London - April 09, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Have a cracking good time.

DRINK
The Swan & Edgar
What: New literary-focused pub opens tonight, hosting quiz nights, poetry readings and book signings at the bar made entirely from secondhand books.
Why: No booking required.
When: Mon.-Fri., 4-11 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 43 Linhope St., NW1 6HL (020 7636 8228).

SEE
The Kids Are All Riot
What: Skilled graffiti artist and DJ Goldie gives us “a prophecy for the ASBO generation with spray cans and attitude” in his first ever solo exhibition.
Why: He’s not kidding.
When: Fri.-26 Apr. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (except Easter).
Where: Maverik Showroom, 68-72 Redchurch St., E2 7DP (020 7739 6002).

FIND
MyChocolate Easter Egg Hunt
What: Solve the clues and head to landmarks in the Southbank area to pick up delicious prizes.
Why: You’ll have an egg-cellent time.
When: Sat., noon-3 p.m.
Where: We can’t say — that would be cheating.

CHEW
Chicza Biodegradable Chewing Gum
What: All natural Mexican gum turns to dust within weeks of being disposed of.
Why: You need to get out of a sticky situation.
When: Mon.-Sat., noon-11 p.m.; Sun., noon-10:30 p.m.
Where: Wahaca, 66 Chandos Pl., WC2N 4HG (020 7240 1883); 1074 Westfield Shopping Center, W12 7GB (020 8749 4517).

RUMMAGE
Jukebox Jumble
What: Listen to live music and DJs while you shop this vintage, bric-a-brac and handmade jumble sale.
Why: Bop till you drop.
When: Fri., 6 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Where: The Last Days of Decadence, 145 Shoreditch High St., E1 6JE (020 7729 2896).

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