nightlife
open air theatre at regent’s park, 011-44-870-060-1811. everyone from vivien leigh to dame judi dench has taken the stage at this 70-year-old venue, a true staple of summer in london. the repertoire ranges from shakespeare to stand-up.

shopping
harvey nichols, 011-44-207-235-5000. our source dubbed this harrods’ younger, trendier neighbor, but it’s actually 22 years older than that other london shopping institution. they were right about the trendy part, though, as its 19th-century shelves are stocked with some of the 21st century’s hottest items.