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And, as you will have kicked off your weekend early with Red Bull, you'll be in the right kind of mood for some more stellar UJ picks; from the cultural with Mesh, a guilty birthday bash, and some smacking good theatre in Hit Me!, we've got you covered.

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FRIDAY

OtherDon't Bank On It
How about a little culture to kick off your weekend before the
pre-festivity festivities begin? Don your free bowling hat and join cultural conglomerate Mesh as they host the launch of Daydream Network's 5th edition, with art poking fun at the current economic climate, spoken word by Innua Ellams, music from Young and Positive, and some magic from the Chancellor. Forget financial crisis, we'd be happy if he could get his eyebrows to match his hair.


Time:
8pm - 2am
Place:
Adam Street, 9 Adam Street, WC2N 6AA
Cost:
£10
Info:
meshminds.blogspot.com

talkLitro Live!
Ever miss the days of single digits, where nocturnal tales were lovingly read or simply made-up by an elder? Then look no further as Foyles and literary-mag Litro cordially invite you to the launch of their monthly night of spectacular stories, live music and DJ sets. Tonight features the Orange Shortlisted Sadie Jones, raconteur poet Selena Godden and spoken work from Paul Eber - only difference is; these guys will keep you wide-awake.

Time:
7pm-10pm
Place:
The Café at Foyles, 113-119 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0EB
Cost:
£6
Info:
foyles.co.uk
RED BULL COLA LIBRE

How much would you love us if we could get you into a bar where drinks are on the house, slap in the middle of Soho, with top mixologists and cracking music from a rising star in the DJ world? Can anyone spell mid-week, post-work party!

Well, tonight the folks at Red Bull are throwing the Red Bull Cola Libre, to show off their new, all-natural cola with a totally free knees-up - expect some of the finest Cuba Libres in town - and we're looking after the guestlist...

RSVP at rsvp@urbanjunkies.com with your name and details, and we'll get back to you to confirm.

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SATURDAY

FilmICA presents Club Deluxe
Who knew the ICA used to be a members only film club back in day? 40 years later they'll let just about anyone in, and as a special present to this rag tag audience, Club Deluxe is offering up a selection of matinees and double bills. Celebrate with celluloid treats such as a mythical take on Alice in Wonderland, some Roxy Club action, or Helen Mirren's screen debut.


Time:
Various
Place:
ICA Cinema 1 & 2, The Mall, SW1Y 5AH
Cost:
Various
Info:
ica.org.uk

DJGuilty Pleasures 4th Birthday
Turns out my forth birthday is freakishly similar to the same milestone in Sean Rowley's tremendously popular clubbing phenomenon; having been saturated with plenty of dressing up and jumping around to my favourite banging artistes such as Five Star. Tonight as Rowley, Anna Greenwood, and The Glitterbanditz hit the decks, don the finest Heroes & Villans get-up you can muster, re-live the moment with your very own Guilty Pleasure record and fully embrace your shiny guilty self.

Time:
9.30pm - 3am
Place:
Koko, 1a Camden High Street, NW1 7JE
Cost:
£16.50
Info:
guiltypleasures.co.uk
SHOP

Alex Monroe at Liberty's
Head down to Liberty this weekend where Alex Monroe is the featured artist in Jewellery Month. With exclusive, one-off pieces on display and plenty of nature inspired bits to choose from, the man himself will be on hand for a chat and some advice. Like Santa's Grotto for adults. Wonder if we can sit on his knee?

Info:
Alex Monroe at Liberty's
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SUNDAY

TheatreHit Me
Not spanky fun, nor the beginning of an irritating Beyoncé tune, rather the life and rhymes of Ian Dury; the man who put sex, drugs and rock'n'roll into the national psyche. Focusing on three key moments and featuring seven of his most famous songs including Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick and Reasons to be Cheerful, the show looks at the Poet Laureate of Punk's success, comeback, and life after his death, Wino, take note.


Time:
7:30pm
Place:
Courtyard Theatre, Bowling Green Walk, 40 Pitfield Street, N1 6EU
Cost:
£15
Info:
thecourtyard.org.uk

artA Hell of a Fight for the Last Piece of Pudding
Whenever my partner is around there's always a hell of fight for a gap in speech, let alone for the last piece of pudding. If only we could hold hands, run off to EC1 and gorge on the seductively absurd anarchistic pop of carnivalesque installation, drawing and painting offered up by Scottish father and son artistic duo Jock and John Mooney. Somehow I'm hopeful we'll bond over the super-scaled figurines of fried eggs and dislocated limbs.


Time:
11am - 6pm
Place:
Whitecross Gallery, 122 Whitecross Street, EC1Y 8PU
Cost:
Free
Info:
whitecrossgallery.com
COMPETITION

Corona Beach Tour
Corona Extra is bringing a taste of the beach to London this winter with a spectacular party at Circus Space on Dec 9th to launch the Corona Beach Tour series. You and a friend can join model Bar Refaeli, musician Xavier Rudd and designer Custo Barcelona at this exclusive VIP event. We have 5 pairs of tickets up for grabs. Tell us: Where is Corona Extra brewed? Entrants must be 18 or over.

Info:
coronabeachtour.com
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EAT & DRINK

Chapters All Day Dining
Some brasseries and diners can be a bit of a let down. They lure you in with Bentwood chairs, nicely worn wooden floors and squidgy banquettes, only to let you down by serving mediocre food.

Not so at Chapters in Blackheath Village. Once a more formal restaurant called Chapter Two (Chapter One is in Kent), the same team have given the place a makeover and made it a bit more up-to-the-minute with a zinc bar, exposed brickwork, lots of mirrors and those modern dangly-pendulum lights. The effect is American diner meets hip Continental cafe and the all-day menu reflects this: choose from eggs Benedict or a plate of scones or go the whole hog and tuck into slow roast belly of Packington pork with choucroute and spiced lentils.

And the great thing is, everything is cooked beautifully. South African-born Trevor Tobin has worked at other London treasures such as Lola's and Foliage and really knows what he's doing. He is also helped along by the Vosper grill oven that the kitchen boasts, a rarity in London I'm told, that infuses all it cooks with a fragrant charcoal toastiness.

With views over the heath, it's as good a place as any, and better than some, to while away the afternoon.


Hours:
Mon-Sat 8am-12pm / Sun 9am-10.30pm
Place:
43-45 Montpelier Vale, SE3 0TJ
Cost:
£35
Web:
chaptersrestaurants.com
Book:
020 8333 2666
COME PARTY WITH UJ TONIGHT

RED BULL CUBA LIBRE
How much would you love us if we could get you into a bar with free drinks from top mixologists and cracking music from a rising star in the DJ world? Come party with us tonight as the folks at Red Bull show off their new, all-natural cola with a totally free knees-up - and we're looking after the guestlist. 6:30-8:30pm (but maybe longer, if you're good...) Red Bull Bar, The Courtyard, 12 Sutton Row, W1D 4AD

Info:
RSVP at rsvp@urbanjunkies. with your name & details, & we'll get back to you to confirm.
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Weekend guide by SH & MaM, food review by SL
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