To do list: our pick of hot events

FILM

Rooftop Film Club

Now this is an outdoor cinema with a difference. Rooftop Film Club are back this summer, taking over the Peckham's famous Bussey Building. The flagship cinema will be fully kitted out by 3D technology pioneers RealD to create an awesome new alfresco viewing experience, which will allow some of the best 3D films to be seen under the stars.

Plus, expect comfy deckchairs and signature cocktails, and food from London's best street vendors to enjoy alongside the show. Gravity, starring George Clooney and Sandra Bullock, kicks off proceedings on Monday 22nd May.

rooftopfilmclub.com

EVENT

This Morning Live

Fans of This Morning will be delighted to hear that the daytime TV show has landed at the Birmingham NEC for this weekend only. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield will be on hand to present their morning slot, alongside other members of the This Morning family including Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes.

Get the latest advice on home interior trends, spruce up the garden, watch live catwalk shows, learn the tricks of the trade from top beauty experts, sample delicious food and drink and so much more!

thismorninglive.co.uk

FOOD AND DRINK

Pergola Paddington Central

London life is best enjoyed from a rooftop and this summer, Pergola is launching at Paddington. The new venue and sister site to White City's much-loved Pergola on the Roof will be West London's largest alfresco drinking and dining destination. Its communal seating area will host up to 850 guests, for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

Set over two floors, the venue will feature DJs, live music and restaurant favourites including Patty & Bun, Mamalan and DF/Mexico. And the best thing? Unlike most London venues, Pergola's booking policy means that guests won't find themselves queuing around the block in a scramble for seats.

pergolaontheroof.co.uk

FOOD AND DRINK

Firezza

Staying true to real Neapolitan-style pizza, Firezza restaurant has just opened on Dean Street in Soho. The pizza site is the perfect stop for those in a rush, with pizzas cooked and ready in just six minutes! Or for those wanting to relax, sit back and enjoy a casual meal with friends.

Pizzas are ideal for sharing, served atop wooden boards - it's a real social experience! We recommend porcini di bosco pizza for mushroom lovers, or the patate pizza for a real carb load. And don't miss the fresh buffalo mozzarella and ham for starters!

firezza.com

EVENT

Silent Sounds Boat Party

Get up close and personal with London's most iconic sights this Saturday and hop aboard the Silent Sounds Boat Party. This scenic soiree will see you floating along the Thames under a blanket of stars, with the night's soundtrack in your hands. Choose from three different DJ sets and marvel at breathtaking views of the London Eye and Tower Bridge as you dance the night away. You'll be glad to know that the boat is set across two floors and there's a bar on each deck, so a glass of fizz will never be too far away on this four-hour party cruise.

designmynight.com/london/whats-on/boat-party/the-silent-disco-boat-party

EVENT

Belgravia in Bloom

Belgravia in Bloom is back for a second year, running from 22nd to 27th May to coincide with the Chelsea Flower Show. London's prettiest area will be bedecked with floral installations and displays, while events focusing on this year's theme of Children's Books will also be on offer.

Retailers such as Rococo Chocolate are already signed up to create a display within their store front inspired by renowned children's book James and the Giant Peach. The Halkin hotel will be drawing inspiration for their display from the adventures of Paddington Bear. Visitors will be able to download walking maps online to make sure they don't miss a thing.

grosvenorlondon.com/getattachment/Whats-On/Belgravia-in-Bloom/Belgravia-in-Bloom-2017_WALKING-GUIDE_Web.pdf

FOOD AND DRINK

Secret Spice Garden pop-up

The Chelsea Flower Show kicks off on Tuesday and to celebrate, The Cinnamon Club is playing host to a spectacular Secret Spice Garden pop-up all of next week. The mezzanine gallery dining room will be transformed into a floral oasis, with beautiful wild Vanda orchids and tropical palm leaves cascading along the walls.

The chefs have created an innovative floral-inspired five course tasting menu, incorporating edible flowers and wild spices into modern-Indian dishes alongside a Secret Spice Garden cocktail range.

cinnamonclub.com

EVENT

Mica Sings Ella

London hotspot Quaglino's will pay tribute to jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald's 100th birthday on Thursday 25 May with a very special night. Queen of Soul Mica Paris will take centre stage for an intimate performance, singing a number of classic Ella songs including I’ve Got You Under My Skin and Ev’ry time We Say Goodbye. Ticket packages start from £35, and go up to £90 for guests wanting a three-course dinner with champagne while they enjoy the performance.

quaglinos-restaurant.co.uk

FOOD AND DRINK

Rivington Greenwich

Rivington Greenwich has joined forces with Plymouth Gin to create a bespoke summer cocktail menu inspired by the maritime heritage of the Navy Strength Gin. The tasty tipples include the Cinnamon Smoke – a twist on the classic Negroni – and the fruity Five Knots cocktail, which features a mix of Plymouth Navy Strength Gin with homemade Jasmin and grapefruit sherbet, lime juice and soda. Enjoy on the Rivington's outdoor terrace with dishes from its extensive A La Carte menu this summer!

rivingtongreenwich.co.uk

FOOD AND DRINK

SUSHISAMBA

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's favourite restaurant SUSHISAMBA has just launched a new bar menu that stays true to its Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian roots. Created by executive chef Claudio Cardoso, the new bar menu is inventive and exciting, with plenty of new dishes to try including kobe slider, tiger maki and much more. Not to mention visitors can enjoy delectable cocktails and the breathtaking view of London, from the 38th and 39th floors of Heron Tower. 

sushisamba.com