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Happy Thanksgiving! Or not. We’re still not quite sure. But we’re definitely up for some pre-Christmas mood lifters – and we’re thankful we’ve got lots of choice on that front. We’re checking out a one-man show that’s about all things American (sorta), as well as the new digs for one of our favourite museums. In between, there’s always crate-digging at Independent Label Market, and, well, wine by delivery, should none of these things tick the box.
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| This Weekend’s Picks |
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| • FRI American Man • SAT Independent Label Market • SUN Design Museum |
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| | Friday | |  |  |  | | | SEE: | | DANCE: | | American Man | | Tchami & guests | | | Yes, it’s Thanksgiving weekend… but we’re still not sure what to make of all the recent political events. Thanks to Hetain Patel’s one-man show at Sadler’s Wells, American Man, which ends tonight, we can escape reality for a few hours. It builds on the critically acclaimed American Boy, imagining a not-so-unimaginable future where Barack Obama is CEO of Apple, and Stephen Hawking and Oprah Winfrey shape policy.
| | If you haven’t heard of Tchami, well, he’s from Paris, Diplo loves him, and tix for his show tonight at Electric Brixton are already on third release (get some in, quick). It promises to be a fun-loving, vibrant, explosive night, with sets by The Magician, George Kwali, and more. Need we keep talking? See you there!
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£17
Rosebery Avenue,
EC1R 4TN
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£25
Town Hall Parade,
SW2 1RJ
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BLACK FRIDAY AT HACKNEY WALK | | | Sponsored Listing | |  | | | Sure, it was only a handful of years ago that Black Friday was a non-thing this side of the Atlantic. These days, though, it’s the best way to find promotions and deals – and right in time for Christmas. This weekend, you’ll find us at Hackney Walk, London’s only designer outlet district, where Black Friday weekend promotions include up to 70% off UJ faves such as Joseph (who make the best wide-leg trousers ever), MatchesFashion.com and Nike. There will even be further discounts over the weekend, and a special pop up from up-and-coming menswear designers including Matthew Miller, Tourne de Transmission, Kit Neale, CMMN SWDN, Baartman Seigal, Daniel W Fletcher, Georgina Hardinge, Primury and Liam Hodges. Elbows out.
| | | | Black Friday at Hackney Walk. Friday 25th November, 10am-8pm; Saturday 26th November, 10am-6pm; Sunday 27th November, 11am-5pm
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| | DRINK | | | CHIVAS REGAL'S 'THE BLEND' BAR | | | Sponsored Listing | |  | | | Out with frozen cocktails, in with winter warmers. Even though Chivas Regal’s blend masterclasses are totally sold out, you can still sample some whisky-based cocktails at their pop up bar ‘The Blend’ until the 4th December. When it comes to Scotch, these guys know what’s up. Don’t miss out!
| | | | The Blend By Chivas Regal is at Truman Brewery until 4th December. Free entry
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| | Saturday | |  | |  | | | EAT: | | GO: | | Bad Sports | | Independent Label Market | | | We’ve been talking about taquerias for a while now, and we’ll definitely be adding this place – currently in soft launch mode – to the list (have you seen their branding? #UJloves). We’re loving the sounds of dishes such as the Al Pastor taco, featuring acorn-fed Iberico pork, and when we’re all fuelled up, you’ll find us in the downstairs sports bar.
| | It’s time to get crate-digging as the independent label market is in town. Vinylheads get down and discover all the latest releases from independent labels including UJ favourites Ninja Tune, Upset the Rhythm, Rough Trade and Warp. Go find some gems!
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Prices vary
184 Hackney Road,
E2 7QL
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Free entry
Old Spitalfields Market, Horner Square,
E1 6EW
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| | FABRIC IS SAVED! FABRIC IS SAVED! FABRIC IS SAVED! FABRIC IS SAVED! YES! | |  | | | xx See you on the dance floor! xx
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| | Sunday | |  | |  | | | VISIT: | | ORDER: | | #newdesignmuseum | | Wine from Drop | | | ICYMI (but we doubt you did), the Design Museum shut its Shad Thames doors at the end of June – and has now, finally opened the doors to its new, swanky digs on High Street Ken in the former Commonwealth Institute. Originally opened by Terence Conran in 1989, the museum’s new home is a Grade II* listed 1960s building, converted by John Pawson with triple the space for exhibitions, including one permanent display and two temporary exhibitions, Fear and Love: Reactions to a Complex World, and the ninth roundup of its popular Designs of the Year.
| | What to do when 10 Cases, your favourite wine place in Covent Garden, launches a wine delivery app? You order wine, that’s what. Top quality, expertly chosen, great value wines, to be more precise – delivered wherever you’d like (seriously, even a picnic rug, they say), with no minimum spend. Delivery is free, unless you want it within a specific 1-hour time slot (£1.50) or simply ASAP (£3). With every order, you’ll even be entered into a raffle for a chance to win free wine every week. So much love for these guys.
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Free
238 Kensington High Street
W8 6AG
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| | DON’T MISS | | | SKATE CLUB NIGHTS AT SOMERSET HOUSE | | | Sponsored Listing | |  | | | Ice skating + drinking + DJs = skate club nights from Somerset House are back (and selling out quick). They’ve got some seriously good names behind the decks, including ultra-cool independent label Moshi Moshi making an appearance tonight, and Radio 1 DJ and Aus founder Will Saul on the 30th December. Get your skates on.
| | | | Skate Club Nights, £20, Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA
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| ME BY MELIÁ X URBAN JUNKIES MIAMI GUIDE
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| | | | To read our Miami guide click here, and for more information on ME by Meliá hotels visit www.themepeople.melia.com
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