MUST DO: Kentish Town’s secret cinema

FILM: Secret Cinema at Patron

To celebrate the world’s greatest cyclists racing through France (well, until Sunday, anyway), enterprising Fortess Road bistro Patron has come up with a novel idea: to screen animated French (cycling) classic Les Triplettes de Belleville – at a top secret location which will be revealed the day before. “However, don’t be afraid, it will be very near Kentish Town Station,” say the owners, reassuringly. Phew! Tickets: £18 here. Price includes admission, cocktail and popcorn (salted caramel or savoury truffle) with full bar menu offering food and wine. Runs 21st, 26th, 27th July & 28th July.

ART: Delve into Purgamento

This regular arty pop-up in Mornington Crescent shows work in a gallery inside the owners’ flat. The new exhibition features luscious oil paintings by Helen Wilks, her first solo show in London for almost 18 years. The show is curated and installed by Natalia Zagorska-Thomas, at what she calls Studio Ex Purgamento. More info. Until 31 July 2016. 132D Camden Street NW1

DRINK: Try an unlikely pub…on the park

Did you realise there’s a watering hole right in the middle of Regent’s Park? The Smokehouse, just off main path The Broad Walk, has draft pints on tap, with prosecco and wine too – and the best thing is it’s open and actually rather quiet (unlike most central London boozers) in the evenings. It closes daily around sunset (“about 9 or so, depending on how busy it is,” shrugged the waitress). So perch on a bench and admire the lush green foliage and picnicking groups beyond. Just don’t be surprised if there’s a couple snogging next to you: it’s a romantic kinda spot. The Broad Walk, Regent’s Park NW1

THEATRE: An aerial show – indoors

This weekend a new, site-specific aerial performance produced by WAC Arts explores the multiple rooms and spaces at Hampstead’s historic Town Hall. Directed by Leo Kay, InFlight From Home has been created in collaboration with aerial circus and theatre companies Upswing and Scarabeus. With three performances taking place on just one day, Sat 23rd July, this hour-long piece explores topical themes of home, migration and the rituals of belonging. Audiences are guided through intimate interactions and larger, image-based, physical scenarios throughout the atmospheric Grade II-listed building. Tickets here. 23rd July at Wac Arts, The Old Town Hall, 213 Haverstock Hill, NW3