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Weekend Guide

If you're still recovering from LFW almost a full week later, is it a sign that you're getting old, or just that you partied too hard/about hard enough? Either way (though we're clearly leaning towards the latter), it must be fate that there are so many art-related things on this weekend. This way, even if most of them will inevitably end up with some alcohol edge to them, at least we can pretend we had only the best, kidney-conscious intentions.

This weekend's guide is brought to you in association with Fred Perry, home of authentic British street fashion. The label's polo shirts have long been considered a wardrobe staple, whilst the iconic laurel logo has become an industry icon. Cool collaborations have included Raf Simons, Comme Des Garcons, and now, Terry Hall.

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FRI DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE SAT GOLD SUN RETOX THIRD BIRTHDAY PART 2

FRIDAY

nightlifeClose-Up
Time to get camera ready - behind the camera that is. Learn the trade from fashion photography experts, including Paolo Roversi and Tim Walker, watch live shoots on sets created out of V&A archive material, take some snaps with French Connection, or listen to the Voguettes spin whilst you try and impress the Face Hunter with your style. Yes you're filthy, and you're gorgeous.


Time:
6:30-10pm
Place:
V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL
Cost:
Free
Info:
vam.ac.uk

TheatreActs of Resistance
The last act of resistance I carried out involved a chocolate muffin. This was swiftly followed by revolt, largely due to the persuasive Starbucks propaganda, leading to an internal debate on the virtues/vices of carbs, and swift dissent into an agitated state. These same principals play out in The Rivonia Trial, a one-man play based on Nelson Mandela and the story of his trial and imprisonment. Muffins and Mandela. Who'd have thought.


Time:
8pm
Place:
Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, W1D 3NE
Cost:
£10
Info:
sohotheatre.com

artThe Big Draw 2008 Launch
'Drawing' (get it) on everything from neurology to genetics and animation to illustration, and hosted by Wellcome Collection, UCL and the Wellcome Trust, this year's month-long celebration of all things draw-ish kicks off with a weekend full of workshops, performances, talks, screenings, and even, if you're still going strong, an end of season floating finale at the Brockwell Lido on Sunday.

Time:
Various
Place:
Various
Cost:
Various
Info:
thebigdraw.org
COMPETITION

Win a Limited Edition Fred Perry Sweater
Thirty years since The Specials and Terry Hall redefined music and fashion for a generation of working class Brits, Fred Perry are releasing the Terry Hall Limited
Edition v-neck sweater. Made from pure British lambs wool, only 500 of the late 70's style v-neck in black and aubergine have been made, and you could win one. Tell us why you need it.

Info:
Tell us why you need it?
COMP
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SATURDAY

artGold 08
Fancy soaking up a vat of culture, but can't be bothered to roam for pop-up paint flagellating followed by a spot of guerrilla knitting? Set in Shoreditch Town Hall, Gold is the boutique art and music festival to satiate all your proximal needs. With six stages, a live appearance from artist Gavin Turk, unlikely chat from Oona King, and the unruly Jonny Woo's Gay Bingo; best get some kip, cos it's gonna be a biggun.


Time:
12pm-2am
Place:
Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, EC1V 9LT
Cost:
£20.12
Info:
www.urbanjunkies.com/agenda

artNail the Cross
While Shoreditch Shuffle and Concrete & Glass have been working on the Shoreditch Triangle (like the one in Bermuda, but with skinnier jeans), the even Easterer home of all things young, fresh, and neon-infused, New Cross, is taking its revenge with Scottee and Wowow's Adham Faramawy leading the Art Quest in the daytime, and the evening's entertainment from Micachu (do they ever rest?), Afrikan Boy, Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man, These New Puritans, and a load more.


Time:
3pm-5am
Place:
Throughout New Cross
Cost:
£15
Info:
nailthecross.com

NightlifeBlitz Party
Ah, there's nothing like a spot of urban bombing to bring out the party animal in you. Or at least so runs the logic at the delightful, underground Bourne and Hollingsworth. So roll out those '40s suits and militaria, and prepare for a spot of quaffing and swinging (the dance, you filthy little minx, not the 'social passtime') as they get all retro Blitz on your derriere.

Time:
8pm-1am
Place:
Bourne & Hollingsworth, 28 Rathbone Place, W1T 1JF
Cost:
Free
Info:
bourneandhollingsworth.com
SHOP

Liberty's Beetle Brooch
Since our LFW spies alerted us to the crawling windows at Harvey Nics, we've had bugs on the brain. Rather than go the creepy touristy route of a scorpion resin keyring, spring for a Liberty's beetle brooch, encrusted with jewels and embroidered with gold.

Info:
Liberty Beetle Brooch £95
Shop
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SUNDAY

MusicTurning On London
Usually you'd have to do a fair bit of wooing to get me remotely amorous. You gotta wine me, dine me, and bling me up. However, the promise of a band-tastic night out, or a photography treasure hunt in Camden could sway me. Lucky then that The Lock Tavern, The Cuban and Proud Galleries are all showcasing new musical delights, whilst the Roundhouse will play host to 'Capture Camden'. Oh yes. Now I'm turned on.


Time:
Super Sunday: see website, Capture Camden: 11.15am
Place:
Super Sunday: see website, Capture Camden: The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8EH
Cost:
Various
Info:
turninglondonon.com

MusicDown The Rabbit Hole
Squeeze down this rabbit hole on the South Bank and into a swirling, topsy-turvy world of interactive performance, installations and music at this weekend-long event of Wonderland-like proportions. Except, with artists like the acclaimed Art Director, Darren Johnston and Set Designer, Judy Jacob on hand, and music from Micachu, Cashier No.9 and Royal Treatment Plant, Alice never had it so good.


Time:
Fri 5pm, Sat & Sun 11am, 2pm, 5pm
Place:
Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse St, SE1 9PH
Cost:
£15
Info:
letspaintthetownred.com

NightlifeRetox Third Birthday Part Two
Enough of overdoing it and detoxing punishments. We say underdoit and use Sunday to retoxify for the week ahead whilst others rest. Wimps. Retox celebrates it's third birthday with house legends XPress2 playing over 6 decks alongside residents Geddes, Alex Insurgent, Max Latino, and JB & Nails, as well as two extra special secret guests. Don't celebrate any given Sunday; celebrate this Sunday.

Time:
9pm - 6am
Place:
Sosho, 2A Tabernacle Street, EC2A 4LU
Cost:
£10
Info:
sosho3am.com
AGENDA

Do Gooder
London Fashion Week may be over but those charitable folk at On/Off haven't quite closed up shop. 6 of On/Off's top designer talent have collaborated with knomo bags to create one off designs up for auction now, with proceeds
going to the National Autistic Society and the Starfish Foundation for AIDS. The Doormice bag is looking like a total steal. Bidding ends at 2pm Friday 26th.

Info:
Bid Now!
Agenda
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EAT & DRINK

Connaught
David Collins, creator of such stunning, ostentatious drinkery interiors as the Artesian, Landau, and Blue Bar, has done it again with the cocktail bar at the £70 million refurbed Connaught. It's been a good few months now since its resurrection, and sure the food is something very special, but we're even more pleased to (re)discover that the bar has settled into its shimmering boots, and cannot recommend it enough.

And should you fancy a real treat, arrange to test out the head bartender's table. A twist on the chef's table concept, it will house half a dozen of you and your friends, as the bar woos your palate with only the finest beverages, the experience topped with a unique cocktail, created to your own taste preferences.

So dress up, fork out, and drink up - with every penny spent absolutely worth it (the average cocktail hits the £12-15 mark). For whilst the clientele are generally as stylish and chic as the décor, the cocktails are even more so.


Hours:
Mon-Sat: 4-12pm, Sun: 4-11.30pm
Place:
Carlos Place
Mayfair, W1K 2AL
Cost:
£30
Web:
the-connaught.co.uk
Book:
020 7499 7070
Weekend guide by AC, SH & MaM, food review by SL, bar review by AC,
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