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History

FatCam: Livestream the infamous Whitechapel fatberg

It is mutating and more minging than ever, so Museum of London have given it a FatCam so we don’t miss a minute

John Vernon Lord illustration skeetchbook
Art

MUST DO: John Vernon Lord, House of Illustration

Original sketches by the renowned artist will line the walls of the Granary Square gallery

canopy market
Art

Don’t miss the ‘art attack’ at Canopy Market, King’s Cross

Fans of art and design need to rush to the handily covered space behind Granary Square over the bank holiday

Books

Top 3: Marchmont Street hangouts, WC1

This summer explore the capital’s most famous LGBT+ bookshop, a photography cafe – and a cavernous second-hand treasure trove

Fireworks at Arcadia
Music

The fight for London’s nightlife

As Hackney Council decrees the latest blow to our city’s late night culture, we speak to the people working tirelessly towards the capital remaining a world class, successful – and safe – destination after dark

Grayson Perry's selfie from the Summer Exhibition - a green goblin on a big yellow bicycle
Art

MUST DO: Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy

Just one month left to catch the Grayson Perry-curated show. And new illustration in King’s Cross

Max Hubacher and Aaron Altras in yellow football kit in Mario
Film & Theatre

Mario – film review: ‘Being gay is not good for your market value’

The latest movie to address the silence surrounding homosexuality and professional football is a solid tale

British Library Piazza
Books

The British Library’s iconic St Pancras building is 20 years old

This unique Grade I listed structure has been packing in visitors for two decades

The cast of Everybody's Talking About Jamie leaping into the air
Film & Theatre

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie review: ‘it will bring a tear to your eye’

The smash hit musical has been extended for another year. But is it any good?

Noh
History

MUST DO: Windrush at British Library, Japanese Theatre & Grosse at Gagosian

Noh fest hits King’s Cross, new showcase Songs in a Strange Land opens at the BL and the first major London show by the German artist