Yes we know, Glastonbury and Wimbledon are the main star events, but for those sticking to London town, fear not, we’ve got a host of must-dos (and some anti-Glasto dos). Starting with Woodstock, followed by a tequila party and ending with a good ol’ Cuban sandwich. In between, we’ve got classic French food, an absinthe fountain and a picnic. Enjoy! This Weekend’s Picks • FRI Paris Texas NOT Glasto Party • SAT Penkul & Banks • SUN BBQ Box set from Hill & Szrok Master Butcher Latitude Reminder Sponsored listing Latitude 2014 is back and just as previous years, it’s a big one. Boasting the biggest names in not just comedy and music but theatre, dance, film, cabaret, literature and performance, Latitude is unrivalled for the breadth, depth and quality of its arts programming. Expect major shows, star acts, big-bill comedy line ups and ground breaking site-specific commissioned works, all set within the picturesque Henham Park, Suffolk. Don’t miss out. Buy your tickets now! Latitude Festival 2014, Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk, July 17-20, tickets available here FRIDAY SEE: Unseen Woodstock PARTY: Paris Texas Not Glasto Party If like us you’ve failed to get to Glasto tickets this weekend (boo!) but still want to partake in some festival vibes, get yourself to Forge & Co. The Shoreditch space is hosting an exhibition of never-before-seen Woodstock photography. Taken by Rolling Stone’s first photographer Baron Wolman and capturing iconic shots of the revelry, the retrospective captures the zeitgeist of yesteryear. And if you like what you see, limited edition prints are for sale. Keeping to the ‘we’re not at Glastonbury’ theme, head to Casa Negra’s Playroom for a tequila fuelled Not Glasto Party. Paris Texas DJs Tim Stephens and Joe Frie will take over the decks with their brand of funk, disco, indie, and revamped classic beats. And, as always, we suggest, get there for dinner and stay for a dance. All day Free 154-158 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6HU 9pm -2am £5 after 10pm 54-56 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3QR ONE SEASON. THREE PLAYS. ONE STAGE. Sponsored listing Kicking off the One Stage Season at the St James Theatre is Breeders. Written by Ben Ockrent and directed by Tamara Harvey; this new comedy offers a fresh take on family and procreation. Next up, award-winning writer Anya Reiss reimagines Anton Chekhov’s tragicomic masterpiece Uncle Vanya, in a stunning new version the 21st century. Finally, Blanche McIntyre directs Emlyn Williams’ critically acclaimed Accolade - this gripping thriller about sex, scandal and blackmail is as relevant now as when it first shocked audiences in 1950. Visit One Stage Season, St. James Theatre, 12 Palace Street, SW1E 5JA Breeders: Sept 3-Oct 4. Uncle Vanya: Oct 8 -8 Nov. Accolade: Nov 12-Dec 13. Box Office: 08442642140 FOLLOW US! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See what we've been snapping this week on Instagram! SATURDAY BRUNCH: Penkul & Banks DINNER: Brasserie Gustave Our bucket list of London brunches has expanded with the opening of Penkul & Banks on Curtain Road. What used to be Beard to Tail has been transformed. Gone is the meat heavy menu, replaced by Asian-influenced sharing platters, morning coffee and pastries. Cocktails are the kind you’d expect from the brains behind Callooh Callay, but if you’re after a boozy brunch, it’s all about the bottomless Bloody Marys and Prosecco. The latest Brasserie to join the revival hits Chelsea via France. Brasserie Gustave (named after the man who built le Eiffel) will feature a traditional French menu centred on classics such as steak tartare, Escargots á la Bourguignonne and crêpe suzette. French wines will be featured on a vast 170-strong list alongside an extensive absinthe menu, and fountain! Plus, we hear there’s a bespoke roaming trolley of specialty dishes. Bon appetit! All day £20 pp 77 Curtain Road, EC2A 3BS Open for lunch and dinner Prices vary 4 Sydney Street, SW3 6PP Eat Drink Bowl at All Star Lanes Sponsored listing ‘Eat Drink Bowl’ is back at All Star Lanes this month! Book to enjoy two courses of food, any choice of cocktail (think buttermilk fried chicken and jerk gravy with sweet potato fries, and ‘Roller Girl’s – vodka mixed with Crème de Peche, pomegranate juice and bubble-gum syrup), plus a game of bowling for just £29 (pp). And if the mood takes hold, you can add an hour of karaoke in one of the luxury booths for just £5pp (available at Brick Lane only). All Star Lanes, Holborn, Bayswater, Brick Lane and Westfield Stratford City. Offer available from 29th June – 29th July, Sunday – Wednesday only. SUNDAY PICNIC: BBQ Box set from Hill & Szrok and Cookshop SEE: Chef Today we picnic. Hill & Szrok, the master butchers by day and restaurant by night, are at it again. Having just opened their multi-purpose space in March, they’ve hit us with another USP – barbeque boxes to go. Available as of this weekend, the set includes two disposable barbeques, fresh cuts of meat (sausages, sirloins, skewers), and bread rolls. Pick up a box, head to adjacent London Fields, and have a DIY al fresco feast. From barbeque boxes to food trucks. Hollywood’s latest film, Chef, has a plot after our own heart. Written, directed and starring Jon Favreau, alongside heavy hitters Dustin Hoffman, Scarlett Johansson, and Robert Downey Jr, this comedy follows the story of a man who loses his job as a chef and sets up a food truck. Expect a sharp and witty script, oodles of charm, and a hankering for a Cuban sandwich. All day £40-£60 60 Broadway Market, E8 4QJ Various times Prices vary Various locations Now showing PACT COFFEE Sponsored listing London start-up Pact Coffee are back with another exclusive offer for Urban Junkies readers. Get a 250g bag of their delicious coffee worth £6.95 delivered to your door for just £1 including free P&P. Visit www.pactcoffee.com, use code URBAN2014 at the checkout and you'll be drinking fresh Pact coffee this weekend. Future bags are £6.95, delivered when you need them. WEEKEND GUIDE BY CS LIKE SHARE FORWARD PREVIOUS EDITION (c) 2014 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.