller rink in situ for the summer. There's space for 350 roller girls and guys to skate to a...
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Clubs
Fri Jul 10, The Garage
Cool kids rejoice! One of London's best funky fresh indie labels, Moshi Moshi, host their very own club night at the all-new Garage (hooray!). Make way for...
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Around Town
Sun Jul 12, Battersea Park
A French market, a picnic area, a giant pétanque tournament, music, a kids' corner where les petites enfants can play and learn French, an avant-premiere of...
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Music
Jul 10-20, Somerset House
Somerset House's annual series of open-air gigs includes shows from Lily Allen, Pendulum, Calvin Harris, Bat For Lashes & Super Furry Animals
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Dance
Sat Jul 11, Gillett Square
Get your feet moving with a day of workshops and performances. There's everything from flamenco to ballroom to hip hop to line dancing and even a chance to...
In the world of town planning it is called agglomeration – the way that shops selling similar goods deliberately cluster together, thus benefitting from reduced economies of scale. These...Read the Big Smoke blog
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July is cycle month - get on your bike this summer and beyond with our handy tips and exciting routes. New to cycling? Find out how to build up your confidence
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Our guide to the best places to see films in the open air this summer, including blockbusters, old favourites and a special appearance from Spanish master Pedro Almodóvar
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Which shops have the best summer sales? When do they start? What are the best bargains? Everything you need to know before you hit the high street
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Explore London on foot with our suggestions for some great capital walks, including riverside rambles, architectural adventures, even the odd pub crawl
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London has a packed schedule of music festivals this summer, but there are also plenty of arts festivals, street parties, and food fiestas to enjoy
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I'm a laid back Scottish guy, with a mouth that sometimes runs off before my brain engages and an opinion on everything! I've got a dry sense of...