What we're reading:
- World's oldest village cricket green under threat from developers.
- Guy Ritchie buys Fiztrovia boozer.
- 'Deep suspicion' over Mayor's plans for Crystal Palace National Sports Centre.
- Olympian praises rise of open water swimming ahead of Swim Serpentine.
- Why Notting Hill Carnival matters more than usual in 2018.
Things to do:
SAURUS: Brace yourself, because the biggest beasts that ever walked the Earth are stomping about 21st century Enfield. That's right, we're talking dinosaurs. In a stampede of stilts, metal, music, dance, and fire, Close Act theatre brings these prehistoric giants to life. Lets just hope they're herbivores. Enfield Town Library Green, free, just turn up, 11am/1.30pm
HOW TO CATCH A STAR: A puppet-based adaptation of Oliver Jeffers' beloved children's book, a little boy with his head in the clouds dreams of befriending a star. Let Irish theatre company Branar Téatar do Pháistí show your little ones the importance of following their dreams at this matinee performance. Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, £14 adult/£7 child, book ahead 11am/2pm, until 27 August
LORD FAIRFAX AND THE SECOND CIVIL WAR: Here's one for the military history buffs. Assess the role played by Thomas, Lord Fairfax in securing victory for parliament in the bloody siege of Colchester during the Second World War with the help of author and scholar Dr Andrew Hopper. The National Archives (Kew), free, book ahead, 2pm-3pm
B CREATIVE SUMMER FESTIVAL: See original theatre, dance, spoken word, music, and photography created by young female artists with a focus on power, strength, and what it means to be a women. Autograph ABP (Shoreditch), free, just turn up, 5pm-7pm, until 24 August
MERCERS, MAIDENS & MOZART: See a different side of Covent Garden on an amble through the historic district's lesser known streets and alleyways. Hunt for Mercer's Maidens, spot ghost signs, and visit the site of long lost leper hospital. Meet outside Amba Hotel (Charing Cross), £12, book ahead, 6.30pm
Londonist beer is coming...
... And you're invited to our launch party. It's no secret that we're massive fans of craft beer here at Londonist. That's why we've teamed up with one of our favourite local breweries, Fourpure, to create our own deliciously hoppy tribute to London. And we want you to be one of the first to sample it. So head down to Fourpure Brewery on Sunday 16 September for our launch party. There will be live music, prizes to be won, and the chance to get to know some of the faces behind the bylines. Intrigued? Find out more here, or book your tickets.
COCKTAILS, CAMPFIRE AND FILM: Start your adventure above ground with cocktails and street food in the Brunel Museum garden, before descending into the world’s oldest railway tunnel shaft for a film screening. Is there a better way to spend a summer’s evening? Brunel Museum (Rotherhithe), £25, book ahead, 6.30pm-10pm (partner)
QUADROPHENIA + Q&A: Fans of 1960s mod culture won't want to miss this special screening of British classic Quadrophenia followed by a Q&A with none other than the film's star — Phil Daniels. Get down there early for music inspired by the movie, cocktails, and Trojan Records' pop up record stall. Genesis Cinema (Stepney Green), £15, book ahead, doors 7pm, film 8.40pm
STANZA BONANZA: The Poetry Society Stanzas from Covent Garden and Greenwich bring their rhymes to The Poetry Cafe. If you're a budding poet yourself, there's open mic slots available for you to share up to 40 lines of your work. The Poetry Cafe (Covent Garden), free, just turn up, 7.30pm
TOKYO FUGUE: Prepare for the ride of your life at this physical theatre performance set in Tokyo's labyrinthine train system. Using bodies, chairs, a fugue and a collage of English and Japanese text, Tokyo Fugue conjures up a dizzying portrait of modern metropolitan life. The Cockpit (Marylebone), £15, book ahead, 7pm-8pm, until 26 August
VIVALDI BY CANDLELIGHT: An eclectic band of off-duty orchestral musicians gather in the beautiful nave of The Gresham Centre for a candlelit performance. Hear The London Novello Ensemble with Gavin Davies take on Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Mendelssohn's Octet. The Gresham Centre (City), £20, book ahead, 7.30pm-9.30pm
LIMPET SPACE RACE: Oxford musical duo Limpet Space Race climb aboard The Golden Hinde to headline a floating gig that melds folk, jazz, and pop. They're supported by singer-songwriter-cum-fiddle player Zander Sharp and experimental five-piece Jay Sunaway. The Golden Hinde (St Mary Overie Dock), £7.50, book ahead, 8pm-10pm
Good cause of the day
Got a soup-er recipe up your sleeve? Sign up to Centre Point's The Big Broth and get ready to serve up a batch of your favourite soup to friends and coworkers on Friday 2 November. The money you raise helps give homeless young people a future.
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