the london radar: best things to do in may

check out a brand-new CIDER HOTSPOT IN EAST LONDON

ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE MONTH • PRICES VARY

calling all cider lovers.

TIRED OF THE SAME OLD BEER GARDEN? LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THIS THEN – LONDON’S first and only working cider house opened in Bethnal Green LAST MONTH.

BROUGHT TO YOU by The Umbrella Project (the team behind ICONIC East London SPOTS SUCH AS The Sun Tavern AND Discount Suit Company), umbrella cider house promises a whole plethora of exciting activities to its visitors – from live comedy and music to sports screenings and cider tastings all throughout the sunnier season.

and if cider isn’t your thing, you’ve still got options: expect a wide selection of local London beers on tap, wine by the glass, and bottled cocktails.

kick off the festival season w/ mighty hoopla

may 31st-june 1st • PRICES VARY

london’s iconic queer pop festival is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited for it.

kicking off on saturday, may 31^st, it’s already looking up to be one of the better festivals of the year with a line-up that simply shouldn’t be missed.

from global stars such as ciara, kesha, and jade to brilliant performers like big freedia and moonchild sanelly (alongisde many other incredible musicians), those lucky enough to attend this music extravaganza are in for an unforgettable weekend.

and, yes, there are still tickets left. so, make sure to get them while you can.

enjoy a quality brew at the ldn coffee festival

may 15th-may 18th • £38 per person

How do you like to start your mornings? If it’s by getting caffeinated, then this is the place for you.

expect workshops on how to pour the perfect coffee yourself and cutting-edge talks and debates on the industry’s hottest topics.

if you prefer some competitive entertainment, make sure to not miss out on latte art live, where you can watch the pros battle it out to see who can create the perfect rosetta.

CHECK OUT THE FACE EXHIBITION AT THE NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY

now-may 18th • £23 per person

cue ‘Fashion!’ by lady gaga.

Curated by Sabina Jaskot-Gil, ‘The Face Magazine: Culture Shift’ celebrates iconic fashion imagery and portraits from The Face – an intergenerational staple that has shaped the cultural identity and day-to-day lives of many young people in britain.

featuring over two hundred photographs spanning 1980 to 2004, the exhibitions brings together the works of over eighty photographers, giving the visitors and fans of the magazine an exciting opportunity to experience these stunning visuals IRl for the first time.