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You will have to be clucking mad to miss out on Wingjam, London’s hottest chicken wing festival taking place at The Vaults in Waterloo from 17th – 19th June. Wingjam brings together the most sought after chicken wing vendors from across the nation, offering up wings for only £1! Featuring over 30 different flavour combinations including Hot Wings, BBQ wings, Buffalo wings, Korean wings, Lemon Pepper Wings, Vegan Wings, Sriracha slathered wings… you name it WingJam has it. The line-up includes undisputed wing champs Chicken George, Wing Lab, We Serve Humans and award-winning Dope Birdz. Flying Goose Sriracha, will be sponsoring WingJam which means there will be no shortage of spice, so come with an empty stomach as you won’t want to miss out on the variety of wings on offer. Wing fanatics will be entertained throughout the day across seven rooms with DJ’s, dancers, bars, competitions, drag and cabaret performances and of course the hot wing eating competition! Enter only if you can handle the heat, you have been warned… Tickets can be bought here: https://www.seetickets.com/tour/wingjam All early bird tickets come with a free drink & all tickets include a Bottle of Flying Goose Siriacha. Address: The Vaults, Leake Street via, York Rd, London, SE1 7NN Photography courtesy of WingJam #chickenwings #wingfest #wings #thevaults #chicken #wingjam

Up at The O2, London’s leading roofwalk attraction is celebrating its 10th birthday on Tuesday 21st June, and is offering lucky Cancerians a chance of winning a free ticket to climb over The O2, offering spectacular panoramic views! Open to anyone born between the 21st June and 22nd July, Cancerians can register for the chance to win a pair of tickets for a thrill-seeking 90-minute outdoor climb on Tuesday 21st June. Once climbers reach the top they will be treated to a glass of Champagne Lanson and celebratory cupcakes, because what’s a birthday celebration without cake and champagne ay… Time slots: 18:00, 18:15 and 18:30 on Tuesday 21st June. Tickets are available in pairs, and only one member of your party needs to be a Cancerian and born between 21st June and 22nd July to be eligible for the free climb slots. Register your interest here – www.theo2.co.uk/up-at-the-o2/10th-birthday-climbs before Sunday 12th June. Successful climbers will be contacted by Wednesday 15 June. For more info. on Up at The O2 visit: www.theo2.co.uk/up-at-the-o2/climb Photography courtesy of The O2 #climbing #climbinginlondon #greenwich #UpatTheO2

East London neighbourhood pizza and cocktail bar, Nebula has teamed up with Cointreau to launch a Tropical Margarita Terrace in the heart of Hackney for the summer months. The modern venue has a large bar and terrace area where visitors can crush their own margaritas by cycling on Cointreau’s Slushy Margarita Bikes before tucking into 12-inch pizzas! Nebula’s new menu includes The Original Margarita as well as an ice-cold Frozen Margarita alongside four new cocktails; including Summer on Venus, made with Cointreau, watermelon, lime and tequila, Nintendo Margarita, with Cointreau, tequila, agave and lime served on the rocks, Parsec Paloma, a summery take on the classic with Cointreau, grapefruit soda, tequila and basil, and a Café Negroni, a heady mix of Cointreau, coffee, bitters, vermouth and tequila. We visited for some Margaritas on the Wednesday of the Jubilee weekend, and when we arrived there was a lovely atmosphere and a few large groups sitting on the terrace. The colour scheme of the terrace is the Contriau orange with orange blooms in the flower beds between the tables and orange blankets on the back of the chairs for cooler evenings. We ordered a cocktail each; the classic margs – tequila + Cointreau + lime + salt, and the parsec paloma – tequila + cointreau + pink grapefruit soda. Both cocktails cost £9, which is really reasonable for a proper cocktail in London. The classic margs can be served two ways – crushed by the bar, or for the more adventurous visitors, you can receive the cocktail in a blender, and then cycle on one of the Contriau bikes to crush your own cocktail. I’d recommend this – it’s very fun! To accompany our cocktails, we both ordered a pizza; they have a great selection of veggie and vegan options! We ordered a planetary pineapple – chilli pickled pineapple, ham and a tabasco sriracha invasion and a green vader (a vegan pizza) topped with vegan cheese, roasted broccoli, roasted courgette and our own vegan pesto – both costing £10.50, again very reasonable for a large pizza. Nebula’s a really enjoyable venue with a friendly vibe and great staff, food and drinks. It’s certainly worth a visit the next time you’re in East London. On Tuesdays, Nebula offers unlimited pizza and a negroni for £10 per person, which is a big hit! Address: Nebula, 455 Hackney Road, London E2 9DY For more information visit: www.nebulabar.com Written by Lenny Wright Photography courtesy of Nebula #TropicalMargaritaTerrace #nebula #eastlondon #hackney #pizza

Into trainers and Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals? Christmas has come early! Vans is bringing them to London to perform an exclusive live gig at the ‘House of Van’. Mark your calendar for 27th June 2022. House of what now, you ask? Well, Vans created a space where art meets music, workshops and a lot more all collide to create something pretty darn special. There are permanent spaces in Chicago, Illinois and now Waterloo, as well as pop-ups worldwide. Paak is Vans’s first-ever global music ambassador and a long-standing brand fan. He should be; he used to work for them in a California store. Recently announcing a collaboration with Vans, .Paak (launching June 24th) the free gig (we love those) picked by ballot. Apply at http://houseof.vans.eu/ and wait for the good times to follow. If selected, you’ll be sent details for the secret show and a very cool visual experience underneath Waterloo station. Keep up with everything House of Vans on Instagram, simply follow @HouseofVansLDN, and check out Houseofvanslondon.com for more information. Oh, and peek at the new .Paak Collection, only available at www.vans.co.uk Written by Paul Armstrong Photography courtesy of House of Vans #AndersonPaak #houseofvans #waterloo

Running between Thursday 21st and Sunday 24th July, Canary Wharf’s Festival14 is a four-day event, celebrating live music, theatre, dance, comedy and children’s activities, most of which are free to attend. An ideal family and friends’ day out, the brand-new festival has an impressive array of headliners, including Hip Hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash, disco powerhouse Jocelyn Brown, the electrifying House Gospel Choir and London Legend Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra. Taking Canary Wharf’s Canada Square Park by storm, festival-goers can expect a huge lineup of music, theatre, comedy, dance and family activities. The extensive range of activities and entertainment will transform the Wharf’s numerous parks, plazas and open spaces as they host a stunning lineup of artists and performers from across the world. Headline acts: Thursday 21 July 440 Theatre Milton Jones Grandmaster Flash Friday 22 July  Jo Caulfield Dane Baptiste Reginald D Hunter House Gospel Choir Saturday 23 July  Bus King London Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave Paul Sinha Felicity Ward Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra Jocelyn Brown Sunday 24 July  The HandleBards Sona Jobarteh Hackney Colliery Band For more information visit: https://canarywharf.com/whats-on/festival14 Written by Jordan Crowley Photography courtesy of Canary Wharf #canarywharf #festival14

South Bank’s Between the Bridges announces the return of Oktoberfest on the 23rd & 24th of September this year! The event will take place over two days in The Pier and the event will feature 10-piece drum and brass powerhouse Old Dirty Brasstards, mass karaoke phenomenon Massaoke and resident DJs Guilty Pleasures. There will also be lots of food and drink from several traders for guests to enjoy – expect lots of dancing, plenty of beer and everyone being up for a party. Oktoberfest is the perfect chance to dress up! Don’t forget to book tickets in advance – Early Bird Tickets (including a two-pint stein of beer) are on sale now for £20 which is a bargain. You can also purchase tickets sans the beer for £14. All tickets available from www.betweenthebridges.co.uk Address: Queens Walk, London, South Bank, SE1 Written by Lenny Wright Photography courtesy of Between the Bridges #BetweentheBridges #Oktoberfest #southbank

Seven Dials has announced their magnificent one-day festival, Summer Sessions on the 30th July 2022! This free festival is packed full of entertainment, visitors will enjoy live music, an array of workshops and masterclasses, discounts, prizes and some of the best street food around! Add a little sparkle to your day at the glitter and face floral station, get creative at the street flower crown workshop and get active at the wellness stage that will be teaching some of the fitness basics. Musicians will be performing through-out the day and pop-up bars will be serving up drinks to enjoy in the sunshine. Visitors will also be treated to hair-braiding, tarot card reading, discounts and gifts with selected purchases and much more. Seven Dials will be supporting their ongoing charity partner, Young Camden Foundation, during the celebrations. All donations to their local tap points will go towards supporting the local, younger generation by addressing longstanding and complex issues such as digital poverty, youth safety and mental health. Sign up to the Seven Dials newsletter here for updates on the Seven Dials Summer Sessions, as well as a complimentary ticket, granting access to the tombolas, area discounts, and entry to all events. Photography courtesy of Seven Dials #festival #sevendials #summersessions

Looking for ways to entertain the kids this summer holiday? Pizza Pilgrims have you covered and the kids will go crazy for it! Pizza Pilgrims Selfridges are laying on a special ‘little pizza masterclass’ series where kids and parents can learn how to make authentic Neapolitan pizza. The masterclass includes two soft drinks, a pizza chef hat to decorate with arts and crafts materials beforehand, ice cream sandwich, and access to games and pizza box art. After the class kids and parents will be able to indulge in their very own mouth-watering creations or there is the option to take it away and have a picnic in the park, Hyde Park is only a short walk away from Selfridges. Taking place every Monday and Tuesday (10:30am-12pm) on the 7th floor of Selfridges. Tickets are available for £25 on Design My Night here. Photography courtesy of Pizza Pilgrims #kids #kidsentertainment #pizzapilgrims #Selfridges

Yippee Ki-Yay…Capturists! London is about to see the Action Film Festival explode into multiple venues across London between July 28th – 31st, 2022. The first world-class Film & TV Festival is holding its first-ever event in London and is dedicated to all things action movies. Based at the prestigious Picturehouse Central, right in the heart of London’s West End (and other venues), there’s everything a film buff (or just interested party!) needs to get their action on. Screenings, Q&As, awards and lots of surprises, saddle up for a celebration of action films you know and action films you might not know. Special events to look out for during the festival include a special ‘Die Hard’ screening featuring an exclusive Q&A with the film’s director John McTiernan. Add to that special guest Robert Davi (the baddie!) for a musical surprise…and you’ll have a killer night! (July 28th). On the 30th you can watch a special screening of Kung-Fu masterpiece, ‘Legend Of The Drunken Master’ at Picturehouse Central and you’ll be treated to the uncut Hong Kong version, restored by Warner Brothers, shown in 4k with new subtitles. Make sure you check where different events are as everything is being spread over central London to make everything as accessible as possible. You’ll be able to see some of your favourite films in locations like Royal Geographical Society. ‘Anatomy of a Set Piece’, (28th July) features a panel of top-tier directors who will be choosing their very own favourite Action Set Piece of all time and deliver a live masterclass on what makes their selection so special and how it shaped their approach to film-making. A-list directors are already lined-up. Sponsored by film experts, Den of Geek, you’re guaranteed to get more than a little insider knowledge and insights from the people in front of and behind your favourite scenes. Plan your schedule at londonactionfestival.com and get tickets here. Written by Paul Armstrong Photo credit: MMXXI MARV FILMS DISTRIBUTION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED #actionfilmfestival

Get yourself and your family and friends down to the Carnaby Summer Festival which runs from August 8th to 21st featuring a lineup packed with free live music, freebies, interactive activities, family-friendly shopping and restaurant offers. A lineup of UK cross-cultural talent will play for free on Thursday, August 11th, and Thursday, August 18th, from 6 to 9 pm on Ganton Street, just off Carnaby Street to bring the streets alive with music and fun: Conjunto Sabroso will bring Samba to the streets and Sister Suzie and the Right band will play Rhythm and Blues and get everyone rock and rolling in the road. At 19-21 Foubert’s Place, there will be a festival pop-up offering free bookable activities like family-friendly life-drawing, ceramic painting, candle making, and kokedama classes. You can book your space now via www.carnaby.co.uk limited spaces available, all first come first served. Carnaby local eateries and stores will join in by giving away exclusive freebies and giveaways from water bottles, ice creams and burgers. Get your free ticket at www.carnaby.co.uk and join in the fun! Address: 19-21 Foubert’s Place, Carnaby, W1F 7QE Written by Claire Selby Photography courtesy of Carnaby #carnabystreet #carnabysummerfestival #festival

The much-loved annual free music festival King’s Cross Summer Sounds, formerly known as Cubitt Sessions, is once again popping at King’s Cross from 10th August to 22th August; 12 days of intoxicating and exhilarating sights and sounds in one of London’s most central areas. Guests can expect live concerts every evening from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and from 1pm to 6pm on ‘Family Sundays’. Following the 2022 theme of Connected Communities, the sessions are all about celebrating the local cultural diversity of King’s Cross, with exhilarating performances from both local and global artists. Taking place in Coals Drop Yard. Festivities kick off on Wednesday 10th August with the world’s most celebrated Flamenco composer and guitarist, Paco Peña and Friends, who has performed everywhere from Ronnie Scott’s to the Royal Albert Hall. KING’S CROSS SUMMER SOUNDS FREE PROGRAMME: •                Wed 10 Aug – Paco Peña & Friends •                Thu 11 Aug – Tacla, Gypsy jazzers from North Wales •                Fri 12 Aug – APRE pop duo supported by Zola Courtney, •                Sat 13 Aug – Evening of Songs from the Shows, Danial Boys & Guests •                Sun 14 Aug – A celebration of the piano featuring Iyad Sughayer (classical) and Ross Stanley (jazz) •                Mon 15 Aug – We are The Monsters, pioneering contemporary folk music •                Tue 16 Aug –   TBC •                Wed 17 Aug – TBC •                Thu 18 Aug – VOŁOSI •                Fri 19 Aug – Laurence Cummings & Royal Academy of Music Baroque Soloists •                Sat 20 Aug – Young artists from English National Opera •                Sun 21 Aug – A celebration of the Community Voice – London Community Gospel Choir King’s Cross Summer Sounds is produced and directed by Martin Collins and presented in collaboration with Anthony Whitworth-Jones, English Folk Dance and Song Society, Kings Place, Lafayette and Tête à Tête. Dates: 10th-22th August 2022 Address: Stable St, London N1C 4DQ Website www.kingscross.co.uk/whats-on Written by Jordan Crowley Photography courtesy of Kings Cross #freefestival #kingscross #musicfestival

Picture the scene. It’s a spacial occasion you’re sat with someone special, gazing across a 360º view of the Thames and its most notable landmarks, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, City Hall, The Shard. You are slightly elevated in your own private glass pod, a stone’s throw away from the impressive Superbloom display of flowers in honour of the Queens Jubilee. Shaded by 150 year old London plane trees you sip on a refreshing Bombay Sapphire Superbloom Fizz without a care in the world….Total Instagramable Bliss! In fact, don’t just picture the scene, take a friend or loved one and go indulge in this wonderful dining experience with the unique Glass Rooms on the Wharf of the Tower of London. It will be a dreamy day or evening to remember. Book your Glass Room at theglassrooms.co.uk Address: The Tower of London, The East Gate, EC3N 4AB Written by Rick Hartley Photos courtesy of Bombay Sapphire #Thames #alfresco #BombaySapphire #GlassPods #TowerofLondon #BOMBAYCITRONPRESSÉ