It’s going to be a scorcher this weekend, so whether you’re a sun lover or a shadow dweller – enjoy! Sun lotion and ice cold tinnies are essentials. 

The zombies are back
Two decades after redefining modern horror, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland return to the wasteland with 28 Years Later – and it’s everything fans have been waiting (and foaming) for. Dropping in cinemas this weekend, the film picks up the legacy of its predecessors with a fresh nightmare: a world even more fractured, desperate, and infected than before. As with the original, this isn’t just a zombie movie – it’s a stylish, sociopolitical gut-punch. While details are under wraps, early whispers promise new blood (and maybe some familiar faces) caught in a fight for something more than survival.

28 Years Later is in cinemas now.

London loves
Saatchi Yates’ latest exhibition – Once Upon a Time in London – celebrates the city’s rich artistic history, bringing together a cross-generation of works by the likes of Francis Bacon, Tracey Emin, Slawn, Peter Doig, Jenny Saville and Grayson Perry. Together, the artworks trace London’s vibrant visual language – spot similarities between artists – its diversity, and its raw vibrancy that continues to radiate.

Once Upon a Time in London runs at Saatchi Yates until 17th August, more info here. 

Little Simz’s Metldown 
Taking the reins for Meltdown festival’s 30th edition, Little Simz follows in the footsteps of previous curators including Scott Walker, David Bowie, Nick Cave, Patti Smith, Massive Attack, Yoko Ono and David Byrne. Taking place across eleven days, Simz has curated a line-up including the likes of London-born rapper Ghetts, BRIT nominee Lola Young and Grammy award-winning Jon Batiste.

Meltdown Festival runs at Southbank Centre until June 22nd, more info here. 

Is This Love?
Cary Kwok is no stranger to East London’s Herald St, opening the doors to his sixth exhibition with the gallery last week. The Hong Kong-born, London-based British artist has become best known for his detailed blue biro drawings and humorous homoerotic paintings, often depicting scenes in vibrant hues and surrealist proportions. Titled Is This Love?, Kwok’s latest work sees him turn to a more understated vision of romance, working with a muted colour palette and understated silhouettes.

Cary Kwok: Is This Love? runs at Herald St until 26th July, more info here. 

Midsummer dining
Sunday is officially the longest day of the year, and to celebrate, Sune is hosting a Midsummer dinner party. The East London eatery is inviting Danish chef Anna Søgaard and wine importer Sune Rosforth into their kitchen for one day only to host a very special supper club. The menu features traditional Danish dishes such as grilled crayfish, smørrebrød and breaded pickled herrings, alongside a tasty wine list.

Sune is located at 129A Pritchard’s Rd, E2 9AP, more info here. 

Royale with Cheese
Dumbo has long been a Parisian hidden gem, serving up the best burgers in the French capital since Charles Ganem and Samuel Nataf opened the doors to their first site in 2019. Now launching their first outpost outside of France in Shoreditch, the burger joint has had non-stop queues snaking around Bethnal Green Road since it opened last week. Keeping the menu simple with smash burgers and fries, Dumbo may be close to taking the trophy for best burger in the city.

Dumbo is located at 119 Bethnal Green Road, E2 7DG, more info here.