Kopparberg's Urban Forest Bar and Event Space in Dalston

This summer, from 2nd July to 3rd August, Kopparberg is opening an Urban Forest at the Bootstrap Company's space in Ashwin Street, Dalston.  Open daily, it'll serve as a space for anything from gigs to DJs to street artists, plus a great bar, and food from people like Brick Lane’s Swedish Bar and Kitchen, Fika.  Get involved!

"This summer, hidden away behind the urban streets of Dalston, The Kopparberg Urban Forest will see a magical mix of live music, street art and mouth-watering food and drink entwine in a corner of the capital.
Opening for five weeks at Dalston’s Bootstrap Company from Wednesday 2nd July, The Kopparberg Urban Forest will home a bespoke woodland bar inspired by the beauty of the Swedish pine forest that sits above the brewery in the small town of Kopparberg. Showcasing the intriguing beauty of the forest through an East London lens, The Kopparberg Urban Forest will be a truly unique and sociable space to spend the summer.
Until 3rd August Kopparberg will give visitors to the forest the chance to escape the city and join them for amazing live music. Gracing the stage will be established Scandinavian acts such as Francobollo, MØ, Karin Park and Bernhoft and some of the UK’s top festival artists including New Young Pony Club and Lucy Rose.
After dark, The Kopparberg Urban Forest will bring together London’s most revered DJs and club nights, including Sweden’s Project Fresh Socks Hip Hop Karaoke and Propagandato create a boutique party atmosphere for friends below the twinkling light of the stars.
Ensuring delight for all the senses, hidden deep within the The Kopparberg Urban Forest, will be three of East London’s finest leading street food eateries, including Brick Lane’s Swedish Bar and Kitchen, Fika.
Not forgetting the liquid refreshment Kopparberg will serve its delicious premium fruit ciders alongside a rarely seen selection of Kopparberg brewery beers while a small cocktail bar will serve up refreshing cocktails, including East London’s own cocktail,  The Dalston Thing.
Graffiti from London’s local street artists will be also showcasedfor the duration of the Kopparberg Urban Forest’s residency with other artists asked to contribute their own thoughts and stories inspired by the forest throughout.
Working closely with London-based charity and venue The Bootstrap Company, Kopparberg will help facilitate work that supports local creatives and social microenterprises by representing the best that East London has to offer. As part of this support, £1 from the sale of each Dalston Thing cocktail, a golden rum, melon liqueur and Ting grapefruit drink cocktail, will be donated direct to another local charity, Dalston Bridge. When the Urban Forest closes its doors, Kopparberg will also be gifting its trees and greenery to The Bootstrap Company for distribution among its projects."

When - Open daily from Wednesday 2nd July - Sunday 3rd August
Open from 12pm- 11pm Sunday to Thursday, and 12pm- 12am Friday and Saturday.

Where - Bootstrap Company, 18 Ashwin Street, E8 3DL

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Link 1 - Kopparberg Urban Forest
Link 2 - Bootstrap Company

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Raiders of The Last Tube Club Night in Islington

I don't normally cover club nights - I'd never get to leave my desk - but this one gets a mention because the concept is so good.  You get to see two artists or bands - in February it's Annie Eve and Arlissa - a DJ, get to buy a MEATliquor burger, and as it's a school night you leave at 11.30...

"A pioneering new night featuring new artists and exploring the benefits of gigging, dancing, eating and getting to bed on time.
In conjunction with MEATliquor we will be providing you the chance, once a month, to see some of the best brand new bands and DJs all whilst enjoying London’s number one burger.
Once upon a time no one noticed if you turned up to work sweating neat alcohol and smelling like the band's tour bus (who you saw last night) on ahealthy 5 hours sleep. But being part of being a 'grown-up' doesn’t have to mean missing out on seeing the bands you love…
ROTLT brings you an uncannily pedestrian solution; the after work gig and disco. Direct from work you can stop off and see 2 bands, eat a tasty burger and have a dance. And not just any old bands; The Secret Garden Party's ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ stage and the Head Gardener will be curating the best new acts they can find. Our friends at MEATliquor will be cooking you London's very best burger, and Nice Boy DJs (Early Doors Disco) and the Head Gardener will make sure you can’t stop moving until… 11.30pm when you are sent home before it’s too late."

When - 14th Feb, then the 2nd Thursday of every month

Where - The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JB

Tickets - £5 on the door, but RSVP to guarantee entry by emailing music@secretproductions.net

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Link 1 - Raiders of the Last Tube on Facebook

Link 2 - Raiders of the Last Tube on Twitter

Link 3 - Annie Eve

Link 4 - Arlissa

Nando's Pop-up Peri-Peri GigNic in Soho Square - NOW FINISHED

This one happens today - it's a bit of a shame they didn't give people more notice (although I guess that's the point - keep it spontaneous).  Anyway, if you're near Soho Square then head over.  Note - the music is free, but the chicken isn't...

Apparently this will the the first of many - so if Nando's read this please send advanced notice for the next one.  Yes, I will obey embargoes!

When - 31st August

Where - Soho Square, London W1D

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The Bread and Roses Music Festival in Clapham - NOW FINISHED

The Bread and Roses pub is holding a one day festival in Clapham on Saturday 20th August.  It's not strictly speaking a pop-up, but it sounds like a great event.

"There will be 9 bands performing on the main stage and 10 acoustic acts in the garden room. 
We have several headliners who you dont want to miss: 
Main Stage 
-Mercury Rising 
-Appollo 
-26th January 1976 
-Sam Sure and Guacomo 
-7 Suns 
Acoustic Stage 
-Luimere 
-Maya Yianni 
-Tony TSR 
-Steve Thompson"

When - Saturday 20th August, 12 - Late

Where - The Bread & Roses, 68 Clapham Manor Street, London SW4 6DZ

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Link 1 - website
Link 2 - Ad on Gumtree