Sadler’s Wells Sampled 2020 Dance Taster Festival, Clerkenwell

Immerse yourself in the world of Sadler’s Wells this weekend at its annual celebration of dance. Live performances range from ballet and break dancing to flamenco, as well as a theatrical debut from Machine de Cirque. There are also workshops for budding ballerinas and live DJs throughout the day.

Date: Friday 31 January and Saturday 1 February 2020 Time: Afternoon and evening times available, see website for details Price: £20, workshops are £5 per person Location: Sadler’s Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN Closest Station: Angel

Website: sadlerswells.com

Scenes with girls at Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square

Showing at Sloane Square’s Royal Court Theatre, Scenes with girls is a new 22-scene play from Miriam Battye, which focusses on the relationship twentysomething best friends, Tosh and Lou. This witty, original and unfiltered study explores enduring and idealistic views of female friendship in contemporary culture.

Date: Monday to Saturday until 22 February 2020 Time: Monday-Saturday: 7:45pm; Thursday and Saturday matinees: 3pm Price: Tickets from £15 Location: Royal Court Theatre, Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS Closest Station: Sloane Square

Website: royalcourttheatre.com

Benefit Cosmetics anti-gym pop-up, Hackney (from Friday)

Benefit opens an ‘anti-gym’ pop-up in Hackney this weekend, which specialises in shaping brows instead of biceps. Designed in signature candy pink tones, visitors can enjoy brow waxing and tinting treatments throughout the day; take an Instagram-worthy picture on the Benefit trampoline and enter to win a beauty hamper worth £100. The pop-up coincides with the launch of a new Benefit Brow Zings Pro Palette, the cult all-in-one sculpting kit for full brows.

Date: Friday 31 January to Saturday 1 February 2020 Time: Open from 10am to 7pm Price: Free entry Location: BeneFIT Anti-Gym, Protein Studios, 31 New Inn Yard, Hackney, London, EC2A 3EY Closest Station: Old Street

Website: benefitcosmetics.com

The Invitation masquerade party by Secret Theatre Project, Bethnal Green (from Tuesday)

This week launches a new immersive experience by Secret Theatre Project, hailing from Hong Kong. Join a masquerade party at Bethnal Green’s five-star Town Hall hotel, where there will live performances, music and entertainment until late. The VIP ticket includes a two-course dinner and a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Champagne.

Date: From Tuesday 28 January 2020, see website for bookable dates Time: Multiple times available, see website for details Price: £39.99 – £189.99 Location: Town Hall Hotel, 8 Patriot Square, London E2 9NF Closest Station: Bethnal Green Tube Station

Website: secrettheatres.com

Connect Independent Art Fair, St James’s (from Thursday)

The Connect Independent Art Fair returns to Mall Galleries this weekend, under the theme of London Calling. Discover an enticing array of styles, schools and mediums with prices ranging from £200-£200,000. A guided tour will take place on Friday, led by art critic William Packer.

Date: From Thursday 30 January to Sunday 2 February 2020 Time: Price: £10 entry fee or free for those who sign up online Location: Mall Galleries, The Mall, St James’s, London SW1 Closest Station: Charing Cross

Website: connectartfair.co.uk