Culture

Sausages aren’t the only bangers you need at a barbie. The right music can turn a good time into a great time. With so much else for hosts to think about this summer, why not leave the tunes to a pro? Exclusively for SLMan, DJ Stace has put together a pair of playlists to see you through chilled afternoons and buzzier evenings.

Heading out or staying in, the weekend is the weekend. Make the most of it with SLMan’s pick of the best things to get stuck into this Saturday and Sunday…

Leaning towards the idea of a staycation? With private access to sand and sea, a beach house can be the ideal spot for some R&R – go as a couple, round up your friends, or take the whole family to enjoy the fresh air. Here are the properties to know…

The pubs are open, but comedy clubs remain shut. Luckily, Netflix has been preparing for this moment for years. It has built a world-beating archive of recorded stand-up by paying big talents the big bucks for their live shows. Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld and Amy Schumer have all obliged, but some of the very best performances have come from elsewhere. Here are eight truly special shows to stream now…

It’s shaping up to be a month of reopenings and relaunches, but there are also some sparkling all-new propositions out there. From e-bikes to Cary Grant-style sunglasses, here’s SLMan’s roundup of the things to check out in July…

Saturday is the day vast swathes of the hospitality sector are allowed back online. But not everything will be exactly as it was. From a way to watch the Epsom Derby from afar to the arrival of Hamilton in your sitting room, here’s the SLMan edit of all the best things to get stuck into this weekend...

Finished everything you meant to read during lockdown? From a history of innovation to an ever-so-timely look at the future of humanity, SLMan’s pick of the best recent releases will inject exciting new life into the pile by your bed…

Streaming services have been doing some vital work these past months. From taking on major motion pictures to releasing their own original content, they’ve kept us royally entertained. This is the SLMan edit of the best films, series and documentaries that will be dropping on us in July…

Drive-in cinemas are set to return this summer, offering a novel way to watch films during lockdown. From Tom Kerridge’s posh take on a drive-in to an authentic 50s experience, here are seven worth knowing about.

Summer is here. Whether you’re working from home, back in the office or still on furlough, you’ll want a change of pace for the weekend. From a DIY Italian feast to an at-home Glastonbury, here’s our pick of the best things to do with your downtime...

Even before lockdown forced everyone inside and home workers gained the freedom to listen to whatever they wanted all day, radio audiences were on the up. While the Times newspaper is readying itself to launch a new station next week, the real heroes of radio’s resurgence have been the independents. Showcasing new approaches to music, spoken word and news radio, here’s the SLMan pick of the indie stations to lend an ear to…

It’s Father’s Day on Sunday. There might be some restrictions on what you can do, but you can still honour your main man by firing up a grill or sitting down – at a suitable distance, of course – to listen to Bob Dylan’s latest. Here’s SLMan’s pick of the best things to do this weekend…