Give something back.
STEAL
Whose Coat Is That Jacket You’re Wearing?
What: Thief Artist Mike Ballad exhibits more than 200 pieces of outerwear stolen from London pubs and clubs, all meticulously catalogued and never worn.
Why: Give him the correct date and place of the theft and he will return the coat along with the contents of the pockets.
When: Fri.-23 Oct. Wed.-Sat., noon-7 p.m.
Where: Walker’s Tailor, 157 Robert St., NW1 3QR.
SEE
Megan and the Garden of Edo
What: Young, London-based artist Tom Lewis takes us inside his magical, colorful world of curious animals and characters, and introduces us to fictional heroine Megan in his first solo exhibition.
Why: His media mix — pencil, marker pens, biros, acrylic paint, aerosol cans, airbrush, varnish, cardboard, digital cameras, computers and his fingers — is inspiring.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Maverick Showroom, 68-72 Redchurch St., E2 7DP (020 7739 6002).
SHOP
Katharine Pooley Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 75 per cent off luxury dinnerware, glassware, home accessories, furniture and antiques from around the world.
Why: Buy now, keep forever.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Access Self Storage, 248 York Rd., 2nd flr., SW11 3SJ.
PURGE
Chelsea Bazaar
What: Donate women’s clothes, belts, shoes, hats, handbags, jewellery, children’s clothes, shoes, toys and baby essentials for a charity jumble sale to aid Too Many Women.
Why: We know you don’t wear everything in your wardrobe.
When: Drop off items in good, clean condition before 1 Nov. Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Austique, 330 King’s Rd., SW3 5UR (020 7376 4555).
RUMMAGE
Anita’s Vintage Fashion Fair
What: Dealers selling fashion, accessories, textiles, magazines and books from £5 return to Notting Hill.
Why: The perfect way to spend the morning.
When: Sun., 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Gr., W11 2QA.
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Ballad














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