The best things to do this weekend, 10-12 January
The best things to do this weekend, 10-12 January
Our top picks of the best things to get up to: theatre in Hammersmith, a dining out deal in Richmond, art in Chelsea, music in Kingston and a brilliant nature workshop!
Main image: Cinnamon Bazaar
Theatre
10 Nights
Riverside Studios, Hammersmith
When Yasser decides to take part in itikaf, sleeping and fasting in the mosque for the last ten nights of Ramadan, he soon regrets his decision. But Yasser’s isolation forces him to confront a side of himself he’s been trying to keep hidden.
Food
Cinnamon Bazaar
Richmond
Indulge in some Indian street-food-style dining at Cinnamon Bazaar this weekend: delicious dahi puri chaat with tangy potatoes, excellently prepared curries, and quirky sides like masala mash. Plus, take advantage of a brilliant January deal: for the whole month, you can bring your own wine on Fridays to cut down on your alcohol costs!
Art
As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic
Saatchi Gallery, Chelsea
Showcasing photography from African diasporic culture, this exhibition embraces concepts of community, identity, and power, and recognizes the strength, beauty, vulnerability, and diversity of Black life.
Music
Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club
Rose Theatre, 10 January
Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and combining world class live jazz, narration and rare archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars return to the Rose with a brand new programme of music.
Workshops
Willow Weaving Workshop
Gatton Park, 11 January
Natural, workable and inexpensive, willow weaving is one of the most ancient of handicrafts. Head to Gatton Park to learn how willow can be used to make beautiful creations and living fences.
