We can’t get enough of barbeques, chops and bacon baps at the moment – so that’s exactly what’s on the agenda this weekend. Plus, we have a few quirky art picks and some V-Day offerings (if you can’t beat ‘em…). Party wise? Tickets are still available for Cassius at Ministry. Have fun! This Weekend’s Picks • FRI Bó Drake • SAT Blacklock • SUN Le Swine TOP 5 VALENTINE'S PARTIES 1. Pucker up for the Kitsune French Kiss Party. 2. Okay, okay not an ‘official’ Valentine's party, but, whatever. Hit up Idris Elba’s 7 Wallace at Paradise by Way of Kensal Green. 3. Book a spot and go underground to The Artful Badger’s Love and Lightning: Valentine’s Ball at the Vault Festival. 4. A huge house party filled with Broken Hearts and Promises – obvs. 5. Dress up old-school prom style for Qua Vadis’ Valentine’s Day Massacre Disco. Aqua Kyoto Infinity Brunch on Sundays SPONSORED LISTING Limitless Champagne? Oh, go on then. Aqua Kyoto, known for its impeccable Japanese food and that roof terrace, now offers an Infinity Brunch every Sunday. Order a Bloody Mary to start before a sushi and sashimi platter, yakitori skewers from the sumibiyaki grill, salad, noodles, miso soup and edamame, as well as a selection of Japanese mochi ice cream for dessert, all with unlimited Veuve Clicquot Champagne* for £65! Sunday lunch just got an upgrade. Click here to book. Aqua Kyoto, 240 Regent Street (entrance at 30 Argyll Street, opposite the London Palladium) W1B 3BR *Limitless Champagne for your two hour reservation. FRIDAY SEE: Breaking Bad character portraits by Ralph Steadman DINNER: BÓ Drake Ralph Steadman, best known for his illustrations in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, has turned his attention to another subject, Walter White. Having illustrated the new Breaking Bad DVD covers, 71A gallery will be putting them on show alongside a series of original artworks, inspired by the cult TV show, by up-and-comers (chosen by Steadman himself). Breaking Bad meets Fear and Loathing, well, sort of. The time has finally come: Bó Drake has opened its BBQ doors. The interesting menu fuses east Asian flavours with some Mejico and Californian touches – thanks to head chef Heath McDonald, who cut his teeth during the LA food truck movement. Expect dishes such as rib tips in bourbon sauce, kimchi quesadillas with roasted poblano cream and bo ssam with smoked pulled pork, kimchi and ssamjang. Refreshment wise? It’s all about the soju and mezcal slushie. 10am-6pm Free entry 71a Leonard Street, EC2A 4QS 6pm-11pm Prices vary 6 Greek Street, Soho, W1D 4DE VODAFONE LONDON FASHION WEEKEND 26 February – 1 March 2015 Somerset House, London SPONSORED LISTING LFW is around the corner, meaning you’ll want to book your tickets to Vodafone London Fashion Weekend ASAP. The one-stop-designer-shop at Somerset House will be hosting a mix of designer pop ups from British and international brands, talks and style advice from the best in the business and catwalk shows –don’t miss the Trend Catwalk Show for the best of the SS15 trends. Book now! For a 20% discount on all tickets (except Luxe) enter URBANJUNKIES at the checkout. Vodafone London Fashion Weekend Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA PRODUCT PICK I: FASHION IS NUTS Anna Wintour as “Alpha Nut,” Gabrielle Chanel as “Coconut,” A$AP Rocky as “New Nut on the Block”. Suffice to say, we’re nuts about these nuts – illustrated by artist (and UJ fave) Donald Robertson. Fashion is Nuts, available here. FOLLOW US! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See what we've been snapping this week on Instagram! SATURDAY EAT: BlackLock PARTY: Cassius at Ministry of Sound Soho newcomer Blacklock is shining the spotlight on the humble chop. Cooked over charcoal and seared with Blacklock irons, order a five-pound cocktail and dig into a stack of hot ‘n’ juicy beef, lamb or pork chops. Although the meat may be the star, make sure to have a pick from the sides – standouts include kale with parmesan, barbequed baby gems and the ten-hour ash-roasted potatoes. Oh, and did we mention the ‘bottle for the table’ cocktails? Bring it on! If you haven't yet got tickets for tonight at Ministry, do so now. This one's going to be big: Cassius is headlining with their brand of classic house and big hit tracks, supported by fellow Parisian Clara 3000. Otherwise, for a blast of ‘cosmic spacious disco’, head to the party in room 103, where French tech house DJ The Mekanism will be on decks until sunrise. 12pm-11.30pm Currently in soft launch mode with 50% off all food and drinks. Officially opens Monday, Feb 16. 24 Great Windmill Street, Soho, W1D 7LG 11pm – 7am Advance tickets from £18 103 Gaunt Street, SE1 6DP My Night With Reg at the Apollo Theatre ‘BRITISH DRAMA DOESN'T GET BETTER THAN THIS’ Evening Standard ★★★★★ SPONSORED LISTING Following its critically acclaimed sell-out season at the Donmar Warehouse, this classic comedy is now playing at the Apollo Theatre for a limited run. At Guy's London flat, old friends and new gather to party through the night. This is the summer of 1985, and for Guy and his circle the world is about to change forever. The entire original Donmar cast including Downton Abbey's Julian Ovenden reprise their roles for this hotly anticipated West End transfer. To buy your £19.50 tickets (usually £25) call 0844 482 9671 or visit mynightwithreg.co.uk and quote promocode URBAN when prompted. Valid Mon-Thurs until March 5, subject to availability . Running time: 1 hour 55 minutes (no interval). SUNDAY EAT: Le Swine SEE: Magnificent Obsessions: The Artists as Collector Quash your Sunday hangover with one of the best bacon butties in town, courtesy of Bruno Loubet, James Packman and their pig pimpin’ food truck, Le Swine. Parked at Brentford market (and Broadway market on Saturdays), get there early-ish for a taste of the homemade milk and onion bap, filled with a fried egg, bacon butter and homemade tomato or mushroom ketchup. Be sure to order a side of slow cooked, pulled pork beans. Hoarding: we’re all a bit guilty of it, and we’re in good company if the Barbican’s latest exhibition is anything to go by. The exhibition displays the personal ‘hoarding’ collections of post-war and contemporary artists: from Warhol’s collection of cookie jars, Sir Peter Blake's masks and elephant figurines to Damien Hirst’s apt pile of skulls and taxidermy. Clutter just got arty. 10am – 2pm From £5 Market Place, TW8 8AH 10am-11pm From £12 Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS PRODUCT PICK II: Timothy Goodman Posters If you’re giving a bit of V Day love this year, we say do it via Timothy Goodman. The New York artist has created a series of ‘memories’ – handwritten stories about dating, relationships, and romantic failures, from his first crush to internet stalking – as part of an exhibition for Colette this month, which includes posters (and other merch) available to buy. #UJloves. Available from Colette WEEKEND GUIDE BY CS LIKE SHARE FORWARD PREVIOUS EDITION (c) 2015 Urban Junkies. All rights reserved. Reproductions of any portion of this website only with our express permission. Urban Junkies is a free daily mailer. 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