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    We Found 10 Of The Very Best Things To Do In London This Weekend

    I regret to inform you that the "staying in" months are officially over.

    Amy Glover
    by Amy Glover

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Anyone else feel like it's *finally* gotten summer-y in London? Sure, we had that intense, out-of-nowhere thunderstorm recently – but overall, everyone in London seems a bit more cheery, and the parks and beer gardens are starting to pack up.

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    So, if you're keen to go out this weekend but aren't exactly sure where to, we've got your back! Here are ten of the best things we found to do in London this weekend:

    1. After a creepy (cultural) crawl? The wonderfully weird Hunterian museum reopened on Tuesday, so I'd mosey on down to the eerie establishment ASAP if I were you.

    2. Stuck for what to do on Sunday? Cheer on half-marathon runners as they sprint along the Hackney Half route.

    3. Need a laugh? Same, so I reckon we should both check out the recently-launched LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy festival.

    4. Three words: rare book fair.

    5. Sam Morrison's play Sugar Daddy only has a couple of days left in its Soho Theatre run, so I'd sprint to the ticket checkout if I were you.

    6. Head to Mano Mayfair for a bite (or, if you're like me, a full-on feeding frenzy) of Brazilian bliss.

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    I rocked up to the gorgeously-decorated Mayfair establishment to try their Brazilian food and flawless cocktails, and I'm incredibly glad I did. Standouts included their pao de queijo (a gorgeously gooey cheese-filled loaf), a perfectly-cooked steak, and a passionfruit-topped mousse that converted me, a white chocolate hater, at first bite. Don't skip the cocktails, either – my Ciao Paulo offering was zesty, refreshing perfection.

    Price: £25ish for a main, £16ish for a cocktail

    Location: 4 Mill St, London W1S 2AX

    Weekend hours: Friday 6 PM- 1 AM, Saturday 6PM - 1:30 AM.

    7. I'm not proud of much, but being the first to tell a Kentish Town local about MAP Cafe's Jazz Sundays still makes me feel smug (I'm the kind of out-of-towner who thought my nearest Franco Manca was a one-off boutique spot when I first arrived, so please let me enjoy my crumbs of self-satisfaction).

    8. Walking Hampstead Heath + nabbing one of those viral croissant cubes from Karma Bread bakery = a pretty perfect Sunday, IMO.

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    These decadently delicious (and deafeningly crisp) treats are only available on the weekend, so you might want to pop your croissant-loving clogs on before they sell out. And as someone who *smug shoulder shuffle* was a loyal customer even before their gloriously geometric pastries blew up, I'd recommend you make the most of your visit – buy an entire challah loaf and/or a full chocolate or cinnamon babka while you're there, and thank me while you're chowing down on the picnic of your life in the nearby heath. 

    Price: £6.50 – you can pre-order them, which I highly recommend doing.

    Location: 13 S End Rd, London NW3 2PT – they also have a Brent Cross branch.

    Hours: 7:30 A.M.-5 P.M. Saturday and Sunday.

    9. Ever heard of voga (a vogueing/yoga combo)? Nor had I until five minutes ago, but now I'm extremely keen to try it out.

    10. The British Library have launched an all-new animal exhibition, and I've got to say, it's looking pretty impressive.