Unmissable spring events in London

Attenborough is done mollycoddling his audience with calming narrations on the lives of baby rhinos and the wandering albatross. His next big project is ‘A Life on Our Planet’, is not so much a documentary but a terrifying ‘witness statement’ about our collective failure to address climate change. Sir David will be introducing the film as part of a live Q&A with Michael Palin at the Royal Albert Hall for a very-much-sold-out screening. The good news is that the RAH event will be beamed into Picturehouse Cinemas across the city on the night. The bad news is… well, you’ll find out when you watch the film.
Various London cinemas. April 16. Prices vary.

As if Joaquin Phoenix’s turn as Arthur Fleck wasn’t dramatic enough, you can rewatch ‘Joker’ in Hammersmith while a live orchestra performs the film’s Bafta- and Oscar-winning cello score from Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir. Let’s hope they leave ‘Rock n Roll Part 2’ off the set list… Eventim Apollo. Hammersmith tube. April 30. From £44. Find out more here. 

Who would have guessed that, last year, Rick Astley would have a hand in bringing Denmark’s coolest brewer to London? More true to form, he’s now repeating on the success by helping bring Mikkeller Brewpub to Exmouth Market in May. This time, it’ll be brewing on site as well as serving up Copenhagen-style scran. Laura Richards
Mikkeller Brewpub at Exmouth Market. Opens spring 2020. Find out more here. 

Claire Ptak, the baker behind the royal wedding cake, will rise to the occasion and give the public what they want: a second, larger bakery, but this time with wine. Violet Corner (name TBC) will open on the intersection on Westgate Street and Mare Street. The new two-floor space will double up as an evening wine bar and day-time cafe. Let there be cake! Violet Corner. London Fields Overground. Opens spring 2020. Find out more here. 

‘Masterchef Professional’ finalist William JM Chilila’s is bringing West African food to a wider Londoners audience with his debut restaurant opening, Akoko. One speciality to look forward to is the barbecued baby aubergine maafe, a staple peanut or groundnut stew that’s traditionally made with beef, sweet potato and carrots. The name means ‘the first’ or ‘time’ in Yoruba and we’re watching the clock until we can call up to book a table. 21 Berners St. Goodge St tube. Opens April 2020. Find out more here. 

Move on up for the return of the UK’s largest outdoor fitness festival Hackney Moves. The fitness weekender might’ve got a shiny new name change, but don’t fret though, there’ll still be loads of races, free fun fitness activities and classes for all. Various areas in Dalston, Haggerston and Hackney Wick. May 15-17. Prices vary. Find out more here.