London - October 01, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Draw it out.

CREATE
My Wonderful World of Fashion: a Book for Drawing, Creating and Dreaming
What: Nina Chakrabarti supplies sophisticated illustrations of clothes, shoes and more for fashion lovers to finish in a grown-up colouring book.
Why: It’ll keep you in line.
When: Now.
Where: Online at amazon.co.uk.

SEE
Hendrick’s Horseless Carriage of Curiosities
What: Present the weirdest item of the day in exchange for a tour of the restored 1890 train carriage.
Why: Win a delightfully peculiar meal by Bompas & Parr, including glow-in-the-dark jelly and edible rose bush.
When: Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Manchester Square Gardens, W1U.

Brigitte Bardot and the Original Paparazzi
What: Last chance to see a collection of original photographs of the blonde bombshell.
Why: Rare and previously unseen images.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: James Hyman Gallery, 5 Savile Row, W1S 3PD (020 7494 3857).

SHOP
Wish You Were Here Shop Swap
What: Twelve boutiques from New York’s Lower East Side swap places with Newburgh Quarter stores.
Why: Stateside brands include Earnest Sewn, Hairy Mary’s Vintage & Design, Shut Skateboards and more.
When: Sat.-31 Oct. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 8 Newburgh St., W1F 7RJ; 3 Lowndes Ct., W1F 7HD. Event times and locations online at wishyouwerehereswap.com.

GIVE
London for London Night Out
What: Big night out this weekend? Make it memorable and donate £1 to help less fortunate youngsters in London.
Why: It pays to party.
When: Sat.
Where: Clubs, pubs and bars across the capital. Participating venues online at londonforlondon.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Laurence King Publishing