And so as we look to August, we come to the last month of summer (cue violins). Not to put any pressure on you but you basically have one month to get your summer on!

The good news is there are five weekends in August, so that’s five chances of owning the summer. As always, we’re here to show you all the things to do in London this weekend. You know the drill: Prey for sun, prepare for rain!

Tarantino Night

Ever been in that position where you really want to watch some Tarantino films but also want to go bowling? Okay, we haven’t either – but if we did this would be the event for us! There’ll be Tarintino films being played, as well as the soundtracks, bowling, karaoke, themed cocktails (Adrenalin shots and the Gin-glorious bastard) a best costume competition, Jack Rabbit Slim’s twist contest, and music provided by DJ Diddywah (Glastonbury, Big chill regular), as well as DJ’s Lord Anthony and Chris Rocks. With all these amazing things going on, surely it’s better than just staying at home and wiggling your toe!

Nearest Station:  Russell Square
Date & Time: Friday, 31 July 21:00 pm  – Saturday 03:00 am
Cost: £5

Hammerton Brewery Tour

Nothing says the weekend more than a well deserved beer! If you haven’t tried any Hammerton Brewery beers before you are in for a treat, and what better place to try some than at their brewery. You’ll be welcomed with a beer (great start, we know!), and you’ll then get a chance to walk around the brewery where they will explain how they brew their beers and how their kit works. You’ll get the chance to see, eat and smell some of the malt and hops they use too. If you fancy some more brewskies, the taproom will be open for some more tipples.

Nearest Station:  Caledonian Road & Barnsbury
Cost: £12
Date & Time: 

Friday, 31 July 2015 from 19:00 to 20:00       Saturday, 1 August 18:00 pm – 19:00 pm

War on the Home Front Exhibition

To mark the centenary of the First World War, Alexandra Palace’s ‘War on the Home Front’ exhibition tells the little known story of the Palace’s role 100 years ago. Between 1914 & 1918 Alexandra Palace was first home to thousands of Belgians fleeing the German invasion before becoming an internment camp for non-naturalised German, Austrian and Hungarian men who were considered a danger to the UK’s war effort.  The exhibition will uncover the personal stories and experiences of those imprisoned at the camp and the dramatic change in local attitudes to how the Palace was being used.

Nearest Station: Alexandra Palace
Date & Time: Friday, 31 July 14:00 – 17:00 / Saturday, 1 August 2015 from 10:00 to 13:00
Cost: FREE

Mondo Brewery Taphouse Opening

A new brewery to add to your must-visit list is Mondo Brewing Company, especially now they are opening their very own tap house this weekend! Join in celebration and enjoy meeting the brewers, who will take you on  a complete tour of the brewery, showing you everything from malt store to bottling line & everything in between! And yes, there will be beers, lots of beers!

Nearest Station:  Queenstown Road / Battersea Park
Date & Time: Multiple time slots: Friday, 31 July – Saturday, 1 August 
Cost: FREE

Build Your Own Terrarium Workshop

Join the team from London Terrariums, Emma and Tom for an afternoon of getting your hands dirty. You’ll learn how a terrarium works; how these self-contained ecosystems survive so well on their own and how to look after them. There’ll be a short introduction explaining the history and science that goes into building a terrarium, from the different plants you can use to why activated charcoal has become an essential for us. Then it is up to you guys to get your hands in there and build your own!

Nearest Station:  Goodge Street
Date & Time: Saturday, 1 August 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: £50

Dine Street- Howard’s Meat Co.

Everyone knows that beer and barbecue is pretty much a perfect combination.  And beer, barbecue and a Sunday afternoon are even better! The guys from Howard’s Meat Co. will be heading down to Brew By Numbers brewery to serve some of their slow cooked meats alongside some BBNO’s fresh beers. All the draught beers have been chosen to match the food being served up, so  should complete the meat perfectly. Howard’s Meat Co have been building a following around London for their meats smoked the Central Texas way. That means using a 10ft 100% wood fired smoker, 16 hour cooks, a lot of pepper and ensuring that the chef drinks a few beers along the way. I know, we’re hungry and thirst now too!

Nearest Station:  Bermondsey
Date & Time: Sunday, 2 August 14:00 pm – 19:00 pm
Cost: £25

Jammin’

It may be on a Sunday, but we’re pretty sure we’re gonna want to keep this weekend going as much as possible! Head to the Queen of Hoxton for Hip-Hop & R’n’B over two floors, a roof-top BBQ, their amazing Cuban cigar hang-out, photo-booth, retro arcade games and Old Skool karaoke hosted by Mandem On The Wall. Jammin’ is a night not to be missed, Monday can wait!

Nearest Station:  Shoreditch High Street Station
Date & Time: Sunday 2 August 19:00 pm – Monday, 3 August 02:00 am
Cost: £10

Clear Lines Spoken Word Night

Join award-winning writers from ‘The Burn After Reading’ poetry collective and elsewhere as they perform poetry and prose to address the topic of sexual assault and consent, seeking clarity and connection around these complex and taboo subjects. They’ll also be joined by a selection of survivors who have turned to creative writing to make sense of their own experiences. Hats off to Clear Lines who have crowd funded this festival to help talk about and explore issues around sexual assault and consent through arts, discussion, and debate.

Nearest Station: Lambeth North
Date & Time: Sunday 2 August 20:00 pm – Monday, 3 August 21:30 pm
Cost: £6