If you hadn't already jam-packed your weekend full of bits from our August Culturist – learning Chinese, swimming in Brockwell, drinking wine in Hackney – then we've got a few more suggestions – and they mostly revolve around food. We have bratwurst, pizza and the new Street Feast on the menu, as well as a party favourite on Friday, and a new Studio Ghibli release on Sunday. Internationally, we're looking to Venice and Paris this month. And, if you're lamenting the near-end of festival season, start next year's planning with our Worldwide review. This Weekend’s Picks • FRI Pizza Pilgrims • SAT Street Feast • SUN Herman Ze German INTERNATIONAL #1 Venice Film Festival If you missed the opening of the Venice Biennale in June, head there at the end of the month for a double culture whammy of art and cinema. The 70th Venice Film Festival, which starts on August 28, is the oldest film festival in the world, so expect big contenders: James Franco's adaptation of Cormac McCarthy novel Child Of God, Paul Schrader's highly anticipated The Canyons (Brett Easton Ellis wrote it, LiLo and porn actor James Deen star) and opening film Gravity, Alfonso Cuarón's new sci-fi thriller with Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Miu Miu will also return to the festival this year with the 5th and 6th installments of its Women's Tales short films. Venice Film Festival, August 28 – September 7 INTERNATIONAL #2 Maison Kitsuné Pop-Up at The Palais Royal Garden Our boos at the news of Kitsuné's store closures (due to renovations) quickly turned to woos when news broke of its replacement pop-up at the Palais Royal Garden. Hidden in a floral-covered corner of the gardens of the Domaine National du Palais Royal, opposite the Palais du Louvre, the summer pop-up will have all the expected rails of its ready-to-wear line, records and arty bric-à-brac. Kitsuné via the Louvre - we like. Maison Kitsuné Pop-Up Store At The Palais Royal Garden, until end of September 30 rue de Montpensier 75001 Paris FRIDAY EAT: Pizza Pilgrims PARTY: Deviation at XOYO Our favourite three-wheeling pizza boys, Pizza Pilgrims, have gone bricks and mortar (but don't worry, the Piaggio Ape will still be around). Opening their first pizzeria on Dean Street, Thom and James will be serving up their old favourites: classic Neapolitan margheritas, Portobello mushroom with smoked garlic oil and spicy Nduja sausage, plus some new Napoli additions. There's also prosecco on tap (of course) and limencello is the main cocktail star. It's the first Friday of the month, which means one thing – Deviation at XOYO. The monthly knees-up will feature main man Benji B plus a heavyweight line up that includes Tri-Angle's Evian Christ and New York-based artist, musician and composer, Fatima Al Qadiri. And that's just downstairs. Upstairs, funk, grime and electronica will be order of the day, courtesy of wunderkinds Lil Silva, Scratcha and Sampha. Fingers crossed for the Jessie Ware Valentine mash up. 12pm-11pm Pizzas from £7 11 Dean Street, W1D 3RP 9pm-4am £12.50 32-37 Cowper Street, EC2A 4AP SURE COMPRESSED OPENS THE IMPROVE ROOMS Sponsored listing New Sure Compressed has joined forces with the hottest industry talent – from fashion and beauty to photography, nutrition and careers – to unveil The Improve Rooms in London's Fitzroy Square. For one day only, The Improve Rooms will offer free, personal, bite-sized sessions with leading experts to help you to be the best possible you.  You'll also be treated to cocktails and sweet treats. The Improve Rooms will open from 4pm on Thursday 8th August and appointments are strictly limited.  For a chance to attend, email surecompressed@mischiefpr.com The Improve Rooms is inspired by Sure's new range of deodorants, offering Sure's best ever protection in a little can. * Attendees will be selected at random BOOK NOW Toast Cornwall After the success of its first food event Toast is back, this time for more county-themed gastronomical fun. This time it explores Cornwall, and though not set down South (it will be held at Maltby Street Market) the food will more than make up for it. Expect talks from collaborators such as chef James Lowe (Young Turks, St John), The Good Earth Growers and Natoora followed by a Sunday lunch cooked up by Lowe and Pitt Cue Co's Tom Adams. Expect the very best of Cornish surf and turf: baked turbot, grilled mangalitza, Cornish ice cream, plenty of veg from Keveral farm and gooseberry cocktails. TOAST, August 18 1pm-4pm, LASSCO, Maltby Street, SE1 3PA, £35 DANCE SWAN LAKE RELOADED Sponsored listing Created by Fredrik Rydman, Swan Lake Reloaded uses the remixed music of Tchaikovsky combined with a host of Swedish and international pop and rock writers. With over 70,000 tickets sold in Sweden, sold-out shows this year in Berlin, Munich, Stockholm, Vienna and more, don't miss out on your chance to experience the powerful, stunning dance extravaganza: Tchaikovsky meets streetdance at the London Coliseum. Swan Lake Reloaded, Tues August 6 – Sat August 10, London Coliseum, St Martin's Lane, WC2N 4ES SATURDAY FEAST: Street Feast SHOP: Mr Quiffy Those of you who are mourning the end of Street Feast, Merchant Yard will be happy to hear of its new 8-week run at Dalston Yard. Head there at brunch time this Saturday for a Bloody Mary Buffet (or Caffeine Canteen for the soft-core among you) and the East London Brunch Club. Alternatively, arrive later for this week's line up of vendors including Cheeky Italian, Yum Jungle and Breddo's Taco Shack, among others, as well as new fixture Street Vin wine bar, home to a list of interesting producers at decent prices. We say go sharesies on their Magnum of the Week. Henry Holland just got cooler, quite literally. Taking over an ice cream van and christening it "Mr Quiffy", the touring technicolour van has all the bells and whistles of an ice cream truck – without the actual ice cream. Instead, expect to be served limited edition House of Holland merchandise by Mr Holland himself (well, maybe), as the bus is set to tour London from Friday onwards, before hitting the road northwards for Manchester. First stop – Covent Garden. 12pm-12am Free entry Dalston Yard, Hartwell Street, E8 3DU All day Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 8RF SKATE ON Skate King's Cross Sponsored listing If you fancy a Friday night with a difference, head to Skate King's Cross for your fill of roller D-I-S-C-O. This weekend, two big bill DJs are in the mix – Severino on Friday and Solar all-day on Saturday (from 3pm) – so lace up. Disco Bistro will take care of the post-skate snacks – expect disco wings, burgers and hard shakes – with a few guest chefs taking over in the coming weeks – Street Kitchen, Gizzy Erskine, Lucky Chip and an all-star foodie finale. Stay tuned here for updates. Skate King's Cross, until September 6, Granary Square, N1C 4AA FESTIVAL REVIEW Worldwide 2013, Sète Franc In A Sentence They Say: Experience the best of today's inspired artists, bands and DJs in the most unique environments. We Say: Gilles Peterson and friends having a laugh in the South of France. The Party The overriding sentiment we got at this festival is that it's civilised! Everything from the venues, to the crowd, to the loo queues, to the drinks served (our drink of choice was rosé) were much more civilised than anything we've seen at a festival before. The venues really make this festival. Read the full review here SUNDAY EAT: Herman Ze German FILM: From Up on Poppy Hill Stop for lunch or dinner, Berliner-style, at Soho newbie Herman Ze German on Old Compton Street. After the success of its Villier Street Shop, ze bratwurst is making it big time in W1. Go for bratwurst, brockwurst, chilli beef or leberkäse sausages, or the customary currywurst (a sausage topped with curry-tomato sauce). All washed down with Fritz Cola cocktails. Lecker! From hotdogs to cartoons. Japan's iconic anime house, Studio Ghibli, is back with new film From Up on Poppy Hill. Expect the usual Ghibli monikers: colourful animations, a catchy soundtrack and an intriguing storyline. Based on a 1980s manga, the tale is set in Yokohama prior to the 1964 Olympics and follows the romance of two teenagers who campaign to save their student clubhouse from demolition. It may not be as fantastical as its Ghibli predecessors but it's a charming watch, especially on a rainy Sunday. 10am-10:30pm Sausage rolls from £4.25 33 Old Compton Street, W1D 5JU Times vary £7.20 Hackney Picturehouse, 270 Mare Street, E8 1HE RESERVED Soho Diner – The new diner on the block 19-21 Old Compton Street, W1D 5JJ | 0207 7345656 | @SohoDinerLDN In a sentence Electric Diner's Soho sister. Vibe Like the Electric Diner but Soho-side without the gloss (they've traded in the bouncy red booths for what look like park benches here). It's sociable, casual, and has an almost-pub-like feel. Flavours Classic American dishes – on steroids. A few of the main Electric stars have made the move to Soho. The signature cheeseburger still ticks all the boxes (brioche buns, melted cheese, special sauce with a double patty and the option of bacon and/or fried egg), as did the chicken wings, in all their sticky splendour. But enough about the Electric-Soho exchange; we especially liked the Soho-only dishes. Standouts were the souped-up Philly cheese steak sandwich – think 100% beef, capsicum, shallots and onion without a drop of Philly cheese, replaced instead with Italian Provolone. They have all the fashionable food buzz words on the menu, too – quinoa, mac 'n' cheese, aioli fries – but our favourite were the never-before-seen ham and cheese toastie fingers. Dessert may be no frills at a first glance, but the banana split is trucker size and the brownie is no bland Betty Crocker. But the real P.O.D of the diner is the cocktails on tap. A gung-ho nod to the 2013 prosecco-on-tap trend; our favourites were the negroni (a real kicker) and the Ginger Collins with fresh and crystallised ginger. "We couldn't help but wonder" about the Cosmo... is this a comeback? Décor American via British diner (no surprises there). Think counter-top dining and American retro touches – old-school reel machines and chequered floor. And being a new addition to the Soho House family, there is the compulsory dark wood panelling and exposed kitchen. Upshot Cocktails on tap – enough said. Reserved Archive > FOLLOW US! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See what we've been snapping this week on Instagram! RESERVED by CS | WEEKEND GUIDE by JC & CS LIKE SHARE FORWARD PREVIOUS EDITION (c) 2013 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. 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