July marks the season of the festival and team R29 are getting ready to dance our socks off at Lovebox, Wilderness, Latitude and Citadel and more.
If you're itching to be outdoors in the sunshine, but would rather pass on the glitter and bar queues then check out Frieze Sculpture exhibition in Regent's Park for Insta-worthy works by Tracey Emin and South Korean artist Kimsooja.
Whatever your fancy, we've got a great suggestion for making the most of your summer days, and nights. Click through for the best things to watch, do and visit this month from team Refinery29.
Jess Commons, Health & Lifestyle Editor
Sharp Objects, Sky Atlantic, 9th June.
In my humble opinion, Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects was actually better than Gone Girl and its creepy ending still haunts me now, several years later. So, I’m thrilled HBO have made it into an Amy Adams starring mini-series, which promises to be really, really good.
The Incendiaries - R.O. Kwon, Riverhead Books, 31st July.
I’m hearing nothing but positive reviews of this upcoming book. It’s about two university students who get sucked into an extremist religious cult with sinister intentions. It’s got something to do with North Korea too. Basically, I cannot wait to read.
Georgia Murray, Fashion & Beauty Writer
Latitude Festival, Suffolk, 12-15th July.
I’ll be getting my indie and electronic fill at Latitude this year, with alt-J, Jon Hopkins and Belle and Sebastian gracing the stage amongst the picturesque lake and forest. It’ll be the first time I see the inimitable Solange live, too, which will be a spiritual experience for sure.
Japan House, Kensington, opened 22nd June.
I’ll be making regular visits to Japan House, a newly-opened exhibition-led space situated in a beautiful Art Deco building in Kensington. There will be everything from art workshops to food nights and music performances, aiming to get Londoners immersed in everything Japanese culture has to offer.
Katy Harrington, Managing Editor
Wimbledon 2018, Coverage daily on BBC, from Monday 2nd July.
I’ve already had multiple palpitations over the World Cup, and now nail biting Wimbledon begins. What did we do to deserve such bounty? I’ve put a little bet on Andy not-taking-any-of-your-lawn-tennis-club-shit Murray and in the women's I’d punt on the amazing Petra Kvitová, but then what fool would bet against the finest athlete on the planet, accordingly named after a planet - Venus.
Whitney, in cinemas from 6th July.
Nick Broomfield’s 2017 doc about Whitney, Can I Be Me? didn’t satiate me. And I still don’t forgive him for 1998s Kurt & Courtney. Kevin MacDonald's documentary opens in UK cinemas on July 6th and though no one can tell her heart soaring and heartbreaking story in two hours, it might come closer.
David Farrell, Marketing Executive
Steps, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, 5th July.
If there’s one pop group that sums up my childhood, it’s Steps. They were my first concert back in 1999, which I can’t believe is almost 20 years ago, and you best believe they still have all the bangers. It’s worth buying tickets to see them perform ‘Tragedy’ alone.
Orange Is The New Black, Season 6, 27th July.
Season 5 of Netflix’s longest running and arguably most popular original series was a bit of a misfire for me. The prison riot plot was too thin to be sustained over 13 episodes, but the finale did leave me wondering about the fate of my favourite inmates. I have complete faith that the producers can turn out another stonker of a season, and to be honest I’m thirsty for more beauty tutorials from Maritza and Flaca.
Tamar Riley, Marketing Director
Lovebox x Refinery29, Gunnersbury Park, 13th - 14th July.
Refinery29 are teaming up with Lovebox, Friends of the Earth and In Your Dreams to bring you totally guilt-free biodegradable glitter. We’re providing makeovers for festival goers, so come join us for some dancing to Childish Gambino, Annie Mac and N.E.R.D. See ya there.
Frieze Sculpture 2018, Regent's Park, opening 4th July.
What better way to appreciate art work by Tracy Emin and Kimsooja than having a sunny picnic in Regent's Park? The Frieze sculpture exhibition returns this July and runs all the way till October. I will be there early July to take it all in, before my Instagram gets flooded with photos.
Kara Kia, Editorial Intern
Banksy Greatest Hits 2002 - 2008, Lazinc, opening 12th July.
The eye of our generation, the subversive phantom of graffiti art, it's gotta be artist and activist Banksy. Gallery Lazinc will be hosting a collection of his greatest works in one place - a must-see for lovers of postmodern art.
National Dim Sum Week, Chinatown London, until 6th July.
Move aside full English because Dim Sum is my favourite breakfast. For National Dim Sum Week (yes, that's a thing), Orient London (one of the best Dim Sum you will have in the city) are hosting a special menu for first timers, while Leong's Legend is offering bottomless Dim Sum for £19.00 per person.
Rose Lander, International Co-Ordinator
Let’s Eat Grandma - I'm All Ears , released 29th June.
The eery, exciting sound of Let’s Eat Grandma ’s first album was almost annoyingly enjoyable when I found out that the bandmates were teenagers and ridiculously cooler than I was when I was doing my mock GCSEs and necking blu WKD. Their new album promises a slightly more mature sound, but with a return of their signature multi-instrumental synth pop. I can’t wait.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie , Donmar Warehouse, until July 28th.
If you have never read Muriel Spark’s The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, in my opinion one of the best 20th century novels, read it now. Like, right now - I’ll wait. If you fall in love with Spark’s languid and insightful account of the impact that one set of schoolgirls had on a maverick but overbearing teacher in a Scottish all girls school, then I’ll see you at the theatre, because you won’t want to miss out on this critically acclaimed adaptation of Spark’s novel either.
Liv Santner, Graphic & Photo Intern
Community Festival, Finsbury Park, 1st July.
In this weather how could you refuse a Sunday session? Community festival is an all-day rock and indie festival in Finsbury Park on the 1st July. Two Door Cinema Club and The Vaccines are the headliners but I’m fizzing about Sundara Karma. You can guarantee that there will be head banging followed by some bad dance moves.
Citadel Festival, Finsbury Park, 15th July.
Citadel is an all-day indie music festival in London. It is held the day after Lovebox, so you can expect a more mellow vibe, great music, comedy and theatre. Tame Impala, Chvrches, Honne and many more. Clearly all good festivals happen on a Sunday.
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