WEDNESDAY 17 MAR, 2010

Dancing Under the Influence
DIU promises a new clubbing experience.

Think of DUIs (the American equivalent of a driving ASBO, minus Jeremy Kyle threatening you with a drug/paternity test), and you immediately think Lohan, Hilton and Hogan – which is just the kind of clientele we’re hoping won’t be appearing at Soho’s latest club launch – DIU - tomorrow; though with an MTV party already booked, there’s no telling what kind of miscreants might turn up.

This ‘boutique lounge club’ and its confusing moniker are hoping to refresh Soho’s nightlife scene with an intimate affair comprising two separate spaces for dancefloor and laser-lit VIP section (sunglass wearing starlets probably need the extra lighting). Designed by the guys behind Movida, interiors include leather, black tiled walls and gold leafed timber panelling, whilst drinks come courtesy of Ed MaCavoy of LAB, and the music promises to be built around house, as well as live acoustic sets for chilled out weekday evenings. 

So whilst we are looking forward to something a bit more sophisticated on a Soho street that’s so far brought us, erm, Moonlighting, it all kind of makes you wish we were playing by the UK’s rules. Where public service punishment gets celebrities like Naomi Campbell and Boy George sweeping the streets, and they don’t let your Chihuahua accompany you for a night in the clanger.

Paris would make an excellent champagne server, whilst Lindsey – surely - would be perfect as toilet attendant. One can hope.

INFO
DIU, 12-13 Greek Street, W1D 4DJ
Opening 18th March.
www.diulondon.com

Winter Music Conference
It’s in Miami B*tch

Sure it’s starting to feel a bit Spring-like over here, but if you want bypass the whole budding flowers, gentle breeze nonsense and head straight for the sun, Miami’s the place for you. With the Winter Music Conference kicking off next week with a huge line-up of parties, UJ will be setting up base camp at our favourite South Beach haunt, the Delano, where we’ll be planning our ‘WMC Attack’ with Resident Advisor’s Dirty Dozen of WMC listings. If this list doesn’t inspire you to book a flight, we’re not sure what will.

Check it out here.

JOIN – Be a part of Blood, Swear and Fears' live magazine through shoots, interviews and styling. 10am-6pm, 65 - 67 Broadwick Street, W1 9QU, Free.

SHOP – Time to get your swimwear and scanties in at Rigby & Pellar's Sample Sale. 10am-8pm, 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, W11 2QA. £1.

ART – Andy Warhol's Portraits Exhibition promises more than that classic Marilyn shot. 10am-6pm, Olyvia Fine Art, 17 Ryder Street, SW1Y 6PY. Free.

LAUGH – An Irish Comic on St Patricks Day welcomes one and all - ish. 9:45pm, Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, W1D 3NE. £12.