SEE THE DRAWINGS OF A GREAT BRITISH ARTIST: David Hockney: Drawing From Life

The first dedicated exhibition to David Hockney’s drawings for over 20 years opens at the National Portrait Gallery this week. Presenting 150 items from private and public collections worldwide, covering six decades of work, David Hockney: Drawing from Life zooms in on the artist’s famous self-depictions and observations of those around him. This is one of the final exhibitions at the National Portrait Gallery before it closes this summer for a three-year refurbishment.
 
National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place, Charing Cross, WC2H 0HE

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WATCH A THRILLER: Dark Waters

This film is an intense legal thriller, starring Mark Ruffalo (Foxcatcher, Spotlight) as Robert Bilott, a corporate defence attorney battling chemical giant Dupont, which is responsible for polluting West Virginia’s water supply. A classic little-guy-versus-the-big-guys plot line plays out over a decade-long court battle. The main focus of director Todd Haynes (Carol) is the negligence of Dupont, as he shows how powerful companies can lose their sense of shame in the pursuit of profit. Also starring Anne Hathaway, Bill Pullman and Tim Robbins, this is a gripping exposé of corporate misdeeds.
 
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REVERSE THE EFFECTS OF A HANGOVER: Hair Of The Dog Facial At Young Ldn

In the aftermath of a successful Dry January, you may have gone a little bit hard and it’s starting to take its toll on your skin. Step up Young LDN, which is offering a Hair of the Dog treatment that combines its Breath of Fresh Air oxygen facial and LED light therapy to brighten your skin in one hour – and make you feel less hungover. This is a relaxing and straightforward treatment, with none of the rigmarole of an IV drip.
 
228 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, W11 2RH

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BALANCE YOUR MIND, BODY AND SOUL: Wellness Summit 2020

In need of some self-TLC? This wellness event comes at the perfect time to get you out of a February funk. Combining fitness, relaxation and grooming under one roof on Saturday, it showcases top brands like Lululemon and Barry’s Bootcamp. Depending on your ticket, you can add on any number of workouts, talks and meditation classes to a general wander of the show.
 
East Wintergarden, 43 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, E14 5NX; 29th February

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STEP INTO A PARALLEL UNIVERSE: London Film and Comic Con

It doesn’t matter whether you’re Star Wars or Star Trek. This event caters to every sci-fi and fantasy brand imaginable. Panel discussions, autograph sessions and merchandise stalls promise to immerse you in your favourite film, TV show or comic. Stars making appearances include Charles Dance, Robert Englund, Ian McDiarmid and many others from major franchises like Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Lord of The Rings.
 
Hammersmith Road, Kensington, W14 8UX; 29th February-1st March

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TRY A FRENCH TAKE ON A BRITISH CLASSIC: Sunday Roast A La Française

Can a roast dinner be improved? Perhaps if it’s followed by a French patisserie trolley? From this Sunday, Le Comptoir Robuchon is offering a new take on the classic British dish, adding some French flair to the traditional roast chicken and stuffing. Think côte de boeuf served with homemade béarnaise sauce, with seasonal sides including leek and comté crumble, coquillette with truffle, and fennel and roasted red peppers. The menu costs £49pp and includes a Bloody Mary to knock any Sunday hangover on its head, dessert and petit fours.
 
6 Clarges Street, Mayfair, W1J 8AE

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LAST CALL FOR A WARMING DRINK: Hot Gin Roof At Ham Yard Hotel

This is your last chance to find out what happens when the craft gin pioneers at Sipsmith join forces with trendy Soho hotspot Ham Yard Hotel. On the hotel’s cosy rooftop terrace, the Hot Gin Roof bar features an inventive menu of drinks including a signature ‘Hot G&T’ and ‘Reverse Martini’, both of which are served with a food pairing.
 
Ham Yard, Soho, W1D 7DT

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