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[13 Jun 2010 | By ]
An Evening Of Sake Tasting At Moshi Moshi

I’ve always been a fan of Moshi Moshi, the UK’s first Kaiten Zushi (that’s “conveyor belt sushi” to us laymen), ever since I first stumbled upon it, tucked away round behind M&S on the 1st floor of the Liverpool Street station concourse. I show my loyalty to them by being a proud holder of their member’s card and in return they email me every month with their newsletter updating me on their monthly offers, which included a special sake tasting event last month in May.

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[10 Jun 2010 | By ]
Best Pubs & Bars To Watch The World Cup

Lost is over, the Sex and the City mania is waning, isn’t it time for old-fashioned men to take their revenge? Fortunately for them, the biggest sports event in the world is due to start, as the kick-off of the 19th World Cup is on Friday, 11th of June. Employees will be ‘sick’, streets will be empty for 90 minutes, pubs will be crammed with fans infuriated by the referee’s calls. In a few words, it’s Showtime for football aficionados…

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[10 Jun 2010 | By ]
Baby Asian Elephants On A Mission in London

Have you noticed cute baby elephants popping up wherever you go in London? Some are in polka dots, others have intricate patterns, and yet some are painted after cartoon characters or even in the stripes of a tiger. A herd of baby Asian elephant statues have invaded London, on a mission to raise awareness of their real-life plight.

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[9 Jun 2010 | By ]
Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House – Tickets On Sale!

It’s one of the highlights of the outdoor film season in London – that’s right, the Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House is back this year with ten nights of cinematic gold. Renowned for its diverse mix of films and features, from ‘special previews to cult classics’ – Film4 will be holding their summer screen in the magnificent Edmond J. Safra courtyard of Somerset House for the 5th year running.

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[8 Jun 2010 | By ]
Paul Frank Clearance Sample Sale

If you recognize the monkey on the left, this sale is for you! Paul Frank are having a clearance sample sale in London next week, and this a perfect opportunity to acquire some iconic Julius the Monkey T-shirts or other Paul Frank clothing. The sale includes men’s and women’s t-shirts, hoodies, bikinis, swimsuits, PJ`s, accessories & much more.

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[7 Jun 2010 | By ]
Samek & Brannick Duo To Perform Lunchtime Music Recital

An eclectic musical duo of Victoria Samek on the clarinet and Chris Brannick on the percussion will be performing at the Deptford Town Hall this Wednesday. Both are highly accomplished musicians, and hold professorships at various music institutions across London.

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[7 Jun 2010 | By ]
Northcote Carnival 2010 in Battersea

June marks the unofficial start of a whole host of festivals, carnivals and outdoor festivities across London and the UK, and the Northcote Carnival is one of the smaller events that promises a lot of fun for the whole family without having to rub elbows with massive crowds.

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[2 Jun 2010 | By ]
Review: Limehouse Nights – Collision of Cultures

Once the underbelly of the East End, Limehouse is having a renaissance. Travel back in time to its murky, mysterious past in Limehouse Nights, a new play by the Kandinsky Company.

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[1 Jun 2010 | By ]
Rudy de Belgeonne: The Man Behind ‘Who’s The Man?’

Who’s The Man? is an exhibition that showcases over 1,000 hand-painted panels, each featuring an idiom or a name that Rudy de Belgeonne himself has been called over the years. Lucy Pereira caught up with Rudy, a Slade-trained artist and creator of Who’s The Man? at his studio in Camden to find out more about his epic installation.