New wellness hub Shoreditch &Soul is not your average sauna setup. This slick, Scandinavian-style social space invites you to combine cold plunges, guided breathwork and detoxifying sauna sessions – all designed to reset body and mind. Whether you’re dipping in solo or with mates, you’ll leave feeling sharper, calmer and ready to take on the week. Packages include everything from casual drop-ins to full-day immersion sessions.

&Soul, Shoreditch, E2 6EJ

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Michelin-starred chef Tom Kemble (ex-Bonhams, The Pass) swaps tasting menus for tomato sauce with the launch of Spring Street Pizza – a New York-style pizzeria in the heart of Borough. Expect punchy toppings, perfectly blistered crusts and slices served by the quarter, half or whole pie. Drinks-wise, there’s a tightly curated list of distilled cocktails, craft beers and natural wines. Cool, casual and chef-backed – consider your new go-to for laid-back dining.

Arch 32, Southwark Quarter, Southwark Street, Borough, SE1 1TE

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Joia’s rooftop is back, and it’s still one of the most reasonable spots for a big night out. For £45, you’ll bag two tokens for Iberian-inspired eats (think chorizo dogs and chef-led small plates) or signature cocktails, all served with a panoramic view of London’s skyline. This season’s menu promises new flavours from Henrique Sá Pessoa, plus a packed calendar of parties and live sets through summer.
 
15th Floor, 1 Electric Boulevard, Nine Elms, SW11 8BJ; rooftop open until September

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Queer East Festival is back, with a bold citywide programme celebrating LGBTQ+ creatives from East and South East Asia. Catch film premieres at BFI Southbank, dance and performance art at the Barbican, or get stuck into cross-disciplinary exhibitions like the visceral { guttural },,,{ fleshless }. Whether you’re a cinephile or culture vulture, there’s plenty to explore.
 
Venues across London; until 18th May

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Antony Gormley – of Angel of the North and rooftop sculpture fame – is back on home turf with a look at where it all began. This White Cube show dives into the early days of his career, focusing on a collection of lead sculptures created between the mid-70s and the 90s. Expect raw, elemental works that laid the foundations for his now-iconic style. If you’re a fan, this is a rare chance to see how it all started – and how a fascination with the human form evolved into one of Britain’s most recognisable artistic voices.

White Cube Mason’s Yard, 25-26 Mason's Yard, St James’s, SW1Y 6BU; until 7th June

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After a decade-long break, acclaimed Irish playwright Conor McPherson returns with a new original piece – and it’s well worth the wait. The Brightening Air is a lyrical slow-burner set in a crumbling 80s farmhouse in County Sligo, where three siblings reunite to deal with the family estate. There’s sibling tension, a scheming uncle and Chris O’Dowd playing the wayward brother who rolls in to stir the pot. With standout performances from Rosie Sheehy, Brian Gleeson and Seán McGinley, this is classic McPherson: atmospheric, poignant, and full of heart.

103 The Cut, Waterloo, SE1 8NB; until 14th April

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