The best things to do this weekend, 15-17 August
The best things to do this weekend, 15-17 August
Our top picks of the best things to get up to this weekend: outdoor theatre and Mexican bites in Chelsea, a Caribbean festival in Kingston, a creative workshop in Putney, and a special walk of remembrance in Wimbledon!
Main image: Taste of the Caribbean Festival
Theatre
The Wizard of Oz
Chelsea Physic Garden, 15 & 17 August
Join Dorothy and friends on an immersive outdoor adventure like no other. With multiple performances, this interactive storytelling experience promises to delight children and adults alike.
Food
Ixchel
Chelsea
Ixchel is a popular Mexican restaurant consisting of an all-day tapas-style menu designed by Head Chef Ximena Gayosso Gonzalez (previously of Brat), expertly curated with offerings of everything from small plates of hand-dived scallops aguachile to sautéed prawn flour quesadillas and pork belly tacos. The large plates – called Platos Fuertes – include an achiote charcoal crispy chicken thigh and a 28-day aged Hereford ribeye with chilmole sauce. This all pairs with a drinks menu from a bar which contains one of the largest collections of agave spirits in Europe.
Family Fun
Taste of the Caribbean Festival
Kingston Recreation Ground, 16 August
This outdoor food festival at Kingston Recreation Ground is the chance to indulge in a diverse array of Caribbean cuisines including jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish, oxtail, plantain and more, alongside fun reggae beats and Caribbean music.
Art
Bird House Painting
Putney Exchange Pop Up Garden, 16 August
Visit Putney Exchange’s Pop Up Garden this weekend to get creative with a fun eco friendly activity! This Saturday it’s bird house painting painting – build and personalise your own bird house ready to welcome wildlife into your garden.
Community
Community VJ Walk of Remembrance
Wimbledon Common, 16 August
Looking for a good reason to get out into the open air this weekend? Here’s the perfect opportunity to come together for a meaningful and uplifting local event. Join Wimbledon Common Walk & Talk in marking the significant day of remembrance and community that is the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day. The walk will be about 1 hour beginning at 10:30am.
