This weekend Wimbledon and Glasto may be in the headlines but if you’re not fussed then cast your eyes over our mix of weekend picks. We start with some prawnography and a bit of French cuisine, before an all out Pride blow out, which would make the late, great Madame Jojo proud. Sunday, we’re winding down with a backyard BBQ and sliding down some contemporary art. Still feeling the pinch of missing Glastonbury? No worries, we have a satellite party in London – no mud. Enjoy. This Weekend’s Picks • FRI Prawnography • SAT Alt-Glastonbury • SUN Carsten Höller at the Southbank TOP 5 raw restaurants 1. Fans of M RAW, good news: they’re launching a sushi bar specialising in organic quinoa sushi, homemade biltong and boa buns plus bits of caviar and lobster - it’s just that kind of place 2. However for a strict raw meal (vegan friendly, dairy free and nothing heated above 42C/118F), head to the sleek La Suite West hotel in Bayswater and its restaurant, Vantra Vitao 3. For those in the Oxford Street area, try vegan café RAW for its gluten-free, raw, low-sugar, low-GI and macrobiotic dishes without any hippy clichés 4. An oldie but a goodie, Nama Foods in Notting Hill, even for those not on a raw diet, try the fermented blueberry cheesecake 5. It wouldn’t be a list without Tanya’s Café in Chelsea: raw tacos, sprouted raw buckwheat gnocchi and cold press cocktails The roots of the Kopparberg Urban Forest reawaken for a second summer in East London Sponsored listing We’re still buzzing from the fun in the sun, cider-drinking and tune-tapping festivities of last week’s Kopparberg Urban Forest – fuelled by the rhythms of DJ Yoda and Norman Jay, and we’re already planning this week’s visit. From Leddra Chapman on Wednesday and the electronic sounds of Karin Park on Thursday to the acid punk assault of Horsefight on Friday and, of course, Supa Dupa Fly’s cannon of a hip hop day on Saturday – it’s gonna be a big weekend. However, for those who can only make it on Sunday, expect the smooth sounds of soul, funk, boogie and R ‘n’ B via BBC Radio and MTV Base legend Trevor Nelson. See you in the forest. Get in the mood, courtesy of Swedish born popstar Karin Park. The Kopparberg Urban Forest. June 10 – June 12, free entry. Open every Wednesday to Sunday. Wednesday – Friday: 4pm-11.00pm, Saturday – Sunday: 12pm-11.00pm 37 – 41 Whitepost Lane, Hackney Wick, E9 5EN. Next to Hackney Wick Overground station. FRIDAY EAT: Prawnography EAT: Les Deux Salons The Old Street roundabout has been doing some interesting things of late, namely its reincarnation into the ‘Magic Roundabout’. Accessible only via Old Street tube station, look for the sign to Old Street Terrace / The Magic Roundabout, and a seaside fishermen hut on the roundabout is what you’ll find. Prawnography is, as you would expect, all about seafood. From the charred 12-inch prawns and whole crabs to the fish and prawn sliders, pretend it's summer and dig in. Now for a slice of Parisian life. Head to the new (but old) Les Deux Salons in Covent Garden. Taken on by Prescott & Conran (the same people behind the Albion), the ground floor is now a hive of activity with its all-day café, bistro, bar and wine shop. However, traditionalists should go upstairs for a classic French restaurant with Gallic fare: think fois gras terrine, steak tartare and lobster bisque on white linen. 12pm-10pm Prices vary Old Street Roundabout, map 7.30am–12.30am Prices vary 40-42 William IV Street, WC2N 4DD FOLLOW US! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See what we've been snapping this week on Instagram! The Old Queens Head Presents: Lucky Chip Burgers Sponsored listing Fans of Lucky Chip burgers head to their new home at The Old Queens Head. Expect all their classics such as the Kevin Bacon (aged beef patty, American cheese, Applewood smoked bacon), the Woody Harrelson (Portobello mushroom, aubergine, roasted pepper, cheddar, ginger sweet chili and aioli) and the John Belushi (duck, veal and marrow patty, foie gras and truffle aioli) – with, of course Oreo Ice Cream for dessert. Dig in. Lucky Chip at The Old Queens Head. 44 Essex Road, N1 8LN SATURDAY PARTY: Alt-Glastonbury PARTY: WUT!?CLUB's Tropical Fiesta: London Pride Extravaganza Like we said, off with the Wellies. Head to the Oval Space terrace today for a taste of the five-day fest. With everything from a live five-piece cover band to a back-to-back Kanye West soundtrack and even live screenings from Glastonbury itself, this is as close as you’ll get sans Winnebago – which is no bad thing. For those still mourning the loss of Madame Jojo’s, good news – a new venue by the same team has popped up in what was the old Pigalle club. Like Jojo’s, come here for Kitsch Cabaret, club nights, album launches, and after-parties. As far as tonight is concerned, East London’s WUT!?CLUB and their hip-hop fabulous posse have winged their way into Electric Carousel for a tropical Pride Special. Strike a pose! 12pm till 10.30pm Free entry 29-32 The Oval, E2 9DU 10.30pm-4am From £10 215 - 217 Piccadilly, W1J 9HL SUNDAY DO: Carsten Höller at the Southbank EAT: TOWN HALL YARD Belgian artist Carsten Höller has taken over the Hayward Gallery with interactive installations, inside and out. Described as the "Willy Wonka of contemporary art", playfulness is a fortunate by-product of the exhibitions ‘decision-making’ theme. Fly over the Waterloo Bridge, go down the spiral slide, walk through some eerie air ducts and have a go on the flying machines – all in the name of art. Heads up for those who like their outdoor drinking and dining – Town Hall Yard launches this weekend (Saturday, Sunday and soon-to-be every Friday). Held in Town Hall Hotel's newly opened astro-turfed yard, we’re told to expect negronis, G&Ts and skinny coladas on tap via Peg + Patriot with The Corner Room on barbeque duty. Pray for rays! 12pm-6pm From £15 Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX 12pm till 10pm Prices vary Patriot Square, E2 9NF DO NOT DISTURB Purobeach, Barcelona In A Sentence Urban beach club by the well-known Puro brand. About In Barcelona, if you’re not a beach goer, and not at a hotel with a pool, it can be a very urban sweat vibe come summer. But at the new Puro Barcelona, you can dip, dine, and drink, all with the urban city skyline in the background – even if you’re not a hotel guest. The Vibe If you’ve been to Puro before (#UJloves the one in Palma), you know the drill. Billowing whites on the staff, sunshine sustenance (sushi, light salads, well spiced seafood), all washed down with rosé by day, stronger cocktails by night. Music plays from sunrise to end of day, and massages can be arranged. There are kids, so make sure you choose wisely when you’re selecting a lounger, and check the schedule for special events throughout the summer – Love Brunch recently held a party here. Highlights UJ says spend the day here, have a late lunch at Xiringuito Escriba, wander around town, then head back for sunset and drinks. Being up high has its perks. Info Purobeach Barcelona Hosted at the Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona, Passeig del Taulat 262- 264 Barcelona, 08019, Spain Open from 10AM – 11PM until 13 September 10AM – sunset 14 September- 31 October Purobeach.com 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. 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