There’s a new Saturday night destination for vinyl purists. Wax Tracks – the moody, subterranean cocktail bar below Hyde London City Hotel – is hosting a series of DJ takeovers that will see local record shops taking over the decks each week. Up next is Honest Jon’s and Phonica Records, who will be spinning a genre-bending soundtrack until 2am – from lo-fi beats to jazz and amapiano rhythms. Settle in at the sleek central bar, take over a hidden booth, or dare to two-step on the dance floor. Fancy a spin on the decks yourself? The spot has an open decks night every Wednesday, with free drinks for the DJ during their set.

9 Green Arbour Court, Farringdon, EC4M 7EF; every Saturday DATES TBC

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The name is a clue: Café Britaly combines two of the great comfort cuisines, British and Italian. Owned by Bocca di Lupo alums Richard Crampton-Platt and Alex Purdie, the popular Peckham restaurant is now doing brunch. And not just at weekends. Paying homage to the Italian-immigrant-owned greasy spoons of the 1950s, its weekday brunch menu features quick wins like cinnamon pizza dough and breakfast rolls filled with sausage, bacon, black pudding or fried egg. Come Saturday, the menu extends to include highlights like the full ‘Britalian’ breakfast, complete with fennel sausage, back bacon, black pudding, fried Tuscan-style beans and pizza dough.

191 Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4TP

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Adapted from a bestselling memoir, The Happiest Man on Earth is a powerful new one-man play at the Southwark Playhouse. The story follows Eddie Jaku, a young German man torn from his home and sent to a concentration camp as a teenager. Though heartbreaking, it’s ultimately a tale of hope and resilience, as Eddie reflects on his survival, his gratitude for life, and his enduring vow to greet each day with a smile. When his memoir was published in 2020, Eddie was 100 years old and considered himself to be the ‘happiest man on earth’, before passing away a year later. The play is a stirring tribute to the unbreakable power of positivity and the resilience of the human spirit, finding light even in the darkest times.

77-85 Newington Causeway, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6BD; until 14th December

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From one greasy spoon to another, the UK’s first climate-positive spirits brand – Sapling Spirits – is hosting a one-night-only supper club to celebrate the launch of its Regenerative Vodka at Norman’s Cafe. Top chef and sustainable farmer Julius Roberts has crafted an eco-conscious three-course menu to pair with the vodka cocktails. The meal will begin with Guinness bread and butter, and a gorgonzola and walnut salad, followed by a main of chicken, bacon and tarragon pie served with mash and purple broccoli, with a classic sponge with apple and custard to finish. Tickets are £55.

167 Junction Road, Tufnell Park, N19 5PZ; Friday 22nd November

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Don’t fancy forgoing shaving for a month? United Fitness is hosting a series of donation-led fitness classes with all proceeds going to the Movember charity, which supports men’s physical and mental health. Participating studios include boxing club Kobox and indoor cycling studio Boom Cycle. You can join a Kobox Bodyweight class on 22nd November, or hop into one of Boom Cycle’s spin sessions on the 28th and 29th. The classes are free to attend – simply put the money towards a donation to support Movember.

ADDRESS TO COME

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This new Bangkok-inspired eatery is helmed by  chef David Thompson, whose successful restos in Sydney, Perth and on the Gold Coast have earned him a prime slab of Soho real estate. The dining experience is casual, with shareable dishes like tamarind beef skewers, spicy grilled squid and monkfish curry. On the drinks list are inventive cocktails as well as Thai milk tea, a classic beverage made from condensed milk.

36-40 Rupert Street, Soho, W1D 6DW

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Michael Kiwanuka’s honeyed voice – often compared to legends like Marvin Gaye, Van Morrison and Otis Redding – has earned him numerous accolades and a headline spot at next year’s Cross The Tracks festival. But it has been nearly five years since his last album, leaving fans eagerly awaiting a new one. To mark the release of Small Changes, KEF Music Gallery will host free listening sessions on November 22nd, 23rd and 30th. Guests can enjoy not only the new music but also exclusive photography from Kiwanuka’s archives and a bespoke video about the album, all within KEF’s cosy Living Room space.

42-48 Great Portland Street, Soho, W1W 7NB 

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Race riots, miner strikes, Section 28 and the AIDS pandemic marked the turbulent landscape of 1980s Britain. The Tate’s new exhibition highlights the work of photographers, collectives and publications that fought against Thatcherism and the societal norms of the era. Through powerful art and photography, this exhibition showcases striking images that narrate the stories of underrepresented communities, including the Black arts movement, women in photography, queer narratives and the South Asian diaspora.

Tate Britain, Millbank, Pimlico, SW1P 4RG; until 5th May 

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