Something for the Weekend: 4-6 July 2014

<p><strong>PHOTOGRAPHY: Baron Wolman: Woodstock</strong></p><p>If you’re suffering from festival fever, take a therapeutic trip to Baron Wolman’s previously unseen photography exhibition, documenting the very firs

<p><strong>PHOTOGRAPHY: Baron Wolman: Woodstock</strong></p><p>If you’re suffering from festival fever, take a therapeutic trip to Baron Wolman’s previously unseen photography exhibition, documenting the very first Woodstock.</p><p>The Rolling Stones Magazine photographer captured this iconic event in 1969 that set the ball rolling for the hundreds of music festivals that would follow. This exhibition is free (just like 1969’s festival – lucky them) </p><p> forgeandco.co.uk</p><p><em>Forge & Co 154 Shoreditch High St, E1 6HU</em></p>

<p><strong>INDEPENDENCE DAY: </strong><strong>The Blues Kitchen</strong></p><p>Y’all better get on down to The Blues Kitchen in Shoreditch this Friday to celebrate Independence Day at the most <em>awesome</em> party you’ll find this side of the pond.</p><p>The Times acclaimed ‘utterly spellbinding’ Marcus Bonfanti will serenade revelers, while those with eyes bigger than their bellies can super size at The Blues Kitchen’s notorious hot dog eating contest.</p><p><strong><a href="http://theblueskitchen.com/shoreditch/whats-on/independence-day-bash-marcus-bonfanti-live-hot-dog-eating-competition-djs-til-2am/">theblueskitchen.com</a></strong></p><p><em>134-146 Curtain Rd, London, EC2A 3AR</em></p>

<p><strong>THEATRE: Great Britain </strong></p><p>Richard Bean’s controversial new play <em>Great Britain</em> opened this week at the National, with the brilliant Billie Piper as ambitious and flirtatious tabloid news editor, Paige Britain.</p><p>This topical satire about the sticky relationship between the press, police and political system has had glowing reviews and will have you laughing throughout.</p><p><a href="http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/great-britain">nationaltheatre.org.uk</a></p><p><em>Upper Ground, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX</em></p>

<p><strong>ART: London Illustration Fair's Summer Festival</strong></p><p>Shoreditch’s Hoxton Arches provides the blank canvas for the annual London Illustration Fair’s Summer Festival, showcasing the crème of the crop in illustration, print and graphic design.</p><p>Mingle with some of the hottest illustrators at this year’s tropical themed event, complete with live mural painting, printmaking and even a Brazilian themed BBQ.</p><p><em>Arch, 403 Cremer Street, 
E2 8HD</em></p><p><a href="http://www.thelondonillustrationfair.co.uk">thelondonillustrationfair.co.uk </a></p>

<p><strong>SHOPPING: Preen Sample Sale</strong></p><p>This weekend, cult label <a href="http://www.elle.com/fashion/designers/preen/">Preen</a> will be holding a sample sale at The Music Room, located just off Oxford Street.</p><p>With the chance to grab a piece of Preen from collections including the <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/catwalk/designer-a-z/preen/spring-summer-2014">SS14 geometric pastel print</a> and discounts of up to 60%, this is one sample sale not to be missed. Get there early.</p><p><em>The Music Room, 26 South Molton Lane, W1K 5AB</em></p><p><a href="http://www.themusicroom.co.uk/events/">themusicroom.co.uk</a></p>

<p><strong>SPORT: Tour de France</strong></p><p>If this weekend’s Wimbledon final doesn’t excite you, but hoards of lycra clad cyclists do, you’re in luck.</p><p>Although the Tour de France doesn’t wheel into London until Monday, Fan Parks open this weekend in Trafalgar Square and Green Park where you can watch the action on big screens, listen to live music and partake in other cycling related fun.</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.tourdefrancefanpark.co.uk/trafalgar-sq-tour-de-france-fan-park-2014.html">tourdefrancefanpark.co.uk</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>PARTY: Chinawhite at Henley </strong></p><p>After its glittering debut at last year’s Henley Royal Regatta, Chinawhite returns with its most glamourous of parties. </p><p>Spend your day sumptuously sipping cocktails on the banks of the Thames with the beautiful and chic, but be warned, come sunset the Godfather of Ibiza, Pete Tong kicks off the late night revelries and we defy anyone not to dance. </p><p><strong><a href="http://www.henleyregatta.com/chinawhite.asp">henleyregatta.com/chinawhite</a></strong></p>