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Summer cocktails, a classical favourite and Southbank Centre funFrom The Lark Ascending to The Vanishing Elephant
Do rooftop season right at FloratticaA good rooftop bar needs two things: decent drinks and quality views. A great one goes a step further: think expertly-mixed cocktails, iconic landmarks in your line of sight, and a bit of a twist — say, for example, an incredible floral canopy that might just the be the prettiest ceiling we’ve ever seen. We’re talking, of course, about Florattica. Perched on the 11th floor of Canopy by Hilton City, this oasis is open year-round (it’s got showstopping interiors with floor-to-ceiling windows AND a wrap-around terrace with views towards St Paul’s Cathedral and Square Mile skyscrapers), but it really comes into its own in the warmer months. The bar’s just unveiled its new summer cocktail menu which reimagines timeless classics through a botanical lens, using seasonal ingredients. Take the tropical El Mojicano, for example, which blends rum with basil and lime cordial, and coconut water. We’re also itching to try Echoes of Smyrna, featuring champagne, mandarin liqueur, and hibiscus cordial. Pair your tipple of choice with seasonal à la carte dishes, or join Florattica at the weekend for brunch on the terrace, complete with live music and a laid-back atmosphere. Whether you’re after golden hour cocktails or a leisurely afternoon in a sun trap, this venue delivers seven days a week. May half-term funThe Southbank Centre invites families to grow their creativity this half term, with imagination-sparking, child-friendly shows and free arty activities. Celebrate 80 years of Moomins, jam with The David Gibb Big Band, trace the steps of our ancestors with HENGE, or follow The Vanishing Elephant from Bengal to Broadway. A classical favourite at Cadogan HallJoin the City of London Sinfonia and Brighton Festival Chorus for a sublime summer concert featuring one of the world's most popular pieces of classical music. Watch the orchestra perform Vaughan Williams’ poignant and tranquil The Lark Ascending alongside violinist Alexandra Wood on 22 June. The programme also includes Duruflé’s Requiem and the UK premiere of Libby Croad's The Brontë Suite. Take the family around the world famous Palace of WestminsterDid you know that anyone can visit the Palace of Westminster? For a unique — and highly educational — day out, take the family on an audio-led tour of one of the world’s most recognisable buildings. At your own pace, marvel at the House of Commons and House of Lords Chambers with their famous coloured benches, as well as the Central Lobby (often on the news!) and the throne used by King Charles III. Get free tickets for LSE Festival: Visions for the FutureAI. Climate change. Political upheaval. There’s a lot going on, and LSE’s Visions for the Future festival (16-21 June) tries to make sense of it all, with a free series of events exploring the threats and opportunities of the near and distant future — as well as what a better world might look like. Speaker highlights include Nobel Laureate Daron Acemoglu and COO of Google DeepMind Lila Ibrahim. It’s all free but you must book. Like mother like daughter?Four-time Olivier Award-winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for a major revival of Mrs Warren’s Profession. They play an estranged mother and daughter in George Bernard Shaw’s incendiary, ahead-of-its-time classic which critiques the social order of late Victorian Britain.
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