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Now this is what we call a weekend. Not only is Kevin Spacey’s sell-out Richard III kicking off (and you just might be able to get a ticket by queuing for returns). Not only are the sales on for everything from Harvey Nics and Selfridges to Liberty, Stella McCartney and Mulberry – but we have a load of fresh events for you, from Ibizan parties, to gastro distractions and a dash of art for kicks. So whatever you do: have a great one!
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TODAY
The Pleasure Principle
Sponsored Listing
Sip free Beck’s Fusion and take in live music at the private view of this group art show that plays around with the possibilities of colour. It’s invitation-only, but go to facebook.com/becksvier to find out how to win a Beck’s Playbutton and get in. The exhibition opens to everyone from Friday, with the work running the spectrum from delicate monochrome paintings to explosions of brightly-hued paint.
Tank, Ladywell Tavern, 80 Ladywell Road, SE13 7HS.
Fri to July 2 (PV tonight), Wed-Fri 3-6pm, Sat & Sun 1-6pm, Free. |
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SHOP
Colette Sale
If you feel like escaping the Big Smoke, why not hop on a Eurostar and check out French label Colette’s in-store sale: we’ve been coveting everything they stock for a while now, from Alexander McQueen heels to the limited edition “super scooter“ in glossy blue and white. Don’t worry if you don’t have the time: you can stock up on half-price goodies online too, from Haribo-inspired sneakers to headphones made of giant shells. We’re sure you can find some sort of excuse to treat yourself.
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EAT: Red Dog Saloon
The USA-style barbecue craze continues with this place opening bang in the middle of Hoxton, complete with a hickory and mesquite burner imported from the States. With ribs, luscious burgers, Pulled Pork and Mac ‘n’ Cheese, we’re putting it at the top of our weekend comfort food hit-list. There are lighter options, like Clam Chowder and Cobb Salad – but, to be honest, we’ve got our eye on the decadent dessert menu, which includes brownies and what we hope to be a killer sundae.
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Daily 12pm-12am |
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Red Dog Saloon, 37 Hoxton Square,
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MUSIC:
London Feis
Haven’t sorted tickets to any festivals yet? No problem – there are still day tickets and cheaper ’Bob Dylan only’ ones available for this huge two-day party happening in the middle of London. There are lots of big names drawn from the realms of rock: Van Morrison, Shane MacGowan, The Waterboys, and Bob, of course, but also some reggae from the legendary Jimmy Cliff, and show tunes from cabaret superstar Camille O’Sullivan.
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Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10.30pm |
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Finsbury Park, N4 |
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£70 Sat, £60 Sun, £40 Bob Dylan only |
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INTERNATIONAL
Ibiza Rocks: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs
Book a flight to Ibiza pronto to see TEED (aka Orlando Higginbottom) play his super-fun brand of post-iPod era electro at Ibiza Rocks, alongside Fatboy Slim and resident DJs. See the young producer shake his Indian headdress to retro-futuristic sounds, and then sleep it off at the Ibiza Rocks hotel. We recommend VIP tickets, so you can jump the queues, and save yourself a table. Book a room at Pikes and pick up a ticket here.
Ibiza Rocks, Wed June 22, Tickets start at £37.50.
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SHOP
YSL Sunglasses
You can never have too much love; you can never have too much money; you can never have too many sunglasses. These are the facts of life. Now the first two of those, sadly, are a little harder to pin down. But the sunnies, now that’s something we can act on – and we are all over this season’s YSL shades: great lines, great prints, and a perfect replacement for our ubiquitous Wayfarers… Plus, the films by fashion photographer, Karim Sadli, have certainly brightened up our office this week.
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BOOK AHEAD
The Ladykillers
Peter Capaldi was brilliant as Malcolm Tucker in The Thick of It, so we can’t wait to see how he fares filling Alec Guinness’s shoes in this highly anticipated stage version of the classic Ealing comedy. It’s adapted by Graham Lineham – the guy behind Father Ted and The IT Crowd – so we can expect his own inimitable take on the already brilliantly amusing script. Book sharpish, though: everyone’s already talking about it.
Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6AR, Nov 26-Feb 18, £12.50-85.
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PODCAST OF THE WEEK
Sónar
Don’t fret if you didn’t make it to Sónar this year, we’ve got a dreamy mix of songs by all the best bands playing – from Afrikaans ravers Die Antwood to pop up-and-comer Janelle Monae. Plug in and go on a journey that starts with the atmospheric sounds of Four Tet and gets more and more upbeat up to the last track – our singalong party favourite, Paper Planes by MIA. Who needs to go all the way to Barcelona?
Click here to listen..
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| Weekend guide by AC |
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