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This weekend we have the battle of Mother’s Day versus St Patricks’, as potato–pickers take on pram–pushers in a scuffle for Sunday supremacy. We’re thinking the only winners in this scenario are Irish mammys, who are surely in for a whale of a flower–delivery, pint guzzling weekend. But even if you unhappily fall under neither category, we’ve got a suitably international–sounding line up for you, with Eurotrash and Superfreq, une Pique Nique of sorts, and some foreign (and cheap) art for the culturally inclined.

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• FRI Eurotrash • SAT Cafe du Pique Nique • SUN Affordable Art Fair

TONIGHT
The White House Hits Ten

No, it’s not the Obama residence (though we’re sure Michelle would pull out one hell of a club-land outfit), and yes – it’s in Clapham – but The White House is celebrating its tenth year in the clubbing business with a stellar line–up kicking off tonight with Maxi Jazz from Faithless. Tomorrow sees Basement Jaxx take a turn on the decks, before Saturday’s performance by The Freemasons. Time to trek out to the ‘burbs for a serious house party, we think.

£5-£20, The White House, 65 Clapham Park Road, SW4 7EH.

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If you can’t remember Antoine de Caune’s seminal Channel 4 programme ‘Eurotrash’, then shame on you. His late–night sex–plorations practically made our adolescent education. Catch up on your lessons with tonight’s tranny–tastic event at Dalston Superstore, featuring Gutterslut resident Per QX’s techno/electro beats, Euro guest DJ Steffan Lindberg from yep, Sweden, and a touch of Tranny–oke for the lip–synchingly inclined.

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Time: 9pm-2am
Place: Dalston Superstore, 177 Kingsland High Street, E8 2PB
Cost: Free
Info: Eurotrash
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Oh and you thought it was all about the Sartorialist now, didn’t you. Actually, if you want to prove that you’ve made it on the style circuit (or just put together a particularly circus-worthy outfit) Facehunter’s your man. Swedish Yvan Rodic has been photographing fashion’s fanciest creatures for years on his blog, and now over 300 of his sharpest snaps have been amalgamated in this new coffee table tome, complete with witty observations and street-corner shots. Get yours signed now – and turn up in your coolest togs.

Time 6:30pm – 10pm
Place: Foyles, 113-119 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0EB
Cost: £14.95
Info: Facehunter Book Signing
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SHOP
Markus Lupfer X Steiff

In Germany, Steiff teddies are the crème de la crème of the stuffed toy world, known as ‘Knopf im Ohr’, or ‘button eared’ thanks to the signature yellow button tags attached to every animal’s ear. So how to make the already pretty special into something super spectacular? Why, by encrusting the critters with rhinestones, gems and buttons of course, courtesy of designer Markus Lupfer. Check out the penguin, puma, and our favourite (and Kylie Minogue’s, who was inspecting them as we were milling around Harvey Nichols) – the keychain mouse.

£160, Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor.

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A little birdie on UJ’s nightlife radar has told us that Paramount is no longer acting as a members club – meaning anyone can turn up and take a tour of that view, should the vertigo–inducing fancy take them. But we like a reason to go with our rhyme, so tonight’s Superfreq event is the perfect LA meets London–skyline flirtation to get us sky–high. Mr C will be joined by Alexi Delano, Dollz at Play and Luke vB to spin deep house, electro and techno – and dinner comes discounted if you book in advance and say you’re with the party – call 020 7240 2900 for more info.

Time: 11pm-8am
Place: Paramount, 103 New Oxford Street, WC1A 1DD
Cost: £20, £12-£15 adv, via Ticketweb
Info: Superfreq
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‘Whilst we’re still a good few months off being able to bed down for an actual al fresco luncheon, there’s something to be said for the indoor comforts afforded by this pseudo picnic pop–up. Open for a whole week, come rain or shine, artist Robin Fegen’s vast grassy space – complete with SAD light boxes – will host not only delicious food and drinks, but an array of events including tonight’s ‘Discotheque sur l’Herbe’, with music and dancing until midnight. Pop in for a free glass of punch safe in the knowledge that the bees will be kept at bay, and ankle–biting ants eradicated.

Time: 12pm-midnight
Place: The Future Gallery, 5 Great Newport Street, WC2H 7HY
Cost: Free
Info: Courvoisier Cafe du Pique Nique
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THE CLOSING PARTY
Red Bull Music Academy Says Adieu

They came, we saw, they’re closing – but it ain’t over until someone sings, and tonight it could be the melodious tunes from any of the Academy Allstars on the second floor that wraps it up. A collaboration with Vice Magazine, expect to see 2MANYDJS, The XX and Friendly Fires in the main room, mixing up the biggest anthems and twisted disco choons from the past five weeks. Parting is such sweet sorrow. And you’ll be even sorrier if you don’t turn up early enough for door tickets – ’cos that’s all that’s left.

9pm-5am, Hearn Street Carpark, 7-11 Hearn Street, EC2 3LS. £15

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If there’s any day particularly suited to sampling good food, it’s Sunday – and if you happen to have a Mother in town who needs a good celebratory feeding, this could be your ticket. Brand new Had Chef Maxime le Van has joined the team at Paradise by way of Kensal Green and brought with him Goosnargh duck tartare, parsnip and potato crisps; Venison fillet Wellington, swede and carrot mash, port jus; and Champagne rhubarb crumble and vanilla custard.

Time: Brunch – midday – 9pm.
Place: Paradise by way of Kensal Green, 19 Kilburn Lane, W10 4AE
Cost: Various
Info: Paradise’s New Menu
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Yep, it’s that time of year again – time to call out your inner interior decorator, and really ask yourself (preferably whilst flailing your arms in wide circles and gesticulating at an empty wall) what do you see happening here? The answer, my art–challenged friends, lies in Battersea Park – not for a calming breath on the Peace Pagoda, but rather in artworks from £50 to £3000 from galleries as far afield as Surrey, Sussex and rather impressively, Brussles. Making that an international piece you’ve got hanging there my friend. Bravo.

Time: 11am-6pm
Place: Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ
Cost: £15
Info: Affordable Art Fair
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