Today marks the start of a new arts festival at the Royal Docks, on the theme of ‘Metamorphosis’. Wander the area to see a mural inspired by rewilding, various collaborative art projects, & even a giant neon tiger.

London has a new art gallery: Cobogó Gallery in Chelsea Harbour aims to celebrate the best of Brazilian design. Tonight, it’s holding a launch party with caipirinhas & a specially designed menu by a Michelin-star chef.

The London Design Festival continues at the Museum of the Home with this late celebrating the beauty of repairing old items, with a sustainable ceramics workshop & a concert inspired by the art of Kintsugi.

Streatham Film Festival is screening an amazing range of films around SW16 this month. The festival starts this Tues with The Outrun, a tender portrait of addiction starring Saoirse Ronan, at No. 22 Kitchen & Bar.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that every Jane Austen novel is ripe for parody, & the latest to take on the challenge is Plied & Prejudice, a riotous satire where booze & inappropriate jokes flow freely.

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The Greco-Roman god Pan loved a wild party, but he also represented the simplicity of the countryside (sounds a bit like yours truly?). Learn more about him at this free Gresham College talk.

Prepare to bawl your eyes out to ‘Shallow’ (& the rest of the amazing A Star Is Born soundtrack) at this open-air screening of the musical drama, hosted by Merchant Square.

This 10-day festival across the borough of Tower Hamlets will celebrate local sustainable food projects. We’re looking forward to this exhibit on how Muslim communities engage with traditional British dishes.

This month’s Bank of England late event focuses on its iconic Georgian home on Threadneedle Street. Learn about architect Herbert Baker, & see early drawings of the building in a brand-new exhibit.

Want to learn to dance but afraid you’ll have two left feet? This accessible salsa session at the Southbank Centre may be the perfect activity for you – & if you fancy showing off the skills you’ve learned, there’ll also be a social dance session in November.

The William Morris Design Line returns this weekend to celebrate all things design in the Blackhorse Lane area. If you’re just passing through, there are still these fun roundels to spot at the tube station.

Cara Delevingne, along with her sisters Poppy & Chloe, is launching a new Prosecco. To celebrate, sustainable fashion fave Nobody’s Child in Covent Garden is offering free spritzes – no purchase necessary!

Celebrate the river at Cody Dock’s annual open day, part of Open House Festival, Totally Thames Fest & Newham Heritage Month. Expect live music, workshops, exhibits (including a new lightbox installation called Cabinet of Curiosity), plus food, drink & the Cody Dock bar. Just show up!

The Totally Thames Festival is a celebration of the great river running through our city, & this Sat their attention turns to the myriad objects washed up on its shores, with this mudlarking exhibit at Fulham Pier.

Street Food Collective is exactly what it sounds like, & it’s bringing London’s finest food stalls to The Lockdown Room on London City Island. Stay tuned on their Instagram for news about which vendors will be there!

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, Queen’s greatest hit, turns 50 this year. Our pals at Juju’s Bar & Stage are marking the occasion with a night of 70s & 80s bangers, themed cocktails, a Freddie Mercury lookalike contest, & a mass sing-along (obviously).

This Sat marks the final day of Gabriel’s Wharf Arts Festival, so head down to boogie to a brilliant harp & jazz saxophonist duo & get captivated by the crystal ball-wielding That Guy With A Ball.

Brick Lane Curry Festival is about more than just deliciously seasoned sauces. On Fri & Sat there’s henna & dance workshops, leading up to a street parade – complete with cooking demos – on Sun.

London Sculpture Week launches this weekend, & aims to celebrate the best of public art in the city (until 28th Sep). The fun kicks off this Sat with a walking tour of Stratford inspired by the work of late artist Madge Gill.

It’s the biggest Japanese cultural festival in the UK: Japan Matsuri. Trafalgar Square will host live music, regional food specialities from all over the archipelago, Japanese language activities, & plenty of matcha.