It’s the weekend, take a bao… from two new spots, one in Soho, the other in Shoreditch. For those who want to branch out from the Taiwanese milk bun, Foxlow has just opened in Stokey—we recommend a brunch visit. Party wise, RBMA is bringing a bit of Brooklyn love to Dalston, and, in other news, Ryan Gosling has made his directorial debut. Enjoy. This Weekend’s Picks • FRI Bao • SAT Next Step Enter. After Party • SUN Foxlow Top 5 restaurants we like the sound of 1. For loud rock ‘n’ roll head to Shackfuyu 2. Or if you prefer your 80s and 90s power ballads, Blacklock is for you 3. Smoking Goat booms out loud vinyl 4. With DJ turned punk chef, Carl Clarke, in charge of the speakers at Chick ‘n’ Sours, we’re told to expect a continuation of Disco Bistro parties. Think reggae, dub, punk and funk 5. And, speaking of DJs turned chefs, listen to a Clove Club playlist for dinner party inspo TONIGHT Lost River plus live Q&A with director Ryan Gosling at Curzon Chelsea Tonight, go see Lost River at Curzon Chelsea. Apart from being the most talked about film at Cannes last year, it marks Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut and onscreen comeback (oh yes!). Still not convinced? Gosling himself will be hosting a live Q&A after the movie. Buy. Tickets. Now. Curzon Chelsea in person Q&A with Ryan Gosling, 206 King's Road, SW3 5XP, Thursday, April 9, 6pm. FRIDAY EAT: Bao PARTY: RBMA PRESENTS BROOKLYN LOVE ALL NIGHTER Bao, with its legendary Taiwanese xiao chi (small eats) and milk buns (baos), has set up shop in Soho, dangerously close to UJHQ. The menu, starring their signature namesake baos stuffed with fillings like braised pork, peanut powder and fermented greens (the Classic) or crumbed daikon radish, hot sauce and coriander (the Daikon), are winners. As for the dessert, a fried Horlicks ice cream bao. Enough said. See you in the line. You can’t really go past an RBMA night. Tonight, they’re bringing a taste of Brooklyn’s finest, Wolf + Lamb, to the decks of Dalston. Playing with Belgian producer San Soda, expect the friendlier side of house rather than the usual underground house cannons. Get in the mood here. All day Prices vary Lexington Street, W1F 9AS 10pm-4am £10 36 Stoke Newington Road, N16 7XJ High Road Brasserie 4 to 7 For those in Chiswick, mark the time 4 to 7pm in the diary and head over to High Road Brasserie. Between Tuesday and Friday all food and drinks (including cocktails) on the menu are between… you guessed it, £4 and £7. Happy days! High Road Brasserie, 162 Chiswick High Road, W4 1PR. Promotion valid between 4pm to 7pm, Tues-Friday. UJ RUMOUR MILL: The Detroiter Psst… move over Smokey Tails, it seems Seth Troxler has a new kid in town, The Detroiter. Expect hot dogs, hot tracks and cold beers on Old Street. That’s all we know. Watch this space. FOLLOW US! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See what we've been snapping this week on Instagram! SATURDAY DRINK: Bull in a China Shop PARTY: Next Step Enter. After Party The new all-day restaurant and whisky bar, Bull in a China Shop, has opened. Taking a subtle lift from the Orient, start the day with breakfast bao (more baos, we told you) or congee. Or head in at lunch or dinnertime for the Chinese spiced whisky glazed rotisserie chicken or burgers in black charcoal buns. For post dinner drinks, the Japanese and Scotch whisky collection ticks the trend boxes. After the party comes the after party… For those who missed out on ENTER.Tobacco Dock snap up your tickets to the Next Step ENTER. After Party. Expect an all night techno electro session from the likes of Paco Osuna, Adam Beyer, and of course, Richie Hawtin. You’ll find us at the Sake bar. All day Prices vary 196 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6LG 10pm-6am £27.50 Studio Spaces 110 Pennington Street, E1W 2BB Everyman SPONSORED LISTING Everyman explodes onto the stage in a startling production with words by Carol Ann Duffy, Poet Laureate, movement by Javier De Frutos and Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) in the title role. Everyman is successful and riding high on hedonism when Death comes calling. He is forced to abandon the life he has built and embark on a frantic search to recruit a true friend to speak in his defence. But Death is close behind, and time is running out. Everyman, National Theatre, South Bank SE1 9PX, April 22 – August 30. Tickets from £15. Broadcast live to cinemas July 16, 7pm. PRESS PLAY: Soho Radio The new-ish live radio station (and coffee shop) from the heart of Soho. SUNDAY EAT: Foxlow SEE: Wild Tales Foxlow have officially opened in Stoke Newington. Swap your usual steak, ribs and roast for some new additions – we like the sound of the hake with romesco and ricotta dumplings with spring vegetables. Like the Clerkenwell branch, bottomless Bloody Marys and Aperol spritz slushies are de rigeur and a sundae for dessert is a must. End the weekend as you started it, with another film. Settle in for a black comedy like no other. Co-produced by Pedro Almodóvar, the Spanish film comprises six episodes linked by the common themes of comedic misfortune and revenge, from jealous brides and corrupt millionaires to road rage showdowns. Plus, expect to see echoes of one Almodóvar’s past films. We won’t say which one. All day Prices vary 71-73 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0AS Various cinemas Website Beyond Bollywood Sponsored listing A new Bollywood musical has hit the West End. Direct from sell out performances in Mumbai, Beyond Bollywood has all the colour and energy of Bollywood coupled with the fire, heat and desire of Indian dance. Written, choreographed and directed by Rajeev Goswami, with lyrics by Irfan Siddiqui and featuring an original score by Salim-Sulaiman, Beyond Bollywood is not just a musical; it’s a theatrical experience never seen before outside a Bollywood movie. Beyond Bollywood, London Palladium, Argyll Street, W1F 7TF. From May 8. 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 weekly 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.