Valentine's Day kicks off this weekend, and whether you're romantically-inclined or not, there's something for everyone.
From London Fashion Week, to a bit of vintage retail therapy, or even theatrical frights - look no further.
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<p><strong>FASHION: London Fashion Week AW14 </strong></p><p>It’s here again, and boy, are we excited. Kicking off on Valentine’s Day is London Fashion Week’s autumn/winter 2014 show season.</p><p><em>Taking place at various locations in the capital between 14-18 February.</em></p><p><em><a href="http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/">londonfashionweek.co.uk</a></em><a href="http://www.elleuk.com/fashion/news/london-fashion-week-question-answer-henry-holland-mary-katrantzou-michael-van-der-ham-holly-fulton-eudon-choi"></a></p>
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<p><strong>FILM: Vauxhall Village presents Tunnel of Love</strong></p><p>Avoid the usual score of cliché Valentine’s activities this weekend with Vauxhall Village’s quirky programme of cinematic offerings.</p><p>Screenings will take place in a charming disused railway arch in Vauxhall, aptly-dubbed <a href="http://www.wegottickets.com/searchresults">The Tunnel of Love</a>, and audience members are sure in for a treat with romantic classics such as <em>Casablanca</em> and <em>Breakfast at Tiffany’s.</em></p><p>Guests will be gussied up in blankets and wireless headphones, with a comfy armchair as the perch for the night. So sit back, cosy up, and enjoy the show.</p><p><em>Arch 50, South Lambeth Place, Vauxhall, SW8 1SP</em></p>
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<p><strong>SHOP: Frock Me!</strong></p><p>This Sunday sees Kings Road’s Chelsea Town Hall turned into a one-stop vintage Aladdin’s cave for the tenth anniversary of its Frock Me! fashion fair.</p><p>With the likes of Kate Moss and Annie Lennox as previous attendees, on offer is rail after rail of stylish one-offs, with rare vintage designer goods also up for grabs (we’re talking Hermes scarves and original twenties flapper gowns).</p><p>The event will also be in collaboration with Brighton’s Blackbird Tea Rooms who will be on hand to cater to the needs of parched shoppers with their pop-up vintage tea house.</p><p><em>Chelsea Town Hall, King's Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 5EE</em><em> </em></p><p><em><a href="http://www.frockmevintagefashion.com/">frockmefashion.com</a></em></p>
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<p><strong>TOUR: Romantic Movie London Tour</strong> <em>Romantic Movie London Tour</em> is offering film buffs the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the exact sites of their favourite rom-coms; and on Valentine’s Day no less.</p><p>Movie experts will take participants to locations in the capital where iconic British film scenes were shot. Locations vary from Hugh Grant’s infamous blue door in <em>Notting Hill</em> to the Southwark apartment that was privy to the single days of Bridget Jones.</p><p><em><a href="http://britmovietours.com/bookings/romantic-love-film-locations-tour-london/">britmovietours.com</a></em></p>
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<p><strong>FILM: <em>Her</em></strong></p><p>Released on Valentine’s Day, Spike Jonze’s sci-fi rom-com hybrid, <em>Her,</em> stars Joaquin Phoenix as Theodore Twombly, a lonely introvert navigating life in a near-future LA.</p><p>The Oscar-nominated film centers on Twombly who falls in love with the female persona of his artificially-intelligent operating system, ‘Samantha’ (voiced by Scarlett Johansson).</p><p>With emotive supporting performances from Rooney Mara, Amy Adams and Olivia Wilde, watch for an alternative and unusual depiction of love.</p>
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<p><strong>THEATRE: <em>Ghost Stories</em></strong></p><p>Valentine’s Day isn’t for everyone, and the creators of the Arts Theatre’s <em>Ghost Stories</em> are all too knowledgeable of this fact.</p><p>Masterminded by Jeremy Dyson and the co-director of Derren Brown’s stage shows, Andy Nyman (this should already be an indicator of the fun to come), <em>Ghost Stories</em> presents as a unique – and terrifying – theatrical experience.</p><p>A combination of clever technical effects and stage trickery will have audience members leaping out of their seats. Not for those with a nervous disposition…</p><p><em><a href="http://artstheatrewestend.co.uk/">Artstheatrewestend.co.uk</a></em></p>
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<p><strong>FOOD: Sunday Lunch Club</strong></p><p>Every Sunday, pop-up restaurant SLC stages a weekly kitchen takeover at The Star pub in Hackney Downs to bring you an excellent slap-up - and heftily portioned - Sunday roast dinner.</p><p>Yes, we’re talking roast potatoes, tender meats, and wholesome veg: the works. But the real selling point? A menu that boasts intriguing additional extras such as custard tart with peppercorn baked apples and snicker pie; this is your Sunday roast, but with a difference.</p><p><em><a href="http://www.starbyhackneydowns.co.uk/food-and-drink/sunday-roast/">The Star</a>, 35 Queensdown Rd, London E5 8JQ, 020 7458 4481</em></p>
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<p><strong>SHOP: The Designer Jumble Sale</strong> </p><p>Get a front-row worthy wardrobe and do your bit for charity <em>and</em> the planet at Designer Jumble’s bi-annual pop-up sale, which is being held at its brand spanking new premises at Westfield Stratford this Saturday, 15 February.</p><p>Prices start from just £5 and there’s everything from Prada to Alaia in the edit.</p><p>All profits go to JustForKids Law to support young people in difficulty.</p><p><a href="http://www.designerjumblesale.com/"></a></p>
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