Something for the weekend
EAT! THE BULL AND GATE
It took its time, but the Bull and Gate in Kentish town finally returns this weekend after a meticulous renovation. Head upstairs to the Boulange Bar for a salubrious mix of velvet upholstery and the finest in British seasonal cooking. bullandgatenw5.co.uk
LAUGH! BAC FUNDRAISER
Last month’s fire at Battersea Arts Centre rendered a third of the building unusable. This Saturday’s fundraiser at the Royal Albert Hall will help the venue get back on its feet with sets by Stewart Lee, Arthur Smith, Tim Key and Bridget Christie. Tickets £10, southbankcentre.co.uk
CHEER! SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHDAY
Head to the Globe theatre this Sunday to celebrate the Bard’s 451st birthday. The free event will include sword-fighting demonstrations, a grave-digging ball pool and speed-readings of Shakespeare’s plays. Free, shakespearesglobe.com
BE SPELLBOUND! MUGGLENET LIVE
Harry Potter fans delight – this Saturday will see a magical convention featuring actors from the film franchise, exhibitions and fundraising for author JK Rowling’s charity Lumon.
Tickets £100, Excel Centre, live.mugglenet.com