FOOD: Noshville
Streetfood ledge Kerb is pretty unbeatable when it comes to sheer quality, so a marriage of Southern-style street food with this annual Americana Music Festival is a darn safe bet. Billed as the “tastiest hoedown in town” Noshville hits Granary Square for three days straight of alligator nuggets (yep), s’mores-covered sweet potato waffle fries, Nashville-fried chicken burgers, apple pie donuts, melon margaritas and Cajun-spiked lemonade. And watch out for banjos. Tickets: kerbfood.com 8th-10th June, Granary Square N1C
ARTS: Poetry & Lyrics
Now in its third year, this cerebral weekend fest sees musicians and poets (spanning genres from classical to contemporary and hip hop) come together for concerts, live music, talks, workshops and readings. Don’t miss iconic singer and presenter Cerys Matthews (read our interview here) hosting an evening dedicated to key moments of social and political change throughout history. Elsewhere Poet in the City joins forces with playwright Inua Ellams for a Rhythm and Poetry Party. Tickets: kingsplace.co.uk. 8th & 9th June, King’s Place, York Way N1
