For those of you caught between London Fashion Week and Chinese New Year, we’ve got a few more happenings to throw into the mix, starting on Thursday with some D.I.S.C.O, a Japanese izakaya (yes, another one) and a French rave on Friday, more Japanese on Saturday and a bottomless Peruvian brunch on Sunday. See you on the flip side. This Weekend’s Picks • FRI Shackfuyu • SAT Fontaine's • SUN The South London Vintage Furniture Flea TONIGHT: HOI POLLOI PRESENTS: RADICAL PEOPLE Start your weekend early with ‘the most life-affirming disco imaginable’ – sold! Nip into the bar or book a table for Hoi Polloi’s late supper for the launch of new publication ‘RADICAL PEOPLE’. Expect readings by its collaborators such as Judy Blame, Ron Athey and a special DJ set by Jeffrey Hinton playing the said D.I.S.C.O – suffice to say, great expectations. Hoi Polloi late supper, Thursday, February 18, 10:30pm till late. Free entry, all welcome. 100 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JQ. For more information or to book a table email reception@hoi-polloi.co.uk Sunny Afternoon SPONSORED LISTING Following a sold-out run at Hampstead Theatre, critics and audiences are raving about the West End’s New ‘Great British Musical’ (The Times). With Music and Lyrics by Ray Davies, a new Book by Joe Penhall (Birthday, Blue/Orange) and Direction by Edward Hall (Henry V, Chariots of Fire), SUNNY AFTERNOON depicts the rise to stardom of THE KINKS. Set against the back-drop of a Britain caught mid-swing between the conservative 50s and riotous 60s, this production explores one of Britain’s most iconic bands and the irresistible music that influenced generations.Featuring the classic hits: YOU REALLY GOT ME, WATERLOO SUNSET, LOLA, SUNNY AFTERNOON and many more. Get best available tickets for £39.50 (usually £59.50). To book visit or call 0844 871 7622 and use promo code SUNNYPROMO when prompted. A £3 transaction fee applies to all phone and online bookings. Terms and Conditions apply. FRIDAY DINNER: Shackfuyu PARTY: Oval Space Music presents Laurent Garnier and Friends The izakaya trend continues. After its successful soft launch, Shackfuyu, Bone Daddies’ new pop up, has officially opened. Here, the concept is all about Japanese ‘drinking food’ – think trendy Japanese bar snacks. The no reservations Soho epidemic continues, so get in quick before the queues start for hamachi tostadas, roasted scallops with chilli miso butter and mentaiko mac ‘n’ cheese. Now for some French vibes. Laurent Garnier, founding father of French techno, is set to shake up the Oval Space tonight. Expect a full night of electro big-hitters as Laurent takes to the decks for a six-hour set, with the help from some ‘surprise’ friends. As expected, all online tickets have sold out but we're told there'll be 50 on the door. Get. There. EARLY. 12pm-11pm Prices vary 14a Old Compton Street, W1D 4TJ 11.30pm-6am £25 29-32 The Oval, E2 9DT FOLLOW US! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See what we've been snapping this week on Instagram! TOP 5 hit list for Chinese New Year 1. Get down to the Star by Hackney Downs tonight for free beer, dumplings and chicken wings 2. Hit up Peony at Opium for late night cocktails and dumplings 3. It’s all about Kung Fu and Wong Island iced teas at Pimpshuei 4. Pair your Chinese snacks with wines, beers or cocktails at Forbidden City 5. For a blow-out feast, book a table at HKK SATURDAY EAT: Engawa DRINK: Fontaine's Again with Japanese, again with no reservations! But now we’re talking about traditional sushi and teppanyaki at Engawa, Ham Yard Hotel’s new restaurant. Specialising in Kobe beef (vegetarians need not apply), the 29-cover restaurant will be serving two set courses (five or nine) featuring a variety of Wagyu dishes. Go early to bag a spot but, if you have to wait, do so at the sleek sake bar. It’s all about vintage shell armchairs, giant gold palm trees and classic cocktails at the new Art Deco bar in Stoke Newington. Brainchild of burlesque performer Emerald Fontaine, the vibe here is, as you would expect, vintage, from the glassware to the sultry blues soundtrack. Come here for killer Manhattans and old-school decadence. Oh, and come March, look out for the cabaret schedule. 6pm-11pm Prices vary 1 Ham Yard, W1D 7DT 6pm-12am Prices vary 176 Stoke Newington Road, N16 7UY Product pick: PETALON FLOWERS For all your bloomin’ needs. Flowers picked fresh from the flower market, hessian-wrapped and delivered by bike. For only £25. We’re obsessed. To order a bunch or find out more click here SUNDAY BRUNCH: LIMA Floral SHOP: The South London Vintage Furniture Flea If you haven't checked out LIMA Floral yet for some Peruvian fare, do so this weekend. They’ve added a weekend brunch menu, and it looks good. Choose from either the Andean breakfast, which includes potato pancakes, suckling pig brioche buns and egg frittatas, or go big with the three-course sharing brunch. Add a tenner for free flowing bubbles. Prosecco-ed out, us? Never. Forget about flat-packed Ikea furniture and overpriced replicas and instead head to The Vintage Furniture Flea. A fave for the deco crowd, this market is all about impeccable, mid-century modern pieces: think everything 1950s and beyond, from Ercol chairs to G-Plan coffee tables. There's also barware, ceramics, textiles, lighting and more – you’ll find us by the cocktail trolleys. 10:30am to 3:30pm £18 per person, and the three-course brunch menu for £30 per person 14 Garrick Street, WC2E 9BJ 10:30am to 4:30pm £3 Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton Hill, SW2 1RW 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. 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