London Food & Culture

MUST DO: late March

A joyful, messy Holi at Dishoom, the last weekend of the Paula Rego show, and the real deal at the British Library

'A practical solution.' Magna Carta
‘A practical solution.’ The largest ever exhibition of Magna Carta. Photo: PR

DON’T MISS: the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta

One of the world’s most famous documents, Magna Carta has inspired some of today’s fundamental liberties – yet it started as a mere practical solution to a political crisis eight centuries. But since 1215, Magna Carta has evolved from a political agreement to an international symbol of freedom. Uncover the story of how its power has been used – and abused – in the largest exhibition ever staged about this world-famous document. Open till Sept. British Library, Euston Road NW1

PARTY: Holi at Dishoom

Nalli Nihari, a rich lamb stew
Nalli Nihari, a rich lamb stew on the regular menu at Dishoom. Read more about that in our recent review here

Next weekend sees the annual Holi party at one of the area’s most popular restaurants. Taking over the new Cubitt Square, just off Stable Street, it’s rooted in Hindu legend, and is a joyful, colourful, messy occasion, so bring family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of storytelling, traditional colour-play, music, delicious snacks and drinks. A mini street food market will feature Pizza Pilgrims, Roti Crew and Horn OK Please, who’ll be dishing out dosas and bhel puri. Tickets £15 (adult) £8 (child) here Sunday 29th March, 2-430pm, Lewis Cubitt Square N1C.

LAST CHANCE: Paula Rego

Paula Rego ends this Sunday.
Evocative: Paula Rego show ends this Sunday.

Discover a new dimension to Paula Rego’s work with an exhibition of props from her studio. The three on display were selected by Rego and made in 2014 with her model and long-time collaborator Lila Nunes. But it closes at 6pm tomorrow, 20 March, so be quick – and if you still haven’t checked out the excellent main show, Rego/Honoré Daumier: Scandal, Gossip and Other Stories, it too closes on Sunday at 6pm. 2 Granary Square, King’s Cross London N1C 4BH


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