Take a trip down memory lane.

PLAY
The Hand Baked Arcade
What: Obsessions of our teen years (Mega Drives, Master Systems, Game Boys and Super NES) in an all-white futuristic event space.
Why: Beer, cider, soft drinks and loud music will keep you going.
When: Sat., 2 p.m.-midnight.
Where: The Future Gallery, 5 Great Newport St., WC2H 7HY (£2 before 6 p.m.; £4 after).

EAT
Melito
What: Roman-style pizza (long rectangles, not triangles); toppings include red onion and rosemary, fennel, finocchiona and olives, or spicy salami.
Why: Approach your pizza from a different angle.
When: Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 12 Great Castle St., W1W 8RL (020 7636 6560).

READ
Love Travel Guides
What: Fiona Caulfield’s wonderfully romantic guides to India are beautiful objects in themselves — handmade paper and handwoven cotton covers.
Why: Start planning your New Year’s break now.
When: Now.
Where: Online at selvedge-bookshop.org.

SHOP
Browns Focus Capsule Collection
What: Danish-born designer Marie Hill creates an exclusive collection with the famed South Molton Street fashion emporium (£55-£95).
Why: Sweater dresses, cropped jumpers, cardigans, harem pants and bodysuits featuring Hill’s dark and moody illustrations in cashmere, merino wool and silk mixes.
When: Mon.-Wed., 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: Browns Focus, 38-39 S. Molton St., W1K 5RN (020 7514 0063).

DANCE
Tanguera
What: A passionate Buenos Aires-based love story is revealed through the sinuous moves of dancers and singers.
Why: Free postshow tango lessons on Sundays in the foyer mean you can (try to) recreate the moves later.
When: Today-22 Aug. Tues.-Sun., 7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Where: Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Rosebery Ave., EC1R 4TN. To book tickets (£10-£48), call 08444 124300 or go to sadlerswells.com.

Photo: ToobyDoo / Flickr