What To Do This Weekend: 22.02.24
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BOOK AHEAD:
The Carriage Club
Tickets have just gone on sale for a new immersive experience aboard a British Pullman train. Courtesy of Private Drama Events, guests will be welcomed onto the train for a glamorous evening of entertainment and fine dining. A great excuse to get dressed up, you’ll arrive at the British Pullman Lounge at Victoria station for a glass of fizz before boarding. Once your hosts have settled you into one of the luxury train carriages, you’ll be served a five-course meal with paired wines and champagnes – all while various acts keep you entertained. You’ll meet cabaret singers, dancers, magicians and even a tarot card reader who will transport you back to the glamour of the 1930s as you travel through the British countryside. The first dinner will take place on Friday 31st May. Tickets start from £545pp.
Victoria Street, Victoria, SW1E 5NE
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GET A CULTURE FIX:
Unravel Exhibition: The Power & Politics of Textiles in Art
Textiles are often underestimated as an artistic medium, but the Barbican’s new exhibition is determined to change that. More than 50 artists have joined forces for the show to explore power, resistance and survival through textiles. From British names like Tracey Emin to Malawian Billie Zangewa, the featured artists span the generations and the world. Tickets start from £18.
Barbican Centre, Silk Street, Barbican, EC2Y 8DS; until 26th May
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CURIOSA FILMS
GRAB THE POPCORN:
The Taste Of Things
This new release from French-Vietnamese director, Tran Anh Hung, is set entirely in the kitchen, dining room and grounds of the country chateau of the legendary gourmet chef, Dodin, in 1880s France. It was France’s submission for this year’s international Oscar category and it's not hard to see why; the slow-burn later-in-life love narrative is underpinned by artful cinematography.
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UPDATE YOUR JEWELLERY COLLECTION:
Mejuri Pop-up
Sustainable jewellery brand Mejuri has launched a pop-up in Selfridges offering two new and exclusive pieces: the Puffy Charlotte enamel ring in ‘Apricot’ and the heirloom Puffy Charlotte ring in 14k gold ‘Citrine’. Appropriately enough, the pop-up space has also been transformed into a cloud-like accessories heaven.
Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, Mayfair, W1A 1AB; until 17th March
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GRAB A BARGAIN:
Isabel Marant Sample Sale
One of our favourite Parisian brands is hosting a sample sale in London. To shop Isabel Marant’s ready-to-wear, footwear, leather goods and accessories in person, all you need is an invite from Arlettie – to be a subscriber via the link below. It all finishes on Saturday, so race you to the checkout.
Arlettie, 13-14 Margaret Street, West End, W1W 8RN; until 24th February
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CATCH THIS SHOW:
Barbara Kruger: Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You.
The Serpentine is known for its edgy and contemporary art shows, making American artist Barbara Kruger a great fit for its latest exhibition. Considering gender, class and consumerism, and consistently challenging the powers-that-be since the 1970s, her work is graphic, cool and has been presented on billboards, buildings and buses the world over. On display this time is her iconic ‘I shop therefore I am’ print, as well as newer pieces where she combines text, audios and memes. Entry is free.
Serpentine, North West Carriage Drive, W2 2AR; until 17th March
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TRY A NEW WORKOUT:
Avalon Pilates
Reformer Pilates is popular for a reason – we all saw Miley Cyrus’s arms at the Grammys. New to the Clapham fitness scene, Avalon Studios is a community-first, fully equipped studio kitted out with everything you need for a great workout. It has a group space with nine reformer towers, plus a private space for one-on-one sessions which has a cadillac, chair, ladder barrel and the reformer tower. For the group classes, choose between dynamic reformer Pilates for beginners, tower Pilates, jumpboard, intense reformer Pilates, chill and stretch sessions, as well as prenatal classes. If you are new to reformer, there are some great offers to take advantage of – you can get three group classes for £60, two private sessions for £100 or three group classes and a private session for £110.
Unit 2, 40-48 Bromells Road, Clapham, SW4 0BG
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TOKLAS LONDON
TRY SOMETHING NEW
Citrus Week at Toklas
Buzzy Mediterranean eatery Toklas will be celebrating this year’s rare citrus harvest from Valencia with a special programme of events. Until Saturday, there’s plenty to get stuck into, including a visit from Parisian bartending favourites Candelaria on Friday and a collab pop-up at the Toklas Bakery with in-the-know favourites Rita’s, Brat and La Grotta Ices on Saturday.
9 Surrey Street, Temple, WC2R 2ND
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HEAR FROM A PRO:
Janty Yates in Conversation
Costume designer Janty Yates has had an illustrious career. Having worked on big-name productions like House Of Gucci, Gladiator and Napoleon (for which she was Bafta nominated) Janty will join writer and former V&A curator Keith Lodwick on Sunday 25th February at the Soho hotel to talk about her career and how she successfully marries fashion with film time and again.
The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, Soho, W1D 3DH
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TAKE IN AN EXHIBIT:
Sargent + Fashion
Opening this week at Tate Britain is a fashion-led exhibit of the art of American artist, John Singer Sargent. Through his work, he used fashion to portray the personality and identity of his sitters, which now gives modern-day viewers an insight into the Edwardian-era luxury style of the time. The pieces range from dramatic to playful – the perfect place to lose a few hours on Saturday afternoon.
Millbank, Pimilico, SW1P 4RG; until 7th July
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