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January’s finest hangouts. Includes a chocolate festival… need we say more?
All About Eve, London What is it? Gillian Anderson and Lily James star in a stage adaptation of the 1950 film about the harsh world of showbiz. Originally based on a short story published in US Cosmopolitan in 1946, no less. From 2nd February. Insider tip: Look out for Sheila Reid as the maid, Birdie. It’s sunworshipping Madge from Benidorm! Delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Heralding Spring at Chelsea Physic Garden, London
What is it? A scenic wander round the snowdrop exhibit at London’s oldest botanic gardens – the perfect place to forget the dark winter days. Insider tip: There’s a plant marquee where you can buy rare early blooms. Chelseaphysic garden.co.uk Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival, Edinburgh What is it? A weekend (held in The Edinburgh Assembly Rooms, the boujie-est space ever) focusing on fitness, mental health and food, with speakers like Jack Monroe and Carly Rowena. It’s like wellness for royalty. Insider tip: Make sure you book for the morning classes, – they’re always the most popular and fill up quickest. Edinburghwellbeingfestival.com
Double Fantasy – John & Yoko, Liverpool
What is it? Ever wanted to see John Lennon’s New York City T-shirt up close, or Yoko Ono’s handwritten lyrics? This exhibition features personal possessions, plus art and film celebrating the iconic freedom-fighting couple. Insider tip: Head down on Thursdays between 2pm-3pm for a free guided tour of the exhibition. Liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
The Fantastical Chocolate Festival, Southampton
What is it? Augustus Gloop’s dream: chocolatier stalls, chocolate fountains, boozy chocolate cocktails and chocolate statues (which you can have a go at making yourself). Insider tip: Head straight to the “Chocolates Of The World” section. That’s where you’ll find the free tastings. Fantasticalchocolate.com London Art Fair, London What is it? Join over 100 exhibiting galleries to peruse and snap up their contemporary art, prints and photography. Plus, do some learning with daily talks.
Insider tip: Jazz up your post-work drinks at the fair’s “Thursday Late”, where you can catch arty performances for free. Londonartfair.co.uk