What's On in London

School's Out | Rollernation — Summer holidays just got a serious upgrade. Head to Rollernation from 1:00pm for an afternoon of wheels, music, and unfiltered joy that is as much fun for parents as it is for kids — at just £16, it is one of the best-value afternoons London has to offer this week. Lace up, take to the rink, and remember what it felt like to be absolutely carefree.

MORE THAN A SHIRT Football Shirt Exhibition — Over in Barking, this fascinating exhibition opens its doors at 10:00am and makes the case that a football shirt is never just a piece of fabric — it carries memory, identity, culture, and belonging stitched into every seam. Whether you are a die-hard supporter or simply someone who loves the way sport connects communities, this one is well worth the trip east. Check the website for entry details.

Chopin - The Cello Works (with a free shot of Limoncello) — St Mary Le Strand is one of London's most breathtaking baroque churches, and at 6:00pm it becomes the setting for an intimate evening of Chopin's rarely heard cello works — with a free shot of Limoncello thrown in to set the mood. Tickets run from £20 to £40, and that combination of stunning acoustic, candlelit atmosphere, and cheeky Italian aperitif makes this feel like a genuinely one-of-a-kind Thursday night.

ROZZZQWEEN & BaggE: Soul of the South — Freight Brixton — one of south London's most exciting newer venues — hosts ROZZZQWEEN and BaggE from 6:00pm in what promises to be a richly soulful, deeply felt live music experience rooted in the sounds of the American South. This is the kind of gig where an artist pulls you in close and does not let go until the last note fades. Check the website for pricing and make sure you get there early.

Benin International Musical — The Fox and Firkin in Lewisham is the place to be at 7:30pm for this vibrant showcase of music from Benin — a tradition that fuses West African rhythms, highlife, and something utterly its own into a sound that moves you from the very first bar. At £20, it is an evening that takes you somewhere else entirely without leaving London, and the pub setting makes it warm, lively, and completely unpretentious.

'Tonic'; Jazz, Soul, Funk Jam — Round off the evening at Downstairs At Sucre from 8:30pm, where Tonic delivers its weekly hit of jazz, soul, and funk in a setting that feels genuinely intimate and alive. Jam nights like this are where London's best musicians come to play for the love of it, and the energy in the room is always electric — spontaneous, generous, and utterly unpredictable. Check the website for entry details and just go.