Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.
Five Minutes At... Oxford Street's New IKEA
Swedish giants assemble in central London.

The World Naked Bike Ride Returns To London For 2025
Hundreds of nude cyclists take to the streets.

Outdoor Culture And Activities In London: Where To Find Theatre, Films And Live Music Al Fresco This Summer
Make the most of the sun.

Tube Station Bookswaps Are Back
The popular book shelves were removed following advice from the fire brigade.

"I Sew Fabric Scenes Of London"
Textile treasures by an artist/TfL employee.

Where Could The London 2040 Olympic Games Be Held?
Five ideas for a future London Olympics.

Ancient Sourdough And Cell-Grown Steak: Science Museum Announces Future Of Food Exhibition
A free new show to tuck into for 2025.

Inside London's Huge New Destination For Booze And Ball Games
We got a first look at Roxy Ball Room. (sponsor)

7 Quirky And Unusual Shakespeare Shows To Book Right Now
It's the Bard, but not as you know him.

The 1969 Air Race From The Post Office Tower To The Empire State Building
Very briefly there was an RAF St Pancras.

In Pictures: Walthamstow's Stunning New Soho Theatre
Second Soho Theatre opens in east London.

Covent Garden Celebrates 50 Years Of Street Performers - But Worries For Future
"It is public art in its purest form."

Knightsbridge Station Now Has Step-Free Access
Three new lifts installed at a brand new entrance.

The Best Beer Gardens In London Mapped
More than 100 pubs in London with beer gardens.

Grand Budapest Hotel Model To Feature In This Wes Anderson Exhibition
Surely a contender for best-looking exhibition of the year.

Dozens Of Well-Dressed Dandies Saunter Through Central London In May
What Londoner doesn't like a good flan?

1826: Britain's First Female Balloon Pilot
Margaret Graham's perilous trip over Islington.

Looking Ahead: Things To Do This Week In London: 5-11 May 2025
Poppies, plates and Peckham Fringe.
