4 May 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Fancy a little entertainment this weekend? There’s plenty to take on. And plenty to take off.

DO
Aural Sex Salon
What: Perfect your bedroom voice with American sexpert Midori.
Why: This could be the start of something beautiful; future salons include ‘flogging’ and ‘Japanese rope bondage’.
When: Sun., 2-5 p.m.
Where: Soho House, 21 Old Compton St., W1 (020 7836 8882 ext. 23 or cocodemersalons@mac.com).

Weekly Groom
What: Facial, mani, pedi, brow tidy and neck, shoulder, leg and foot massage carried out (very well) by two therapists in 60 minutes flat.
Why: You don’t always have three hours to spare.
When: Mon., Weds., Fri. & Sat., 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Groom at Selfridges, 400 Oxford St., ground flr., W1 (020 7499 1199).

EAT
Papillon
What: Latest post-Joseph hangout for the Brompton Cross brigade.
Why: It’s where the beautiful creatures will be.
When: Daily, noon-midnight.
Where: Papillon, 96 Draycott Ave., SW3 (020 7225 2555).

READ
A Much Married Man
What: Latest novel from Condé Nast’s witty MD, Nicholas Coleridge.
Why: It’s probably worth knowing how to avoid one.
When: Within a day — you won’t be able to put it down.
Where: At all good bookstores and amazon.com.

HEAR
Born Free Foundation’s Baka Pygmie Concert
What: Uplifting song and dance by Baka Pygmies, fresh from the Cameroon rainforest.
Why: All the thrills of the forest without the leeches.
When: Thurs., 7 p.m.
Where: Ondaatje Theatre, Royal Geographical Society, Exhibition Rd., SW7. Tickets online at bornfree.org.uk.