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The Weekend Guide

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BUY
Cobra Society Boots
What: North African-inspired leather kicks (£640-£740) are finished with colorful geometric kilim fabrics made in the Middle Atlas Mountains.
Why: Buy now; wear all year.
When: You’re doing some sole searching.
Where: Online at net-a-porter.com.

PLANT
Wayward Plant Adoption Weekend
What:
Medicinal plants and trees from the Urban Physic Garden community project are looking for a new home.
Why: Be a tree hugger.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 100 Union St., SE1 ONL.

LISTEN
Canary Wharf Jazz Festival
What:
Annual party livens up the Isle of Dogs.
Why: Kit Downes Sextet, Clare Teal, Aquarium, Boisdale Blue Rhythm Band and others.
When: Fri., 7-10 p.m.; Sat., 1:30-10 p.m.; Sun., 1:30-8:15 p.m.
Where: Canada Square Park, E14 5AB. 

SEE
Ron Arad’s
Curtain Call
What:
The artist, architect and designer curates a 360-degree installation showing off his favourite people.
Why: Work by Hussein Chalayan, Mat Collishaw, Christian Marclay and more.
When: To 29 Aug. Mon.-Fri., noon-7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Rd., NW1 8EH (08444 828008).

Photo: Courtesy of Cobra Society

Location
Canary Wharf Jazz Festival
Canada Square Park
London, UK E14 5AB
100 Union St
London, UK SE1 0NL
Chalk Farm Rd
London, UK NW1 8EH
08444828008
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