1 FIRST THURSDAYS

Monthly late events programme at more than 100 contemporary art galleries and popular museums across East London.
Various venues, East London (www.firstthursdays.co.uk), Thur

2 LIFT FESTIVAL

Festival of theatre and performance, including this year a new temporary structure for the festival itself.
Southbank Centre, SE1 (www.liftfest.org.uk 0844 4124317), until Jul 6

3 ZOO THOUSAND

A new music festival featuring Mark Ronson, Dizzee Rascal, Ash and many more.
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Kent (www.zoothousand.com 08712 885092), from Fri until Jul 6

4 INDEPENDENCE DAY

An American-themed evening featuring a swing band, lindy hopping, Native American crafts and more.
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1 (www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk 020-7323 8181), Fri

5 HIDE AND SEEK FESTIVAL

A festival of social games with everything from art installations to huge flashmobs within the South Bank.
South Bank, SE1 (www.hideandseekfest.co.uk), Sat & Sun

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