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Copyright Imogen Slater 2004

There have been many famous Roxys, Hart and Music to name but two, but now Soho has one to call its own.

While many a street sex worker in the area probably masquerades under said moniker, I'm referring to the new bar, The Roxy.

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The amazing Shaolin Monks' Wheel of Life is now back at Saddler's Wells. 7:30pm. Rosebery Av, EC1. £13-32. 0870 7333 900 or online.

See broadway diva Barbara Cook at the Theatre Royal. 7:45pm. Haymarket, SW1. £12. 0870 154 4040 or here.

Brit folk at Bush Hall: James Yorkston in concert. 7:30pm 310 Uxbridge Rd W12. £9.50 08700 600 100 or online.

Coming from the team behind the Priory, The Roxy - which officially opened last Thursday - is situated next to the Eagle Bar Diner on Rathbone Place, and aims to strike a blow against the generic chrome heavy bias of chain-bar land.

With their specially commissioned artwork by five London based artists (including Annie Morris who illustrated Sophie Dahl's book, 'The Man With The Dancing Eyes'), the environment is reminiscent of vintage Soho, with plush sofas et al.

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Travel down memory lane at Shep's Bush Empire: Mike & the Mechanics. 7pm. Shep's Bush Green, W12. £24.50. 08700 600 100 or online.

More nostalgia at ICA where Alison Shaw fronts veterans The Cranes. The Mall, SW1. £9. 020 7930 3647.

And the soft red lighting, whilst hinting at the aforementioned sex industry professionals, means you can consume a modestly priced lemongrass mojito with a warming glow.

The Roxy, 3-5 Rathbone Place, W1 - 020 7636 1598
Open Tuesday-Saturday 5pm-3am
UJ offer 5-8pm Sept 7-9: Reserve a table and enjoy nibbles on the house and buy two glasses of wine and get the bottle for free, or, buy a bottle of Kronenbourg or Grolsch and get another free. 07958 307 170 or mail

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Synthduo Death From Above 1979 plays @Barfly. 7:30pm 49 Chalk Farm Rd, NW1. £6. 08700 600 100 or online.

Pay at Spitz or catch improv talent Martin Speake for free at the NT with pianist Barry Green. 6pm. Sth Bank, SE1.

The forgotten tale of a dead queer: Full Frontal Diva is in preview at the Finborough. 7:30pm. 118 Finborough Rd, SW10. £8. 020 7373 3842.

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