London - February 19, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Paint the town ginger.

SEE
Root Ginger: a Study of Red Hair
What: Photographer Jenny Wicks presents an exhibition, book and film project paying tribute to the fiery group.
Why: Locks like fun.
When: To 1 Mar. Mon.-Fri., noon-6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Idea Generation Gallery, 11 Chance St., E2 7JB (020 7749 6850).

REMEMBER
Simply Madonna
What: The world’s largest private collection of Material Girl memorabilia, including stage outfits and personal items, opens to the public along with installations and multimedia displays.
Why: It’s an immaculate collection.
When: Sat.-22 Mar. Mon.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Ln., E1 6QL. Tickets online at ticketmaster.co.uk.

WIN
Happy’s Back Collector Competition
What: Submit your weird and wonderful stash of beer mats, used matches, teddy bears and other quirky collectibles to win £500.
Why: Turn your trash into treasure.
When: Thru Mar. 6, midnight.
Where: Online at happysback.com.

GROOVE
Sadlers Wells Theatre Samba Dance Club
What: Warm up for Rio’s Carnival with an evening of sizzling Brazilian boogie.
Why: You like to move it, move it.
When: Fri. Beginners class, 7:15-8 p.m.; general class, 8:15-9 p.m.; club, 9 p.m.-late.
Where: Lilian Baylis Studio, Rosebery Ave., EC1R 4TN. To book, go to sadlerswells.com or call 08444 124300.

READ
Christian Eteinne’s Fables
What: Grand new cookery book is infused with fashion photography and poetry; recipes include Wild Fruit Waffles, Creamy ’n’ Dreamy Chocolate Cake with Cameroon Pepper and Mirage of Turnip Domes and Tagliatelle.
Why: Seriously haute cuisine.
When: Some like it hot.
Where: Coco de Mer, 23 Monmouth St., WC2H 9DD (020 7836 8882); 108 Draycott Ave., SW3 3AE (020 7584 7615); online at fablestheatreanddining.com.