Virginia Blackburn

The forecast is fair for unique, weather-predicting instruments that blend scientific ingenuity with aesthetic appeal, says Virginia Blackburn

The hotel’s Au Soleil Balcony provides a scenic spot for painting – recreating the glamour of the French Riviera

The eighth edition of the contemporary photography fair will host 53 international galleries, 300 artists, a roll call of guest speakers and on-site exhibitions, plus 70 independent book publishers

The chef will create a one-off event transforming the vegetable into a gastronomic four-course feast, paired with fine champagne

Indulge in an alfresco Italian feast this summer, courtesy of chef Theo Randall 

London’s famed nightclub gets the party started with the launch of its limited edition champagne and 24ct-gold-leaf garnished burger

Searcys collaborates with Perrier-Jouët champagne this summer, to create a “garden in the sky” that promises to elevate its epicurean experience

The restaurant at 11 Cadogan Gardens is hosting a one-night-only dinner paired with Veuve Clicquot rosé

Antiquities, including Persian pottery, representing a lifelong passion are a natural selection for collectors

A toast to a crisp new champagne that can be sipped exclusively at Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley until the end of June

Shared gallery showcases are creatively curated at the 10th edition of the London art and antiques fair

The celebrated chef from London’s Hide is the star attraction of an exclusive private-box package that includes helicopters, Porsches and four delicious courses

The Impressionist & Modern Art sale features 15 works on paper created by the master as greeting card designs for the Spanish pharmaceutical laboratory Hoechst Ibérica

The immersive hotel experience returns this summer in Notting Hill with a creative concept by fashion supremo Jonathan Anderson

Provocative and thought-provoking, the work bears witness to the turbulent times of the 1980s, in a major New York sale that also features art by Schnabel and Kusama

10 percent of the store collection will go to the charity Smart Works, an organisation that supports unemployed women

The culinary festival returns this summer with an east London vibe, as champagne house Laurent-Perrier hosts a series of street feast masterclasses paired unexpectedly with its fine Cuvée Rosé

The fair, from April 25 to 28, has a particularly strong photography offering this year, plus a new Invited collection of galleries that challenge perceptions