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From art exhibitions to Mother's Day treats to an East London warehouse party, here's the ELLE edit of how to spend your weekend.
The essential Mother's Day gift guide
Words by Lois Gulliford
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<p>The <a href="http://www.bl.uk/whatson/exhibitions/spring-festival-2014/events/index.html">British Library’s </a> is a celebration of film, fashion and design featuring screenings and talks packed with inspiration. Don’t miss your chance to explore the extensive collections and the personal archives of some of the film industry's most talented participants. Highlights include a Q&A with renowned screenwriter and playwright Hanif Kureishi.</p><p><em><a href="http://www.elleuk.com/star-style/news/annie-leibovitz-taschen-photography-book-obama-lennon-gaga">Annie Leibovitz’</a></em><em><a href="http://www.elleuk.com/fashion/news/belgian-designer-ann-demeulemeester-signs-book-deal-with-rizzoli">s latest book launch</a></em></p>
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<p>Brand new work by Lara Schnitger, renowned Dutch-born sculptor, painter and textile artist, will be exhibited at <a href="http://www.modernart.net/">Modern Art</a> from Friday. Schnitger's signature works, which focus on social and gender discourses, will feature alongside her new clothing line <em>Sister of Arp. </em>Through this line, Schnitger explores feminism, motherhood and fashion, and uses different fabrics and techniques to develop these themes.</p><p>Until 26 April</p><p><em><a href="http://www.elleuk.com/style/occasions/david-bailey-stardust-national-portrait-gallery-supported-by-hugo-boss">Bailey’</a><a href="http://www.elleuk.com/promotion/cointreau/fashion-designer-simone-rochas-favourite-art">s Stardust: Private View</a> </em></p><p><a href="http://www.elleuk.com/travel/holiday-inspiration/five-of-the-best-art-destinat
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<p><strong> </strong>London shopping hot spots <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sevendials">Seven Dials</a> and <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/beauty/beauty-notes-daily/time-for-a-quick-blow-dry-manicure-at-blow-ltd-covent-garden-london">St. Martin's Courtyard</a> will be hosting a FREE Spring Shopping Festival on Saturday 17 May. Over 150 shops, bars and restaurants will be offering a 20% discount on the day. If shopping makes you weary then head for the complimentary Pimms, ice cream and popcorn at Seven Dials. Put it in the diary now. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StMartinsCourtyard">Find event updates here.</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.tothelazercave.co.uk/">To The Lazer Cave</a> is celebrating its fourth birthday in style this weekend. This warehouse party in East London will be packed full of lasers, special effects and a make-up artist to help you create a full-on laser disco look. <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/star-style/elle-in-ibiza/daily-playlist-flashmob">House</a> and electric music will be combined with 70's B-movie references to make your night even more memorable.</p><p>Sat Mar 29, 22:00, <a href="http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?560209">Tickets</a></p><p><em><a href="http://www.elleuk.com/travel/holiday-inspiration/five-of-the-best-london-festivals">Five of the Best London Festivals </a></em></p><p><a href="http://www.elleuk.com/travel/holiday-inspiration/what-s-my-weekend-the-rebel-bingo-girls"></a></p
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<p>If you purchase a pair of <a href="http://www.uggaustralia.co.uk/mothers-day-gifts/">UGG Australia</a> slippers at selected UGG stores before March 30th you can customise them for free with a <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/fashion/news/swarovski-designer-collective-names-announced">Swarovski</a> crystal heart or initial. A neat idea for <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/style/occasions/mothers-day-gift-guide">Mother’s Day</a> gifting.</p><p><a href="http://www.elleuk.com/fashion/news/suki-waterhouse-fronts-ugg-australia-spring-summer-2014-campaign"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.elleuk.com/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/mother-s-day-beauty-buys"></a></p>
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<p>Take your mum to Nobu this weekend for a delicious <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/style/occasions/mothers-day-gift-guide">Mother’s Day</a> lunch that's not-so-secretly for you too. <a href="http://www.noburestaurants.com/london-berkeley-st/experience/introduction/">Nobu Berkeley Street</a> are offering an exclusive Deluxe Bento Box filled with Toro Sashimi Salad and Chilean Seabass Spicy Miso. It makes sense to try the Japanese Bellinis too, while you're there...</p><p><a href="http://www.elleuk.com/travel/restaurant-reviews/roka"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.elleuk.com/travel/restaurant-reviews/yashin-review"></a></p>
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<p><strong> </strong><a href="www.mr-foggs.com">Mr Fogg’s</a> bar in Mayfair is kicking off its brand new <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/travel/holiday-inspiration/five-of-the-best-places-for-afternoon-tea-in-london">Afternoon Tea</a> offering this weekend. There will be a range of quintessential British teas and cocktails including the “1840” - an Earl Grey cocktail infused with Tanqueray No.10 Gin - plus traditional cakes, macaroons, meringue tarts and smoked salmon and cucumber sandwiches – the perfect way to spend <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/style/occasions/mothers-day-gift-guide">Mother’s Day</a>.</p><p><em><a href="http://www.elleuk.com/travel/holiday-inspiration/five-of-the-best-places-for-afternoon-tea-in-britain">Afternoon Tea around the UK</a></em></p><p><em><a href="http://www.elleuk.com/s
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