Culture

Books

MUST DO: Tales From The Arabian Nights

Gather the little troops, pray to the weather-gods and enjoy some outdoor theatre this August

Art

Peckham Levels is opening in the autumn

Frank’s rooftop bar is about to get some new culinary and creative neighbours – over 7 floors

Film & Theatre

Look sharp Brixton, Ovalhouse is coming

Full steam ahead on the SW9 relocation thanks to a little boost from the Arts Council

Art

MUST DO: Sydenham Arts Festival 2017

Nearly 200 artists over two balmy weekends in July. What’s not to like?

Art

Join the South London Procrastination Club

OK, leave it till tomorrow

Music

Immersive Abba show is coming to the Southbank

Abba: Super Troupers will “transport” audiences on a journey through the hits and beyond

Books

A local’s shopping guide to Bellenden Road, Peckham

In which SE15 resident Emma McCarthy offers up an extract from her new book Shop London

Art

MUST DO: Wandsworth Arts Fringe

The two-week celebration of the artistic and oddball ends this Sunday

Film & Theatre

Cathy Owen on Home Truths at the Bunker, Southwark

The acclaimed actor on the nine micro-plays, written by nine playwrights, on homelessness and the housing crisis

Drink

MUST DO: Gala festival, Brockwell Park

Dozens of top food purveyors including Peckham’s Forza Win. Plus live music, DJs and local breweries