TODAY
Test Presents… The Cockettes with Fred Butler

Accessories don’t get much more fabulous than Fred Butler’s kaleidoscopic, rainbow-hued creations (seen on Björk, Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj), so we can’t wait to see the film she lists as her major inspiration. The Cockettes is a documentary about a gender-bending performance group from the 1970s and Butler will be talking about it before and answering questions afterwards as part of a series about film’s influence on fashion.

The Cockettes, 7pm, Town Hall Hotel,
Patriot Square, E2 9NF

TOMORROW
V&A Late
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This summer has been a sticky one, so we love the idea of taking a dip in a secret pool backstage at the V&A – even if it’s in a skip. It’s one of the many events at the V&A’s Friday Late Summer Camp, which is happening on Saturday too this weekend. There are lots of design-related workshops and displays, but it’s not all scholastic: the Bombay Sapphire Imagination Bar will be serving up a range of Imagination cocktails to spark the festivities, including Blue Sky Thinking, made of Bombay Sapphire, blueberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar syrup and myrtle.

Friday 26 & Saturday 27, 6.30-10pm, free.
Victoria and Albert Museum,
Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL

JETSETTER
Terme Manzi Hotel & Spa, Ischia, Italy
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It’s not too late for some September sunbathing – especially when Jetsetter is including luxury properties like this in its flash sales. Perched on the shore of the island’s famous healing waters, Terme Manzi combines amazing service, incredible scenery and a first-rate spa that knows just how to harness the regenerative power of those mineral springs. So don’t put your swimsuit into storage just yet.

Click here for privileged access to Jetsetter.

NOMAD CINEMA
Amélie
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When you watch a movie under the stars, you want it to be something larger than life, romantic and preferably Parisian. The movie that made Audrey Tautou a star is a good choice then for this Nomad screening at the leafy Dulwich Park, where you’ll be serenaded with Gallic music before the curtain goes up, and, we’re told, greeted by “intrepid gnomes.”

Amélie, 1 Sept, 8pm (doors 6.45pm), Dulwich Park, SE21 7BQ. £8-10.

WINECHAP'S BUBBLES
Take One: Last Chance, Massimo

It's the last week to enjoy the Champagne and Crudo promo in the Oyster Bar at Massimo. For a pricey joint, three top artisan champagnes (Premier, Grand Cru and vintage 2002) courtesy of French Bubbles paired with a selection of raw fish including mackerel ceviche, raw langoustines and scallops with orange and vanilla salt for £45 is a rare bargain. And if you do miss out, rumour has it they’re planning a similarly enticing matching to celebrate the return of the oyster next month…

Massimo Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Corinthia Hotel, Northumberland Avenue, SW1A 2BD
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COMPETITION
Win a pair of tickets to Red Bull’s Carnival Party

Last year’s tickets to this huge party hosted by Major Lazer (Diplo and Switch) sold out in three minutes; this year it was 37 seconds. The carnival can be a bit of a slog, with tube closures and massive crowds, but private parties are the way to do it in style. Especially when there are free drinks and starry guest appearances (previous years have seen surprise sets by MIA and Santigold). Email us to win one of five pairs of tickets.

Reb Bull's Carnival Party, Mon Aug 29, 12-7pm, Under the Westway, W10 5JJ

OFFER
£15 Off at Worship Street Whistling Shop Emporium

We had an amazing time when we tried out this new experience from the gastro geniuses at the Whistling Shop. It’s a rum-tasting voyage from the 17th century to the present day, with delicacies like spiced sugar bubbles, edible charcoal and smoking chocolate cola foam alongside rum served every which way, from grog and punch to Cuban cocktails. Best of all, we persuaded them to give the first 30 UJ readers to call £15 off, so you can give it a go too.

Worship Street Whistling Shop,
63 Worship St, EC2A 2DU. 020 72470015, usually £95. Mention UJ when you call.

AGENDA PICK
Babington House Wedding Open Day

Ridiculous dresses, over-enthusiastic photographers and drunken bridesmaids – wedding season is upon us, and whilst attending them is guaranteed fun, spare a thought for the poor betrothed ones that have to organise it all. At least they have a little help from this open day at a UJ favourite country getaway, Babington House – think walled gardens and an 18th century chapel. Couples are invited to have a (much-needed, no doubt) drink and browse what’s on offer. Or they could just elope.

Wedding Open Day, 3 Sept, Babington House, Somerset, BA11 3RW

To register your interest in attending the open day please contact Jen Herman or call 01373 814 907

WINECHAP'S BUBBLES
Take Two: More Champagne, Angelus

One of London's best hidden haunts, Angelus in Lancaster Gate, is embracing small-plate culture with their 'pichounettes' – selections of savoury and sweet light bites, perfect for a snatched lunch or aperitivo hour with proprietor Thierry Tomasin's exclusive new champagne, Cuvee Angelium. A great food Champagne, it’s equally at home with mini steak tartare or roast frogs’ legs as salted caramel macaroons. A glass plus choice of either savoury or sweet pichounettes is £23 and served from 11-11.

Angelus, 4 Bathurst Street, W2 2SD
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