London - August 21, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Everybody will be dancing in the street.

PARTY
Tayo’s Tracksuit Party
What: DJ Tayo hosts an old school block party to celebrate his birthday and the Notting Hill Carnival.
Why: Dress down for the occasion.
When: Sun., 4 p.m.-3 a.m.
Where: Paradise by Way of Kensal Green, 19 Kilburn Ln., W10 4AE (020 8969 0098).

CELEBRATE
The Vyner Street Festival
What: Eat, drink, listen to live music and find bargains at The Tapestry Club jumble sale, with proceeds going to The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths.
Why: Get a groove on.
When: Sat. & Sun., 2-10:30 p.m.
Where: Vyner St., Bethnal Green, E2 9DQ.

SEE
Forever 27
What: New exhibition shows photos of five prominent members of the infamous 27 Club (people who died at age 27); see Cobain, Morrison, Hendrix and more.
Why: They’ve got soul.
When: Thurs.-12 Oct. Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Proud Camden, The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Rd., NW1 8AH (020 7482 3867).

ESCAPE
Arundel Festival
What: Culture fest in castle grounds with concerts and a performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the new Collector Earl’s Garden.
Why: It’s just a little bit of history repeating.
When: Fri.-29 Aug. Times vary.
Where: Arundel Castle, W. Sussex, BN18 9AB (01903 882173).

DO
Organic Enzyme Peel
What: Chemical-free facial uses pumpkin acid to slough away dead skin and improve elasticity.
Why: What a smooth mover.
When: Mon.-Wed. & Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Where: HB Health, 12 Beauchamp Pl., SW3 1NZ (020 7838 0765).

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