The Botanist: Happening Now: Take It Slow
HAPPENING NOW: TAKE IT SLOW
With so many distractions and decisions flooding our feeds and thoughts, how can we find balance? Is less indeed more? We’re keeping things simple this month and seeking out new experiences to inspire, enrich and revive the senses. Staying in? We recommend making small changes that will instantly elevate an evening at home alone, or with friends.
Tanztage: Days of Dance
Sophiensaele, Berlin, Germany
Until 24 JanuaryBe inspired to move your body more at this contemporary dance festival showcasing up-and-coming choreographers and dancers. Explore the interface between dance, visual arts, music, politics and performance with artists including Jee Chan, Carro Sharkey, Alvin Collantes, Isabela Fernandes Santana, Pelusia and the Freelance Dance Ensemble.
WINTER WORDS FESTIVAL
Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry, Scotland
12 - 15 February
A literacy festival curated by Alan Cumming, this four-day programme features events, performances, delicious literary lunches with award-winning chefs, and stimulating conversations throughout the weekend. This year’s line-up includes Amy Liptrot and Ian Rankin with a DJ set from Cumming himself.
FLOWERS: FROM THE RENAISSANCE TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Dart Chiostro del Bramante, Rome, Italy
Until 22 February
Bringing together art, science and technology, this is your last chance to see the epic exhibition Flowers: Art from Renaissance to Artificial Intelligence. ‘Flowers are much more than simple decorative elements,’ explains Natalia de Marco, Artistic Director of the Chiostro del Bramante. ‘They act as universal symbols, epitomising every aspect of life: from resilience to spirituality…love to conflict…science to ecology.’ A must-see sensory adventure.
CASCAIS, PORTUGAL
Open now
New Portuguese restaurant Almina’s tagline is ‘where land meets sea.’ This farm to table kitchen takes inspiration from Cascais’s bountiful port, cooking daily catches, local market produce and seasonal vegetables on their open fire with a focus on depth, warmth and sharing plates. Perfect for a casual dinner catching up with old friends.
Arc Music Festival Chicago
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Tour
OAK PARK, ILLINOIS
Daily
Be a tourist in your own city and explore a new neighbourhood. Chicago suburb Oak Park is renowned as an architectural gem - it’s where you’ll find Frank Lloyd Wright’s first home and studio and is considered the birthplace of an architectural revolution. Take a tour of the building before exploring the surrounding historic district, which has the greatest number of Wright-designed residences worldwide.
THE LITTLE THINGS
Whether you’re entertaining for one, two or a party of five, find a cocktail for the occasion here:
Explore Cocktails
Our top tip: Keep a bottle of The Botanist chilled:
We're DRinking
Bold. Refreshing. Sharp. Say hello to the Southside Gimlet, a seasonal take on a classic cocktail garnished with a lime wheel and pink peppercorns.
Image Credits
Elena Francalanci - Lento Violento | Tanztage Berlin 2026 © Andrea Belosi
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Dart Chiostro del Bramante
Almina Cascais
Frank LLoyd Wright's Studio by Zol87/Flickr
