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June at a glance

THE sun is finally shining, which means that barbecue season is, at long last, upon us. (multiple locations) has launched a same-day barbecue-box delivery service, which can include). Family-run delicatessen ()is also jumping on the bandwagon. Its latest store in Wimbledon Village, SW19, will stock pre-prepared barbecue meats, alongside the already popular beef wellington. If you need to brush up on grilling skills–no one likes a charred sausage–Marylebone’s 1–home to a revolving line-up of guest chefs and workshops–is holding barbecue masterclasses on July 10, August 7 and September 4 (). The only thing better than a well-fed person is a well-cultured one and public museums and galleries are now open. Snag a ticket to Yayoi Kusama’s glittery and immersive Infinity Mirror Rooms at open until June 12, 2022, where you’ll also find 200 works by Rodin, many of which have never been seen outside France. ‘The Making of Rodin’ runs until November 21 (). In the world’s most extensive collection of street artist Banksy’s work is on display. The unauthorised exhibition is open to the public at 50, Earlham Street, WC2, until November 21 ().In a multi-sensory exhibition on Vincent van Gogh is open until September 26 ().And for the rest of June, is inviting visitors to reflect on the climate crisis: the stand-out installation is a 400-tree forest in the courtyard ().

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