From new film releases, to kooky exhibitions and even a beer festival, ELLE's culture round-up has everything you should be doing this weekend...
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<p><strong>FILM: Only Lovers Left Alive</strong></p><p>Released tomorrow, Vampire-flick <em>Only Lovers Left Alive</em> sees Tom Hiddleston as reclusive 500 year old rock musician Adam, and Tilda Swinton as his ancient lover, Eve (playful Biblical reference alert).</p><p>Their brooding romance is threatened with the appearance of Eve’s troublesome and reckless sister, Ava - played by Mia Wasikowska.</p><p>Watch for a stylish and sexy Friday night treat.</p><p><a href="http://www.elleuk.com/star-style/news/only-lovers-left-alive-review-tom-hiddleston-tilda-swinton"></a></p>
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<p><strong>DRINK: Craft Beer Rising</strong></p><p>Forget your generic ales and bland bitters; <a href="http://www.craftbeerrising.co.uk/">Craft Beer Rising 2014</a> - which takes place over this weekend – presents an altogether different beer festival.</p><p>Involving the efforts of about 40 small-scale breweries, over 200 varieties of beer will be on offer, with an impressive line-up of DJs on hand to keep the morale high, and a variety of sizzling street food stalls to keep stomachs full.</p><p><em>The Old Truman Brewery, Ely's Yard, 15 Hanbury St, London, E1 6QR, 020 7770 6001</em></p>
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<p><strong>ART: Hattie Stewart </strong></p><p>London-based illustrator, or rather (more unusually) ‘professional doodler’, Hattie Stewart is known for re-working magazine covers with her colourful and quirky graphics.</p><p>Stewart’s recent efforts have seen her partnering with Pepsi on ‘The Art of Football’, a bespoke collection whereby artists have imparted their own signature stamp on portraits of footballers.</p><p><em>To view the The Art of Football and for more information on Pepsi MAX visit </em><a href="http://www.pepsi.com/"></a><em>. </em><em>Join the conversation online and tell Pepsi how you “Live For Now’ using #FUTBOLNOW.</em></p>
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<p><strong>FOOD: Po’ Boy Night at the Dolls House</strong></p><p>If you’ve never heard of a po’ boy, it’s about to be engrained in your memory forever.</p><p>A traditional sandwich from Louisiana, this Friday and Saturday, <a href="http://billetto.co.uk/swampthings">Swamp Things</a> is staging a takeover at Hoxton’s Dead Dolls Club dedicated entirely to this New Orleans-style sub.</p><p>If you’re still not sold, the menu also boasts Southern offerings such as Cajun pork rillettes, and for those with a sweet tooth? Look no further than their Nola praline brownies…</p><p><em>35 Hoxton Square, London, N1 6NN</em></p>
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<p><strong>SHOP: Netil Market Yard Sale</strong></p><p>The modest tagline on their website reads ‘not another chuffin’ market’, and this laidback vibe is exactly what makes this market a winner.</p><p>With this in mind, this Sunday sees <a href="http://netilmarket.tumblr.com/">Netil Market</a> bringing back their much-loved yard sale with local vendors toting everything from vintage homewares to original artwork, so swing by to snap yourself up some bargains.</p><p><em>13 - 23 Westgate Street, London Fields, E8 3RL</em></p>
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<p><strong>EXHIBITION: Photo Noir: The Art of Cornel Lucas</strong></p><p>Opening earlier this week, the National Theatre’s new exhibition <em><a href="http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/discover/exhibitions/photo-noir">Photo Noir: The Art of Cornel Lucas</a>,</em> showcases the work of celebrated British portrait photographer <a href="www.cornellucas.com">Cornel Lucas</a>.</p><p>The first photographer to win a BAFTA for his services to the British Film Industry, Lucas captured iconic movie stars of the likes of Katherine Hepburn, Joan Collins and Brigitte Bardot. Dazzling and glamorous; not to be missed.</p><p><em>Upper Ground, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX, 0207 452 3000</em></p>
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<p><strong>FASHION: London Fashion Weekend</strong></p><p>For those who don’t want the <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/star-style/red-carpet/london-fashion-week-celebrity-and-designer-front-row-and-parties">LFW </a>buzz to end (yes, we’re all guilty of it), Somerset House is prolonging the fun for this weekend.</p><p>From the Thursday until the Sunday, <a href="http://www.londonfashionweekend.co.uk/">Vodafone London Fashion Weekend</a> is a four-day shopping and fashion extravaganza with catwalk shows, designer shopping opportunities and educational beauty panels galore.</p><p><em>Strand, London WC2R 1LA, 020 7845 4600</em></p><p><a href="http://www.elleuk.com/style/street-style/models-off-duty-london-fashion-week-autumn-winter-2014"></a></p>
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<p><strong>ART: HaYoung Kim</strong></p><p>South Korean-born <a href="http://www.hayoungkim.com/">HaYoung Kim’s</a> combustive artwork is characterised by colourful manga-inspired compositions, and her recent offering is no different.</p><p>Tomorrow sees the exciting second solo exhibition of the artist open at 43 Inverness Street Gallery. One piece, <em>Modern Soup</em>, presents as a muddle of cartoon body parts floating in a bowl, with a pair of breasts to top the confusion. Weird, but wonderful.</p><p><em>Until 22 March.</em></p><p><em>43 Inverness Street, London, NW1 7HB</em></p>
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<p><strong>FOOD: Trishna</strong></p><p>All foodies will be pleased to know that Michelin-starred restaurant <a href="http://www.trishnalondon.com/">Trishna</a> has re-opened after a month long refurbishment, and as well as a redesigned glossy interior, they’ll be bringing to the plate (sorry!) new dishes and an extended wine list.</p><p>With an exotic menu inspired by the coastal cuisine of south west India – think seasoned soft shell crab dishes and turmeric-infused baby squid – a month was way too long to wait; we’ll see you all there.</p><p><em>15-17 Blandford St, Marylebone Village, London W1U 3DG, 020 7935 5624</em></p>
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