After the bank holiday’s excessive party/drink/travel picks, we decided to hang low(er) this weekend (at least a bit, we couldn’t resist a couple of parties…). So: head west on Friday for a modern take on Greek tragedy followed by an international house-techno party; go east on Saturday for some Britart before a Brixton Soul Clap party, and finish on Sunday with a step sideways to Bermondsey to sample Pizarro’s new Sunday brunch menu (hooray!) and the Independent Film Festival. And we finally get the lowdown on The Scotch… This Weekend’s Picks • FRI Oedipussy at Lyric • SAT Soul Clap • SUN Pizarro Brunch HOTSPOT The Scotch of St James Known most recently as the place where Stella had her LFW party - The Scotch has officially launched this month. Tucked away in Mason’s Yard, this was the hangout of London’s rock elite in the 60s (The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder and Jimi Hendrix all performed here). Once again The Scotch has become the den of London’s crème - think English lodge meets Art Deco: reworked tartan, dark oak, booths and hedonistic-themed cocktails. It’s by appointment only so for more info email office@the-scotch.co.uk. The Scotch, 13 Mason’s Yard, SW1Y 6 FRIDAY THEATRE: Oedipussy at Lyric PARTY: What Happens Next at Supperclub Incest, loincloths, giant eyeballs… just your usual Greek tragedy. Or is it? Spymonkey and Kneehigh artistic director Emma Rice have teamed up to bring a little comic surrealism to the ultimate dysfunctional family. Inspired by Barbarella and Bond, expect physical comedy, skimpy costumes and a sing-along about leprosy. Stay late, grab a Brera pizza from the bar and head to the Lyric’s roof terrace for a little alfresco action. A new house-techno party for you, this time out west in one of the few joints that stays open ‘til late from the guys behind Love Brunch. Enjoy some cocktails (or dinner) in the bar area before enjoying the sounds in the main room: underground house DJ and Ibiza regular Robert James, deep house kings Audiojack and forward-thinking dance from LA’s Droog (who were also responsible for the Standard Hotel rooftop parties) amongst others. For £10 entry and guestlist email here quoting Urban Junkies. 7.30pm £12.50-£35 Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QL 11pm-4.30am £10 with UJ guestlist 12 Acklam Road, W10 5QZ PRODUCT PICK Snap Happy #1 Snap and be happy with these Polaroid colour films by The Impossible Project x Nigo. The man’s got a good eye. The Impossible Project x Nigo PX70 Color Shade Polaroid Films, available at Colette PRODUCT PICK Snap Happy #2 Treat your camera with love: no more throwing into the bottom of a tote or sack. This 1940s inspired Proenza Schouler leather camera case does the job just right (as well as looking good on your shoulder). The metal detailing and orange suede interior are a bonus. Proenza Schouler Camera Case, available at Colette SATURDAY ART: Gillian Wearing Retrospective at Whitechapel Gallery PARTY: Soul Clap present the Efunk Album Tour If you enjoyed Hirst at Tate Modern then head to another of the YBA collective’s retrospectives: Gillian Wearing. Expect the very best of her politically poetic photographs and films, including first exhibition "Signs that say what you want them to say and not Signs that say what someone else wants you to say". Deep. You can even send in your own hand-written sign to Tell Gillian on Facebook and Twitter - she’ll be announcing her faves in May. It’s about time Boston-born/Miami-based duo Soul Clap brought out an album: the intergalactic party pair has landed in London this weekend as part of their launch tour. Expect house-heavy tracks with the usual dose of funk, soul, hip hop and collaborations (All Saints’ Mel Blatt included). Oh and fun, lots of fun: see what we mean by checking out their Clapping Song video. 11am-6pm £9.50 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, E1 7QX 10pm-6am £14 Plan B, 418 Brixton Road, SW9 7AY POPCHIPS PICK Sponsored Listing Head to the Rooftop Film Club at The Yard, before the season ends. They’ve stayed classic this weekend, with screenings of cult films like Friday the 13th, Rocky and Cinema Paradiso. Our pick is tonight’s Psycho for a touch of iconic 60s Hitchcock. Rooftop Film Club, £9, until April 15 popchips, @popchipsUK, www.facebook.com/popchips, now available to buy in Waitrose, Wholefoods and Planet Organic AGENDA PICK Ceviche Dinner and Masterclass at Gaucho Ceviche is everywhere at the moment - from Red Snapper at La Bodega Negra to a whole outpost in Soho - so it’s high time you learned to DIY. Gaucho are hosting a Ceviche-based dinner and masterclass where you can learn (and eat) original and classic takes on the dish from Gaucho chefs. Trade in your pisco for a Malbec though, as there’ll be a bespoke wine selection to match. More info SUNDAY EAT: Pizarro Brunch FILM: London Independent Film Festival at Shortwave We love José. We love Pizarro. (And everyone loves the man himself.) So of course we love the news that Pizarro now has a brunch menu. Fresh OJ, eggs with morcilla, manchego or chorizo, Ibérico pork burgers with patatas fritas… this is morning snack time with a difference. Take a seat at the window, sip your cortado (strong espresso with steamed milk) and watch the Bermondsey set (and their many dogs) walk by. Stick around after your Sunday brunch for a dose of independent cinema. LIFF runs all week, showcasing indie films usually ignored by mainstream movie moguls. An afternoon of shorts is our pick of the week at local fave Shortwave (The Roxy down the road also has screenings). Get your cultural fix then sit at the bar for homemade pizza and cocktails. Oh and chat to owner Rob about his collection of donated curios behind the bar… 10am-2pm Ibérico burger £11 194 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3TQ 5.30pm Free or £2 per reservation 10 Bermondsey Square, SE1 3UN WEEKEND GUIDE by JC & MY LIKE SHARE FORWARD PREVIOUS EDITION (c) 2012 Urban Junkies. All rights reserved. Reproductions of any portion of this website only with our express permission. Urban Junkies is a free daily mailer. All listings and features are editorial: We do not receive any payment from venues, artists or promoters. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information listed but we cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions.