Your Sunday morning best-of-Londonist weekly round-up.
London News
- In case you missed it: there was an election. We've got all the London results plus the story of the night in tweets.
- London’s newest sky garden opened, above what will eventually be Canary Wharf’s Crossrail station. See the pictures.
Must-read articles
- This is what the night tube map could look like.
- Snacks on a train: transport themed drinking and dining ideas across London.
- Why is London so afraid of the number 13?
- Bond Street station's been a bit of a mess for a while now. We went behind the hoardings to find out what's going on.
- Stunning images by photographer Matthew Joseph show what our city would be like if none of us were around.
- Why is London so rubbish at recycling?
- What if a stranger snatched your identity?
- Where to go boating in London.
Top reviews
- Beyond Caring tackles the dehumanising impact of zero hours contracts ★★★☆☆
- Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre leaves mostly a feeling of disappointment ★★☆☆☆
- We wanted to like Soho's new Duck And Rice a lot — but it's all shine and no soul ★★☆☆☆
- Kristin Scott Thomas is a postage stamp with a pulse in this timely revival of The Audience ★★★★☆
Things to do
CEMETERY FUN:
No, really. Here are five things to do in London's cemeteries over the next couple of months.
MURDER MYSTERY MAYHEM:
Uncaged London at Star of Kings in King's Cross is a murder mystery with a burlesque twist. Can you follow the clues and see through the seductive femme fatales? £15, 11 May, 8pm
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GLUTEN FREE BEER:
There are 40 gluten-free beers available for sampling in Maida Vale on Wednesday — grab yourself a ticket.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND:
Reinventing Alice, at The Vaults in Waterloo, is a session on the different ways the famous Alice of Wonderland could be represented, with a backdrop of commissioned pieces by artists and musicians. 11 May, 7.30pm
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TREAT YOURSELF:
...to one of our borough t-shirts, and show your love for the area where you live, work or play.
GOOD WILL HUNTING:
Watch a screening of Good Will Hunting , starring late comic actor Robin Williams, at Chelsea Old Town Hall. The screening is accompanied by a science commentary. Mathematician James Grimes unveils the theory behind the film. £13, 17 May, 6.30pm
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FAIRYTALES:
Join in a week of free fun with the British Academy's Literature Week, and come find us at Thursday's Late night event.
EUROVISION WARM-UP:
Head to the Spiegeltent at London Wonderground, where the cream of the alternative cabaret crop present their take on classic Eurovision moments a week ahead of this year's final. £17.50, 16 May, 9.30pm
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GEORGIAN THROWBACK:
Get stuck into the revelry, bawdiness and bonhomie of Georgian London at the Georgian Dining Academy at Simpson's Tavern.
INDIAN SUMMER BRUNCH:
Oblique London have partnered with Michelin Star Chef Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Kitchen for an Indian brunch experience with dancing, party games and more. £20, 16 May, 1pm
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WEEKEND WALK:
Venture out of the centre and into the boroughs of Bromley and Croydon on this Hayes to Shirley walk. Just make sure you pick the right Hayes to start from, or nothing will make sense again. Ever.
UK FILM PREMIERE:
Head to Frontline Club in Paddington for the UK premiere of This Is My Land, a documentary about the history of land in the West Bank and Israel. Followed by a Q&A with director Tamara Erde. £10, 15 May, 7pm
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