The best things to do this weekend, 19-21 September
The best things to do this weekend, 19-21 September
Our top picks of the best things to get up to this weekend: a sustainable market in Wimbledon, Sunday roast in Streatham, an art exhibition at Kew Gardens, and brilliant theatre in Kingston and Epsom!
Main image: The Temperate House at Kew Gardens (c) RBG Kew
Shopping
Sustainable Merton’s Greener Living Pop Up Market
Elys Wimbledon, 20 September
Venture to the third floor of Elys this Saturday for a very special sustainable pop up market! Shop some brilliant eco-friendly products from local sustainable sellers – from stunning handmade jewellery, accessories and gifts to upcycled gender-neutral leisurewear. 9:30am – 6pm.
Food
SW16 Sunday Roast
SW16 Bar and Kitchen, 21 September
If you find yourself craving a roast this weekend, we recommend the special Sunday Roast at SW16 Bar and Kitchen. Each roast is served with seasonal greens, maple-glazed carrots, plus unlimited roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, and rich gravy. Choose from their 28-day aged Scottish striploin infused with mustard and rosemary, Norfolk Black corn-fed roast chicken with lemon and thyme, or a vibrant beetroot & bulgar wellington with wild mushrooms and tarragon.
Art
Art Festival: Material World
Kew Gardens, opens 20 September
Held in Kew’s Temperate House and featuring striking installations, planting and skills-sharing events, this six-week festival shines a light on alternative approaches to modern wardrobes. The thought-provoking exhibition reveals the connections between plants, textiles and sustainability, and uncovers how nature inspires the clothes we wear and the futures we can create.
Theatre
Emma
Rose Theatre, Kingston
Jane Austen’s classic romantic comedy is joyously reimagined for the 21st century. This new adaptation swaps drawing room duets for dance floors to present this classic tale of matchmaking and mischief as you’ve never seen it before.
Swan Lake
Epsom Playhouse, 19 September
Featuring some of the most memorable music and breath-taking choreography, this production brings to life Tchaikovsky’s timeless tale of love, betrayal, and redemption.
