Live music, delicious food and a spot of vintage shopping will keep you busy this weekend.
Words by Helen Kelly
FOOD: Brisket Fest
Sink your teeth into the best BBQ brisket cooked the proper way by the experts.
To try a little of all 8 chef’s work order the Ultimate Brisket Sandwich or buy a ticket to get a mouth watering portion of brisket from each chef along with a cold pint of USA Hells beer.
camdentownbrewery.com, Camden Town Brewery
EXHIBITION: Intoxication Season: Mind Altering Plants and Fungi
Learn more about the history of intoxicating plants and fungi at Kew Gardens with a range of activities, workshops and talks with guest speakers including Professor David Nutt and Professor Simmonds.
From the opium poppy to coffee and magic mushrooms, each weekend experts will demonstrate both their medicinal and intoxicating uses.
kew.org, Kew Royal Botanical Gardens
ART: Constable: The Making of a Master
Head to the V&A to view their exhibition that reassesses artist John Constable’s influences, techniques and legacy.
Constable’s masterpieces will be displayed alongside his oil sketches so that visitors can visualize how he created his stunning works of art.
vam.ac.uk, Victoria and Albert Museum, SW7 2RL
MUSIC: Lauryn Hill
Do not miss former Fugees member and solo artist Lauryn Hill performing in London this weekend for the first time in over two years.
An evening with the formidable Ms. Hill, well-known for her talent and mix of R&B and soul music, is sure to be a memorable one.
o2academybrixton.co.uk, O2 Academy Brixton, SW9 9SL
london.brooklynbowl.com, Brooklyn Bowl SE10 0DX
FESTIVAL: Open House London
Ever passed by a building and wondered what it looked like inside? This weekend is your chance to find out.
Open House London is opening the doors of over 800 buildings and neighbourhood walks for you to explore and enjoy.
Over two days you’ll be able to truly appreciate the interesting and unusual architecture and designs of London.
openhouselondon.org.uk, Various London Venues
FILM: The Riot Club
Put your feet up and enjoy The Riot Club, a thrilling and entertaining film based on the Bullingdon club.
Watch as two new recruits are welcomed into the raucous Oxford club and the events that unfold.
With a cast including Douglas Booth, Sam Claflin and Max Irons to lust over too, we’re sure you won’t want to miss this.
See the ELLE review here.
SHOPPING: Classic Car Boot Sale
Avoid the business of Oxford Street and head to the Classic Car Boot Sale where you’ll find a treasure trove of fabulous vintage buys.
Shop for clothes and vinyl’s or go on heritage fairground rides and dance to Vintage Festival DJs.
Don’t miss music performances, street theatre and the numerous classic cars on display.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Food: DF/Mexico
Give your taste buds a treat by checking out new DF/Mexico, a Mexican diner opening at The Old Truman Brewery.
With a menu bursting of freshly prepared, delicious food including Carne con chile, Quinoa salad and Burritos, you don’t want to miss out.
Wash it all down with a locally-sourced beer or Mexican favourite.
dfmexico.co.uk, Old Truman Brewery E1 6QL
SHOPPING: Moschino s/s 2015 at STYLEBOP.com
Don’t buy anything until you’ve budgeted in a piece from Jeremy Scott's Barbie-themed s/s 2015 collection for Moschino - a selection of pieces from which will exclusively be available on STYLEBOP.com on Sunday, just three days after the show.
Launching at 8am, you'd better be up early - it’s sure to be a sell-out.
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