Tue 30 September, 2014 The Culturist London’s cultural highlights this OCTOBER September’s packed calendar may have been and gone, but we’re not slowing down. From big bill exhibitions and art fairs to new restaurant openings and interesting cocktail happenings, come rain or shine, there are a wealth of things to do this month. Here are our top picks. EAT: Spring It’s finally here – Skye Gyngell’s first solo restaurant, Spring. Bringing her penchant for seasonal dishes to Somerset House’s 'New Wing', Spring features a daily changing menu of simple, 'ingredient-led' dishes: langoustines with seaweed butter, roasted turbot and beef fillets served with wild greens. Tipped as one of the openings of 2014, book a table now. Reservation lines open today. October 14 Somerset House, Lancaster Place, WC2R 1LA PARTY: Supa Dupa Fly vs Soul Food Ace Hotel is getting a dose of Supa Dupa Fly’s 90s hip-hop this October. The monthly club night will be taking over Miranda, but doing something a bit different: they’ll be starting the party with a pop-up diner. Ready yourself for ‘Jerk chicken with Jay-Z and blueberry pie with Biggie’. The menu will be three courses of soul food with live performances in between. And when the dishes have been cleared? Hit the dance floor to drop it like it’s hot. October 11 100 Shoreditch High street, E1 6JQ DO: ICA Off-Site at the Old Selfridges Hotel If you’re after a Frieze alternative (but still want a slice of the action), try the ICA and its off-site happenings at the Old Selfridges Hotel. Expect a week of free live events: dance, music, exhibitions and discussions from international artists and performers. Our pick has to be the disco heavy Parallel Visions night presented by NTS radio with live sets by Golden Teacher, We Are Shining and Emotional. October 14-18 400 Oxford Street, W1A 1AB GO: Keaton Henson presents: Cellophony - Vivaldi’s Four Seasons: Now for some classical music. “Cellophony” by Keaton Henson, the multi-sensory, immersive version of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Book a spot and be guided through the changing seasons via a combination of classical music, theatre, art installations and light and temperature effects. All in the unlikely warehouse setting of the Oval Space. So, if you’re only going to see one classic concert this year… October 7-8 £25 29-32 The Oval, E2 9DT DRINK: LITTLE RED DOOR at Zetter Townhouse Zetter Townhouse is about to get some Parisian love from the Little Red Door. Bartenders from the Marais speakeasy will be crossing la Manche for one night only to take the reins of the Clerkenwell institution. Expect exclusive creations such as the Blanco Collins, Poor Willy’s Mule and Don’t Boire. Although we don’t know exactly what’s in them, we trust their creds – Bombay Sapphire recently awarded head bartender Remy Savage ‘World’s Most Imaginative Bartender’. October 8 49-50 St John's Square, EC1V 4JJ EAT II: SeÑor Ceviche Peruvian food – we’re not done with you yet. Señor Ceviche is keeping the trend rolling with its permanent new home in Kingly Court. Come here for the casual menu of ceviche, Peruvian street food and barbeque classics alongside boozy piscos and loud Latin tunes. Don’t fancy that? There’s always Pizza Pilgrims, Rum Kitchen, Shoryu… circa 2014, Kingly Court you’re looking good. October 20 Kingly Court, W1 SEE: The Last Great Adventure is You The queen of neon, Tracey Emin, is back with her latest retrospective The Last Great Adventure is You. The first since her 2011 exhibition at The Hayward Gallery includes 50 new works, all exploring rites of passage, time and turning 50. Expect her usual pick ‘n’ mix of sculptures, paintings, large-scale embroideries – and, of course, neon works. October 8 – November 16 144 – 152 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3TQ Victoria AW14 Presentation: SPONSORED LISTING To celebrate the launch of their Winter Collection, Victoria shoes are throwing an in store party, at their home BOXPARK, Shoreditch! Free drinks will be served to guests during the event, plus 20% off ALL purchases that evening! And for those partial to a selfie or two, take a snap of yourself in your new Victoria shoes during the evening using #MyVictorias to be in for a chance to win a pair of your choice. The winner will be announced on Victoria’s global Facebook page. See you there! October 2 6pm-9pm BOXPARK, Shoreditch by CS #Sneakerswould… dance with jellied eels. Spontaneous boat rides, tequila shots, secret gigs, jellied eels – #sneakerswould – and did last Thurday night. Click here to read about the last of the #sneakerswould events. Download The Ticket for more fun events! CLICK HERE TO READ MORE INSTAGRAM See what we snapped on our #sneakerswould tour of East London. SILENT SWOON AT St Martin’s Courtyard Sponsored listing St Martin’s Courtyard is proud to bring back Silent Cinema. And this year it’s all about heartthrobs in films. Don the wireless headphones and get set for evenings with Jude Law and Matt Damon (The Talented Mr Ripley), Ryan Gosling (Crazy, Stupid, Love) and James Dean (Rebel Without A Cause). For the series, the courtyard will be transformed into an open-air movie theatre so expect a full size cinema screen, free gourmet popcorn, tasty treats and a bottle of fizz! And the best bit, it’s all free. Simply enter the ballot for a chance to win. St Martin’s Courtyard Silent Cinema, 14-16 October, Slingsby Place London, WC2 120 free tickets are available through an online ticket ballot at www.stmartinscourtyard.co.uk JOHN A co-production with DV8 Physical Theatre Company and the National Theatre Sponsored listing This powerful new verbatim work by DV8 Physical Theatre follows the extraordinary life story of one man. John. After years of crime, drug use and struggling to survive; John’s desire for a new life leads him to a place unknown by most. Based on frank interviews conducted by DV8’s Artistic Director, Lloyd Newson, JOHN combines spoken word with movement to create a touching and poignant theatrical experience. A co-production with DV8 Physical Theatre. A work conceived and direct by Llyod Newson. At the National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX 30 October - 13 January. Tickets from £15 www.nationaltheatre.org.uk | 020 7452 3000 LIKE SHARE FORWARD PREVIOUS EDITION (c) 2014 Urban Junkies. All rights reserved. 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