With the last remnants of questionable Halloween facepaint (and even more questionable costumes) packed away for another year, we can get back to the very serious business of eating, drinking and shopping. Once again, ELLE has your guide of cultural happenings to keep you busy this weekend...
Words by Liz Connor
EXHIBITION: Tracey Emin: The Last Great Adventure Is You
From a tent embroidered with the names of everyone she’s ever slept with, to a bed littered with the untouched carnage of a relationship break-up, Tracey Emin’s exhibitions are habitually witty, touching and relatable.
This month, she brings her newest body of work, The Last Great Adventure Is You, to YBA locale The White Cube Gallery. Featuring bronze sculptures, gouaches, paintings and neon works, the exhibition chronicles the contemplative nature of work by an artist who has consistently examined her life with exhilarating candour.
whitecube.com, 144-152 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3TQ
FILM: Interstellar
Director Christopher Nolan - of The Dark Knight Trilogy and Inception fame - brings us a fresh dose of science fiction with his latest release, Interstellar.
When a wormhole is discovered, explorers and scientists unite to embark on a voyage in the search of a new habitable planet, transcending the normal limits of human space travel.
Among the travellers is a widowed engineer, Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), who must decide whether or not to leave his two children behind to join the voyage and attempt to save humanity from an environmentally devastated Earth.
Various cinemas nationwide
EXHIBITION: Graphics RCA: Fifty Years and Beyond
A new major, internal exhibition at The Royal College of Art will retrospectively reveal the rich tapestry of designers, and the collective body of work that the famous institution has produced over the past 50 years and beyond.
Since opening it’s doors in 1948, the college has been at the forefront of all major developments in graphic communication, producing some of the leading lights in design including John Pasche, who designed the Rolling Stones’ synonymous ‘tongue and lips’ logo.
A must-see for any graphics aficionado who knows their Helvetica from their Futura.
rca.ac.uk, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2EU
GOING OUT: Pillow Cinema
As the winter months draw in, is there anything better than watching a film in bed? Like, seriously.
Well now you can do it in the comfort of the cosiest ‘night in’ night out as Pillow Cinema takes over the Former Shoreditch underground station.
Kick back on a beanbag as the team serves up a platter of cult classics including Fight Club, Up and Wes Anderson classic Moonrise Kingdom. FYI - there’s a strict BYOP (Bring Your Own Pillow) door policy. Pyjamas optional.
Pillowcinema.com, Former Shoreditch Underground Station, London
MUSIC: Thurston Moore
Sonic Youth singer, songwriter and guitarist Thurston Moore will make a special appearance at Islington Assembly Hall this weekend.
Performing songs from his new album The Best Day, this is a rare chance to catch a bona fide music legend in a small-scale and intimate venue.
Matadorrecords.com, Upper Street, London, N1 2UD
GOING OUT: Hackney Firework Pyromusical
Wrap up and head down to Clissold Park in Stoke Newington for on Saturday as Hackney Council hosts the first public firework display in the borough in more than 10 years.
The park will come to life with illuminated stilt-walkers, fire performers, an aerialist performing on an 11m-high installation, as well as an eye-popping display of pyrotechnics exploding to a synchronised playlist.
Clissold Park, Green Lanes, N16 9H
SHOPPING: Capital Carboot Sale
If you have a magpie eye for spotting diamonds in the rough, head to Pimlico early on Sunday morning for one of the city’s chicest boot sales.
Forget trawling through charity shops; vintage fashion and collectables are available in aplomb at the Capital Carboot sale, with Isabel Marant and Burberry samples rumoured to have previously been unearthed.
Capitalcarboot.com, Pimlico Academy, Chichester Street entrance, Lupus Street, London, SW1V 3AT
DINING: Alice In Wonderland Pop-Up Restaurant Experience
‘We’re all mad here’, said the Cheshire Cat in Lewis Carroll’s 1865 classic novel Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland. Well, four-course dining experiences certainly don’t come madder than this - follow Alice down the rabbit hole as the Mad Hatter cordially invites you to join the Queen of Hearts at a secret East London location for an unforgettably quirky evening of food and frolics.
Nibble on ‘eat me’ cakes and play a spot of croquet, as curious and curiouser surprises await in wonderland.
Hothotmag.com, Secret Location
FITNESS: Healthy Brunch with Fish Market x FRAME
Both the health-conscious and lazy weekend brunchers will be satisfied with the latest offering from Shoreditch fitness studio FRAME and the Fish Market, who’ve teamed up to launch a new exercise experience that combines winter-warming, healthy dining with a full workout session.
Join the team at Old Bengal Bar’s studio for an hour-long power yoga session, followed by a healthy brunch menu full of guilt-free, delicious dishes including spicy baked duck eggs and buckwheat blueberry pancakes with coconut yoghurt.
Moveyourframe.com, 16 New St, London EC2M 4TR
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